SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

August 1, 2024

 

 

 

Commission File Number: 001-32827

 

 

 

MACRO BANK INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

Avenida Eduardo Madero 1182

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1106 ACY

Tel: 54 11 5222 6500

(Address of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

 

Yes ¨ No x

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

 

Yes ¨ No x

 

 

 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA

 

Condensed interim Financial Statements as of March 31, 2024 together with the reports on review of interim Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA
 
CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2024
 
CONTENT
 
Cover sheet
 
Condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements
Condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position
Condensed consolidated interim statement of income
Condensed consolidated interim statement of other comprehensive income
Condensed consolidated interim statement of changes in shareholders’ equity
Condensed consolidated interim statement of cash flows
 
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements
Note 1: Corporate information
Note 2: Operations of the Bank
Note 3: Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards
Note 4: Contingent transactions
Note 5: Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss
Note 6: Other financial assets
Note 7: Loans and other financing
Note 8: Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss
Note 9: Other debt securities
Note 10: Fair value quantitative and qualitative disclosures
Note 11: Business combinations
Note 12: Investments in associates and joint arrangements
Note 13: Other non-financial assets
Note 14: Related parties
Note 15: Deposits
Note 16: Other financial liabilities
Note 17: Provisions
Note 18: Other non-financial liabilities
Note 19: Analysis of financial assets to be recovered and financial liabilities to be settled
Note 20: Disclosures by operating segment
Note 21: Income tax
Note 22: Commissions income
Note 23: Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency
Note 24: Other operating income
Note 25: Employee benefits
Note 26: Administrative expenses
Note 27: Other operating expenses
Note 28: Additional disclosures in the statement of cash flows
Note 29: Capital stock

 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA
 
CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2024
 
CONTENT (contd.)
 
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements (contd.)
Note 30: Earnings per share – Dividends
Note 31: Deposit guarantee insurance
Note 32: Restricted assets
Note 33: Trust activities
Note 34: Compliance with CNV regulations
Note 35: Accounting items that identify the compliance with minimum cash requirements
Note 36: Penalties applied to the Bank and summary proceedings initiated by the BCRA
Note 37: Corporate bonds issuance
Note 38: Off balance sheet transactions
Note 39: Tax and other claims
Note 40: Restriction on dividends distribution
Note 41: Capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management
Note 42: Changes in the Argentine macroeconomic environment and financial and capital markets
Note 43: Events after reporting period
Note 44: Accounting principles – explanation added for translation into English
 
Condensed consolidated exhibits
Exhibit B: Classification of loans and other financing by situation and collateral received
Exhibit C: Concentration of loans and financing facilities
Exhibit D: Breakdown of loans and other financing by terms
Exhibit F: Change of property, plant and equipment
Exhibit G: Change in intangible assets
Exhibit H: Deposit concentration
Exhibit I: Breakdown of financial liabilities for residual terms
Exhibit J: Changes in provisions
Exhibit L: Foreign currency amounts
Exhibit Q: Breakdown of statement of income
Exhibit R: Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowances for uncollectibility risk
 
Condensed separate interim Financial Statements
Condensed separate interim Financial Statements
Notes to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements
Condensed separate exhibits
 
Reports
Review report on condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements
Review report on condensed separate interim Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA

 

Corporate name: Banco Macro SA

 

Registered office: Avenida Eduardo Madero 1182 – Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

 

Corporate purpose and main activity: Commercial bank

 

Central Bank of Argentina: Authorized as “Argentine private bank” under No. 285

 

Registration with the public Registry of Commerce: Under No. 1154 - By-laws Book No. 2, Folio 75 dated March 8, 1967

 

By-laws expiry date: March 8, 2066

 

Registration with the IGJ (Argentine regulatory agency of business associations): Under No. 9777 – Corporations Book No. 119 Volume A of Sociedades Anónimas, dated October 8, 1996

 

Personal tax identification number: 30-50001008-4

 

Registration dates of amendments to by-laws:
 
August 18, 1972, August 10, 1973, July 15, 1975, May 30, 1985, September 3, 1992, May 10, 1993, November 8, 1995, October 8, 1996, March 23, 1999, September 6, 1999, June 10, 2003, December 17, 2003, September 14, 2005, February 8, 2006, July 11, 2006, July 14, 2009, November 14, 2012, August 2, 2014, July 15, 2019.

 

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
ASSETS                
Cash and deposits in banks  10      1,149,471,536    1,824,170,723 
Cash         340,203,859    602,480,860 
Central Bank of Argentina         451,327,319    782,287,420 
Other local and foreign entities         357,446,165    439,317,478 
Other         494,193    84,965 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss  5 and 10      4,332,994,812    2,656,588,170 
Derivative financial instruments  10      57,581,453    19,928,075 
Repo transactions  10      279,193,344    933,357,661 
Other financial assets  6, 8 and 10  R   228,230,854    305,338,273 
Loans and other financing  7, 8 and 10  B, C, D and R   2,500,584,654    2,780,228,296 
Non-financial public sector         2,817,424    7,151,596 
Other financial entities         19,637,132    15,109,236 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents         2,478,130,098    2,757,967,464 
Other debt securities  8, 9 and 10  R   487,432,217    654,693,190 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee  10 and 32      170,194,553    201,493,758 
Current income tax assets  21      1,032,604    1,330,893 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss  10      3,318,120    4,872,886 
Investments in associates and joint arrangements  12      2,163,240    2,554,996 
Property, plant and equipment     F   542,982,918    540,967,793 
Intangible assets     G   110,470,972    113,975,130 
Deferred income tax assets  21      1,263,374    1,509,465 
Other non-financial assets  13      67,602,081    83,062,393 
Non-current assets held for sale         63,549,035    63,512,648 
TOTAL ASSETS         9,998,065,767    10,187,584,350 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 1Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
LIABILITIES                
Deposits  10 and 15  H and I   5,035,760,917    5,110,022,614 
Non-financial public sector         517,845,898    283,685,577 
Financial sector         13,371,241    30,605,533 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents         4,504,543,778    4,795,731,504 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss  10  I   19,867,094    20,962,446 
Derivative financial instruments  10  I   5,950,433    4,302,846 
Repo transactions  10  I   20,856,886    35,784,780 
Other financial liabilities  10 and 16  I   474,250,449    567,811,773 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions  10  I   19,743,387    30,019,635 
Issued corporate bonds  10 and 37  I   67,178,933    89,250,730 
Current income tax liabilities  21      319,763,735    324,294,904 
Subordinated corporate bonds  10 and 37  I   353,562,657    497,665,193 
Provisions  17  J and R   11,756,978    13,257,060 
Deferred income tax liabilities  21      59,920,664    69,354,198 
Other non-financial liabilities  18      249,078,573    324,751,703 
TOTAL LIABILITIES         6,637,690,706    7,087,477,882 
                 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Capital stock  29      639,413    639,413 
Non-capital contributions         12,429,781    12,429,781 
Capital adjustments         866,848,912    866,848,912 
Earnings reserved         1,267,024,498    1,267,024,498 
Unappropriated retained earnings         891,406,193    924,592 
Accumulated other comprehensive income         46,344,907    61,051,279 
Net income of the period / fiscal year         275,419,727    890,481,601 
Net shareholders’ equity attributable to controlling interests         3,360,113,431    3,099,400,076 
Net shareholders’ equity attributable to non-controlling interests         261,630    706,392 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY         3,360,375,061    3,100,106,468 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES         9,998,065,767    10,187,584,350 

 

Notes 1 to 44 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements and exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 2Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  Quarter ended
03/31/2024
   Quarter ended
03/31/2023
 
Interest income     Q   714,764,195    886,738,250 
Interest expense     Q   (547,249,362)   (507,937,356)
Net interest income         167,514,833    378,800,894 
Commissions income  22  Q   84,190,514    94,222,747 
Commissions expense     Q   (10,129,797)   (8,767,761)
Net commissions income         74,060,717    85,454,986 
Subtotal (Net interest income plus Net commissions income)         241,575,550    464,255,880 
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss     Q   1,272,438,237    35,664,116 
Profit from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost         21,317    232 
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency  23      80,591,819    142,243,750 
Other operating income  24      44,350,195    22,170,085 
Credit loss expense on financial assets         (18,857,427)   (13,492,348)
Net operating income         1,620,119,691    650,841,715 
Employee benefits  25      (133,391,711)   (91,025,551)
Administrative expenses  26      (68,909,628)   (45,188,578)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets     F and G   (24,284,457)   (18,981,293)
Other operating expenses  27      (139,583,636)   (92,454,019)
Operating income         1,253,950,259    403,192,274 
Loss from associates and joint arrangements  12      (213,855)   (852,159)
Loss on net monetary position         (888,993,638)   (342,824,588)
Income before tax on continuing operations         364,742,766    59,515,527 
Income tax on continuing operations  21.c)      (89,507,301)   (21,594,982)
Net income from continuing operations         275,235,465    37,920,545 
Net income of the period         275,235,465    37,920,545 
Net income of the period attributable to controlling interests         275,419,727    37,868,540 
Net (loss) / income of the period attributable to non-controlling interest         (184,262)   52,005 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 3Chairperson

 

 

CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Quarter ended
03/31/2024
   Quarter ended
03/31/2023
 
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders   275,419,727    37,868,540 
Plus: Potential dilutive effect inherent to common shares          
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders adjusted for dilution   275,419,727    37,868,540 
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the period   639,413    639,413 
Plus: Weighted average of additional common shares with dilutive effects          
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the period adjusted for dilution   639,413    639,413 
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)   430.7384    59.2239 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 4Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes   Exhibits   Quarter ended
03/31/2024
   Quarter ended
03/31/2023
 
Net income of the period             275,235,465    37,920,545 
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss of the period                    
Foreign currency translation differences from Financial Statements conversion             (14,063,350)   (822,130)
Foreign currency translation differences of the period             (14,063,350)   (822,130)
Profit or loss from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))             (643,022)   (2,402,157)
Profit or loss of the period from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)        Q    6,996,632    (7,293,993)
Adjustment for reclassification of the period             (9,095,229)   3,522,537 
Income tax   21.c)        1,455,575    1,369,299 
Total other comprehensive loss that will be reclassified to profit or loss of the period             (14,706,372)   (3,224,287)
Total other comprehensive loss             (14,706,372)   (3,224,287)
Total comprehensive income of the period             260,529,093    34,696,258 
Total comprehensive income attributable to controlling interests             260,713,355    34,644,253 
Total comprehensive (loss) / income attributable to non-controlling interests             (184,262)   52,005 

 

Notes 1 to 44 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements and exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 5 Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Capital
stock
  Non-capital
contributions
     Other Comprehensive
Income
  Earnings Reserved             
Changes  Notes   Outstanding
shares
  Additional
paid-in
capital
  Capital
adjustments
  Accumulated foreign
currency
translation difference
from Financial
Statements
conversion
  Other  Legal  Other  Unappropriated
retained
earnings
  Total
controlling
interests
  Total non-
controlling
interests
  Total
Equity
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year       639,413   12,429,781   866,848,912   16,921,591   44,129,688   519,629,920   747,394,578   891,406,193   3,099,400,076   706,392   3,100,106,468 
Total comprehensive income of the period                                                 
- Net income of the period                                   275,419,727   275,419,727   (184,262)  275,235,465 
- Other comprehensive loss of the period                   (14,063,350)  (643,022)              (14,706,372)      (14,706,372)
- Other changes                                           (260,500)  (260,500)
Amount at the end of the period       639,413   12,429,781   866,848,912   2,858,241   43,486,666   519,629,920   747,394,578   1,166,825,920   3,360,113,431   261,630   3,360,375,061 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Capital
stock
  Non-capital
contributions
     Other Comprehensive
Income
  Earnings Reserved             
Changes  Notes   Outstanding
shares
  Additional
paid-in
capital
  Capital
adjustments
  Accumulated
foreign
currency
translation
difference
from Financial
Statements
conversion
  Other  Legal  Other  Unappropriated
retained
earnings
  Total
controlling
interests
  Total non-
controlling
interests
  Total
Equity
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year       639,413   12,429,781   866,848,912   2,125,031   (1,976,834)  478,987,599   856,497,096   203,856,604   2,419,407,602   399,884   2,419,807,486 
Total comprehensive income of the period                                                 
- Net income of the period                                   37,868,540   37,868,540   52,005   37,920,545 
- Other comprehensive loss of the period                   (822,130)  (2,402,157)              (3,224,287)      (3,224,287)
Amount at the end of the period       639,413   12,429,781   866,848,912   1,302,901   (4,378,991)  478,987,599   856,497,096   241,725,144   2,454,051,855   451,889   2,454,503,744 

 

Notes 1 to 44 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements and exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 6 Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes   03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Cash flows from operating activities               
Income of the period before income tax        364,742,766    59,515,527 
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the period        888,993,638    342,824,588 
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:               
Amortization and depreciation        24,284,457    18,981,293 
Credit loss expense on financial assets        18,857,427    13,492,348 
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency        (33,988,309)   (101,281,063)
Other adjustments        (561,067,564)   259,588,924 
Net increase / (decrease) from operating assets:               
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        (1,558,361,369)   (116,516,133)
Derivative financial instruments        (37,653,378)   200,790 
Repo transactions        654,164,317    140,679,974 
Loans and other financing               
Non-financial public sector        4,334,172    4,951,886 
Other financial entities        (4,527,896)   (2,824,127)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents        259,137,834    104,122,821 
Other debt securities   30    141,417,339    516,857,234 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee        31,299,205    (867,353)
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss        1,554,766    (196,961)
Other assets        93,478,218    (45,446,968)
Net increase / (decrease) from operating liabilities:               
Deposits               
Non-financial public sector        234,160,321    (88,385,881)
Financial sector        (17,234,292)   (395,106)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents        (291,187,726)   (347,869,123)
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss        (1,095,352)   7,123,201 
Derivative financial instruments        1,647,587    378,219 
Repo transactions        (14,927,894)   17,401,532 
Other liabilities        (169,251,138)   (63,763,293)
Income tax payments        (1,170,031)   (12,371,789)
Total cash from operating activities (A)        27,607,098    706,200,540 

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 7 Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes   03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Cash flows from investing activities               
Payments:               
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets        (19,510,370)   (20,234,891)
Other payments related to investing activities        (450,669)     
Total cash used in investing activities (B)        (19,961,039)   (20,234,891)
Cash flows from financing activities               
Payments:               
Dividends   30    (110,373)     
Non-subordinated corporate bonds        (2,854,329)   (48,683)
Financing from local financial entities        (5,576,438)     
Subordinated corporate bonds             (204,631)
Other payments related to financing activities        (1,503,126)   (1,629,334)
Collections / Incomes:               
Non-subordinated corporate bonds             297,410 
Financing from local financial entities             6,250,097 
Total cash used in financing activities (C)        (10,044,266)   4,664,859 
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (D)        61,331,826    160,813,272 
Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents (E)        (643,273,272)   (686,213,421)
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D+E)        (584,339,653)   165,230,359 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year   28    2,099,171,469    3,540,874,459 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   28    1,514,831,816    3,706,104,818 

 

Notes 1 to 44 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements and exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 8 Chairperson

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

1.CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

Banco Macro SA (hereinafter, the “Bank”) is a business corporation (sociedad anónima), organized in the Argentine Republic that offers traditional banking products and services to companies, including those companies operating in regional economies as well as to individuals, thus strengthening its goal to be a multiservice bank. In addition, through its subsidiaries, the Bank performs transactions as a trustee agent, manager and administrator of mutual funds and renders stock exchange services, electronic payment services and granting of guarantees.

 

Macro Compañía Financiera SA was created in 1977, as a non-banking financial institution. In May 1988, it received the authorization to operate as a commercial bank and was incorporated as Banco Macro SA. Subsequently, as a result of the merger process with other entities, it adopted other names (among them, Banco Macro Bansud SA) and since August 2006, Banco Macro SA.

 

The Bank’s shares are publicly listed on Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos (BYMA) since November 1994 and as from March 24, 2006 they are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Additionally, on October 15, 2015, they were authorized to be listed on the Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA (MAE).

 

Since 1994, Banco Macro SA’s market strategy has mainly focused on the regional areas outside the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA, for its acronym in Spanish). Following this strategy, in 1996, Banco Macro SA started the process to acquire entities and assets and liabilities during the privatization of provincial and other banks.

 

During 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the Bank in conjunction with other entities of the argentine financial system made contributions in the company Play Digital SA for a total amount of 977,225 (not restated), reaching an equity interest of 9.1886%. In addition, the Bank, through its subsidiary Banco BMA SAU, indirectly owns an interest of 1.4342%, consequently, the interest at a consolidated level amounts to 10.6228%. The company’s purpose is to develop and market a payment solution linked to bank accounts held by financial system users in order to bring significant improvement to their payment experience.

 

On May 18, 2023, Banco Macro SA acquired 100% of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) capital stock at USD 5,218,800 payable with the proceeds of this company’s dividends. The main purpose of this company is grain brokerage. For further information see also Note 11.

 

Additionally, on November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA, for its acronym in Spanish), authorized the acquisition by Banco Macro SA of 100% of the capital stock of Banco Itaú Argentina SA, Itaú Asset Management SA and Itaú Valores SA. For further information see also Note 11.

 

On May 22, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

2.OPERATIONS OF THE BANK

 

2.1Agreement with the Misiones Provincial Government

 

The Bank and the Misiones Provincial Government entered into a special-relationship agreement whereby the Bank was appointed, for a five-year term since January 1, 1996, as the Provincial Government’s exclusive financial agent as well as revenue collection and obligation payment agent.

 

On November 25, 1999, December 28, 2006 and October 1, 2018, extensions to such agreement were agreed upon, making it currently effective through December 31, 2029.

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the deposits held by the Misiones Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 94,688,779 and 69,484,699 (including 6,841,938 and 7,905,283 related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.2Agreement with the Salta Provincial Government

 

The Bank and the Salta Provincial Government entered into a special-relationship agreement whereby the Bank was appointed, for a ten-year term since March 1, 1996, as the Provincial Government’s exclusive financial agent as well as revenue collection and obligation payment agent.

 

On February 22, 2005, and August 22, 2014, extensions to such agreements were agreed upon, making it currently effective through February 28, 2026.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the deposits held by the Salta Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 80,910,901 and 99,964,508 (including 10,555,369 and 13,315,896, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.3Agreement with the Jujuy Provincial Government

 

The Bank and the Jujuy Provincial Government entered into a special-relationship agreement whereby the Bank was appointed, for a ten-year term since January 12, 1998, as the Provincial Government’s exclusive financial agent as well as revenue collection and obligation payment agent.

 

On April 29, 2005 and July 8, 2014, extensions to such agreement were agreed upon, making it currently effective through September 30, 2024.

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the deposits held by the Jujuy Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 54,330,174 and 26,958,667 (including 6,921,715 and 8,335,212, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.4Agreement with the Tucumán Provincial Government

 

The Bank acts as an exclusive financial agent and as revenue collection and obligation payment agent of the Tucumán Provincial Government, the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán and the Municipality of Yerba Buena. The services agreements with the Provincial and Municipal Governments are effective through years 2031, 2028 and 2025, respectively. As established in the original agreement, the service agreement with the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán was extended until 2028.

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the deposits held by the Tucumán Provincial Government, the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán and the Municipality of Yerba Buena with the Bank amounted to 131,392,396 and 64,433,984 (including 26,760,553 and 34,211,160, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

Additionally, the Bank granted loans to the Tucumán Provincial Government and the Municipalities of San Miguel de Tucumán and Yerba Buena as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 for an amount of 57,661 and 3,455,314, respectively.

 

3.BASIS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPLICABLE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

Presentation basis

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

These condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements of the Bank were prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA, in its Communiqué “A” 6114 as supplemented. Except for the exceptions established by the BCRA, which are explained in the following paragraph, such framework is based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professionals Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE, for its acronym in Spanish). The abovementioned international standards include the IFRS, the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and the interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or former IFRIC (SIC).

 

The transitory exceptions and regulatory guidelines established by BCRA to the application of effective IFRS, that affect the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements are as follows:

 

a)According to Communiqué “A” 6114, as supplemented, and in the convergence process through IFRS, the BCRA established that since fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, financial institutions defined as “Group A” by BCRA rules, in which the Bank is included, begin to apply section 5.5 “Impairment” of the IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (sections B5.5.1 to B5.5.55), except for the temporary exclusion for the debt securities of the non-financial public sector established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6847. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the Bank is in the process of quantifying the effect of the full application of the abovementioned standard.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

b)Through Communiqué “A” 7014 dated May 14, 2020, the BCRA established for financial institutions that received debt securities of the public sector in a swap transaction, they must be initially recognized at their carrying amount as of the date of the swap transaction, without assessing if they qualify or not for derecognition under IFRS 9 standards and as a consequence, do not eventually recognize the new instruments at the market value as provided by such IFRS (see Note 9 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements).

 

If IFRS 9 had applied, and according an estimation calculated by the Bank, the Statement of income of the period ended March 31, 2024, would have recorded a decrease in “Other operating income” for an amount of 2,012,244. On the other hand, an increase in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 1,554,435 and a decrease in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 215,304, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that period. In addition, it would have been recorded in the Statement of income of the period ended March 31, 2023 a decrease in “Other operating income” for an amount of 4,654,240. On the other hand, a decrease in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 1,407,955 and an increase in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 6,429,045, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that period. These changes would not have resulted into modifications to the total shareholder equity as of that date nor the total comprehensive income of the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Bank comply with the IFRS as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 7899. Generally, the BCRA does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS, unless otherwise expressly stated.

 

Basis for presentation and consolidation

 

These condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements as of March 31, 2024, have been prepared in accordance with the accounting Framework established by the BCRA as mentioned in the previous section “Applicable accounting standards” which, particularly for condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, is based on IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”.

 

For the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, in addition to section “measuring unit” of this note, the Bank has applied the basis for the preparation and consolidation, the accounting policies and the material accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions described in the consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

These condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements include all the necessary information for an appropriate understanding, by the users thereof, of the basis for the preparation and disclosure used therein as well as the relevant events and transactions occurred after the issuance of the last annual consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2023, already issued. Nevertheless, the present condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements do not include all the information or all the disclosures required for the annual consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with the IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”. Therefore, these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements must be read together with the annual consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank has consolidated into its Financial Statements the Financial Statements of the following companies:

 

Subsidiaries Principal place of business Country Main activity
Macro Securities SAU (1) Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - CABA Argentina Stock exchange services
Macro Fiducia SAU Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - 2nd floor - CABA Argentina Services
Macro Fondos SGFCISA Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - 24th floor, Office B - CABA Argentina Management and administration of mutual funds

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Subsidiaries Principal place of business Country Main activity
Macro Bank Limited (2) Caves Village, Building 8 Office 1 - West Bay St., Nassau Bahamas Banking entity
Argenpay SAU Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - CABA Argentina Electronic payment services
Fintech SGR (Structured entity) San Martín 140 - 2nd floor - CABA Argentina Granting of guarantees
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) (3) Santa Fe 1219 - 4th floor - Rosario, Santa Fe Argentina Grain Brokerage
Banco BMA SAU (4) Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 9th floor – CABA Argentina Financial entity
BMA Asset Management SA Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 2nd floor – CABA Argentina Management and administration of mutual funds
BMA Valores SA Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 2nd floor – CABA Argentina Stock exchange services

 

(1)Consolidated with Macro Fondos SGFCISA (80.90% equity interest and voting rights).

(2)Consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) SA (100% voting rights – Equity interest: 62,017).

(3)Consolidated with the Bank since May 2023, as control was obtained in such month (see Note 11).

(4)Consolidated with the Bank since November 2023, as control was obtained in such month. Additionally, Banco BMA SAU consolidates with BMA Asset Management SA (87% equity interest and voting rights) and with BMA Valores SA (87% equity interest and voting rights).

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank's interest in the companies it consolidates is as follows:

 

   Shares   Bank’s interest   Non-controlling interest 
Subsidiaries  Type   Number   Total capital
stock
   Voting
rights
   Total capital stock  Voting
rights
 
Macro Securities SAU   Common    12,885,683    100.00%   100.00%        
Macro Fiducia SAU   Common    47,387,236    100.00%   100.00%        
Macro Fondos SGFCISA   Common    327,183    100.00%   100.00%        
Macro Bank Limited   Common    39,816,899    100.00%   100.00%        
Argenpay SAU   Common    1,001,200,000    100.00%   100.00%        
Fintech SGR (Structured entity)   Common    119,993    24.999%   24.999%  75.001%  75.001%
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) (1)   Common    615,519    100.00%   100.00%        
Banco BMA SAU (2)   Common    729,166,165    100.00%   100.00%        
   Preferred    14,565,089    100.00%             
BMA Asset Management SA (2)   Common    91,950    100.00%   100.00%        
BMA Valores SA (2)   Common    52,419,500    100.00%   100.00%        

 

(1)Interest acquired in May 2023 (see Note 11).

(2)Interest acquired in November 2023 (see Note 11).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Total assets, liabilities and Shareholders’ equity of the Bank and all its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are as follows:

 

   Balances as of 03/31/2024 
Entity  Assets   Liabilities   Equity
attributable to
the owners of the
Bank
   Equity attributable
to non-controlling
interests
 
Banco Macro SA   8,928,935,254    5,568,821,823    3,360,113,431      
Macro Bank Limited   108,299,316    76,225,139    32,074,177      
Macro Securities SAU (1)   269,807,555    177,697,124    92,110,431      
Macro Fiducia SAU   725,367    20,965    704,402      
Argenpay SAU   17,550,280    9,021,364    8,528,916      
Fintech SGR   17,045,858    16,697,015    87,213    261,630 
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)   20,032,341    19,459,613    572,728      
Banco BMA SAU (2)   1,173,365,080    846,641,453    326,723,627      
Eliminations   (537,695,284)   (76,893,790)   (460,801,494)     
Consolidated   9,998,065,767    6,637,690,706    3,360,113,431    261,630 

 

(1)Includes the balance amounts of its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

(2)Includes the balance amounts of its subsidiaries BMA Asset Management SA and BMA Valores SA.

 

  

Balances as of 12/31/2023

 
Entity  Assets   Liabilities   Equity
attributable to
the owners of the
Bank
   Equity attributable
to non-controlling
interests
 
Banco Macro SA   8,872,205,698    5,772,805,622    3,099,400,076      
Macro Bank Limited   146,941,368    105,429,728    41,511,639      
Macro Securities SAU (1)   260,953,813    173,901,554    87,052,259      
Macro Fiducia SAU   986,840    72,263    914,577      
Argenpay SAU   23,064,425    12,543,249    10,521,177      
Fintech SGR   25,435,854    24,494,013    235,449    706,392 
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)   36,527,555    35,354,468    1,173,086      
Banco BMA SAU (2)   1,333,498,840    1,011,513,951    321,984,889      
Eliminations   (512,030,043)   (48,636,966)   (463,393,076)     
Consolidated   10,187,584,350    7,087,477,882    3,099,400,076    706,392 

 

(1)Includes the balance amounts of its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

(2)Includes the balance amounts of its subsidiaries BMA Asset Management SA and BMA Valores SA.

 

Going concern

 

The Bank’s management has made an assessment of its ability to continue as a going concern and is satisfied that it has the resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, management is not aware of any material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt on the Bank’s ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements continue to be prepared on the going concern basis.

 

Transcription into books

 

As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, they are in the process of being transcribed into the Financial Statements book (“Libro Balances”) of Banco Macro SA.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Figures expressed in thousands of pesos

 

These condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements disclose figures expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos in terms of purchasing power as of March 31, 2024, and are rounded up to the nearest amount in thousands of pesos, except as otherwise indicated (see section “Measuring unit” of this note).

 

Comparative information

 

The condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position as of March 31, 2024, is presented comparatively with year-end data of the immediately preceding fiscal year, while the statement of income, the statement of other comprehensive income, the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity and the statement of cash flows and cash equivalents for the three-month period ended on that date, are presented comparatively with data as of the same periods of the immediately preceding fiscal year.

 

The figures related to comparative information have been restated to consider the changes in the general purchasing power of the functional currency and, as a result, are stated in terms of the current measuring unit at the end of the reporting period (see the following section “Measuring unit”).

 

Measuring unit

 

These condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements have been restated for the changes in the general purchasing power of the functional currency (Argentine pesos) as of March 31, 2024, as established by IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” and considering, in addition, specific rules established by BCRA through Communiqués “A” 6651, 6849, as amended, which established the obligation to apply this method, from fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, and determined as the transition date December 31, 2018.

 

According to IFRS, the restatement of Financial Statements is needed when the functional currency is the currency of a hyperinflationary economy. To achieve consistency in identifying an economic environment of that nature, IAS 29 establishes (i) certain nonexclusive qualitative indicators, consisting in analyzing the general population behavior, prices, interest rates and wages with changes in price indexes and the loss of purchasing power, and (ii) as quantitative characteristic, which is the most used condition in practice, to test if a three-year cumulative inflation rate is around 100% or more. Due to miscellaneous macroeconomic factors, the three-year inflation rate exceeded that figure and the Argentine government goals and other available estimates also indicate that this trend will not be reversed in the short term.

 

The restatement was applied as if the economy had always been hyperinflationary, using a general price index that reflects changes in general purchasing power. To apply the restatement, a series of indexes were used, as prepared and published on a monthly basis by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils of Economic Sciences (FACPCE, for its acronym in Spanish), which combines the consumer price index (CPI) on a monthly basis published by the Argentine Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC, for its acronym in Spanish) since January 2017 (baseline month: December 2016) with the wholesale prices indexes published by the INDEC until that date. For the months of November and December 2015, for which the INDEC did not publish the wholesale price index (WPI) variation, the CPI variation for CABA was used.

 

Considering the abovementioned indexes, the inflation rate was 51.62% and 21.73% for the three-month periods ended on March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 211.41% for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2023.

 

Below is a description of the restatement mechanism provided by IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” and the restatement process for Financial Statements established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6849, as supplemented.

 

Description of the main aspects of the restatement process for statements of financial position

 

(i)Monetary items (the ones that are already stated in terms of the current measuring unit) are not restated because they are already expressed in terms of the monetary unit current at the end of the reporting period. In an inflationary period, an entity holding monetary assets generates purchasing power loss and holding monetary liabilities generates purchasing power gain, provided that the assets and liabilities are not linked to an adjustment mechanism that offsets to some extent such effects. The net gain or loss on a monetary basis is included in profit or loss of the reporting period.

 

(ii)Assets and liabilities subject to adjustments based on specific agreements are adjusted in accordance with such agreements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

(iii)Non-monetary items stated at current cost at the end of the reporting period, are not restated for presentation purposes in the statement of financial position, but the adjustment process must be completed to determine, in terms of constant measurement unit, the income or loss produced by holding these non-monetary items.

 

(iv)Non-monetary items carried at historical cost or at current cost at some earlier date before the reporting date, are restated by an index that reflects the general level of price variation from the acquisition or revaluation date to the closing date, proceeding then to compare the restated amounts of those assets with their recoverable amounts. Income or loss for the period related to depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of Intangible Assets and other non-monetary assets cost are determined over the new restated amounts.

 

(v)When an entity capitalizes borrowing cost in the non-monetary assets, the part of the borrowing cost that compensates the creditor for the effects of inflation is not capitalized.

 

(vi)The restatement of non-monetary assets in terms of a current measurement unit at the end of the reporting period, without an equivalent adjustment for tax purposes generates a taxable temporary difference and a deferred income tax liability is recognized and the contra account is recognized as profit or loss of the period. When, beyond the restatement, there is a revaluation of non-monetary assets, the deferred tax related to the restatement is recognized in profit or loss of the period and deferred tax related to the revaluation is recognized in other comprehensive income.

 

Description of the main aspects of the restatement process for statements of income and other comprehensive income

 

(i)Income and expenses are restated from the date the items were recorded, except for those income or loss items that reflect or include, in their determination, the consumption of assets measured at the currency purchasing power from a date prior to that which the consumption was recorded, which is restated using as a basis the acquisition date of the assets related to the item, except for income or losses arising from comparing the two measurements at currency purchasing power of different dates, for which it requires to identify the compared amounts, to restate them separately and to repeat the comparison, with the restated amounts.

 

(ii)The gain or loss from monetary position will be classified based on the item that generated it and will be separately disclosed reflecting the inflationary effects over such items.

 

Description of the main aspects of the restatement process for the statements of changes in shareholders’ equity

 

(i)As the transition date (December 31, 2018), the Bank has applied the following procedures:

 

a)The components of equity, except the ones mentioned below, were restated from the dates the components were contributed or otherwise arose according to BCRA Communiqué “A” 6849, for each item.

 

b)Earnings reserved, including the special reserve for the first-time application of IFRS, were stated at nominal value at the transition date (legal amount not restated).

 

c)The unappropriated retained earnings were determined as a difference between the restated net asset at the transition date and the other components of equity, restated as disclosed in the abovementioned paragraphs.

 

d)The accumulated balances of other comprehensive income were recalculated at the transition date.

 

(ii)After the restatement on the abovementioned transition date in (i) above, all equity components are restated by applying a general price index as mentioned before from the beginning of the fiscal year and each variation of those components is restated from the contribution date or from the moment it was produced in any other way, and the accumulated OCI balances are redetermined according to the items that give rise to it.

 

Description of the main aspects of the restatement process for the statement of cash flows

 

(i)All items are restated in terms of the measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period.

 

(ii)The monetary gain or losses generated by cash and cash equivalents are separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows after the cash flow from operating investment activities and financing activities, in a separate and independent line, under the description “Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents”.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

 

The preparation of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements requires the Bank’s Management to consider significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions that impact on the reported assets and liabilities, income, revenues and expenses, as well as the assessment and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, as of the end of the period. The Bank’s reported amounts are based on the best estimate regarding the probability of occurrence of different future events and, therefore, the uncertainties associated with the estimates and assumptions made by the Bank’s Management may drive in the future to final amounts that may differ from those estimates and may require material adjustments to the reported amounts of the affected assets and liabilities.

 

The Bank applies the same accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions described in Note 3 section “accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions” to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

New standards adopted in the fiscal year

 

For the fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2024, the following amendments to IFRS are effective and they did not have a material impact on these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements as a whole:

 

Amendments to IFRS 16 “Leases” – Sale and leaseback transactions:

 

This amendment in the IFRS 16 specifies the requirements that the lessee-seller uses to measure the lease liability arising from these transactions, to ensure the lessee-seller does not recognize any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use it retains. The amendment does not prescribe specific measurement requirements for lease liabilities arising from a leaseback. The initial measurement of the lease liability arising from a leaseback may result in a seller-lessee determining ‘lease payments’ that are different from the general definition of lease payments. The seller-lessee will need to develop and apply an accounting policy that results in information that is relevant and reliable in accordance with IAS 8. This amendment is applicable as of January 1, 2024.

 

This amendment in the IFRS did not have a material impact on these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

Amendments to IAS 7 “Statements of Cash Flow” and IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures” – Disclosures on Supplier Finance Arrangement:

 

These amendments specify new disclosure requirements to enhance the current requirements, which are intended to assist users of Financial Statements in understanding the effects of these arrangements on the Bank’s liabilities, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk.

 

These amendments did not have a material impact on the disclosures of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

New pronouncements

 

Pursuant to Communiqué “A” 6114 of the BCRA, as new IFRS are approved and existing IFRS are amended or revoked and once these changes are approved through the notices of approval issued by the FACPCE, the BCRA shall issue a statement on the approval thereof for financial entities. Generally, financial institutions shall not apply any IFRS in advance, except as specifically authorized at the time of the adoption thereof.

 

The new and amended standards and interpretations that are issued, but not yet effective, up to the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements are disclosed below. The Bank intends to adopt these standards, if applicable, when they become effective.

 

a)Amendments to IAS 21 “Lack of Exchangeability”: the amendments to this standard will allow an entity to evaluate whether a currency is exchangeable and how to determine a spot exchange rate when exchangeability is lacking. This amendment is applicable as of January 1, 2025. The Bank is evaluating the effects that this amendment would cause in the Financial Statements of the Bank.

 

b)Amendments to NIIF 18 “Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements”: the amendments establish a new requirement in the presentation of profits or losses in the Financial Statements. This amendment is applicable as of January 1, 2027. The Bank does not expect this standard to have a material impact on the Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

4.CONTINGENT TRANSACTIONS

 

In order to meet specific financial needs of customers, the Bank’s credit policy also includes, among others, the granting of guarantees, securities, bonds, letters of credit and documentary credits. The Bank is also exposed to overdrafts and unused agreed credits on credit cards of the Bank. Since they imply a contingent obligation for the Bank, they expose the Bank to credit risks other than those recognized in the Statement of financial position and, therefore, they are an integral part of the total risk of the Bank.

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank maintains the following maximum exposures to credit risk related to this type of transactions:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   1,736,547,273    2,099,478,452 
Guarantees granted (1)   207,823,105    280,563,302 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)   36,408,440    55,467,231 
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations   20,386,686    60,816,096 
Subtotal   2,001,165,504    2,496,325,081 
Less: Allowance for Expected Credit Losses (ECL)   (2,682,349)   (3,195,005)
Total   1,998,483,155    2,493,130,076 

 

(1)Includes transactions not covered by the financial system debtor classification standard. The Guarantees granted include an amount of 1,113,326 and 991,299, as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Overdraft and unused agreed commitments include an amount of 12,409 and 17,740, as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

Risks related to the abovementioned contingent transactions have been assessed and are controlled within the framework of the Bank’s credit risk policy, as described in Note 45 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

Disclosures related to the allowance for ECL are detailed in item 8.5 of Note 8 “Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss”.

 

5.DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

The composition of debt securities at fair value through profit or loss as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Government securities (1)   4,276,544,007    2,598,258,074 
Private securities (2)   56,208,351    49,718,722 
Government securities – Foreign   242,454    8,611,374 
Total   4,332,994,812    2,656,588,170 

 

(1)In March and June 2023, the Bank entered into voluntary debt exchange under the terms of section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The securities involved in such exchange transactions were as follows:

 

·Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a face value of 1,145,882,575.

·Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency – Maturity: 07-21-2023 (TDL23) for a face value of 344,498,105.

·Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-31-2023 (S31Y3) for a face value of 295,000,000.

·Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-28-2023 (S28A3) for a face value of 210,000,000.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

·Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-31-2023 (S31M3) for a face value of 200,000,000.

·Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a face value of 159,305,395.

·Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency – Maturity: 09-29-2023 (TDS23) for a face value of 120,244,752.

·Argentine government Treasury bonds tied to the US dollar - Maturity: 07-31-2023 (T2V3) for a face value of 3,000,000.

 

Additionally, with almost all the instruments received, the Bank acquired put options with the BCRA. These options give the Bank the opportunity to sell (put options) the underlying asset at a value determined by the applicable BCRA regulations. In this transaction, the options could be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument. Considering the terms and conditions of these put options established by the BCRA, they are considered "out of the money" with fair value amounted to zero. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the notional value amounted to 212,018,219 and 1,695,587,771, respectively (see Exhibits A and O to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements).

 

(2)During July 2023, the Bank decided to enter into an exchange of the following instrument: Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 US dollars 4% class 3 - Maturity: 09-08-2023 (AER3D) for a total face value of 4,555,434.

 

6.OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of the other financial assets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Sundry debtors   117,890,744    157,376,758 
Receivables from other spot sales pending settlement   64,216,608    105,663,879 
Private securities   39,533,856    40,014,526 
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement   5,640,108    2,142,831 
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement   713,436    142,506 
Other   717,998    900,341 
Subtotal   228,712,750    306,240,841 
Less: Allowances for ECL   (481,896)   (902,568)
Total   228,230,854    305,338,273 

 

Disclosures related to allowance for ECL are detailed in item 8.4 of Note 8 “Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss”.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

7.LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

The composition of loans and other financing as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Non-financial public sector (1)   2,817,424    7,151,596 
Other financial entities   19,637,132    15,109,236 
Other financial entities   19,658,810    15,144,452 
Less: allowance for ECL   (21,678)   (35,216)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   2,478,130,098    2,757,967,464 
Overdrafts   343,943,099    436,518,189 
Documents   502,966,349    512,995,756 
Mortgage loans   243,847,540    250,370,711 
Pledge loans   32,927,653    42,647,211 
Personal loans   316,412,740    361,272,425 
Credit cards   602,914,622    735,016,797 
Financial leases   10,056,505    14,386,793 
Other   494,242,531    486,066,145 
Less: allowance for ECL   (69,180,941)   (81,306,563)
Total   2,500,584,654    2,780,228,296 

 

  (1)As explained in Note 3, ECL is not calculated to public sector exposures.

 

8.LOSS ALLOWANCE FOR EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES ON CREDIT EXPOSURES NOT MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

The Bank recognizes a loss allowance for expected credit losses on all credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss, like debt instruments measured at amortized cost, debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts (not measured at fair value through profit or loss), contract assets and lease receivables.

 

Note 10 discloses financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and financial assets not recognized at fair value. This classification is made pursuant to the expressed in Note 3 “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards” to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued. Additionally, Note 10 explains the information related to the valuation process.

 

Moreover, considering the temporary exclusion established by BCRA mentioned in Note 3 “Applicable accounting standards” the Bank applies the impairment requirements for the recognition and measurement of a loss allowance for financial assets measured at amortized cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income, except for public sector exposures. In addition, the Bank applies the impairment requirements for guarantees granted, undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts, letter of credits, which are not recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

For the purpose of assessing the Bank’s credit risk exposure and identifying material credit risk concentration, disclosures regarding credit risk of financial assets and items not recognized in the statement of financial position are as follows.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

8.1Loans and other financing measured at amortized cost

 

According to the nature of the information to be disclosed and the loan characteristics, the Bank groups them as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing   2,569,787,273    2,861,570,075 
Individual assessment   980,937,729    665,285,026 
Collective assessment   1,588,849,544    2,196,285,049 
Less: Allowance for ECL (1)   (69,202,619)   (81,341,779)
Total   2,500,584,654    2,780,228,296 

 

(1)As explained in Note 3, ECL is not calculated to public sector exposures.

 

As explained in Note 45.1.3 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued, “Additional Forward-looking allowances based on expert credit judgment”, section “Adjustment for expectations of increased risk due to the change in economic policy”, the Bank resolved to carry out an adjustment with a prospective vision as a consequence of estimating an incremental effect in the forecasts determined by ECL for the purposes of covering a scenario of uncertainty regarding the impacts that could originate from the change in the economic policy regime, the implementation of a program to adjust imbalances macroeconomics and an inflation stabilization plan. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, said adjustment was estimated at 10,089,134 and 16,645,255, respectively, as explained in the section "Adjustment for uncertainty about conditions of accessing loans to MIPYMES" of the aforementioned note.

 

The following table shows the credit quality and the carrying amount of credit risk, based on the Bank’s credit risk rating system, the probability of default (PD) and the year-end stage classification, taking into account what was mentioned in the previous paragraph. The amounts are presented gross of the impairment allowances.

 

       03/31/2024 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing       2,395,515,239    69,557,327         2,465,072,566    95.93 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%    2,234,771,747    20,501,056         2,255,272,803    87.76 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%    105,557,899    13,321,735         118,879,634    4.63 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%    55,185,593    35,734,536         90,920,129    3.54 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%    17,722,067    60,798,152         78,520,219    3.05 
Impaired  100%             26,194,488    26,194,488    1.02 
   Total    2,413,237,306    130,355,479    26,194,488    2,569,787,273    100 
   %    93.91    5.07    1.02    100      

 

       12/31/2023 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing       2,681,633,005    74,790,061         2,756,423,066    96.33 
High grade  0.00% - 3,50%    2,511,885,060    26,719,528         2,538,604,588    88.71 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7,00%    112,684,466    16,824,963         129,509,429    4.53 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33,00%    57,063,479    31,245,570         88,309,049    3.09 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99,99%    14,495,462    60,337,194         74,832,656    2.61 
Impaired  100%             30,314,353    30,314,353    1.06 
   Total    2,696,128,467    135,127,255    30,314,353    2,861,570,075    100 
   %    94.22    4.72    1.06    100      

 

(1)It also includes transactions under collective assessment which are more than 5 days past due independently of the PD range assigned.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

8.1.1Loans on an individual assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of commercial loans by grade of credit risk classification, based on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and classification by stages at the date of the reporting period. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in Note 45 section “Credit risk” to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

       03/31/2024 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing      944,892,137   7,917,948       952,810,085   97.13 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   892,797,790   4,563,366       897,361,156   91.48 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   27,784,464   60,503       27,844,967   2.84 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   24,309,883   3,294,079       27,603,962   2.81 
Past due but not impaired  33.01% - 99.99%       19,871,167       19,871,167   2.03 
Impaired  100%          8,256,477   8,256,477   0.84 
   Total   944,892,137   27,789,115   8,256,477   980,937,729   100 
   %   96.33   2.83   0.84   100     

 

       12/31/2023 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing      616,944,695   10,760,937       627,705,632   94.35 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   562,350,833   6,478,437       568,829,270   85.50 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   31,120,908   2,215       31,123,123   4.68 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   23,472,954   4,280,285       27,753,239   4.17 
Past due but not impaired  33.01% - 99.99%       26,867,500       26,867,500   4.04 
Impaired  100%          10,711,894   10,711,894   1.61 
   Total   616,944,695   37,628,437   10,711,894   665,285,026   100 
   %   92.73   5.66   1.61   100     

 

8.1.2Loans on a collective assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of loans portfolio under collective assessment, by grade of credit risk classification, based on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and classification by stages at the date of the reporting period. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in Note 45 section “Credit risk” to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       03/31/2024 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing      1,450,623,102   61,639,380       1,512,262,482   95.18 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   1,341,973,956   15,937,690       1,357,911,646   85.46 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   77,773,435   13,261,232       91,034,667   5.73 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   30,875,711   32,440,458       63,316,169   3.99 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%   17,722,067   40,926,985       58,649,052   3.69 
Impaired  100%           17,938,010   17,938,010   1.13 
   Total   1,468,345,169   102,566,365   17,938,010   1,588,849,544   100 
   %   92.41   6.46   1.13   100     

 

       12/31/2023
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing      2,064,688,310   64,029,124       2,128,717,434   96.93 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   1,949,534,227   20,241,091       1,969,775,318   89.69 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   81,563,558   16,822,748       98,386,306   4.48 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   33,590,525   26,965,285       60,555,810   2.76 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%   14,495,462   33,469,694       47,965,156   2.18 
Impaired  100%           19,602,459   19,602,459   0.89 
   Total   2,079,183,772   97,498,818   19,602,459   2,196,285,049   100 
   %   94.67   4.44   0.89   100     

 

(1)It also includes transactions which are more than 5 days past due independently of the PD range assigned.

 

8.2Other debt securities at amortized cost

 

The criterion used to calculate ECL of Financial Trusts and Corporate Bonds is based on the rating granted by risk rating agencies to each debt security type making up the financial trusts or each corporate bond series, respectively. This means that the factor to be used will vary depending on the debt securities holdings (A or B). The EAD is assumed to be equal to the outstanding balance.

 

The table below shows the exposures gross of impairment allowances by stage:

 

   03/31/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds  10,640,358           10,640,358   92.79 
Financial trusts  826,469           826,469   7.21 
Other private securities         144   144     
Total  11,466,827       144   11,466,971   100 
%  100           100     

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds  15,647,704           15,647,704   93,95 
Financial trusts  1,008,496          1,008,496   6,05 
Other private securities          218   218     
                     
Total  16,656,200       218   16,656,418   100 
%  100           100     

 

The related ECL for Corporate bonds as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 27,101 and 17,784, respectively. The ECL related to Financial trusts as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 433 and 209, respectively. The ECL related to Other private securities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 144 and 218, respectively.

 

8.3Government securities at amortized cost or fair value through OCI

 

This group includes local government securities, provincial securities or BCRA instruments measured at amortized cost or fair value through OCI. For these assets, an individual assessment of the related parameters is performed. However, under domestic standards and according to Communiqué “A” 6847, no ECL is calculated for these instruments.

 

A breakdown of these investments and their characteristics is disclosed in Exhibit A to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

8.4Other financial assets

 

The table below shows the exposures gross of impairment allowances by stage:

 

   03/31/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets  189,167,188   11,674   32   189,178,894   100 
Total  189,167,188   11,674   32   189,178,894   100 
%  99.99   0.01       100     

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets  266,226,315         266,226,315   100 
Total  266,226,315           266,226,315   100 
%  100           100     

 

The ECL related to these types of instruments amounted to 481,896 and 902,568 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

8.5Loans commitment

 

The table below shows the exposures gross of impairment allowances by stage:

 

   03/31/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts  1,715,538,512   21,005,838   2,923   1,736,547,273   86.82 
Guarantees granted  206,302,592   407,187       206,709,779   10.34 
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations  20,386,686           20,386,686   1.02 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments  36,396,031           36,396,031   1.82 
Total  1,978,623,821   21,413,025   2,923   2,000,039,769   100 
%  98.93   1.07       100     

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts  2,083,294,102   16,180,414   3,936   2,099,478,452   84.14 
Guarantees granted  279,572,003           279,572,003   11.20 
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations  60,816,096           60,816,096   2.44 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments  55,399,844   49,647       55,449,491   2.22 
Total  2,479,082,045   16,230,061   3,936   2,495,316,042   100 
%  99.35   0.65       100     

 

The related ECL for undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 1,973,187 and 2,116,285, respectively. The ECL related to guarantees granted as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 664,992 and 1,113,764, respectively. The ECL related to responsibilities for foreign trade operations as of March 31, 2024 amounted to 42,713.The ECL related to overdraft and unused agreed commitments as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 1,456 and 64,956, respectively.

 

In exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowance for uncollectibility risk”, the ECL movements by portfolio and products are also disclosed.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

9.OTHER DEBT SECURITIES

 

The composition of other debt securities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
At fair value through OCI          
Government securities   280,477,344    376,194,747 
Government securities – Foreign   40,226,551    66,070,185 
Total at fair value through OCI (1)   320,703,895    442,264,932 
           
At amortized cost          
Government securities   146,028,929    145,653,290 
Private securities   11,439,293    16,638,207 
BCRA bills   9,260,100    50,136,761 
Total at amortized cost   166,728,322    212,428,258 
Total   487,432,217    654,693,190 

 

(1)In January 2023, the Bank entered into voluntary debt exchange under the terms of section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The securities involved in such swap transactions were as follows:

 

·Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 02-17-2023 (X17F3) for a face value of 20,900,000,000.
·Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-28-2023 (S28F3) for a face value of 12,893,000,000.
·Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 01-20-2023 for a face value of 290,000,000.

 

As mentioned in Note 5, during March 2023, the following securities entered into the exchange:

 

·Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 06-30-2023 (S3OJ3) for a face value of 26,640,975,851.
·Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a face value of 4,516,000,000.
·Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a face value of 1,759,369,713.

 

With almost all the instruments received, the Bank acquired put options with the BCRA. These options give the Bank the opportunity to sell (put option) the underlying asset at a value determined by the applicable BCRA regulations. In this transaction, the options could be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument. Considering the terms and conditions of these put options established by the BCRA, they are considered "out of the money" with fair value amounted to zero. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, their notional value amounted to 118,146,028 and 136,682,342, respectively (see also Note 5).

 

10.FAIR VALUE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

 

The fair value is the amount at which an asset can be exchanged, or at which a liability can be settled, in mutual independent terms and conditions between participants of the principal market (or the most advantageous market) who are duly informed and willing to transact in an orderly and current transaction, at the measurement date under the current market conditions whether the price is directly observable or estimated using a valuation technique under the assumption that the Bank is an ongoing business.

 

When a financial instrument is quoted in a liquid and active market, its price in the market in a real transaction provides the most reliable evidence of its fair value. Nevertheless, when there is no quoted price in the market or it cannot be evidence of the fair value of such instrument, in order to determine such fair value, the entities may use the market value of another instrument with similar characteristics, the analysis of discounted cash flows or other applicable techniques, which shall be significantly affected by the assumptions used.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Although the Bank’s Management has used its best judgment to estimate the fair values of its financial instruments, any technique to perform such estimate implies certain inherent fragility level.

 

Fair value hierarchy

 

The Bank uses the following hierarchy to determine and disclose the fair value of financial instruments, according to the valuation technique applied:

 

-Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) observable in active markets that the Bank accesses to at the measurement day for identical assets or liabilities. The Bank considers markets as active only if there are sufficient trading activities with respect to the volume and liquidity of the identical assets or liabilities and when there are binding and exercisable price quotes available at the end of each period or fiscal year, as applicable.

 

-Level 2: Valuation techniques for which the data and variables having a significant impact on the determination of the fair value recognized or disclosed are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Such inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical instruments in inactive markets and observable inputs other than quoted prices, such as interest rates and yield curves, implied volatilities, and credit spreads. In addition, adjustments to level 2 inputs may be required for the condition or location of the asset or the extent to which it relates to items that are comparable to the valued instrument. However, if such adjustments are based on unobservable inputs that are significant to the entire measurement, the Bank will classify the instruments as Level 3.

 

-Level 3: Valuation techniques for which the data and variables having a significant impact on the determination of the fair value recognized or disclosed are not based on observable market information.

 

The following tables show the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement on a recurring basis, as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on
a recurring basis as of March 31, 2024
 
Description  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   4,332,994,812    788,768,144    3,544,217,032    9,636 
Derivatives financial instruments (1)   57,581,453    82,263    57,499,190      
Other financial assets   39,533,856    39,326,252         207,604 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   27,207,398    27,207,398           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   3,318,120    1,238,707         2,079,413 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   320,703,895    320,703,895           
Total   4,781,339,534    1,177,326,659    3,601,716,222    2,296,653 
                     
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   19,867,094    19,867,094           
Derivatives financial instruments   5,950,433    26,511    5,923,922      
Total   25,817,527    19,893,605    5,923,922      

 

(1)Includes the premium corresponding to the subscription of put options.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2023
 
Description  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   2,656,588,170    2,625,259,346    31,318,186    10,638 
Derivatives financial instruments   19,928,075    995    19,927,080      
Other financial assets   40,014,526    39,918,396         96,130 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   38,252,478    38,252,478           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   4,872,886    1,722,437         3,150,449 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   442,264,932    438,090,357    4,174,575      
Total   3,201,921,067    3,143,244,009    55,419,841    3,257,217 
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   20,962,446    20,962,446           
Derivatives financial instruments   4,302,846    61,240    4.241,606      
Total   25,265,292    21,023,686    4,241,606      

 

Description of the valuation process

 

The fair value of instruments categorized as level 1 was assessed by using quoted prices effective at the end of each period or fiscal year, as applicable, in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, if representative. Currently, for most of the government and private securities, there are two principal markets in which the Bank operates: BYMA and MAE. Additionally, in the case of derivatives, both MAE and Mercado a Término de Rosario SA (ROFEX) are deemed active markets.

 

On the other hand, for certain assets and liabilities that do not have an active market, categorized as level 2, the Bank used valuation techniques that included the use of market transactions performed under mutual independent terms and conditions, between interested and duly informed parties, provided that they are available as well as references to the current fair value of another instrument being substantially similar, or otherwise the analysis of cash flows discounted at rates built from market information of similar instruments.

 

In addition, certain assets and liabilities included in this category were valued using price quotes of identical instruments in “less active markets”.

 

Finally, the Bank has categorized as level 3 those assets and liabilities for which there are no identical or similar transactions in the market. To determine the market value of these instruments the Bank used valuation techniques based on own assumptions and independent appraisers’ valuations. For this approach, the Bank mainly used the cash flow discount model.

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank has neither changed the techniques nor the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the financial instruments.

 

Below is the reconciliation between the amounts at the beginning and at the end of the financial assets recognized at fair value categorized as level 3:

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   As of March 31, 2024 
Reconciliation  Debt instruments   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   10,638    96,130    3,150,449 
Transfers to level 3               
Transfers from level 3               
Profit and loss   41,043    165,079    1,786 
Recognition and derecognition   (2,760)   18,222      
Monetary effects   (39,285)   (71,827)   (1,072,822)
Amount at the end of the period   9,636    207,604    2,079,413 

 

   As of December 31, 2023 
Reconciliation  Debt instruments   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   4,872,074    233,319    3,234,230 
Transfers to level 3               
Transfers from level 3 (1)             (213,223)
Profit and loss   3,535,732    56,497    3,411,737 
Recognition and derecognition   (5,238,962)        38,030 
Monetary effects   (3,158,206)   (193,686)   (3,320,325)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year   10,638    96,130    3,150,449 

 

(1)Transfer of equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss from level 3 to level 1 that were measured using quoted prices observable in active markets as of December 31, 2023.

 

The fair values of instruments measured at level 3 are determined by the Bank based on valuation techniques derived from the "income method", whose main unobservable data are related to discount rates, and on which a reasonable change in such input data would not generate significant effects on the Financial Statements taken as a whole.

 

Changes in fair value levels

 

The Bank monitors the availability of information in the market to evaluate the classification of financial instruments into the fair value hierarchy as well as the resulting determination of transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3 at each period end.

 

Except for the foregoing, as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank has not recognized any transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

Financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value

 

Next follows a description of the main methods and assumptions used to determine the fair values of financial instruments not recognized at their fair value in these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements:

 

-Instruments with fair value similar to the carrying amount: financial assets and liabilities that are liquid or have short-term maturities (less than three months) were deemed to have a fair value similar to the carrying amount.

 

-Fixed and variable rate of financial instruments: the fair value of financial assets was recognized discounting future cash flows at current market rates for each fiscal year for financial instruments of similar characteristics. The estimated fair value of fixed-interest rate deposits and liabilities was assessed discounting future cash flows by using estimated interest rates for deposits or placings with similar maturities to those of the Bank’s portfolio.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

-For public listed assets and liabilities, or those for which the prices are reported by certain renowned pricing providers, the fair value was determined based on such prices.

 

The following table shows a comparison between the fair value and the carrying amount of financial instruments not measured at fair value as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

   03/31/2024 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   1,149,471,536    1,149,471,536              1,149,471,536 
Repo transactions   279,193,344    279,193,344              279,193,344 
Other financial assets   188,696,998    188,696,998              188,696,998 
Loans and other financing   2,500,584,654              2,279,263,104    2,279,263,104 
Other debt securities   166,728,322    205,633,260    3,262,571         208,895,831 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   142,987,155    142,987,155              142,987,155 
Total   4,427,662,009    1,965,982,293    3,262,571    2,279,263,104    4,248,507,968 
                     
Financial liabilities                    
Deposits   5,035,760,917    2,412,959,857         2,640,250,487    5,053,210,344 
Repo transactions   20,856,886    20,856,886              20,856,886 
Other financial liabilities   474,250,449    458,488,740    14,963,799         473,452,539 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   19,743,387    12,225,563    7,517,824         19,743,387 
Issued corporate bonds   67,178,933         67,047,681         67,047,681 
Subordinated corporate bonds   353,562,657         318,116,077         318,116,077 
Total   5,971,353,229    2,904,531,046    407,645,381    2,640,250,487    5,952,426,914 

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   1,824,170,723    1,824,170,721              1,824,170,721 
Repo transactions   933,357,661    933,357,661              933,357,661 
Other financial assets   265,323,747    265,323,747              265,323,747 
Loans and other financing   2,780,228,296              2,444,503,249    2,444,503,249 
Other debt securities   212,428,258    139,541,214    84,249,560         223,790,774 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   163,241,280    163,241,279              163,241,279 
Total   6,178,749,965    3,325,634,622    84,249,560    2,444,503,249    5,854,387,431 
                     
Financial liabilities                    
Deposits   5,110,022,614    3,171,181,327         1,941,212,128    5,112,393,455 
Repo transactions   35,784,780    35,784,780              35,784,780 
Other financial liabilities   567,811,773    549,420,901    17,636,589         567,057,490 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   30,019,635    11,838,032    9,313,006         21,151,038 
Issued corporate bonds   89,250,730         90,442,470         90,442,470 
Subordinated corporate bonds   497,665,193         421,320,679         421,320,679 
Total   6,330,554,725    3,768,225,040    538,712,744    1,941,212,128    6,248,149,912 

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

11.BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

11.1Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)

 

On May 18, 2023, the Bank acquired from Inversora Juramento SA, 100% of the capital stock and votes of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), a company engaged in the grain brokerage business.

 

The Special Shareholders’ Meeting held on October 6, 2023 deemed it appropriate and approved the change of its corporate name to “Macro Agro SAU” and consequently, subject to the authorization of the Business Associations Regulatory Agency of the Province of Santa Fe (IGPJ), proposed the amendment of section 1 of the by-laws. On October 27, 2023, the proceedings were filed with the IGPJ. Additionally, on March 5, 2024, the Bank was notified of the resolution of the IGPJ, which approved the reform of the by-laws with the name of Macro Agro SAU.

 

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed

 

The fair value of the assets identified and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date is as follows:

 

Composition  Fair value recognized
on acquisition
 
Assets     
Cash and deposits in banks   72,448 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   1,495,698 
Loans and other financing   209,309 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   2,880,191 
Other financial assets   11,209,622 
Property, plant and equipment   202,403 
Intangible assets   44,994 
Other non-financial assets   166,279 
    16,280,944 
      
Liabilities     
Other financial liabilities   11,107,564 
Provisions   31,334 
Current income tax liabilities   188,757 
Deferred income tax liabilities   223,046 
Other non-financial liabilities   3,087,386 
    14,638,087 
Net assets acquired at fair value   1,642,857 

 

The goodwill generated by the acquisition of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) amounted to 515,451.

 

In accordance with the share purchase contract, the transaction price was set at USD 5,218,800, which will be paid in variable annual installments using the proceeds from the dividends of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU). Thus, the Bank assigns 100% of the rights over the dividends in favor of the seller, up to the full payment of the purchase price. Each installment will become due within fifteen days as from the Shareholders’ Meeting approval of the Financial Statements of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU). The first installment will become due in 2024.

 

To measure the liabilities arising from this transaction the Bank estimated the company's future income, discounting them at its own business rate. As a consequence, at the acquisition date, the liability amounted to USD 2,973,375.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

On September 29, 2023, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) distributed cash dividends amounting to 440,000 (not restated). Those dividends were received by Banco Macro SA on October 2, 2023. As it was explained in the previous paragraphs, dividends were used to pay the liability arising from the purchase, which decreased by USD 558,651.70.

 

Additionally, on March 12, 2024, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) distributed cash dividends amounting to 450,669 (not restated). Those dividends were received by Banco Macro SA on March 12, 2024 and were used to pay the liability arising from the purchase, which decreased by USD 430,639.40.

 

11.2Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA) and its subsidiaries

 

On August 23, 2023, Banco Macro SA entered into a stock purchase agreement with Itaú Unibanco Holding SA, through its affiliates Itaú Unibanco SA, Banco Itaú BBA SA and Itaú Consultoria de Valores Mobiliários e Participaçoes SA (collectively, “Itaú”), pursuant to which, subject to certain conditions (substantially the approval of the transaction by the BCRA), the Bank would acquire from Itaú the shares representing 100% of the capital stock and votes of Banco Itaú Argentina SA, Itaú Asset Management SA and Itaú Valores SA.

 

On November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors of the BCRA authorized the abovementioned purchase, as per the following breakdown:

 

·Banco Itaú Argentina SA: 100% of the capital stock and votes of Banco Itaú Argentina SA were acquired, represented by 729,166,165 ordinary shares and 14,565,089 preferred shares, out of which: (i) 721,697,119 ordinary shares and 14,565,089 preferred shares representing 98.995733% of capital stock were acquired from Itaú Unibanco SA and (ii) 7,469,046 ordinary shares representing 1.004267% of capital stock were acquired from Itaú BBA SA.

 

·Itaú Asset Management SA: 11,950 shares representing 13.00% of the capital stock of Itaú Asset Management SA were directly acquired from Itaú Unibanco SA, and indirectly, 80,000 shares, which represent 87.00% of the capital stock of Itaú Asset Management SA through the acquisition of Banco Itaú Argentina SA.

 

·Itaú Valores SA: 6,814,535 shares representing 13.00% of the capital stock and votes of Itaú Valores SA were directly acquired from Itaú Consultoria de Valores Mobiliários e Participações SA; and indirectly, 45,604,965 shares, representing 87.00% of the capital stock and votes of Itaú Valores SA, through the acquisition of Banco Itaú Argentina SA.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed

 

The fair value of the assets identified acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date is as follows:

 

Composition  Fair value recognized
on acquisition
 
Assets     
Cash and deposits in banks   244,073,690 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   77,679,968 
Derivative financial instruments   33,657,936 
Repo transactions   387,474,275 
Other financial assets   25,185,038 
Loans and other financing   440,580,495 
Other debt securities   104,160,985 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   61,718,290 
Current income tax assets   309,272 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   288,630 
Investments in associates and joint arrangements   14,555,079 
Property, plant and equipment   56,772,506 
Intangible assets   32,293,671 
Deferred income tax assets   28,450,209 
Other non-financial assets   11,221,191 
Non-current assets held for sale   19,672,574 
    1,538,093,809 
      
Liabilities     
Deposits   1,023,500,757 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   30,849,814 
Derivative financial instruments   13,006,990 
Other financial liabilities   28,932,632 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   16,172,479 
Issued corporate bonds   8,977,347 
Current income tax liabilities   30,412,562 
Provisions   4,524,337 
Deferred income tax liabilities   26,848,159 
Other non-financial liabilities   83,121,214 
    1,266,346,291 
Net assets acquired at fair value   271,747,518 

 

For the valuation of the core deposits intangible, the favorable source of funds methodology was used. This method determines the spread between the cost of central deposits acquired and the cost of an alternative source of financing over the estimated life of the core deposit base. As a result of this transaction, the intangible asset recognized amounted to 7,861,270. See Note 10 for additional fair value valuation techniques for other assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the business combination.

 

The price of this transaction was established at USD 50,000,000, which was set at the time of the agreement and paid on November 3, 2023, and an additional amount resulting from the adjustment of the result obtained by Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA), BMA Asset Management SA (formerly known Itaú Asset Management SA) and BMA Valores SA (formerly known as Itaú Valores SA) between April 1, 2023 and the closing date established in the purchase contract, which was agreed between the parties in the month of May 2024 for an amount of USD 7,564,706.

 

If the business combination had taken place at the beginning of the year, the interest income and commission income of the Bank would have amounted to 4,286,887,269 and 399,683,399, respectively, and the net income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 would have amounted to 899,534,942.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

As the amount of the net assets acquired exceeds the fair value of the price paid, including the estimated price adjustment based on the information available, the Bank recorded a gain generated by this acquisition for 237,694,794, which is recorded in “Income from associates and joint arrangements” for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The gain was related to the price of this transaction determined in the arm’s length basis and the net assets acquired.

 

The calculation of this gain is subject to change because the estimates of all fair values are being reviewed and may be modified during the period of one year from the acquisition date as established by IFRS 3. However, the Bank’s Management does not expect significant changes in these amounts.

 

The Shareholders’ Meeting held on May 6, 2024, approved the pre-merger by absorption commitment of Banco BMA SAU by Banco Macro SA, whereby Banco Macro SA will incorporate Banco BMA SAU retroactively as of January 1, 2024 based on the separate Financial Statements of each of the companies, prepared as of December 31, 2023 and the special consolidated merger statement of financial position as of the same date. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the Bank is in process of obtaining the administrative approval of such merger before the CNV, and has also requested the authorization of the respective merger before the BCRA.

 

12.INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT BUSINESSES

 

12.1Associates

 

The following table provides summarized financial information about the Bank’s investment in its associates:

 

   Proportional         
   Bank’s   Financial position   Loss of the period 
Entity  interest   03/31/2024   12/31/2023   03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Macro Warrants SA (1) and (2)   5%   17,484    17,559    (76)   (1,904)
Play Digital SA (1) and (2)   9.19%   602,278    1,011,696    (409,417)   (1,028,776)
Alianza SGR (1)   24.98%   3,010    4,564    (1,554)     

 

(1)The existence of significant influence is evidenced by the representation that the Bank has in the Board of Directors of these associates.

 

(2)To measure this investment, accounting information of this associate as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 has been used. Additionally, significant transactions conducted or events that occurred between January 1, 2024 and March 31, 2024, have been considered.

 

12.2Joint ventures

 

The following table provides summarized financial information about the Bank’s investment in its joint ventures:

 

   Proportional         
   Bank’s   Financial position   Profit (Loss) of the period 
Entity  interest   03/31/2024   12/31/2023   03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Banco Macro SA – Bizland SAU Unión transitoria   50%   1,350,097    1,256,203    244,171    196,498 
Finova SA   50%   96,378    143,357    (46,981)   (17,978)

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

13.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of the other non-financial assets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Investment property (see Exhibit F)   44,613,358    43,992,874 
Advanced prepayments   14,447,892    14,112,895 
Tax advances   5,212,734    21,902,373 
Other   3,328,097    3,054,251 
Total   67,602,081    83,062,393 

 

14.RELATED PARTIES

 

A related party is a person or entity that is related to the Bank:

 

-has control or joint control of the Bank;

-has significant influence over the Bank;

-is a member of the key management personnel of the Bank or of the parent of the Bank;

-members of the same group;

-one entity is an associate (or an associate of a member of a group of which the other entity is a member).

 

Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Bank, directly or indirectly. The Bank considers as key management personnel, for the purposes of IAS 24, the members of the Board of Directors and the senior management members of the Risk Management Committee, the Assets and Liabilities Committee and the Senior Credit Committee.

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, amounts balances related to transactions generated with related parties are as follows:

 

   As of March 31, 2024 
   Main subsidiaries (1)             
   Macro
Bank
Limited
  Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
  Argenpay
SAU
  Fintech
SGR
 

Macro

Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)

  Banco
BMA SAU
  Associates  Key
management
personnel
(3)
  Other
related
parties
  Total 
Assets                                                             
Cash and deposits in banks   6,870                                   6,870 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss                                   371,250   371,250 
Other financial assets               7,557,567               592,355   12,276,510   20,426,432 
Loans and other financing  (4)                                         
Other financial entities                       12,870,060               12,870,060 
Documents                                   420,520   420,520 
Overdraft                   164           3,685   2,660,487   2,664,336 
Credit cards                               566,957   104,447   671,404 
Lease                   24,651               48,086   72,737 
Personal loans                               552       552 
Mortgage loans                               2,019,220       2,019,220 
Other loans (5)                               579,444   19,796,238   20,375,682 
Guarantee granted                                   26,893,116   26,893,116 
Total Assets   6,870           7,557,567   24,815   12,870,060                   3,762,213   62,570,654   86,792,179 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

   As of March 31, 2024 
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Banco
BMA SAU
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (3)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Liabilities                                          
Deposits       50,573,810    222,945    7,247    11,827           363,367    29,170,414    16,330,793    96,680,403 
Other financial liabilities                                      487,232    1,270,258    1,757,490 
Issued corporate bonds        2,175,000                                       2,175,000 
Subordinated corporate bonds                  842,027    132,952                        974,979 
Other non-financial liabilities                                              2,450,680    2,450,680 
Total liabilities        52,748,810    222,945    849,274    144,779         363,367    29,657,646    20,051,731    104,038,552 

 

(1)These transactions are eliminated during the consolidation process.
(2)It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.
(3)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.
(4)The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of March 31, 2024 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Banco BMA SAU, Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 8,678,890, 36,658, 14,026,609, 4,187,782 and 62,143,057, respectively.
(5)It is related to Loans and other financing not disclosed in other items, mainly Other loans, Financing of foreign exchange transactions and Loans with government securities.

  

   

As of December 31, 2023

 
    Main subsidiaries (1)                          
    Macro
Bank
Limited
    Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
    Argenpay
SAU
    Fintech
SGR
    Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
    Associates     Key
management
personnel
(3)
    Other
related
parties
    Total  
Assets                                                      
Cash and deposits in banks     9,822                                                   9,822  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss                                                                           
Other financial assets                             12,624,218                     1,634,399     10,825,515     25,084,132  
Loans and other financing (4)                                                                  
Documents                                                         1,947,565     1,947,565  
Overdraft                                                   390,451     4,036,319     4,426,770  
Credit cards                                                   917,532     195,656     1,113,188  
Lease                                     46,966                   78,240     125,206  
Personal loans                                                   8,433           8,433  
Mortgage loans                                                   1,913,368           1,913,368  
Other loans (5)                                                   573,449     8,911,307     9,484,756  
Guarantee granted                                                         39,963,568     39,963,568  
Total Assets     9,822                       12,624,218       46,966             5,437,632     65,958,170     84,076,808  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

   As of December 31, 2023 
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (3)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Liabilities                                    
Deposits       23,933,528    392,024    37,422    16,936    461,417    37,397,939    32,895,381    95,134,647 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                                      20,950,673    20,950,673 
Other financial liabilities                                 7,745,598    1,447,158    9,192,756 
Issued corporate bonds        4,374,264                                  4,374,264 
Subordinated corporate bonds                  1,185,215    187,139                   1,372,354 
Other non-financial liabilities                                      3,823,505    3,823,505 
Total liabilities        28,307,792    392,024    1,222,637    204,075    461,417    45,143,537    59,116,717    134,848,199 

 

(1)These transactions are eliminated during the consolidation process.
(2)It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.
(3)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.
(4)The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2023 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 32,806,934, 103,864, 5,704,796 and 78,105,917, respectively.
(5)It is related to Loans and other financing not disclosed in other items, mainly Other loans, Financing of foreign exchange transactions and Loans with government securities.

 

Profit or loss related to transactions generated during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 with related parties are as follows:

  

   As of March 31, 2024  
   Main subsidiaries (1)                      
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Banco
BMA SAU
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (3)
   Other
related
parties
   Total  
Income / (loss)                                                              
Interest income        58,218              5,126    159,037    1    1,016,539    2,121,053   3,359,974  
Interest expense                            (46,575)   (24,968)   (22,797)   (646,982)  (741,322
Commissions income        27,157         1,939              173    237    144,980   174,486  
Commissions expense                  (2,985)                  (87)   (95,605)  (98,677
Other operating income                  1,482,493    2,392         755         6,105   1,491,745  
Administrative expense                                           (1,040,142)  (1,040,142
Other operating expense                                           (301,475)  (301,475
Total income / (loss)        85,375         1,481,447    7,518    112,462    (24,039)   993,892    187,934   2,844,589  

  

(1)These transactions are eliminated during the consolidation process.
(2)It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.
(3)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

   As of March 31, 2023  
   Main subsidiaries (1)                  
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (3)
   Other
related
parties
   Total  
Income / (loss)                                         
Interest income          3,177                   420,442    1,533,363   1,956,982  
Interest expense                       (31,716)   (112,160)   (78,125)  (222,001 )
Commissions income        44,764         1,133    900    186    461,731   508,714  
Commissions expense                  (18,924)        (47)   (39,485)  (58,456 )
Other operating income        101,102    50    1,638,413              70   1,739,635  
Administrative expense                                 (1,050,284)  (1,050,284 )
Other operating expense                                 (67,893)  (67,893 )
Total income / (loss)        149,043    50    1,620,622    (30,816)   308,421    759,377   2,806,697  

  

(1)These transactions are eliminated during the consolidation process.
(2)It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.
(3)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.

 

Transactions generated by the Bank with its related parties for arranged transactions within the course of the usual and ordinary course of business were performed in normal market conditions, both as to interest rates and prices and as to the required guarantees.

 

The Bank does not have loans granted to directors and other key management personnel secured with shares.

 

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 1,104,118 and 1,078,936, respectively.

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 2,113,971 and 3,895,643, respectively.

 

Additionally, the composition of the Board of Directors and key management personnel of the Bank and its subsidiaries is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Board of Directors   22    22 
Senior managers of the key management personnel   12    12 
Total   34    34 

 

15.DEPOSITS

 

The composition of deposits as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Non-financial public sector   517,845,898    283,685,577 
Financial sector   13,371,241    30,605,533 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   4,504,543,778    4,795,731,504 
Checking accounts   541,276,474    772,697,706 
Saving accounts   1,622,339,022    2,168,239,077 
Time deposits   2,011,772,012    1,589,356,987 
Investment accounts   262,273,127    189,853,393 
Other   66,883,143    75,584,341 
Total   5,035,760,917    5,110,022,614 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

16.OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of the other financial liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants   222,701,854    298,424,215 
Amounts payable for other spot purchases pending settlement   114,894,734    141,690,342 
Payment orders pending to foreign exchange settlement   55,216,127    52,203,513 
Collections and other transactions on account and behalf of others   14,891,206    15,851,926 
Finance leases liabilities   11,788,994    14,235,461 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending settlement   1,798,324    2,011,342 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement   1,177,058    470,931 
Other   51,782,152    42,924,043 
Total   474,250,449    567,811,773 

 

17.PROVISIONS

 

This item includes the amounts estimated to face a liability of probable occurrence, which if occurring, would originate a loss for the Bank.

 

Exhibit J “Changes in provisions” presents the changes in provisions as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

  

    03/31/2024           
Composition   Within 12
months
    Over 12
months
    03/31/2024    12/31/2023 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties        500    500    758 
Letters of credits, guarantees and other commitments (1)   2,682,349         2,682,349    3,195,005 
Commercial claims in progress (2)   1,834,283    1,329,188    3,163,471    4,276,635 
Labor lawsuits   907,503    200,320    1,107,823    960,455 
Pension funds - reimbursement   801,772    510,165    1,311,937    1,848,779 
Other   1,112,513    2,378,385    3,490,898    2,975,428 
Total   7,338,420    4,418,558    11,756,978    13,257,060 

 

(1)These amounts correspond to the ECL calculated for contingent transactions, which are mentioned in Note 4.
(2)See also Note 39.2.

 

In the opinion of the Bank’s Management and its legal counsel, there are no other significant effects other than those disclosed in these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the amounts and settlement terms of which have been recognized based on the current value of such estimates, considering the probable settlement date thereof.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

18.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other non-financial liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables   70,135,330    80,195,150 
Withholdings   48,365,618    56,175,904 
Miscellaneous payables   47,629,342    68,444,597 
Taxes payables   42,058,349    51,198,311 
Directors’ and syndics’ fees payable   12,175,386    26,524,755 
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement   2,038,708    2,408,322 
Dividends payable (see Note 30)   146,897    121,513 
Other   26,528,943    39,683,151 
Total   249,078,573    324,751,703 

 

19.ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS TO BE RECOVERED AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES TO BE SETTLED

 

The following tables show the analysis of financial assets and liabilities the Bank expects to recover and settle as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

03/31/2024  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   1,149,471,536           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        32,697,803    4,300,297,009 
Derivative financial instruments        57,581,453      
Repo transactions        279,193,344      
Other financial assets   71,739,595    100,945,225    55,546,034 
Loans and other financing (1)   7,071,770    1,966,464,011    527,048,873 
Other debt securities        382,468,389    104,963,828 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   141,951,555    28,242,998      
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   3,318,120           
Total assets   1,373,552,576    2,847,593,223    4,987,855,744 
                
Liabilities               
Deposits   2,019,464,346    3,014,688,017    1,608,554 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss        19,867,094      
Derivative financial instruments        5,950,433      
Repo transactions        20,856,886      
Other financial liabilities        465,202,418    9,048,031 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        12,778,435    6,964,952 
Issued corporate bonds        57,905,245    9,273,688 
Subordinated corporate bonds        11,539,135    342,023,522 
Total liabilities   2,019,464,346    3,608,787,663    368,918,747 

 

(1)The amounts included in “without due date” are related to the non-performing portfolio.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

12/31/2023  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   1,824,170,723           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        2,576,273,837    80,314,333 
Derivative financial instruments        19,928,075      
Repo transactions        933,357,661      
Other financial assets   79,932,423    141,673,926    83,731,924 
Loans and other financing (1)   11,893,971    2,221,253,876    547,080,449 
Other debt securities        220,089,069    434,604,121 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   155,328,077    46,165,681      
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   4,872,886           
Total assets   2,076,198,080    6,158,742,125    1,145,730,827 
                
Liabilities               
Deposits   2,545,614,077    2,564,112,925    295,612 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss        20,962,446      
Derivative financial instruments        4,302,846      
Repo transactions        35,784,780      
Other financial liabilities        555,659,523    12,152,250 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        20,103,660    9,915,975 
Issued corporate bonds        80,962,927    8,287,803 
Subordinated corporate bonds        8,678,541    488,986,652 
Total liabilities   2,545,614,077    3,290,567,648    519,638,292 

 

(1)The amounts included in “without due date” are related to the non-performing portfolio.

 

20.DISCLOSURES BY OPERATING SEGMENT

 

For management purposes, the Bank’s Management has determined that it has only one operating segment related to the banking business. In this sense, the Bank supervises the operating segment income (loss) for the fiscal year in order to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, which is measured on a consistent basis with the profit or loss in the Financial Statements.

 

21.INCOME TAX

 

a)Inflation adjustment on income tax

 

Tax Reform Law 27430, amended by Laws 27468 and 27541, established the following, regarding inflation adjustment on income tax for the fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2018:

 

i)such adjustment will be applicable in the fiscal year in which the variation of the CPI is higher than 100% for the thirty-six months before the end of the tax period;

 

ii)regarding the first, second and third fiscal year after its effective date, this procedure will be applicable if the variation of the abovementioned index, calculated from the beginning until the end of each of those fiscal years exceeds 55%, 30% and 15% for the first, second and third fiscal years of application, respectively;

 

iii)the positive or negative inflation adjustment, as the case may be, corresponding to the first, second and third fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2018, shall be allocated one third in the fiscal year for which the adjustment is calculated and the remaining two thirds in equal parts in the following two immediate fiscal years;

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

iv)the positive or negative inflation adjustment, corresponding to the first and second fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2019, shall be allocated one sixth to the fiscal year in which the adjustment is determined and the remaining five sixth in the following immediate fiscal years; and

 

v)for fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2021, 100% of the adjustment may be deducted in the year in which it is determined.

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, all the conditions established by the income tax Law to practice the inflation adjustment are met (see section “Fiscal years 2019 and 2020” and “Fiscal year 2021” of this note).

 

b)Income tax rate

 

On June 16, 2021, through Decree No. 387/2021, Law No. 27630 was issued. This law established for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, a progressive tax rates scheme of 25%, 30% and 35% which will be applied, on a progressive basis, to the taxable accumulated net profit at the end of each fiscal year.

 

c)The main items of income tax expense in the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements are as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Current income tax expense   98,694,744    20,089,332 
(Income) / loss for deferred income taxes   (9,187,443)   1,505,650 
Income tax loss recorded in the statement of income   89,507,301    21,594,982 
Income tax profit recorded in other comprehensive income   (1,455,575)   (1,369,299)
Total   88,051,726    20,225,683 

 

Fiscal years 2019 and 2020

 

As decided by the Board of Directors in the meeting held on May 11, 2020, considering certain case law on the matter assessed by its legal counsel and tax advisors, on May 26 of that year, the Bank filed with the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP, for its acronym in Spanish) its annual income tax return considering the total effect of the inflation adjustment on income tax (see section a) iv) of this note). As a result, the current income tax determined by Banco Macro SA for fiscal year 2019 amounted to 7,002,124 (not restated). The same criterion was applied to determine the annual income tax report for 2020, which generated accrued income tax for Banco Macro SA for such fiscal year that amounted to 9,933,210 (not restated).

 

In addition, on July 23, 2021, the Bank filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 254,305 (not restated) paid as income tax for the 2020 tax period be reimbursed.

 

As to the tax periods mentioned in previous paragraphs, on November 1, 2021, the AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit, which is in progress.

 

Along with the filings mentioned in the first paragraph of this section, on December 28, 2021, the Bank filed petitions for declaratory judgment with the Federal Administrative Contentious Court for the periods under analysis. The file 22274/2021, for the fiscal year 2019, is in process in Court No. 12 and the file 22278/2021, for the fiscal year 2020, is in process in Court No. 1.

 

Fiscal year 2021

 

On October 17, 2022, Banco Macro SA filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 382,189 (not restated) paid as income tax for the 2021 tax period be reimbursed.

 

On January 3, 2023, the AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit related to the abovementioned fiscal year. On April 8, 2024 the AFIP notified the closure of the audit, without tax adjustment as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

Fiscal year 2022

 

On June 30, 2023, Banco Macro SA filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 654,673 (not restated) paid as income tax for the 2022 tax period be reimbursed.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

On 16 November, 2023, the AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit related to the abovementioned fiscal year, which is in progress as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

Reimbursement actions – Fiscal years 2013 to 2017 and 2018

 

On October 24, 2019, Banco Macro SA filed with the AFIP-DGI (Argentine tax authorities) two reimbursement actions under the terms established by the first paragraph of section 81, Law No. 11683 requesting the reimbursement of 4,782,766 and 5,015,451 (not restated amounts) paid to tax authorities as income tax during tax periods 2013 through 2017 and 2018, respectively, arising from the impossibility to apply the adjustment for inflation and other adjustment mechanisms set forth by income tax Law (prior to the amendments introduced by Laws No. 27430 and 27468 for periods 2013 through 2017, and as revised in 2019 and amended for the 2018 tax period), plus the related compensatory interest (SIGEA [case and file management system] files No. 19144-14224/2019 and 19144-14222/2019). Since tax authorities have not yet issued a resolution with respect to the abovementioned claims, on August 7, 2020, the Bank filed both reimbursement requests under the terms of section 81, Law No. 11683 with the Federal Contentious and Administrative Trial Courts, which are pending in Courts No. 8 and 2 of such jurisdiction, respectively (cases No. 11285/2020 and 11296/2020). Currently, in connection with the file for the fiscal year 2018, the evidence stage is closed and the process for allegation was delivered.

 

In connection with the tax periods mentioned in the previous paragraph, on December 19, 2019, the AFIP notified the beginning of the income tax audit for the 2018 tax period, and on May 3, 2021, it notified the beginning of the income tax audit for periods 2013 through 2017. On October 4, 2021, the AFIP ended the audit for periods 2013 through 2017 as the Bank had exercised in due time its right to resort to justice, and that the admission of reimbursement is subject to a court decision.

 

22.COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

Composition  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time          
Commissions related to obligations   43,327,699    53,106,350 
Commissions related to credit cards   27,430,943    30,927,250 
Commissions related to insurance   3,629,499    5,078,375 
Commissions related to securities value   2,936,020    2,231,729 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   2,693,201    1,990,454 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   1,325,421    6,982 
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted   1,015,224    308,998 
           
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period          
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   1,420,214    79,816 
Commissions related to credit cards   408,904    418,382 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   3,461    72,612 
Commissions related to obligations   (72)   1,799 
Total   84,190,514    94,222,747 

 

23.DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

Composition  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos   80,390,915    141,393,140 
Income from foreign currency exchange   200,904    850,610 
Total   80,591,819    142,243,750 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

24.OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

Composition  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Services   19,281,289    12,181,609 
Adjustments and interest from other receivables   7,443,306    3,567,485 
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses   6,877,251    2,128,870 
Other receivables from financial intermediation   2,195,359    492,065 
Other   8,552,990    3,800,056 
Total   44,350,195    22,170,085 

  

25.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

Composition  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Remunerations   91,400,202    61,356,163 
Payroll taxes   21,913,205    15,605,008 
Compensations and bonuses to employees   16,819,789    11,012,368 
Employee services   3,258,515    3,052,012 
Total   133,391,711    91,025,551 

  

26.ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

Composition  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Fees to directors and syndics   12,035,041    1,823,723 
Taxes   11,787,861    7,672,179 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   9,673,332    6,995,525 
Other fees   5,665,692    4,893,638 
Armored truck, documentation and events   5,185,989    6,301,026 
Electricity and communications   5,106,315    4,132,328 
Security services   4,012,737    4,322,143 
Hired administrative services   2,871,958    323,812 
Advertising and publicity   2,782,962    1,847,976 
Software   2,712,244    3,034,459 
Representation, travel and transportation expenses   755,353    931,280 
Leases   433,062    177,395 
Stationery and office supplies   361,767    405,167 
Insurance   336,886    374,311 
Other   5,188,429    1,953,616 
Total   68,909,628    45,188,578 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

27.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

Composition  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Turnover tax   92,799,848    54,278,280 
From credit cards   26,649,542    19,973,003 
Charges for other provisions   3,720,453    2,567,636 
Other adjustments and interests for miscellaneous obligations   1,715,329    1,858,540 
Deposit guarantee fund contributions   1,687,111    2,351,616 
Insurance claims   1,128,220    890,209 
Donations   529,876    800,747 
Taxes   32,758    179,248 
Loss from sale or depreciation of property, plant and equipment   19,466      
Loss from sale or impairment of investment in properties and other non-financial assets        174,931 
Other   11,301,033    9,379,809 
Total   139,583,636    92,454,019 

 

28.ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES IN THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

The Statement of Cash Flows presents the changes in cash and cash equivalents derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities during the period. For the preparation of the statement of cash flows the Bank adopted the indirect method for Operating Activities and the direct method for Investment Activities and Financing Activities.

 

The Bank considers as “Cash and cash equivalents” the item Cash and deposits in banks and those financial assets that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

 

For the preparation of the Statement of Cash Flows the Bank considered the following:

 

-Operating activities: the normal revenue-producing activities of the Bank as well as other activities that cannot qualify as investing or financing activities.

-Investing activities: the acquisition, sale and disposal by other means 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 shareholders’ equity and liabilities of the Bank and that are not part of the operating or investing activities.

 

The table below presents the reconciliation between the item “Cash and cash equivalents” in the Statement of Cash Flows and the relevant accounting items of the Statement of financial position:

 

Description  03/31/2024   12/31/2023   03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Cash and deposits in banks   1,149,471,536    1,824,170,723    1,154,331,789    1,180,826,064 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   320,846,645    202,801,372           
Other debt securities   40,226,551    66,070,185    2,547,720,021    2,355,866,730 
Loans and other financing   4,287,084    6,129,189    4,053,008    4,181,665 
Total   1,514,831,816    2,099,171,469    3,706,104,818    3,540,874,459 

 

29.CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital from December 31, 2021 to March 31, 2024, amounted to 639,413. The capital stock composition is detailed in Exhibit K to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

  

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

30.EARNINGS PER SHARE - DIVIDENDS

 

Basic earnings per share were calculated by dividing net profit attributable to common shareholders of the Bank by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.

 

In calculating the weighted average of outstanding common shares, the number of shares at the beginning of the year is adjusted, if applicable, by the number of common shares issued or withdrawn during the period, weighted by the number of days those shares have been outstanding. Note 29 provides a breakdown of the changes in the Bank's capital stock.

 

The calculation of basic earnings per share is provided in the “Earnings per share” table of the condensed consolidated interim income Statement. See also Note 40.

 

Dividends paid and proposed

 

The Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 29, 2022, resolved to distribute cash dividends and/or dividends in kind, in this last case, measured at market value for an amount of 14,187,873 (not restated), representing 22.18 pesos per share, subject to prior authorization from the BCRA which, added to the dividends still to be paid because they exceeded the abovementioned limit, amounted to 21,016,844 (not restated) and were recorded in a “Reserve for dividends pending authorization from the BCRA”. Through Communiqué “A” 7719 issued on March 9, 2023, the BCRA established that from April 1, 2023 up to December 31, 2023, financial institutions which have the BCRA’s authorization, will be allowed to distribute up to 40% of the amount of earnings that should have been distributed if the “Earnings distribution” rules had been applied, in six equal, monthly and consecutive installments.

 

The Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2023, decided to distribute cash dividends and/or dividends in kind, in this last case, measured at market value for an amount of 75,040,918 (not restated), representing 117.36 pesos per share, subject to prior authorization from the BCRA. On May 12, 2023 the BCRA authorized the dividends distribution, which were paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 according to the installment schedule.

 

On September 29, 2023, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) distributed cash dividends for an amount of 440,000 (not restated).

 

Through Communiqué “A” 7984 issued on March 21, 2024 the BCRA established that up to December 31, 2024, financial institutions which have the BCRA’s authorization will be allowed to distribute up to 60% of the amount of earnings that should have been distributed if the “Earnings distributions” rules had been applied, in six equal, monthly and consecutive installments. The amount of each dividend installment will be paid in homogeneous currency on each payment date.

 

The Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 12, 2024, approved to distribute cash dividends and/or dividends in kind, in this case measured at market value, for an amount of 401,735,819,252, representing 628.29 pesos per share, subject to prior BCRA authorization. On May 6, 2024, the BCRA authorized this earnings distribution.

 

On the other hand, according to Communiqué “A” 7997 issued on April 30, 2024, the BCRA established that financial institutions which have the BCRA’s authorization will be allowed to distribute earnings in three equal, monthly and consecutive installments. Additionally, financial institutions must grant the option to each non-resident shareholder to receive their dividends –totally or partially– in a single cash installment as long as those funds are applied directly to the primary subscription of Bonds for the reconstruction of a free Argentina (BOPREAL, for its acronym in Spanish) in accordance with current exchange regulations.

 

31.DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE

 

Law No. 24485 and Decree No. 540/1995 created the Deposit Guarantee Insurance System, which was featured as a limited, compulsory and onerous system, aimed at covering the risks of bank deposits, as subsidiary and supplementary to the deposit privilege and protection system established under the Financial Entities Law. The abovementioned legislation also provided for the incorporation of Sedesa with the exclusive purpose of managing the Deposit Guarantee Fund (DGF). Sedesa was incorporated in August 1995.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Bank’s interest in the capital stock of Sedesa according to the percentages disclosed by BCRA Communiqué “B” 12755 on March 4, 2024 is as follows:

 

Banco Macro SA   7.6285%
      
Banco BMA SAU   1.6414%

 

All deposits in pesos and foreign currency placed in participating entities in the form of checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposits or other forms of deposit that the BCRA may determine up to the amount of 6,000 which must meet the requirements provided for in Presidential Decree No. 540/1995 and other requirements that the regulatory authority may determine from time to time. Additionally, through Communiqué “A” 7985 issued on March 27, 2024, the BCRA resolved that, from April 1, 2024, the coverage will be up to 25,000.

 

On the other hand, the BCRA provided from the exclusion of the guarantee system, among others, of any deposits made by other financial entities, deposits made by persons related to the Bank and securities deposits.

 

32.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Cash and deposits in banks          
·  Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Deposits in other entities (1).   1,369    1,594 
Subtotal cash and deposits in Banks   1,369    1,594 
           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities          
· Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1).   11,428,460    20,011,352 
· Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity 02/14/2025, as of March 31, 2024 and Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 02/28/2024 as of December 31, 2023, for the contribution to the Guarantee Fund II in BYMA according to section 45, Law 26831 and supplementary regulations established by CNV standards (NT 2013, as amended).   3,048,887    1,926,975 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, to guarantee the Credit Program for Production Reactivation of the Province of San Juan.   1,283,252    1,438,287 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033 for the minimum statutory guarantee account required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, of the Argentine Securities Commission (CNV).   370,425    415,177 
· Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 2% – Maturity: 11/09/2026, to guarantee the Credit Program for Production Reactivation of the Province of San Juan.   347,455    359,271 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, affected by guarantee the sectoral Credit Program of the Province of San Juan, production investment financing fund.   211,613    216,277 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, as of December 31, 2023 affected by the guarantee of the Regional Economies Competitiveness Program - IDB Loan No. 3174/OC-AR.        22,812 
· Other.   467,311    607,167 
Subtotal Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities   17,157,403    24,997,318 

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Composition (contd.)  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Other financial assets          
· Interests derived from contributions made as protector partner (2).   8,171,284    12,389,455 
· Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Mutual fund shares (1).   2,955,346    2,681,723 
· Financial instruments for minimum statutory guarantee account required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, of the CNV.   598,225    513,511 
· Sundry debtors – other.   947,902    433,423 
· Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the CABA for turnover tax differences.   827    1,254 
        Subtotal Other financial assets   12,673,584    16,019,366 

 

Loans and other financing          
· Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Loans and other financing (1).   939,427    288,391 
  Subtotal Loans and other financing   939,427    288,391 

 

Financial assets delivered as a guarantee          
· Special guarantee checking accounts opened in the BCRA for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities.   99,616,384    103,281,114 
· For securities forward contracts.   28,242,998    46,165,681 
· Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.   13,549,308    10,245,824 
· Other guarantee deposits.   28,785,863    41,801,139 
Subtotal Financial assets delivered as guarantee   170,194,553    201,493,758 
           
Other non-financial assets          
· Real property related to a call option sold.   11,281,001    11,280,992 
· Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Other non-financial assets (1).   15,053    16,719 
Subtotal Other non-financial assets   11,296,054    11,297,711 
Total      212,262,390    254,098,138 

 

(1)According to Law 24467, as amended, and Fintech SGR by-laws, this entity has a risk fund (“Fondo de Riesgo”) which its main objective is to cover the guarantees granted to the protector partners and third parties. The assets of the risk fund could only be applied to partners’ withdrawals, to cover guarantees and other direct expenses.

 

(2)As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2024 it is related to the risk fund Fintech SGR, Alianza SGR and Innova SGR. In order to keep tax benefits related to these contributions, they must be maintained between two and three years from the date they were made.

 

33.TRUST ACTIVITIES

 

The Bank is related to several types of trusts. The different trust agreements according to the business purpose sought by the Bank are disclosed below:

 

33.1Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

The portfolio of financial trusts for investment purposes is completed with definitive trust securities of financial trusts in public and private offering (Confibono, Secubono, Supercanal, Payway cobro anticipado, Solidario de Infraestructura Nasa IV, Moni Mobile and Red Surcos) and certificates of participation (Arfintech).

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, debt securities and certificates of participation in financial trusts for investment purposes, amounted to 1,412,085 and 1,330,061, respectively.

 

According to the latest accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the corpus assets of the trusts exceed the carrying amount in the related proportions.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

33.2Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank (securitization)

 

The Bank transferred financial assets (loans) to trusts for the purpose of issuing and selling securities whose collection is guaranteed by the cash flow resulting from such assets or group of assets. Through this way the funds that were originally used by the Bank to finance the loans are obtained earlier.

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SAU (subsidiary) of this type of trusts amounted to 2,636 and 3,997, respectively.

 

33.3Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

 

As it is common in the Argentine banking market, the Bank requires, in some cases, that the debtors present certain assets or entitlements to receive assets in a trust as a guarantee for the loans granted. This way, the risk of losses is minimized and access to the security is guaranteed in case of the debtor's non-compliance.

 

Trusts usually act as conduits to collect cash from the debtor’s flow of operations and send such cash to the Bank for the payment of the debtor’s loans and thus ensure compliance with the obligations assumed by the trustor and guaranteed through the trust.

 

Additionally, other guarantee trusts manage specific assets, mainly real property.

 

Provided there is no non-compliance or delays by the debtor in the obligations assumed with the beneficiary, the trustee shall not execute the guarantee and all excess amounts as to the value of the obligations are reimbursed by the trustee to the debtor.

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the assets managed by Banco Macro SA and Macro Fiducia SAU, amounted to 7,284,857 and 1,215,977, respectively.

 

33.4Trusts in which the Bank acts as Trustee (Management)

 

The Bank, through its subsidiaries, performs management duties of the corpus assets directly according to the agreements, performing only trustee duties and has no other interests in the trust.

 

In no case shall the trustee be liable with its own assets or for any obligation deriving from the performance as trustee. Such obligations do not imply any type of indebtedness or commitment for the trustee and they will be fulfilled only through trust assets. In addition, the trustee will not encumber the corpus assets or dispose of them beyond the limits established in the related trust agreements. The fees earned by the Bank from its role as trustee are calculated according to the terms and conditions of the agreements.

 

Trusts usually manage funds derived from the activities performed by trustors, for the following main purposes:

 

-guaranteeing, in favor of the beneficiary the existence of the resources required to finance and/or pay certain obligations, such as the payment of amortization installments regarding work or service certificates, and the payment of invoices and fees stipulated in the related agreements,

-promoting the production development of the private economic sector at a provincial level,

-being a party to public work concession agreements granting road exploitation, management, keeping and maintenance.

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 57,303,603 and 55,839,426, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

34.COMPLIANCE WITH CNV REGULATIONS

 

34.1Compliance with CNV standards to act in the different agent categories defined by the CNV:

 

34.1.1Operations of Banco Macro SA

 

Considering Banco Macro SA’s current operations, and according to the different categories of agents established by CNV rules (as per General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended), the Bank is registered with this agency as Agent for the Custody of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds (AC PIC FCI, for their acronyms in Spanish) – Comprehensive Depositary company, clearing and settlement agent and trading agent (ALyC and AN – comprehensive, for their acronyms in Spanish) and is registered in the “List of Authorized companies to guarantee capital market instruments”.

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity as of March 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 4,274,409,657 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation for the different categories of agents in which the Bank is registered, amounting to 470,350 UVAs as of that date, and the minimum required statutory guarantee account of 235,175 UVAs, which the Bank paid-in with government securities as described in Note 32 and the cash deposits in BCRA accounts 000285 and 80285 belonging to the Bank.

 

34.1.2Operations of Macro Securities SAU

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary, and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, such company is registered under the following categories: clearing and settlement agent, trading agent, comprehensive trading agent and mutual investment funds placement and distribution agent and comprehensive mutual investment funds placement and distribution agent (ALyC, AN – comprehensive, ACyD FCI and ACyDI FCI).

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of March 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 120,340,957 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation, amounting to 470,350 UVAs and the minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of shareholders’ equity, which the company paid-in with mutual fund shares. Moreover, as result of the company acting as “ACyD FCI and ACyDI FCI” an amount of 163,500 UVAs will be added to minimum shareholder’s equity.

 

34.1.3Operations of Macro Fondos Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión SA

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary, and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, such company is registered as agent for the Administration of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds.

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of this company as of March 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 20,742,396 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation, amounting to 150,000 UVAs plus 20,000 UVAs per each additional mutual fund it manages. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of shareholders’ equity, which the company paid-in with mutual fund shares.

 

34.1.4Operations of Macro Fiducia SAU

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, such company is registered as Financial Trustee Agent and Non-Financial Trustee Agent.

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of March 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 902,059 and is lower than the minimum amount required by such regulation established in 950,000 UVAs. This condition is corrected by the company on May 9, 2024, as receiving an irrevocable contribution from Banco Macro SA for an amount of 250,000.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

34.1.5Operations of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, this company is registered as Clearing and Settlement Agent – Agroindustrial (ALyC I AGRO, for its acronym in Spanish).

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of March 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 1,692,696 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such General Resolution established in 1,175,000 UVAs. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 40% of the minimum amount of shareholders’ equity.

 

34.1.6Operations of Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA)

 

Considering the current operations of Banco BMA SAU and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, this company is registered as Comprehensive Settlement and Clearing Agent and Trading Agent (ALyC and AN – Integral, as its acronym in Spanish) and as Agent for the Custody of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds (AC PIC FCI, for its acronym in Spanish).

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of March 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 406,746,112 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such General Resolution established in 470,350 UVAs, and is integrated with cash balances and equivalents belonging to Banco BMA SAU.

 

On the other hand, the shareholders’ equity of BMA Asset Management SA (formerly known as Itaú Asset Management SA) as of March 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 13,208,462 and exceeds the minimum amount required to act as Agent for the Administration of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds, amounting to 150,000 UVAs plus 20,000 UVAs per each additional mutual fund it manages. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of shareholders’ equity, which the company paid-in with mutual fund shares.

 

Similarly, the shareholders’ equity of BMA Valores SA (formerly known as Itaú Valores SA) as of December 31, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 5,678,211 and exceeds the minimum shareholders’ equity required, established in 470,350 UVAs, to act as Comprehensive Clearing and Settlement Agent (ALyC Integral, for its acronym in Spanish) and 163,500 UVAs to act as Comprehensive Mutual Investment Funds Placement and Distribution Agent, also integrated into mutual funds.

 

34.2Documents in custody

 

As a general policy, the Bank delivers for custody to third parties the documentary support of its aged accounting and management operations, i.e. those whose date is prior to the last fiscal year-end. In compliance with CNV General Resolution No. 629 requirements, the Bank has placed (i) the Inventory Books for fiscal years ended up to and including December 31, 2017, and (ii) certain documentation supporting the economic transactions for fiscal years ended up to and including December 31, 2017, under the custody of the following companies: AdeA Administradora de Archivos SA (warehouse located at Ruta 36, km 31.5, Florencio Varela, Province of Buenos Aires) and ADDOC Administración de Documentos SA (warehouse located at Avenida Circunvalación Agustín Tosco with no number, Colectora Sur, between Puente San Carlos and Puente 60 blocks, Province of Córdoba and Avenida Luis Lagomarsino 1750, formerly Ruta 8 Km 51,200, Pilar, Province of Buenos Aires).

 

In addition, the documentary support in digital format is stored in CD rom, DVD rom and the Bank’s own servers.

 

On the other hand, Banco BMA SAU safeguards the documentary support of its aged accounting and management operations, as established by CNV General Resolution No. 629, in its facilities at Victoria Ocampo No. 360, 7th floor. Additionally, ADDOC Administración de documentos SA is entrusted with the deposit of documentation not included in article 5, paragraph a.3) Section I, Chapter V, Title II of the standards (NT 2013, as amended), as well as aged documentation, which is placed in its Plant 3 warehouses, located at Ruta 36, km 31,500, Bosques, Florencio Varela, Province of Buenos Aires.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

34.3As depositary of mutual funds

 

34.3.1As of March 31, 2024 Banco Macro SA, in its capacity as depositary company, holds in custody the shares in mutual funds subscribed by third parties and assets from the following mutual funds:

 

Funds  Number of shares   Equity 
Argenfunds Abierto Pymes   3,216,820,380    40,472,474 
Argenfunds Ahorro Pesos   176,041,316    12,616,171 
Argenfunds Financiamiento Pesos   100,000    100 
Argenfunds Gestión Pesos   15,976,445,349    18,078,857 
Argenfunds Infraestructura   1,514,910    56 
Argenfunds Inversión Dólares   1,000    857 
Argenfunds Inversión Pesos   3,111,833,380    9,040,613 
Argenfunds Liquidez   9,610,665,874    90,298,304 
Argenfunds Renta Argentina   306,460,401    25,668,243 
Argenfunds Renta Balanceada   519,494,284    26,770,770 
Argenfunds Renta Capital   14,163,108    12,604,811 
Argenfunds Renta Crecimiento   3,321,012    2,791,795 
Argenfunds Renta Dinámica   87,902,584,422    21,520,645 
Argenfunds Renta Fija   570,381,691    69,082,154 
Argenfunds Renta Flexible   46,040,329    885,023 
Argenfunds Renta Global   168,355,964    4,571,980 
Argenfunds Renta Mixta   34,142,553    412,151 
Argenfunds Renta Mixta Plus   1,352,780    1,091,083 
Argenfunds Renta Pesos   96,499,608    8,160,156 
Argenfunds Renta Total   548,961,979    2,802,558 
Argenfunds Renta Variable   1,381,493,340    516,552 
Argenfunds Retorno Absoluto   218,382,470    3,278,363 
Pionero Acciones   28,130,217    19,812,820 
Pionero Ahorro Dólares   28,115,066    24,604,433 
Pionero Argentina Bicentenario   424,876,097    12,502,579 
Pionero Capital   841,206,069    7,685,837 
Pionero Crecimiento   1,686,724,286    8,518,827 
Pionero Desarrollo   53,964,108    252,293 
Pionero Empresas FCI Abierto Pymes   404,167,141    14,401,519 
Pionero FF   97,898,261    10,540,221 
Pionero Gestión   2,252,548,269    36,221,189 
Pionero Infraestructura   2,216,424,751    7,430,630 
Pionero Patrimonio I   100,000    100 
Pionero Pesos   2,758,340,107    139,367,793 
Pionero Pesos Plus   32,697,705,814    989,944,778 
Pionero Recovery   1,621,035,111    1,805,210 
Pionero Renta   50,473,973    36,704,390 
Pionero Renta Ahorro   409,624,885    53,810,880 
Pionero Renta Ahorro Plus   1,207,984,965    37,892,610 
Pionero Renta Balanceado   8,208,692,460    47,805,368 
Pionero Renta Estratégico   654,972,301    21,675,961 
Pionero Renta Fija Dólares   11,558,571    11,943,483 
Pionero Renta Mixta I   186,732,227    13,246,396 
Pionero Retorno   1,724,324,621    9,934,572 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

34.3.2As of March 31, 2024 Banco BMA SAU, in its capacity as depositary company, holds in custody the shares in mutual funds subscribed by third parties and assets from the following mutual funds:

 

Funds  Number of shares   Equity 
Goal Acciones Argentinas   17,819    2,748,402 
Goal Renta Crecimiento   24,813,562    22,130,237 
Goal Acciones Plus   5,512,796    746,318 
Goal Capital Plus   24,014,844    1,008,239 
Goal Ahorro Max   129,345,074    6,873,916 
Goal Multiestrategia   110,000    167 
Goal Multiestrategia Plus   110,000    167 
Goal Perfomance   65,332,675    5,148,291 
Goal Perfomance II   247,952    7,654 
Goal Perfomance III   252,458,706    9,449,905 
Goal Pesos   2,435,585,136    290,941,726 
Goal Premium   10,600,096    27,808 
Goal Renta Dólares   6,213,364    5,995,259 
Goal Renta Dólares Estrategia   7,796,237    7,705,345 
Goal Renta Dólares Plus   2,139,597    2,172,888 
Goal Renta Global   186,706,062    21,457,354 
Goal Retorno Total   17,314,689    887,915 
Goal Renta Pesos   23,693,138    1,851,039 

 

35.ACCOUNTING ITEMS THAT IDENTIFY THE COMPLIANCE WITH MINIMUM CASH REQUIREMENTS

 

The items recognized by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for March 2024 are listed below, indicating the amounts as of month-end of the related items:

 

Items  Banco Macro SA   Banco BMA SAU 
Cash and deposits in banks          
Amounts in BCRA accounts   274,295,727    177,031,592 
Other debt securities          
Government securities computable for the minimum cash requirements   585,079,725      
Financial assets delivered as guarantee          
Special guarantee accounts with the BCRA   78,037,888    21,578,496 
Total     937,413,340    198,610,088 

 

36.PENALTIES APPLIED TO THE BANK AND SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS INITIATED BY THE BCRA

 

BCRA Communiqué “A” 5689, as supplemented and amended, requires financial institutions to disclose in their Financial Statements certain information regarding summaries and penalties received from certain regulatory authorities, regardless of the amounts involved and the final conclusions of each case.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

36.1The situation of Banco Macro SA as of March 31, 2024:

 

Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA

 

Financial summary proceedings: No. 1496 dated 02/24/2016.

 

Reason: control observations over subsidiaries. Penalty amount: 30,608 (not restated).

 

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA and 11 members of the Board of Directors.

 

Status: On 04/07/2016, the Bank filed the defenses and evidence on the BCRA. On 05/18/2016 the Bank requested on behalf of the person who was acting as Vice Chairman of the Bank when these summary proceedings were initiated, the resolution of the motion for lack of standing to be sued. On 09/09/2020, the BCRA filed Resolution No. 132/20 (notified on 02/22/2021) which acquitted Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo and imposed a fine to the Bank and other responsible directors. On 03/01/2021 the Bank paid the fines. On 03/15/2021 the Bank filed a direct appeal against such resolution to the BCRA, which will be decided at Courtroom I of the Federal Civil and Commercial Court of Appeals (CNACAF, for its acronym in Spanish). The fine imposed on the person who was acting as Chairman of the Bank when this summary was initiated, was abrogated due to his passing. On 02/09/2023 the CNACAF issued a sentence, dismissing the direct appeals, with cost. For this reason, the Bank filed a Federal extraordinary appeal, which was granted for the federal law interpretation but rejected on the grounds of alleged arbitrariness. On 04/20/2023, the corresponding petition for denied appeal was filed against the rejection for the alleged arbitrariness, which is under study with the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice (CSJN, for its acronym in Spanish). As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, this proceeding is pending resolution.

 

Criminal foreign exchange summary proceedings: No. 7642 dated 10/18/2021.

 

Reason: Supposed non-compliance with article 1 sections e) and f) of the Criminal Foreign Exchange Regime (TO by Decree No. 480/95), together with points 5, 9, 15 and 18 of BCRA Communiqué “A” 6770, and points 1.2 and 5.3 of the BCRA Communiqué “A” 6844.

 

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA, Foreign Exchange Team Leader, head of Foreign Exchange and Banking Operations manager and Compliance manager.

 

Status: On 12/29/2021, Banco Macro SA and the natural persons subject to summary proceedings filed their joint defenses, offering evidence and requesting an acquittal. On 03/15/2022, the BCRA dismissed the previous defenses performed by the Bank and the rest of the responsibles who, on 03/25/2022, filed an extraordinary appeal and a nullity request which was dismissed by the BCRA. Against such resolution, on 04/25/2022 a complaint appeal was filed to the Economic Federal Court, Courtroom No. 5, which dismissed the abovementioned appeal and submitted the file to an administrative area to continue with the proceeding. On 04/04/2023, the Bank filed a Defense Statement, being closed the evidence stage. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the file is still pending.

 

Criminal foreign exchange summary proceedings: No. 8062 dated 08/08/2023.

 

Reason: Alleged infringements of Criminal Foreign Exchange Law, section 1(e) and (f), as well as points 1.2, 3.6.2, 3.16.1, 5.3, 10.4.2.4 and 10.4.2.5 of the Revised Text on Foreign Exchange Matters.

 

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA, Foreign exchange Team Leader, Foreign Exchange Control Head, Banking Transactions Manager and Compliance Manager.

 

Status: The case is at its initial stage, the BCRA have not yet resolved the previous defenses and no opened case for the production of evidence.

 

Penalties imposed by the Financial Information Unit (UIF)

 

File: No. 248/2014 (UIF Note Presidency 245/2013 11/26/2013) dated 07/30/2014.

 

Reason: alleged deficiencies in preparing certain “Reports on suspicious transactions (ROS)” due to cases of infringement detected in certain customer files. Penalty amount: 330 (not restated).

 

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA, the members of the Board and those in charge of anti-money laundering regulation compliance.

 

Status: on 12/26/2016 the UIF passed Resolution No. 164/16 imposing fines on those responsible and issuing a favorable decision on the plea of lack of capacity to be sued lodged by two of the Directors. On 01/26/2017 the fines imposed were paid. Against such resolution, the Bank and the individuals liable filed direct appeals, which will be decided at Room III of the CNACAF. Such appeals were dismissed through a final sentence dated 07/18/2019. On 08/15/2019, the Bank filed a federal extraordinary appeal which was dismissed through resolution dated 09/26/2019. On 10/03/2019 the Bank filed a complaint appeal to CSJN which was dismissed on 02/29/2024.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Additionally, there are pending summary proceedings before the CNV and the UIF, as described below:

 

File: No. 1480/2011 (CNV Resolution No. 17529) dated 09/26/2014.

 

Reason: potential non-compliance with the obligation to inform a “Significant Event”. Penalty amount: 500 (not restated).

 

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA, 10 members of the Board, 3 regular members of the Statutory Audit Committee and the person/s responsible for market.

 

Status: on 10/28/2014 the Bank and the persons involved filed their defenses offering evidence and requesting their acquittal. On 08/03/2015 the term to produce evidence was closed and on 08/19/2015 the defendants lodged their memorials. On 03/04/2021, the Board of Directors of the CNV filed a resolution dismissing the nullity and imposing a fine to the Bank jointly and severally with its Directors at the moment when the facts were investigated. Against such resolution, on 05/03/2021 a direct appeal was filed. In December 2021, the CNV referred the proceedings to the Federal Civil and Commercial Court of Appeals (CNACCF, for its acronym in Spanish), under the file number 14633/2021. On August 10, 2023, the Court considered the notice sent to the Argentine Government’s legal counsel. On 02/20/2024, the Court resolved to revoke the appealed resolution, declaring the sanctioning action extinguished for having infringed the guarantee of reasonable period and due process, with costs to the defeated party. On 03/06/2024 the CNV brought an Extraordinary Federal Appeal.

 

File: No. 137/2015 (UIF Resolution No. 136/2017) dated 12/19/2017.

 

Reason: alleged breach to the contents of the Code of Procedure applicable to Anti-money Laundering and Terrorism Financing as Settlement and Clearing Agent at the time of an inspection of the CNV and to the Internal Audit Process referred to in its capacity as comprehensive settlement and clearing agent (UIF Resolution No. 229/2011, as amended), Penalty amount: 50 (not restated).

 

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA and 23 members of the Management Body during the period that is the subject matter of these summary proceedings.

 

Status: on 04/23/2019, UIF passed Resolution No. 41, whereby it resolved the lack of responsibility of three of the Directors, and also imposed fines to the rest liable. On 05/15/2019 the imposed fines were paid and on 06/12/2019, the Bank, its Board of Directors and its statutory audits filed a direct appeal against such resolution, requesting a repeal of the penalty imposed. The file was submitted to Courtroom V of CNACAF. On 05/11/2021, such Courtroom issued a sentence dismissing the direct appeal filed by the Banco Macro SA and against that on 05/26/2021, this Bank filed a federal extraordinary appeal. On 12/09/2021 the CNACAF decided to allow the imposed Extraordinary appeal submitted the file to the CSJN on 02/03/2022. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the CSJN had not issued a decision on the appeal filed.

 

File: No. 1208/2014 (UIF Resolution No. 13/2016) dated 01/15/2016.

 

Reason: alleged failure to comply with Anti-Money Laundering Law, as amended, and UIF Resolution No. 121/11.

 

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA and 11 members of the Board of Directors.

 

Status: on 05/17/2018 UIF passed resolution No. 13/2016, whereby it filed the summary proceedings related to observations over an overall inspection performed by the BCRA. On 06/15/2018, the liable parties filed their defenses. On 07/02/2018, the UIF sustained the lack of capacity to be sued by one of the Directors, discarding his responsibility in this summary proceeding. On 01/08/2021 UIF filed Resolution No. 80 which imposed a fine to the Bank and the other liable parties. On 01/26/2021 through the BCRA account, the fine was paid for an amount of 60 (not restated). On 03/02/2021, against such resolution, a direct appeal was filed to CNACAF which was dismissed. On 08/27/2021 a Federal extraordinary appeal against such decision was filed. On 10/07/2021, the CNACAF dismissed the extraordinary appeal filed, passing the complaint appeal to CSJN. On November 7, 2023, the appeal was dismissed and the fine was confirmed.

 

File: No. 379/2015 (UIF Resolution No. 96/2019) dated 09/17/2019.

 

Reason: alleged failure to comply with Anti-Money Laundering Law, as amended, and UIF Resolution No. 121/11.

 

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA and 11 members of the Board Directors.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Status: On 10/02/2019, Banco Macro SA and the liable individuals were notified about the initiation of the proceedings. On 10/31/2019, the Bank and the individuals subject to summary proceedings filed their defense. On 01/07/2020, the party hearing the summary proceedings considered the defense filed and deferred the motion to dismiss for lack of capacity to be sued and statute of limitations upon issuing an opinion about the substance of the case. The administrative terms were suspended due to the social and preventive lockdown declared in the country due to the Covid-19 pandemic (DNU 297/2020), up to and including 11/29/2020. On 11/30/2020, terms were resumed (DNU 876/2020). On 03/02/2021, the passing of one of the Directors was informed and the lapse of the action against him was requested. In addition, as part of the BCRA summary proceedings styled “File No, 100889/15 – Banco Macro SA, Summary Proceedings No. 1496”, Resolution No. 2020-132-E-GDEBCRA-SEFYC#BCRA was issued, whereby penalties were imposed on Banco Macro SA and the parties subject to those proceedings, currently pending before the CNACAF, Courtroom I (File No. 3784/2021). The transactions for which the parties are investigated have already been subject to penalties in the abovementioned BCRA summary proceedings; therefore, there cannot be simultaneous penalties based on the same subject matter. As a result, a request was made to prevent the application of all types of penalties to the parties subject to the summary proceedings. On 08/18/2021, it was resolved to set the case for the production of evidence. On 05/05/2022 the probationary period was closed and the actions were put to pledge, and on 07/13/2022 it moved to the stage of preparation of the final report. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the case is pending resolution.

 

Although the penalties described above do not involve material amounts, as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the total amount of monetary penalties received, pending payment due to any appeal lodged by the Bank, amounts to 500 and was recognized according to the BCRA Communiqués “A” 5689 and 5940, as amended and supplemented.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the above mentioned judicial proceedings.

 

36.2The situation of Banco BMA SAU as of December 31, 2023:

 

Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA

 

File: No. 7810. 

 

Reason: alleged breach in exchange matters, 1 operation in 2018 and 12 operations in 2020. 

 

Proceeding filed against: Entity’s General Manager. 

 

Status: on October 25, 2022, Banco BMA SAU filed their defenses. On April 20, 2023, the BCRA ordered the opening of the evidence stage, which is in progress as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

37.CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

 

37.1Banco Macro SA

 

The corporate bonds liabilities recorded by the Bank are as follows:

 

Corporate Bonds  Original value   Residual face
value as of
03/31/2024
   03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Subordinated Resettable – Class A  USD 400,000,000 (1)  USD 400,000,000    353,562,657    497,665,193 
Non-subordinated – Class E  USD 17,000,000 (2)  USD 17,000,000    14,144,272    18,884,825 
Non-subordinated – Class F  USD 53,000,000 (3)  USD 53,000,000    44,523,138    62,802,980 
Total                412,230,067    579,352,998 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

On April 26, 2016, the general regular shareholders’ meeting approved the creation of a Global Program for the Issuance of Medium-Term Debt Securities, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 23576, as amended and further applicable regulations, up to a maximum amount outstanding at any time during the term of the program of USD 1,000,000,000 (one billion US dollars), or an equal amount in other currencies or power units, under which it is possible to issue simple corporate bonds, not convertible into shares in one or more classes. Also, on April 28, 2017, the General Regular and Special Shareholder’ Meeting resolved to extend the maximum amount of the abovementioned Global Program up to USD 1,500,000,000 (one thousand five hundred millions US dollars), and on April 27, 2018, the abovementioned Shareholders’ Meeting resolved to increase the maximum amount of the Global Program for the Issuance of Corporate Bonds, in face value, from USD 1,500,000,000 to USD 2,500,000,000 or an equal amount in other currencies, as determined by the Board of Directors in due time. Finally, on October 20, 2021 due to a Board of Director resolution, the Bank required from the CNV a five-year extension of the abovementioned program, which was approved by the Regulator through a note issued on December 15, 2021.

 

(1)On November 4, 2016, under the abovementioned Global Program, the Bank issued Subordinated Resettable Corporate Bonds, class A, at a fixed rate of 6.750% p.a. until reset date, fully amortizable upon maturity (November 4, 2026) for a face value of USD 400,000,000 (four hundred million US dollars), under the terms and conditions set forth in the pricing supplement dated October 21, 2016. Interest is paid semiannually on May 4 and November 4 of every year and the reset date was November 4, 2021.

 

As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the reset rate was established until the maturity date at 6.643% as a result of the benchmark reset rate plus 546.3 basis points, according to the abovementioned terms and conditions. As the Bank had not exercised the option to fully or partially redeem the issuance on the reset date and under the conditions established in the pricing supplement, it was established up to maturity.

 

On the other hand, it could be fully redeemed, not partially, and only for tax or regulatory purposes. The Bank used the funds derived from such issuance to grant loans in accordance with BCRA guidelines.

 

(2)On May 2, 2022, under the abovementioned Global Program, the Bank issued Class E non-subordinated simple corporate bonds not convertible into shares, for a face value of USD 17,000,000 at a fixed rate of 1.45%, fully amortizable upon maturity (May 2, 2024), under the terms and conditions set forth in the price supplement dated April 21, 2022. Interest is paid quarterly on August 2, 2022, November 2, 2022, February 2, 2023, May 2, 2023, August 2, 2023, November 2, 2023, February 2, 2024, and May 2, 2024.

 

At any time, according to the current regulations, particularly the BCRA’s foreign exchange regulations, the Bank may opt to redeem Class E Corporate Bonds in full, not partially, at a price equal to (a) 102% of the outstanding principal if the Bank decides to make the redemption from the date of issuance and settlement through the term of 9 months therefrom, including the last business day; (b) 101% of outstanding principal if the Bank decides to make the redemption within the term starting 9 months after the date of issuance and settlement until the Class E maturity date, in all cases, along with the additional amount and accrued and unpaid interest, excluding the redemption date.

 

On May 2, 2024, the whole issuance of this series and the interest service corresponding to the period between February 2, 2024, date included, and May 2, 2024 were paid off.

 

(3)On October 31, 2023, under the abovementioned Global Program, the Bank issued Class F corporate bonds for a face value of USD 53,000,000 (fifty-three million US dollars) at a fixed rate of 5%, fully amortizable upon maturity (October 31, 2024), under the terms and conditions set forth in the price supplement dated October 24, 2023. Interest is paid semiannually on April 30, 2024, and at the expiration date.

 

At any time, according to the current regulations, particularly the BCRA’s foreign exchange regulations, the Bank may opt to redeem Class F corporate bonds in full, but not partially, at a price equal to (a) 102% of the outstanding principal if the Bank decides to redeem the bonds between the date of issuance and settlement date through the term of 9 months therefrom, including the last business day; (b) 101% of outstanding principal if the Bank decides to redeem them within the term starting 9 months after the date of issuance and settlement through Class F corporate bonds maturity date; in any case, along with the additional amounts and accrued and unpaid interest, excluding the redemption date.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

37.1Banco BMA SAU

 

The corporate bonds liabilities recorded by Banco BMA SAU are as follows:

 

Corporate Bonds  Original value   Residual face
value as of
03/31/2024
   03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Non-subordinated –Series XXXII   1,000,000(1)   1,000,000(1)   8,511,523    7,562,925 
Total             8,511,523    7,562,925 

 

(1)Value expressed in thousands of pesos.

 

On February 29, 2008, the shareholders’ meeting of Banco BMA SAU approved the presentation of a program for the issuance and placement of corporate bonds for USD 250,000,000 or its equivalent in other currencies. On April 30, 2008, the Board of Directors of the CNV authorized through resolution No. 15869 the entry of Banco Itaú Argentina SA into public offering regime through the issuance of corporate bonds for up to an amount of USD 250,000,000 or its equivalent in other currencies. On April 30, 2008, the CNV approved the Program Prospectus.

 

On March 9, 2013, the shareholders’ meeting of Banco BMA SAU resolved to extend the amount of the Corporate Bonds Program up to USD 350,000,000 or its equivalent in other currencies. On May 23, 2018, the CNV approved through resolution No.19527 the increase in the amount and the extension of the Program.

 

On March 14, 2022, under the abovementioned Program, Banco BMA SAU issued non-subordinated corporate bonds Series XXXII at a fixed rate of 2.78% plus UVA adjustment, fully amortizable upon maturity (August 18, 2025). Interest is paid quarterly, in arrears.

 

38.OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS

 

In addition to Note 4, the Bank maintains different off balance sheet transactions, pursuant to the BCRA standards. The composition of the amounts of the main off balance sheet transactions as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties   4,869,104,110    5,287,497,410 
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)   922,585,225    1,220,415,421 
Checks already deposited and pending clearance   144,640,788    165,290,079 
Outstanding checks not yet paid   52,244,968    119,940,045 

 

(1)Related to collaterals used to secure loans transactions and other financing, under the applicable rules in force on this matter.

 

39.TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

39.1Tax claims

 

The AFIP and tax authorities of the relevant jurisdictions have reviewed the tax returns filed by the Bank related to income tax, minimum presumed income tax and other taxes (mainly turnover tax). As a result, there are claims pending at court and/or administrative levels, either subject to discussion or appeal. The most significant claims are summarized below:

 

a)AFIP’s challenges against the income tax returns filed by former Banco Bansud SA (for the fiscal years from June 30, 1995, through June 30, 1999, and for the irregular six-month period ended December 31, 1999) and by former Banco Macro SA (for the fiscal years ended from December 31, 1998, through December 31, 2000).

 

The matter under discussion that has not been resolved as yet and on which the regulatory agency bases its position is the impossibility of deducting credits that have collateral security, an issue that has been addressed by the Federal Administrative Tax Court and CSJN in similar cases, which have issued resolutions that are favorable to the Bank’s position.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

b)The AFIP’s ex-officio undocumented expenses determinations for the periods February, April, May 2015 and from July 2015 through January 2018, both included of date April 19, 2021, On October 5, 2021, the Bank filed an appeal to the Federal Tax Court which is in process in Courtroom B, Office 6, under file 2021-96970075.

 

c)Ex-officio turnover tax determinations in progress and/or adjustments, as a withholding agent and over municipal fees, pending resolution by the tax authorities of certain jurisdictions.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the abovementioned proceedings other than those disclosed in these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

39.2Other claims

 

Before merging with and into the Bank, Banco Privado de Inversiones SA (BPI) had a pending class action styled “Adecua v, Banco Privado de Inversiones on ordinary proceedings”, File No. 19073/2007, pending with National Commercial Court No. 3, Clerk’s Office No. 5, whereby it was required to reimburse to its clients the life insurance amounts overcharged to amounts payable as well as to reduce the amounts charged in this regard in the future; this legal proceeding was concluded upon the abovementioned merger because BPI complied in full with the terms of the court-approved agreement reached with Adecua before answering the complaint. However, in March 2013, when BPI had already been merged with and into the Bank, the trial court resolved to amend the terms of the agreement and ordered the reimbursement of amounts of money to a larger number of clients as compared to the number arising from the terms approved by the court in due time. Such resolution was appealed by the Bank as BPI’s surviving company. The appeal was dismissed by the Court of Appeals, which abrogated both the trial court decision and the court-approved agreement, thus ordering the Bank to answer the complaint. This gave rise to the filing of an extraordinary appeal against such decision as well as the subsequent filing of a complaint for the extraordinary appeal denied. On May 5, 2021, the Bank was notified of the dismissal of the complaint appeal, ordering the return of the main process to the National Court of Appeals for continuing with the proceedings, who also submitted them to the trial court, which received them on 09/27/2021 and were requested as effectum vivendi in proceedings “Estado Nacional – Ministerio Producción de la Nación c/ Asociación de Defensa de los Consumidores y Usuarios de la R.A y otros s/Ordinario” (File No. 6757/2013), in which the Bank is not a party, by the national commercial court No. 6, clerk’s office No. 11, where, as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, they are still filed.

 

Moreover, the Bank is subject to another collective action for the same purpose, currently pending with National Commercial Court No. 7, Clerk’s Office No. 13, styled Unión de Usuarios y Consumidores v, Nuevo Banco Bisel on ordinary proceedings, File No. 44704/2008.

 

There are also other class actions initiated by consumer protection associations in relation to the collection of certain commissions and/or financial charges or practices and certain withholdings made by the Bank to individuals as CABA stamp tax withholding agent.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the abovementioned proceedings other than those disclosed in these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

40.RESTRICTION ON DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTION

 

a)According to BCRA regulations, 20% of Banco Macro SA income for the year, without including Other comprehensive income, for the year plus/less prior-year adjustments and less accumulated losses as for the prior year-end, if any, should be allocated to the legal retained earnings.

 

b)Through Communiqué “A” 6464, as amended, the BCRA establishes the general procedure to distribute earnings. According to that procedure, earnings may only be distributed if certain circumstances are met, such as no records of financial assistance from the BCRA due to illiquidity or shortages in payments of minimum capital or minimum cash requirement deficiencies and not being subject to the provisions of sections 34 and 35 bis of the Financial Entities Law (sections dealing with tax payment and restructuring agreements and reorganization of the Bank), among other conditions listed in the abovementioned communiqué that must be met. In addition, the earnings distribution approved by the shareholders’ meeting of the Bank could only be formalized once the Superintendence of Financial and Foreign Exchange Entities of the BCRA approved it.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Additionally, profits may only be distributed to the extent that the financial institution has positive results, after deducting, on a non-accounting basis, from retained earnings and the optional reserves for the future distribution of profits, (i) the amounts of the legal and other earnings reserves which are mandatory, (ii) all debit amounts of each one of the accounting items recognized in “Other Comprehensive Income”, (iii) income from the revaluation of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and investment property, (iv) the positive net difference between the amortized cost and the fair value of government debt instruments and/or monetary regulation instruments issued by the BCRA for those instruments recognized at amortized cost, (v) the adjustments identified by the Superintendence of Financial and Exchange Entities of the BCRA or by the independent external auditor and that have not been recognized in the accounting records and (vi) certain franchises granted by the BCRA. Moreover, no profit distributions shall be made out of the profit originated as a result of the first-time application of the IFRS, for which a normative reserve was created, and its balance as of March 31, 2024 was 101,052,679 (nominal value: 3,475,669).

 

The Bank must verify that, after completion of the earning distribution, a capital maintenance margin equal to 3.5% of risk-weighted assets is kept, apart from the minimum capital required by law, to be integrated by Tier 1 (COn1) ordinary capital, net of deductible items (CDCOn1).

 

According to Communiqué “A” 7984, the BCRA established that up to December 31, 2024, financial institutions which have the prior BCRA’s authorization will be allowed to distribute earnings up to 60% of the amount that would have corresponded in six equal, monthly and consecutive installments. Moreover, the BCRA established that the calculation of the items to determine the distributable earnings, as well as the amount of the installments, must be stated in constant currency as of the date of the meeting and the date of payment of each installment, as applicable. Subsequently, through Communiqué “A” 7997, the BCRA established that financial institutions that resolve or have resolved to distribute earnings within the framework of what is expected by the Communiqué "A” 7984, will be allowed to distribute earnings in three equal, monthly and consecutive installments up to the related amount in accordance with the abovementioned Communiqué. Such Communiqué also established that financial institutions must grant the option to each non-resident shareholder to receive their dividends –totally or partially– in a single cash installment as long as those funds are applied directly to the primary subscription of Bonds for the reconstruction of a free Argentina (BOPREAL, for its acronym in Spanish) in accordance with current exchange regulations.

 

c)Pursuant to CNV General Resolution No. 622, the shareholders’ meeting in charge of analyzing the annual Financial Statements will be required to decide on the application of the Bank’s retained earnings, such as the actual distribution of dividends, the capitalization thereof through the delivery of bonus shares, the creation of earnings reserves additional to the legal earnings retained or a combination of any of these applications.

 

Moreover, as it is mentioned in Note 30, the Regular Shareholders’ Meeting of Banco Macro SA held on April 12, 2024 decided to applied the unappropriated retained earnings for an amount of 587,913,905 (not restated) as follows (the abovementioned figures are stated in constant currency as of December 31, 2023):

 

a)117,460,821 to the Legal Reserve;

 

b)1,737,776 to the Personal Asset Tax on Business Companies; and

 

c)468,715,308 to the Facultative Reserve for Future Distribution of Earnings.

 

In addition, the shareholders decided to partially apply the Facultative Reserve for Future Distribution of Earnings, in order to allocate up to the amount of 294,130,168 (the abovementioned figures are stated in constant currency as of December 31, 2023) to the payment of a cash dividend and/or dividend in kind subject to prior authorization from the BCRA. On May 6, 2024, the BCRA authorized this earnings distribution.

 

41.CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TRANSPARENCY POLICY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

 

As a financial institution, Banco Macro SA is governed by Financial Entities Law No. 21526, as supplemented, and the regulations issued by the BCRA, and is exposed to intrinsic risks related to the financial industry. Moreover, the Bank adheres to the good banking practices laid out in BCRA Communiqué “A” 7465 - Financial Entities Corporate Governance Guidelines. Detailed explanations about the main aspects related to capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management related to the Bank, are disclosed in Note 45 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

Additionally, the table below shows the minimum capital requirements measured on a consolidated basis, effective for the month of March 2024, together with the integration thereof (computable equity) as of the end of such month:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Item  03/31/2024 
Minimum capital requirements   548,916,744 
Computable equity   3,140,848,842 
Capital surplus   2,591,932,098 

 

42.CHANGES IN THE ARGENTINE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL MARKETS

 

In the last years, the argentine financial market has observed a prolonged period of volatility in the market prices of public and private financial instruments, including a high level of country risk, an increase in the official exchange rate between the argentine peso and the US dollar, an increase in interest rates and a significant acceleration of the inflation rate (see Note 3. section "unit of measurement").

 

Particularly, related to the price of the US dollar, since the end of 2019 the gap between the official price of the US dollar -used mainly for foreign trade- and alternative market values began to widen significantly, having reached maximum peaks close to 200%. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the aforementioned gap amounts to approximately 38%.

 

Regarding the administration of the national public debt, a restructuring process has been observed, including various voluntary exchanges and agreements reached regarding debts with the Paris Club and the International Monetary Fund.

 

In this context, on December 10, 2023, the new authorities of the argentine national government took office and issued a series of emergency measures. Among the main objectives pursued, among other relevant issues, are a regulatory flexibility in economic matters, reduction of the fiscal deficit mainly through a reduction in spending, including reduction of different types of subsidies. Likewise, there was a devaluation of the argentine peso close to 55% against to the US dollar (increasing the US dollar price from 366.50 pesos to 799.95 pesos on December 13, 2023), which has generated an acceleration of the inflation rate, with interannual inflation measured from the national CPI published by INDEC being 289.4% at the date of issue of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

The comprehensive program pursued by the new national government includes reforms in the economy, justice, foreign relations, infrastructure and others. On December 20, 2023, through Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 70/2023, a significant number of reforms were established, regarding which different actors presented various protections or unconstitutionality requests to Justice to stop their application. On the other hand, as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, a bill is under parliamentary treatment and include among its points, delegation of powers to the Executive Branch, tax, labor and social security reforms, among others.

 

In addition, the local and international macroeconomic context generates certain degree of uncertainty regarding its future progress, considering the level of the global economic recovery.

 

Therefore, the Bank’s Management permanently monitors any changes in the abovementioned situations, to determine the possible actions to adopt and to identify the possible impact on its financial situation that may need to be reflected in the future Financial Statements.

 

43.EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

No other significant events occurred between the end of the period and the issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements that may materially affect the financial position or the profit and loss of the period, not disclosed in these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

44.ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

These condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements are presented in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA, as mentioned in Note 3. These accounting standards may not conform to accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 60Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B
 
CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

COMMERCIAL  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
In normal situation   1,236,270,938    1,356,414,152 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   108,065,432    104,053,613 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   98,575,337    131,517,141 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,029,630,169    1,120,843,398 
           
Subject to special monitoring   2,789,052      
In observation          
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   2,788,963      
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   89      
           
Troubled   5,850,363    7,217,206 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   3,865,735    5,526,792 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,984,628    1,690,414 
           
With high risk of insolvency   156,096    6,026,814 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   103,316    491,940 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral        4,112,685 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   52,780    1,422,189 
           
Irrecoverable   2,965,616    3,295,312 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   2,965,616    3,295,312 
           
Subtotal commercial   1,248,032,065    1,372,953,484 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 61Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Performing   1,554,506,251    1,877,677,557 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   108,764,058    139,681,193 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   82,057,987    114,499,858 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,363,684,206    1,623,496,506 
           
Low risk   22,597,502    15,870,722 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   809,637    385,553 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   1,441,927    408,776 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   20,345,938    15,076,393 
           
Low risk - in special treatment   71,305    117,533 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   71,305    117,533 
           
Medium risk   10,687,231    10,644,183 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   152,131    202,406 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   505,203    241,123 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   10,029,897    10,200,654 
           
High risk   7,954,289    10,208,505 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   107,283    291,015 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   44,015    136,956 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   7,802,991    9,780,534 
           
Irrecoverable   4,844,593    5,047,199 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   4,813    5,126 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   353,155    525,023 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   4,486,625    4,517,050 
           
Subtotal consumer and mortgage   1,600,661,171    1,919,565,699 
Total   2,848,693,236    3,292,519,183 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 62Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual figures as established by the BCRA. The conciliation with the condensed consolidated interim Statements of financial position is listed below.

 

   03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing   2,500,584,654    2,780,228,296 
Added:          
Allowances for loans and other financing   69,202,619    81,341,779 
Adjustment amortized cost and fair value   8,286,204    22,435,659 
Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost   826,469    1,008,496 
Corporate bonds   10,640,358    15,647,704 
Subtract:          
Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value   (894,010)   (995,773)
Loans to employees   (3,445,554)   (2,984,568)
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities   263,492,496    395,837,590 
Total computable items   2,848,693,236    3,292,519,183 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 63Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT C
 
 
CONSOLIDATED CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Number of customers  Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   340,285,004    11.95    325,234,962    9.88 
50 next largest customers   396,093,375    13.90    448,339,194    13.62 
100 next largest customers   228,999,980    8.04    260,601,569    7.90 
Other customers   1,883,314,877    66.11    2,258,343,458    68.60 
                     
Total (1)   2,848,693,236    100.00    3,292,519,183    100.00 

 

(1)See reconciliation in Exhibit B.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 64Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT D
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Remaining terms to maturity    
Item  Matured  Up to 1
month
  Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
  Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
  Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
  Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
  Over 24
months
  Total 
Non-financial government sector   623,817   1,988,230   71,412   88,039   144,390   130,509       3,046,397 
Financial sector       30,463,469   455,777   1,268,395   3,378,816   1,972,164   320,326   37,858,947 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   18,331,945   1,133,635,427   440,730,563   497,800,688   512,036,346   409,403,711   449,472,300   3,461,410,980 
                                  
Total   18,955,762   1,166,087,126   441,257,752   499,157,122   515,559,552   411,506,384   449,792,626   3,502,316,324 

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual future cash flows that include interest and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Remaining terms to maturity    
Item  Matured  Up to 1
month
  Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
  Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
  Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
  Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
  Over 24
months
  Total 
Non-financial government sector   164   4,777,539   2,148,952   165,600   275,969   318,501       7,686,725 
Financial sector       11,789,627   566,381   3,960,976   5,944,849   3,287,502   1,289,415   26,838,750 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   23,850,362   1,499,932,361   569,151,441   534,482,203   588,397,166   496,131,106   509,078,566   4,221,023,205 
                                  
Total   23,850,526   1,516,499,527   571,866,774   538,608,779   594,617,984   499,737,109   510,367,981   4,255,548,680 

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual future cash flows that include interest and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 65Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT F
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

     Original                 Depreciation of the period    
Item   value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Total life
estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers  Difference
for
conversion
  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  Difference
for
conversion
  Of the
period
  At the end  Residual value
at the end of
the period
 
Cost                                       
Real property  510,541,965  50  568,389  403,381  1,490,923     78,910,352     410,384     2,789,345  81,289,313  430,908,583 
Furniture and facilities  90,464,467  10  384,878  550,857  1,009,318  (654 51,721,192     354,609  (88 1,539,294  52,905,789  38,401,363 
Machinery and equipment  148,568,612  5  4,379,871  1,866,457  190,239  (34,274 111,493,562     1,614,986  (5,810 3,252,483  113,125,249  38,112,742 
Vehicles  16,865,688  5  756,851  179,700     (16,097 11,917,284     126,105  (4,194 471,629  12,258,614  5,168,128 
Other  11,367,749  3  735        (15,945 11,252,576     50,894  (2,041 60,873  11,260,514  92,025 
Work in progress  12,958,619     3,141,798     (2,690,480)                      13,409,937 
Right of use real property  52,990,590  5  3,453,823  8,758,525     (62,077 40,623,096  (252,599) 8,776,810  (37,919 2,306,068  33,861,836  13,761,975 
Right of use furniture  3,777,820  5              649,655              649,655  3,128,165 
Total property, plant and equipment  847,535,510     12,686,345  11,758,920     (129,047 306,567,717  (252,599) 11,333,788  (50,052 10,419,692  305,350,970  542,982,918 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Original                 Depreciation for the fiscal year  Residual  
Item  value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Total life
estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers  Difference
for
conversion
  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  Difference
for
conversion
  For the
fiscal year
  At the end  value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                        
Real property  449,515,646  50  59,262,440  257,294  2,021,173     67,640,522  (217,583) 41,632     11,529,045  78,910,352  431,631,613 
Furniture and facilities  69,798,774  10  18,173,119  222,648  2,714,468  754  45,987,204  2,788  223,263  102  5,954,361  51,721,192  38,743,275 
Machinery and equipment  101,342,312  5  57,043,466  10,409,329  544,117  48,046  108,679,975  1,858  10,409,415  6,962  13,214,182  111,493,562  37,075,050 
Vehicles  13,574,543  5  4,540,509  1,252,538  (13,844) 17,018  11,319,641  10,235  1,015,738  4,599  1,598,547  11,917,284  4,948,404 
Other  3,912  3  11,341,364  703     23,176  11,197,675     703  2,303  53,301  11,252,576  115,173 
Work in progress  6,121,194     13,733,940  72,587  (6,823,928)                      12,958,619 
Right of use real property  38,348,671  5  16,775,749  2,200,885  6,561  60,494  34,648,825  (1,049) 1,032,156  79,610  6,927,866  40,623,096  12,367,494 
Right of use furniture     5  3,777,820                       649,655  649,655  3,128,165 
Total property, plant and equipment  678,705,052     184,648,407  14,415,984  (1,551,453) 149,488  279,473,842  (203,751) 12,722,907  93,576  39,926,957  306,567,717  540,967,793 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 66Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT F
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Original
value at
  Useful life        Difference  Depreciation of the period  Residual value 
Item  beginning of
fiscal year
  estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  for
conversion
  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  Of the
period
  At the end  at the end of
period
 
Cost                                  
Leased properties  1,872,684  50           323,563  5,871     3,243  332,677  1,540,007 
Other investment properties  44,591,934  50  830,976  103,474  (818) 2,148,181  (8,122) 103,474  208,682  2,245,267  43,073,351 
Total investment property  46,464,618     830,976  103,474  (818) 2,471,744  (2,251) 103,474  211,925  2,577,944  44,613,358 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Original value  Useful life           Difference  Depreciation for the fiscal year  Residual value 
Item  at beginning
of fiscal year
  estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers  for
conversion
  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  For the fiscal
year
  At the end  at the end of
the fiscal year
 
Cost                                     
Leased properties  1,872,685  50        (1)    283,113  5,372     35,078  323,563  1,549,121 
Other investment properties  40,758,038  50  2,470,089  581,626  1,944,429  1,004  1,316,977  333,379  356,458  854,283  2,148,181  42,443,753 
Total investment property  42,630,723     2,470,089  581,626  1,944,428  1,004  1,600,090  338,751  356,458  889,361  2,471,744  43,992,874 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 67Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT G
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Original
value at 
  Useful life            Depreciation of the period  Residual
value at the
 
Item  beginning of
fiscal year
  estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers   Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  Of the
period
  At the end  end of the
period
 
Cost                                   
Licenses  66,969,713  5  1,373,623         46,353,897  (5,605)    3,164,269  49,512,561  18,830,775 
Other intangible assets  295,191,053  5  9,624,787  1,940,850      201,831,739  258,818  1,344,335  10,488,571  211,234,793  91,640,197 
Total intangible assets  362,160,766     10,998,410  1,940,850      248,185,636  253,213  1,344,335  13,652,840  260,747,354  110,470,972 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Original
value at 
  Useful life            Depreciation for the fiscal year  Residual
value at the
 
Item  beginning of
fiscal year
  estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  For the
fiscal year
  At the end  end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                  
Licenses  52,701,643  5  14,268,773     (703) 36,905,668  (1,584)    9,449,813  46,353,897  20,615,816 
Other intangible assets  183,303,478  5  112,827,276  931,835  (7,866) 164,034,232  1,666  28,477  37,824,318  201,831,739  93,359,314 
Total intangible assets  236,005,121     127,096,049  931,835  (8,569) 200,939,900  82  28,477  47,274,131  248,185,636  113,975,130 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 68Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT H
 
CONSOLIDATED DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Number of customers  Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   1,201,909,781    23.87    614,268,947    12.02 
50 next largest customers   664,528,562    13.20    495,709,242    9.70 
100 next largest customers   228,827,295    4.54    208,211,954    4.07 
Other customers   2,940,495,279    58.39    3,791,832,471    74.21 
Total   5,035,760,917    100.00    5,110,022,614    100.00 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 69Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT I
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1 month   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24 months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Deposits   4,686,284,908    218,303,057    227,523,410    7,339,469    1,849,840    9,057    5,141,309,741 
From the non-financial government sector   518,881,630    6,527,430    2,964,178    8,381    1,697         528,383,316 
From the financial sector   13,371,241                             13,371,241 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   4,154,032,037    211,775,627    224,559,232    7,331,088    1,848,143    9,057    4,599,555,184 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   19,867,094                             19,867,094 
Derivative instruments   5,252,316    698,117                        5,950,433 
Repo transactions   21,054,262    16,837                        21,071,099 
Other financial institutions   21,054,262    16,837                        21,071,099 
Other financial liabilities   447,672,694    2,798,392    1,650,878    3,166,450    4,654,889    15,001,601    474,944,904 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   3,434,739    6,097,531    4,268,924    4,213,708    2,259,959    52,153    20,327,014 
Issued corporate bonds   1,093,443    14,181,824    63,913    45,091,845    9,401,665         69,832,690 
Subordinated corporate bonds        11,364,635         11,364,635    22,729,272    364,882,989    410,341,531 
Total   5,184,659,456    253,460,393    233,507,125    71,176,107    40,895,625    379,945,800    6,163,644,506 

 

This exhibit discloses contractual future cash flows that include interests and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 70Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT I
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  Remaining terms to maturity    
Item  Up to 1 month   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Deposits   4,694,990,738    282,449,788    211,647,401    99,891,731    1,986,512    22,346    5,290,988,516 
From the non-financial government sector   276,883,859    9,260,885    7,699,399         2,573         293,846,716 
From the financial sector   30,605,533                             30,605,533 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   4,387,501,346    273,188,903    203,948,002    99,891,731    1,983,939    22,346    4,966,536,267 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   20,962,447                             20,962,447 
Derivative instruments   622,746    2,130,656    197,692    1,351,752              4,302,846 
Other financial institutions   35,881,080    12    3,606    10,658              35,895,356 
Repo transactions   35,881,080    12    3,606    10,658              35,895,356 
Other financial liabilities   534,471,805    2,099,063    2,556,171    4,235,273    6,670,150    19,308,807    569,341,269 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   14,037,877    5,606,112    3,767,214    3,200,468    3,347,472    94,062    30,053,205 
Issued corporate bonds        129,312    21,482,010    63,444,395    8,460,345         93,516,062 
Subordinated corporate bonds             16,248,471    16,248,471    32,496,943    521,687,711    586,681,596 
Total   5,300,966,693    292,414,943    255,902,565    188,382,748    52,961,422    541,112,926    6,631,741,297 

 

This exhibit discloses contractual future cash flows that include interests and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 71Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT J
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Amounts at
beginning of
       Decreases   Monetary
effects
generated by
     
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   03/31/2024 
Provisions for eventual commitments   3,195,005    703,172         85,219    (1,130,609)   2,682,349 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   758                   (258)   500 
Contingencies with the BCRA        2,543         2,543           
Other   10,061,297    3,086,142    373    561,768    (3,511,169)   9,074,129 
Total provisions   13,257,060    3,791,857    373    649,530    (4,642,036)   11,756,978 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Amounts at
beginning of
       Decreases   Monetary
effects
generated by
     
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   12/31/2023 
Provisions for eventual commitments   3,289,869    2,897,021         221,432    (2,770,453)   3,195,005 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   2,364                   (1,606)   758 
Contingencies with the BCRA        1,819         1,819           
Other   9,517,895    16,016,624    240,380    6,504,879    (8,727,963)   10,061,297 
Total provisions   12,810,128    18,915,464    240,380    6,728,130    (11,500,022)   13,257,060 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 72Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT L
 
CONSOLIDATED FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS
AS OF MARCH 31,2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
       Total per currency     
Item  Total parent
company and
local branches
   US dollar   Euro   Real   Other   Total 
Assets                              
Cash and deposits in banks   992,393,932    970,633,576    18,255,440    200,641    3,304,275    1,698,725,006 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1)   122,005,832    122,005,832                   2,634,252,639 
Other financial assets   104,394,131    99,135,771    54,148         5,204,212    120,056,592 
Loans and other financing   507,160,475    504,352,399    225,816         2,582,260    272,891,130 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   507,160,475    504,352,399    225,816         2,582,260    272,891,130 
Other debt securities   63,578,404    63,578,404                   134,407,010 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   24,429,236    24,373,665    55,571              84,550,054 
Equity Instruments at fair value through profit or loss   371,778    371,778                   521,591 
Total assets   1,814,333,788    1,784,451,425    18,590,975    200,641    11,090,747    4,945,404,022 
                               
Liabilities                              
Deposits   1,112,352,691    1,112,329,026    23,665              1,551,798,130 
Non-financial government sector   20,913,252    20,913,252                   52,057,160 
Financial sector   7,536,284    7,536,284                   10,774,296 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   1,083,903,155    1,083,879,490    23,665              1,488,966,674 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   14,203,500    14,203,500                   20,950,673 
Derivative instruments   5,127,009    5,127,009                     
Other financial liabilities   146,918,112    144,218,411    2,240,629         459,072    130,959,149 
Financing from the BCRA and other financial institutions   18,828,672    15,898,929    347,483         2,582,260    23,309,769 
Issued corporate bonds   58,645,291    58,645,291                   81,650,013 
Subordinated corporate bonds   353,562,657    353,562,657                   497,665,193 
Other non-financial liabilities   4,239,697    4,239,697                   6,863,209 
Total liabilities   1,713,877,629    1,708,224,520    2,611,777         3,041,332    2,313,196,136 

 

(1)Mainly including Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency for 15,024,563 and Argentine government Treasury bonds tied to the US dollar for 3,067,315.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 73Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Net financial Income / (Loss) 
   Mandatory measurement 
Item  Quarter ended
03/31/2024
   Quarter ended
03/31/2023
 
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss          
Gain from government securities   1,279,205,460    50,066,629 
Gain from private securities   6,579,049    (11,848,619)
Gain from derivative financial instruments Forward transactions   5,165,322    754,331 
Gain / (loss) from other financial assets   3,165,288    65,775 
Gain from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   435,066    197,394 
Gain from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (1)   (14,504,187)   (1,954,215)
For measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss          
Loss from derivative financial instruments Options   (7,607,761)   (1,617,179)
Total   1,272,438,237    35,664,116 

 

(1)Net amount of reclassifications to profit of instruments classified at fair value through other comprehensive income that were derecognized or charged during the period.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 74Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  Net financial Income / (Loss) 
Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective interest rate of
financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
  Quarter ended
03/31/2024
   Quarter ended
03/31/2023
 
Interest income          
for cash and bank deposits   3,134,723    2,134,741 
for government securities   29,086,502    431,531,876 
for private securities   1,049,607    381,421 
for loans and other financing          
Non-financial public sector   1,666,183    1,501,473 
Financial sector   1,027,390    412,896 
Non-financial private sector          
Overdrafts   71,365,004    36,221,746 
Documents   56,909,484    35,222,511 
Mortgage loans   108,751,110    42,681,516 
Pledge loans   3,142,762    3,110,065 
Personal loans   69,749,155    100,643,359 
Credit cards   64,916,578    70,542,157 
Financial leases   3,509,792    446,939 
Other   83,614,201    43,314,588 
for repo transactions          
Central Bank of Argentina   151,841,815    26,036,407 
Other financial institutions   64,547    62,407 
Total   649,828,853    794,244,102 
Interest expense          
for Deposits          
Non-financial private sector          
Checking accounts   (64,109,013)   (22,924,336)
Saving accounts   (13,087,739)   (4,969,041)
Time deposits and investments accounts   (449,934,586)   (467,689,883)
Other   (25)     
for financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   (2,137,158)   (823,757)
for repo transactions          
Other financial institutions   (4,109,022)   (4,810,625)
for other financial liabilities   (3,090,680)   (1,446,332)
for issued corporate bonds   (4,746,191)   (62,347)
for other subordinated corporate bonds   (6,034,948)   (5,211,035)
Total   (547,249,362)   (507,937,356)

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 75Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

Interest and adjustment for the application of the
effective interest rate of financial assets measured at
fair value through other comprehensive income
  Income for the
period
    Other
comprehensive
income
    Income for the
period
    Other
comprehensive
income
 
  Quarter ended
03/31/2024
    Quarter ended
03/31/2024
    Quarter ended
03/31/2023
    Quarter ended
03/31/2023
 
for debt government securities     64,935,342       6,996,632       92,494,148       (7,293,993 )
Total     64,935,342       6,996,632       92,494,148       (7,293,993 )

 

   Income of the period 
Item  Quarter ended
03/31/2024
   Quarter ended
03/31/2023
 
Commissions income          
Commissions related to obligations   43,327,627    53,108,149 
Commissions related to credits   1,018,685    381,610 
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees   1,325,421    6,982 
Commissions related to securities value   2,936,020    2,231,729 
Commissions for credit cards   27,839,847    31,345,632 
Commissions for insurances   3,629,499    5,078,375 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   4,113,415    2,070,270 
Total   84,190,514    94,222,747 
           
Commissions expense          
Commissions related to trading with debt securities   (213,538)   (118,280)
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   (944,475)   (400,596)
Other          
Commissions paid ATM exchange   (5,378,135)   (5,546,474)
Checkbooks commissions and clearing houses   (1,742,546)   (1,843,311)
Credit cards and foreign trade commissions   (1,851,103)   (859,100)
Total   (10,129,797)   (8,767,761)

  

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 76Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT R
 
 
VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

      Movements between stages of the period     
        ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
       
Item  Balances at
beginning of
the
fiscal year
  ECL of the
next 12
months
  Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
  Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
  Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
  03/31/2024 
Other financial assets   902,568   (126,151)          (294,521)  481,896 
Loans and other financing   81,341,779   7,434,993   14,386,433   (4,514,653)  (29,445,933)  69,202,619 
Other financial institutions   35,216   (1,749)  27       (11,816)  21,678 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                         
Overdrafts   10,922,241   1,201,877   339,224   (425,531)  (3,831,565)  8,206,246 
Documents   4,948,144   1,572,741   127,821   (20,903)  (1,854,697)  4,773,106 
Mortgage loans   7,417,213   332,651   753,409   450,402   (2,680,832)  6,272,843 
Pledge loans   530,287   74,880   (15,828)  16,358   (188,178)  417,519 
Personal loans   15,185,750   627,717   1,123,417   1,300,686   (5,479,141)  12,758,429 
Credit cards   16,210,388   339,222   2,339,418   2,174,142   (6,010,302)  15,052,868 
Financial leases   162,044   5,255   11,283   41   (56,848)  121,775 
Other   25,930,496   3,282,399   9,707,662   (8,009,848)  (9,332,554)  21,578,155 
Eventual commitments   3,195,005   402,041   237,621   245   (1,152,563)  2,682,349 
Other debt securities   18,211   17,432           (7,965)  27,678 
Total of allowances   85,457,563   7,728,315   14,624,054   (4,514,408)  (30,900,982)  72,394,542 

 

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

 

  Movements between stages for the fiscal year     
        ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
       
Item  Balances at
beginning of
the
fiscalyear
  ECL of the
next 12
months
  Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
  Financial
instruments
with
impairment
  Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
  12/31/2023 
Other financial assets   429,859   995,370           (522,661)  902,568 
Loans and other financing   51,948,880   28,166,978   19,400,980   45,800,615   (63,975,674)  81,341,779 
Other financial institutions   38,439   50,620           (53,843)  35,216 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                         
Overdrafts   2,487,671   3,275,279   6,248,293   3,806,841   (4,895,843)  10,922,241 
Documents   2,673,259   3,491,367   1,654,036   1,294,466   (4,164,984)  4,948,144 
Mortgage loans   5,637,220   (168,338)  1,615,941   6,173,273   (5,840,883)  7,417,213 
Pledge loans   895,403   (36,389)  371,277   40,025   (740,029)  530,287 
Personal loans   19,583,710   8,471,349   967,558   6,027,560   (19,864,427)  15,185,750 
Credit cards   13,058,990   9,031,126   2,712,385   8,233,821   (16,825,934)  16,210,388 
Financial leases   102,157   108,429   42,518   20,575   (111,635)  162,044 
Other   7,472,031   3,943,535   5,788,972   20,204,054   (11,478,096)  25,930,496 
Eventual commitments   3,289,869   2,850,810   149,281   814   (3,095,769)  3,195,005 
Other debt securities   3,755   25,186       262   (10,992)  18,211 
Total of allowances   55,672,363   32,038,344   19,550,261   45,801,691   (67,605,096)  85,457,563 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 77Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  03/31/2024  12/31/2023 
ASSETS               
Cash and deposits in banks   8      878,300,066  1,428,625,988 
Cash          306,830,816  539,275,203 
Central Bank of Argentina          274,295,727  515,509,854 
Other local and foreign entities          296,679,330  373,755,966 
Other          494,193  84,965 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   8  A   3,909,575,258  2,345,991,270 
Derivative financial instruments   8      42,279,672  136,769 
Repo transactions   8      218,319,703  799,820,555 
Other financial assets   5, 7 and 8  R   99,642,911  139,053,183 
Loans and other financing   6, 7 and 8  B, C, D and R   2,130,332,976  2,319,119,101 
Non-financial public sector          2,816,898  7,151,377 
Other financial entities          29,295,452  8,682,795 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents          2,098,220,626  2,303,284,929 
Other debt securities   7 and 8  A and R   404,237,992  545,940,484 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   8 and 29      119,209,640  149,665,110 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   8  A   2,701,008  3,973,684 
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements   10      463,386,189  466,341,904 
Property, plant and equipment      F   487,412,533  484,993,662 
Intangible assets      G   85,009,779  86,282,050 
Other non-financial assets   11      51,561,461  65,295,871 
Non-current assets held for sale          36,966,066  36,966,067 
TOTAL ASSETS          8,928,935,254  8,872,205,698 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 78Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes   Exhibits  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
LIABILITIES                  
Deposits   8 and 13   H and I   4,308,084,818    4,183,504,490 
Non-financial public sector           517,538,659    282,727,782 
Financial sector           8,330,258    11,254,151 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents           3,782,215,901    3,889,522,557 
Derivative financial instruments   8   I   148,703    113,930 
Repo transactions   8   I   20,856,886    35,784,780 
Other financial liabilities   8 and 15   I   298,470,069    390,435,332 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   8   I   10,756,481    11,475,939 
Issued corporate bonds   8 and 35   I   60,842,410    86,062,071 
Current income tax liabilities   19       291,589,818    282,541,233 
Subordinated corporate bonds   8 and 35   I   354,537,635    499,037,547 
Provisions   15   J and R   8,752,197    8,902,791 
Deferred income tax liabilities           48,439,388    60,592,678 
Other non-financial liabilities   16       166,343,418    214,354,831 
TOTAL LIABILITIES           5,568,821,823    5,772,805,622 
                   
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                  
Capital stock   27   K   639,413    639,413 
Non-capital contributions           12,429,781    12,429,781 
Capital adjustments           866,848,912    866,848,912 
Earnings reserved           1,267,024,498    1,267,024,498 
Unappropriated retained earnings           891,406,193    924,592 
Accumulated other comprehensive income           46,344,907    61,051,279 
Net income of the period / fiscal year           275,419,727    890,481,601 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY           3,360,113,431    3,099,400,076 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES           8,928,935,254    8,872,205,698 

 

Notes 1 to 41 to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements and exhibits A to D, F to L, O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 79Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  Quarter ended
03/31/2024
  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
 
Interest income      Q   612,726,321   884,761,681 
Interest expense      Q   (473,630,169)  (506,643,368)
Net interest income          139,096,152   378,118,313 
Commissions income   20  Q   73,397,532   92,574,707 
Commissions expense      Q   (5,813,042)  (7,131,204)
Net commissions income          67,584,490   85,443,503 
Subtotal (Net interest income plus Net commissions income)          206,680,642   463,561,816 
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss      Q   1,148,644,610   21,141,926 
Profit from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost              232 
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency   21      71,906,980   140,980,351 
Other operating income   22      25,448,117   16,012,729 
Credit loss expense on financial assets          (15,145,756)  (13,453,556)
Net operating income          1,437,534,593   628,243,498 
Employee benefits   23      (104,707,360)  (88,285,779)
Administrative expenses   24      (54,443,446)  (43,341,341)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets      F and G   (19,600,765)  (18,669,726)
Other operating expenses   25      (122,742,814)  (90,140,143)
Operating income          1,136,040,208   387,806,509 
Income from subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements   10      6,931,379   4,826,293 
Loss on net monetary position          (780,334,603)  (336,115,091)
Income before tax on continuing operations          362,636,984   56,517,711 
Income tax on continuing operations   19.b)      (87,217,257)  (18,649,171)
Net income from continuing operations          275,419,727   37,868,540 
Net income of the period          275,419,727   37,868,540 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 80Chairperson

 

 

SEPARATE EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Quarter ended
03/31/2024
   Quarter ended
03/31/2023
 
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders   275,419,727    37,868,540 
Plus: Potential dilutive effect inherent to common shares          
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders adjusted for dilution   275,419,727    37,868,540 
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the period   639,413    639,413 
Plus: Weighted average of additional common shares with dilutive effects          
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the period adjusted for dilution   639,413    639,413 
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)   430.7384    59.2239 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 81Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  Quarter ended
03/31/2024
  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
 
Net income of the period           275,419,727   37,868,540 
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss                 
Foreign currency translation differences from Financial Statements conversion           (14,063,350)  (822,130)
Foreign currency translation differences of the period           (14,063,350)  (822,130)
Profit or loss from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))           (5,507,050)  (2,542,980)
Profit or loss of the period from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)       Q   622,844   (7,434,816)
Adjustment for reclassification of the period           (9,095,229)  3,522,537 
Income tax   19.b)       2,965,335   1,369,299 
Interest in other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method           4,864,028   140,823 
Income of the period from interest in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method           4,864,028   140,823 
Total other comprehensive loss that will be reclassified to profit or loss           (14,706,372)  (3,224,287)
Total other comprehensive loss           (14,706,372)  (3,224,287)
Total comprehensive income of the period           260,713,355   34,644,253 

 

Notes 1 to 41 to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements and exhibits A to D, F to L, O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 82Chairperson

 

CONDESED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Capital
stock
  Non-capital
contributions
    Other Comprehensive
Income
  Earnings Reserved     
Changes  Notes   Outstanding
shares
  Additional
paid-in capital
  Capital
adjustments
 
  Accumulated
foreign
currency
translation
difference
from
Financial
Statements
conversion
  Other  Legal  Other  Unappropriated
retained
earnings
  Total
Equity
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year       639,413   12,429,781   866,848,912   16,921,591   44,129,688   519,629,920   747,394,578   891,406,193   3,099,400,076 
Total comprehensive income of the period                                         
- Net income of the period                                   275,419,727   275,419,727 
- Other comprehensive loss of the period                   (14,063,350)  (643,022)              (14,706,372)
Amount at the end of the period       639,413   12,429,781   866,848,912   2,858,241   43,486,666   519,629,920   747,394,578   1,166,825,920   3,360,113,431 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Capital
stock
  Non-capital
contributions
    Other Comprehensive
Income
  Earnings Reserved     
Changes  Notes    Outstanding
shares
  Additional
paid-in
capital
  Capital
adjustments
  Accumulated
foreign
currency
translation
difference
from
Financial
Statements
conversion
  Other  Legal  Other  Unappropriated
retained
earnings
  Total
Equity
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the period       639,413   12,429,781   866,848,912   2,125,031   (1,976,834)  478,987,599   856,497,096   203,856,604   2,419,407,602 
Total comprehensive income of the period                                         
- Net income of the period                                   37,868,540   37,868,540 
- Other comprehensive loss of the period                   (822,130)  (2,402,157)              (3,224,287)
Amount at the end of the period       639,413   12,429,781   866,848,912   1,302,901   (4,378,991)  478,987,599   856,497,096   241,725,144   2,454,051,855 

 

Notes 1 to 41 to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements and exhibits A to D, F to L. O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 83Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes   03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Cash flows from operating activities              
Income of the period before income tax        362,636,984    56,517,711 
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the period        780,334,603    336,115,091 
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:               
Amortization and depreciation        19,600,765    18,669,726 
Credit loss expense on financial assets        15,145,756    13,453,556 
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency        (31,384,428)   (94,196,150)
Other adjustments        (586,426,851)   249,220,100 
Net increase / (decrease) from operating assets:               
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        (1,562,962,182)   (110,952,029)
Derivative financial instruments        (42,142,903)   200,790 
Repo transactions        581,500,852    140,679,974 
Loans and other financing               
Non-financial public sector        4,334,479    4,951,886 
Other financial entities        (20,612,657)   (2,823,822)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents        189,918,547    106,146,839 
Other debt securities        141,702,492    516,698,449 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee        30,455,470    (665,056)
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss        1,272,676    (191,563)
Other assets        56,095,468    (5,430,328)
Net increase / (decrease) from operating liabilities:               
Deposits               
Non-financial public sector        234,810,877    (88,385,881)
Financial sector        (2,923,893)   (395,106)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents        (107,306,656)   (355,901,383)
Derivative financial instruments        34,773    378,219 
Repo transactions        (14,927,894)   17,401,532 
Other liabilities        (138,282,854)   (101,947,408)
Income tax payments        (1,011,392)   (11,830,824)
Total cash from operating activities (A)        (90,137,968)   687,714,323 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 84Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Cash flows from investing activities             
Payments:             
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets      (17,305,571)   (19,443,743)
Total cash used in investing activities (B)      (17,305,571)   (19,443,743)
Cash flows from financing activities             
Payments:             
Non-subordinated corporate bonds      (57,064)   (48,683)
Other payments related to financing activities      (1,477,011)   (1,611,949)
Collections / Incomes:             
Financing from local financial entities      2,464,429    6,249,741 
Total cash used in financing activities (C)      930,354    4,589,109 
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (D)      58,727,945    153,728,359 
Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents (E)      (501,918,876)   (667,522,053)
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D+E)      (549,704,116)   159,065,995 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year  32   1,428,625,988    3,454,026,368 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period  32   878,921,872    3,613,092,363 

 

Notes 1 to 41 to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements and exhibits A to D, F to L, O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

  85Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

1.CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

Banco Macro SA (hereinafter, the “Bank”) is a business corporation (sociedad anónima) organized in the Argentine Republic that offers traditional banking products and services to companies, including those companies operating in regional economies as well as to individuals, thus strengthening its goal to be a multiservice bank. In addition, the Bank performs certain transactions through its subsidiaries Macro Bank Limited (a company organized under the laws of Bahamas), Macro Securities SAU, Macro Fiducia SAU, Macro Fondos SGFCISA, Argenpay SAU and Fintech SGR.

 

Macro Compañía Financiera SA was created in 1977 as a non-banking financial institution. In May 1988, it received the authorization to operate as a commercial bank and was incorporated as Banco Macro SA. Subsequently, as a result of the merger process with other entities, it adopted other names (among them, Banco Macro Bansud SA) and since August 2006, Banco Macro SA.

 

The Bank’s shares are publicly listed on Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos (BYMA) since November 1994 and as from March 24, 2006, they are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Additionally, on October 15, 2015 they were authorized to be listed on the Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA (MAE).

 

Since 1994, Banco Macro SA’s market strategy has mainly focused on the regional areas outside the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA, for its acronym in Spanish). Following this strategy, in 1996, Banco Macro SA started the process to acquire entities and assets and liabilities during the privatization of provincial and other banks.

 

In 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2010, the Bank acquired the control of Banco Bansud SA, Nuevo Banco Suquía SA, Nuevo Banco Bisel SA and Banco Privado de Inversiones SA, respectively. Such entities merged with and into Banco Macro SA in December 2003, October 2007, August 2009 and December 2013, respectively. During the fiscal year 2006, the Bank acquired control over Banco del Tucumán SA, which was merged with Banco Macro SA in October 2019. Additionally, on October 1, 2021, the Bank acquired the control of Fintech SGR that, as explained in Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued, this is a structured entity in which the Bank has control.

 

During 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020 the Bank in conjunction with other entities of the argentine financial system made contributions in the company Play Digital SA for a total amount of 977,225 (not restated), reaching an equity interest of 9.1886%. See also Note 1 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

On May 18, 2023, Banco Macro SA acquired 100% of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) capital stock at USD 5,218,800 payable with the proceeds of this company’s dividends. The main purpose of this company is grain brokerage. For further information see also Note 9.

 

Additionally, on November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA, for its acronym in Spanish), authorized the acquisition by Banco Macro SA of 100% of the capital stock of Banco Itaú Argentina SA, Itaú Asset Management SA and Itaú Valores SA. For further information see also Note 1 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

On May 22, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

2.OPERATIONS OF THE BANK

 

Note 2 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements includes a detailed description of the agreements that relate the Bank with the Provincial and Municipal governments.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

3.BASIS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPLICABLE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

These condensed separate interim Financial Statements of the Bank were prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA, in its Communiqué “A” 6114 as supplemented. Except for the exceptions established by the BCRA, which are explained in the following paragraph, such framework is based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professionals Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE, for its acronym in Spanish). The abovementioned international standards include the IFRS, the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and the interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or former IFRIC (SIC).

 

The transitory exceptions and regulatory guidelines established by BCRA to the application of effective IFRS, that affect the preparation of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements are as follows:

 

a)According to Communiqué “A” 6114, as supplemented, and in the convergence process through IFRS, the BCRA established that since fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, financial institutions defined as “Group A” by BCRA rules, in which the Bank is included, begin to apply section 5.5 “Impairment” of the IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (sections B5.5.1 to B5.5.55), except for the temporary exclusion for the debt securities of the non-financial public sector established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6847. As of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, the Bank is in the process of quantifying the effect of the full application of the abovementioned standard.

 

b)Through Communiqué “A 7014 dated May 14, 2020, the BCRA established for financial institutions that received debt securities of the public sector in a swap transaction, they must be initially recognized at their carrying amount as of the date of the swap transaction, without assessing if they qualify or not for derecognition under IFRS 9 standards and as a consequence, do not eventually recognize the new instruments at the market value as provided by such IFRS (see Note 9 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements).

 

If IFRS 9 had applied, and according an estimation calculated by the Bank, the Statement of income of the period ended March 31, 2024, would have recorded a decrease in “Other operating income” for an amount of 2,012,244. On the other hand, an increase in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 1,554,435 and a decrease in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 215,304, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that period. In addition, it would have been recorded in the Statement of income of the period ended March 31, 2023 a decrease in “Other operating income” for an amount of 4,654,240. On the other hand, a decrease in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 1,407,955 and an increase in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 6,429,045, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that period. These changes would not have resulted into modifications to the total shareholder equity as of that date nor the total comprehensive income of the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

Applicable Accounting Policies

 

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Bank comply with the IFRS as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 7899. Generally, the BCRA does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS, unless otherwise expressly stated.

 

Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued presents further detailed descriptions of the basis for the presentation of such Financial Statements and the main accounting policies used and the relevant information of the subsidiaries. All that is explained therein shall apply to these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, except for the goodwill generated by the business combination, as mentioned in Note 9, which according to BCRA Communiqué “A” 6618, in the condensed separate interim Financial Statements, is included in the net investment of the subsidiary.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Going concern

 

The Bank’s Management has made an assessment of its ability to continue as a going concern and is satisfied that it has the resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, management is not aware of any material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt on the Bank’s ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, these condensed separate interim Financial Statements continue to be prepared on the going concern basis.

 

Subsidiaries

 

As mentioned in Note 1, the Bank performs certain transactions through its subsidiaries.

 

Subsidiaries are all the entities controlled by the Bank. An entity controls another entity when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its continuing involvement with such other entity and has the ability to use its power to direct the operating and financing policies of such other entity, to affect the amounts of such returns.

 

As provided under IAS 27 “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements”, investments in subsidiaries were accounted for using the “equity method”, established in IAS 28 “Investments in associates and joint ventures”. When using this method, investments are initially recognized at cost, and such amount increases or decreases to recognize investor’s interest in profit and loss of the entity after the date of acquisition or creation.

 

Shares in profit and loss of subsidiaries and associates are recognized under “Income / (loss) from subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures” in the condensed separate interim statement of income. Ownership interest in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries is accounted for under “Income / (loss) of the period from interest in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method”, in the condensed separate interim statement of other comprehensive income.

 

Transcription into books

 

As of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, they are in the process of being transcribed into the Financial Statements book (“Libro Balance”) of Banco Macro SA.

 

New standards adopted

 

New standards adopted are described in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

New pronouncements

 

New pronouncements are described in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

4.CONTINGENT TRANSACTIONS

 

In order to meet specific financial needs of customers, the Bank’s credit policy also includes, among others, the granting of guarantees, securities, bonds, letters of credit and documentary credits. The Bank is also exposed to overdrafts and unused agreed credits on credit cards of the Bank. Since they imply a contingent obligation for the Bank, they expose the Bank to credit risks other than those recognized in the Statement of financial position and, therefore, they are an integral part of the total risk of the Bank.

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank maintains the following maximum exposures to credit risk related to this type of transactions:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   1,537,520,296    1,806,755,101 
Guarantees granted (1)   68,606,753    104,530,087 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)   7,846,548    11,899,054 
Subtotal   1,613,973,597    1,923,184,242 
Less: Allowance for ECL   (1,898,500)   (2,075,697)
Total   1,612,075,097    1,921,108,545 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

(1)Includes transactions not covered by BCRA debtor classification standard. The Guarantees granted include an amount of 1,113,326 and 991,299, as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Overdraft and unused agreed commitments include an amount of 12,409 and 17,740, as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

Risks related to the abovementioned contingent transactions have been assessed and are controlled within the framework of the Bank’s credit risk policy, as described in Note 45 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

5.OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of the other financial assets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Sundry debtors   98,027,030    136,816,341 
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement   703,963      
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement   435,897    1,993,009 
Private securities   207,604    96,130 
Other   609,093    804,216 
Subtotal   99,983,587    139,709,696 
Less: Allowances for ECL   (340,676)   (656,513)
Total   99,642,911    139,053,183 

 

Disclosures related to allowance for ECL are detailed in Note 7 “Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss”.

 

6.LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

The composition of loans and other financing as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Non-financial public sector (1)   2,816,898    7,151,377 
Other financial entities   29,295,452    8,682,795 
Other financial entities   29,316,586    8,716,584 
Less: allowance for ECL   (21,134)   (33,789)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   2,098,220,626    2,303,284,929 
Overdrafts   225,098,413    260,688,035 
Documents   468,392,856    481,828,727 
Mortgage loans   230,651,603    239,622,112 
Pledge loans   32,927,653    42,647,211 
Personal loans   302,877,045    343,321,647 
Credit cards   553,947,672    675,749,731 
Financial leases   1,329,269    2,161,652 
Other   331,351,166    311,889,710 
Less: allowance for ECL   (48,355,051)   (54,623,896)
Total   2,130,332,976    2,319,119,101 

 

(1)As explained in Note 3, ECL is not calculated to public sector exposures.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

7.LOSS ALLOWANCE FOR EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES ON CREDIT EXPOSURES NOT MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

The Bank recognizes a loss allowance for expected credit losses on all credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss, like debt instruments measured at amortized cost, debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts (not measured at fair value through profit or loss), contract assets and lease receivables.

 

Note 8 discloses financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and financial assets not recognized at fair value. This classification is made pursuant to the expressed in Note 3 “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards”. Additionally, Note 8 explains the information related to the valuation process.

 

Moreover, considering the temporary exclusion established by BCRA mentioned in Note 3 “Applicable accounting standards” the Bank applies the impairment requirements for the recognition and measurement of a loss allowance for financial assets measured at amortized cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income, except for public sector exposures. In addition, the Bank applies the impairment requirements for guarantees granted, undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts, letter of credits, which are not recognized in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position.

 

For the purpose of assessing the Bank’s credit risk exposure and identifying material credit risk concentration, disclosures regarding credit risk of financial assets and items not recognized in the statement of financial position are as follows.

 

7.1Loans and other financing measured at amortized cost

 

According to the nature of the information to be disclosed and the loan characteristics, the Bank groups them as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing   2,178,709,161    2,373,776,786 
Individual assessment   686,063,986    592,322,792 
Collective assessment   1,492,645,175    1,781,453,994 
Less: Allowance for ECL (1)   (48,376,185)   (54,657,685)
Total   2,130,332,976    2,319,119,101 

 

(1)As explained in Note 3, ECL is not calculated to public sector exposures.

 

As explained in Note 45.1.3 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued, “Additional Forward-looking allowances based on expert credit judgment”, section “Adjustment for expectations of increased risk due to the change in economic policy”, the Bank resolved to carry out an adjustment with a prospective vision as a consequence of estimating an incremental effect in the forecasts determined by ECL for the purposes of covering a scenario of uncertainty regarding the impacts that could originate from the change in the economic policy regime, the implementation of a program to adjust imbalances macroeconomics and an inflation stabilization plan. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, said adjustment was estimated at 10,089,134 and 16,645,255, respectively, as explained in the section "Adjustment for uncertainty about conditions of accessing loans to MIPYMES" of the aforementioned note.

 

The following table shows the credit quality and the carrying amount of credit risk, based on the Bank’s credit risk rating system, the probability of default (PD) and the year-end stage classification, taking into account what was mentioned in the previous paragraph. The amounts are presented gross of the impairment allowances.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      03/31/2024 
Internal rating
grade
  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing      2,033,425,183    67,501,567         2,100,926,750    96.43 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   1,892,667,555    20,343,646         1,913,011,201    87.80 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   90,900,867    12,983,883         103,884,750    4.77 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   49,856,761    34,174,038         84,030,799    3.86 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%   17,720,462    38,081,095         55,801,557    2.56 
Impaired  100%             21,980,854    21,980,854    1.01 
   Total   2,051,145,645    105,582,662    21,980,854    2,178,709,161    100 
   %   94.14    4.85    1.01    100      

 

      12/31/2023 
Internal rating
grade
  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing      2,230,449,586    72,366,862         2,302,816,448    97.01 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   2,077,080,083    26,257,674         2,103,337,757    88.61 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   101,649,460    16,305,773         117,955,233    4.97 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   51,720,043    29,803,415         81,523,458    3.43 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%   14,491,312    30,913,862         45,405,174    1.91 
Impaired  100%             25,555,164    25,555,164    1.08 
   Total   2,244,940,898    103,280,724    25,555,164    2,373,776,786    100 
   %   94.57    4.35    1.08    100      

 

(1)It also includes transactions which are more than 5 days past due independently of the PD range assigned.

 

7.1.1Loans on an individual assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of commercial loans by grade of credit risk classification, based on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and classification by stages at the date of the reporting period. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in Note 45 section “Credit risk” to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

      03/31/2024 
Internal rating
grade
  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing      672,982,511    7,882,920         680,865,431    99.24 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   622,506,360    4,528,404         627,034,764    91.39 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   26,756,884    60,503         26,817,387    3.91 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   23,719,267    3,294,013         27,013,280    3.94 
Past due but not impaired  33.01% - 99.99%                         
Impaired  100%             5,198,555    5,198,555    0.76 
   Total   672,982,511    7,882,920    5,198,555    686,063,986    100 
   %   98.09    1.15    0.76    100      

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      12/31/2023 
Internal rating
grade
  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing      573,821,922    10,755,511         584,577,433    98.69 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   519,228,060    6,475,226         525,703,286    88.75 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   31,120,908              31,120,908    5.25 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   23,472,954    4,280,285         27,753,239    4.69 
Past due but not impaired  33.01% - 99.99%                         
Impaired  100%             7,745,359    7,745,359    1.31 
   Total   573,821,922    10,755,511    7,745,359    592,322,792    100 
   %   96.87    1.82    1.31    100      

 

7.1.2Loans on a collective assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of loans portfolio under collective assessment, by grade of credit risk classification based on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and classification by stages at the date of the reporting period. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in Note 45 section “Credit risk” to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

      03/31/2024 
Internal rating
grade
  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing      1,360,442,672    59,618,647         1,420,061,319    95.14 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   1,270,161,195    15,815,242         1,285,976,437    86.16 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   64,143,983    12,923,380         77,067,363    5.16 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   26,137,494    30,880,025         57,017,519    3.82 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%   17,720,462    38,081,095         55,801,557    3.74 
Impaired  100%             16,782,299    16,782,299    1.12 
   Total   1,378,163,134    97,699,742    16,782,299    1,492,645,175    100 
   %   92.33    6.55    1.12    100      

 

      12/31/2023 
Internal rating
grade
  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing      1,656,627,664    61,611,351         1,718,239,015    96.45 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   1,557,852,023    19,782,448         1,577,634,471    88.56 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   70,528,552    16,305,773         86,834,325    4.87 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   28,247,089    25,523,130         53,770,219    3.02 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%   14,491,312    30,913,862         45,405,174    2.55 
Impaired  100%             17,809,805    17,809,805    1.00 
   Total   1,671,118,976    92,525,213    17,809,805    1,781,453,994    100 
   %   93.81    5.19    1.00    100      

 

(1)It also includes transactions which are more than 5 days past due independently of the PD range assigned.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

7.2Other debt securities at amortized cost

 

The criterion used to calculate ECL of Financial Trusts and Corporate Bonds is based on the rating granted by risk rating agencies to each debt security type making up the financial trusts or each corporate bond series, respectively. This means that the factor to be used will vary depending on the debt securities holdings (A or B). The EAD is assumed to be equal to the outstanding balance.

 

The table below shows the exposures gross of impairment allowances by stage:

 

   03/31/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds   9,927,657            9,927,657    92.31 
Financial trusts   826,469              826,469    7.69 
Total   10,754,126              10,754,126    100 
%   100              100      

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds   14,412,193            14,412,193    93.46 
Financial trusts   1,008,496              1,008,496    6.54 
Total   15,420,689              15,420,689    100 
%   100              100      

 

The related ECL for Corporate Bonds as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 24,099 and 12,686, respectively. The ECL related to financial trusts as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 433 and 211, respectively.

 

7.3Government securities at amortized cost or fair value through OCI

 

This group includes local government securities, provincial securities or BCRA instruments measured at amortized cost or fair value through OCI. For these assets, an individual assessment of the related parameters is performed. However, under domestic standards and according to Communiqué “A” 6847, no ECL is calculated for these instruments.

 

A breakdown of these investments and their characteristics is disclosed in Exhibit A.

 

7.4Other financial assets

 

The table below shows the exposures gross of impairment allowances by stage:

 

   03/31/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets   99,775,983            99,775,983    100 
Total   99,775,983              99,775,983    100 
%   100              100      

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets   139,613,566            139,613,566    100 
Total   139,613,566              139,613,566    100 
%   100              100      

 

The ECL related to these types of instruments amounted to 340,676 and 656,513 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

Exhibit R “Value correction for losses – Allowances for bad debt risk” also shows the evolution of the forecasts for expected credit losses at the sector and product level.

 

7.5Loans commitment

 

The table below shows the exposures gross of impairment allowances by stage:

 

   03/31/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   1,519,628,494    17,888,879    2.923    1,537,520,296    95.33 
Guarantees granted   67,086,240    407,187         67,493,427    4.18 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments   7,834,139              7,834,139    0.49 
Total   1,594,548,873    18,296,066    2.923    1,612,847,862    100 
%   98.87    1.13         100      

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   1,794,234,291    12,517,118    3,692    1,806,755,101    93.99 
Guarantees granted   103,538,788              103,538,788    5.39 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments   11,881,314              11,881,314    0.62 
Total   1,909,654,393    12,517,118    3,692    1,922,175,203    100 
%   99.35    0.65         100      

 

The related ECL for undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 1,463,304 and 1,493,351, respectively. The ECL related to guarantees granted as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 430,477 and 517,390, respectively. The ECL related to overdraft and unused agreed commitments as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 4,719 and 64,956, respectively.

 

In exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowance for uncollectibility risk”, the ECL movements by portfolio and products are also disclosed.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

8.FAIR VALUE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

 

Note 10 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the methods and assumptions used to determine the fair value, both of the financial instruments recognized at fair value as of those not accounted for at such fair value in these condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

In addition, the Bank discloses the relevant information as to instruments included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Even though the Bank’s Management has used its best judgment to estimate the fair values of its financial instruments, any technique to perform such estimate implies certain inherent fragility level.

 

Fair value hierarchy

 

The Bank uses the following hierarchy to determine and disclose the fair value of financial instruments, according to the valuation technique applied:

 

-Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) observable in active markets that the Bank accesses to at the measurement day for identical assets or liabilities. The Bank considers markets as active only if there are sufficient trading activities with respect to the volume and liquidity of the identical assets or liabilities and when there are binding and exercisable price quotes available at each period or fiscal year, as applicable.

 

-Level 2: Valuation techniques for which the data and variables having a significant impact on the determination of the fair value recognized or disclosed are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Such inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical instruments in inactive markets and observable inputs other than quoted prices, such as interest rates and yield curves, implied volatilities, and credit spreads. In addition, adjustments to level 2 inputs may be required for the condition or location of the asset or the extent to which it relates to items that are comparable to the valued instrument. However, if such adjustments are based on unobservable inputs that are significant to the entire measurement, the Bank will classify the instruments as Level 3.

 

-Level 3: Valuation techniques for which the data and variables having a significant impact on the determination of the fair value recognized or disclosed are not based on observable market information.

 

The following tables show the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement, as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2024
 
Description  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   3,909,575,258    388,303,998    3,521,261,624    9,636 
Derivatives financial instruments (1)   42,279,672    82,263    42,197,409      
Other financial assets   207,604              207,604 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   27,207,398    27,207,398           
Investments in equity instruments   2,701,008    642,316         2,058,692 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   243,148,336    243,148,336           
Total   4,225,119,276    659,384,311    3,563,459,033    2,275,932 
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Derivatives financial instruments   148,703    26,511    122,192      
Total   148,703    26,511    122,192      

 

(1)Includes the premium corresponding to the subscription of put options.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2023
 
Description  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   2,345,991,270    2,332,079,632    13,901,000    10,638 
Derivatives financial instruments   136,769    995    135,774      
Other financial assets   96,130              96,130 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   38,252,478    38,252,478           
Investments in equity instruments   3,973,684    854,653         3,119,031 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   334,742,642    334,742,642           
Total   2,723,192,973    2,705,930,400    14,036,774    3,225,799 
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Derivatives financial instruments   113,930    61,240    52,690      
Total   113,930    61,240    52,690      

 

Below is the reconciliation between the amounts at the beginning and the end of the fiscal year for the financial assets recognized at fair value, categorized as level 3:

 

  As of March 31, 2024 
Reconciliation  Debt
instruments
   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   10,638    96,130    3,119,031 
Transfers to level 3               
Transfers from level 3               
Profit and loss   41,043    165,079    1,786 
Recognition and derecognition   (2,760)   18,222      
Monetary effects   (39,285)   (71,827)   (1,062,125)
Amount at the end of the period   9,636    207,604    2,058,692 

 

  As of December 31, 2023 
Reconciliation  Debt
instruments
   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   4,872,074    233,319    3,234,230 
Transfers to level 3               
Transfers from level 3 (1)             (213,223)
Profit and loss   3,535,732    56,497    3,411,737 
Recognition and derecognition   (5,238,962)          
Monetary effects   (3,158,206)   (193,686)   (3,313,713)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year   10,638    96,130    3,119,031 

 

(1)Transfer of equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss from level 3 to level 1 that were measured using quoted prices observable in active markets as of December 31, 2023.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Note 10 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, details the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of assets at Level 3.

 

Changes in fair value levels

 

The Bank monitors the availability of information in the market to evaluate the classification of financial instruments into the fair value hierarchy as well as the resulting determination of transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3 at each period end.

 

Except for the foregoing, as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank has not recognized any transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

Financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value

 

The following table shows a comparison between the fair value and the carrying amount of financial instruments not recognized at fair value as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

   03/31/2024 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                    
Cash and deposits in banks   878,300,066    878,300,066              878,300,066 
Repo transactions   218,319,703    218,319,703              218,319,703 
Other financial assets   99,435,307    99,435,307              99,435,307 
Loans and other financing   2,130,332,976              1,942,304,365    1,942,304,365 
Other debt securities   161,089,656    204,814,029    3,262,571         208,076,600 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   92,002,242    92,002,242              92,002,242 
Total   3,579,479,950    1,492,871,347    3,262,571    1,942,304,365    3,438,438,283 
Financial liabilities                    
Deposits   4,308,084,818    2,028,382,070         2,293,865,906    4,322,247,976 
Repo transactions   20,856,886    20,856,886              20,856,886 
Other financial liabilities   298,470,069    284,087,413    13,584,746         297,672,159 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   10,756,481    10,489,211    267,270         10,756,481 
Issued corporate bonds   60,842,410         60,706,297         60,706,297 
Subordinated corporate bonds   354,537,635         318,993,309         318,993,309 
Total   5,053,548,299    2,343,815,580    393,551,622    2,293,865,906    5,031,233,108 

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                    
Cash and deposits in banks   1,428,625,988    1,428,625,988              1,428,625,988 
Repo transactions   799,820,555    799,820,554              799,820,554 
Other financial assets   138,957,053    138,957,053              138,957,053 
Loans and other financing   2,319,119,101              2,256,557,116    2,256,557,116 
Other debt securities   211,197,842    64,169,076    84,249,560    73,855,919    222,274,555 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   111,412,632    111,412,631              111,412,631 
Total   5,009,133,171    2,542,985,302    84,249,560    2,330,413,035    4,957,647,897 

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Carrying amount   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   4,183,504,490    2,512,320,735         1,673,554,593    4,185,875,328 
Repo transactions   35,784,780    35,784,780              35,784,780 
Other financial liabilities   390,435,332    373,764,091    15,916,957         389,681,048 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   11,475,939    11,141,241    334,699         11,475,940 
Issued corporate bonds   86,062,071         87,293,559         87,293,559 
Subordinated corporate bonds   499,037,547         422,482,506         422,482,506 
Total   5,206,300,159    2,933,010,847    526,027,721    1,673,554,593    5,132,593,161 

 

9.BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

9.1Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)

 

On May 18, 2023, the Bank acquired from Inversora Juramento SA, 100% of the capital stock and votes of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU). Detailed information on this transaction is included in Note 11.1 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

9.2Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA)

 

On August 23, 2023, Banco Macro SA entered into a stock purchase agreement with Itaú Unibanco Holding SA, through its affiliates Itaú Unibanco SA, Banco Itaú BBA SA and Itaú Consultoria de Valores Mobiliários e Participações SA (collectively, “Itaú”), pursuant to which, subject to certain conditions (substantially the approval of the transaction by the BCRA), the Bank would acquire from Itaú the shares representing 100% of the capital stock and votes of Banco Itaú Argentina SA, Itaú Asset Management SA and Itaú Valores SA.

 

On November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors of the BCRA authorized the abovementioned purchase. Detailed information on this transaction is included in Note 11.2 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

10.INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Bank’s interests in associates and joint ventures are disclosed in Note 12 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

11.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of other non-financial assets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Investment property (see Exhibit F)   40,651,070    40,655,999 
Advanced prepayments   9,382,506    7,575,562 
Tax advances   1,272,587    16,948,383 
Other   255,298    115,927 
Total   51,561,461    65,295,871 

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

12.RELATED PARTIES

 

A related party is a person or entity that is related to the Bank:

 

-has control or joint control of the Bank;

-has significant influence over the Bank;

-is a member of the key management personnel of the Bank or of a parent of the Bank;

-members of the same group;

-one entity is an associate (or an associate of a member of a group of which the other entity is a member).

 

Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Bank, directly or indirectly. The Bank considers as key management personnel, for the purposes of IAS 24, the members of the Board of Directors and the senior management members of the Risk Management Committee, the Assets and Liabilities Committee and the Senior Credit Committee.

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, amounts balances related to transactions generated with related parties are as follows:

 

  As of March 31, 2024 
  Main subsidiaries                 
  Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Banco
BMA SAU
   Associates   Key
management
personnel
(2)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Assets                              
Cash and deposits in banks  6,870                                   6,870 
Other financial assets              7,557,567                       7,557,567 
Loans and other financing (3)                                        
Other financial entities                      12,870,060               12,870,060 
Documents                                  420,520   420,520 
Overdraft                  164           3,683   2,660,487   2,664,334 
Credit cards                              476,461   103,916   580,377 
Lease                  24,651               48,086   72,737 
Personal loans                              335       335 
Mortgage loans                              2,019,220       2,019,220 
Other loans (4)                              579,345   19,796,238   20,375,583 
Guarantee granted                                  26,893,116   26,893,116 
Total assets  6,870           7,557,567   24,815   12,870,060       3,079,044   49.922.363   73,460,719 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   As of March 31, 2024 
   Main subsidiaries                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Banco
BMA SAU
   Associates   Key
management
personnel
(2)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Liabilities                              
Deposits      50,573,810   222,945   7,247   11,827       363,367   12,013,189   7,970,939   71,163,324 
Other financial liabilities                              3,678   10,052   13,730 
Issued corporate bonds      2,175,000                               2,175,000 
Subordinated corporate bonds              842,027   132,952                   974,979 
Other non-financial liabilities                                  2,450,680   2,450,680 
Total liabilities      52,748,810   222,945   849,274   144,779       363,367   12,016,867   10,431,671   76,777,713 

 

(1)It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

(2)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.

(3)The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of March 31, 2024 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Banco BMA SAU, Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 8,678,890, 36,658, 14,026,609, 3,988,693 and 62,141,538, respectively.

(4)It is related to Loans and other financing not disclosed in other items, mainly Other loans, Financing of foreign exchange transactions and Loans with government securities.

 

   As of December 31, 2023 
   Main subsidiaries                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Associates   Key
management
personnel
(2)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Assets                           
Cash and deposits in banks  9,822                               9,822 
Other financial assets              12,624,218                   12,624,218 
Loans and other financing (3)                                    
Documents                              1,947,565   1,947,565 
Overdraft                          382,413   4,036,320   4,418,733 
Credit cards                          739,512   195,363   934,875 
Lease                  46,966           78,240   125,206 
Personal loans                          6,990       6,990 
Mortgage loans                          1,913,368       1,913,368 
Other loans (4)                          526,313   7,212,384   7,738,697 
Guarantee granted                              39,963,568   39,963,568 
Total assets  9,822           12,624,218   46,966       3,568,596   53,433,440   69,683,042 
Liabilities                                      
Deposits        23,933,528   392,024   37,422   16,936   461,417   7,596,989   22,643,909   55,082,225 
Other financial liabilities                            4,191   81,027   85,218 
Issued corporate bonds        4,374,264                           4,374,264 
Subordinated corporate bonds                1,185,215   187,139               1,372,354 
Other non-financial liabilities                                3,823,505   3,823,505 
Total liabilities        28,307,792   392,024   1,222,637   204,075   461,417   7,601,180   26,548,441   64,737,566 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

(1)It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

(2)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.

(3)The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2023 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 32,806,934, 103,864, 5,230,317 and 78,095,857, respectively.

(4)It is related to Loans and other financing not disclosed in other items, mainly Other loans, Financing of foreign exchange transactions and Loans with government securities.

 

Profit or loss related to transactions generated during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 with related parties are as follows:

 

   As of March 31, 2024 
   Main subsidiaries                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Banco
BMA SAU
   Associates   Key
management
personnel
(2)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Income / (loss)                              
Interest income      58,218           5,126   159,037   1   1,000,637   2,043,367   3,266,386 
Interest expense                      (46,575)  (24,968)  (15,799)  (646,982)  (734,324)
Commissions income      27,157       1,939           173   237   27,478   56,984 
Commissions expense              (2,985)              (87)  (45,345)  (48,417)
Other operating income              1,482,493   2,392       755       4,731   1,490,371 
Administrative expense                                  (1,040,142)  (1,040,142)
Other operating expense                                  (301,475)  (301,475)
Total income / (loss)      85,375       1,481,447   7,518   112,462   (24,039)  984,988   41,632   2,689,383 

 

(1)It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

(2)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.

 

   As of March 31, 2023 
   Main subsidiaries                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Associates   Key
management
personnel
(2)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Income / (loss)                        
Interest income      3,177               410,571   1,407,313   1,821,061 
Interest expense                  (31,716)  (103,158)  (78,125)  (212,999)
Commissions income      44,764       1,133   900   182   25,976   72,955 
Commissions expense              (18,924)      (47)      (18,971)
Other operating income      101,102   50   1,638,413           70   1,739,635 
Administrative expense                          (1,050,284)  (1,050,284)
Other operating expense                          (67,893)  (67,893)
Total income / (loss)      149,043   50   1,620,622   (30,816)  307,548   237,057   2,283,504 

 

(1)It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

(2)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.

 

Transactions generated by the Bank with its related parties for arranged transactions within the course of the usual and ordinary course of business were performed in normal market conditions, both as to interest rates and prices and as to the required guarantees.

 

The Bank does not have loans granted to Directors and other key management personnel secured with shares.

 

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 957,513 and 819,882, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 957,513 and 819,882, respectively.

 

Additionally, the composition of the Board of Directors and key management personnel is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Board of Directors   12    12 
Senior managers of the key management personnel   11    11 
Total   23    23 

 

13.DEPOSITS

 

The composition of deposits as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Non-financial public sector   517,538,659    282,727,782 
Financial sector   8,330,258    11,254,151 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   3,782,215,901    3,889,522,557 
Checking accounts   372,363,166    487,961,704 
Saving accounts   1,418,907,019    1,820,761,688 
Time deposits   1,756,620,934    1,412,342,875 
Investment accounts   175,481,847    102,282,707 
Other   58,842,935    66,173,583 
Total   4,308,084,818    4,183,504,490 

 

14.OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other financial liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants   220,639,745    296,182,853 
Payment orders pending to foreign exchange settlement   31,454,485    40,798,643 
Collections and other transactions on account and behalf of others   14,329,045    15,181,181 
Finance leases liabilities   10,409,941    12,515,830 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement   1,167,585      
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending settlement   1,045,385    2,011,342 
Other   19,423,883    23,745,483 
Total   298,470,069    390,435,332 

 

15.PROVISIONS

 

This item includes the amounts estimated to face a liability of probable occurrence, which if occurring, would originate a loss for the Bank.

 

Exhibit J “Changes in provisions” presents the changes in provisions as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

 

   03/31/2024         
Composition  Within 12
months
   Over 12
months
   03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties        500    500    758 
Letters of credits, guarantees and other commitments (1)   1,898,500         1,898,500    2,075,697 
Commercial claims in progress (2)   1,627,509    827,736    2,455,245    3,331,912 
Labor lawsuits   852,765    170,931    1,023,696    791,857 
Pension funds - reimbursement   801,772    510,165    1,311,937    1,848,780 
Other   838    2,061,481    2,062,319    853,787 
Total   5,181,384    3,570,813    8,752,197    8,902,791 

 

(1)These amounts correspond to the ECL calculated for contingent transactions, which are mentioned in Note 4.

(2)See also Note 36.2.

 

16.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other non-financial liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables   53,723,161    60,138,868 
Withholdings   38,791,395    55,573,254 
Taxes payables   39,040,380    46,661,716 
Miscellaneous payables   21,950,797    24,371,080 
Directors’ and syndics’ fees payable   10,002,050    24,261,019 
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement   1,771,666    2,194,192 
Dividends payable   83,595    121,511 
Other   980,374    1,033,191 
Total   166,343,418    214,354,831 

 

17.ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS TO BE RECOVERED AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES TO BE SETTLED

 

The following tables show the analysis of financial assets and liabilities the Bank expects to recover and settle as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

03/31/2024  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   878,300,066           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        7,199,230    3,902,376,028 
Derivative financial instruments        42,279,672      
Repo transactions        218,319,703      
Other financial assets   34,689,337    19,970,763    44,982,811 
Loans and other financing (1)   4,183,922    1,643,220,000    482,929,054 
Other debt securities        317,213,663    87,024,329 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   90,966,642    28,242,998      
Investments in equity instruments   2,701,008           
Total assets   1,010,840,975    2,276,446,029    4,517,312,222 

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

03/31/2024  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Liabilities               
Deposits   1,996,415,496    2,311,477,627    191,695 
Derivative financial instruments        148,703      
Repo transactions        20,856,886      
Other financial liabilities        290,021,621    8,448,448 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        10,756,481      
Issued corporate bonds        60,842,410      
Subordinated corporate bonds        11,570,955    342,966,680 
Total liabilities   1,996,415,496    2,705,674,683    351,606,823 

 

(1)The amounts included in “without due date” are related to the non-performing portfolio.

 

12/31/2023  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   1,428,625,988           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        2,314,152,593    31,838,677 
Derivative financial instruments        136,769      
Repo transactions        799,820,555      
Other financial assets   47,553,125    23,008,069    68,491,989 
Loans and other financing (1)   772,618    1,833,342,126    485,004,357 
Other debt securities        148,005,772    397,934,712 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   103,499,429    46,165,681      
Investments in equity instruments   3,973,684           
Total assets   1,584,424,844    5,164,631,565    983,269,735 
Liabilities            
Deposits   2,474,163,751    1,709,045,127    295,612 
Derivative financial instruments        113,930      
Repo transactions        35,784,780      
Other financial liabilities        379,039,390    11,395,942 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        11,475,939      
Issued corporate bonds        86,062,071      
Subordinated corporate bonds        8,702,473    490,335,074 
Total liabilities   2,474,163,751    2,230,223,710    502,026,628 

 

(1)The amounts included in “without due date” are related to the non-performing portfolio.

 

18.DISCLOSURES BY OPERATING SEGMENT

 

The Bank has an approach of its banking business that is described in Note 20 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

19.INCOME TAX

 

a)Inflation adjustment and tax rate on income tax

 

Note 21 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements are detailed the legal aspects of the inflation adjustment on income tax and the corporate tax rate on tax rate.

 

b)The main items of income tax expense in the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements are as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Current income tax expense   99,370,547    17,422,280 
(Income) / loss for deferred income taxes   (12,153,290)   1,226,891 
Income tax loss recorded in the statement of income   87,217,257    18,649,171 
Income tax profit recorded in other comprehensive income   (2,965,335)   (1,369,299)
Total   84,251,922    17,279,872 

 

Fiscal years 2019 and 2020

 

As decided by the Board of Directors in the meeting held on May 11, 2020, considering certain case law on the matter assessed by its legal counsel and tax advisors, on May 26 the Bank filed with the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP, for its acronym in Spanish) its annual income tax return considering the total effect of the inflation adjustment on income tax (see section a) iv) of Note 21 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements). As a result, the current income tax determined by the Bank for fiscal year 2019 amounted to 7,002,124 (not restated). The same criterion was applied to determine the annual income tax report for 2020, which generated accrued income tax for the Bank for such fiscal year that amounted to 9,933,210 (not restated).

 

In addition, on July 23, 2021, the Bank filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 254,305 (not restated) paid as income tax for the 2020 tax period be reimbursed.

 

As to the tax periods mentioned in previous paragraphs, on November 1, 2021, the AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit, which is in progress.

 

Along with the filings mentioned in the first paragraph of this section, on December 28, 2021, the Bank filed petitions for declaratory judgment with the Federal Administrative Contentious Court for the periods under analysis. The file 22274/2021, for the fiscal year 2019, is in process in Court No. 12 and the file 22278/2021, for the fiscal year 2020, is in process in Court No. 1.

 

Fiscal year 2021

 

On October 17, 2022, Banco Macro SA filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 382,189 (not restated) paid as income tax for the 2021 tax period be reimbursed.

 

On January 3, 2023, the AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit related to the abovementioned fiscal year, which is in progress.

 

Fiscal year 2022

 

On June 30, 2023, Banco Macro SA filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 654,673 paid as income tax for the 2022 tax period be reimbursed.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Reimbursement actions – Fiscal years 2013 to 2017 and 2018

 

On October 24, 2019, Banco Macro SA filed with the AFIP-DGI (Argentine tax authorities) two reimbursement actions under the terms established by the first paragraph of section 81, Law No. 11683 requesting the reimbursement of 4,782,766 and 5,015,451 (not restated amounts) paid to tax authorities as income tax during tax periods 2013 through 2017 and 2018, respectively, arising from the impossibility to apply the adjustment for inflation and other adjustment mechanisms set forth by income tax Law (prior to the amendments introduced by Laws No. 27430 and 27468 for periods 2013 through 2017, and as revised in 2019 and amended for the 2018 tax period), plus the related compensatory interest (SIGEA [case and file management system] files No. 19144-14224/2019 and 19144-14222/2019). Since tax authorities have not yet issued a resolution with respect to the abovementioned claims, on August 7, 2020, the Bank filed both reimbursement requests under the terms of section 81, Law No. 11683 with the Federal Contentious and Administrative Trial Courts, which are pending in Courts No. 8 and 2 of such jurisdiction, respectively (cases No. 11285/2020 and 11296/2020). Currently, in connection with the file for the fiscal year 2018, the evidence stage is closed and the process for allegation was delivered.

 

In connection with the tax periods mentioned in the previous paragraph, on December 19, 2019, the AFIP notified the beginning of the income tax audit for the 2018 tax period, and on May 3, 2021, it notified the beginning of the income tax audit for periods 2013 through 2017. On October 4, 2021, the AFIP ended the audit for periods 2013 through 2017 as the Bank had exercised in due time its right to resort to justice, and that the admission of reimbursement is subject to a court decision.

 

20.COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

Composition  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time          
Commissions related to obligations   41,431,863    52,979,092 
Commissions related to credit cards   24,307,619    30,927,250 
Commissions related to insurance   3,255,766    5,078,375 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   2,114,401    1,990,454 
Commissions related to securities value   960,051    787,753 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   744,126    232,192 
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted   1,248    6,982 
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period          
cards Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   291,941    79,816 
Commissions related to credit   287,128    418,382 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   3,461    72,612 
Commissions related to obligations   (72)   1,799 
Total   73,397,532    92,574,707 

 

21.DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

Composition  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos   71,706,073    140,129,743 
Income from foreign currency exchange   200,907    850,608 
Total   71,906,980    140,980,351 

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

22.OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

Composition  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Adjustments and interest from other receivables   6,545,168    5,205,901 
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses   5,217,585    2,128,870 
Services   3,680,172    4,574,303 
Other receivables from financial intermediation   2,195,359    492,065 
Other   7,809,833    3,611,590 
Total   25,448,117    16,012,729 

 

23.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

Composition  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Remunerations   69,014,743    60,194,124 
Payroll taxes   18,330,203    15,170,119 
Compensations and bonuses to employees   14,570,999    9,875,111 
Employee services   2,791,415    3,046,425 
Total   104,707,360    88,285,779 

 

24.ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

Composition  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Fees to directors and syndics   11,253,382    1,544,337 
Taxes   8,717,176    7,430,633 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   6,706,457    6,883,819 
Armored truck, documentation and events   5,166,829    6,292,248 
Electricity and communications   4,763,197    4,123,921 
Other fees   4,392,558    4,621,264 
Security services   3,540,877    4,322,143 
Advertising and publicity   2,630,522    1,765,400 
Software   2,577,393    3,028,030 
Hired administrative services   1,671,131    323,538 
Representation, travel and transportation expenses   644,815    826,277 
Stationery and office supplies   303,586    402,605 
Insurance   243,598    367,666 
Leases   173,109    177,395 
Other   1,658,816    1,232,065 
Total   54,443,446    43,341,341 

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

25.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

Composition  03/31/2024   03/31/2023 
Turnover tax   81,945,248    53,572,859 
From credit cards   25,355,729    19,973,003 
Charges for other provisions   3,401,601    2,544,617 
Deposit guarantee fund contributions   1,418,650    2,351,616 
Insurance claims   977,178    890,209 
Other adjustments and interests for miscellaneous obligations   536,046    394,725 
Donations   529,813    800,371 
Taxes   25,016    179,093 
Loss from sale or depreciation of property, plant and equipment   19,466      
Loss from sale or impairment of investment in properties and other non-financial assets        174,931 
Other   8,534,067    9,258,719 
Total   122,742,814    90,140,143 

 

26.ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES IN THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

The Statement of cash flows presents the changes in cash and cash equivalents derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities during the period. For the preparation of the statement of cash flows the Bank adopted the indirect method for Operating Activities and the direct method for Investment Activities and Financing Activities.

 

The Bank considers as “Cash and cash equivalents” the item Cash and deposits in banks and those financial assets that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

 

For the preparation of the Statement of cash flows the Bank considered the following:

 

-Operating activities: the normal revenue-producing activities of the Bank as well as other activities that cannot qualify as investing or financing activities.

-Investing activities: the acquisition, sale and disposal by other means 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 shareholders´ equity and liabilities of the Bank and that are not part of the operating or investing activities.

 

The table below presents the reconciliation between the item “Cash and cash equivalents” in the Statement of Cash Flows and the relevant accounting items of the Statement of financial position:

 

Description  03/31/2024   12/31/2023   03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Cash and deposits in banks   878,300,066    1,428,625,988    1,115,605,567    1,133,247,479 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   621,806                
Other debt securities             2,497,486,796    2,320,778,889 
Total   878,921,872    1,428,625,988    3,613,092,363    3,454,026,368 

 

27.CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital from December 31, 2021 to March 31, 2024, amounted to 639,413. See also Exhibit K.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

28.DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE

 

Note 31 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the Deposit Guarantee Insurance System and the scope thereof.

 

Banco Macro SA holds a 7.6285% interest in the capital stock according to the percentages disclosed by BCRA Communiqué “B” 12755 issued on March 4, 2024.

 

29.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities          
· Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02/14/2025, as of March 31, 2024 and Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency – Maturity - 02/28/2024, as of December 31, 2023, for the contribution to Guarantee Fund II in BYMA in accordance to section 45, Law 26,831 and its complementary regulations established in the CNV Standards (NT 2013 and amendments).   3,048,887    1,926,975 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, to guarantee the Credit Program for Production Reactivation of the Province of San Juan.   1,283,252    1,438,287 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033 for the minimum statutory guarantee account required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, of the Argentine Securities Commission (CNV).   370,425    415,177 
· Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 2% – Maturity: 11/09/2026, to guarantee the Credit Program for Production Reactivation of the Province of San Juan.   347,455    359,271 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, affected by guarantee the sectoral Credit Program of the Province of San Juan, production investment financing fund.   211,613    216,277 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, as of December 31, 2023 affected by the guarantee of the Regional Economies Competitiveness Program - IDB Loan No. 3174/OC-AR        22,812 
· Other.   6,648      
  Subtotal Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities   5,268,280    4,378,799 
         
Other financial assets        
· Interests derived from contributions made as protector partner (1).   8,171,284    12,389,455 
· Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the CABA for turnover tax differences.   827    1,254 
  Subtotal Other financial assets   8,172,111    12,390,709 
           
Financial assets delivered as a guarantee          
· Special guarantee checking accounts opened in the BCRA for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities.   78,037,888    86,717,858 
· For securities forward contracts.   28,242,998    46,165,681 
· Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.   11,134,378    10,245,824 
· Other guarantee deposits.   1,794,376    6,535,746 
  Subtotal Financial assets delivered as guarantee   119,209,640    149,665,109 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Composition (contd.)  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Other non-financial assets        
· Real property related to a call option sold.   11,281,001    11,280,992 
  Subtotal Other non-financial assets   11,281,001    11,280,992 
  Total   143,931,032    177,715,609 

 

(1)As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, it corresponds to contributions to the Fintech SGR, Alianza SGR and Innova SGR risk fund. In order to maintain the tax benefits generated by these contributions, they must remain between two and three years from the date of their making.

 

30.TRUST ACTIVITIES

 

Note 33 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the different trust agreements according to the business purpose sought by the Bank, which may be summarized as follows:

 

30.1Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the debt securities with investment purposes and certificate of participation in financial trusts amounted to 1,034,073 and 1,104,626, respectively.

 

According to the latest accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, the corpus assets of the trusts exceed the carrying amount in the related proportions.

 

30.2Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank (Securitization)

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SAU of this type of trusts amounted to 2,636 and 3,997, respectively.

 

30.3Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, considering the latest accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 7,284,857 and 1,215,977, respectively.

 

30.4Trusts in which the Bank acts as Trustee (Management)

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 13,096,800 and 10,491,534, respectively.

 

31.COMPLIANCE WITH CNV REGULATIONS

 

Considering Banco Macro SA’s current operations, and according to the different categories of agents established by CNV rules (as per General Resolution 622/2013, as amended), the Bank is registered with this agency as Agent for the Custody of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds (AC PIC FCI, for their acronyms in Spanish) – Comprehensive Depositary Company, clearing and settlement agent and trading agent (ALyC and AN – comprehensive, for their acronyms in Spanish) and is registered in the “List of Authorized companies to guarantee capital market instruments”, as described in Note 34.1.1 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements. Note 34.3 to the mentioned Financial Statements describes the number of shares subscribed by third parties and the assets held by the Bank in its capacity as depositary company.

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity as of March 31, 2024 stated in Units of Purchasing Power (UVA, for its acronym in Spanish) amounted to 4,274,409,657 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation for the different categories of agents in which the Bank is registered, amounting to 470,350 UVAs as of that date, and the minimum required statutory guarantee account of 235,175 UVAs, which the Bank paid-in with government securities as described in Note 29 and the cash deposits in BCRA accounts 000285 and 80285 belonging to the Bank.

 

110

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

In addition, Note 34.2 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements presents the general policy of documents in custody, describing which information has been disclosed and delivered to third parties for custody.

 

32.ACCOUNTING ITEMS THAT IDENTIFY THE COMPLIANCE WITH MINIMUM CASH REQUIREMENTS

 

The items recognized by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for March 2024 are described in Note 35 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

33.PENALTIES APPLIED TO THE BANK AND SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS INITIATED BY THE BCRA

 

Note 36.1 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the penalties applied and the summary proceedings filed by the BCRA against the Bank, classified as follows:

 

-Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA.

-Penalties applied by the BCRA.

-Penalties applied by the UIF.

-Summary proceedings before the CNV and the UIF.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the above mentioned judicial proceedings.

 

34.CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

 

Note 37.1 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes liabilities for corporate bonds recognized by the Bank. The corporate bonds liabilities recorded by the Bank are as follows:

 

Corporate Bonds  Original value   Residual face
value as of
03/31/2024
   03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Subordinated Resettable – Class A  USD 400,000,000   USD 400,000,000    354,537,635    499,037,547 
Non-subordinated – Class E  USD17,000,000   USD 17,000,000    14,605,667    20,863,306 
Non-subordinated – Class F  USD 53,000,000   USD 53,000,000    46,236,743    65,198,765 
Total             415,380,045    585,099,618 

 

35.OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS

 

In addition to Note 4, the Bank recognizes different off balance sheet transactions, pursuant to the BCRA standards. The composition of the amounts of the main off balance sheet transactions as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties   3,339,602,906    3,548,834,959 
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)   676,622,989    838,220,296 
Checks already deposited and pending clearance   67,035,075    79,640,720 
Outstanding checks not yet paid   52,244,968    119,940,045 

 

(1)Related to collaterals used to secure loans transactions and other financing, under the applicable rules in force on this matter.

 

111

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

36.TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

36.1Tax claims

 

Note 39.1 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the most relevant claims filed by the AFIP and the tax authorities of the relevant jurisdictions.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the abovementioned proceedings other than those already disclosed.

 

36.2Other claims

 

Note 39.2 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the most relevant claims filed by the different consumers’ associations.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the above mentioned proceedings other than those already disclosed.

 

37.RESTRICTION ON DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTION

 

Note 40 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the main legal provisions regulating the restriction on dividends distribution and the decisions made by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 12, 2024.

 

38.CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TRANSPARENCY POLICY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

 

Note 41 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the main guidelines of the Bank as to capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management.

 

Minimum capital:

 

The table below details the minimum capital requirement of the Bank, effective for the month of March 2024, along with its integration (computable equity liability) at the end of such month:

 

Item  03/31/2024 
Minimum capital requirement   450,987,351 
Computable equity   2,823,870,936 
Capital surplus   2,372,883,585 

 

39.CHANGES IN THE ARGENTINE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL MARKETS

 

The international and domestic macroeconomics environments in which the Bank operates and its impacts are described in Note 42 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

40.EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

No other significant events occurred between the end of the period and the issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements that may materially affect the financial position or the profit and loss of the period, not disclosed in these condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

41.ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

These condensed separate interim Financial Statements are presented in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA, as mentioned in Note 3. These accounting standards may not conform to accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

 112Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Holdings  Position 
      03/31/2024  12/31/2023   03/31/2024 
Name  Identification  Fair
Value
  Fair
value
level
   Book
amounts
   Book
amounts
   Position
without
options
   Options   Final
position
 
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                                    
                                     
-  Local                                    
Government securities                                    
Argentine government Treasury discount bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 06-30-2027  9241      2    3,511,808,604         3,542,950,302    (3,529,934,999)   13,015,303 
Argentine government Treasury discount bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 06-30-2025  9244      1    365,850,688         365,850,688         365,850,688 
Province of Neuquén Treasury bills S01 C01 - Maturity: 04-19-2026  42753      2    9,453,020    13,901,000    9,453,020         9,453,020 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 11-09-2026  5925      1    3,690,450    3,580,015    3,690,450         3,690,450 
Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 06-30-2024  9230      1    2,636,681    101,631,122    2,636,681         2,636,681 
Argentine government Treasury bonds tied to the US dollar - Maturity: 03-31-2025  9231      1    1,507,128         1,507,128         1,507,128 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity 11-04-2028  5926      1    1,010,403    55    1,010,403         1,010,403 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity 02-14-2025  9180      1    798,768    75,039    798,768         798,768 
Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 08-30-2024  9201      1    558,179    1,229,561,928    558,179    (415,547)   142,632 
Argentine government Treasury discount bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 06-30-2026  9240      1    403,918         403,918         403,918 
Other              1,297,719    982,454,496    1,297,719    (211,771,679)   (210,473,960)
Subtotal local government securities (1)              3,899,015,558    2,331,203,655    3,930,157,256    (3,742,122,225)   188,035,031 
Private securities                                    
Corporate bonds YPF SA C025 - Maturity: 02-13-2026  57118      1    10,550,064    14,776,977    10,550,064         10,550,064 
Utility Company Securities         3    9,636    10,638    9,636         9,636 
Subtotal local private securities (1)              10,559,700    14,787,615    10,559,700         10,559,700 
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS              3,909,575,258    2,345,991,270    3,940,716,956    (3,742,122,225)   198,594,731 

 

1)See Note 5 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

 113Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Holdings  Position 
      03/31/2024  12/31/2023   03/31/2024 
Name  Identification  Fair
Value
  Fair
value
level
   Book
amounts
   Book
amounts
   Position
without
options
   Options   Final
position
 
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                                    
                                     
Measured at fair value through other comprehensive income                                    
-  Local                                    
Government securities                                    
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025  9180      1    239,862,001    280,949,671    249,822,676    (257,778,944)   (7,956,268)
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 10-14-2024  9179      1    2,556,050    3,336,743    2,767,100    (68,260,532)   (65,493,432)
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 3.75% - Maturity: 04-14-2024  9178      1    703,452    50,428,229    1,045,902    (37,441,200)   (36,395,298)
Argentine government US dollar step-up bonds - Maturity: 07-09-2030  5921      1    26,833    27,998    26,833         26,833 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 11-09-2025  9131                          (25,797)   (25,797)
Subtotal local government securities (2)              243,148,336    334,742,641    253,662,511    (363,506,473)   (109,843,962)
Total Other debt securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income              243,148,336    334,742,641    253,662,511    (363,506,473)   (109,843,962)
Measured at amortized cost                                    
-  Local                                    
Government securities                                    
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 08-23-2025  9196  123,272,780   1    78,043,238    68,176,210    78,043,238         78,043,238 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 05-23-2027  9132  43,655,389   1    43,625,275    53,479,683    44,660,875         44,660,875 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos BADLAR x 0.7 - Maturity: 11-23-2027  9166  12,768,015   1    14,093,696    21,350,632    14,093,696         14,093,696 
Córdoba bills Series L - Maturity: 03-16-2025  42808  3,080,685   1    3,070,755         3,070,755         3,070,755 
Discount bonds in pesos 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033  45696  4,048,295   1    2,022,571    2,266,926    2,022,571         2,022,571 
Province of Río Negro Treasury bills S03 - Maturity: 06-14-2024  42698  212,950   2    244,427    379,839    244,427         244,427 
Subtotal local government securities              141,099,962    145,653,290    142,135,562         142,135,562 

 

2)See Note 9 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

 114Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Holdings   Position 
      03/31/2024   12/31/2023   03/31/2024 
Name  Identification  Fair
Value
   Fair
value
level
  Book
amounts
   Book
amounts
   Position
without
options
   Options   Final
position
 
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (continued)                                    
                                     
BCRA bills                                    
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-18-2024      7,716,750   1   7,716,750    11,032,540    7,716,750         7,716,750 
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-20-2024      1,543,350   1   1,543,350    2,206,508    1,543,350         1,543,350 
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 10-03-2024                   15,322,969                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 10-19-2024                   6,129,189                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-15-2024                   5,025,935                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-06-2024                   3,432,345                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-08-2024                   2,942,011                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-13-2024                   2,574,259                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-18-2024                   1,225,837                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-03-2024                   245,168                
                                     
Subtotal BCRA bills              9,260,100    50,136,761    9,260,100         9,260,100 
                                     
Private securities                                    
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C20 - Maturity: 07-20-2025 (3)  57081   3,085,061   1   2,730,985    3,910,560    2,730,985         2,730,985 
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C13 - Maturity: 08-08-2024 (3)  56207   3,115,895   1   2,522,895    3,607,399    2,522,895         2,522,895 
Corporate bonds Vista Oil y Gas Argentina SAU C15 - Maturity: 01-20-2025 (3)  56637   2,527,809   1   2,325,755    3,327,834    2,325,755         2,325,755 
Corporate bonds Volkswagen Financial Services C010 - Maturity: 10-12-2024  57447   1,851,669   2   1,908,294    2,916,794    1,908,294         1,908,294 
Corporate bonds SME Liliana SRL Guaranteed S01 - Maturity: 04-18-2025  57457   472,664   2   415,629    636,921    415,629         415,629 
Fiduciary debt securities Secubono Financial Trust S232 CL.A - Maturity: 08-28-2024  57664   346,831   2   396,431         396,431         396,431 
Fiduciary debt securities Confibono Financial Trust S73 CL.A - Maturity: 05-20-2024  57520   213,851   2   201,851    719,334    201,851         201,851 
Fiduciary debt securities Secubono Financial Trust S231 CL.A - Maturity: 08-28-2024  57567   111,739   2   153,580         153,580         153,580 
Fiduciary debt securities Secubono Financial Trust S230 CL.A - Maturity: 06-28-2024  57480   19,274   2   42,701    117,325    42,701         42,701 
Fiduciary debt securities Moni Mobile Financial Trust S09 Class A - Maturity: 09-16-2024  57474   25,075   2   22,961    84,071    22,961         22,961 
Other              8,512    87,554    8,512         8,512 
                                     
Subtotal local private securities              10,729,594    15,407,792    10,729,594         10,729,594 
Total Other debt securities measured at amortized cost              161,089,656    211,197,843    162,125,256         162,125,256 
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES              404,237,992    545,940,484    415,787,767    (363,506,473)   52,281,294 

 

3)Fair value obtained from the use of quotes in pesos.

 

115Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Holdings   Position 
       03/31/2024    12/31/2023    03/31/2024 
Name  Identification   Fair
Value
   Fair
value
level
   Book
amounts
    Book
amounts
    Position
without
options
    Options    Final
position
 
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                                    
Measured at fair value through profit or loss                                    
-  Local                                    
Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA          3   1,669,450    2,531,252    1,669,450         1,669,450 
Matba Rofex SA  30023       1   456,831    633,158    456,831         456,831 
C.O.E.L.S.A          3   242,424    367,568    242,424         242,424 
AC Inversora SA          3   39,182    59,408    39,182         39,182 
Sedesa          3   37,638    57,067    37,638         37,638 
Mercado a Término Rosario SA          3   25,702    38,970    25,702         25,702 
Provincanje SA          3   15,290    23,183    15,290         15,290 
Argencontrol SA          3   856    1,298    856         856 
San Juan Tennis Club SA          3   437    663    437         437 
Garantizar SGR          3   10    15    10         10 
Subtotal local              2,487,820    3,712,582    2,487,820         2,487,820 
-  Foreign                                    
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA  80033       1   185,485    221,495    185,485         185,485 
Sociedad de Telecomunicaciones Financieras Interbancarias Mundiales  80034       3   27,703    39,607    27,703         27,703 
Subtotal foreign              213,188    261,102    213,188         213,188 
Total measured at fair value through profit or loss              2,701,008    3,973,684    2,701,008         2,701,008 
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS              2,701,008    3,973,684    2,701,008         2,701,008 
TOTAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES              4,316,514,258    2,895,905,438    4,359,205,731    (4,105,628,698)   253,577,033 

 

 

116Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B
 
 
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

COMMERCIAL  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
In normal situation   762,814,877    710,865,991 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   60,253,463    77,980,434 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   69,710,441    84,955,184 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   632,850,973    547,930,373 
           
Subject to special monitoring   2,789,052      
In observation          
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   2,788,963      
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   89      
           
Troubled   5,048,101    7,217,206 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   3,865,735    5,526,792 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,182,366    1,690,414 
           
With high risk of insolvency        4,280,950 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral        4,112,685 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral        168,265 
           
Irrecoverable   95    365,526 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   95    365,526 
Subtotal commercial   770,652,125    722,729,673 

 

117Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE  03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Performing   1,455,496,616    1,758,285,171 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   103,879,765    133,684,925 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   65,780,154    97,738,227 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,285,836,697    1,526,862,019 
           
Low risk   21,294,679    14,936,104 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   799,509    385,553 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   1,170,966    244,824 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   19,324,204    14,305,727 
           
Low risk - in special treatment   71,305    117,533 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   71,305    117,533 
           
Medium risk   10,035,089    9,983,398 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   151,871    195,271 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   429,478    241,123 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   9,453,740    9,547,004 
           
High risk   7,263,575    9,349,704 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   100,744    274,696 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   39,765    129,195 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   7,123,066    8,945,813 
           
Irrecoverable   4,664,382    4,586,273 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   3,261    5,126 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   326,065    483,935 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   4,335,056    4,097,212 
           
Subtotal consumer and mortgage   1,498,825,646    1,797,258,183 
Total   2,269,477,771    2,519,987,856 

 

118Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual figures as established by the BCRA. The reconciliation with the condensed separate interim Statements of financial position is listed below:

 

   03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing   2,130,332,976    2,319,119,101 
Added:          
Allowances for loans and other financing   48,376,185    54,657,685 
Adjustment amortized cost and fair value   5,532,030    16,180,970 
Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost   826,469    1,008,496 
Corporate bonds   9,927,657    14,412,193 
Subtract:          
Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value   (845,112)   (810,691)
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities   75,327,566    115,420,102 
Total computable items   2,269,477,771    2,519,987,856 

 

119Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT C
 
 
CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Number of customers  Cut off
balance
   % of total portfolio   Cut off
balance
   % of total portfolio 
10 largest customers   227,761,830    10.04    197,576,997    7.84 
50 next largest customers   229,093,051    10.09    215,207,901    8.54 
100 next largest customers   143,609,481    6.33    161,138,382    6.39 
Other customers   1,669,013,409    73.54    1,946,064,576    77.23 
Total (1)   2,269,477,771    100.00    2,519,987,856    100.00 

 

(1)See reconciliation in Exhibit B.

 

120Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT D
 
 
BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Matured   Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Non-financial government sector   623,817    1,987,704    71,412    88,039    144,390    130,509         3,045,871 
Financial sector        27,398,022    421,988    1,220,596    3,299,412    1,890,185    320,326    34,550,529 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   14,864,326    967,514,927    308,930,341    361,543,931    402,959,436    367,209,658    412,465,428    2,835,488,047 
                                         
Total   15,488,143    996,900,653    309,423,741    362,852,566    406,403,238    369,230,352    412,785,754    2,873,084,447 

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual future cash flows that include interest and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Matured   Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Non-financial government sector   164    4,777,321    2,148,952    165,600    275,969    318,501         7,686,507 
Financial sector        5,580,274    566,381    3,960,976    5,923,761    3,236,380    1,056,748    20,324,520 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   11,796,997    1,153,557,228    356,138,337    395,197,048    430,114,106    402,937,217    458,649,818    3,208,390,751 
                                         
Total   11,797,161    1,163,914,823    358,853,670    399,323,624    436,313,836    406,492,098    459,706,566    3,236,401,778 

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual future cash flows that include interest and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

121Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT F
 
CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                  Depreciation of the period   
Item  Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Total life
estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers  Accumulated  Transfers  Decreases  Of the
period
  At the end  Residual
value at the
end of the
period
Cost                                 
Real property  453,871,190  50  568,389     1,490,923  63,421,935        2,558,955  65,980,890  389,949,612
Furniture and facilities  74,143,503  10  367,011     1,009,318  40,717,627        1,509,238  42,226,865  33,292,967
Machinery and equipment  114,816,561  5  4,001,768     190,239  85,193,015        2,882,668  88,075,683  30,932,885
Vehicles  15,490,339  5  519,599  179,700     11,054,168     126,105  412,998  11,341,061  4,489,177
Work in progress  12,921,573     3,141,798     (2,690,480                13,372,891
Right of use real property  41,566,026  5  2,944,346        30,556,950  (252,599    1,959,185  32,263,536  12,246,836
Right of use furniture  3,777,820  5           649,655           649,655  3,128,165
Total property, plant and equipment  716,587,012     11,542,911  179,700     231,593,350  (252,599 126,105  9,323,044  240,537,690  487,412,533

 

CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                  Depreciation for the fiscal year   
Item  Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Total life
estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers  Accumulated  Transfers  Decreases  For the
fiscal year
  At the end  Residual
value at the
end of the
fiscal year
Cost                                 
Real property  449,515,646  50  2,575,464  241,093  2,021,173  53,506,649  (217,583 41,632  10,174,501  63,421,935  390,449,255
Furniture and facilities  69,075,365  10  2,353,670     2,714,468  34,836,875  2,788     5,877,964  40,717,627  33,425,876
Machinery and equipment  101,223,977  5  13,048,467     544,117  72,282,813  1,858     12,908,344  85,193,015  29,623,546
Vehicles  13,271,513  5  3,485,208  1,252,538  (13,844 10,549,556  10,235  1,015,738  1,510,115  11,054,168  4,436,171
Work in progress  6,121,194     13,624,307     (6,823,928                12,921,573
Right of use real property  38,177,575  5  5,212,996  1,831,106  6,561  25,591,808  (1,049 898,402  5,864,593  30,556,950  11,009,076
Right of use furniture     5  3,777,820                 649,655  649,655  3,128,165
Total property, plant and equipment  677,385,270     44,077,932  3,324,737  (1,551,453 196,767,701  (203,751)  1,955,772  36,985,172  231,593,350  484.993.662

 

122Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT F
(continued)
 
CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                        Depreciation of the period    
Item   Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Total life
estimated
in years
  Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   Of the
period
  At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
period
Cost                                            
Leased properties   1,872,684   50               323,563   5,871       3,243   332,677   1,540,007
Other investment properties   39,645,868   50   25,547           538,990           21,362   560,352   39,111,063
Total investment property   41,518,552       25,547           862,553   5,871       24,605   893,029   40,651,070

 

CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                        Depreciation for the fiscal year    
Item   Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Total life
estimated
in years
  Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   For the
fiscal year
  At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
fiscal year
Cost                                            
Leased properties   1,872,685   50           (1)   283,113   5,372       35,078   323,563   1,549,121
Other investment properties   36,164,490   50   1,706,521   169,572   1,944,429   185,616   325,755   2,262   29,881   538,990   39,106,878
Total investment property   38,037,175       1,706,521   169,572   1,944,428   468,729   331,127   2,262   64,959   862,553   40,655,999

 

123Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT G
 
CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                        Depreciation of the period    
Item   Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Useful life
estimated
in years
  Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   Of the
period
  At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
period
Cost                                            
Licenses   59,108,221   5   1,251,568           45,698,569   (5,605     2,156,242   47,849,206   12,510,583
Other intangible assets   219,476,478   5   7,976,005           146,604,080   252,333       8,096,874   154,953,287   72,499,196
Total intangible assets   278,584,699       9,227,573           192,302,649   246,728       10,253,116   202,802,493   85,009,779

 

CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                        Depreciation for the fiscal year    
Item   Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Useful life
estimated
in years
  Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   For the
fiscal year
  At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
fiscal year
Cost                                            
Licenses   52,701,643   5   6,407,281       (703 36,905,445   (1,584     8,794,708   45,698,569   13,409,652
Other intangible assets   182,754,365   5   36,729,979       (7,866 116,759,132   1,666       29,843,282   146,604,080   72,872,398
Total intangible assets   235,456,008       43,137,260       (8,569 153,664,577   82       38,637,990   192,302,649   86,282,050

 

124Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT H

 

DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Number of customers  Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   927,135,667    21.52    416,969,312    9.97 
50 next largest customers   577,513,395    13.41    376,895,537    9.01 
100 next largest customers   197,231,366    4.58    185,559,666    4.44 
Other customers   2,606,204,390    60.49    3,204,079,975    76.58 
Total   4,308,084,818    100.00    4,183,504,490    100.00 

 

 125Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT I

 

BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1 month   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Deposits   4,067,465,259    169,689,957    141,509,550    6,637,882    423,729    9,057    4,385,735,434 
From the non-financial government sector   518,574,391    6,527,430    2,964,178    8,381    1,697         528,076,077 
From the financial sector   8,330,258                             8,330,258 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   3,540,560,610    163,162,527    138,545,372    6,629,501    422,032    9,057    3,849,329,099 
Derivative instruments   122,303    26,400                        148,703 
Repo transactions   21,054,262    16,837                        21,071,099 
Other financial institutions   21,054,262    16,837                        21,071,099 
Other financial liabilities   274,634,255    2,235,348    1,360,726    2,446,589    3,913,393    14,903,807    299,494,118 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   1,705,793    3,003,703    4,133,499    1,980,717              10,823,712 
Issued corporate bonds   1,132,965    14,628,198         46,588,500              62,349,663 
Subordinated corporate bonds        11,391,638         11,391,638    22,783,277    365,749,957    411,316,510 
Total   4,366,114,837    200,992,081    147,003,775    69,045,326    27,120,399    380,662,821    5,190,939,239 

 

This exhibit discloses contractual future cash flows that include interests and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

 126Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT I

 

BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1 month   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Deposits   3,900,494,102    231,435,026    93,396,445    98,439,160    714,227    22,346    4,324,501,306 
From the non-financial government sector   275,926,064    9,260,885    7,699,399         2,573         292,888,921 
From the financial sector   11,254,151                             11,254,151 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   3,613,313,887    222,174,141    85,697,046    98,439,160    711,654    22,346    4,020,358,234 
Derivative instruments   19,333    90,973    3,624                   113,930 
Repo transactions   35,881,080                             35,881,080 
Other financial institutions   35,881,080                             35,881,080 
Other financial liabilities   361,485,419    1,727,665    1,639,472    3,246,423    5,733,627    19,065,129    392,897,735 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   5,656,790    5,339,457    551,053                   11,547,300 
Issued corporate bonds        76,163    22,533,533    66,606,982              89,216,678 
Subordinated corporate bonds             16,286,479    16,286,479    32,572,959    522,908,033    588,053,950 
Total   4,303,536,724    238,669,284    134,410,606    184,579,044    39,020,813    541,995,508    5,442,211,979 

 

This exhibit discloses contractual future cash flows that include interests and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

 127Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT J

 

CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

           Decreases         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of
fiscal year
   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   Monetary
effects
generated by
provisions
   03/31/2024 
Provisions for eventual commitments   2,075,697    571,413              (748,610)   1,898,500 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   758                   (258)   500 
Other   6,826,336    2,830,188         393,548    (2,409,779)   6,853,197 
Total provisions   8,902,791    3,401,601                    393,548    (3,158,647)   8,752,197 

 

CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

           Decreases         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of
fiscal year
   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   Monetary
effects
generated by
provisions
   12/31/2023 
Provisions for eventual commitments   3,241,508    1,554,647              (2,720,458)   2,075,697 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   2,364                   (1,606)   758 
Other   9,517,895    10,623,397    85,239    4,519,793    (8,709,924)   6,826,336 
Total provisions   12,761,767    12,178,044    85,239    4,519,793    (11,431,988)   8,902,791 

 

 128Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT K

 

COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Shares  Capital Stock 
Class  Stock number   Face value   Votes per
share
   Issued
outstanding
   Paid in 
Registered common stock A   11,235,670    1    5    11,236    11,236 
Registered common stock B   628,177,738    1    1    628,177    628,177 
Total   639,413,408              639,413    639,413 

 

COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Shares  Capital Stock 
Class  Stock number   Face value   Votes per
share
   Issued
outstanding
   Paid in 
Registered common stock A   11,235,670    1    5    11,236    11,236 
Registered common stock B   628,177,738    1    1    628,177    628,177 
Total   639,413,408              639,413    639,413 

 

 129Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT L

 

FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

   03/31/2024   12/31/2023 
       Total per currency     
Item  Total parent
company and
local branches
   US dollar   Euro   Real   Other   Total 
Assets                        
Cash and deposits in banks   736,118,399    728,684,892    3,957,630    198,400    3,277,477    1,315,051,895 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1)   25,129,494    25,129,494                   2,335,430,362 
Other financial assets   52,148,591    52,146,824    1,767              78,622,911 
Loans and other financing   406,360,507    403,552,431    225,816         2,582,260    196,682,740 
Other financial institutions   12,869,744    12,869,744                     
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   393,490,763    390,682,687    225,816         2,582,260    196,682,740 
Other debt securities   16,866,568    16,866,568                   61,010,552 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   18,181,192    18,181,192                   66,921,901 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   213,188    213,188                   261,102 
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures   32,074,175    32,074,175                   41,511,635 
Total assets   1,287,092,114    1,276,848,764    4,185,213    198,400    5,859,737    4,095,493,098 
Liabilities                              
Deposits   824,651,027    824,651,027                   1,103,526,808 
Non-financial government sector   20,913,252    20,913,252                   52,057,160 
Financial sector   7,536,284    7,536,284                   10,774,296 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   796,201,491    796,201,491                   1,040,695,352 
Other financial liabilities   48,355,682    46,604,846    1,299,107         451,729    61,849,556 
Financing from the BCRA and other financial institutions   10,686,193    7,877,999    225,934         2,582,260    11,356,338 
Issued corporate bonds   60,842,410    60,842,410                   86,062,071 
Subordinated corporate bonds   354,537,635    354,537,635                   499,037,547 
Other non-financial liabilities   3,571,330    3,571,330                   5,560,925 
Total liabilities   1,302,644,277    1,298,085,247    1,525,041         3,033,989    1,767,393,245 

 

(1)Mainly including Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency for 3,283,417 and Argentine government Treasury bonds tied to the US dollar for 1,854,475.

 

 130Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT O

 

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS8

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Type of contract  Purpose of the
transactions performed
  Underlying
asset
  Type of
settlement
  Negotiation
environment
or counter-
party
  Originally
agreed
weighted
average term
(months)
  Residual
weighted
average
term
(months)
  Weighted
daily
average
term
settlement
of
differences
(days)
  Amount (1)
Futures (2)  Intermediation - own account  Foreign currency  Daily settlement of differences  ROFEX (over-the-counter electronic market)  1  1  1  5,463,288
Forward (2)  Intermediation - own account  Foreign currency  Maturity settlement of differences  Over The Counter - Residents in Argentina – Non-financial sector  2  1  30  7,960,888
Repo transactions  Intermediation - own account  Local government securities  With delivery of underlying asset  Other local markets  1  1     288,346,463
Options  Intermediation - own account  Other  With delivery of underlying asset  Over The Counter – Residents in Argentina – Non-financial sector  30  7     11,773,752
Options (3)  Intermediation - own account  Local government securities  With delivery of underlying asset  Over The Counter – Residents in Argentina - financial sector  28  26     4,105,628,698

 

(1)Related to the valuation of the underlying traded, disclosed in absolute values.
(2)Related to compensated operations forward (OCT).
(3)See Note 5 and Note 9 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

 131Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q

 

BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Net financial Income / (Loss) 
   Mandatory measurement 
Item  Quarter ended
03/31/2024
   Quarter ended
03/31/2023
 
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss          
Gain from government securities   1,170,911,886    23,287,505 
(Loss) / gain from private securities   (930,731)   836,868 
Gain from derivative financial instruments          
Forward transactions   66,756    754,331 
Gain / (loss) from other financial assets   101,210    (57,759)
Gain from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   34,978    197,156 
Loss from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (1)   (14,300,883)   (2,258,996)
For measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss          
Loss from derivative financial instruments          
Options   (7,238,606)   (1,617,179)
Total   1,148,644,610    21,141,926 

 

(1)Net amount of reclassifications to profit of instruments classified at fair value through other comprehensive income that were derecognized or charged during the period.

 

 132Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q

(continued)

 

BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Net financial Income / (Loss) 
Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective interest rate of
financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
   Quarter ended 03/31/2024    Quarter ended 03/31/2023 
Interest income          
for cash and bank deposits   3,128,009    2,134,741 
for government securities   29,129,242    431,531,876 
for private securities   976,598    380,710 
for loans and other financing          
Non-financial public sector   1,666,183    1,501,473 
Financial sector   854,329    412,896 
Non-financial private sector          
Overdrafts   47,768,677    36,223,795 
Documents   52,823,521    35,113,186 
Mortgage loans   98,399,630    42,681,516 
Pledge loans   3,142,762    3,110,065 
Personal loans   66,151,143    100,643,359 
Credit cards   59,840,078    70,542,157 
Financial leases   159,888    446,939 
Other   64,482,663    42,972,372 
for repo transactions          
Central Bank of Argentina   124,572,791    26,036,407 
Other financial institutions   64,231    59,158 
Total   553,159,745    793,790,650 
Interest expenses          
for Deposits          
Non-financial private sector          
Checking accounts   (50,496,510)   (22,924,336)
Saving accounts   (11,965,885)   (4,969,041)
Time deposits and investments accounts   (399,415,904)   (467,687,292)
for Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   (727,810)   (823,757)
for repo transactions          
Other financial institutions   (4,109,022)   (4,810,625)
for other financial liabilities   (110,545)   (154,935)
for issued corporate bonds   (769,545)   (62,347)
for other subordinated corporate bonds   (6,034,948)   (5,211,035)
Total   (473,630,169)   (506,643,368)

 

 133Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q

(continued)

 

BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Interest and adjustment for the application of
the effective interest rate of financial assets
  Income of the
period
   Other
comprehensive
income
   Income of the
period
   Other
comprehensive
income
 
measured at fair value through other
comprehensive income
  Quarter ended
03/31/2024
   Quarter ended
03/31/2024
   Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2023
 
for debt government securities   59,566,576    622,844    90,971,031    (7,434,816)
Total   59,566,576    622,844    90,971,031    (7,434,816)

 

   Income of the period 
Item  Quarter ended
03/31/2024
   Quarter ended
03/31/2023
 
Commissions income          
Commissions related to obligations   41,431,791    52,980,891 
Commissions related to credits   747,587    304,804 
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees   1,248    6,982 
Commissions related to securities value   960,051    787,753 
Commissions to credit cards   24,594,747    31,345,632 
Commissions to insurances   3,255,766    5,078,375 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   2,406,342    2,070,270 
Total   73,397,532    92,574,707 
           
Commissions expenses          
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   (399,103)   (400,596)
Other          
Commissions paid ATM exchange   (3,072,704)   (4,053,738)
Checkbooks commissions and clearing houses   (1,682,792)   (1,843,311)
Credit cards and foreign trade commissions   (658,443)   (833,559)
Total   (5,813,042)   (7,131,204)

 

 134Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT R

 

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK

AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Movements between stages of the period         
           ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of
the fiscal year
   ECL of the
next 12
months
   Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
   Financial
instruments
with
impairment
   Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
   03/31/2024 
Other financial assets   656,513    (102,717)             (213,120)   340,676 
Loans and other financing   54,657,685    4,968,282    4,508,433    4,239,232    (19,997,447)   48,376,185 
Other financial institutions   33,789    (1,307)   27         (11,375)   21,134 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   3,776,331    1,123,172    208,195    167,165    (1,437,401)   3,837,462 
Documents   4,832,532    1,545,135    128,812    (3,714)   (1,814,380)   4,688,385 
Mortgage loans   7,179,127    295,155    640,304    441,969    (2,583,674)   5,972,881 
Pledge loans   530,287    74,880    (15,828)   16,358    (188,178)   417,519 
Personal loans   14,610,125    558,285    1,074,528    1,269,114    (5,267,987)   12,244,065 
Credit cards   15,573,702    237,986    2,172,466    2,146,071    (5,763,544)   14,366,681 
Financial leases   40,139    (6,568)   1,680         (13,171)   22,080 
Other   8,081,653    1,141,544    298,249    202,269    (2,917,737)   6,805,978 
Eventual commitments   2,075,697    397,149    191,992         (766,338)   1,898,500 
Other debt securities   12,897    17,831              (6,196)   24,532 
Total allowances   57,402,792    5,280,545    4,700,425    4,239,232    (20,983,101)   50,639,893 

 

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Movements between stages for the fiscal year         
           ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of
the fiscal year
   ECL of the
next 12
months
   Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
   Financial
instruments
with
impairment
   Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
   12/31/2023 
Other financial assets   429,859    700,523              (473,869)   656,513 
Loans and other financing   51,890,031    26,568,162    10,830,711    23,952,596    (58,583,815)   54,657,685 
Other financial institutions   38,439    48,912              (53,562)   33,789 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   2,487,030    3,032,585    439,570    1,295,817    (3,478,671)   3,776,331 
Documents   2,647,291    3,465,979    1,650,994    1,193,107    (4,124,839)   4,832,532 
Mortgage loans   5,637,220    (272,058)   1,434,363    6,173,273    (5,793,671)   7,179,127 
Pledge loans   895,403    (36,389)   371,277    40,025    (740,029)   530,287 
Personal loans   19,583,710    8,152,185    770,909    5,853,598    (19,750,277)   14,610,125 
Credit cards   13,058,990    8,681,049    2,499,725    8,033,619    (16,699,681)   15,573,702 
Financial leases   102,157    (15,362)   20,229    20,575    (87,460)   40,139 
Other   7,439,791    3,511,261    3,643,644    1,342,582    (7,855,625)   8,081,653 
Eventual commitments   3,241,508    1,628,026    39,373         (2,833,210)   2,075,697 
Other debt securities   3,755    19,079              (9,937)   12,897 
Total allowances   55,565,153    28,915,790    10,870,084    23,952,596    (61,900,831)   57,402,792 

 

 135Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.

 

Date: August 1, 2024

 

  MACRO BANK INC.
     
     
  By: /s/ Jorge Francisco Scarinci
  Name: Jorge Francisco Scarinci
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 


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