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

 

December 26, 2017

 

 

 

Commission File Number: 001-32827

 

 

 

MACRO BANK INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

Sarmiento 447

Buenos Aires C1 1041

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 S.A.

 

Financial Statements as of September 30, 2017,

together with the review report on interim-period financial statements

 

CONTENTS

 

· Cover
· Balance sheets
· Statements of income
· Statements of changes in shareholders’ equity
· Statements of cash flows
· Notes to the financial statements
· Exhibits A through L, N and O
· Consolidated balance sheets
· Consolidated statements of income
· Consolidated statements of cash flows
· Consolidated statements of debtors by situation
· Notes to the consolidated financial statements with subsidiaries

 

     

 

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF

September 30, 2017

 

BUSINESS NAME: Banco Macro SA

 

REGISTERED OFFICE: Sarmiento 447 – City of Buenos Aires

 

CORPORATE PURPOSE AND MAIN BUSINESS: Commercial bank

 

BCRA (CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA): Authorized as “Argentine private bank” under No. 285.

 

REGISTRATION WITH THE PUBLIC REGISTRY OF COMMERCE: Under No. 1,154 - By-laws book No. 2,

Folio 75 dated March 8, 1967

 

EXPIRATION OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION: March 8, 2066

 

REGISTRATION WITH THE IGJ (BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS REGULATORY AGENCY): Under No. 9,777 – Corporations Book No. 119 Volume A, dated October 8, 1996.

 

SINGLE 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.

 

     

 

 

BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

        09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
        (Unaudited)        
ASSETS                
                     
A.   CASH                
    Cash on hand     5,094,764       4,208,887  
    Due from banks and correspondents                
    Central Bank of Argentina     19,585,473       26,666,365  
    Local Other     39,656       79,158  
    Foreign     9,933,252       2,055,936  
    Other     1,083       991  
          34,654,228       33,011,337  
                     
B.   GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES (Exhibit A)                
    Holdings booked at market value     2,961,527       1,940,096  
    Holdings booked at amortized cost     324,111       1,569,338  
    Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina     26,662,459       13,755,276  
    Investments in listed private securities             319,469  
          29,948,097       17,584,179  
                     
C.   LOANS (Exhibits B, C and D)                
    To the non-financial government sector     1,833,803       1,532,006  
    To the financial sector                
    Interfinancing (granted call)     245,000       5,000  
    Other financing to Argentine Financial Institutions     2,528,489       1,659,738  
    Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivable     88,562       65,882  
    To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                
    Overdrafts     12,120,567       8,801,712  
    Documents     14,314,666       10,968,163  
    Mortgage loans     5,840,088       3,923,386  
    Pledge loans     3,458,824       2,210,991  
    Personal loans     34,789,775       24,849,213  
    Credit cards     19,914,962       17,467,209  
    Other (Note 7.1.)     15,211,931       10,377,498  
    Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivable     1,867,275       1,182,463  
    less:  Unearned discount     (344,715 )     (345,500 )
    less:  Allowances (Exhibit J)     (2,205,763 )     (1,654,084 )
          109,663,464       81,043,677  

 

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Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

 

BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

        09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
        (Unaudited)        
D.   OTHER RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION                
    Central Bank of Argentina     3,515,219       1,902,862  
    Amounts receivable from spot and forward sales pending settlement     1,882,417       155,905  
    Securities and foreign currency receivables from spot and forward purchases pending settlement (Exhibit O)     934,139       1,259,031  
    Unlisted corporate bonds (Exhibits B, C and D)     360,623       277,666  
    Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying assets     5,045       855  
    Other receivables not covered by debtors classification standards (Note 7.2.)     1,273,049       944,707  
    Other receivables covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)     224,278       292,435  
    Accrued interest receivables covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibit B, C and D)     167       232  
    less:  Allowances (Exhibit J)     (231,752 )     (231,496 )
          7,963,185     4,602,197  
                     
E.   RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL LEASES (Exhibits B, C and D)                
    Receivables from financial leases     530,936       375,898  
    Accrued interest and adjustments     7,473       4,992  
    less: Allowances (Exhibit J)     (5,800 )     (3,993 )
          532,609     376,897  
                     
F.   INVESTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES  (Exhibit E)                
    In financial institutions     2,119,590       2,399,238  
    Other     553,053       287,888  
    less: Allowances (Exhibit J)     (361 )     (579 )
          2,672,282     2,686,547  
                     
G.   OTHER RECEIVABLES                
    Other (Note 7.3.)     1,662,350       1,182,758  
    less:  Allowances  (Exhibit J)     (4,774 )     (4,148 )
          1,657,576     1,178,610  
                     
H.   BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Exhibit F)     1,435,203       1,351,839  
                     
I.   OTHER ASSETS (Exhibit F)     2,700,727       1,941,322  
                     
J.   INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Exhibit G)                
    Goodwill     16,393       20,609  
    Organization and development costs     791,401       615,760  
          807,794     636,369  
                     
K.   ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION     30,120       8,231  
                     
TOTAL ASSETS     192,065,285       144,421,205  

 

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Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

 

BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

        09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
        (Unaudited)        
LIABILITIES            
                 
L.   DEPOSITS (Exhibits H and I)                
    From the non-financial government sector (Note 7.4.)     11,673,089       5,964,863  
    From the financial sector     54,622       55,861  
    From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                
    Checking accounts     18,324,811       16,692,516  
    Savings accounts     33,091,921       26,032,427  
    Time deposits     55,671,946       44,882,439  
    Investment accounts     104,017       333,188  
    Other (Note 7.5.)     3,877,160       7,918,326  
    Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payable     637,001       617,326  
          123,434,567     102,496,946  
                     
M.   OTHER LIABILITIES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION                
    Central Bank of Argentina (Exhibit I)                
    Other     9,589       8,211  
    International Banks and Institutions (Exhibit I)     423,367       128,912  
    Non-subordinated Corporate Bonds (Note 11. and Exhibit I)     4,620,570       1,686,382  
    Amounts payable for spot and forward purchases pending settlement     877,146       1,154,071  
    Securities and foreign currency to be delivered under spot and forward sales pending settlement (Exhibit O)     1,975,262       156,536  
    Financing received from Argentine financial institutions (Exhibit I)                
    Interfinancing (received call)     519,549       90,000  
    Other financing received from Argentine financial institutions     1,030,416       30,568  
    Accrued interest payable     783       126  
    Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset     1,792          
    Other (Note 7.6. and Exhibit I)     7,056,717       6,773,610  
    Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payable (Exhibit I)     339,911       82,721  
          16,855,102     10,111,137  
                     
N.   OTHER LIABILITIES                
    Fees     43,536       89,617  
    Other (Note 7.7.)     4,109,010       2,953,144  
          4,152,546       3,042,761  
                     
O.   PROVISIONS (Exhibit J)     371,659       251,366  
                     
P.   SUBORDINATED CORPORATE BONDS (Note 11. and Exhibit I)     7,116,955       6,407,840  
                     
Q.   ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION     15,559       5,257  
                     
TOTAL LIABILITIES     151,946,388     122,315,307  
                     
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (As per related statement)     40,118,897       22,105,898  
                     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY     192,065,285       144,421,205  

 

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Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

 

BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
    (Unaudited)        
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS                
                 
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS     120,914,875       76,561,044  
Contingent     32,694,503       22,163,765  
Guarantees received     31,139,839       21,261,105  
Other not covered by debtors classification standards     28       39  
Contingent debit-balance contra accounts     1,554,636       902,621  
Control     87,136,912       53,901,492  
Receivables classified as irrecoverable     2,088,458       1,778,857  
Other (Note 7.8.)     83,991,141       50,987,686  
Control debit-balance contra accounts     1,057,313       1,134,949  
Derivatives (Exhibit O)     1,083,460       495,787  
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset (Note 12.a))     385,436       135,597  
Derivatives debit-balance contra accounts     698,024       360,190  
                 
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS     120,914,875       76,561,044  
Contingent     32,694,503       22,163,765  
Other guarantees provided covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)     292,163       288,382  
Other guarantees provided not covered by debtors classification standards     146,636       158,986  
Other covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)     329,761       354,315  
Other not covered by debtors classification standards     786,076       100,938  
Contingent credit-balance contra accounts     31,139,867       21,261,144  
Control     87,136,912       53,901,492  
Checks to be credited     1,057,313       1,134,949  
Control credit-balance contra accounts     86,079,599       52,766,543  
Derivatives (Exhibit O)     1,083,460       495,787  
Notional value of  call options sold (Note 12.b))     312,844       167,721  
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset (Note 12.a))     385,180       192,469  
Derivatives credit-balance contra accounts     385,436       135,597  

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 24 and exhibits A through L, N, O and the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

   

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

        09/30/2017     09/30/2016  
        (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
                 
A.   FINANCIAL INCOME                
    Interest on cash and due from banks     6,979       1,099  
    Interest on loans to the financial sector     324,795       130,569  
    Interest on overdrafts     1,939,330       1,808,672  
    Interest on documents     1,167,689       1,137,413  
    Interest on mortgage loans     528,649       524,763  
    Interest on pledge loans     323,401       265,687  
    Interest on credit card loans     2,934,301       2,643,488  
    Interest on financial leases     72,104       71,275  
    Interest on other loans (Note 7.9.)     10,135,231       7,683,826  
    Net income from government and private securities (Note 7.10.)     3,837,249       4,268,983  
    Interest on other receivables from financial intermediation     3,923       2,120  
    Income from guaranteed loans - Presidential Decree No. 1387/01     3,073       23,282  
    CER (Benchmark Stabilization Coefficient) adjustment     106,941       198,120  
    CVS (Salary Variation Coefficient) adjustment     394       592  
    Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency     1,095,315       307,954  
    Other (Note 7.11.)     538,098       212,091  
          23,017,472       19,279,934  
                     
B.   FINANCIAL EXPENSE                
    Interest on savings accounts     77,294       63,995  
    Interest on time deposits     6,027,931       7,238,620  
    Interest on interfinancing received loans (received call)     14,906       13,973  
    Interest on other financing from Financial Institutions     7,370       4  
    Interest on other liabilities from financial intermediation     349,509       106,938  
    Interest on subordinated bonds     329,912       160,021  
    Other interest     2,227       3,406  
    CER adjustment     12,082       9,239  
    Contribution to Deposit Guarantee Fund     141,698       156,049  
    Other (Note 7.12.)     1,881,225       1,454,034  
          8,844,154       9,206,279  
                     
    GROSS INTERMEDIATION MARGIN - GAIN     14,173,318       10,073,655  
                     
C.   PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES     1,028,420       644,633  
                     
D.   SERVICE-CHARGE INCOME                
    Related to lending transactions     212,998       79,221  
    Related to deposits     4,261,792       3,079,122  
    Other commissions     161,808       128,044  
    Other (Note 7.13.)     2,294,716       1,851,829  
          6,931,314       5,138,216  

 

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Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

 

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

        09/30/2017     09/30/2016  
        (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
                 
E.   SERVICE-CHARGE EXPENSE                
    Commissions     449,767       343,700  
    Other (Note 7.14.)     1,732,671       1,336,979  
          2,182,438       1,680,679  
                     
F.   ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES                
    Personnel expenses     5,068,526       3,984,162  
    Directors' and statutory auditors' fees     268,892       203,251  
    Other professional fees     237,746       178,020  
    Advertising and publicity     130,767       115,430  
    Taxes     466,136       343,088  
    Depreciation of bank premises and equipment     166,041       132,679  
    Amortization of organization costs     174,329       128,938  
    Other operating expenses (Note 7.15.)     1,138,123       911,790  
    Other     666,938       498,470  
          8,317,498       6,495,828  
                     
    NET INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION - GAIN     9,576,276       6,390,731  
                     
G.   OTHER INCOME                
    Income from long-term investments     913,669       629,828  
    Penalty interest     60,314       61,407  
    Recovered loans and allowances reversed     252,933       126,905  
    Other (Note 7.16.)     149,883       194,649  
          1,376,799       1,012,789  
                     
H.   OTHER EXPENSE                
    Penalty interest and charges payable to the Central Bank of Argentina     48       41  
    Charges for other receivables uncollectibility and other allowances     312,215       99,308  
    Depreciation and loss of other assets     4,094       3,264  
    Goodwill amortization     4,215       8,671  
    Other (Note 7.17.)     556,381       111,657  
          876,953       222,941  
                     
    NET INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX - GAIN     10,076,122       7,180,579  
                     
I.   INCOME TAX (Note 4.)     3,699,000       2,335,000  
                     
    NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD - GAIN     6,377,122       4,845,579  

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 24 and exhibits A through L, N, O and the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     09/30/2016  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
                      Earnings reserved                    
Changes   Capital
stock (1)
    Stock
issuance
premium
    Adjustments to
Shareholders'
equity
    Legal     Voluntary     Unappropriated
earnings
    Total     Total  
                                                 
Balances at the beginning of the fiscal year     584,563       399,499       4,511       3,686,472       10,698,348       6,732,505       22,105,898       15,877,550  
Distribution of unappropiated earnings, as approved by the Shareholders´ Meeting held on April 28, 2017 and April 26, 2016, respectively:                                                                
- Legal reserve                             1,308,460               (1,308,460 )                
- Cash dividends                                     (701,476 )             (701,476 )     (643,019 )
- Voluntary reserve for future distribution of earnings                                     5,371,582       (5,371,582 )                
- Personal assets tax on share and interests                                             (52,463 )     (52,463 )     (38,011 )
- Voluntary reserve movements                                                             368,546  
                                                                 
Capital stock increase as approved by Shareholders´ Meeting of April 28, 2017     85,100       12,304,716                                       12,389,816          
                                                                 
Net income for the period - Gain                                             6,377,122       6,377,122       4,845,579  
                                                                 
Balances at the end of the period     669,663       12,704,215       4,511       4,994,932       15,368,454       6,377,122       40,118,897       20,410,645  

 

(1) See Note 10.

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 24 and exhibits A through L, N, O and the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     09/30/2016  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
CHANGES IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (Note 3.6.)                
Cash at the beginning of the fiscal year     34,815,058       18,907,789  
Cash at the end of the period     35,921,353       31,699,846  
Net increase in cash     1,106,295       12,792,057  
                 
CAUSES OF CHANGES IN CASH                
                 
Operating activities                
Net (payments)/ collections :                
Government and private securities     (9,461,689 )     3,499,042  
Loans                
To the financial sector     (806,636 )     (724,469 )
To the non-financial government sector     (278,695 )     (39,969 )
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents     (11,216,204 )     1,065,106  
Other receivables from financial intermediation     (3,361,156 )     (594,889 )
Receivables from financial leases     (85,415 )     137,066  
Deposits                
From the financial sector     (1,239 )     1,953  
From the non-financial government sector     5,241,031       2,425,597  
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents     9,339,224       11,823,470  
Other liabilities from financial intermediation                
Financing facilities from the financial sector (received calls)     414,517       41,380  
Others (except liabilities included under financing activities)     459,739       558,248  
Collections related to service-charge income     6,930,343       5,120,579  
Payments related to service-charge expenses     (2,145,324 )     (1,648,044 )
Administrative expenses paid     (7,860,817 )     (6,020,813 )
Payments of organization and development costs     (349,970 )     (256,701 )
Net collections from penalty interest     60,266       61,366  
Differences from payments related to court orders     (5,594 )     (2,956 )
Collections of dividends from other companies     59,827       18,662  
Other collections related to other income and losses     71,328       178,847  
Net collections/ (payments) from other operating activities     3,670,318       (1,040,373 )
Payment of income tax     (2,993,375 )     (1,709,162 )
Net cash flows (used in)/ generated in operating activities     (12,319,521 )     12,893,940  

 

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Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

  

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     09/30/2016  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
Investing activities                
Net payments for bank premises and equipment     (191,686 )     (262,027 )
Net payments for other assets     (636,027 )     (494,748 )
Net cash flows used in investing activities     (827,713 )     (756,775 )
                 
Financing activities                
Net payments for:                
Non-subordinated corporate bonds     (1,766,904 )     (131,071 )
Central Bank of Argentina                
Other     1,378       (5,447 )
International Banks and Institutions     287,452       (61,470 )
Subordinated corporate bonds     (206,280 )     (100,657 )
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions     992,478       (4,285 )
Capital contributions     12,389,816          
Payment of dividends     (701,476 )     (870,727 )
Other payments for financing activities     (293,717 )        
Net cash flows generated in/ (used in) financing activities     10,702,747       (1,173,657 )
                 
Financial income and holding gains on cash and cash equivalents     3,550,782       1,828,549  
                 
Net increase in cash     1,106,295       12,792,057  

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 24 and exhibits A through L, N, O and the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Jorge H. Brito

Chairperson

 

 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

1. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BANK

 

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 it 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 (hereinafter, the Bank).

 

The Bank´s shares have been publicly listed on the Merval (Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires- Buenos Aires Stock Exchange) since November 1994, as from March 24, 2006 they are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Additionally, on October 15, 2015 they were authorized to list on the Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA (MAE).

 

Since 1994, Banco Macro SA’s market strategy was mainly focused on the regional areas outside the City of Buenos Aires. 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. In addition, during fiscal year 2006, Banco Macro S.A. acquired control over Banco del Tucumán SA.

 

The Bank currently offers traditional bank products and services to companies, including those operating in regional economies, as well as to individuals, thus reinforcing the Bank's objective to be a multi-services bank.

 

In addition, the Bank performs certain transactions through its subsidiaries, Banco del Tucumán SA, Macro Bank Limited (an entity organized under the laws of Bahamas), Macro Securities SA, Macro Fiducia SA and Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

 

2. BANK OPERATIONS

 

2.1. Agreement 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, and December 28, 2006, extensions to such agreement were agreed upon, making it currently effective through December 31, 2019.

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the deposits held by the Misiones Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 3,563,438 and 2,495,781 (including 160,791 and 139,610 related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.2. Agreement 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.

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the deposits held by the Salta Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 2,246,362 and 1,340,738 (including 446,681 and 370,154 related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.3. Agreement 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.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

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 September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the deposits held by the Jujuy Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 5,187,405 and 1,580,312 (including 315,489 and 253,622 related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.4. Banco del Tucumán S.A.

 

Banco del Tucumán SA acts as an exclusive financial agent and as revenue collection and obligation payment agent of the Tucumán Provincial Government and of the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán, through 2021 and 2018, respectively.

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the deposits held by the Tucumán Provincial Government and the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán with Banco del Tucumán SA amounted to 3,695,212 and 2,450,436 (including 1,169,502 and 943,683 related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.5. Uniones Transitorias de Empresas (joint ventures)

 

a) Banco Macro SA - Siemens Itron Business Services SA

 

On April 7, 1998, the Bank entered into a joint venture agreement with Siemens Itron Business Services SA, in which each holds a 50% equity interest, whereby a provincial data processing center would be provided to manage tax-related issues, to modernize tax collection systems and procedures in the Province of Salta, and to manage and perform the recovery of taxes and municipal assessments payable.

 

b) Banco Macro SA – Gestiva SA

 

On May 4, 2010, and August 15, 2012, the Bank and Gestiva SA entered into a joint venture under the name “Banco Macro SA – Gestiva SA – Unión Transitoria de Empresas” which is jointly controlled and is engaged in providing a comprehensive tax processing and management system for the Province of Misiones, its administration and collection of taxes thereof. The Bank has a 5% interest in its capital stock.

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the net assets of such joint ventures recorded and consolidated in the Bank’s financial statements through the proportionate consolidation method amounted to 69,577 and 56,001, respectively.

 

Also, as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, net income recorded through the method mentioned in the previous paragraph amounted to 47,065 and 36,197, respectively.

 

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

These financial statements are taken from the Bank’s books of account, are stated in thousands of pesos and have been prepared in accordance with the accounting standards established by Central Bank of Argentina.

 

3.1. Consolidated financial statements

 

As required under Central Bank rules, the Bank presents consolidated financial statements with its subsidiaries Banco del Tucumán SA, Macro Bank Limited, Macro Securities SA, Macro Fiducia SA and Macro Fondos SGFCISA as supplementary information.

 

3.2. Comparative information

 

As required under Central Bank rules, the balance sheet as of September 30, 2017 and supplementary information, are presented comparatively with those of the prior fiscal year, while the statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows and cash equivalents for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017, are presented comparatively with data for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

3.3. Unit of measurement

 

The Bank’s financial statements recognize the changes in the peso purchasing power until February 28, 2003, when the adjustments to reflect those changes were discontinued, as provided by the professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires and as required by Presidential Decree 664/2003, Article N° 312 of General Resolution No. 7/2015 of the Business Association Regulatory Agency (IGJ), Central Bank Communiqué “A” 3921 and CNV (Argentine Securities Commission) General Resolution No. 441.

 

However, the interpretation of the financial statements should consider the fact that, in recent fiscal years, there have been significant changes in the prices for relevant economic variables, such as salary cost, interest and exchange rates. In that sense, it should be considered that the INDEC (National Statistics Institute) has been informed since January 2016, the monthly inflation data based on the IPIM (Internal Index Wholesale Prices), but has not assigned specific inflation rate for the month of November and December 2015. As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the last IPIM informed by the INDEC is for September 2017 and the accumulated inflation rate for the three-year period ended in June 2017 is approximately 74%.

 

3.4. Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

 

The preparation of financial statements requires the Bank to make, in certain cases, estimates to determine the book values of assets and liabilities, income, expenses and contingencies, as well as the disclosure thereof, as of each date of accounting information filing. The Bank´s records are based on the best estimate regarding the probability of occurrence of different future events and, therefore, the final amount may differ from such estimates, which may have a positive or negative impact on future fiscal years.

 

3.5. Valuation methods

 

The main valuation methods used to prepare the accompanying financial statements as of September 30, 2017 and 2016 and December 31, 2016, were as follows:

 

a) Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency:

 

The assets and liabilities denominated in US dollars were valued at Central Bank benchmark US dollar exchange rate effective as of the closing date of transactions on the last respective business day. Additionally, assets and liabilities denominated in other foreign currencies were translated at the exchange rate communicated by the Central Bank´s dealing room. Foreign exchange differences were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

b) Government and private securities:

 

b.1) Government securities - Holdings booked at market value:

 

They were valued at the quoted prices or present values reported by the Central Bank, as the case may be. Differences in quoted prices and present values were recorded in the related statements of income, translated into pesos, in accordance with the criterion stated in Note 3.5.a), wherever applicable.

 

b.2) Government securities - Holdings booked at amortized cost:

 

As set forth in Central Bank Communiqué “A” 5180, as supplemented, they were valued at acquisition cost increased by the accrued internal rate of return, net of the related offset account, also compared with the present values calculated by the Bank, in accordance with the criterion stated in Note 3.5.a), wherever applicable. The acquisition value previously mentioned is related to the present value of each security at acquisition date.

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the present value calculated by the Bank for these securities amounted to 335,694 and 1,578,551, respectively.

 

b.3) Listed Instruments issued by the Central Bank – Holdings booked at market value:

 

They were valued at the quoted price as of the last respective business day. Differences in quoted prices were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

b.4) Instruments issued by the Central Bank – Holdings booked at amortized cost:

 

Holdings with no volatility published by the Central Bank were valued at acquisition cost plus accrued interest, exponentially applying the internal rate of return as per their issuance terms and conditions, in accordance with the criterion stated in Note 3.5.a), wherever applicable. The accruals of the internal rate of return mentioned above were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

b.5) Private Securities – Investment in listed private securities:

 

As of December 31, 2016, they were valued at the quoted price as of the last respective business day. Differences in quoted prices were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

c) Guaranteed loans – Presidential Decree No. 1387/2001:

 

As set forth in Central Bank Communiqués “A” 4898, “A” 5180, as supplemented, as of December 31, 2016, the guaranteed loans issued by the Argentine Government under Presidential Decree No. 1387/01, were valued at the specific acquisition value of each security, increased by accrued income including the benchmark stabilization coefficient (CER), net of the related offset account, compared in turn with the present values reported by the Central Bank.

 

As of December 31, 2016, the present value reported by the Central Bank for these securities amounted to 726,098.

 

On January 30, 2017 the total abovementioned holding were cancelled and collected, for an amount of 740,653.

 

d) Interest accrual:

 

Interest has been accrued according to a compound interest formula in the period in which it was generated, except interest on transactions in foreign currency and those whose maturity does not exceed 92 days, on which interest has been accrued according to a simple interest formula.

 

As established by item 2.2.2.1 of Central Bank rules related to minimum allowances for loan losses, the Bank suspends the interest accrual whenever loan payments are not settled (generally, after 90 days) or when the recoverability of the collection of principal or interest accrued is doubtful. Accrued interest is considered part of the loan balance when determining the allowances for loan losses. Afterwards, interest is only recognized on a cash basis.

 

e) CER accrual:

 

Receivables and payables have been indexed by the CER, wherever applicable, as follows:

 

e.1) Guaranteed loans: as explained in Note 3.5.c).

 

e.2) Deposits and other assets and liabilities: the CER as of the last respective business day was applied.

 

e.3) Deposits and other assets and liabilities stated in Acquisition Value Unit (UVA): the CER was applied according to Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6080.

 

f) Allowance for loan losses and provision for contingent commitments:

 

These provisions have been calculated based on the estimated uncollectibility risk of the Bank's credit portfolio, which, among other factors, results from the evaluation of the degree of debtors compliance and the guarantee/security supporting the respective transactions, considering Central Bank Communiqué “A” 2950, as supplemented, and the Bank’s provisioning policies.

 

When loans covered by specific allowances are settled or generate a reversal of the allowances recorded in the current period, and in cases where the allowances set in prior years exceed what is considered necessary, the excess allowance is reversed with effects on income for the current period.

 

The recovery of receivables previously classified under “Debit-balance control memorandum accounts - Receivables classified as irrecoverable” are recorded directly in the related statements of income.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

The Bank assesses the credit risk related to possible commitments and determines the appropriate amount of allowances to be recorded. The allowances related to amounts recorded in memorandum accounts, contingent commitments, are included under “Provisions”.

 

g) Other receivables from financial intermediation and Other liabilities from financial intermediation:

 

g.1) Amounts receivable from spot and forward sales pending settlement and amounts payable for spot and forward purchases pending settlement:

 

They were valued based on the prices agreed upon for each transaction, plus related premiums accrued.

 

g.2) Securities and foreign currency to be received for spot and forward purchases pending settlement and to be delivered for spot and forward sales pending settlement:

 

i. With volatility (active market): they were valued at the effective quoted prices for each of them at the last respective business day. Differences in quoted prices were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

ii. Without volatility (without active market): they were valued at their cost value increased exponentially by their internal rate of return. Such accruals were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

g.3) Debt securities and certificates of participation in financial trusts:

 

i. Debt securities: they were valued as provided by Central Bank Communiqué “A” 4414, at their cost value, increased exponentially by their internal rate of return, translated into pesos according to the method described in Note 3.5.a), as the case may be.

 

ii. Certificates of participation: they were stated at cost or face value increased as the case may be, by interest accrued until the last respective day, translated into Argentine pesos according to the method described in Note 3.5.a), as appropriate.

 

The values recorded, net of allowances, do not exceed the recoverable values from the respective trusts.

 

g.4) Unlisted corporate bonds purchased:

 

They were valued by the accrual method based on their internal rate of return, as provided by Central Bank Communiqué "A" 4414, as supplemented. Such accruals were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

g.5) Non subordinated corporate bonds issued:

 

They were valued at the amount due for principal and interest accrued. Such accruals were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

g.6) Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying assets:

 

They were valued at the amounts outstanding originated in forward transactions of foreign currency payables in pesos without delivery of the underlying asset. Such amounts arise from the difference between quoted price of transactions on the last respective business day and the related future price agreed.

 

h) Receivables from financial leases:

 

In accordance with Central Bank Communiqué “A” 5047, as supplemented, they were valued according to the discounted value of the sum of minimum installments pending collection (excluding any contingent installments), from the previously agreed residual value and the purchase options, for the financial lease agreements in which the Bank acts as lessor. The discounted value is calculated by applying the imputed interest rate of each lease agreement.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

The effective financial lease agreements do not represent significant amounts with respect to the total financing granted by the Bank. Additionally, their characteristics are among the usual ones for this kind of transactions, and there are no differentiating issues of any kind compared with the transactions agreed on the Argentine financial market. These transactions are distributed among the Bank’s customers, and there are no pre-established contingent installments or automatic renewal clauses.

 

i) Investments in other companies:

 

i.1) In controlled financial institutions, supplementary and authorized activities or with significant influence: they were valued by the equity method.

 

i.2) In non-controlled financial institutions, supplementary and authorized activities or without significant influence:

 

i. In pesos: they were valued at acquisition cost, plus the nominal value of share-dividends received, restated as explained in Note 3.3., as the case may be.

 

ii. In foreign currency: they were valued at the acquisition cost in foreign currency, plus the nominal value of share-dividends received, translated into pesos in accordance with the criterion stated in Note 1.3. to the consolidated financial statements.

 

Such net values do not exceed the values calculated by the equity method on the basis of the latest financial statements published by the companies.

 

i.3) In other non-controlled companies: they were valued at acquisition cost, plus the nominal value of share-dividends received, restated as described in Note 3.3., as the case may be, net of allowances for impairment in value. Such net values do not exceed the values calculated by the equity method on the basis of the latest financial statements published by the companies.

 

j) Bank premises and equipment, other assets and intangible assets:

 

They were valued at their acquisition cost, restated as explained in Note 3.3., less the related accumulated depreciation and amortization, calculated based on their estimated useful life using the straight line method.

 

k) Valuation of derivatives:

 

k.1) Forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset: they were valued at the quoted price of each transaction, as of the last respective business day. Differences in quoted prices were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

k.2) Call option sold: they were valued at the agreed-upon exercise price.

 

l) Severance payments:

 

The Bank charges these payments directly to expenses.

 

m) Provisions included in liabilities:

 

The Bank carries certain contingent liabilities related to current or future claims, lawsuits and other proceedings, including those related to labor and other obligations. Liabilities are recorded when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and whenever such costs may be reasonably estimated.

 

n) Subordinated corporate bonds:

 

They were valued at the amount due for principal and interest accrued, translated into pesos pursuant to the method described in Note 3.5.a). Such accruals were recorded in the related statements of income.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

o) Shareholders’ equity accounts:

 

They are restated as explained in Note 3.3., except for the "Capital stock" account which has been kept at its original value. The adjustment resulting from its restatement as explained in such note was included in the "Adjustments to shareholders’ equity" account.

 

p) Statement-of-income accounts:

 

p.1) The accounts comprising monetary transactions (financial income (expense), service-charge income (expense), provision for loan losses, administrative expenses, among others) were computed at their historical amounts on a monthly accrual basis.

 

p.2) The accounts reflecting the effects on income from the sale, retirement or consumption of non-monetary assets were computed on the basis of the amounts of such assets, which were restated as mentioned in Note 3.3.

 

p.3) The income (loss) from equity interests in subsidiaries were computed on the basis of such companies’ income (loss).

 

3.6. Statement of cash flows and cash equivalents

 

The Bank considers “cash and cash equivalents” to include the following accounts: Cash and investments which mature less than three months from their date of acquisition. Below is a breakdown of the reconciliation of the “Cash” item on the Statement of cash flows with the related balance sheet accounts:

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016     09/30/2016  
Cash     34,654,228       33,011,337       19,532,886  
Government and private securities                        
Holdings booked at market value     227       71       523  
Instruments issued by the Central Bank     1,266,898       1,803,650       12,166,437  
Cash and cash equivalents     35,921,353       34,815,058       31,699,846  

 

4. INCOME TAX AND MINIMUM PRESUMED INCOME TAX

 

The Bank calculates income tax by applying the effective 35% rate to the estimated taxable income for each period, without considering the effect of temporary differences between book and taxable income.

 

In 1998, Law No. 25,063 established minimum presumed income tax for a ten-year term. At present, after subsequent extensions and considering what is established by Law No. 27,260, such tax is effective for the fiscal years ended up to December 31, 2018. This tax is supplementary to income tax, while the latter is levied on the taxable income for the year, minimum presumed income tax is a minimum levy assessment by applying 1% over 20% of certain assets as provided by the law for financial institutions. Therefore, the Bank’s tax obligation for each year will be equal to the higher of these taxes. However, if minimum presumed income tax exceeds income tax in a given tax year, such excess may be computed as a payment on account of any income tax in excess of minimum presumed income tax that may occur in any of the following ten years, once accumulated net operating losses (NOLs) have been used.

 

As of September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Bank estimated an income tax charge of 3,699,000 and 2,335,000, respectively; hence, no minimum presumed income tax should be assessed for the nine-month periods ended on such dates.

 

Additionally, as of September 30, 2017, the Bank made income tax prepayments for 1,520,741 for the 2017 fiscal year, which will be applied to the tax amount assessed in the 2017 tax return.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

5. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CENTRAL BANK RULES AND THE ARGENTINE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS EFFECTIVE IN THE CITY OF BUENOS AIRES

 

Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires differ, in certain valuation and presentation aspects, from the accounting standards established by Central Bank of Argentina.

 

The main items with differences in valuation matters as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

    Adjustments under professional accounting standards  
    Stand-alone financial statements     Consolidated financial statements  
    to equity     to total
income
(1)
    to equity     to total
income
(1)
 
Item   09/30/2017     12/31/2016     09/30/2017     09/30/2017     12/31/2016     09/30/2017  
Government securities and assistance to the government sector (a)                                                
Government securities - Holdings booked at amortized cost     1,583       3,642       (2,059 )     2,315       5,309       (2,994 )
Instruments issued by the Central Bank and booked at amortized cost     7,905       5,716       2,189       7,905       6,580       1,325  
Guaranteed  loans – Presidential Decree No. 1387/01             11,824       (11,824 )             11,824       (11,824 )
                                                 
Business combinations (b)                                                
Acquisition of Nuevo Banco Bisel SA     (64,483 )     (66,716 )     2,233       (64,483 )     (66,716 )     2,233  
Other     (43,295 )     (45,415 )     2,120       (43,295 )     (45,415 )     2,120  
Interests in other companies (c)     93,900       76,903       16,997                          
Deferred assets – Income tax (d)     448,066       62,974       385,092       541,234       137,346       403,888  
Total     443,676       48,928       394,748       443,676       48,928       394,748  

 

(1) Additionally, according to the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires, individual and consolidated income for the period ended September 30, 2016, would have increased by 5,911.

 

(a) Holdings of government securities, instruments issued by the Central Bank and credit assistance to the nonfinancial government sector: these holdings and financing are valued based on the specific regulations and standards issued by the Argentine government and the Central Bank, which set forth, among other issues, the use of present values, technical values and offset accounts, as explained in Notes 3.5.b.2), 3.5.b.4) and 3.5.c). Pursuant to the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires, the securities, instruments and assistance mentioned in those notes should be stated at their market and/or present values, as the case may be. In addition, current Central Bank regulations establish that financing to the nonfinancial government sector is not subject to loan-loss provisioning, whereas the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires require that assets in general to be compared with their recoverable value every time financial statements are prepared.

 

(b) Business combinations: under the standards set forth by Central Bank, business acquisitions are recorded according to the book values of the acquired company and, if the purchase price exceeds the book value, the excess amount is recorded in the acquiring company´s books as a positive goodwill. On the other hand, if the purchase price is lower than book value, the difference is recorded in the acquiring company´s books as a negative goodwill. If the goodwill is positive, Central Bank standards establish that such goodwill should be amortized under the straight-line method based on an estimated useful life of ten years. If the goodwill is negative, Central Bank Communiqué “A” 3984 establishes specific amortization methods; the maximum amortization allowed per year is 20%.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

According to the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires, business combinations are recorded based on the market values of the acquired company’s identifiable net assets and the difference between the purchase price and the identifiable net asset measurement value is recorded as either a positive or a negative goodwill, as the case may be. If a positive goodwill is recognized, this goodwill will be amortized systematically over the estimated useful life, unless it has an indefinite useful life considering the estimates made by the Bank´s Management, in which case it shall not be amortized, but compared with its recoverable value as of each year-end. If a negative goodwill is recognized due to expected losses or future expenses of the acquired entity and which should not have been recorded as liabilities as of the acquisition date, it will either be charged to the statement of income according to the change in specific circumstances that gave rise to it or systematically, taking into account an average weighted useful life of the acquired entity’s assets subject to depreciation and amortization.

 

(c) Subsidiary Banco del Tucumán SA prepares its financial statements in conformity with Central Bank rules which differ from the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires.

 

(d) Income tax: The Bank and its subsidiaries determine income tax applying the effective rate to the estimated taxable income, without considering the effect of the temporary differences between book and taxable income. According to the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires, income tax should be booked following the deferred tax method, according to which (i) in addition to the current tax payable, either an asset (if certain conditions are met) or a liability is recognized for deferred taxes related to the tax effect of the temporary differences between the book and tax valuation of assets and liabilities, and (ii) a tax expense (income) is recognized in relation to the portion involving the current tax expense (income) as well as the one involving the deferred tax expense (income), resulting from the creation and reversal of the abovementioned temporary differences in the year. Under Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires, a deferred tax asset is recognized when there are unused NOLs or tax credits that can be deducted from future taxable income, provided they are likely.

 

In addition, the main presentation differences between professional accounting standards and the Central Bank rules, applicable to the Bank are that the Bank has not presented current and non-current assets and current and non-current liabilities, maturity dates of all credits and debts and their interest rate and adjustments, non-segregation in the Statement of Income of operating expenses by function and cash flow of interest collected and paid by the Bank.

 

6. RECONCILIATION OF AMOUNTS WITH THE ACCOUNTING FRAMEWORK FOR CONVERGENCE WITH INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (IFRS)

 

On February 12, 2014, Central Bank issued Communiqué "A" 5541, which set the general guidelines for convergence to the IFRS issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), aimed at the preparation of the financial statements issued by the entities under its supervision for the fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, as well as their interim periods.

 

Through Communiqué “A” 6114, the Central Bank set specific requirements as part of that convergence process, which included defining (i) the provisional exemption from the application of section 5.5 “Impairment” under NIIF 9 “Financial instruments” (items B5.5.1 through B5.5.55) until the Central Bank analyzes classification, provision and guarantee standards and proposes a schedule for transition from the current provision model to the model adopted in view of international best practices; and (ii) that, in order to calculate the effective interest rate of assets and liabilities, as required for their measurement, pursuant to IFRS 9, a lump-sum estimate may be performed –provisionally until December 31, 2019– to calculate the effective interest rate over a group of financial assets or liabilities with similar characteristics to those subject to application. Lastly, Central Bank Communiqués “A” 6323 and 6324 defined the minimum chart of account and provisions applicable to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements by financial entities for fiscal years beginning January 1°, 2018, respectively.

 

Considering the previous statements, the Bank is currently performing the convergence towards IFRS with the scope defined by Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114, and January 1, 2017, is the transition date according to IFRS 1 “First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards.”

 

As established by Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6206, and based on the requirements set in Communiqué “A” 6114, below is the reconciliation of amounts assessed as per Central Bank’s accounting standards with respect to assets, liabilities, equity accounts and income (loss) as of September 30, 2017, and for the nine-month period then ended, as well as amounts obtained for those items as a result of applying IFRS.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Banco Macro SA

 

Accounts   Central Bank     IFRS Adjustment     IFRS amount        
ASSETS     192,065,285       3,609,238       195,674,523          
Cash     34,654,228       (11,890 )     34,642,338          
Government and private securities     29,948,097       (966,278 )     28,981,819          
Loans     109,663,464       (110,330 )     109,553,134          
Other receivables from financial intermediation     7,963,185       73,258       8,036,443          
Receivables from financial leases     532,609               532,609          
Investments in other companies     2,672,282       445,766       3,118,048          
Other receivables     1,657,576       (65,627 )     1,591,949          
Bank premises and equipment, net     1,435,203       3,136,191       4,571,394          
Other assets     2,700,727       1,108,769       3,809,496          
Intangible assets     807,794       (621 )     807,173          
Items pending allocation     30,120               30,120          
                                 
LIABILITIES     151,946,388       257,056       152.203.444          
Deposits     123,434,567       (102,893 )     123.331.674          
Other liabilities from financial intermediation     16,855,102       (870,562 )     15.984.540          
Other liabilities     4,152,546       1,258,901       5.411.447          
Provisions     371,659               371.659          
Subordinated corporate bonds     7,116,955       (28,390 )     7.088.565          
Items pending allocation     15,559               15.559          

 

Accounts   Central Bank     First-Time IFRS
Adjustment (1)
    IFRS Adjustment     IFRS
Amount
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CONTROLLING INTEREST     40,118,897       2,932,907       419,275       43,471,079  
Capital, contributions and reserves     33,741,775               (277,394 )     33,464,381  
Other comprehensive income             9,209       33,836       43,045  
Unappropriated retained earnings (accumulated losses)     6,377,122       2,923,698       662,833       9,963,653  

 

Accounts   Central Bank     IFRS Adjustment     IFRS Amount        
INCOME FOR THE PERIOD, NET     6,377,122       662,833       7,039,955          
Financial income     23,017,472       960       23,018,432          
Financial expense     (8,844,154 )     46,292       (8,797,862 )        
Provision for loan losses     (1,028,420 )             (1,028,420 )        
Service-charge income     6,931,314       (80,752 )     6,850,562          
Service-charge expense     (2,182,438 )     4,241       (2,178,197 )        
Administrative expenses     (8,317,498 )     2,709       (8,314,789 )        
Other                                
Other Income     1,376,799       (23,245 )     1,353,554          
Other expense     (876,953 )     347,168       (529,785 )        
Income tax     (3,699,000 )     365,460       (3,333,540 )        
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                     33,836          
Gain for conversion of financial statements                     70,870          
Income or losses from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (items 5.7.5 and 4.1.2A, IFRS 9)                     (37,034 )        
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD                     7,073,791          

 

(1) Including 2,765,903 due to application of paragraph D5, IFRS 1, as of December 31, 2016, and 167,004 for the rest of reconciliation adjustments as of that date.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Banco Macro SA (consolidated)

 

Accounts   Central Bank     IFRS Adjustment     IFRS Amount        
ASSETS     206,345,112       3,597,038       209,942,150          
Cash     37,705,176       (11,890 )     37,693,286          
Government and private securities     32,118,375       (1,102,297 )     31,016,078          
Loans     119,762,115       (115,910 )     119,646,205          
Other receivables from financial intermediation     9,166,547       85,829       9,252,376          
Receivables from financial leases     526,292               526,292          
Investments in other companies     91,404       223,198       314,602          
Other receivables     1,793,876       (34,308 )     1,759,568          
Bank premises and equipment, net     1,551,293       3,447,377       4,998,670          
Other assets     2,753,192       1,108,963       3,862,155          
Intangible assets     836,300       (3,924 )     832,376          
Items pending allocation     40,542               40,542          
                                 
LIABILITIES     166,226,215       72,639       166,298,854          
Deposits     136,612,750       (102,893 )     136,509,857          
Other liabilities from financial intermediation     17,245,637       (1,006,991 )     16,238,646          
Other liabilities     4,602,920       1,354,798       5,957,718          
Provisions     477,529               477,529          
Subordinated corporate bonds     7,116,955       (28,390 )     7,088,565          
Items pending allocation     26,539               26,539          
Minority interest in subsidiaries     143,885       (143,885 )                

 

Accounts   Central Bank     First- Time IFRS
Adjustment (1)
    IFRS Adjustment     IFRS
Amount
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CONTROLLING INTEREST     40,118,897       2,932,907       419,275       43,471,079  
Capital, contributions and reserves     33,741,775               (277,394 )     33,464,381  
Other comprehensive income             48,516       29,857       78,373  
Unappropriated retained earnings (accumulated losses)     6,377,122       2,884,391       666,812       9,928,325  
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST             207,968       (35,751 )     172,217  

 

Accounts   Central Bank     IFRS Adjustment     IFRS Amount        
INCOME FOR THE PERIOD, NET     6,377,122       666,812       7,043,934          
Financial income     25,531,443       11,897       25,543,340          
Financial expense     (9,619,518 )     46,292       (9,573,226 )        
Provision for loan losses     (1,172,868 )             (1,172,868 )        
Service-charge income     7,723,921       (80,055 )     7,643,866          
Service-charge expense     (2,382,417 )     4,241       (2,378,176 )        
Administrative expenses     (9,202,671 )     (5,782 )     (9,208,453 )        
Other                                
Minority interest in subsidiaries     (54,078 )     (3,163 )     (57,241 )        
Other income     664,424       (15,319 )     649,105          
Other expenses     (946,389 )     331,319       (615,070 )        
Income tax     (4,164,725 )     377,382       (3,787,343 )        

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Accounts (contd.)   Central Bank     IFRS Adjustment     IFRS Amount        
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                 29,857          
Gain for conversion of financial statements                     70,870          
Income or losses from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (items 5.7.5 and 4.1.2A, IFRS 9)                     (41,013 )        
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD                     7,073,791          

 

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

Total comprehensive income attributable to the controlling interests: 7,016,740

Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests: 57,051

 

(1) Including 2,970,353 due to application of paragraph D5, IFRS 1, as of December 31, 2016, and (37,446) for the rest of reconciliation adjustments as of that date.

 

The items and figures included in these reconciliations could be amended to the extent that, upon the preparation of these first annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS, new standards are issued or current standards are amended, with mandatory or early application as of that date, or it is opted to change the selection of any of the exemptions under IFRS 1 “First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards”, or the Bank makes more accurate calculations or adjustments than those performed for the purpose of these reconciliations.

 

Therefore, the items and figures contained in this reconciliation may only be deemed final when annual financial statements are prepared for the period in which IFRS are applied for the first time, with the scope defined by the Central Bank in its Communiqués “A” 6114, 6324, as supplemented.

 

Below is a summary of the main adjustments and reclassifications of the transition to IFRS previously mentioned:

 

Government and private securities

 

Under IFRS 9 “Financial instruments”, financial assets are classified based on the Bank’s business model to manage financial assets and the characteristics of its contractual cash flows. Based on this classification, the Bank defined the coexistence of three potential business models applicable to the operations and investments of government and private securities:

 

· Amortized cost: the purpose is to obtain contractual cash flows of the financial asset.

 

· Fair value through other comprehensive income: the purpose is to obtain contractual cash flows of the financial asset and/or income from its sale.

 

· Fair value through profit or loss: the purpose is to generate income from the purchase and sale of financial assets.

 

Adjustments to this item arise mainly when the valuation established for each business model in which holdings were classified differs from the valuation under Central Bank rules.

 

In addition, reverse repurchase agreement transaction were performed which underlying assets under Central Bank rules should be recognized as Bank’s assets. Under IFRS, these assets received from third parties do not meet the requirements for recognition.

 

Additionally, the Bank received deposits of securities. Under Central Bank rules it implies to record the security under this item and the counterpart as liability, which was recorded under Deposits, for the principal plus agreed interest and the quote prices differences. According to IFRS 9, this transaction does not imply on asset and liability recognition. Also, all income accrued were reclassified from “Financial expenses” to “Service-charge expenses” under “Fees related to securities transactions”.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Loans

 

The Bank’s loan portfolio was generated from a business model structure that is mainly aimed at obtaining contractual cash flows (formed by principal and interest.) According to IFRS 9 “Financial instruments”, the loan portfolio should be valued at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, which implies that the fees collected and increasing direct costs related to financing granted must be deferred and recognized throughout the term of the financing.

 

Under Central Bank rules, interest has been accrued according to the compound interest formula in the period in which it was generated and the fees collected and direct costs are recognized at the time that they are generated.

 

In addition, loan portfolio purchases made by the Bank were valued according to such IFRS, and they are recognized at fair value at inception. Under Central Bank rules, these transactions were valued at their contractual value.

 

Additionally, to prepare book amounts as of the transition date regarding those purchases, the Bank used the voluntary exemption under paragraph D20, IFRS 1 “First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards”, recognizing the costs of related transactions prospectively.

 

Other receivables from financial intermediation

 

This item includes debt securities from financial trusts. According to IFRS 9 “Financial instruments” and based on the comments made in “Government and private securities”, the purpose of these holdings is mainly obtaining contractual cash flows, therefore they were valued at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Under Central Bank rules, these instruments were also valued at amortized cost.

 

According to IFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, contract assets were included as a result of the commission from adhering to one of the Bank’s customer loyalty programs. In that program, the only describe performance obligation is to put the Bank’s customer in contact with a well-known airline company. In consideration for that service, the Bank earns a membership commission.

 

In addition, the contributions to mutual guarantee association risk funds in which the Bank participate do not pass the financial assets individual test; therefore, they are not included in the Bank’s business model and were stated at fair value through profit or loss.

 

Investments in other companies

 

The companies in which the Bank has no material control or significant influence were valued at their best approximation to the fair value through profit or loss pursuant to “IFRS 9 “Financial instruments”. Under Central bank rules, these equity interests were valued at acquisition cost, plus the nominal value of stock dividends received.

 

In addition, for the associates, the equity method was adjusted according to IAS 28 “Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures”.

 

The Bank holds interests in joint ventures, which according to IFRS 11 “Joint Arrangements”, are booked using the equity method. Under Central bank rules, the proportionate consolidation method is used.

 

Bank premises and equipment

 

To prepare book amounts as of the transition date, the Bank used the voluntary exemption under paragraph D, IFRS 1 “First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards” to measure its real property. This implies that the fair value was used as deemed cost. To determine such fair value, the Bank used valuations for all assets.

 

In accordance with IAS 16 “Property, plant and equipment”, the Bank chose the “Cost model” for all property, plant and equipment components.

 

The new deemed cost under IFRS implies an increase in depreciation charged to Administrative expenses under the statement of income.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Other assets

 

To prepare book amounts as of the transition date, the Bank used the voluntary exemption under paragraph D5, IFRS 1 “First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards” to measure certain assets included in this item, such as the work in progress of the future company building. This implies that the fair value was used as deemed cost as of that date. To determine such fair value, the Bank used valuations for all assets. In accordance with IAS 40 “Investment property”, the Bank chose the “Cost model” to measure the assets falling thereunder.

 

The new deemed cost under IFRS implies an increase in depreciation charged to other expense under the statement of income.

 

The Bank has held-for-sale fixed assets that are subject to IFRS “Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations”.

 

The assets included in the abovementioned classification were stated at their carrying amount or fair value, whichever lower, less costs of sales, and they are not amortized to the extent that they meet this condition.

 

Under Central Bank rules, the other assets were valued at acquisition or addition cost, less related accumulated depreciation and amortization, calculated proportionately to the estimated months of useful life.

 

According to IAS 23 “Borrowing Costs”, the financing costs attributable to the construction of the new company building were capitalized in this item.

 

Intangible assets

 

According to IAS 38 “Intangible assets”, are measured at cost. Under Central Bank rules, the Bank capitalized certain software costs and other organization expenses, which according to such IAS, should not be recognized as an asset and, therefore, they must be charged as expenses for the period.

 

Other liabilities from financial intermediation

 

According to IFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, the Bank recognizes revenues from ordinary activities representing the transfer of assets or services committed with customers in exchange for an amount showing the consideration at which the Bank expects to have a right to exchange those assets or services.

 

The commissions charged by the Bank in which there is a time difference between their collection and the service provision are deferred and recognized throughout the time of the transaction.

 

Additionally, this item includes non-subordinated corporate bonds issued by the Bank, which according to NIIF 9, were measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest rate method, which implied booking placement direct expenses as fewer liabilities. Under Central Bank rules, they were measured at the amount due for principal and interest accrued and expenses were charged under “other expenses”.

 

Other liabilities

 

According to IAS 19 “Employee Benefits”, vacations are deemed irrevocable accumulated absences subject to compensation to be measured at the expected cost of those absences, based on the amounts expected to be paid for them in view of the days accumulated in favor of the employees and not enjoyed at the end of the reporting period. In the Bank’s financial statements currently prepared under Central Bank rules, vacation charges are booked at the time staff use them, i.e. upon their payment.

 

Deferred tax liabilities is included as well, which according to IAS 12 “Income tax”, should book (i) the portion of the current tax expected to be paid or recovered, and (ii) the deferred tax is the tax expected to be settled or recovered from income tax for accumulated NOLs and temporary differences arising from the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. Under Central Bank rules, the Bank assesses income tax by applying the effective rate to the estimated taxable income disregarding the effect of differences between book and taxable income.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Subordinated corporate bonds

 

According to IFRS 9 “Financial instruments”, subordinated corporate bonds issued by the Bank were measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest rate method, which implied booking placement direct expenses as fewer liabilities. Under Central Bank rules, they were measured at the amount due for principal and interest accrued.

 

Capital stock – Stock issuance premium

 

According to IAS 32 “Financial instruments: presentation”, costs incurred by the Bank for the issuance of share are accounted for as a deduction from equity to the extent they are incremental cost directly attributable to the equity transaction that otherwise would have been avoided. Under Central Bank rules, the Bank has charged these costs in the statement of income (other – other expenses).

 

Foreign currency translation

 

According to IAS 21“The effects of changes in foreign exchange rates”, foreign currency translation differences were recognized and reclassified, which arise from the Bank’s interest in a foreign subsidiary. The Bank used the voluntary exemption under paragraph D, IFRS 1 “First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards”, and did not recognize the translation differences accumulated at the beginning of the transition date.

 

7. BREAKDOWN OF THE ITEMS INCLUDED IN “OTHER” AND MAIN SUBACCOUNTS

 

The breakdown of the “Other” account in the balance sheet and statement of income is as follows:

 

      09/30/2017       12/31/2016  

 

7.1. Loans - Other

 

Other loans     10,068,601       7,531,496  
Export financing and prefinancing     5,143,330       2,846,002  
      15,211,931       10,377,498  

 

7.2. Other Receivables from financial intermediation - Other receivables not covered by debtor classification standards

 

Debt securities issued by financial trusts     891,761       719,918  
Certificates of participation in financial trusts (a)     380,969       224,043  
Other     319       746  
      1,273,049       944,707  

 

(a) As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 the Bank booked an allowance for impairment for 223,832 and 224,043, respectively.

 

7.3. Other receivables – Other

 

Sundry receivables     820,199       575,585  
Security deposits     509,604       358,578  
Advanced prepayments     277,158       182,697  
Other     55,389       65,898  
      1,662,350       1,182,758  

 

7.4. Deposits - Nonfinancial government sector

 

Savings accounts     5,171,058       522,100  
Checking accounts       3,273,897       2,890,080  
Time deposits     3,022,889       2,374,739  
Investment accounts     85,615       58,748  
Accrued interest, adjustments and foreign exchange differences payable     40,335       29,740  
Other     79,295       89,456  
      11,673,089       5,964,863  

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

      09/30/2017       12/31/2016  

 

7.5. Deposits - From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents - Other

 

Expired time deposits     1,583,042       1,195,105  
Tax amnesty     1,057,656       5,878,001  
Attachments     640,333       416,685  
Unemployment fund for workers of the construction industry     523,933       346,326  
Other     72,196       82,209  
      3,877,160       7,918,326  

 

7.6. Other liabilities from financial intermediation - Other

 

Purchase financing payables     3,263,708       3,012,145  
Miscellaneous not subject to minimum cash requirements     914,215       916,156  
Other withholdings and additional withholdings     813,272       920,134  
Collections and other transactions on account and behalf of others     615,339       582,574  
Other payment orders pending settlement     536,620       598,398  
Miscellaneous subject to minimum cash requirements     251,337       331,700  
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement     185,858       101,947  
Sociedad Seguro de Depósitos (Sedesa) – Purchase of preferred  shares of former Nuevo Banco Bisel SA  (see Note 8.)     102,006       98,082  
Other     374,362       212,474  
      7,056,717       6,773,610  

 

7.7. Other Liabilities - Other

 

Taxes payable (net of prepayments)     2.797.064       2,136,271  
Salaries and payroll taxes payable       782.488       477,977  
Miscellaneous payables     245.183       247,512  
Advances collections     159.611          
Withholdings on salaries     80.512       88,542  
Prepayment for the sale of assets     44.152       2,842  
      4.109.010       2,953,144  

 

7.8. Memorandum accounts – Debit-balance accounts – Control – Other

 

Securities in custody – Other     74,529,481       41,094,883  
Checks and securities not yet collected     6,540,037       6,948,439  
Checks and securities to be debited     1,479,945       1,350,161  
Managed portfolios (see Note 13.)     1,065,246       1,175,510  
Checks and securities to be collected     376,432       418,693  
      83,991,141       50,987,686  

 

      09/30/2017       09/30/2016  

  

7.9. Financial income – Interest on other loans

 

Personal loans     8,530,373       6,257,269  
Other     1,604,858       1,426,557  
      10,135,231       7,683,826  

 

7.10. Financial income – Net income from government and private securities

 

Government and private securities     3,668,602       4,088,123  
Financial trusts     139,457       98,307  
Other     29,190       82,553  
      3,837,249       4,268,983  

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

      09/30/2017       09/30/2016  

 

7.11. Financial income – Other

 

Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements with the financial sector     457,796       98,702  
Interests on loans for export prefinancing and financing     80,062       67,531  
Forward foreign-currency transactions     240       45,858  
      538,098       212,091  

 

7.12. Financial expense – Other

 

Turnover tax and municipal assessments     1,793,271       1,416,099  
Premiums on repurchase agreements with the financial sector     87,954       37,935  
      1,881,225       1,454,034  

 

7.13. Service-charge income - Other

 

Debit and credit card income     1,866,231       1,462,000  
Rental of safe deposit boxes     120,750       82,241  
Service commissions – Joint ventures (see Note 2.5.)     100,183       82,931  
Other     207,552       224,657  
      2,294,716       1,851,829  

 

7.14. Service-charge expense - Other

 

Debit and credit card expenses     1,167,479       875,456  
Turnover tax and municipal assessments     388,953       264,681  
Commissions paid to agents for marketed bank products     107,722       178,441  
Life insurance expense     36,270       8,526  
Other     32,247       9,875  
      1,732,671       1,336,979  

 

7.15. Administrative expenses – Other operating expenses

 

Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses     364,936       277,691  
Security services     341,705       267,258  
Electric power and communications     228,084       186,298  
Leases     150,936       133,250  
Stationery and office supplies     26,950       24,944  
Insurance     25,512       22,349  
      1,138,123       911,790  

 

7.16 . Other income – Other

 

Other adjustments and interest on other receivables     48,106       76,379  
Gain on sale of bank premises and equipment, and other assets     16,749       6,209  
Services provided to Banco del Tucumán SA     14,927       12,077  
Other     70,101       99,984  
      149,883       194,649  

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

      09/30/2017       09/30/2016  

 

7.17. Other expense – Other

 

Stock issuance expenses     293,717          
Donations     60,591       50,005  
Loans transactions     59,030          
Expenses for corporate bonds placements     31,065          
Turnover tax     9,816       11,503  
Interest and adjustments tax     4,680       8,116  
Other     97,482       42,033  
      556,381       111,657  

 

8. RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

Item   09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
             
Government and private securities                
                 
•  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033 as of September 30, 2017 and Federal Government bond in pesos at Badlar Private + 200 basis points, maturing in 2017 as of December 31, 2016 used as security in favor of Sedesa (1).     122,340       99,886  
•  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033 securing a competitiveness program of regional economies - BID loan No. 3174/OC-AR.     104,120       36,015  
•  Discount bonds regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033 for the performance of forward foreign currency transactions.     30,921       1,286  
•  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033 securing sectorial receivables of San Juan Province. Financing funds of productive investments.     12,540       11,885  
•  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinean legislation maturing 2033  as of September 30, 2017 and Federal Government bond in pesos at Badlar Private + 200 basis points, maturing 2017 as of December 31, 2016, for the minimum amount required to perform as an Agent in the new categories provided by CNV General Resolution No. 622/2013.     12,160       12,036  
•  Secured bonds under Presidential Decree No. 1579/2002 as security for a loan received from Banco de Inversión y Comercio Exterior SA (Bice).     9,874       23,600  
•  Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos, maturing 11/15/2017 as of September 30, 2017 and maturing 02/08/2017 as of December 31, 2016, securing the operation through negotiation secured transaction Segment as the main counterparty of the MAE.     9,685       2,095  
•  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033 securing a BID loan of San Juan Provincial Government No. 2763/OC-AR.     9,272       23,770  
•  Other government and private securities.     1,625       1,524  
Subtotal government and private securities.     312,537       212,097  
                 
Other receivables from financial intermediation                
                 
•  Special guarantee checking accounts opened in Central Bank for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities,     3,515,219       1,902,862  
•  Interests resulting in contributions made in the Bank´s capacity by contributory partner. (2)     96,818       97,000  
Subtotal other receivables from financial intermediation     3,612,037       1,999,862  

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Item (contd)   06/30/2017     12/31/2016  
             
Other receivables                
•  Security deposits related to credit card transactions.     502,784       352,373  
•  Security deposits related to transactions of forward transactions offset.     2,500       2,500  
•  Sundry receivables - attachment ordered in the context of a claim initiated by the City of Buenos Aires tax authorities on turnover tax differences.     827       827  
•  Other guarantee security.     4,319       3,705  
Subtotal other receivables.     510,430       359,405  
                 
Other assets                
•  Buildings related to a call options sold (see Note 12.(b)).     216,321       101,749  
Subtotal other assets     216,321       101,749  
Total     4,651,325       2,673,113  

 

(1) As replacement for the preferred shares of former Nuevo Banco Bisel SA to secure to Sedesa the price payment and the fulfillment of all the obligations assumed in the purchase and sale agreement dated May 28, 2007, maturing on August 11, 2021.

 

(2) 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. Risk Funds in which the Bank has interests in are as follows: Risk Fund of Garantizar SGR, Risk Fund of Los Grobo SGR and Risk Fund of Intergarantías SGR.

 

9. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

The receivables/payables and income (loss) from transactions performed with subsidiaries and affiliates are as follows (see also Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements):

 

    Banco del
Tucumán
SA
    Macro
Bank
Limited
    Macro
Securities SA
    Other
subsidiaries
and related
parties
(1)
    09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
                                     
ASSETS                                                
Cash             12,085                       12,085       11,269  
Loans                             459,779       459,779       886,718  
Other receivables from financial intermediation     226,413                       83,681       310,094       51,565  
Receivables from financial lease                     7,116       1,795       8,911       9,025  
Other receivables     1,107                               1,107          
Items pending allocation     80                               80       47  
Total assets     227,600       12,085       7,116       545,255       792,056       958,624  

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

    Banco del
Tucumán
SA
    Macro
Bank
Limited
    Macro
Securities SA
    Other
subsidiaries
and related
parties
(1)
    09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
LIABILITIES                                                
Deposits             16       86,405       1,234,021       1,320,442       1,747,390  
Other liabilities from financial intermediation     552,408                       129       552,537       137,639  
Other liabilities                             798       798       340  
Subordinated Corporate Bonds                             28,138       28,138       213,681  
Total liabilities     552,408       16       86,405       1,263,086       1,901,915       2,099,050  
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS                                                
Credit-balance accounts – Contingent                             2,900       2,900       23,986  

 

    Banco del
Tucumán
SA
    Macro
Bank
Limited
    Macro
Securities SA
    Other
subsidiaries
and related
parties
(1)
    09/30/2017     09/30/2016  
INCOME (EXPENSE)                                                
Financial income     3,136               1,512       49,597       54,245       23,499  
Financial expense     (9,249 )     (237 )             (95,266 )     (104,752 )     (53,559 )
Service-charge income     9       1       827       3,220       4,057       3,805  
Service-charge expense                             (14,796 )     (14,796 )     (141 )
Administrative expenses     (23 )                     (10,642 )     (10,665 )     (9 )
Other income     16,082                               16,082       13,154  
Other expense                     (15,957 )             (15,957 )        
Total income / (loss)     9,955       (236 )     (13,618 )     (67,887 )     (71,786 )     (13,251 )

 

(1) Includes amounts generated by the Bank with its subsidiaries and its related parties regarding transactions performed in the normal course of business, under normal market conditions, in terms of interest rates and prices, as well as guarantees required.

 

In addition, as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there are other transactions with related parties due to work in process over buildings, for an amount of 29,840 and 29,378, respectively.

 

10. CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital as of September 30, 2017, amounted to 669,663. Since December 31, 2013, the Bank’s capital stock has changed as follows:

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

As of December 31, 2013     594,563  
         
Capital stock decrease as provided by Art, 67 of Law No, 26,831 (1)     (10,000 )
         
Capital stock increase as approved by Shareholders´ Meeting held on April 28, 2017 (2)     85,100  
         
As of September 30, 2017     669,663  

 

(1) Related to capital stock decrease resulting from the lapse of three years from acquisition from September through December 2011, involving 10,000,000 own registered Class B shares of common stock for a total amount of 92,919. These shares have not been sold and the shareholders’ meeting has issued no resolution as to the application thereof. On June 25, 2015, the capital stock decrease was registered in the Public Registry of Commerce.

 

(2) Related to capital stock increase arising from i) the issue of 74,000,000 new, common, registered, Class “B” shares with a face value of Ps. 1, each one entitled to one vote, and entitled to dividends under the same conditions as common, registered, Class “B” shares, outstanding upon issuance, formalized on June 19, 2017 and (ii) additionally, as established by the abovementioned Meeting, the international underwriters exercised the option to oversubscribed 15% of the capital stock which was formalized on July 13, 2017 through the issuance of 11,099,993 new, common, registered, Class “B” shares each one entitled to one vote and with a face value of Ps.1.

 

The public offering of the new shares was authorized by CNV Resolution No. 18716 dated May 24, 2017 and by the BCBA on May 26, 2017. As required by CNV regulations, it is advised that the funds arising from the public subscription of shares shall be used to finance its general business operations, to increase its borrowing capacity and leverage the potential acquisitions opportunities in the Argentine financial system.

 

As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the capital increase up to 74,000,000 new shares was fully subscribed and paid-in and registered on the public registry of commerce. The capital increase up to 11,099,993 new shares was fully subscribed and paid-in and is pending registration.

 

11. CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

 

The corporate bond liabilities recorded in the accompanying financial statements amount to:

 

Corporate Bonds   Original value     Residual face
value as of
09/30/2017
    09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
                               
Non-subordinated – Class 2     USD  150,000,000        (a.1)                       1,746,108  
                                         
Subordinated Resettable – Class A    

USD 400,000,000

     

(a.2)

     

USD 400,000,000

      7,116,955       6,407,840  
                                         
Non-subordinated – Class 2     USD  300,000,000       (a.3)       USD 300,000,000       4,939,518          
                                         
Total                             12,056,473       8,153,948  

 

a.1) On September 1, 2006, June 4, 2007, April 26, 2011 and April 23, 2015 the general regular shareholders’ meeting approved the creation, and subsequent extension, of a Global Program for the Issuance of Simple Corporate Bonds in a short, medium or long term, either subordinated or non-subordinated, with or without guarantee, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 23,576, as amended by Law No. 23,962, 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, under which it was possible to issue different classes and/or series of corporate bonds denominated in US dollars or other currencies and reissue the successive classes or series to be amortized.

 

On January 29, 2007, Banco Macro SA issued the 1st series of Class 2 non-subordinated simple corporate bonds at a fixed rate of 8.5% p.a., not convertible into shares, fully amortizable upon maturity (February 1, 2017) for a face value of USD 150,000,000 (one hundred and fifty million US dollars), under the terms and conditions set forth in the price supplement dated January 10, 2007.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

On August 16, 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) authorized the abovementioned exchange offers.

 

On February 1, 2017, the Bank paid the total amount of principal and accrued interest pending payment as of that date.

 

a.2) 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. 23,576, 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, 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 and Special Shareholder´s Meeting resolved to extend of the maximum amount of the abovementioned Global Program up to USD 1,500,000,000 (one thousand five hundred millions US dollars).

 

On November 4, 2016, under the abovementioned Global Program, Banco Macro SA 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 will be November 4, 2021. Since reset date, these Corporate Bonds will accrue a benchmark reset rate plus 546.3 basis point, according terms and conditions abovementioned.

 

In addition, the Bank has the option to fully redeem the issuance as the reset date and under the conditions established in the pricing supplement after that date. The Bank used the funds derived from such issuance to grant loans in accordance with Central Bank guidelines.

 

a.3) On May 8, 2017, under Global Program mention on item a.2), Banco Macro SA issued non subordinated simple corporate bonds not convertible into shares, at a fixed rate of 17.50%, fully amortizable upon maturity (May 8, 2022) for a face value of pesos 4,620,570,000 equivalent to USD 300,000,000 (three hundred million US dollars), under the terms and conditions set forth in the price supplement dated April 21, 2017. Interest will be paid semiannually on November 8 and May 8 of every year, beginning on November 8, 2017.

 

In addition, the Bank may fully redeem the issuance for tax matters, but not partially. The Bank used the funds derived from such issuance to grant loans in accordance with Central Bank guidelines.

 

12. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The Bank performs transactions that involve derivative financial instruments, as established by Central Bank rules. Such instruments mainly relate to:

 

- Forward transactions involving securities and foreign currency.

- Forward transactions without delivery of the underlying asset.

- Options.

 

Such transactions were valued as explained in Notes 3.5.g.1), 3.5.g.2) and 3.5.k).

 

Positions of transactions effective as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

Transaction   09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
Net position of repurchase agreements     (371,030 )     1,181,659  
Net position of forward transactions of foreign currency without delivery of the underlying asset (a)     256       (56,872 )
Position of call options sold (b)     (312,844 )     (167,721 )

 

Net income (loss) resulting from these transactions for fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, amount to income / (loss):

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Transaction   09/30/2017     09/30/2016  
Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements     457,796       98,702  
Premiums on repurchase agreements     (87,954 )     (37,935 )
Forward foreign-currency transactions offset     240       45,858  
Total     370,082       106,625  

 

(a) It is related to negotiation transactions of forward foreign currency exchange rates, carried out through MAE, ROFEX and “over the counter”. For transactions carried out through MAE or ROFEX, the differences of such trading transactions are settled on a daily basis based on the prices agreed upon and their quoted price upon maturity while “over the counter” transactions are settled upon maturity. In both cases, the underlying asset is not delivered or received.

 

(b) It is related to:

 

(i) A call option sold to a bank´s customer on a building received as payment of loans previously granted by it. The initial price was set at 104,135, and will adjust at a corrected Badlar rate, adjusted on a monthly basis, plus 200 basis points. In October 2017, with an agreement of the parties involved, the call option was transferred to a third party who exercised the option. As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the building´s sale is pending registration.

 

(ii) A call option sold on buildings received as repayment of loans previously granted by the bank. The price was set at USD 6,900,000 and the option´s exercise period from August 18, 2017 through August 18, 2018, both dates included. As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the holder has not exercised the option.

 

13. PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, portfolios managed by the bank amounted to 1,065,246 and 1,175,510, respectively. Under these portfolios, 711,039 and 777,429, respectively belongs to the private financial trust “SECANE I”, “SECANE II”, “SECANE III”, “SECANE IV” and “SECANE V”, created by the Bank (trustor) and Macro Fiducia SA (trustee) between 2002 and 2016. Additionally, the bank acts as collection agent and custodian.

 

14. MUTUAL FUNDS

 

As of September 30, 2017, the Bank, in its capacity as Depository Company, held in custody the interest in Mutual Funds subscribed by third parties and assets from the following mutual funds:

 

Fund   Share of interest     Equity     Assets (1)  
Pionero Pesos     578,800,612       1,914,829       1,463,406  
Pionero Renta Ahorro     2,666,652,028       16,570,885       16,728,419  
Pionero F F     50,803,222       255,075       256,751  
Pionero Renta     12,296,812       170,828       189,393  
Pionero Acciones     14,340,227       261,373       266,248  
Pionero Renta Plus     6,027       31          
Pionero Empresas FCI Abierto PYMES     182,467,123       415,608       415,061  
Pionero Pesos Plus     78,677       164       43  
Pionero Renta Ahorro Plus     542,348,466       794,280       795,499  
Pionero Renta Mixta I     65,088,700       82,065       89,289  
Pionero Renta Mixta II     981,604,322       1,222,614       1,223,344  
Pionero Ahorro Dólares     230,584,138       4,124,580       3,944,752  
Pionero Renta Global – Clase B     50,000       866          
Pionero Renta Fija Dólares     64,713,162       1,162,838       1,122,062  

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Fund (contd.)   Share of interest     Equity     Assets (1)  
Argenfunds Renta Pesos     328,146,248       680,542       681,928  
Argenfunds Renta Argentina     106,725,962       222,593       220,876  
Argenfunds Ahorro Pesos     682,649,613       2,207,633       2,221,825  
Argenfunds Renta Privada FCI     262,255,814       749,260       624,664  
Argenfunds Abierto Pymes     72,547,626       53,325       48,093  
Argenfunds Renta Total     804,826,203       960,628       1,358,623  
Argenfunds Renta Flexible     574,705,316       709,617       713,232  
Argenfunds Renta Dinámica     90,154       108       94  
Argenfunds Renta Mixta     91,933       107       92  
Argenfunds Renta Global     152,136,897       183,098       183,144  
Argenfunds Renta Capital     5,453,263       96,706       95,750  
Argenfunds Renta Balanceada     44,668,870       52,789       52,733  
Argenfunds Renta Crecimiento     4,627,081       82,808       82,229  

 

(1) These amounts reflect the mutual funds’ assets and are recorded under the “Checks and securities in custody” memorandum account.

 

15. BANK DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE SYSTEM

 

Law No. 24,485, and Presidential Decree No, 540/1995, provided for the organization of a Bank Deposit Guarantee Insurance System, characterized as being limited, mandatory and for valuable consideration, designed to provide coverage for risks inherent in bank deposits, subsidiary and supplementary to the bank deposit privileges and protection offered by the system created by Financial Institutions Law. Such law also provided for the organization of Sedesa to manage the Deposit Guarantee Fund. Such company was organized in August 1995. The Bank holds an 8.3440% equity interest therein, according to the percentages set forth in Central Bank Communiqué “B” 11491 of March 1, 2017.

 

This system shall cover the deposits up to the amount of 450 in Argentine pesos and foreign currency with the participating institutions as checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit or any other modes determined by the Central Bank, as long as the requirements under Presidential Decree No. 540/1995 and any others established by the enforcement agency are fulfilled. On the other hand, Central Bank established that the deposits made by other financial institutions, those made by persons related to the Bank, and deposits of securities, among others, must be excluded from the deposit guarantee system.

 

16. TRUST ACTIVITIES

 

The Bank is related to different types of trusts. The different trust agreements are disclosed below, according to the Bank’s business purpose:

 

16.1 Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

Debt securities include mainly prepayments towards the placement price of trust securities of the financial trusts under public offerings, made by the Bank through underwriting agreements (Consubond, Accicom, PvCred, Secubono, Mila, Credicuotas Consumo, Credimas, Best consumer Directo, Best Consumer Finance and Agrocap 1). The assets managed for these trusts are mainly related to securitizations of consumer loans. Trust securities are placed once the public offering is authorized by the CNV. Upon expiry of the placement period, once all trust securities have been placed on the market, the Bank recovers the disbursements made, plus an agreed-upon compensation (“underwriting Price”). If after making the best efforts, such trust securities cannot be placed, the Bank (“Underwriter”) will retain the securities subject to underwriting.

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, debt securities managed by the Bank for investment purpose amounted to 891,761 and 719,918, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

According to the latest accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the corpus assets of the trusts exceed the carrying amount in the related proportions.

 

Additionally, Note 7.1. to the consolidated financial statements, includes a list of the holdings for investment held by the Bank´s subsidiaries.

 

16.2 Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the financial statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SA (subsidiary) of this type of trusts amounted to 116,387 and 58,633, respectively.

 

Additionally, Note 7.2. to the consolidated financial statements includes a list of those trusts with similar purposes to those included in this note, but created with corpus assets transferred by the Bank’s subsidiaries.

 

16.3 Trusts 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 noncompliance.

 

Trusts usually act as conduits to collect cash from the debtor’s flow of operations and send it 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 noncompliance or delays by debtor in the obligations assumed with the beneficiary, the Trustee shall not execute the guaranty and all excess amounts as to the value of the obligations are reimbursed by the Trustee to the debtor.

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the financial statements, the assets managed by the Bank and Macro Fiducia SA (subsidiary) amounted to 329,243 and 451,569, respectively.

 

16.4 Trusts in which the Bank acts as trustee (management)

 

The Bank 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.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the financial statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 1,251,682 and 1,396,421, respectively.

 

Additionally, Note 7.3. to the consolidated financial statements includes a list of those trusts with similar purposes to those included in this note, but managed by the Bank’s subsidiaries.

 

17. INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CNV

 

17.1 Compliance with requirements to act in the capacity of agents belonging to different categories of agents defined by the CNV.

 

Considering Banco Macro SA’s current operations, and according to the different categories of agents established by CNV General Resolution 622, the Bank is registered with this agency as an agent for the custody of mutual funds group investment products (AC PIC FCI), comprehensive clearing and settlement agent and trading agent (ALyC y AN - integral), and financial trustee Agent category (FF).

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders´ equity exceeds the minimum amount required by this regulation, amounting to 32,000, as well as the minimum offsetting required of 11,000, paid-in with government securities as described in Note 8.

 

17.2 Documentation 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, except for the inventory book, in which aging is deemed to include those with a date prior to the two fiscal years ended. In compliance with CNV General Resolution No. 629 requirements, the Bank has kept (i) the inventory books for fiscal years ended through December 31, 2014 included, and (ii) certain documentation supporting the economic transactions for fiscal years ended through December 31, 2015, included, 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 Colectora Sur, between Puente San Carlos and Puente 60 cuadras, Province of Cordoba and avenida Luis Lagomarsino 1750, formerly Ruta Nacional 8 Km 51.2, Pilar, Province of Buenos Aires).

 

18. MINIMUM CASH AND MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

 

18.1 Accounts identifying compliance with the minimum cash requirements:

 

The items computed by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for september 2017 are listed below, indicating the balances as of month-end of the related accounts:

 

Item   09/30/2017  
Cash        
Amounts in Central Bank accounts     19,585,473  
Other receivables from financial intermediation        
Special guarantee accounts with the Central Bank     3,515,219  
Total     23,100,692  

 

18.2 Minimum capital requirements:

 

As the table disclosed, the minimum capital requirements measured on an individual basis, effective for september 2017, along with its computable capital as of the end of that month:

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Item   09/30/2017  
Minimum capital requirement     13,105,606  
Computable capital     43,934,583  
Excess amount     30,828,977  

 

19 . SUMMARY JUDGEMENTS AND PENALTIES APPLIED BY THE CENTRAL BANK AND CERTAIN REGULATORS

 

The Central Bank Communiqué “A” 5689, as supplemented, requires banks to disclose in their financial statements certain information regarding summaries and penalties received from certain regulators, regardless of the amounts involved and the final conclusions of each cause. The information required as of september 30, 2017 is disclosed below:

 

19.1. Summary Judgements initiated by the Central Bank:

 

Criminal Foreign Exchange Regime Summary : No. 6545 dated 09/03/2015.

Reason : Supposed infringement of article No. 1 incs e) and f) of the Criminal Foreign Exchange Law (“CFEL”), and Central Bank Communiqué “A” 5264, as supplemented, for foreign exchange transactions with a customer without the documentation to support the genuineness of the transaction.

Responsible : Banco Macro S.A and Responsible for Foreign Trade and Foreign Exchange (Susana Lerman, José Luis Vejo, Jorge Francisco Scarinci and Horacio Ricardo Javier Sistac, Carlos Daniel Gomez and Oscar Luis Romero).

Status : On 11/11/2015, the Bank and the natural persons subject to summary proceeding filed their defense, offering evidence and requesting an acquittal. In addition, by Resolution dated 05/23/2016, the Central Bank decided not to admit statute-barred of the criminal foreign exchange action, appealed by the responsible. On 05/31/2016, an annulment petition with a subsidiary appeal was filed against the Central Bank´s Resolution. On 07/11/2016, the Central Bank decided not to admit the annulment petition. Against such resolution, on 07/15/2016, the Bank filed a brief to the proper Economic Criminal Trial Court related to actions provided by Art. 9 of the CFEL, whereby it formulates the right to reissue the proposition based on that the criminal foreign exchange infraction has become statute-barred. On 08/09/2016, the Bank submitted a closing argument brief as a result of that the probatory period was ended and on 08/18/2016 a new brief was filed, requesting the use of retrospective application of the most benign foreign exchange rule. As of the date, it is pending resolution by the Central Bank.

 

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

Reason : Deficiencies on supervision on a consolidated basis, exercised by the Bank over its subsidiaries, related to Anti-money laundering procedures.

Responsible : Banco Macro SA and Banco Macro SA Directors (Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Jorge Pablo Brito, Marcos Brito, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Luis Carlos Cerolini, Carlos Enrique Videla, Alejandro Macfarlane, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Constanza Brito and Emanuel Antonio Alvarez Agis).

Status : In process at the Central Bank. On 04/07/2016, the Bank filed its defense and offered evidence. On 05/18/2016, representing Delfín Ezequiel Carballo, the exception for lack of passive legitimation was requested. As of the date, the request is pending resolution.

 

19.2. Penalties imposed by the Central Bank:

 

Financial summary : No. 1380 dated 03/11/2013.

Reason : Supposed excess in the assets used for guarantee purpose which should have been used for related statutory operation ratios; infringement to fulfill with the limitations of deposits increase, lack of veracity in book records, neglect to present the corresponding accounting disclosure of such excess and infringement according to Central Bank requirements. Penalty amount: 2,000

Responsible : Former Banco Privado de Inversiones SA, Directors, Statutory Audit Committee and Corporate Service Manager (Alejandro Manuel Estrada, Raúl Fernández, Alejandro Carlos Estrada, Eduardo Guillermo Castro, Jorge Norberto Cerrotta, Armando Rogelio Pomar, Carlos Soulé and Baruki Luis Alberto Gonzalez).

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Status : On 06/12/2015 the Central Bank passed Sentence No. 527, imposing fines to those responsible, subject to the devolutive effect of the direct remedy. On 06/25/2015 the fine was paid. On 07/10/2015 a direct appeal was filed against such resolution to Federal Court of Appeals in Contentious and Administrative Matters in the City of Buenos Aires (CNACAF). On December 2015, the penalty amount was recovered by the Entity as a result of the guarantee provided by the sellers at the moment of acquisition of the shares of former BPI SA. On September 2015, the appeals were presented at the Courtroom II of CNACAF. On 05/10/2016 the Courtroom II of CNACAF confirmed the fines imposed by the Central Bank. As a result, the bank filed a federal extraordinary appeal, which was dismissed by the Courtroom II of CNACAF on 08/02/2016. On 08/16/2016, representing the Bank and Mr. Carlos Soulé and as a consequence of the denial of a federal extraordinary appeal, a petition for denied appeal was filed to the Argentine Supreme Court (CSJN), which, as of the date, is in process.

 

Financial summary : No. 1401 dated 08/14/2013.

Reason: due to alleged infringement of financing to the non-financial public sector, for temporary overdrafts through checking accounts of the Municipality of Córdoba and Reconquista. Penalty amount: 2,400.

Responsible : Banco Macro SA and Directors (Jorge Horacio Brito, Jorge Pablo Brito and Marcos Brito).

Status : On 03/02/2015 the Central Bank passed Resolution No. 183/15 imposing fines to the Bank, which were debited from the Bank´s account 00285 on 03/12/2015. On 03/30/2015 a direct appeal was filed against such resolution to CNACAF. On April 2015 the appeal was presented at the Courtroom IV of the Federal Contentious Administrative Court of Appeals under No. 19,971/2015. On 06/23/2015 the Court informed to the Central bank about the appeal presented by Banco Macro. On 07/13/2016 the Courtroom IV of CNACAF sustained the appeal filed by the bank and annulled the resolution imposed. The Central Bank filed a federal extraordinary appeal, which was answered by the Bank on 08/29/2016. On 09/06/2016 the Courtroom IV of CNACAF dismissed the extraordinary appeal. On 09/14/2016 the Central Bank formulated a petition for denied appeal to the CSJN, which is pending resolution.

 

19.3. Penalties imposed by the Financial Information Unit (UIF).

 

File : No. 62/2009 dated 01/16/2009.

Reason : Purchase of foreign currency from April 2006 through August 2007. Penalty amount: 718

Responsible : Banco Macro SA and officers in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance (Juan Pablo Brito Devoto and Luis Carlos Cerolini).

Status : UIF passed Resolution No. 72/2011 on 06/09/2011, imposing fines to those responsible. An appeal was presented at CNACAF. On 10/31/2016 the Courtroom III resolved (i) related to transactions performed between 10/11/2006 to 08/22/2007, decided that at the time of the file, the UIF punitive authority has become statute-barred, annulling UIF resolution No. 72/2001, (ii) related to transactions performed since 03/05/2007 and between 04/17/2007 to 08/22/2007, decided to refer proceedings to UIF, for a new resolution and readjusting the fines imposed in the same resolution against the Bank and Messrs Juan Pablo Brito Devoto and Luis Carlos Cerolini. As a consequence and pursuant to the abovementioned, the Courtroom III decided to partially sustained the appeals and annulled the penalty imposed, ordering the UIF to readjust the penalties. Charges are distributed to each part. Such sentence was appealed by the Bank and UIF. On April 25, 2017, those remedies were dismissed by the Court. On May 10, 2017 both the bank and the UIF, filed petitions for denied appeals with the CSJN, which as of the date are still pending resolution.

 

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

Reason : Alleged failure to prepare certain reports on suspicious transactions regarding alleged cases of noncompliance in certain customer files. Penalty amount: 330.

Responsible : Banco Macro SA, Directors and officers in charge of Anti-money laundering regulation compliance (Luis Carlos Cerolini – as Compliance Officer and Director - and Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Jorge Pablo Brito, Alejandro Macfarlane, Carlos Enrique Videla, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Constanza Brito, Emanuel Antoni Alvarez Agis, Marcos Brito and Rafael Magnanini – as Directors of Banco Macro SA).

Status : After being notified about the commencement of the summary proceedings, on 05/08/2015, the Bank filed its defense, offering evidence and requesting an acquittal. On 12/26/2016 the UIF issued Resolution 164/16, imposing a fine on the persons subject to the summary proceedings. On 12/29/2016, the Bank was notified about the Resolution, which allowed bringing a direct appeal before the CNACAF by 03/15/2017. Such resolution, notified to the Bank on 12/19/2016, also sustained the lack of passive legitimations of Mr. Carballo and Mr. Magnanini. On 01/30/2017, the fine was paid. On 03/13/2017, a direct appeal was filed against such resolution, which has been lodging of the Courtroom III of CNACAF, under “Banco Macro SA and other against UIF – Criminal Code – law 25246 – Decree. 290/07 art. 25” (file Nº 13500/2017). As of the date, the file is pending resolution.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

· Ended summaries

 

Financial Summary: No. 1227 dated on 04/10/2008 in relation to two capital contributions to its subsidiaries Sudbank SA and Trust Company Ltd. (currently, Macro Bank Ltd), which ended up in favor of the Bank, as the CNACAF declared on November 24, 2015, the nullity of the extraordinary instance filed by the Central Bank.

 

Criminal Foreign Exchange Regime Summary : No. 5645 dated on 01/07/2017 related to foreign exchange transactions allegedly performed without Central Bank authorization, which ended up in favor of the Bank, as resolved on October 29, 2016, by Criminal Economic Federal Trial Court No. 11.

 

Files : No. 62/2009 (extension) dated on 06/09/2011 in relation to foreign currency purchase transaction for an amount of 538 and No. 6614/2011 dated on 12/28/2011 for an amount of 843, which ended up in favor of the Bank, as the CSJN dismissed on April 25, 2017, the petition for the denied appeal file by UIF. Thus the court of appeals ´decision revoking the fined imposed became final.

 

Files : No. 6338/2011 dated on 11/23/2011 in relation to foreign currency purchase transaction for an amount of 2,136 and No. 160/2012 dated on 05/10/2012 for an amount of 376, which ended up in favor of the Bank, as the CSJN dismissed on 05/09/2017, the petition for denied appeal filed by the UIF. Thus the court of appeals ´decision revoking the fined imposed became final.

 

Files : No. 6407/2011 dated on 11/23/2011 in relation to foreign currency purchase transaction for an amount of 802, No. 6612/2011 dated on 12/28/2011 for an amount of 688 and No. 517/2012 dated on 06/12/2012, which ended up in favor of the Bank as the CSJN dismissed on 06/06/2017, the petition for denied appeal filed by the UIF. Thus the court of appeals ´decision revoking the fined imposed became final.

 

Criminal Foreign Exchange Regime Summary : No. 4674 dated 04/14/2011 related to a supposed infringement of article No. 1 incs. e) and f) and No. 2 inc f) of the CFEL, upon performing foreign exchange transactions with a disqualified customer without Central Bank authorization, which ended up in favor of the Bank, since on July 26, 2017, the court ruled that an artificial person may be penalized based on the acts carried out by its representatives and agents. In the case under analysis, since the natural persons were acquitted, the court understood that nothing should be resolved with respect to the Bank. The decision is final and it will not be appealed by the Bank.

 

File (UIF) : No. 6420/2011 dated 11/23/2011 in relation to foreign currency purchase transactions for an amount of 822, which ended up in favor of the Bank pursuant to the CSJ resolution dated May 23, 2017, which decided to sustain the petition for denied appeal filed by the Bank to declare the applicability of the extraordinary appeal and to abrogate the decision pronounced by Courtroom II of the CNACAF, which had confirmed the fines imposed by the UIF, plus legal costs. Therefore, it was resolved that the case file should return to the CNACAF for the pronouncement of the new decision. Thus, on August 22, 2017, Courtroom II of the CNACAF decided to declare the UIF´s punitive power to be statute-barred with respect to the person subject to the summary proceedings, and to render UIF resolution No. 124/2014 ineffective in relation to such person. The case has been closed.

 

Although, penalties do not involve material amounts, as of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the total amount of monetary penalties received, pending to be paid for been appealed or about to be appealed, amounted to 718 which was recorded according to Communiqués “A” 5689 and “A” 5940 of Central Bank, as supplemented.

 

Additionally, there are pending summaries at CNV, as described below:

 

File : No.1480/2011 (CNV Resolution No. 17,529 dated 09/26/2014).

Reason : alleged infringement with the obligation to inform a “Significant Event”.

Responsible : Banco Macro SA, Directors, Statutory Audit Committee members and person in charge of Market relations (Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Jorge Pablo Brito, Luis Carlos Cerolini, Roberto Julio Eilbaum, Alejandro Macfarlane, Carlos Enrique Videla, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Constanza Brito, Daniel Hugo Violatti, Ladislao Szekely, Santiago Marcelo Maidana and Herman Fernando Aner).

Status : On 10/28/2014, the bank and the natural persons subject to summary proceedings, filed its defense, offering evidence and requesting an acquittal. On 08/03/2015, the evidence period was ended and on 08/19/2015, the closing argument brief was submitted. As of the date, is pending resolution.

 

File : No. 2577/2014 (CNV Resolution No. 18863) dated 07/20/2017.

Reason : potential failure to comply with section 59, Law No. 19550 and item 1, Chapter 6, section 19, Part IV of Chapter II under CNV Regulations (as enacted in 2013 and as amended) in force at the time of the events under analysis.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Responsible : Banco Macro SA, in its capacity as an agent for the custody of mutual funds group investment products, Directors and member of the audit committee (Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Jorge Pablo Brito, Marcos Brito, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Luis Carlos Cerolini, Federico Pastrana, Carlos Enrique Videla, Alejandro Macfarlane, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Constanza Brito, Emmanuel Antonio Agis, Alejandro Almarza, Carlos Javier Piazza and Vivian Haydee Stenghele).

Status : on 07/28/2017 the Bank and responsibles were notified about the opening of the reference proceedings, whereby they were granted ten business days to file a presentation. On August 11, 2017, the bank filed a defense, arguing that the charge was null and void, that the administrative criminal action had become statute-barred and that the persons subject to the summary proceedings were not liable for the facts under investigation, since the Bank is not responsible for overseeing the facts subject to the summary proceedings because such oversight obligation is not part of its role as custodian. As of the date, the issue is still pending resolution by the CNV.

 

The Bank Management and its legal advisors consider no further significant accounting effects than could arise from the effect of the above mentioned situations.

 

20. TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

20.1. The AFIP (Federal Public Revenue Agency) and provincial tax authorities have reviewed the tax returns filed by the Bank related to income tax, minimum presumed income tax and other taxes (mainly turnover tax).

The most significant ongoing claims arising from the previous paragraph are detailed below

 

a) Afip challenged the income tax returns filed by the former Banco Bansud SA (for the fiscal years since June 30, 1995, through June 30, 1999, and of the irregular six-month period ended December 31, 1999) and by the former Banco Macro SA (for the fiscal years ended since 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.

 

b) City of Buenos Aires tax authorities attributed a turnover tax difference to Banco Macro SA for fiscal period 2002, in relation to the treatment of the compensation bond, over which a precautionary measure was issued in 2009 in favor of the Bank by the Federal Court of First Instance in Countentios and Administrative No. 6, which was confirmed by the Sala IV of the CNACAF.

 

c) City of Buenos Aires tax authorities attributed a turnover tax difference to former Banco Privado de Inversiones for fiscal periods 2002 and 2003. On October 19, 2015, Courtroom II of the Administrative and Tax Contentious Court of Appeals confirmed the trial court decision as it agreed with the Bank in that the “compensation bond” is not subject to turnover tax. On December 21, 2015, the Bank was notified that the Buenos Aires City Government filed an action for declaration of unconstitutionality with the Buenos Aires City Highest Court, which is pending resolution. In 2009, the Buenos Aires City Government filed a collection claim and obtained an attachment for 827 (see also Note 8).

 

Additionally, there are under discussion other claims and appeals filed with the Tax Court.

 

20.2. Moreover, as a result of a lawsuit filed in 2007 by consumers’ association “ADECUA” claiming about various aspects related to the collection of the “life insurance” charge for products marketed by former Banco Privado de Inversiones SA, on November 29, 2010, the parties reached a settlement agreement, approved by the Federal Commercial Court in and for the City of Buenos Aires No. 3, clerk’s office No. 5, and complied with by the Bank.

 

However, on March 22, 2013, the judge hearing the case ordered to adjust the performance of the agreement, as regards the reimbursement of the funds to the customers from whom the charge had been collected, a resolution which was appealed by the Bank.

 

On April 24, 2014, the Court of Appeals dismissed the appeals filed and changed what was resolved in First Instance, ordered the Agreement nullity, to continue with the proceeding and to allow the Bank to answer the complaint. Such resolution was appealed by the Bank. The file is in the CSJN, pending resolution.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

Additionally, there are other claims filed by consumers’ associations against the Bank, related to collection of certain financial fees and certain withholdings made by the Bank to individuals as a withholding Agent, related to stamp tax imposed by the City of Buenos Aires.

 

The Bank’s Management and its tax and legal advisors believe there are no additional significant effects to those already recognized in the books that may result from the final outcome of such claims.

 

21. CHANGES IN THE ARGENTINE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT, AND THE SITUATIONS OF THE FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL SYSTEM AND THE BANK

 

The international and local macroeconomic context generates a certain degree of uncertainty regarding its future progress as a result of political matters and the economic level growth, among other issues. Besides, at a local level, although it cannot be confirmed as a definitive trend, volatility of government and private securities, interest rates and exchange rate have decreased. In addition, there is an increase in prices of other relevant variables, such as salary cost and the prices of the main raw materials.

 

Therefore, the Bank’s Management permanently monitors the change of the abovementioned situations in international and local markets, to determine the possible actions to adopt and to identify the possible impacts on its financial situation that may need to be reflected in the financial statements for future periods.

 

22. RESTRICTION ON EARNINGS DISTRIBUTION

 

a) According to Central Bank regulations 20% of income for the year plus / minus prior-year adjustments and less accumulated losses as for the prior year-end, if any, should be allocated to the legal reserve.

 

b) Under Law No. 25,063, dividends to be distributed in cash or in kind in excess of taxable income accumulated as of the end of the fiscal year immediately preceding the payment or distribution date shall be subject to a 35% income tax withholding as a single and definitive payment. For this purpose, income to be considered in each year will result from adding dividends or earnings from other corporations not computed in the calculation of those earnings in the same tax period(s) to the earnings determined under application of Income Tax Law, and deducting the tax paid for the tax period(s) in which the earnings, or the related proportional amount, being distributed were generated.

 

c) Through Communiqué “A” 6013, the Central Bank establishes the general procedure to distribute earnings. According to that procedure, earnings may only be distributed previously express authorization of the Central Bank, and only if the following circumstances are met like not records of financial assistance from the Central Bank due to illiquidity or shortages in payments of minimum capital or minimum cash requirement deficiencies, there are no certain sanctions established by regulators entities and weighted to be significant, and/or no corrective measures have been applied, among other previous conditions listed in the abovementioned communiqué.

 

Therefore, earnings may only be distributed to the extent that income was booked, after deducting, on a nonaccounting basis, from unappropriated retained earnings and the voluntary reserve for future distribution of earnings, the amounts of the legal, statutory and/or voluntary reserves which are mandatory, the positive net difference between the book value and market value or present value reported by the Central Bank, as the case may be, of government debt securities and/or monetary regulation instruments issued by the Central Bank not valued at market value and the amounts recognized in the bank assets due to court cases related to deposits, among other items.

 

Finally, the proposed earning distribution will be affected if it is not maintained a required margin of capital, which for companies like Banco Macro SA, considered systematically important, is equal to 3.5% of risk-weighted assets is kept. This is apart from the minimum capital required by regulations, to be integrated by of level-1 ordinary capital (COn1), net of deductible items (CDCOn1).

 

d) Under CNV General Resolution No. 593, the Shareholders’ Meeting in charge of analyzing the annual financial statements will be required to establish a specific use for the Bank’s retained earnings, whether through the actual distribution of dividends, the capitalization thereof through the delivery of bonus shares, the creation of voluntary reserves additional to the legal reserve or a combination of any of these applications.

 

  - 40 -  

 

 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 

23. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUBLICATION

 

Under Communiqué “A” 760, the Central Bank prior intervention is not required for the publication of these financial statements.

 

24. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

These financial statements are presented on the basis of the accounting standards established by the Central Bank of Argentina. The accounting standards established by the Central Bank and the Argentine professional accounting standards effective in the City of Buenos Aires (see Note 5.) may not conform with accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

For a description and quantification of the significant differences between Central Bank rules and US GAAP as of December 31, 2016, see Note 35. to the financial statements included in our Form 20-F as of such date and filed with the SEC on April 24th, 2017.

 

  - 41 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016     09/30/2017  
Name   Market
or
Present
Value
    Book
balance
    Book
balance
    Position
without
options (1)
    Options     Final
position
 
                                     
GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES                                                
                                                 
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES                                                
                                                 
Holdings booked at market value                                                
- Local                                                
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity: 2033             1,913,875       1,420,912       1,606,613               1,606,613  
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos adjustment by CER - Maturity: 07-22-2021             320,657       7,394       443,709               443,709  
Consolidation bonds in pesos 6° Series  at 2% - Maturity: 03-15-2024             157,299       22,924       138,950               138,950  
Consolidation bonds in pesos 8° Series - Maturity: 10-04-2022             129,351       214,653       165,436               165,436  
Discount bonds denominated in US dollars - Maturity: 12-31-2033             86,700                                  
Federal government bonds in pesos at Badlar Private + 250 basis point  Maturity: 2019             59,847       30,221       1,146               1,146  
Secured bonds in pesos under Presidential Decree No. 1579/02 at 2% - Maturity: 02-04-2018             58,604       28,057       58,522               58,522  
Federal government bonds in US dollars 5.625% - Maturity: 01-26-2022             50,048                                  
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos  - Maturity: 10-03-2021             47,972               351               351  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 8.75% - Maturity: 2024             47,919               7,785               7,785  
Other             89,255       215,935       90,091               90,091  
                                                 
Subtotal holdings booked at market value             2,961,527       1,940,096       2,512,603               2,512,603  
                                                 
Holdings booked at amortized cost                                                
- Local                                                
Debt Securities of Province of Río Negro in pesos - Maturity: 07-06-2020     320,402       308,819               320,402               320,402  
Province of Neuquén guarantee Treasury Bills Class 2 Series 2 in pesos - Maturity: 06-06-2018     15,292       15,292       145,006       15,292               15,292  
Treasury Bills in US dollars - Maturity: 03-20-2017                     787,649                          
Debt Securities of Province of Buenos Aires Series 1 Clase II - Maturity: 12-06-2019                     338,086                          
Federal government bonds in pesos Badlar Private + 250 PBS Maturity: 2019                     106,508                          
Province of Río Negro Treasury Bills Class 1, Series 6 - Maturity: 03-15-2017                     95,439                          
Province of Neuquén Treasury Bills  in pesos - Maturity: 09-09-2020                     71,202                          
Municipality of City of Córdoba Treasury Bills Series XXIII  - Maturity: 03-30-2017                     9,880                          
Municipality of City of Córdoba Treasury Bills Series XXI  - Maturity: 03-21-2017                     7,399                          
Treasury Bills in USD - Maturity: 07-03-2017                     7,112                          
Other                     1,057                          
                                                 
Subtotal Holdings booked at amortized cost             324,111       1,569,338       335,694               335,694  

 

  - 42 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A

(Continued)

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016     09/30/2017  
Name   Market
value
or
Present
Value
    Book
balance
    Book
balance
    Position
without
options (1)
    Options     Final
position
 
                                     
INSTRUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA                                                
                                                 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at market value - Own portfolio                                                
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 11-15-2017             5,246,588               5,246,588               5,246,588  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 12-20-2017             4,551,315               4,782,774               4,782,774  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 10-18-2017             4,176,765               4,170,884               4,170,884  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-17-2018             4,108,199               4,108,199               4,108,199  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-21-2018             2,818,030               2,833,367               2,833,367  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-16-2017             1,872,037               1,914,796               1,914,796  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-18-2018             965,722               1,009,263               1,009,263  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-21-2018             841,436               868,936               868,936  
Central Bank of Argentina Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-18-2017                     424,639                          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-15-2017                     371,992                          
Others                     147,233                          
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at market value - Own Portfolio             24,580,092       943,864       24,934,807               24,934,807  
                                                 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills - Under Repo Transactions                                                
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-16-2018             470,349                                  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-18-2018             43,540                                  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-18-2017                     19,335                          
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills - Under repo Transactions             513,889       19,335                          
                                                 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at amortized cost - Own Portfolio                                                
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 06-21-2018             1,568,478               1,518,309               1,518,309  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-18-2017                     5,290,967                          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-15-2017                     2,525,348                          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-04-2017                     1,749,356                          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-25-2017                     1,203,357                          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-11-2017                     1,115,684                          
Central Bank of Argentina Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-11-2017                     309,457                          
Central Bank of Argentina Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-04-2017                     249,520                          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-22-2017                     186,633                          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-08-2017                     94,643                          
Other                     67,112                          
                                                 
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at amortized cost - Own portfolio             1,568,478       12,792,077       1,518,309               1,518,309  
                                                 
Total Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina             26,662,459       13,755,276       26,453,116               26,453,116  
Total Government securities             29,948,097       17,264,710       29,301,413               29,301,413  

 

  - 43 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A

(Continued)

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016     09/30/2017  
Name  

Market

value or

Present

Value

   

Book

balance

   

Book

balance

   

Position

without

options (1)

    Options    

Final

position

 
                                     
Investments in listed private securities                                                
                                                 
Capital Instruments                                                
- Local                                                
Siderar S.A.I.C.                     106,938                          
Petrolera Pampa S.A.                     90,261                          
Aluar Aluminio Argentino                     78,791                          
YPF S.A.                     25,190                          
Molinos Rio de la Plata S.A.                     18,289                          
Subtotal Capital Instruments                     319,469                          
Total Investments in listed private securities                     319,469                          
Total government and private Securities                   29,948,097       17,584,179       29,301,413                     29,301,413  

 

(1)  The position without options as of September 30, 2017, results from the following disclosure:      
Holdings: book balance, market value or present value, wherever applicable     29,959,680  
Plus:      Spot and forward purchases pending settlement     858,697  
Less:      Government securities deposits     102,893  
Less:      Spot and forward sales pending settlement     1,414,071  
      29,301,413  

 

  - 44 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B

 

FINANCING-FACILITIES CLASSIFICATION BY SITUATION

AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
             
COMMERCIAL                
                 
In normal situation     47,286,182       34,128,374  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees     3,024,241       2,538,782  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     6,715,914       5,119,268  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     37,546,027       26,470,324  
                 
Subject to special monitoring     60,929       27,887  
In observation                
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     48,395       18,875  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     12,534       9,012  
                 
Troubled     4,292       50,039  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     4,174       50,039  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     118          
                 
With high risk of insolvency     115,192       137,431  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees     1,048       1,882  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     47,251       61,374  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     66,893       74,175  
                 
Irrecoverable             4  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees             4  
                 
Subtotal Commercial     47,466,595       34,343,735  

 

  - 45 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B

(Continued)

 

FINANCING-FACILITIES CLASSIFICATION BY SITUATION

AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
             
CONSUMER                
                 
Performing     64,397,985       48,698,468  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees     1,783,978       767,733  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     4,801,037       2,483,434  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     57,812,970       45,447,301  
                 
Low risk     783,094       502,812  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees     10,315       1,486  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     38,135       20,622  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     734,644       480,704  
                 
Medium risk     442,599       390,339  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees     1,205       3,188  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     11,636       7,634  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     429,758       379,517  
                 
High risk     358,682       268,927  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees     128       2,099  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     21,716       20,284  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     336,838       246,544  
                 
Irrecoverable     165,326       87,190  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     17,351       16,642  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     147,975       70,548  
                 
Irrecoverable according to Central Bank's rules     347       210  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     347       210  
                 
Subtotal Consumer     66,148,033       49,947,946  
Total     113,614,628       84,291,681  

 

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Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT C

 

FINANCING-FACILITIES CONCENTRATION

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
Number of customers  

Outstanding

balance

   

% of total

portfolio

   

Outstanding

balance

   

% of total

portfolio

 
                         
10 largest customers     12,392,471       10.91       6,353,953       7.54  
50 next largest customers     11,596,391       10.21       8,920,400       10.58  
100 next largest customers     7,472,283       6.58       5,525,254       6.55  
Other customers     82,153,483       72.30       63,492,074       75.33  
                                 
Total     113,614,628       100.00       84,291,681       100.00  

 

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Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT D

 

BREAKDOWN BY FINANCING TERMS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    Terms remaining 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     32       30,565       108,781       49,724       180,012       642,585       884,744       1,896,443  
Financial sector             368,156       311,022       624,992       907,564       390,276       640,503       3,242,513  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents     519,309       32,632,560       13,001,287       10,453,794       11,268,334       13,338,736       27,261,652       108,475,672  
                                                                 
Total     519,341       33,031,281       13,421,090       11,128,510       12,355,910       14,371,597       28,786,899       113,614,628  

 

  - 48 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT E

 

DETAIL OF INVESTMENT IN OTHER COMPANIES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

                                      Information on the issuer
    09/30/2017     12/31/2016     Data from latest financial statements
Name   Class  

Unit

face

value

   

Votes

per

share

    Number     Amount     Amount     Main business activity  

Year-

end

date /

Period

 

Capital

stock

   

Shareholders'

equity

   

Income

for the

year /

Period

 
                                                             
In financial institutions, supplementary and authorized activities                                                                            
- Subsidiaries                                                                            
Local                                                                            
Banco del Tucumán SA   Common     100       1       395,341       1,280,104       1,628,973     Financial institution   09-30-17     43,960       1,423,413       535,235  
Macro Securities SA   Common     1       1       12,776,680       439,212       236,971     Brokerage house   09-30-17     12,886       432,857       197,077  
Macro Fiducia SA   Common     1       1       6,475,143       19,518       19,122     Services   09-30-17     6,567       15,748       1,894  
Macro Fondos SGFCISA   Common     1       1       327,183       29,244       25,319     Mutual funds management   09-30-17     1,713       150,346       139,944  
Foreign                                                                            
Macro Bank Limited   Common     1       1       39,816,899       838,121       769,016     Financial institution   09-30-17     86,501       838,122       69,105  
Subtotal subsidiaries                                 2,606,199       2,679,401                                  
                                                                             
- Non-subsidiaries                                                                            
Local                                                                            
Provincanje SA   Common     1       1       600,000       603       603     Processing servicies   12-31-16     7,200       3,257       (2,789 )
Prisma Medio de Pagos   Common     1       1       1,141,503       62,508       3,554     Business services   06-30-17     15,000       1,184,220       855,534  
COEL SA   Common     1       1       86,236       138       138     Financial Services   12-31-16     1,000       35,341       19,615  
Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA   Common     1,200       1       8       121       121     Electronic market   12-31-16     242       230,433       144,723  
Argentina Clearing SA   Common     2,500       1       30       31       31     Services   07-31-16     10,250       326,912       197,715  
Garantizar SGR   Common     1       1       10,000       10       10     Mutual guarantee association   12-31-16     21,519       4,567,006       99,279  
Foreign                                                                            
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA   Common     10       1       7,303       1,365       1,249     Financial institution   12-31-16     4,437,739       16,029,529       1,379,681  
Subtotal non-subsidiaries                                 64,776       5,706                                  
                                                                             
Total in financial institutions, supplementary  and authorized activities                                 2,670,975       2,685,107                                  
                                                                             
In other companies                                                                            
- Non-subsidiaries                                                                            
Local                                                                            
Other                                 1,583       1,941                                  
Foreign                                                                            
SWIFT SA   Common     1       1       5       85       78     Services   12-31-16     230,017       6,939,241       438,059  
Total in other companies                                 1,668       2,019                                  
Total (1)                                 2,672,643       2,687,126                                  

 

(1) As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 the Bank booked allowances for impairment in value amounting to 361 and 579, respectively (see Exhibit J).

 

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Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT F

 

MOVEMENT OF BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   

Net book

value at

                     

Depreciation for

the period

    Net book  
Item  

beginning

of fiscal

year

    Increases     Transfers     Decreases    

Years of

useful

life

    Amount    

value at

end of the

period

 
                                           
Bank premises and equipment                                                        
Buildings     760,661       56,211       13,203       74       50       26,233       803,768  
Furniture and facilities     210,057       31,456       17               10       24,084       217,446  
Machinery and equipment     355,058       130,488       (17 )             5       105,254       380,275  
Vehicles     26,063       19,078               957       5       10,470       33,714  
                                                         
Total     1,351,839       237,233       13,203       1,031               166,041       1,435,203  
                                                         
Other assets                                                        
Works in progress     1,210,316       615,714       (7,579 )                             1,818,451  
Works of art     1,162                                               1,162  
Prepayments for the purchase of assets     163,581       6,757                                       170,338  
Foreclosed assets     108,218       127,491               214       50       1,361       234,134  
Stationery and office supplies     32,242       2,711               10,998                       23,955  
Other assets     425,803       42,645       (5,624 )     7,455       50       2,682       452,687  
                                                         
Total     1,941,322       795,318       (13,203 )     18,667               4,043       2,700,727  

 

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Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT G

 

DETAIL OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   

Net book

value at

               

Amortization for

the period

    Net book  
Item  

beginning

of fiscal

year

    Increases     Decreases    

Years of

useful

life

    Amount    

value at

end of the

period

 
                                     
Goodwill (a)     20,609                       10       4,216       16,393  
Organization and development costs (b)     615,760       349,970               5       174,329       791,401  
                                                 
Total     636,369       349,970                                         178,545       807,794  

 

(a) As of December 31, 2016 it related to the difference between the total price of the transaction and the equity method of Banco Privado de Inversiones SA acquisition.

 

(b) Includes the cost of information technology projects hired from independent parties and leasehold improvements.

 

  - 51 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT H

 

DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
Number of customers  

Outstanding

balance

   

% of total

portfolio

   

Outstanding

balance

   

% of total

portfolio

 
                         
10 largest customers     11,907,927       9.65       6,187,859       6.04  
50 next largest customers     6,174,506       5.00       6,415,928       6.26  
100 next largest customers     3,796,813       3.08       3,954,135       3.86  
Other customers     101,555,321       82.27       85,939,024       83.84  
                                 
Total     123,434,567       100.00       102,496,946       100.00  

 

  - 52 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT I

 

BREAKDOWN OF DEPOSITS, OTHER LIABILITIES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION AND

SUBORDINATED CORPORATE BONDS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    Terms remaining 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     104,424,969       17,018,579       1,609,533       353,761       21,951       5,774       123,434,567  
                                                         
Other liabilities from financial intermediation                                                        
                                                         
Central Bank of Argentina     9,484                       105                       9,589  
International Banks and Institutions     109,614       161,261       156,265                               427,140  
Non-subordinated Corporate Bonds             318,948                               4,620,570       4,939,518  
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions     933,544       416,970       151,628       7,972       15,162       42,662       1,567,938  
Other     6,607,659       310,359       5,110       6,366       7,082       120,141       7,056,717  
                                                         
      7,660,301       1,207,538       313,003       14,443       22,244       4,783,373       14,000,902  
                                                         
Subordinated corporate bonds             189,635                               6,927,320       7,116,955  
                                                         
Total     112,085,270       18,415,752       1,922,536       368,204       44,195       11,716,467       144,552,424  

 

  - 53 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT J

 

CHANGES IN ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   

Balances at

beginning of

    Increases     Decreases    

Balances at

end of the

 
Breakdown   fiscal year     (1)     Charge off     Reversals     period  
                               
ALLOWANCES                                        
Loans                                        
For uncollectibility risk and impairment in value     1,654,084       1,112,198       546,266       14,253       2,205,763  
Other receivables from financial intermediation                                        
For uncollectibility risk and impairment in value     231,496       6,600       5,411       933       231,752  
Receivables from financial leases                                        
For uncollectibility risk     3,993       1,848               41       5,800  
Investments in other companies                                        
For impairment in value     579       232               450       361  
Other receivables                                        
For uncollectibility risk     4,148       642       16               4,774  
                                         
Total allowances     1,894,300       1,121,520       551,693       15,677       2,448,450  
                                         
PROVISIONS                                        
Contingent commitments     208,222       311,715       148,996               370,941  
Difference from court deposits dollarization     34,034                       34,034          
Administrative, disciplinary and criminal sanctions     9,110               330       8,062       718  
                                         
Total Provisions     251,366       311,715       149,326       42,096       371,659  

 

(1) See Notes 3.5.f). and 3.5.m).

 

  - 54 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT K

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Shares   Capital stock (1)  
          Votes per   Issued        
Class   Stock number     share   Outstanding     Paid in  
                       
Registered common stock A     11,235,670     5     11,236       11,236  
Registered common stock B     658,427,351     1     658,427       658,427  
                             
Total     669,663,021           669,663       669,663  

 

(1) See Note 10.

 

  - 55 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT L

 

FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
          Total per currency        
Items  

Total Parent

company and

local branches

    US dollar    

Pound

sterling

   

Swiss

franc

    Yen     Euro     Other     Total  
                                                 
ASSETS                                                                
Cash     23,743,973       23,647,557       2,548       3,257       1,313       61,095       28,203       20,074,325  
Government and private securities     240,506       240,506                                               807,701  
Loans     19,033,205       19,033,205                                               10,157,362  
Other receivables from financial intermediation     511,641       505,501                               6,140               345,150  
Receivables from financial leases     1,636       1,636                                                  
Investments in other companies     839,571       839,571                                               770,343  
Other receivables     525,063       525,063                                               329,204  
Items pending allocation     22,253       22,253                                               3,288  
                                                                 
Total     44,917,848       44,815,292       2,548       3,257       1,313       67,235       28,203       32,487,373  
                                                                 
LIABILITIES                                                                
Deposits     27,074,198       27,074,198                                               21,793,774  
Other liabilities from financial intermediation     3,695,277       3,665,221       94       259               29,349       354       2,799,493  
Other liabilities     1,749       1,749                                                  
Subordinated corporate bonds     7,116,955       7,116,955                                               6,407,840  
Items pending allocation     621       620       1                                       61  
                                                                 
Total     37,888,800       37,858,743       95       259               29,349       354       31,001,168  
                                                                 
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS                                                                
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS                                                                
(except contra debit-balance accounts)                                                                
Contingent     8,263,040       8,263,024                               16               5,163,340  
Control     14,299,730       14,290,592       174               964       8,000               4,078,621  
                                                                 
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS                                                                
(except contra credit-balance accounts)                                                                
Contingent     553,297       458,221                               95,076               518,256  
Control     5,231       5,231                                               6,499  
Derivatives     119,496       119,496                                                  

 

  - 56 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT N

 

CREDIT ASSISTANCE TO RELATED PARTIES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 26)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Item  

In normal

situation

    Irrecoverable     09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
                         
Loans                                
Overdrafts     9,831               9,831       7,459  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     9,831               9,831       7,459  
Documents     91,039               91,039       99,347  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees     26,218               26,218       7,263  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     64,821               64,821       92,084  
Mortgage and pledge     13,022       171       13,193       5,579  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     12,351       171       12,522       5,431  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     671               671       148  
Personal     55               55       1,083  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     55               55       1,083  
Credit cards     34,659               34,659       22,996  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     34,659               34,659       22,996  
Other     125,080               125,080       161,571  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     125,080               125,080       161,571  
Total loans     273,686       171       273,857       298,035  
                                 
Other receivables from financial intermediation     83,681               83,681          
                                 
Receivables from financial leases and other     9,067               9,067       9,035  
                                 
Contingent Commitments     3,342               3,342       23,986  
                                 
Investments in other companies     2,606,225               2,606,225       2,679,877  
Total     2,976,001       171       2,976,172       3,010,933  
                                 
Provisions     3,664       85       3,749       3,632  

 

  - 57 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT O

 

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 24)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Type of

contract

 

Purpose of the

transactions

performed

 

Underlying

asset

 

Type of

settlement

 

Negotiation environment or

counter-party

 

Originally

agreed

weighted

monthly

average term

 

Residual

weighted

monthly

average

term

 

Weighted

daily

average term

settlement of

differences

  Amount  
                                   
Repo transactions   Intermediation
- own account
  Federal government securities   With delivery of
underlying asset
  MAE (over-the-counter
electronic market)
  1   1         1,482,858  
                                     
Futures   Intermediation
- own account
  Foreign currency   Daily settlement of differences   MAE (over-the-counter electronic market)   9   3   1     100,485  
                                     
Futures   Intermediation
- own account
  Foreign currency   Daily settlement of differences   ROFEX (over-the-counter electronic market)   6   6   1     215,675  
                                     
Options   Intermediation
- own account
  Other   With delivery of underlying asset   Over The Counter  - Residents in Argentina - Non-financial sector   19   5         312,844  
                                  .  
Forward   Intermediation
- own account
  Foreign currency   Maturity settlement of differences   Over The Counter  - Residents in Argentina - Non-financial sector   7   5   30     454,456  

 

  - 58 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

        09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
        (Unaudited)        
ASSETS            
                     
A.   CASH                
    Cash on hand     5,735,309       4,955,294  
    Due from banks and correspondents                
    Central Bank of Argentina     20,909,198       28,482,100  
    Local Other     40,009       79,473  
    Foreign     11,019,577       2,571,298  
    Other     1,083       991  
          37,705,176       36,089,156  
                     
B.   GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES                
    Holdings booked at market value     4,767,205       2,810,838  
    Holdings booked at amortized cost     324,620       1,570,708  
    Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina     27,026,550       15,145,254  
    Investments in listed private securities             319,469  
          32,118,375       19,846,269  
                     
C.   LOANS                
    To the non-financial government sector     1,834,276       1,532,532  
    To the financial sector                
    Interfinancing - (granted call)     410,000       5,000  
    Other financing to Argentine financial institutions     2,528,489       1,659,738  
    Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivable     88,795       65,882  
    To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                
    Overdrafts     12,170,373       8,837,695  
    Documents     14,435,889       11,198,902  
    Mortgage loans     6,247,049       4,158,608  
    Pledge loans     3,551,324       2,285,050  
    Personal loans     42,361,363       29,784,759  
    Credit cards     21,507,205       18,851,619  
    Other     15,356,130       10,465,842  
    Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivable     2,092,306       1,317,912  
    less:  Unearned discount     (357,359 )     (360,027 )
    less:  Allowances (Note 4.)     (2,463,725 )     (1,830,505 )
          119,762,115       87,973,007  

 

  - 59 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

  

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

        09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
        (Unaudited)        
D.   OTHER RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION                
    Central Bank of Argentina     3,739,691       2,093,960  
    Amounts receivable from spot and forward sales pending settlement     2,379,492       297,107  
    Securities and foreign currency receivables from spot and forward purchases pending settlement     707,864       1,259,031  
    Unlisted corporate bonds     750,596       486,144  
     Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying assets     5,045       855  
    Other receivables not covered by debtors classification standards     1,506,294       1,119,756  
    Other receivables covered by debtors classification standards     320,686       296,787  
    Accrued interest receivables covered by debtors classification standards     256       232  
    less:  Allowances (Note 4.)     (243,377 )     (240,265 )
          9,166,547       5,313,607  
                     
E.   RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL LEASES                
    Receivables from financial leases     524,614       369,146  
    Accrued interest and adjustments     7,478       4,999  
    less: Allowances (Note 4.)     (5,800 )     (3,993 )
          526,292       370,152  
                     
F.   INVESTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES                
    In financial institutions     1,364       1,247  
    Other     90,730       11,691  
    less: Allowances (Note 4.)     (690 )     (1,586 )
          91,404       11,352  
                     
G.   OTHER RECEIVABLES                
    Other     1,798,902       1,281,229  
    less: Allowances (Note 4.)     (5,026 )     (4,148 )
          1,793,876       1,277,081  
                     
H.   BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET     1,551,293       1,460,092  
                     
I.   OTHER ASSETS     2,753,192       1,980,746  
                     
J.   INTANGIBLE ASSETS                
    Goodwill     16,393       20,609  
    Organization and development costs     819,907       643,463  
          836,300       664,072  
                     
K.   ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION     40,542       13,426  
                     
TOTAL ASSETS     206,345,112       154,998,960  

 

  - 60 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

  

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
        (Unaudited)        
LIABILITIES                
                     
L.   DEPOSITS                
    From the non-financial government sector     16,461,943       9,552,190  
    From the financial sector     54,625       55,867  
    From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                
    Checking accounts     20,950,438       17,686,171  
    Savings accounts     35,046,432       27,895,965  
    Time deposits     59,247,004       47,652,387  
    Investment accounts     104,217       333,786  
    Other     4,071,864       8,113,965  
    Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payable     676,227       649,409  
          136,612,750       111,939,740  
                     
M.   OTHER LIABILITIES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION                
    Central Bank of Argentina                
    Other     9,843       8,403  
    International Banks and Institutions     423,367       128,912  
    Non-subordinated Corporate Bonds     4,620,570       1,627,261  
    Amounts payable for spot and forward purchases pending settlement     1,123,207       1,310,696  
    Securities and foreign currency to be delivered under spot and forward sales pending settlement     2,112,172       156,536  
    Financing received from Argentine financial institutions                
    Interfinancing (received call)     519,549       90,000  
    Other financing received from Argentine financial institutions     684,050       30,568  
    Accrued interest payable     783       126  
    Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset     1,792          
    Other     7,412,374       7,095,374  
    Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payable     337,930       80,627  
          17,245,637       10,528,503  
                     
N.   OTHER LIABILITIES                
    Fees     51,624       96,020  
    Other     4,551,296       3,386,887  
          4,602,920       3,482,907  
                     
O.   PROVISIONS (Note 4.)     477,529       335,007  
                     
P.   SUBORDINATED CORPORATE BONDS     7,116,955       6,407,840  
                     
Q.   ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION     26,539       16,266  
                     
    MINORITY INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES     143,885       182,799  
                     
    TOTAL LIABILITIES     166,226,215       132,893,062  
                     
    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY     40,118,897       22,105,898  
                     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY     206,345,112       154,998,960  

 

  - 61 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
    (Unaudited)        
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS                
                 
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS     136,405,250       89,304,148  
                 
Contingent     33,606,927       23,017,895  
Guarantees received     32,052,706       22,116,120  
Other not covered by debtors classification standards     28       39  
Contingent debit-balance contra accounts     1,554,193       901,736  
                 
Control     100,702,287       65,012,008  
Receivables classified as irrecoverable     2,250,588       1,898,911  
Other     97,394,386       61,978,148  
Control debit-balance contra accounts     1,057,313       1,134,949  
                 
Derivatives     1,083,460       495,787  
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset     385,436       135,597  
Derivatives debit-balance contra accounts     698,024       360,190  
                 
Trust activity     1,012,576       778,458  
Trust funds     1,012,576       778,458  
                 
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS     136,405,250       89,304,148  
                 
Contingent     33,606,927       23,017,895  
Other guarantees provided covered by debtors classification standards     291,720       287,497  
Other guarantees provided not covered by debtors classification standards     146,636       158,986  
Other covered by debtors classification standards     329,761       354,315  
Other not covered by debtors classification standards     786,076       100,938  
Contingent credit-balance contra accounts     32,052,734       22,116,159  
                 
Control     100,702,287       65,012,008  
Checks to be credited     1,057,313       1,134,949  
Control credit-balance contra accounts     99,644,974       63,877,059  
                 
Derivatives     1,083,460       495,787  
Notional value of  call options sold     312,844       167,721  
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset     385,180       192,469  
Derivatives credit-balance contra account     385,436       135,597  
                 
Trust activity     1,012,576       778,458  
Trust activity credit-balance contra accounts     1,012,576       778,458  

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 7 to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements, which are part of the stand-alone financial statements of Banco Macro SA and should be read together with them.

 

  - 62 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

        09/30/2017     09/30/2016  
        (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
                 
A.   FINANCIAL INCOME                
    Interest on cash and due from banks     6,989       1,102  
    Interest on loans to the financial sector     325,588       160,104  
    Interest on overdrafts     1,950,793       1,843,873  
    Interest on documents     1,194,112       1,159,376  
    Interest on mortgage loans     567,535       553,164  
    Interest on pledge loans     335,697       274,397  
    Interest on credit card loans     3,221,954       2,909,753  
    Interest on financial leases     70,880       69,309  
    Interest on other loans     11,887,267       8,863,980  
    Net income from government and private securities     4,008,303       4,639,771  
    Interest on other receivables from financial intermediation     7,211       4,590  
    Income from guaranteed loans - Presidential Decree No. 1,387/01     3,192       24,771  
    CER (Benchmark Stabilization Coefficient) adjustment     117,133       198,184  
    CVS (Salary Variation Coefficient) adjustment     394       592  
    Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency     1,197,868       430,035  
    Other     636,527       229,737  
          25,531,443       21,362,738  
                     
B.   FINANCIAL EXPENSE                
    Interest on savings accounts     80,807       66,427  
    Interest on time deposits     6,581,046       7,830,926  
    Interest on interfinancing received loans (received call)     13,554       1,761  
    Interest on other financing from financial institutions     5,474       505  
    Interest on other liabilities from financial intermediation     349,272       106,938  
    Interest on subordinated bonds     329,912       160,021  
    Other interest     2,227       3,406  
    CER adjustment     12,082       9,239  
    Contribution to Deposit Guarantee Fund     154,136       170,528  
    Other     2,091,008       1,620,527  
          9,619,518       9,970,278  
                     
    GROSS INTERMEDIATION MARGIN - GAIN     15,911,925       11,392,460  
                     
C.   PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES     1,172,868       719,070  
                     
D.   SERVICE-CHARGE INCOME                
    Related to lending transactions     218,634       83,046  
    Related to deposits     4,589,532       3,301,028  
    Other commissions     161,873       128,106  
    Other     2,753,882       2,148,619  
          7,723,921       5,660,799  

 

  - 63 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

        09/30/2017     09/30/2016  
        (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
                 
E.   SERVICE-CHARGE EXPENSE                
    Commissions     498,353       378,023  
    Other     1,884,064       1,450,054  
          2,382,417       1,828,077  
                     
F.   ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES                
    Personnel expenses     5,569,558       4,355,023  
    Directors' and statutory auditors' fees     306,839       232,047  
    Other professional fees     259,879       197,480  
    Advertising and publicity     137,792       122,525  
    Taxes     521,461       384,538  
    Depreciation of bank premises and equipment     182,713       148,474  
    Amortization of organization costs     195,611       143,136  
    Other operating expenses     1,275,344       1,013,535  
    Other     753,474       559,115  
          9,202,671       7,155,873  
                     
    NET INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION - GAIN     10,877,890       7,350,239  
                     
G.   OTHER INCOME                
    Income from long-term investments     156,283       38,308  
    Penalty interest     62,667       63,586  
    Recovered loans and allowances reversed     293,350       144,067  
    Others     152,124       198,232  
          664,424       444,193  
                     
H.   OTHER EXPENSE                
    Penalty interest and charges payable to the Central Bank of Argentina     72       131  
    Charges for other receivables uncollectibility and other allowances     376,032       123,593  
    Depreciation and loss of other assets     4,103       3,273  
    Goodwill amortization     4,215       8,671  
    Other     561,967       138,642  
          946,389       274,310  
                     
    MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES     (54,078 )     (37,946 )
                     
                     
    NET INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX - GAIN     10,541,847       7,482,176  
                     
I.   INCOME TAX     4,164,725       2,636,597  
                     
    NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD - GAIN     6,377,122       4,845,579  

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 7 to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements, which are part of the stand-alone financial statements of Banco Macro SA and should be read together with them.

 

  - 64 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     09/30/2016  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
CHANGES IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (Note 1.5.)                
Cash at the beginning of the fiscal year     39,818,086       22,672,977  
Cash at the end of the period     40,531,608       38,949,056  
Net increase in cash     713,522       16,276,079  
                 
CAUSES OF CHANGES IN CASH                
                 
Operating activities                
Net (payments)/ collections for:                
Government and private securities     (9,397,338 )     4,340,419  
Loans                
To the financial sector     (971,076 )     (930,000 )
To the non-financial government sector     (278,523 )     (38,977 )
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents     (12,219,534 )     1,711,428  
Other receivables from financial intermediation     (3,820,460 )     (614,799 )
Receivables from financial leases     (87,067 )     134,745  
Deposits                
From the financial sector     (1,242 )     1,949  
From the non-financial government sector     6,442,558       4,344,326  
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents     11,304,023       12,959,964  
Other liabilities from financial intermediation                
Financing facilities from the financial sector (received calls)     415,869       53,592  
Others (except liabilities included under financing activities)     587,153       449,688  
Collections related to service-charge income     7,720,470       5,641,636  
Payments related to service-charge expenses     (2,345,099 )     (1,794,249 )
Administrative expenses paid     (8,677,753 )     (6,637,589 )
Payment of organization and development costs     (372,055 )     (276,576 )
Net collections from penalty interest     62,595       63,455  
Differences from payments related to court orders     (5,594 )     (2,956 )
Collections of dividends from other companies     59,827       19,367  
Other collections related to other income and losses     67,444       166,928  
Net collections /(payments) from other operating activities     2,569,097       (1,463,885 )
Payment of income tax     (3,397,578 )     (1,981,852 )
Net cash flows (used in)/ generated in operating activities     (12,344,283 )     16,146,614  

 

  - 65 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     09/30/2016  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
Investing activities                
Net payments for bank premises and equipment     (215,628 )     (268,279 )
Net payments for other assets     (649,077 )     (533,839 )
Net cash flows used in investing activities     (864,705 )     (802,118 )
                 
Financing activities                
Net payments for:                
Non-subordinated corporate bonds     (1,766,904 )     (131,071 )
Central Bank of Argentina:                
Other     1,440       (6,028 )
International Banks and Institutions     287,452       (61,470 )
Subordinated corporate bonds     (206,280 )     (100,657 )
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions     648,013       (4,786 )
Capital contributions     12,389,816          
Payment of dividends     (794,469 )     (962,631 )
Other payments for financing activities     (277,914 )        
Net cash flows increase in/ (used in) financing activities     10,281,154       (1,266,643 )
                 
Financial income and holding gains on cash and cash equivalents     3,641,356       2,198,226  
                 
Net increase in cash     713,522       16,276,079  

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 7 to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements, which are part of the stand-alone financial statements of Banco Macro SA and should be read together with them.

 

  - 66 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF DEBTORS BY SITUATION

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
             
COMMERCIAL                
                 
In normal situation     48,352,003       34,766,790  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees     3,042,036       2,545,541  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     6,894,816       5,297,800  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     38,415,151       26,923,449  
                 
Subject to special monitoring     61,288       27,887  
In observation                
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     48,395       18,875  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     12,893       9,012  
                 
Troubled     5,041       50,039  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     4,174       50,039  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     867          
                 
With high risk of insolvency     115,192       137,431  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees     1,048       1,882  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     47,251       61,374  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     66,893       74,175  
                 
Irrecoverable     7,404       7,372  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     849       813  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     6,555       6,559  
Subtotal Commercial     48,540,928       34,989,519  

 

  - 67 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF DEBTORS BY SITUATION

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -

See Note 24 to the stand-alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
             
CONSUMER                
                 
Performing     73,900,758       55,204,350  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees     1,797,623       771,053  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     5,058,735       2,573,886  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     67,044,400       51,859,411  
                 
Low risk     887,803       555,222  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees     10,315       1,486  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     38,559       20,699  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     838,929       533,037  
                 
Medium risk     518,829       443,357  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees     1,205       3,188  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     11,636       7,676  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     505,988       432,493  
                 
High risk     427,630       317,466  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees     128       2,099  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     21,716       20,486  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     405,786       294,881  
                 
Irrecoverable     174,611       92,508  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees     17,834       18,222  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     156,777       74,286  
                 
Irrecoverable according to Central Bank's rules     392       210  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees     392       210  
                 
Subtotal Consumer     75,910,023       56,613,113  
                 
Total     124,450,951       91,602,632  

 

The accompanying Notes 1 through 7 to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements, which are part of the stand-alone financial statements of Banco Macro SA and should be read together with them.

 

  - 68 - Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish –

See Note 24 to the stand alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

1.1. Valuation and disclosure criteria:

 

According to the procedures provided by Central Bank rules - Communiqué “A” 2227, as supplemented - and FACPCE TR No. 21, the Bank has consolidated line-by-line (i) its balance sheets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and (ii) the statements of income and cash flows and equivalents for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, with the financial statements of the subsidiaries listed in Note 1.2., as of each respective date.

 

The receivables/payables and transactions between the companies were eliminated in the consolidation process.

 

1.2. List of subsidiaries:

 

The table below shows the equity interests that Banco Macro SA holds in subsidiaries (percentage of equity interest and votes held directly or indirectly as of September 30, 2017):

 

    Banco Macro SA’s
direct equity interest
  Banco Macro SA’s
direct and indirect
equity interest
 
    Shares   Percentage of     Percentage of  
Company   Type   Number     Capital
stock
    Possible
votes
    Capital
stock
    Possible
votes
 
                                   
Banco del Tucumán SA   Common     395,341       89.932 %     89.932 %     89.932 %     89.932 %
                                             
Macro Bank Limited (a)   Common     39,816,899       99.999 %     99.999 %     99.999 %     100.00 %
                                             
Macro Securities SA (b),  (c) and (d)   Common     12,776,680       99.154 %     99.154 %     99.921 %     99.932 %
                                             
Macro Fiducia SA   Common     6,475,143       98.605 %     98.605 %     98.605 %     98.605 %
                                             
Macro Fondos SGFCI SA   Common     327,183       19.100 %     19.100 %     99.936 %     100.00 %

 

(a) Consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) SA (voting rights: 100%, equity interest 2,923).

 

(b) Consolidated with Macro Fondos SGFCI SA (percentage of capital stock and votes 80.90%).

 

(c) The indirect equity interest of Banco Macro SA comes from Macro Fiducia SA.

 

(d) In order to provide the new capital market needs, as established by Law 26831, Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires (Merval), current Grupo Financiero Valores SA (VALO), implemented a reorganization process, proceeding to partially spin-off its equity and creating a new company Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos (BYMA), as a follow-on of Merval business activities. In that sense, and as a consequence of the abovemention partial spin-off, Macro Securities received for each Merval shares, 250,000 BYMA´s shares. Subsequently, Grupo Financiero Valores SA made an adjustment to reflect the change in the face value of its shares, whereby Macro Securities SA received for each Merval shares, 4,691,000 shares of VALO.

 

1.3. Methods of incorporating foreign subsidiaries:

 

The financial statements of Macro Bank Limited were adapted to Central Bank rules. Also, as they are originally stated in US dollars, they were translated into pesos following the procedures indicated below:

 

a) Assets and liabilities were converted at the reference exchange rate at the closing of transactions on the last business day as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 

b) Figures related to the owners’ contributions (capital stock, additional paid-in capital and irrevocable capital contributions) were translated applying the effective exchange rates as of the date on which such contributions were paid in.

 

c) Retained earnings were estimated by the difference between assets, liabilities and owners’ contributions, translated into pesos, as indicated above.

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish –

See Note 24 to the stand alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

d) The amounts of the accounts in the statements of income for nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, were converted into pesos, as described in a). In both cases, the difference between the sum of the amounts thus obtained and lump-sum income (loss) for each period (difference between retained earnings at beginning of fiscal year and retained earnings at period) was recorded in “Other income – Income from long-term investments” and “Financial income – Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency” or “Financial expense – Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency”, as the case may be, in the stand-alone and consolidated financial statements, respectively.

 

The main figures included in the consolidated financial statements arising from the figures of Macro Bank Limited (consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) SA) as of September 30, 2017, considering the translation process mentioned above are as follows:

 

    Macro Bank Limited  
    In thousands of
USD
    In thousands of
Ps.
 
             
Assets     177,179       3,068,438  
                 
Liabilities     128,784       2,230,316  
                 
Shareholders’ equity     48,395       838,122  

 

1.4. The table below shows total assets, liabilities, shareholders’ equity and income (loss) of Banco Macro SA and each of its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2017:

 

    Banco
Macro SA
    Banco del
Tucumán SA
    Macro
Bank
Limited
(1)
    Other
subsidiaries
(2)
    Eliminations     Banco
Macro SA
(consolidated)
 
                                     
Assets     192,065,285       13,676,281       3,068,438       1,033,389       3,498,281       206,345,112  
                                                 
Liabilities     151,946,388       12,252,868       2,230,316       570,630       773,987       166,226,215  
                                                 
Shareholders’ equity     40,118,897       1,423,413       838,122       462,759       2,724,294       40,118,897  
                                                 
Income     6,377,122       535,235       69,105       207,835       812,175       6,377,122  

 

(1) Figures related to Macro Bank Limited consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) SA.

 

(2) Figures related to the subsidiaries Macro Securities SA. (consolidated with Macro Fondos Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión SA) and Macro Fiducia SA.

 

1.5. Statement of cash flows and cash equivalents

 

The Bank and its subsidiaries consider “Cash and cash equivalents” to be the Cash account and Government and investments which mature less than three months since their date of acquisition/constitution. Below is a breakdown of the reconciliation of the “Cash” item in the consolidated statement of cash flows with the related consolidated balance sheets accounts:

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish –

See Note 24 to the stand alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    09/30/2017     12/31/2016     09/30/2016  
                         
Cash     37,705,176       36,089,156       22,353,051  
                         
Government and private securities                        
Holdings booked at market value     1,471,954       538,936       2,086,865  
Instruments issued by the Central Bank     1,267,886       3,189,994       14,188,459  
Other receivables for financial intermediation                        
Other covered by debtor classification standards     86,592               320,681  
Cash and cash equivalents     40,531,608       39,818,086       38,949,056  

  

2. RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

In addition, to the assets broken down in Note 8, to the stand-alone financial statements, certain assets are restricted as follows:

 

Item   09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
             
2.1.  Banco del Tucumán SA:                
                 
Government and Private securities                
                 
•  Secured bonds in pesos under Presidential Decree No, 1579/2002, maturing in 2018, for the minimum amount required to perform as an Agent in the new categories provided by CNV General Resolution No, 622/2013     5,058       5,126  
•  Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos, maturing in 2017 securing the operation through negotiation secured transaction Segment as the main counterparty of the MAEClear     790       715  
Subtotal Government and Private securities     5,848       5,841  
                 
Other receivables from financial intermediation                
                 
•  Special guarantee checking accounts opened in the Central Bank for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities     224,472       191,098  
Subtotal other receivables from financial intermediation     224,472       191,098  
                 
Other receivables                
                 
•  Deposits mainly provided in guarantee for the credit card transaction and related to court deposits and MAEClear transactions     40,960       35,702  
Subtotal other receivables     40,960       35,702  
                 
Total     271,280       232,641  
                 
2.2.  Macro Securities SA:                
                 
Other receivables from financial intermediation                
                 
·   Share of interest of the mutual fund Pionero Renta for the minimum amount required to perform as an Agent in the new categories provided by CNV General Resolution No. 622/2013     9,938       8,420  
Subtotal other receivables from financial intermediation     9,938       8,420  
                 
Investments in other companies                
                 
·   Other             1,453  
Subtotal investments in other companies             1,453  
                 
Total     9,938       9,873  

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish –

See Note 24 to the stand alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Item (cont.)   09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
             
2.3.   Macro Fiducia SA:                
                 
Government and private securities                
·    Federal secured bonds maturing 2018 for the minimum amount required to perform as an Agent in the new categories provided by CNV General Resolution No. 622/2013     4,649       3,987  
                 
Total     4,649       3,987  
                 
2.4  Macro Fondos SGFCI SA                
                 
Other receivables from financial intermediation                
·   Share of interest of the mutual fund Pionero FF for the minimum amount required to perform as an Agent  de Administration Agent for Collective investments of mutual funds provided by CNV General Resolution No. 622/2013     1,356       1,166  
Total     1,356       1,166  

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

In relation to the transactions performed by the Bank’s subsidiaries with parties related to Macro Group, as part of the ordinary course of business, and in addition to those described in Note 9. to the stand-alone financial statements, the consolidated financial statements as September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, include assets amounted to 13,621 and 35,310, generated mainly by Loans; liabilities amounted to 1,794,094 and 167,033 generated mainly by Deposits; and memorandum accounts amounted to 4,344,277 and 3,675,866, mainly generated by Items in custody, respectively.

 

Additionally, as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, net income generated by those transactions amounted to 12,836 and 9,106 respectively.

 

Lastly, the balances as of those dates for transactions between Macro Group companies amounted to 98 and 1,005, respectively. Net income from those periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 amount to 0. Balances were eliminated in the consolidation process.

 

4. CHANGES IN ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS

 

The following are the changes in the Bank’s allowances and provisions consolidated with its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2017:

   

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish –

See Note 24 to the stand alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    Balances at
beginning
of fiscal
          Decreases     Balances at
end of the
 
Breakdown   year     Increases     Charge off     Reversals     period  
                               
Allowances                                        
                                         
For loans     1,830,505       1,253,086       602,863       17,003       2,463,725  
                                         
For other receivables from financial intermediation     240,265       10,070       5,437       1,521       243,377  
                                         
For receivables from financial leases     3,993       1,849               42       5,800  
                                         
For interests in other companies     1,586       465               1,361       690  
                                         
For other receivables     4,148       894       16               5,026  
                                         
Total     2,080,497       1,266,364       608,316       19,927       2,718,618  
                                         
For other contingencies     271,039       374,347       168,575               476,811  
                                         
For differences from court deposits dollarization     54,858       1,185               56,043          
                                         
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties     9,110               330       8,062       718  
                                         
Total     335,007       375,532       98,706       64,105       477,529  

 

5. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Below is a breakdown of the volumes, in absolute values, by type of derivative financial instrument involved in the transactions between the Bank and its subsidiaries, which are effective as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 a:

 

Type of contract / underlying asset   09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
             
Futures / foreign currency     316,160       194,131  
                 
Repo transactions     1,393,411       1,220,329  
                 
Forward contracts / foreign currency     454,456       133,935  
                 
Options / Other     312,844       167,721  

 

Additionally, positions of transactions effective as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

Transaction   09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
             
Net position of repurchase agreements     (734,133 )     1,181,659  
                 
Net asset position of forward transactions without delivery of the underlying asset     256       (56,872 )
                 
Position of call options sold     (312,844 )     (167,721 )

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish –

See Note 24 to the stand alone financial statements)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

6. PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

 

In addition to what was mentioned in Note 13, to the Bank’s stand-alone financial statements, as September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, Banco del Tucumán SA manages the following portfolios:

 

    Managed portfolio as of  
Item   09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
             
• On November 30, 2016, Banco del Tucumán SA and Macro Fiducia SA entered into a management and custody agreement regarding the “SECANE V” trust loan portfolio,     32,359       33,685  
                 
• On December 31, 2008, Banco del Tucumán SA and Macro Fiducia SA entered into a management and custody agreement regarding the “BATUC 1” trust loan portfolio,     15,151       15,280  
                 
• On July 31, 2006, Banco del Tucumán SA and Macro Fiducia SA entered into a management and custody agreement regarding the “Gas Tucumán I” trust loan portfolio,     7,430       11,463  
                 
• Other managed portfolios,     3,969       4,658  
Total     58,909       65,086  

 

7. TRUST AGREEMENTS

 

In addition to what was mentioned in Note 16, to the Bank’s stand-alone financial statements, the subsidiaries have the following trust agreements as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

7.1. Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

Financial trust   09/30/2017     12/31/2016  
             
Debt securities     9,049       10,754  
Total     9,049       10,754  

 

7.2. Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank’s subsidiaries,

 

In addition to what has been mentioned in Note 16.2. to the stand-alone financial statements, which includes the trusts created with financial assets transferred by Banco Macro SA, subsidiary Banco del Tucumán SA transferred financial assets (loans) to trusts for the purpose of issuing and selling securities, the collection of which is guaranteed by the cash flow resulting from such assets or group of assets. This way, the funds originally used to finance loans are recovered earlier, increasing the entities lending capacity.

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the financial statements, the trusts’ assets managed by the trustors of these types of trusts amount to 310 and 495, respectively.

 

7.3. Trusts in which the Bank’s subsidiaries act as trustees (management).

 

As mentioned in Note 16.4. to the stand-alone financial statements, and in addition to those included in that Note, in these trusts the Bank, through Macro Fiducia SA (subsidiary) only carries out administrative duties regarding the corpus assets, in accordance with the agreements.

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the financial statements, the trusts’ assets managed through Macro Fiducia SA (subsidiary) of these types of trusts amount to 898,154 and 721,538, respectively.

 

  - 74 - Jorge H. 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: December 26, 2017

 

  MACRO BANK INC.
     
  By: /s/ Jorge Francisco Scarinci
  Name: Jorge Francisco Scarinci
  Title:   Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

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