BMA Banco Macro SA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

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

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.

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 December 31, 2017 and 2016, the deposits held by the Misiones Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 3,255,353 and 2,495,781 (including 333,032 and 139,610 related to court deposits), respectively.

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 December 31, 2017 and 2016, the deposits held by the Salta Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 908,270 and 1,340,738 (including 458,550 and 370,154 related to court deposits), respectively.

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

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

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

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

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the deposits held by the Jujuy Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 4,649,184 and 1,580,312 (including 320,825 and 253,622 related to court deposits), respectively.

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 December 31, 2017 and 2016, the deposits held by the Tucumán Provincial Government and the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán with Banco del Tucumán SA amounted to 1,913,801 and 2,450,436 (including 1,225,993 and 943,683 related to court deposits), respectively.

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.

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 December 31, 2017 and 2016, the net assets of such joint ventures recorded and consolidated in the Bank’s financial statements through the proportionate consolidation method amounted to 75,519 and 56,001, respectively.

Also, as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, net income recorded through the method mentioned in the previous paragraph amounted to 61,818 and 49,209, respectively.

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. The detailed inventory is in process of transcription into the Bank´s books.

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.

As required under Central Bank rules, the balance sheet as of December 31, 2017 and supplementary information, as well as the statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows and cash equivalents for the fiscal year then ended are presented comparatively with data of the prior fiscal year.

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.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

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

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 December 2017 and the accumulated inflation rate for the three-year period ended in December 2017 is approximately 77%.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 December 31, 2017 and 2016, the present value calculated by the Bank for these securities amounted to 436,730 and 1,578,551, respectively.

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.

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.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 fiscal year, and in cases where the allowances set in prior fiscal years exceed what is considered necessary, the excess allowance is reversed with effects on income for the current fiscal year.

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.

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”.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

(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.

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.

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.

The Bank charges these payments directly to expenses.

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.

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.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

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

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.

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:

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, included. 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 December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Bank estimated an income tax charge of 5,144,000 and 3,066,000, respectively; hence, no minimum presumed income tax should be assessed for the fiscal years ended on such dates.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

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

The 35% corporate income tax rate, which remains effective through the year ended December 31, 2017, will be reduced to 30% during the two fiscal years beginning as from January 1, 2018, and to 25% during the fiscal years beginning as from January 1, 2020. The effects of this reduction have been considered in the deferred tax assets and liabilities calculation disclosed in Notes 5 and 6.

The corporate income tax rate reduction is supplemented by the application of a tax on the distribution of dividends to local individuals and foreign beneficiaries, which shall be withheld and pay to tax authorities by the Company as a single and final payment upon the payment of dividends. This additional tax shall account for 7% or 13%, depending on whether the dividends distributed refer to income earned during a fiscal year in which the Company was subject to a 30% or 25% rate, respectively. For this purpose, it is irrefutably considered that the dividends made available refer, first of all, to the retained earnings with more aging.

According to Law No. 25,063, the payment of dividends exceeding retained tax earnings at the end of the year that is immediately prior to the date of such payment gives rise to the obligation to withhold 35% income tax on such surplus as a single and final payment. Such withholding shall not apply to dividends related to income accrued for the tax years beginning as from January 1, 2018. See also Note 24.b).

In order to assess net taxable income for the years beginning as from January 1, 2018, the adjustment for inflation obtained from the application of specific regulations contained in sections 95 to 98, Income Tax Law, may be deducted from or added to taxable income for the year assessed. This adjustment shall apply only if the variation percentage of the domestic wholesale price index provided by the INDEC, pursuant to the tables prepared for that purpose by the AFIP (Federal Public Revenue Agency), accumulates (a) during the 36 months prior to the end of the year calculated, a percentage exceeding 100%, or (b) in the first and second years beginning as from January 1, 2018, a variation calculated from the first of those years through the closing of each year exceeding the abovementioned 100% by one third or two thirds, respectively.

If this condition for the tax adjustment for inflation is not met, a specific adjustment shall apply to certain assets, as mentioned in the following section.

The following adjustments shall apply to the acquisitions or investments made in the fiscal years beginning as from January 1, 2018, which are based on percentage variations in the domestic wholesale price index provided by the INDEC in accordance with the tables prepared by the AFIP for that purpose:

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

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

Law No. 27,430 allows for a one-time revaluation for tax purposes of certain assets owned by the taxpayer and existing at the end of the first fiscal year closed after December 29, 2017, the effective date of the law, and then adjusting the revalued assets to the percentage variations in the domestic wholesale price index provided by the INDEC in accordance with the tables prepared by the AFIP for that purpose. Exercising this option results in the payment of a special tax on all revalued assets, pursuant to the rates set for each type of asset, and grants the right of deducting from the income tax assessment a depreciation amount including the fee related to the revaluation amount.

Those opting to revalue their assets in accordance with Law No. 27,430 shall (i) waive the filing of any court or administrative proceeding to claim, for tax purposes, the application of adjustment procedures of any kind until the end of the first year elapsed after the effective date of such law, and (ii) abandon all the actions and rights invoked in proceedings filed in relation to fiscal years closed previously. In addition, the calculation of the revaluation amount amortization or its inclusion as a disposal cost in the determination of the income tax shall imply, for the fiscal year in which such calculation is made, a waiver of any adjustment claim.

A rate schedule is set in order to assess the employer contributions accruing as from February 2018, eventually converging into a single 19.50% rate for employer contributions accruing as from January 1, 2022.

In addition, a threshold will be deducted from the tax base to which the abovementioned rates were to be applied. Such threshold will be progressively applied: 2,400 in 2018, 4,800 in 2019, 7,200 in 2020, 9,600 in 2021, and 12,000 from January 1, 2022. This threshold shall be adjusted from January 2019, based on the consumer price index provided by the INDEC.

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 December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

(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.

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.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

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

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 Communiqués “A” 6114, 6430 as supplemented, the Central Bank set specific requirements as part of that convergence process, which provisionally included until December 31, 2019 (i) the exemption from the application of section 5.5 “Impairment” under NIIF 9 “Financial instruments”; 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 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 December 31, 2017, and for the fiscal year then ended, as well as amounts obtained for those items as a result of applying IFRS.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

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

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

Total comprehensive income attributable to the controlling interests: 10,127,125

Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests: 85,686

The items and figures included in these reconciliations could be amended to the extent that, upon the preparation of those 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. In addition, pursuant Central Bank rules, the voluntary reserve to be set in view of the application of IFRS for the first time shall not be distributed and it may only be reversed for capitalization purposes or to absorb potential negative amounts under “Unappropriated earnings”.

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:

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”.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

(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, initially measured at its fair value, 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, the initial measurement corresponds to the nominal capital disbursed, the interest is 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.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

(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 5 “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 fiscal year.

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 fiscal year. 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 which 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. See also Note 4.b.i).

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

(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.

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