SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

August 10, 2023

 

 

 

Commission File Number: 001-32827

 

 

 

MACRO BANK INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

Av. Eduardo Madero 1182

Buenos Aires C1106ACY

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 o

 

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 o 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 o No x

  

 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA

 

Condensed interim financial statements as of March 31, 2023 together with the reports on review of interim financial statements

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA
 
CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2023
 
CONTENT
 
Cover sheet
 
Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
 
Condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position
Condensed consolidated interim statement of income
Condensed consolidated interim statement of other comprehensive income
Condensed consolidated interim statement of changes in shareholders’ equity
Condensed consolidated interim statement of cash flows
 
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements  
 
Note 1: Corporate information
Note 2: Operations of the Bank
Note 3: Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards
Note 4: Contingent transactions
Note 5: Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss
Note 6: Other financial assets
Note 7: Loans and other financing
Note 8: Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss
Note 9: Other debt securities
Note 10: Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss – Prisma Medios de Pago SA
Note 11: Fair value quantitative and qualitative disclosures
Note 12: Business combinations
Note 13: Investment in associates and joint arrangements
Note 14: Other non-financial assets
Note 15: Related parties
Note 16: Deposits
Note 17: Other financial liabilities
Note 18: Provisions
Note 19: Other non-financial liabilities
Note 20: Analysis of financial assets to be recovered and financial liabilities to be settled
Note 21: Disclosures by operating segment
Note 22: Income tax
Note 23: Commissions income
Note 24: Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency
Note 25: Other operating income
Note 26: Employee benefits
Note 27: Administrative expenses
Note 28: Other operating expenses
Note 29: Additional disclosures in the statement of cash flows
Note 30: Capital stock
Note 31: Earnings per share – Dividends
 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA
 
CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2023
 
CONTENT (contd.)
 
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements (contd.)
 
Note 32: Deposit guarantee insurance
Note 33: Restricted assets
Note 34: Trust activities
Note 35: Compliance with CNV regulations
Note 36: Accounting items that identify the compliance with minimum cash requirements
Note 37: Penalties applied to the entity and summary proceedings initiated by the BCRA
Note 38: Corporate bonds issuance
Note 39: Off balance sheet transactions
Note 40: Tax and other claims
Note 41: Restriction on dividends distribution
Note 42: Capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management
Note 43: Changes in the Argentine macroeconomic environment and financial and capital markets
Note 44: Events after reporting period
Note 45: Accounting principles – explanation added for translation into English
 
Condensed consolidated exhibits
 
Exhibit B: Classification of loans and other financing by situation and collateral received
Exhibit C: Concentration of loans and financing facilities
Exhibit D: Breakdown of loans and other financing by terms
Exhibit F: Change of property, plant and equipment
Exhibit G: Change in intangible assets
Exhibit H: Deposit concentration
Exhibit I: Breakdown of financial liabilities for residual terms
Exhibit J: Changes in provisions
Exhibit L: Foreign currency amounts
Exhibit Q: Breakdown of statement of income
Exhibit R: Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowances for uncollectibility risk

 

Condensed separate interim Financial Statements
 
Condensed separate interim Financial Statements
Notes to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements
Condensed separate exhibits

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA

 

Corporate name: Banco Macro SA

 

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

 

Corporate purpose and main activity: Commercial bank

 

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

 

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

 

By-Laws expiry date: March 8, 2066

 

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

 

Personal tax identification number: 30-50001008-4

 

Registration dates of amendments to by-laws:

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

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
ASSETS              
Cash and Deposits in Banks  11      297,608,616    304,439,346 
Cash         35,190,191    33,613,487 
Central Bank of Argentina         181,264,323    174,718,240 
Other Local and Foreign Entities         81,140,535    96,092,867 
Other         13,567    14,752 
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss  5 and 11      286,961,214    256,921,146 
Derivative Financial Instruments  11      455    52,222 
Repo transactions  11      39,118,052    75,388,016 
Other Financial Assets  6, 8 and 11  R   82,488,854    70,537,234 
Loans and other financing  7, 8 and 11  B, C, D and R   697,785,970    728,691,136 
Non-financial Public Sector         1,409,863    2,686,553 
Other Financial Entities         1,856,903    1,128,790 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents         694,519,204    724,875,793 
Other Debt Securities  8, 9 and 11  R   813,991,293    897,783,471 
Financial Assets delivered as guarantee  11 and 33      37,498,405    37,274,786 
Equity Instruments at fair value through profit or loss  10 and 11      1,072,672    1,021,892 
Investment in associates and joint arrangements  13      1,491,722    1,389,695 
Property, plant and equipment     F   124,426,006    124,001,126 
Intangible Assets     G   21,808,325    21,229,833 
Deferred Income Tax Assets  22      89,016    89,557 
Other Non-financial Assets  14      15,257,843    15,159,173 
Non-current Assets held for sale         10,530,398    10,780,918 
TOTAL ASSETS         2,430,128,841    2,544,759,551 

 

 1 Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

  

Items  Notes  Exhibits  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
LIABILITIES              
Deposits  11 and 16  H and I   1,464,338,267    1,576,914,944 
Non-financial Public Sector         111,059,915    133,847,469 
Financial Sector         1,910,914    2,012,780 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents         1,351,367,438    1,441,054,695 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss  11  I   2,476,842    640,345 
Derivative Financial Instruments  11  I   100,398    2,886 
Repo Transactions  11  I   4,486,445      
Other Financial Liabilities  11 and 17  I   153,007,216    164,449,843 
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions  11  I   4,507,195    2,981,642 
Issued Corporate Bonds  11 and 38  I   3,286,431    3,305,711 
Current Income Tax Liabilities  22      11,384,081    13,207,278 
Subordinated Corporate Bonds  11 and 38  I   86,393,588    87,805,350 
Provisions  18  J and R   3,165,946    3,302,694 
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities  22      16,551,510    16,163,865 
Other Non-financial Liabilities  19      47,613,336    52,112,752 
TOTAL LIABILITIES         1,797,311,255    1,920,887,310 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Capital Stock  30      639,413    639,413 
Non-capital contributions         12,429,781    12,429,781 
Adjustments to Shareholders’ Equity         213,790,374    213,790,374 
Earnings Reserved         344,313,270    344,313,270 
Unappropriated Retained Earnings         52,558,097    166,294 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income         (793,074)   38,208 
Net Income of the period / for the fiscal year         9,763,227    52,391,803 
Net Shareholders’ Equity attributable to controlling interest         632,701,088    623,769,143 
Net Shareholders’ Equity attributable to non-controlling interests         116,498    103,098 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY         632,817,586    623,872,241 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES         2,430,128,841    2,544,759,551 

 

The notes 1 to 45 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements and exhibits B to D, F to J,  L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

 2 Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
 
Interest income     Q   228,617,933    140,653,070 
Interest expense     Q   (130,955,878)   (54,994,658)
Net Interest Income         97,662,055    85,658,412 
                 
Commissions income  23  Q   24,292,411    23,029,529 
Commissions expense     Q   (2,260,494)   (2,159,834)
Net Commissions Income         22,031,917    20,869,695 
Subtotal (Net Interest income plus Net Commissions income)         119,693,972    106,528,107 
                 
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss     Q   9,194,886    13,029,203 
Profit from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost         60      
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency  24      36,673,135    6,303,048 
Other operating income  25      5,715,846    6,772,473 
Allowance for loan losses         (3,478,584)   (1,521,901)
Net Operating Income         167,799,315    131,110,930 
                 
Employee benefits  26      (23,468,111)   (20,044,264)
Administrative expenses  27      (11,650,473)   (11,264,734)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets     F and G   (4,893,735)   (4,478,094)
Other operating expenses  28      (23,836,393)   (20,680,243)
Operating Income         103,950,603    74,643,595 
                 
Loss from associates and joint arrangements  13      (219,703)   (73,470)
Loss on net monetary position         (88,386,677)   (59,076,917)
Income before tax on continuing operations         15,344,223    15,493,208 
                 
Income tax on continuing operations  22.c)      (5,567,596)   (3,219,320)
Net Income from continuing operations         9,776,627    12,273,888 
Net Income of the period         9,776,627    12,273,888 
Net Income of the period attributable to controlling interest         9,763,227    12,298,038 
Net Income / (Loss) of the period attributable to non-controlling interest         13,400    (24,150)

 

 3 Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

Items  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
 
Net Profit attributable to Parent’s shareholders   9,763,227    12,298,038 
Plus: Potential diluted earnings per common share          
Net Profit attributable to Parent’s shareholders adjusted as per diluted earnings   9,763,227    12,298,038 
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the period   639,413    639,413 
Plus: Weighted average of the number of additional common shares with dilution effects          
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the period adjusted as per dilution effect   639,413    639,413 
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)   15.2690    19.2333 

 

 4 Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
 
Net Income of the period         9,776,627    12,273,888 
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss                
Foreign currency translation differences in financial statements conversion         (211,961)   (527,321)
Foreign currency translation differences of the period         (211,961)   (527,321)
Profit or loss from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))         (619,321)   (693,261)
Profit or loss of the period from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)     Q   (1,880,529)   (3,312,595)
Adjustment for reclassification of period         908,177    2,277,253 
Income tax  22.c)      353,031    342,081 
Total Other Comprehensive Loss that will be reclassified to profit or loss         (831,282)   (1,220,582)
Total Other Comprehensive Loss         (831,282)   (1,220,582)
Total Comprehensive Income of the period         8,945,345    11,053,306 
Total Comprehensive Income attributable to controlling interest         8,931,945    11,077,456 
Total Comprehensive Income / (Loss) attributable to non-controlling interest         13,400    (24,150)

 

The notes 1 to 45 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements and exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

 5 Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

      Capital
stock
  Non-capital
Contributions
     Other Comprehensive
Income
  Earnings Reserved             
Changes  Notes  Outstanding
shares
  Additional
paid-in
capital
  Adjustments
to
Shareholders’
Equity
  Accumulated
foreign
currency
translation
difference in
Financial
Statements
conversion
  Other  Legal  Other  Unappropriated
Retained
Earnings
  Total
controlling
interests
  Total Non-
controlling
interests
  Total
Equity
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year       639,413   12,429,781   213,790,374   547,873   (509,665 ) 123,492,083   220,821,187   52,558,097   623,769,143   103,098   623,872,241  
Total comprehensive income of the period                                                  
- Net income of the period                                   9,763,227   9,763,227   13,400   9,776,627  
- Other comprehensive loss of the period                   (211,961 ) (619,321 )             (831,282 )     (831,282 )
Amount at the end of the period       639,413   12,429,781   213,790,374   335,912   (1,128,986 ) 123,492,083   220,821,187   62,321,324   632,701,088   116,498   632,817,586  

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

        Capital
stock
  Non-capital
Contributions
      Other Comprehensive
Income
  Earnings Reserved                  
Changes   Notes   Outstanding
shares
  Additional
paid-in
capital
  Adjustments
to
Shareholders’
Equity
  Accumulated
foreign
currency
translation
difference in
Financial
Statements
conversion
  Other   Legal   Other   Unappropriated
Retained
Earnings
  Total
controlling
interests
  Total Non-
controlling
interests
  Total
Equity
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year       639,413   12,429,781   213,790,374   1,423,115   5,382,088   114,859,656   174,022,226   43,162,129   565,708,782   89,823   565,798,605   
Total comprehensive income of the period                                                  
- Net income of the period                                 12,298,038   12,298,038   (24,150 ) 12,273,888   
- Other comprehensive Loss of the period                   (527,321 ) (693,261 )             (1,220,582 )     (1,220,582 )
Amount at the end of the period       639,413   12,429,781   213,790,374   895,794   4,688,827   114,859,656   174,022,226   55,460,167   576,786,238   65,673   576,851,911   

 

The notes 1 to 45 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements and exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

 6 Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  03/31/2023    03/31/2022 
Cash flows from operating activities             
Income of the period before income tax      15,344,223     15,493,208 
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the period      88,386,677     59,076,917 
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:              
Amortization and depreciation      4,893,735     4,478,094 
Allowance for loan losses      3,478,584     1,521,901 
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency      (26,112,178)    (14,458,059)
Other adjustments      66,926,946     28,994,474 
Net increase / (decrease) from operating assets:              
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss      (30,040,068)    11,141,430 
Derivative Financial Instruments      51,767     3,073 
Repo transactions      36,269,964     74,471,421 
Loans and other financing              
   Non-financial Public Sector      1,276,690     1,364,087 
   Other Financial Entities      (728,113)    2,133,014 
   Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents      26,844,834     66,496,873 
Other debt securities      133,255,593     (73,163,137)
Financial Assets delivered as guarantee      (223,619)    (22,874,762)
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss      (50,780)    4,194,814 
Other assets      (11,717,089)    31,893,538 
Net increase / (decrease) from operating liabilities:              
Deposits              
   Non-financial Public Sector      (22,787,554)    27,351,323 
   Financial Sector      (101,866)    (167,275)
   Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents      (89,687,257)    (39,303,833)
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss      1,836,497     (2,917,457)
Derivative Financial Instruments      97,512     9,221 
Repo transactions      4,486,445     24,216,929 
Other liabilities      (16,439,378)    (45,783,685)
Income Tax Payments      (3,189,682)    (66,508)
Total cash from operating activities (A)      182,071,883     154,105,601 

 

 7 Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Cash flows from investing activities             
Payments:             
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets      (5,216,939)   (3,127,918)
Total cash used in investing activities (B)      (5,216,939)   (3,127,918)
Cash flows from financing activities             
Payments:             
Non-subordinated corporate bonds      (12,551)     
Subordinated Corporate Bonds      (52,758)   (42,375)
Other payments related to financing activities      (420,073)   (260,638)
Collections / Incomes:             
Non subordinated corporate bonds      76,678      
Financing to local financial entities      1,611,392    3,092,132 
Total cash used in financing activities (C)      1,202,688    2,789,119 
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (D)      41,460,710    21,884,133 
Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents (E)      (176,918,828)   (112,920,711)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D+E)      42,599,514    62,730,224 
Restated cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period  29   912,904,561    734,930,146 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period  29   955,504,075    797,660,370 

 

The notes 1 to 45 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements and exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

 8 Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

1.CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

During 2022, 2021 and 2020, the Bank made contributions in the company Play Digital SA for a total amount of 629,854 (not restated). On October 4, 2022, the Bank sold 22,112,340 shares for an amount of 61,889. In addition, on October 27, 2022, the Bank subscribed 178,911,312 shares for a face value of ARS 1 related to the abovementioned irrevocable capital contributions. As a consequence, the Bank’s new interest in this company is 9.6984%. Additionally, on February 23, 2023, the Bank made a new irrevocable capital contribution for an amount of 347,371 (not restated). The company’s purpose is to develop and market a payment solution linked to bank accounts held by financial system users in order to bring significant improvement to their payment experience.

 

On May 17, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

2.OPERATIONS OF THE BANK

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the deposits held by the Misiones Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 22,059,230 and 25,930,415 (including 1,943,607 and 1,966,939, 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 March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the deposits held by the Salta Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 33,915,196 and 42,010,557 (including 4,216,984 and 4,208,077, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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.

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the deposits held by the Jujuy Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 10,851,697 and 9,466,963 (including 2,653,042 and 2,707,938, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.4.Agreement with the Tucumán Provincial Government

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the deposits held by the Tucumán Provincial Government, the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán and the Municipality of Yerba Buena with the Bank amounted to 30,349,699 and 42,221,773 (including 10,564,103 and 11,276,132, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

Additionally, the Bank granted loans to the Tucumán Provincial Government and the Municipality of Yerba Buena as of March 31, 2023 for an amount of 121,239, as well as to the Tucumán Provincial Government, the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán and the Municipality of Yerba Buena as of December 31, 2022 for an amount of 638,244.

 

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

 

Presentation basis

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

b)In March 2022, the Bank’s holdings in Prisma Medios de Pago SA (Prisma) were transferred. That company was measured according to the Memorandums received from the BCRA on March 12 and 22, 2021, which established specific guidelines related to the measurement at fair value of such holding. If, for the fair value measurement purpose previously mentioned, IFRS had been applied, the profit or loss for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, should have been modified. However, this situation did not generate differences in the shareholders’ equity as of March 31, 2022.

 

c)Through Communiqué “A” 7014 dated May 14, 2020, the BCRA established for financial institutions that received debt securities of the public sector in a swap transaction, they must be initially recognized at their carrying amount as of the date of the swap transaction, without assessing if they qualify or not for derecognition under IFRS 9 standards and as a consequence, do not eventually recognize the new instruments at the market value as provided by such IFRS (see also notes 9 and 43 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements).

 

If IFRS 9 had applied, and according an estimation calculated by the Bank, the Statement of income for the period ended March 31, 2023, would have recorded a decrease in “other operating income” for an amount of 353,926 and an increase in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 734,550, and as a counterpart a decrease in “Other comprehensive income” of that period. These changes would not have resulted into modifications to the total shareholder equity as of that date nor the total comprehensive income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023.

 

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Bank comply with the IFRS as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 7642. Generally, the BCRA does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS, unless otherwise expressly stated.

 

Basis for the preparation and consolidation

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of March 31, 2023, have been prepared in accordance with the accounting Framework established by the BCRA as mentioned in the previous section “Applicable accounting standards” which, particularly for condensed consolidated interim financial statements, is based on IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”.

 

For the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, in addition to section “measuring unit” of this note, the Bank has applied the basis for the preparation and consolidation, the accounting policies and the material accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions described in the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2022, already issued.

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements include all the necessary information for an appropriate understanding, by the users thereof, of the basis for the preparation and disclosure used therein as well as the relevant events and transactions occurred after the issuance of the last annual consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2022, already issued. Nevertheless, the present condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the information or all the disclosures required for the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”. Therefore, these condensed consolidated interim financial statements must be read together with the annual consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, already issued.

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank has consolidated into its Financial Statements the Financial Statements of the following companies:

 

Subsidiaries Principal Place of Business Country Main Activity
Macro Securities SAU (1)  Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – CABA Argentina Stock exchange services
Macro Fiducia SAU Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 2nd floor. CABA Argentina Services

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Subsidiaries Principal Place of Business Country Main Activity
Macro Fondos SGFCISA Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 24th floor, Office B–. CABA Argentina Management and administration of mutual funds
Macro Bank Limited (2) Caves Village, Building 8 Office 1 – West Bay St., Nassau Bahamas Banking entity
Argenpay SAU Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – CABA Argentina Electronic payment services
Fintech SGR (Structured entity) San Martín 140- 2nd floor –CABA Argentina Granting of guarantees

 

(1)Consolidated with Macro Fondos SGFCISA (80.90% equity interest and voting rights).
(2)Consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) SA (100% voting rights – Equity interest: 27,066).

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank’s equity interest and voting rights in the companies it consolidates is as follows:

 

   Shares    Bank’s interest   Non-controlling interest 
Subsidiaries  Type  Number   Total capital
stock
  

Voting

Rights

   Total capital
stock
  

Voting

rights

 
Macro Securities SAU  Common   12,885,683    100.00%   100.00%          
Macro Fiducia SAU  Common   47,387,236    100.00%   100.00%          
Macro Fondos SGFCISA  Common   327,183    100.00%   100.00%          
Macro Bank Limited  Common   39,816,899    100.00%   100.00%          
Argenpay SAU (1)  Common   341,200,000    100.00%   100.00%          
Fintech SGR (Structured entity)  Common   119,993    24.999%   24.999%   75.001%   75.001%

 

(1)On January 30, the Bank made an irrevocable capital contribution in this company for an amount of 330,000 (not restated). Additionally, on March 15, 2023, the Bank made a new irrevocable capital contribution for 330,000.

 

Total assets, liabilities and Shareholders’ equity of the Bank and all its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are as follows:

 

Balances as of
03/31/2023
  Banco
Macro SA
    Macro Bank
Limited
    Macro
Securities

SAU
    Macro
Fiducia SAU
    Argenpay
SAU
    Fintech
SGR
    Eliminations     Consolidated  
Assets     2,376,493,731       22,740,899       54,801,620       230,661       3,288,282       4,984,788       (32,411,140 )     2,430,128,841  
Liabilities     1,743,792,643       16,688,913       40,385,818       4,783       1,797,482       4,829,452       (10,187,836 )     1,797,311,255  
Equity attributable to the owners of the Bank     632,701,088       6,051,986       13,647,494       225,878       1,490,800       155,336       (21,571,494 )     632,701,088  
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests                     768,308                               (651,810 )     116,498  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Balances as of
12/31/2022
  Banco
Macro SA
    Macro Bank
Limited
    Macro
Securities

SAU
    Macro
Fiducia SAU
    Argenpay
SAU
    Fintech
SGR
    Eliminations     Consolidated  
Assets   2,505,113,050    19,545,742    41,292,621    240,654    3,085,823    6,465,533    (30,983,872)   2,544,759,551 
Liabilities   1,881,343,907    13,508,420    28,513,359    5,997    1,945,362    6,328,069    (10,757,804)   1,920,887,310 
Equity attributable to the owners of the Bank   623,769,143    6,037,322    12,162,689    234,657    1,140,461    137,464    (19,712,593)   623,769,143 
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests             616,573                   (513,475)   103,098 

 

Going concern

 

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

 

Transcription into books

 

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

 

Figures expressed in thousands of pesos

 

These condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements disclose figures expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos in terms of purchasing power as of March 31, 2023, and are rounded up to the nearest amount in thousands of pesos, except as otherwise indicated (see section “Measuring unit” of this note).

 

Comparative information

 

The condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position as of March 31, 2023, is presented comparatively with year-end data of the immediately preceding fiscal year, while the statement of income, the statement of other comprehensive income, the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity and the statement of cash flows and cash equivalents for the three-month period ended on that date, are presented comparatively with data as of the same periods of the immediately preceding fiscal year.

 

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

 

Measuring unit

 

These condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements have been restated for the changes in the general purchasing power of the functional currency (Argentine pesos) of the Bank, as of March 31, 2023, as established by IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” and considering, in addition, specific rules established by BCRA through Communiqués “A” 6651, 6849, as amended, which established the obligation to apply this method, for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, and determined as the transition date December 31, 2018.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

Considering the abovementioned indexes, the inflation rate was 21.73% and 16.07% for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 94.79% for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2022.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(d)The accumulated balances of other comprehensive income were recalculated in terms of measuring unit current at the transition date.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

 

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

 

The Bank applies the same accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions described in note 3 section “accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions” to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2022, already issued.

 

New standards adopted in the fiscal year

 

For the fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2023, the following amendments to IFRS are effective and they did not have a material impact on these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements:

 

Amendments to IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements” and IFRS Practice Statement 2 – Disclosures to accounting policies:

 

The amendments require that an entity discloses its material accounting policies, instead of its significant accounting policies. They also explain how an entity can identify material accounting policy information and give examples of when accounting policy information is likely to be material. Therefore, a guidance with explanations and examples denominated “four-step materiality process” was as described in the Practice Statement 2.

 

This amendment did not have a material impact on the disclosures of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements or the annual consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Amendments to IAS 8 “Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and Errors” – Definition of Accounting Estimates:

 

The amendments clarify the distinction between changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies and the correction of errors. Also, they clarify how entities use measurement techniques and inputs to develop accounting estimates. The amended standard clarifies that the effects on an accounting estimate of a change in an input or a change in a measurement technique are changes in accounting estimates if they do not result from the correction of prior period errors. The previous definition of a change in accounting estimate specified that changes in accounting estimates may result from new information or new developments. Therefore, such changes are not corrections of errors. This amendment is applicable as of January 1, 2023.

 

This amendment would be applicable if the Bank performs a change in an accounting estimate, but it is not expected to have a material impact on the Financial Statements.

 

Amendments to IAS 12 “Income Tax” – Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction:

 

The IASB issued amendments to IAS 12, which narrow the scope of the initial recognition exception under IAS 12, so that it no longer applies to transactions that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences. The amendments clarify that where payments that settle a liability are deductible for tax purposes, it is a matter of professional judgment (having considered the applicable tax law) whether such deductions are attributable for tax purposes to the liability recognized in the Financial Statements (and interest expense) or to the related asset component (and interest expense). Professional judgment is important in determining whether any temporary differences exist on initial recognition of the asset and liability.

 

This amendment did not have a material impact on the Financial Statements.

 

New pronouncements

 

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

 

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

 

a)Amendments to IFRS 16 “Leases” – Sale and Leaseback: the amendment to IFRS 16 specifies the requirements that a seller-lessee uses in measuring the lease liability arising in a sale and leaseback transaction, to ensure the seller-lessee does not recognize any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use it retains. The amendment does not prescribe specific measurement requirements for lease liabilities arising from a leaseback. The initial measurement of the lease liability arising from a leaseback may result in a seller-lessee determining ‘lease payments’ that are different from the general definition of lease payments. The seller lessee will need to develop and apply an accounting policy that results in information that is relevant and reliable in accordance with IAS 8. This amendment is applicable as of January 1, 2024. The Bank does not expect this standard to have a material impact on the Financial Statements.

 

4.CONTINGENT TRANSACTIONS

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank maintains the following maximum exposures to credit risk related to this type of transactions:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   693,868,495    814,281,350 
Guarantees granted (1)   10,606,360    8,775,469 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)   2,373,837    746,577 
Subtotal   706,848,692    823,803,396 
Less: Allowance for Expected Credit Losses (ECL)   (821,300)   (848,191)
Total   706,027,392    822,955,205 

 

(1)Includes transactions not covered by BCRA debtor classification standard. The guarantees granted include an amount of 31,303 and 44,933 as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The Overdraft and unused agreed commitments include an amount of 159,684 and 552,065 as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

Risks related to the abovementioned contingent transactions have been assessed and are controlled within the framework of the Bank’s credit risk policy, as described in note 45 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2022, already issued.

 

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

 

5.DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

The composition of debt securities at fair value through profit or loss as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Government securities (1)   278,158,758    249,348,304 
Private securities   8,802,456    7,572,842 
Total   286,961,214    256,921,146 

 

(1)During March 2023, the Bank decided to enter into a voluntary debt swap in terms of Article 11 of Decree No. 331/2022 of the Argentine Ministry of Economy. The instruments that entered into that swap are as follows:

 

·Letters of National Estate in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a nominal amount of 1,145,882,575.

 

·Letters of National Estate in pesos at discount – Maturity: 05-31-2023 (S31Y3) for a nominal amount of 295,000,000.

 

·Letters of National Estate in pesos at discount – Maturity: 04-28-2023 (S28A3) for a nominal amount of 210,000,000.

 

·Letters of National Estate in pesos at discount – Maturity: 03-31-2023 (S31M3) for a nominal amount of 200,000,000.

 

·Letters of National Estate in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a nominal amount of 159,305,395.

 

In addition, with almost all the instruments received, the Bank purchased put options with the BCRA. These options provide to the Bank with the opportunity to sell (put options) the underlying asset at a value established by the BCRA’s rules. In this transaction, the options could be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument. As of March 31, 2023, the notional value amounted to 75,638,514 (see Exhibits A and O to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

6.OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of the other financial assets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Sundry debtors (see note 10)   30,919,713    32,143,140 
Receivables from other spot sales pending settlement   24,370,199    12,472,529 
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement   21,026,477    19,483,787 
Private securities   5,406,381    5,488,019 
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement   469,531    594,779 
Other   407,315    465,806 
Subtotal   82,599,616    70,648,060 
Less: Allowances for ECL   (110,762)   (110,826)
Total   82,488,854    70,537,234 

 

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

 

7.LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

The composition of loans and other financing as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Non-financial Public Sector (1)   1,409,863    2,686,553 
Other Financial Entities   1,856,903    1,128,790 
Other Financial Entities   1,869,278    1,138,700 
Less: allowance for ECL   (12,375)   (9,910)
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents   694,519,204    724,875,793 
Overdrafts   53,795,511    59,953,253 
Documents   100,434,421    99,545,123 
Mortgage loans   71,414,283    75,359,519 
Pledge loans   10,968,997    11,663,515 
Personal loans   160,793,464    173,504,702 
Credit cards   216,178,489    232,239,948 
Financial leases   1,345,129    1,688,186 
Other   93,597,984    84,305,044 
Less: allowance for ECL   (14,009,074)   (13,383,497)
Total   697,785,970    728,691,136 

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

Note 11 discloses financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and financial assets not recognized at fair value. This classification is made pursuant to what was detailed in note 3 “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards”, to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2022, already issued. In addition, the note 11 explains the information related to the valuation process.

 

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

 

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

 

8.1 Loans and other financing measured at amortized cost

 

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

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Loans and other financing   711,807,419    742,084,543 
Individual assessment   128,085,568    132,607,889 
Collective assessment   583,721,851    609,476,654 
Less: Allowance for ECL (1)   (14,021,449)   (13,393,407)
Total   697,785,970    728,691,136 

 

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

 

As explained in note 45.1.3 “Additional Forward-looking allowances based on expert credit judgment”, section “Adjustment for uncertainty about conditions of accessing loans to MIPYMES”, to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2022, already issued, the Bank decided to record an adjustment on a forward-looking basis, resulting from an estimate of the incremental effect of the allowances for ECL aimed at covering an uncertainty scenario about small and medium-sized companies credit access conditions. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the estimated amounts were 1,399,000 and 1,843,028, respectively.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

         03/31/2023 
Internal rating grade   Range PD    Stage 1    Stage 2    Stage 3    Total   % 
Performing        669,896,896    18,526,986         688,423,882    96.72  
High grade   0.00% - 3.50%    619,187,412    3,594,544         622,781,956    87.50  
Standard grade   3.51% - 7.00%    31,564,962    3,132,122         34,697,084    4.87  
Sub-standard grade   7.01% -  33.00%    19,144,522    11,800,320         30,944,842    4.35  
Past due but not impaired (1)   33.01% - 99.99%    5,152,777    10,722,809         15,875,586    2.23  
Impaired   100%             7,507,951    7,507,951    1.05  
    Total    675,049,673    29,249,795    7,507,951    711,807,419    100  
    %    94.84    4.11    1.05    100     

 

         12/31/2022 
Internal rating grade   Range PD    Stage 1    Stage 2    Stage 3    Total   % 
Performing          706,844,418    15,321,248         722,165,666    97.32  
High grade    0.00% - 3.50%     657,479,908    3,002,585         660,482,493    89.00  
Standard grade    3.51% - 7.00%     29,157,764    3,708,423         32,866,187    4.43  
Sub-standard grade    7.01% - 33.00%     20,206,746    8,610,240         28,816,986    3.89  
Past due but not impaired (1)    33.01% - 99.99%     4,610,193    9,207,264         13,817,457    1.86  
Impaired    100%               6,101,420    6,101,420    0.82  
Total     711,454,611    24,528,512    6,101,420    742,084,543    100  
%     95.87    3.31    0.82    100     

 

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

 

8.1.1 Loans on an individual assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of commercial loans by grade on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and year-end stage classification. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in note 45, “Credit risk” section, to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2022, already issued.

 

       03/31/2023 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing          123,468,086    3,001,393         126,469,479    98.74  
High grade    0.00% - 3.50%     112,642,750    1,464,120         114,106,870    89.08  
Standard grade    3.51% - 7.00%     4,172,450    740,759         4,913,209    3.84  
Sub-standard grade    7.01% - 33.00%     6,652,886    796,514         7,449,400    5.82  
Past due but not impaired    33.01% - 99.99%                            
Impaired    100%               1,616,089    1,616,089    1.26  
Total     123,468,086    3,001,393    1,616,089    128,085,568    100  
%     96.40    2.34    1.26    100     

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       12/31/2022 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing          127,805,250    3,128,751         130,934,001    98.74  
High grade    0.00% - 3.50%     119,430,793    1,510,630         120,941,423    91.20  
Standard grade    3.51% - 7.00%     4,434,926    762,988         5,197,914    3.92  
Sub-standard grade    7.01% - 33.00%     3,939,531    855,133         4,794,664    3.62  
Past due but not impaired    33.01% - 99.99%                            
Impaired    100%               1,673,888    1,673,888    1.26  
Total     127,805,250    3,128,751    1,673,888    132,607,889    100  
%     96.38    2.36    1.26    100     

 

8.1.2 Loans on a collective assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of loans portfolio under collective assessment, by grade of credit risk classification based on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and year-end stage classification. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in note 45, “Credit risk” section to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2022, already issued.

 

       03/31/2023 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing          546,428,810    15,525,593         561,954,403   96.27  
High grade    0.00% - 3.50%     506,544,662    2,130,424         508,675,086   87.14  
Standard grade    3.51% - 7.00%     27,392,512    2,391,363         29,783,875   5.10  
Sub-standard grade    7.01% - 33.00%     12,491,636    11,003,806         23,495,442   4.03  
Past due but not impaired (1)    33.01% - 99.99%     5,152,777    10,722,809         15,875,586   2.72  
Impaired    100%               5,891,862    5,891,862   1.01  
Total     551,581,587    26,248,402    5,891,862    583,721,851   100  
%     94.49    4.50    1.01    100    

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       12/31/2022 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing          579,039,168    12,192,497         591,231,665    97.01  
High grade    0.00% - 3.50%     538,049,115    1,491,955         539,541,070    88.53  
Standard grade    3.51% - 7.00%     24,722,838    2,945,435         27,668,273    4.54  
Sub-standard grade    7.01% - 33.00%     16,267,215    7,755,107         24,022,322    3.94  
Past due but not impaired (1)    33.01% - 99.99%     4,610,193    9,207,264         13,817,457    2.27  
Impaired    100%               4,427,532    4,427,532    0.72  
Total     583,649,361    21,399,761    4,427,532    609,476,654    100  
%     95.76    3.51    0.73    100     

 

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

 

8.2 Other debt securities at amortized cost

 

For purchased corporate bonds, PD and LGD parameters calculated for loan exposures of those issuers were used. The corporate bonds’ EAD is considered equal to the debt balance.

 

For financial trusts at amortized cost, the criteria that was used in the calculation of ECL is based on credit risk ratings given by a credit rating agency for each type of debt securities that compose each financial trust. That is, the factor to be used will vary in relation to the holding debt securities class (A or B). It is assumed that the EAD is equal to the debt balance.

 

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

 

    03/31/2023  
Composition   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Corporate bonds   1,225,436              1,225,436   78.88 
Financial trust   328,133              328,133   21.12 
     Total   1,553,569              1,553,569   100 
%   100            100    

 

    12/31/2022  
Composition   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Corporate bonds   1,264,809              1,264,809   77.11 
Financial trust   375,379              375,379   22.89 
     Total   1,640,188              1,640,188   100 
%   100            100    

 

The related ECL for corporate bonds as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounted to 1,617 and 675, respectively. The ECL related to financial trusts as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounted to 192 and 294, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

8.3 Government securities at amortized cost or fair value through OCI

 

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

 

A breakdown of these investments and their characteristics is disclosed in note 9.

 

8.4 Other financial assets

 

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

 

   03/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets   77,193,235              77,193,235     100 
     Total   77,193,235              77,193,235     100 
%   100            100      

 

   12/31/2022 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets   65,160,042              65,160,042    100 
     Total   65,160,042              65,160,042    100 
%   100              100      

 

The ECL related to these types of instruments amounted to 110,762 and 110,826 as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, including the ECL related to the payments to be collected for the transaction mentioned in note 10.

 

8.5 Loans commitment

 

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

 

   03/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   680,011,094    13,855,762    1,639    693,868,495    98.19 
Guarantees granted   10,575,057              10,575,057    1.50 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments   2,214,153              2,214,153    0.31 
     Total   692,800,304    13,855,762    1,639    706,657,705    100 
%   98.04    1.96        100     

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2022 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   801,135,914    13,143,609    1,828    814,281,351    98.92 
Guarantees granted   8,730,536              8,730,536    1.06 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments   194,512              194,512    0.02 
     Total   810,060,962    13,143,609    1,828    823,206,399    100 
%   98.40    1.60        100     

 

The related ECL for undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounted to 756,550 and 792,778, respectively. The ECL related to guarantees granted as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounted to 53,997 and 55,324, respectively. The ECL related to overdraft and unused agreed commitments as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounted to 10,753 and 89, respectively.

 

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

 

9.OTHER DEBT SECURITIES

 

The composition of other debt securities as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
At fair value through OCI          
Government securities   75,867,434    158,837,208 
Government securities – Foreign   12,951,078    9,046,311 
Total at fair value through OCI (1)   88,818,512    167,883,519 
At amortized cost          
Central Bank of Argentina Bills   665,672,546    652,929,895 
Government securities   57,948,475    60,594,002 
Private securities   1,551,760    1,639,219 
Central Bank of Argentina Notes        14,736,836 
Total at amortized cost   725,172,781    729,899,952 
Total   813,991,293    897,783,471 

 

(1)During January 2023, the Bank decided to enter into a voluntary debt swap in terms of Article 11 of Decree No. 331/2022 of the Argentine Ministry of Economy. The instruments that entered into that swap are as follows:

 

·Letters of National Estate in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 02-17-2023 (X17F3) for a nominal amount of 20,900,000,000.

 

·Letters of National Estate in pesos at discount – Maturity: 02-28-2023 (S28F3) for a nominal amount of 12,893,000,000.

 

·Letters of National Estate in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 01-20-2023 for a nominal amount of 290,000,000.

 

As mentioned in note 5, during March 2023, the following instruments entered into the swap:

 

·Letters of National treasury in pesos at discount – Maturity: 06-30-2023 (S3OJ3) for a nominal amount of 26,640,975,851.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

 

·Letters of National Estate in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a nominal amount of 4,516,000,000.

 

·Letters of National Estate in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a nominal amount of 1,759,369,713.

 

In addition, with almost all the instruments received, the Bank purchased put options with the BCRA that could be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument (see also note 5).

 

10.EQUITY INSTRUMENTS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS – PRISMA MEDIOS DE PAGO SA

 

On January 21, 2019, the Bank, together with the other shareholders of Prisma, accepted a purchase offer made by AI ZENITH (Netherlands) B.V. (a company related to Advent International Corporation) for the acquisition of 1,933,051 common shares of par value ARS 1 each and entitled to one vote, representing 4.6775 % of its share capital, equivalent to 51% of the Bank’s capital stock in such company.

 

On February 1, 2019, the Bank completed the transfer of such shares for a total purchase price of (in thousands) USD 64,542 out of which the Bank received on the date hereof (in thousands) USD 38,311 and the payment of the balance for an amount of (in thousands) USD 26,231 shall be deferred for 5 years as follows: (i) 30% of such amount in pesos adjusted by Unit of Purchasing Power (UVA, for its acronym in Spanish) at a 15% nominal annual rate; and (ii) 70% in US Dollars at a 10% nominal annual rate. The purchase price is guaranteed by the issuance of notes in favor of the Bank and pledges of the transferred shares.

 

During July 2019, the process to determine the final selling price of the shares of Prisma was completed and the final price was (in thousands) USD 63,456. The difference arising from a final price lower than the estimated price was deducted from the price balance, therefore there was no need for the Bank to return any amounts received. All other payment conditions were not modified and remain in full force and effect under the terms described in this note.

 

On October 1, 2021, the Bank, together with the other class B Shareholders of Prisma, gave notice with respect to the exercise of the existing put option and therefore started the procedure to sell the remaining 49% of the capital stock of Prisma.

 

As of December 31, 2021, the holding of the Bank in Prisma (equivalent to 49%), was recorded in “Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss” determined from valuations performed by independent experts, which was adjusted in less, according to Memorandums issued by the BCRA on March 12 and 22, 2021.

 

On March 18, 2022, the Bank completed the transfer of all remaining shares held in Prisma in favor of AI ZENITH (Netherlands) BV, representing 4.4941% of Prisma’s capital stock.

 

The price of such shares is (in thousands) USD 33,018 and shall be paid as follows: (i) 30% in pesos at UVA plus a nominal annual rate of 15% that shall be paid 50% on March 18, 2027 and the remaining on March 18, 2028, and (ii) 70% in US Dollars at a nominal annual rate of 10% that shall be paid 50% on March 18, 2027 and the remaining on March 18, 2028. The profit generated for the sale of those shares is recorded in the statement of income under “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss”.

 

On the other hand, the parties agreed that: (i) the 40% of the outstanding balance of the sale of 51% mentioned in the first paragraph of this note was paid on March 30, 2022 and (ii) the remaining balance shall be paid in two installments, on January 31, 2026 and January 31, 2027, respectively.

 

Finally, sellers retained the usufruct (dividends) of the shares sold to be declared by Prisma for the year ended December 31, 2018, which were collected on April 26, 2019. Besides the proportion applicable to the buyer of the dividends to be reported for the following fiscal years –with the buyer’s commitment to voting in favor of the distribution of certain minimum percentages– will be used to create a guarantee trust to repay the deferred price amount through the concession by the buyer and Prisma of a usufruct over the economic rights of the shares in favor of such trust. On March 18, 2022, the agreement was amended to include 100% of the shares.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

11.FAIR VALUE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Fair value hierarchy

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

  

The following tables show the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement on a recurring basis, as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2023
 
Description  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   286,961,214    282,288,604    4,016,021    656,589 
Derivatives financial instruments   455    234    221      
Other financial assets   5,406,381    5,351,239         55,142 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   1,791,980    1,791,980           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,072,672    190,455         882,217 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt Securities   88,818,512    88,818,512           
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   3,319,457    3,319,457           
Total   387,370,671    381,760,481    4,016,242    1,593,948 
                     
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   2,476,842    2,476,842           
Derivatives financial instruments   100,398    100,079    319      
Total   2,577,240    2,576,921    319      

  

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2022
 
Description  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   256,921,146    251,450,243    4,214,791    1,256,112 
Derivatives financial instruments   52,222    23,364    28,858      
Other financial assets   5,488,018    5,427,864         60,154 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,021,892    188,046         833,846 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt Securities   167,883,519    167,883,519           
                     
Total   431,366,797    424,973,036    4,243,649    2,150,112 
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   640,345    640,345           
Derivatives financial instruments   2,886         2,886      
                     
Total   643,231    640,345    2,886      

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency) 

 

Description of the valuation process

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank has neither changed the techniques nor the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the financial instruments.

 

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

  

   As of March 31, 2023 
Reconciliation  Debt instruments   Other financial assets  

Equity instruments

at fair value

through profit or
loss

 
Amount at the beginning   1,256,112    60,154    833,846 
Transfers to Level 3               
Transfers from Level 3               
Profit and loss   195,593    (3,287)   197,303 
Recognition and derecognition   (570,178)   10,094      
Monetary effects   (224,938)   (11,819)   (148,932)
Amount at the end of the period   656,589    55,142    882,217 

 

   As of December 31, 2022 
Reconciliation  Debt instruments   Other financial assets  

Equity instruments

at fair value

through profit or
loss

 
Amount at the beginning   2,648,116    73,559    5,008,120 
Transfers to Level 3               
Transfers from Level 3               
Profit and loss   890,158    6,164    4,377 
Recognition and derecognition   (976,251)   25,638    (3,053,093)
Monetary effects   (1,305,911)   (45,207)   (1,125,558)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year   1,256,112    60,154    833,846 

  

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

Quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements

 

The following table provides quantitative information about the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of substantially all of Level 3 principal assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for which the Bank uses an internal model.

  

                  Range of inputs  
    Fair value of         Significant   03/31/2023  
    Level 3 Assets     Valuation   unobservable   Range of inputs  
Composition   03/31/2023     technique   inputs   Low     High     Unit  
Provisional Debt Securities of Financial Trusts     207,616     Income approach (discounted cash flow)   Discount rate in pesos     69.68       84.06         %
Corporate bonds     444,326     Income approach (discounted cash flow)   Discount rate in pesos     147.66       147.96         %

 

                  Range of inputs  
    Fair value of         Significant   12/31/2022  
    Level 3 Assets     Valuation   unobservable   Range of inputs  
Composition   12/31/2022     technique   inputs   Low     High     Unit  
Provisional Debt Securities of Financial Trusts     722,019     Income approach (discounted cash flow)   Discount rate in pesos     69.99       83.83         %
Corporate bonds     529,144     Income approach (discounted cash flow)   Discount rate in pesos     76.98       86.47         %

 

The table below describes the effect of changing the significant unobservable inputs to reasonably possible alternatives. Sensitivity data were calculated using a number of techniques including analyzing price dispersion of different price sources, adjusting model inputs to analyze changes within the fair value methodology.

    03/31/2023    12/31/2022 
    Favorable
changes
    Unfavorable
changes
    

Favorable

changes

    Unfavorable
changes
 
Provisional Debt Securities of Financial Trusts   433    (416)   1,489    (1,432)
Corporate bonds   105    (105)   3,191    (3,088)

 

Changes in fair value levels

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank has not recognized any transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

Financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

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

 

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

 

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

 

The following table shows a comparison between the fair value and the carrying amount of financial instruments not measured at fair value as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

   03/31/2023 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   297,608,616    297,608,616              297,608,616 
Repo transactions   39,118,052    39,118,052              39,118,052 
Other financial assets   77,082,473    77,082,473              77,082,473 
Loans and other financing   697,785,970              631,734,848    631,734,848 
Other debt securities   725,172,781    618,271,886    81,591,491    24,657,989    724,521,366 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   32,386,968    32,386,968              32,386,968 
Total   1,869,154,860    1,064,467,995    81,591,491    656,392,837    1,802,452,323 

  

Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   1,464,338,267    658,383,630         804,246,861    1,462,630,491 
Repo transactions   4,486,445    4,486,445              4,486,445 
Other financial liabilities   153,007,216    147,932,609    5,126,960         153,059,569 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   4,507,195    4,417,755    52,551         4,470,306 
Issued corporate bonds   3,286,431         3,230,273         3,230,273 
Subordinated corporate bonds   86,393,588         68,977,510         68,977,510 
Total   1,716,019,142    815,220,439    77,387,294    804,246,861    1,696,854,594 

 

   12/31/2022 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   304,439,346    304,439,346              304,439,346 
Repo transactions   75,388,016    75,388,016              75,388,016 
Other financial assets   65,049,216    65,049,216              65,049,216 
Loans and other financing   728,691,136            635,369,471    635,369,471 
Other debt securities   729,899,952    622,932,157    100,635,729    117,233    723,685,119 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   37,274,786    37,274,786              37,274,786 
Total   1,940,742,452    1,105,083,521    100,635,729    635,486,704    1,841,205,954 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

   

   12/31/2022 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   1,576,914,944    790,135,906         785,491,913    1,575,627,819 
Other financial liabilities   164,449,843    159,203,357    5,322,022         164,525,379 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   2,981,642    2,899,849    63,256         2,963,105 
Issued corporate bonds   3,305,711         3,211,970         3,211,970 
Subordinated corporate bonds   87,805,350         71,597,413         71,597,413 
Total   1,835,457,490    952,239,112    80,194,661    785,491,913    1,817,925,686 

 

12.BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

On October 1, 2021, the Bank exercised a call option to reach 24.99% of the equity interest in Fintech SGR, being this a structured entity in which the Bank has control.

 

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed

 

The fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of Fintech SGR and the risk fund (“Fondo de Riesgo”), as of the date of acquisition, were as follows:

  

   Fair value recognized on acquisition 
Composition  SGR   Risk fund 
Assets   140,760    2,036,951 
Cash and deposits in Banks   593    220,006 
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss        1,475,338 
Other financial assets   93,833    340,656 
Property, plant and equipment   1,349      
Deferred tax assets   9,402      
Other non-financial assets   35,583    951 
Liabilities   119,026    2,036,951 
Other financial liabilities        2,018,941 
Other non-financial liabilities   119,026    18,010 
           
Net assets acquired at fair value   21,734      

 

The goodwill generated by the acquisition of Fintech SGR amounted to 54,122.

 

The total consideration transferred amounted to 33,488 (not restated) and it was performed through an irrevocable capital contribution made by the Bank in order to increase the capital stock of Fintech SGR, which was approved by the Fintech SGR’s Ordinary and Special Shareholders’ Meeting involving class “A” and class “B”, held on October 18, 2021.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

13.INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

 

13.1 Associates

 

a)Macro Warrants SA

 

The Bank holds an investment in the associate Macro Warrants SA. The existence of significant influence is evidenced by the representation the Bank has in the Board of Directors of the associate. In order to measure this investment, the Bank used accounting information of Macro Warrants SA as of December 31, 2022. Additionally, the Bank has considered, when applicable, the material transactions or events occurring between January 1, 2023 and March 31, 2023.

 

The following table presents the summarized financial information on the Bank’s investment in the associate:

 

Summarized statement of financial position  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Total assets   138,960    154,900 
Total liabilities   13,315    19,435 
Shareholders’ equity   125,645    135,465 
Proportional Bank’s interest   5%   5%
Investment carrying amount   6,282    6,773 

 

As of March 31, 2023 and 2022, the investment carrying amount in the net income of the periods amounted to (491) and (2,210), respectively.

 

b)Play Digital SA

 

As explained in note 1, the Bank holds an investment in the associate Play Digital SA. The existence of significant influence is evidenced by the representation the Bank has in the Board of Directors of the associate. In order to measure this investment, the Bank used accounting information of Play Digital SA as of December 31, 2022. Additionally, the Bank has considered, when applicable, the material transactions or events occurring between January 1, 2023 and March 31, 2023.

 

The following table presents the summarized financial information on the Bank’s interest in the associate:

 

Summarized statement of financial position  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Total assets   4,312,277    5,260,153 
Total liabilities   1,463,342    543,828 
Shareholders’ equity   2,848,935    4,716,325 
Effects of the irrevocable capital contributions made during 2022 pending capitalization (see note 1)        (5,595,404)
Adjusted Shareholders’ equity   2,848,935    (879,079)
Proportional Bank’s interest (see note 1)   9.6984%   8.9927%
Equity interest   276,301    (79,053)
Irrevocable capital contribution made during 2023 and 2022 (see note 1)   347,371    593,931 
Investment carrying amount   623,672    514,878 

 

As of March 31, 2023 and 2022, the investment carrying amount in the net income of the periods amounted to (265,238) and (171,374), respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

13.2 Joint ventures

 

The Bank participates in the following joint ventures:

 

a)Banco Macro SA – Wordline Argentina SA Unión transitoria

 

On April 7, 1998, the Bank executed an agreement with Siemens Itron Services SA to organize a joint venture (UTE, for its acronym in Spanish) controlled on a joint basis through a 50% interest, the purpose of which is to facilitate a data processing center for the tax administration, to modernize the systems and tax collection processes of the Province of Salta and manage and recover municipal taxes and fees.

 

The following table presents the summarized financial information on the Bank’s investment in the UTE:

 

Summarized statement of financial position  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Total assets   1,858,217    1,888,446 
Total liabilities   296,647    323,594 
Shareholders’ equity   1,561,570    1,564,852 
Proportional Bank’s interest   50%   50%
Investment carrying amount   780,785    782,426 

 

As of March 31, 2023 and 2022, the investment carrying amount in the net income of the periods amounted to 50,661 and 105,826, respectively.

 

b)Finova SA

 

On October 1, 2021, the Bank acquired the 50% of Finova SA. The Bank has common control over this company, as the decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent.

 

The following table presents the summarized financial information on the Bank in this company, which as explained in note 3, section 3.5 “Investment in associates and joint arrangements” to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2022, already issued, is measured at equity method plus goodwill:

 

Summarized statement of financial position  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Total assets   50,945    62,015 
Total liabilities   8,287    10,088 
Shareholders’ equity   42,658    51,927 
Proportional Bank’s interest   50%   50%
Equity interest   21,329    25,964 
Goodwill   59,654    59,654 
Investment carrying amount   80,983    85,618 

 

As of March 31, 2023 and 2022, the investment carrying amount in the net income of the periods amounted to (4,635) and (5,712), respectively.

 

14.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of the other non-financial assets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Investment property (see Exhibit F)   11,013,156    10,578,476 
Advanced prepayments   3,244,533    2,857,808 
Tax advances   666,309    1,497,483 
Other   333,845    225,406 
Total   15,257,843    15,159,173 

 

15.RELATED PARTIES

 

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

 

-has control or joint control of the Bank;
-has significant influence over the Bank;
-is a member of the key management personnel of the Bank or of the parent of the Bank;
-members of the same group;
-one entity is an associate (or an associate of a member of a group of which the other entity is a member).

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, amounts balances related to transactions generated with related parties are as follows:

  

   As of March 31, 2023 
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU
   Macro
Fondos
SGFCISA
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (2)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Assets                                             
Cash and deposits in banks   1,675                                       1,675 
Other financial assets                       2,793,910         229,199    964,632    3,987,741 
Loans and other financing (3)                                             
Documents                                      36,176    36,176 
Overdraft                                 2,043    1,426,681    1,428,724 
Credit cards                                 154,002    35,258    189,260 
Lease                                      64,406    64,406 
Personal loans                                 1,069         1,069 
Mortgage loans                                 613,118         613,118 
Other loans (4)        2,113,739                        238,766    2,656,490    5,008,995 
Guarantee granted                                      3,150,008    3,150,008 
Total assets   1,675    2,113,739              2,793,910         1,238,197    8,333,651    14,481,172 

  

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

   As of March 31, 2023 
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU
   Macro
Fondos
SGFCISA
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (2)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Liabilities                                                       
Deposits          3,224,547    78,343    150,282    84    95,220    4,602,221    2,192,810    10,343,507 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                                        208,218    208,218 
Other financial liabilities                                   57,366    33,368    90,734 
Issued corporate bonds          49,202    211,259                             260,461 
Subordinated corporate bonds                         205,673                   205,673 
Other non-financial liabilities                                   9,134    25,655    34,789 
Total liabilities          3,273,749    289,602    150,282    205,757    95,220    4,668,721    2,460,051    11,143,382 

 

(1)These transactions are eliminated during the consolidation process.
(2)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.
(3)The maximum financing amount for loans and other financing as of March 31, 2023 for Macro Securities SAU, key management personnel and other related parties amounted to 4,903,418, 1,291,187 and 9,890,238, respectively.
(4)It is related to Loans and other financing not disclosed in other items, mainly other loans, financing of foreign exchange transactions and loans with government securities.

 

   As of December 31, 2022  
   Main subsidiaries (1)                    
   Macro Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU
   Macro
Fondos
SGFCISA
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (2)
   Other
related
parties
   Total  
Assets                                                
Cash and deposits in banks   1,727                                        1,727  
Other financial assets                     3,672,708        283,068    23     3,955,799  
Loans and other financing (3)                                                
Overdraft                                 68,496    512,384     580,880  
Credit cards                                 230,946    60,647     291,593  
Lease                                      81,178     81,178  
Personal loans                                 1,415          1,415  
Mortgage loans                                 660,498          660,498  
Other loans (4)        2,572,659                        184,849    1,704,400     4,461,908  
Other non-financial assets                                      1,874,704     1,874,704  
Total assets   1,727    2,572,659              3,672,708         1,429,272    4,233,336     11,909,702  
                                                
Liabilities                                                  
Deposits        3,574,433    79,556    70,773    141    103,119    5,066,181    2,799,040     11,693,243  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                                      200,378     200,378  
Other financial liabilities                                 62,923    14,642     77,565  
Issued corporate bonds        133,023    217,788                              350,811  
Subordinated corporate bonds                       175,963                    175,963  
Other non-financial liabilities                                      24,609     24,609  
Total liabilities        3,707,456    297,344    70,773    176,104    103,119    5,129,104    3,038,669     12,522,569  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

(1)These transactions are eliminated during the consolidation process.

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

(3)The maximum financing amount for loans and other financing as of December 31, 2022 for Macro Securities SAU, Fintech SGR, key management personnel and other related parties amounted to 5,512,558, 3,086,490, 1,606,103 and 20,499,932, respectively.

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

 

Profit or loss related to transactions generated during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 with related parties are as follows:

 

   As of March 31, 2023  
   Main subsidiaries (1)                  
   Macro Bank
Limited
  Macro
Securities
SAU
   Macro
Fondos
SGFCISA
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (2)
   Other
related
parties
   Total  
Income / (loss)                                            
Interest income      819                        108,398    395,330   504,547  
Interest expense                          (8,177)   (28,917)   (20,142)  (57,236 )
Commissions income      11,491    50         292    232    48    119,043   131,156  
Commissions expense                     (4,879)        (12)   (10,180)  (15,071 )
Other operating income      26,066         13    422,414              18   448,511  
Administrative expense                                    (270,783)  (270,783 )
Other operating expense                                    (17,504)  (17,504 )
Total Income / (loss)      38,376    50    13    417,827    (7,945)   79,517    195,782   723,620  

 

(1)These transactions are eliminated during the consolidation process.

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

 

   As of March 31, 2022 
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro Bank
Limited
  Macro
Securities
SAU
   Macro
Fondos
SGFCISA
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (2)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Income / (loss)                                          
Interest income      1,851                        107,082    483,347   592,280 
Interest expense                          (5,199)   (30,740)   (2,421)  (38,360)
Commissions income      782    51         304    72    8    24,914   26,131 
Commissions expense                               (10)   (1,389)  (1,399)
Other operating income  2   2,374         31                   16   2,423 
Administrative expense                                    (140,599)  (140,599)
Other operating expense                                    (26,981)  (26,981)
Total Income / (loss)  2   5,007    51    31    304    (5,127)   76,340    336,887   413,495 

 

(1)These transactions are eliminated during the consolidation process.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of March 31, 2023 and 2022, totaled 278,170 and 253,600, respectively.

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of March 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 1,004,370 and 1,004,988, respectively.

 

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

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Board of Directors   21    22 
Senior managers of the key management personnel   12    12 
Total   33    34 

 

16.DEPOSITS

 

The composition of deposits as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Non-financial Public Sector   111,059,915    133,847,469 
Financial sector   1,910,914    2,012,780 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents   1,351,367,438    1,441,054,695 
Checking accounts   167,488,304    193,705,106 
Saving accounts   423,068,911    510,959,453 
Time deposits   739,869,262    692,683,866 
Investment accounts   1,746,973    24,936,192 
Other   19,193,988    18,770,078 
Total   1,464,338,267    1,576,914,944 

 

17.OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of the other financial liabilities as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants   76,292,074    89,487,253 
Amounts payable for other spot purchases pending settlement   31,956,085    17,937,785 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending settlement   20,985,949    19,538,557 
Payment orders pending to foreign exchange settlement   7,383,806    6,930,002 
Collections and other transactions on account and behalf of others   4,528,815    3,415,738 
Finance leases liabilities   2,770,865    2,392,355 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement   983,717    11,906,025 
Other   8,105,905    12,842,128 
Total   153,007,216    164,449,843 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

18.PROVISIONS

 

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

 

Exhibit J “Changes in Provisions” presents the changes in provisions as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

 

   03/31/2023         
Composition  Within 12 months  

Over 12

months

   03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties        500    500    609 
Letters of credits, guarantees and other commitments (1)   821,300         821,300    848,191 
Commercial claims in progress (2)   442,804    190,198    633,002    602,100 
Labor lawsuits   331,098    94,614    425,712    324,254 
Pension funds - reimbursement   294,663    254,934    549,597    631,170 
Other   11,861    723,974    735,835    896,370 
Total   1,901,726    1,264,220    3,165,946    3,302,694 

 

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

 

(2)See also note 40.2.

 

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

 

19.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other non-financial liabilities as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Withholdings   17,089,112    19,312,503 
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables   12,820,232    13,352,502 
Taxes payables   9,123,373    9,387,288 
Miscellaneous payables   4,159,381    3,596,632 
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement   1,140,458    1,369,362 
Fees payable   289,493    835,154 
Other   2,991,287    4,259,311 
Total   47,613,336    52,112,752 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

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

 

The following tables show the analysis of financial assets and liabilities the Bank expects to recover and settle as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

03/31/2023  Without due date   Total up to 12 months   Total over 12 months 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   297,608,616           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        273,612,403    13,348,811 
Derivative financial instruments        455      
Repo transactions        39,118,052      
Other financial assets   13,501,970    55,022,852    13,964,032 
Loans and other financing (1)   1,531,184    502,142,109    194,112,677 
Other debt securities        731,578,534    82,412,759 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   32,386,968    5,111,437      
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,072,672           
Total assets   346,101,410    1,606,585,842    303,838,279 
                
Liabilities               
Deposits   647,418,860    816,887,366    32,041 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss        2,476,842      
Derivative financial instruments        100,398      
Repo transactions        4,486,445      
Other financial liabilities        149,291,036    3,716,180 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        4,507,195      
Issued corporate bonds        7,585    3,278,846 
Subordinated corporate bonds        2,996,807    83,396,781 
Total liabilities   647,418,860    980,753,674    90,423,848 

 

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

 

12/31/2022  Without due date   Total up to 12 months   Total over 12 months 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   304,439,346           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        232,111,893    24,809,253 
Derivative financial instruments        52,222      
Repo transactions        75,388,016      
Other financial assets   13,938,819    42,285,434    14,312,981 
Loans and other financing (1)   1,772,911    522,425,531    204,492,694 
Other debt securities        834,635,715    63,147,756 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   37,274,786           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,021,892           
Total assets   358,447,754    1,706,898,811    306,762,684 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

12/31/2022  Without due date   Total up to 12 months   Total over 12 months 
Liabilities               
Deposits   779,469,627    797,420,145    25,172 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss        640,345      
Derivative financial instruments        2,886      
Other financial liabilities        160,597,154    3,852,689 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        2,981,642      
Issued corporate bonds        7,898    3,297,813 
Subordinated corporate bonds        1,728,867    86,076,483 
Total liabilities   779,469,627    963,378,937    93,252,157 

 

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

 

21.DISCLOSURES BY OPERATING SEGMENT

 

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

 

22.INCOME TAX

 

a)Inflation adjustment on income tax

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, all the conditions established by the income tax Law to practice the inflation adjustment are met and the current and deferred income tax was recognized, including the effects of the application of the inflation adjustment on income taxes established by Law (see section “Fiscal years 2019 and 2020” and “Fiscal year 2021” of this note).

 

b)Income tax rate

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

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

 

Description  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Current income tax expense   4,782,208    1,076,359 
Loss for deferred income taxes   388,185    1,974,417 
Monetary effects   397,203    168,544 
Income tax loss recorded in the statement of income   5,567,596    3,219,320 
Income tax gain recorded in other comprehensive income   (353,031)   (342,081)
Total   5,214,565    2,877,239 

 

Fiscal years 2019 and 2020

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Fiscal year 2021

 

On October 17, 2022, Banco Macro SA filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 382,189 paid as income tax for the 2021 tax period be reimbursed.

 

On January 3, 2023, the AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit related to the abovementioned fiscal year, which is in progress.

 

Reimbursement actions – Fiscal years 2013 to 2017 and 2018

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

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

 

23.COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

Composition  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time          
Commissions related to obligations   13,691,824    12,866,215 
Commissions related to credit cards   7,973,631    7,583,910 
Commissions related to insurance   1,309,301    1,334,386 
Commissions related to securities value   575,383    437,825 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   513,177    495,325 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   79,665    94,871 
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted   1,800    1,149 
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period          
Commissions related to credit cards   107,867    197,230 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   20,578    18,047 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   18,721    103 
Commissions related to obligations   464    468 
Total   24,292,411    23,029,529 

 

24.DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

Composition  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos   36,453,833    5,792,020 
Income from foreign currency exchange   219,302    511,028 
Total   36,673,135    6,303,048 

 

25.OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

Composition  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Services   3,140,650    2,746,765 
Adjustments and interest from other receivables   919,766    627,392 
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses   548,863    249,100 
Other receivables for financial intermediation   126,864    413,698 
Sale of investment in properties and other non-financial assets        26,320 
Other   979,703    2,709,198 
Total   5,715,846    6,772,473 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

26.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

Composition  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Remunerations   15,818,782    13,626,686 
Payroll taxes   4,023,266    3,141,905 
Compensations and bonuses to employees   2,839,197    2,502,635 
Employee services   786,866    773,038 
Total   23,468,111    20,044,264 

 

27.ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

Composition  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Taxes   1,978,033    1,763,252 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   1,803,579    1,818,055 
Armored truck, documentation and events   1,624,523    1,589,065 
Other fees   1,261,671    1,039,156 
Security services   1,114,330    1,168,002 
Electricity and communications   1,065,393    1,112,569 
Software   782,341    863,733 
Advertising and publicity   476,443    518,560 
Fees to directors and syndics   470,190    563,983 
Representation, travel and transportation expenses   240,102    135,957 
Stationery and office supplies   104,460    78,158 
Insurance   96,506    135,241 
Hired administrative services   83,485    78,128 
Leases   45,736    57,127 
Other   503,681    343,748 
Total   11,650,473    11,264,734 

 

28.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

Composition  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Turnover tax   13,993,971    11,339,648 
From credit cards   5,149,418    4,886,225 
Charges for other provisions   661,986    874,105 
Deposit guarantee fund contributions   606,291    561,131 
Other adjustments and interests for miscellaneous obligations   479,168    111,900 
Insurance claims   229,513    109,893 
Donations   206,448    255,985 
Taxes   46,214    144,843 
Loss from sale or impairment of investment in properties and other non-financial assets   45,101      
Other   2,418,283    2,396,513 
Total   23,836,393    20,680,243 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

29.ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES IN THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

The statement of cash flows presents the changes in cash and cash equivalents derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities during the period. For the preparation of the statement of cash flows, the Bank adopted the indirect method for operating activities and the direct method for investment activities and financing activities.

 

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

 

For the preparation of the statement of cash flows the Bank considered the following:

 

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

 

-Investing activities: the acquisition, sale and disposal by other means of long-term assets and other investments not included in cash and cash equivalents.

 

-Financing activities: activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the shareholders’ equity and liabilities of the Bank and that are not part of the operating or investing activities.

 

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

 

Reconciliation  03/31/2023   12/31/2022   03/31/2022   12/31/2021 
Cash and deposits in banks   297,608,616    304,439,346    358,603,033    408,645,920 
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss             180,776    11,524 
Other debt securities   656,850,517    607,387,102    437,742,936    325,054,467 
Loans and other financing   1,044,942    1,078,113    1,133,625    1,218,235 
Total   955,504,075    912,904,561    797,660,370    734,930,146 

 

30.CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital from December 31, 2020 to March 31, 2023, amounted to 639,413. The capital stock composition is detailed in Exhibit K to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

31.EARNINGS PER SHARE - DIVIDENDS

 

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

 

To determine the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, the Bank used the number of common shares outstanding at the beginning of the period adjusted, if applicable, by the number of common shares bought back or issued during the period multiplied by the number of days that the shares were outstanding in the period. Note 30 provides a breakdown of the changes in the Bank’s capital stock.

 

The calculation of basic earnings per share is disclosed in the table of Earnings per share included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of income. See additionally note 41.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Dividends paid and proposed

 

During 2020 and 2021, the BCRA issued Communiqués that suspended the payment of earnings distributions resolved by the Shareholders’ Meetings. As a consequence of the abovementioned suspensions, as of December 31, 2021 dividends pending distribution amounted to 26,580,415 (not restated), which had been approved by the Shareholders’ Meetings held on April 30 and October 21, 2020 and April 30, 2021.

 

On December 16, 2021, the BCRA issued Communiqué “A” 7421, which established as follows: (i) from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, financial institutions will be allowed to distribute up to 20% of the amount of earnings that should have been distributed if the “Earnings distributions” rules had been applied, and (ii) financial institutions that have the BCRA’s authorization for the earnings distributions have to perform it in 12 equal, monthly and consecutive installments.

 

On May 12, 2022, the BCRA approved the dividends distribution requested by the Bank in accordance with the Communiqué mentioned in the previous paragraph for an amount of 19,751,444 (not restated), which were paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 according to the schedule. Additionally, the balance of the dividends approved pending to be paid because they exceed the abovementioned limit, amounted to 6,828,971 (not restated).

 

Moreover, the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 29, 2022, resolved to distribute cash dividends or dividends in kind, in this case, measured at market value for an amount of 14,187,873 (not restated), representing 22,18 pesos per share, subject to prior authorization from the BCRA which, added to the dividends still to be paid because they exceed the abovementioned limited, amounted to 21,016,844 (not restated) and were recorded in a “Reserve for dividends pending authorization from the BCRA”. Through Communiqué “A” 7719 issued on March 9, 2023, the BCRA established that from April 1, 2023 up to December 31, 2023, financial institutions, which have the BCRA’s authorization, will be allowed to distribute up to 40% of the amount of earnings that should have been distributed if the “Earnings distributions” rules had been applied, in 6 equal, monthly and consecutive installments.

 

Finally, the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2023, decided to distribute a cash dividend and/or a dividend in kind, in this case measured at market value, for an amount of 75,040,918, representing 117.36 pesos per share, prior to BCRA authorization. On May 12, 2023 the BCRA authorized this earning distribution that shall be paid in 6 equal, monthly and consecutive installments. See also note 41.

 

32.DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE

 

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

 

Banco Macro SA holds a 7.6859% interest in the capital stock of Sedesa according to the percentages disclosed by BCRA Communiqué “B” 12503 on March 22, 2023.

 

All deposits in pesos and foreign currency placed in participating entities in the form of checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposits or other forms of deposit that the BCRA may determine from time to time shall be subject to the abovementioned Deposit Guarantee Insurance System up to the amount of 6,000 which must meet the requirements provided for in Presidential Decree 540/1995 and other requirements that the regulatory authority may determine from time to time.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

33.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Cash and Deposits in Banks          
· Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Deposits in other entities (1).   760    71 
Subtotal Cash and Deposits in Banks   760    71 
             
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities          
· Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities (1).   4,167,968    5,771,399 
· Federal government bonds in dual currency at discount - Maturity: 07/21/2023 as of March 31, 2023 and Government Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 1.40% - Maturity 03/27/2023, as of December 31, 2022, for the contribution to the Guarantee Fund II in BYMA according to section 45, Law 26831, and supplementary regulations established by CNV standards (NT 2013, as amended).   1,186,478    18,127 
· Letters of National Estate at discount in pesos – Maturity 05/31/2023 as of March 31, 2023 and Letters of National Estate in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 02/17/2023, as of December 31, 2022.   134,926    181,284 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033 for the minimum statutory guarantee account required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, of the Argentine Securities Commission (CNV).   109,535    113,036 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, as of March 31, 2023 and Federal Government Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 1.40% - Maturity 03/27/2023 as of December 31, 2022, securing the sectoral Credit Program of the Province of San Juan, production investment financing fund.   37,388    101,426 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, as of March 31, 2023 and Federal Government Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 1.40% - Maturity 03/27/2023 as of December 31, 2022, securing the regional economies Competitiveness Program – IDB loan No. 3174/OC-AR.   3,944    41,002 
  Subtotal debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities   5,640,239    6,226,274 
         
Other financial assets          
· Interests derived from contributions made as protector partner (2).   2,420,625    2,938,082 
· Mutual fund shares for minimum statutory guarantee account required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/13, as amended, of the CNV.   171,037    177,061 
· Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Mutual fund shares (1).   269,290    146,690 
· Sundry debtors – Other.   98,736    10,697 
· Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the CABA for turnover tax differences.   827    1,007 
  Subtotal Other financial assets   2,960,515    3,273,537 
             
Loans and other financing – non-financial private sector and foreign residents          
· Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Loans and other financing (1).   14,100    6,208 
  Subtotal loans and other financing   14,100    6,208 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Composition (contd.)  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Financial assets delivered as a guarantee        
· Special guarantee checking accounts opened in the BCRA for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities.   25,642,754    30,219,506 
· For securities forward contracts   5,111,437      
· Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.   4,578,586    4,922,325 
· Other guarantee deposits.   2,165,628    2,132,955 
  Subtotal Financial assets delivered as guarantee   37,498,405    37,274,786 
             
Other non-financial assets          
· Real property related to a call option sold.   2,988,435    2,989,930 
· Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Other non-financial assets (1).   2,413    15,774 
  Subtotal other non-financial assets   2,990,848    3,005,704 
Total   49,104,867    49,786,580 

 

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

 

(2)As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, it is related to the risk fund Fintech SGR and Garantizar SGR. In order to keep tax benefits related to these contributions, they must be maintained between two and three years from the date they were made.

 

34.TRUST ACTIVITIES

 

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

 

34.1 Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

Debt securities include mainly prepayments towards the placement price of provisional trust securities of the financial trusts under public and private offerings (Accicom, Confibono and Secubono). 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. If after making the best efforts, such trust securities cannot be placed, the Bank will retain the definitive trust securities.

 

In addition, the Bank’s portfolio is completed with financial trusts for investment purposes, trust securities of definitive financial trusts in public and private offering (Secubono, Confibono, Supercanal and Solidario de Infraestructura Nasa IV) and certificates of participation (Arfintech).

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, debt securities and certificates of participation in financial trusts for investment, amounted to 635,897 and 1,157,552, respectively.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SAU (subsidiary) of this type of trusts amounted to 1,953 and 14,218, respectively.

 

34.3. 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 non-compliance.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 2,889,215 and 3,312,662, respectively.

 

34.4. Trusts in which the Bank acts as Trustee (Management)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

-Promoting the production development of the private economic sector at a provincial level.

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 18,984,749 and 21,681,349, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

35.COMPLIANCE WITH CNV REGULATIONS

 

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

 

35.1.1 Operations of Banco Macro SA

 

Considering Banco Macro SA’s current operations, and according to the different categories of agents established by CNV rules (as per General Resolution No, 622/2013, as amended), the Bank is registered with this agency as agent for the custody of collective investment products of mutual funds (AC PIC FCI, for their acronyms in Spanish) – Comprehensive Depositary company, clearing and settlement agent and trading agent (ALyC and AN – comprehensive, for their acronyms in Spanish) and Guarantee Entity (in the process of being registered), and is registered in the “List of Authorized companies to guarantee capital market instruments”.

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity as of March 31, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 2,898,708,425 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation for the different categories of agents in which the Bank is registered, amounting to 470,350 UVAs as of that date, and the minimum required statutory guarantee account of 235,175 UVAs, which the Bank paid-in with government securities as described in note 33 and the cash deposits in BCRA accounts 000285 and 80285 belonging to the Bank.

 

35.1.2 Operations of Macro Securities SAU

 

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

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such Company as of March 31, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 62,756,239 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation, amounting to 470,350 UVAs and the minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of Shareholders’ equity, which the Company paid-in with mutual fund shares. Moreover, as result of the Company acting as “ACyD FCI and ACyDI FCI” an amount of 163,500 UVAs will be added to minimum Shareholder’s equity.

 

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

 

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

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of this Company as of March 31, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 18,999,680 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation, amounting to 150,000 UVAs plus 20,000 UVAs per each additional mutual fund it manages. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of Shareholders’ equity, which the Company paid-in with mutual fund shares.

 

35.1.4 Operations of Macro Fiducia SAU

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, such Company is registered as financial trustee agent and non-financial trustee agent,

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such Company as of March 31, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 1,038,997 an exceeds the minimum amount required by General Resolution 795 established in 950,000 UVAs. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of Shareholders’ equity, which the Company paid-in with mutual fund shares.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

35.2 Documents 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 five fiscal years ended. In compliance with CNV General Resolution No, 629 requirements, the Bank has placed (i) the Inventory Books for fiscal years ended up to and including December 31, 2017, and (ii) certain documentation supporting the economic transactions for fiscal years ended up to and including December 31, 2017, under the custody of the following companies: AdeA Administradora de Archivos SA (warehouse located at Ruta 36, km 31,5, Florencio Varela, Province of Buenos Aires) and ADDOC Administración de Documentos SA (warehouse located at Avenida Circunvalación Agustín Tosco with no number, Colectora Sur, between Puente San Carlos and Puente 60 blocks, Province of Córdoba and Avenida Luis Lagomarsino 1750, formerly Ruta 8 Km 51,200, Pilar, Province of Buenos Aires).

 

In addition, the documentary support on a digital format is protected on the Bank’s servers.

 

35.3 As depositary of mutual funds

 

As of March 31, 2023 Banco Macro SA, in its capacity as depositary company, holds in custody the shares in mutual funds subscribed by third parties and assets from the following mutual funds:

 

Funds  Number of shares   Equity 
Argenfunds Abierto Pymes   3,247,988,309    14,651,935 
Argenfunds Ahorro Pesos   131,172,740    3,359,436 
Argenfunds Gestión Pesos   100,000    100 
Argenfunds Infraestructura   32,143,884    59,932 
Argenfunds Inversión Dólares   1,000    177 
Argenfunds Inversión Pesos   1,700,000,000    1,936,696 
Argenfunds Liquidez   8,634,473,795    34,183,863 
Argenfunds Renta Argentina   159,037,501    3,473,175 
Argenfunds Renta Balanceada   588,876,842    7,455,322 
Argenfunds Renta Capital   17,625,973    3,747,571 
Argenfunds Renta Crecimiento   4,166,026    841,036 
Argenfunds Renta Dinámica   86,093,838,394    5,798,519 
Argenfunds Renta Fija   299,024,867    10,374,659 
Argenfunds Renta Flexible   136,970,768    1,113,531 
Argenfunds Renta Global   201,719,347    2,025,639 
Argenfunds Renta Mixta   1,199,757,949    1,798,617 
Argenfunds Renta Mixta Plus   1,545,519    279,901 
Argenfunds Renta Pesos   81,087,140    2,176,455 
Argenfunds Renta Total   548,961,979    1,477,932 
Argenfunds Renta Variable   272,791,751    21,757 
Argenfunds Retorno Absoluto   202,139,415    1,068,283 
Pionero Acciones   16,212,910    2,460,415 
Pionero Ahorro Dólares   12,365,169    2,427,416 
Pionero Argentina Bicentenario   424,876,097    3,223,015 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Funds (contd.)  Number of shares   Equity 
Pionero Capital   376,276,153    929,729 
Pionero Crecimiento   1,145,554,437    1,348,976 
Pionero Desarrollo   5,742,658,493    8,259,625 
Pionero Empresas FCI Abierto Pymes   210,915,095    2,803,001 
Pionero FF   56,968,862    2,390,850 
Pionero Gestión   2,001,934,552    7,198,628 
Pionero Infraestructura   330,550,968    357,451 
Pionero Pesos   1,472,303,114    31,630,097 
Pionero Pesos Plus   16,164,757,669    208,878,306 
Pionero Renta   57,166,197    9,182,628 
Pionero Renta Ahorro   331,661,894    17,259,364 
Pionero Renta Ahorro Plus   571,103,803    4,644,021 
Pionero Renta Balanceado   9,686,522,033    19,590,715 
Pionero Renta Estratégico   702,511,445    6,933,704 
Pionero Renta Fija Dólares   3,031,214    439,949 
Pionero Renta Mixta I   93,274,749    1,322,850 
Pionero Retorno   3,837,907    5,422 
           

 

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

 

The items recognized by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for March 2023 are listed below, indicating the amounts as of month-end of the related items:

 

Items  Banco Macro SA 
Cash and deposits in banks     
Amounts in BCRA accounts   181,264,323 
Other debt securities     
Government securities computable for the minimum cash requirements   221,602,623 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     
Special guarantee accounts with the BCRA   25,642,754 
Total   428,509,700 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

37.PENALTIES APPLIED TO THE ENTITY AND SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS INITIATED BY THE BCRA

 

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

 

There follows a description of the situation of Banco Macro SA as of March 31, 2023:

 

Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA

 

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

 

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

 

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA and the Members of the Board of 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: On 04/07/2016, the Bank filed the defenses and evidence on the BCRA, on 05/18/2016 the Bank requested on behalf of Mr. Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo the resolution of the motion for lack of standing to be sued. On 09/09/2020, the BCRA filed Resolution No. 132/20 (notified on 02/22/2021) which acquitted Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo and imposed a fine to the Bank and other responsible directors. On 03/01/2021 the Bank paid the fines. On 03/15/2021 the Bank filed a direct appeal against such resolution to the BCRA, which will be decided at Courtroom I of the Federal Civil and Commercial Court of Appeals (CNACAF, for its acronym in Spanish). The fine imposed on Mr. Jorge Horacio Brito was abrogated due to his passing. On 02/09/2023 the CNACAF issued a sentence, dismissing the direct appeals, with cost. Against such resolution, the Bank filed a Federal extraordinary appeal. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, this proceeding is pending resolution.

 

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

 

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

 

Responsibles: Banco Macro SA, Foreign Exchange Team Leader (Alfredo Muscari), head of Foreign Exchange and Banking Operations manager (Eduardo Roque Covello) and Compliance manager (Gustavo Emilio Pessagno).

 

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

 

Penalties imposed by the Financial Information Unit (UIF)

 

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

 

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

 

Penalty imposed on: Banco Macro SA, the members of the Board and those in charge of anti-money laundering regulation compliance (Luis Carlos Cerolini –both 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 Antonio Alvarez Agis, Marcos Brito and Rafael Magnanini, as Directors of Banco Macro SA).

 

Status: on 12/26/2016 the UIF passed Resolution No. 164/16 imposing fines on those responsible and issuing a favorable decision on the plea of lack of capacity to be sued lodged by Messrs. Carballo and Magnanini. On 01/26/2017 the fines imposed were paid. Against such resolution, the Bank and the individuals liable filed direct appeals, which will be decided at Room III of the CNACAF. Such appeals were dismissed through a final sentence dated 07/18/2019. On 08/15/2019, the Bank filed a federal extraordinary appeal which was dismissed through resolution dated 09/26/2019. On 10/03/2019 the Bank filed a complaint appeal before Argentine Supreme Court (CSJN, for its acronym in Spanish) which, as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, is still pending resolution.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Persons subject to summary proceedings: Banco Macro SA, the members of the Board, the regular members of the Statutory Audit Committee and the person/s responsible for 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 persons involved filed their defenses offering evidence and requesting their acquittal. On 08/03/2015 the term to produce evidence was closed and on 08/19/2015 the defendants lodged their memorials. On 03/04/2021, the Board of Directors of the CNV filed a resolution dismissing the nullity and imposing a fine to the Bank jointly and severally with its Directors at the moment when the facts where investigated. Against such resolution, on 05/03/2021 a direct appeal was filed. In December 2021, the CNV referred the proceedings to the Federal Civil and Commercial Court of Appeals (CNACCF, for its acronym in Spanish), under the file number 14633/2021, styled “Szekely, Ladislao et al v, CNV on appealed administrative resolution” which as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, is pending.

 

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

 

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

 

Persons subject to summary proceedings: Banco Macro SA, members of the Management Body during the period that is the subject matter of these summary proceedings (Jorge Horacio Brito, Jorge Pablo Brito, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Constanza Brito, Marcos Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Delfín Federico Ezequiel Carballo, Carlos Enrique Videla, Alejandro Macfarlane, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Emmanuel Antonio Alvarez Agis, Nicolás Alejandro Todesca, Carlos Alberto Giovanelli, José Alfredo Sanchez, Martín Estanislao Gorosito, Roberto Julio Eilbaum, Mario Luis Vicens, Nelson Damián Pozzoli, Luis María Blaquier, Ariel Marcelo Sigal, Alejandro Eduardo Fargosi, Juan Martin Monge Varela and Luis Cerolini in his double capacity as Compliance Officer and member of the Management Body).

 

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

 

File: No. 1208/2014 (UIF Resolution No. 13/2016) dated 1/15/2016.

 

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

 

Persons subject to the summary proceedings: Banco Macro SA, Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Jorge Pablo Brito, Luis Carlos Cerolini, Alejandro Macfarlane, Carlos Enrique Videla, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Constanza Brito, Marcos Brito and Emmanuel Antonio Álvarez Agis.

 

Status: on 05/17/2018 UIF passed resolution No, 13/2016, whereby it filed the summary proceedings related to observations over an overall inspection performed by the BCRA. On 06/15/2018, the liable parties filed their defenses. On 07/02/2018, the UIF sustained the lack of capacity to be sued by Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, discarding his responsibility in this summary proceeding. On 01/08/2021 UIF filed Resolution No. 80 which imposed a fine to the Bank and the other liable parties. On 01/26/2021 through the BCRA account, the fine was paid for an amount of 60 (not restated). On 03/02/2021, against such resolution, a direct appeal was filed to CNACAF which was dismissed. On 08/27/2021 a Federal extraordinary appeal against such decision was filed. On 10/07/2021, the CNACAF dismissed the extraordinary appeal filed, passing the complaint appeal to CSJN. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the petition file has not been resolved by the CSJN.

 

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

 

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

 

Persons subject to the summary proceedings: Banco Macro SA, Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Jorge Pablo Brito, Marcos Brito, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Carlos Enrique Videla, Alejandro Macfarlane, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Emanuel Antonio Alvarez Agis, Constanza Brito and Luis Carlos Cerolini.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

38.CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

 

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

 

Corporate Bonds  Original value   Residual face
value as of
03/31/2023
   03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Subordinated Resettable – Class A  USD400,000,000 (1)  USD400,000,000    86,393,588    87,805,350 
Non-subordinated – Class E  USD17,000,000(2)  USD17,000,000    3,286,431    3,305,711 
Total             89,680,019    91,111,061 

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

39.OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS

 

In addition to note 4, the Bank maintains different off balance sheet transactions, pursuant to the BCRA standards. The composition of the amounts of the main off balance sheet transactions as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties   885,417,668    882,521,600 
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)   219,887,175    228,250,998 
Outstanding checks not yet paid   26,511,086    24,277,255 
Checks already deposited and pending clearance   21,465,705    20,485,754 

 

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

 

40.TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

40.1Tax claims

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

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

 

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

 

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

 

40.2Other claims

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

41.RESTRICTION ON DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTION

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

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

 

Additionally, profits may only be distributed to the extent that the financial institution has positive results, after deducting, on a non-accounting basis, from retained earnings and the optional reserves for the future distribution of profits, (i) the amounts of the legal and other earnings reserves which are mandatory, (ii) all debit amounts of each one of the accounting items recognized in “Other Comprehensive Income”, (iii) income from of the revaluation of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and investment property, (iv) the positive net difference between the amortized cost and the fair value of government debt instruments and/or monetary regulation instruments issued by the BCRA for those instruments recognized at amortized cost, (v) the adjustments identified by the Superintendence of Financial and Exchange Entities of the BCRA or by the independent external auditor and that have not been recognized in the accounting records and (vi) certain franchises granted by the BCRA. Moreover, no profit distributions shall be made out of the profit originated as a result of the first-time application of the IFRS, for which a normative reserve was created, and its balance as of March 31, 2023 was 26,053,296 (nominal value: 3,475,669).

 

The Bank must verify that, after completion of the earning distribution, a capital maintenance margin equal to 3.5% of risk-weighted assets is kept, apart from the minimum capital required by law, to be integrated by Tier 1(Con1) ordinary capital, net of deductible items (CDCOn1).

 

According to BCRA Communiqué “A” 7312, the earning distribution was suspended up to December 31, 2021. Through Communiqué “A” 7421, effective since January 1 and up to December 31, 2022, the BCRA allowed financial institutions, which had its authorization, to distribute their earnings up to 20% of the amount that would have been distributed in 12 equal, monthly and consecutive installments.

 

In addition, through Communiqué “A” 7659 the BCRA suspended the earnings distribution from January 1, 2023 up to December 31, 2023. Finally, through Communiqué “A” 7719, the BCRA established that from April 1, 2023 up to December 31, 2023, financial institutions, which have the BCRA’s authorization, will be allowed to distribute up to 40% of the amount of earnings that should have been distributed if the “Earnings distributions” rules had been applied, in 6 equal, monthly and consecutive installments.

 

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

 

In compliance with the previous comments, the General Regular Shareholders’ Meeting of Banco Macro SA held on April 29, 2022 considering that at the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, the Bank recorded a negative adjustment to unappropriated retained earnings as of December 31, 2021 for 8,920,325 (not restated) because the monetary effect accrued in relation to monetary items measured at fair value through other comprehensive income had been recorded in the previous period, resolved to distribute the unappropriated retained earnings for 18,202,171 (not restated) as follows (the abovementioned figures are stated in constant pesos as of December 31, 2021):

 

a)3,640,434 to the legal reserve;

 

b)373,864 to the Personal Asset Tax on Business Companies (Impuesto sobre los Bienes Personales Sociedades y Participaciones), and;

 

c)14,187,873 to pay a cash dividend and/or a dividend in kind, in the latter case valued at market value, prior BCRA authorization.

 

For further information, see note 31.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

As it is also mentioned in note 31, the Shareholders’ Meeting of Banco Macro SA held on April 25, 2023 decided to applied the unappropriated retained earnings for an amount of 43,175,125 (not restated) as follows (the abovementioned figures are stated in constant pesos as of December 31, 2022):

 

a)8,607,704 to the legal reserve;

 

b)808,505 to the Personal Asset Tax on Business Companies (Impuesto sobre los Bienes Personales Sociedades y Participaciones), and;

 

c)33,758,916 to a Facultative reserve for future distribution of earnings.

 

In addition, the shareholders decided to partially applied the Facultative reserve for future distribution of dividends up to 75,040,918 to pay cash dividends and/or a dividend in kind prior to BCRA authorization. On May 12, 2023 the BCRA authorized this earning distribution that shall be paid in 6 equal, monthly and consecutive installments.

 

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

 

As a financial institution, Banco Macro SA is governed by Financial Entities Law No. 21526, as supplemented, and the regulations issued by the BCRA and, is exposed to intrinsic risks related to the financial industry. Moreover, the Bank adheres to the good banking practices laid out in BCRA Communiqué “A” 5201 (Financial Entities Corporate Governance Guidelines). Detailed explanations about the main aspects related to capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management related to the Bank, are disclosed in note 45 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2022, already issued.

 

Additionally, the table below shows the minimum capital requirements measured on a consolidated basis, effective for the month of March 2023, together with the integration thereof (computable equity) as of the end of such month:

 

Item  03/31/2023 
Minimum capital requirements   123,584,765 
Computable equity   643,566,219 
Capital surplus   519,981,454 

 

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

 

During the second half of 2019, in a political context of federal general elections which gave rise to a change in the federal authorities and generated a period with significative volatility for the market values of government and private financial instruments and a process of rescheduling maturities and swaps of certain government debt instruments started, In addition, material increases were observed in the country’s risk and in the exchange rate between the Argentine peso and the US dollar.

 

Subsequently, among other regulations, relevant modifications to the tax regulation system were introduced, including changes in the income tax, withholdings related to foreign exchange transactions and for the acquisition of foreign currency for hoarding purposes, and material restrictions to the exchange market access were also established.

 

At the same time, the government’s debt restructuring process continued under domestic and foreign legislation, including several voluntary swaps and the reached agreements regarding the country’s indebtedness with the International Monetary Fund and the Paris Club, among others. In particular, during March 2023, it was established that the jurisdictions, entities and funds related to the National Public Sector must proceed to the sale or auction of their holdings of certain national government securities denominated and payable in US dollars under domestic legislation. In turn, it was provided that the certain holdings of securities under foreign legislation held by such jurisdictions, entities and funds must be delivered in exchange to the National Treasury for the government securities issued. Finally, the issuance of government securities payable in Pesos of the National Treasury was authorized up to the amount necessary for the exchange.

 

 - 58 - 

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Particularly, regarding to the price of US dollar, since the end of 2019, the gap between the official price of the US dollar -used mainly for foreign trade- and the alternative values that arise through the stock market operation and also with respect to the unofficial value, began to widen around 105% as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

In addition, the local and international macroeconomic context generates certain degree of uncertainty regarding its future progress, considering the residual effects of the pandemic declared for Coronavirus (COVID – 19) that recently has significantly affected the domestic and international economy activity and the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine in the level of the global economic recovery.

 

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

 

44.EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

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

 

45.ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

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

 

 - 59 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

   

EXHIBIT B

 

CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

  

COMMERCIAL  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
In normal situation   134,767,686    134,976,186 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   14,459,047    17,530,660 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   20,039,846    22,353,221 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   100,268,793    95,092,305 
           
Troubled   1,576,047    1,704,999 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral        87,445 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   943,508    1,126,659 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   632,539    490,895 
           
With high risk of insolvency   796,584    981,502 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral        106,001 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   701,156    723,413 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   95,428    152,088 
           
Subtotal Commercial   137,140,317    137,662,687 

 

 - 60 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

  

EXHIBIT B

(continued)

  

CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

  

CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Performing   576,897,604    605,349,836 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   37,389,618    40,195,991 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   32,426,022    36,061,811 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   507,081,964    529,092,034 
           
Low risk   5,790,951    4,698,956 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   99,493    72,282 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   148,375    102,943 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   5,543,083    4,523,731 
           
Low risk - in special treatment   41,507    35,772 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   41,507    35,772 
           
Medium risk   3,741,935    3,216,924 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   10,693    22,384 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   96,713    83,024 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   3,634,529    3,111,516 
           
High risk   2,884,763    2,450,581 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   18,833    27,642 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   44,283    95,246 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   2,821,647    2,327,693 
           
Irrecoverable   1,294,355    1,098,094 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   36,960    37,341 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   203,541    173,743 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,053,854    887,010 
           
Subtotal consumer and mortgage   590,651,115    616,850,163 
Total   727,791,432    754,512,850 

 

 - 61 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B

(continued)

  

CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

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

 

   03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Loans and other financing   697,785,970    728,691,136 
Added:          
Allowances for loans and other financing   14,021,449    13,393,407 
Adjustment amortized cost and fair value   1,901,910    2,053,755 
Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost   328,133    375,379 
Corporate bonds   1,225,436    1,264,809 
Subtract:          
Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value   (260,676)   (190,684)
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities   12,789,210    8,925,048 
Total computable items   727,791,432    754,512,850 

 

 - 62 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT C

 

CONSOLIDATED CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

  

   03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Number of customers  Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   33,533,450   4.61   26,497,685   3.51 
50 next largest customers   46,375,616   6.37   48,740,632   6.46 
100 next largest customers   36,367,958   5.00   39,871,862   5.28 
Other customers   611,514,408   84.02   639,402,671   84.75 
                  
Total (1)   727,791,432   100.00   754,512,850   100.00 

  

(1) See reconciliation in Exhibit B.

  

 - 63 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

  

EXHIBIT D

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

  

       Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Matured   Up to 1 month   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Non-financial government sector  108   1,018,497   129,178   97,797   173,868   266,766   117,222   1,803,436 
Financial sector      659,446   563,679   151,495   324,159   587,285   295,160   2,581,224 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents  4,143,261   285,613,418   119,338,328   104,992,754   124,116,240   149,415,669   169,045,094   956,664,764 
Total  4,143,369   287,291,361   120,031,185   105,242,046   124,614,267   150,269,720   169,457,476   961,049,424 

  

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

       Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Matured   Up to 1 month   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Non-financial government sector  131   1,648,831   699,673   126,652   227,625   356,324   210,481   3,269,717 
Financial sector      59,792   80,530   680,100   247,739   372,186   113,705   1,554,052 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents  4,235,856   319,707,969   88,577,945   107,656,796   136,155,720   145,802,403   184,541,566   986,678,255 
Total  4,235,987   321,416,592   89,358,148   108,463,548   136,631,084   146,530,913   184,865,752   991,502,024 

 

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

 

 - 64 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT F

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Original                     Depreciation of the period  Residual 
Item  value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Total life
estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers    Difference
for
conversion
   Accumulated  Transfers    Decrease  Difference
for
conversion
   Of the
period
  At the end  value at the
end of the
period
 
Cost                                              
Real property  115,893,655  50  26,101  24,757           13,795,028        2,989      649,983  14,442,022  101,452,977 
Furniture and facilities  17,995,447  10  147,583              9,122,836          1   373,233  9,496,070  8,646,960 
Machinery and equipment  26,127,969  5  484,995          301   18,663,294          (51)  842,029  19,505,272  7,107,993 
Vehicles  3,499,775  5  358,011  94,140       (290)  2,777,228       78,658  (9)  89,367  2,787,928  975,428 
Other  1,008  3            3   399         2   83  484  527 
Work in progress  1,578,160    924,356                                  2,502,516 
Right of use real property  9,887,015  5  269,363          (1,061)  6,623,118          (631)  417,155  7,039,642  3,115,675 
Right of use furnitore     5  653,674                             29,744  29,744  623,930 
Total property, plant and equipment  174,983,029     2,864,083  118,897       (1,047)  50,981,903       81,647  (688)  2,401,594  53,301,162  124,426,006 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

    Original                   Depreciation for the fiscal year  Residual 
Item   value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Total life
estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers   Difference
for
conversion
   Accumulated  Transfers   Decrease  Difference
for
conversion
   For the
fiscal
year
  At the end  value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                             
Real property   113,651,848  50  724,939  148,719  1,665,587       11,424,070  (95,593)  25,556      2,492,107  13,795,028  102,098,627 
Furniture and facilities   15,678,113  10  503,518  2,013  1,816,049   (220)  7,723,905  5   669  (177)  1,399,772  9,122,836  8,872,611 
Machinery and equipment   22,299,100  5  2,555,107  6,806  1,280,788   (220)  15,395,067  (1,869)  6,523  (556)  3,277,175  18,663,294  7,464,675 
Vehicles   3,168,690  5  547,732  214,859  (11,209)  9,421   2,598,256  (851)  140,410  17   320,216  2,777,228  722,547 
Other   2,117  3            (1,109)  1,008         (1,288)  679  399  609 
Work in progress   3,761,309     3,298,619     (5,481,768)                         1,578,160 
Right of use real property   8,952,159  5  1,055,723  117,099      (3,768)  4,997,070      72,665  (309)  1,699,022  6,623,118  3,263,897 
Total property, plant and equipment   167,513,336     8,685,638  489,496  (730,553)  4,104   42,139,376  (98,308)  245,823  (2,313)  9,188,971  50,981,903  124,001,126 

 

 - 65 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT F

(Continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Original                     Depreciation of the period  Residual 
Item  Value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Useful life
estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers    Difference
for
conversion
   Accumulated  Transfers    Decrease  Of the
period
  At the end  value at the
end of the
period
 
Cost                                           
Leased properties  482,814  50                  72,992          1,818  74,810  408,004 
Other investment properties  10,508,195  50  509,884  22,215       2    339,541       11,259  62,432  390,714  10,605,152 
Total investment property  10,991,009     509,884  22,215       2    412,533       11,259  64,250  465,524  11,013,156 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Original                   Depreciation for the fiscal year  Residual 
Item  Value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Useful life
estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers
(1)
   Difference
for
conversion
   Accumulated  Transfers
(1)
   Decrease  For the
fiscal
year
  At the
end
  value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                        
Leased properties  547,782  50  1,408    (66,376)      19,789  46,791      6,412  72,992  409,822 
Other investment properties  1,668,753  50  12,144,601  32,042  (3,273,112)  (5)  134,434  (6,939)  2,796  214,842  339,541  10,168,654 
Total investment property  2,216,535     12,146,009  32,042  (3,339,488)  (5)  154,223  39,852   2,796  221,254  412,533  10,578,476 

 

(1)During the fiscal year 2022, under this item transfers were made to Non-current assets held for sale.

 

 - 66 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

                        EXHIBIT G

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Original                   Depreciation of the period   Residual 
Item  Value at
beginning of
fiscal year
   Useful life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decrease   Of the
period
   At the end   value at the
end of the
period
 
Cost                                            
Licenses   13,587,482    5    638,187                   9,514,924                    587,969    10,102,893    4,122,776 
Other intangible assets   47,313,235    5    2,368,196    49         30,155,960         49    1,839,922    31,995,833    17,685,549 
Total intangible assets   60,900,717         3,006,383    49         39,670,884         49    2,427,891    42,098,726    21,808,325 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Original                   Depreciation for the fiscal year   Residual 
Item  Value at
beginning of
fiscal year
   Useful life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decrease   For the
fiscal year
   At the end   value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                            
Licenses   11,881,161    5    1,596,769         109,552    7,267,933    4,110    0    2,242,881    9,514,924    4,072,558 
Other intangible assets   38,565,308    5    8,885,867    40,851    (97,089)   23,249,772    (1,620)   1,599    6,909,407    30,155,960    17,157,275 
Total intangible assets   50,446,469         10,482,636    40,851    12,463    30,517,705    2,490    1,599    9,152,288    39,670,884    21,229,833 

 

 - 67 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

          EXHIBIT H

             

CONSOLIDATED DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Number of customers  Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   143,085,667    9.77    187,038,290    11.86 
50 next largest customers   165,208,059    11.28    160,587,317    10.18 
100 next largest customers   64,766,012    4.42    74,940,249    4.75 
Other customers   1,091,278,529    74.53    1,154,349,088    73.21 
Total   1,464,338,267    100.00    1,576,914,944    100.00 

 

 - 68 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

              EXHIBIT I

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1 month   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months
and up to 6
months
   Over 6
months
and up to
12 months
   Over 12
months
and up to
24 months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Deposits   1,289,880,439    193,877,023    8,694,582    2,546,840    73,772    3,656    1,495,076,312 
From the non-financial government sector   104,232,312    7,365,016    1,228,071    5,922         1,697    112,833,018 
From the financial sector   1,910,914                             1,910,914 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   1,183,737,213    186,512,007    7,466,511    2,540,918    73,772    1,959    1,380,332,380 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   2,476,842                             2,476,842 
Derivative instruments   89,905         10,493                   100,398 
Repo transactions   4,506,489                             4,506,489 
Other financial institutions   4,506,489                             4,506,489 
Other Financial Liabilities   147,945,283    475,510    467,536    853,193    1,381,477    3,045,436    154,168,435 
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   1,279,204    1,366,228    1,596,443    342,195              4,584,070 
Issued corporate bonds        11,656    12,050    24,100    3,308,753         3,356,559 
Subordinated corporate bonds        2,771,222         2,771,222    5,542,442    94,517,710    105,602,596 
Total   1,446,178,162    198,501,639    10,781,104    6,537,550    10,306,444    97,566,802    1,769,871,701 

 

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

 

 - 69 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

              EXHIBIT I

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1 month   Over 1
month
and up to 3
months
   Over 3
months
and up to 6
months
   Over 6
months
and up to 12
months
   Over 12
months
and up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Deposits   1,444,759,137    138,213,256    24,046,390    2,315,537    14,967    44,846    1,609,394,133 
From the non-financial government sector   131,216,146    4,120,592    1,241,301    5,474              136,583,513 
From the financial sector   2,012,780                             2,012,780 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   1,311,530,211    134,092,664    22,805,089    2,310,063    14,967    44,846    1,470,797,840 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   640,345                             640,345 
Derivative instruments   2,087    799                        2,886 
Other Financial Liabilities   159,193,079    518,923    471,192    896,566    1,491,979    3,446,239    166,017,978 
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   355,923    629,914    1,968,281    54,742              3,008,860 
Issued corporate bonds        12,142    11,746    24,283    3,346,251         3,394,422 
Subordinated corporate bonds             2,860,143    2,860,143    5,720,285    97,550,528    108,991,099 
Total   1,604,950,571    139,375,034    29,357,752    6,151,271    10,573,482    101,041,613    1,891,449,723 

 

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

 

 - 70 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

                  EXHIBIT J

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Amounts at
beginning of
       Decreases   Monetary effects
generated by
     
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   03/31/2023 
Provisions for eventual commitments   848,191    130,005                              (156,896)   821,300 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   609                   (109)   500 
Other   2,453,894    531,981         184,068    (457,661)   2,344,146 
Total provisions   3,302,694    661,986         184,068    (614,666)   3,165,946 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)  

 

   Amounts at
beginning of
       Decreases   Monetary effects
generated by
     
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   12/31/2022 
Provisions for eventual commitments   808,846    584,330                                     (544,985)   848,191 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   1,183                   (574)   609 
Other   3,082,576    3,198,936         2,173,221    (1,654,397)   2,453,894 
Total provisions   3,892,605    3,783,266         2,173,221    (2,199,956)   3,302,694 

 

 - 71 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT L

 

CONSOLIDATED FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

Item   03/31/2023     12/31/2022  
  Total parent
company
and local
    Total per currency     Total    
  branches     US dollar     Euro     Real     Other      
Assets                        
Cash and deposits in banks   241,283,112    239,310,116    1,358,616    48,734    565,646    256,409,440 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1)   278,146,212    278,146,212                   216,605,816 
Other financial assets   21,092,214    21,091,617    597              19,080,693 
Loans and other financing   52,030,005    52,030,005                   43,750,843 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   52,030,005    52,030,005                   43,750,843 
Other debt securities   39,937,827    39,937,827                   65,534,438 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   5,869,154    5,855,551    13,603              5,962,315 
Equity Instruments at fair value through profit or loss   196,243    196,243                   194,041 
Total assets   638,554,767    636,567,571    1,372,816    48,734    565,646    607,537,586 
Liabilities                              
Deposits   204,698,469    204,244,093    454,376              208,187,885 
Non-financial government sector   8,063,278    8,063,278                   7,502,481 
Financial sector   1,651,080    1,651,080                   1,703,400 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   194,984,111    194,529,735    454,376              198,982,004 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   2,476,842    2,476,842                   640,345 
Other financial liabilities   20,880,261    20,582,399    257,941         39,921    19,597,252 
Financing from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   4,456,171    4,456,171                   2,918,700 
Issued corporate bonds   3,286,431    3,286,431                   3,305,711 
Subordinated corporate bonds   86,393,588    86,393,588                   87,805,350 
Other non-financial liabilities   131,926    131,926                   65,813 
Total liabilities   322,323,688    321,571,450    712,317         39,921    322,521,056 

 

(1)Mainly includes, Federal government bonds in dual currency at discount to 189,676,015 and Federal government treasury bonds linked to dolar linked dollar is 71,614,348.

 

 - 72 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

    EXHIBIT Q
     
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

   

   Net financial Income / (Loss) 
   Mandatory measurement 
Items  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
 
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss        
Gain from government securities   12,908,127    2,865,225 
(Loss) / Gain from private securities   (3,054,799)   307,972 
Gain from derivative financial instruments          
Forward transactions   194,481      
Gain / (Loss) from other financial assets   16,958    (5,155)
Gain from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss (1)   50,892    7,805,891 
(Loss) / Gain from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value   (503,834)   2,055,270 
For measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss          
Loss from derivative financial instruments          
Options   (416,939)     
Total   9,194,886    13,029,203 

 

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

 

 - 73 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

    EXHIBIT Q
    (Continued)

     
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Net financial Income / (Loss) 
Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective interest rate
of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
 
Interest income          
for cash and bank deposits   550,377    5,790 
for government securities   111,257,098    3,326,557 
for private securities   98,337    51,329 
for loans and other financing          
Non-financial public sector   387,107    564,420 
Financial sector   106,453    188,238 
Non-financial private sector          
    Overdrafts   9,338,654    5,176,969 
    Documents   9,081,032    6,232,692 
    Mortgage loans   11,004,103    9,549,877 
    Pledge loans   801,834    1,058,814 
    Personal loans   25,947,766    28,199,817 
    Credit cards   18,187,106    10,380,261 
    Financial leases   115,229    93,380 
    Other   11,167,322    7,677,021 
for repo transactions          
  Central Bank of Argentina   6,712,679    811,784 
  Other financial institutions   16,090    71,168 
Total   204,771,187    73,388,117 
Interest expenses          
for Deposits          
Non-financial Private sector          
Checking accounts   (5,910,328)   (879,841)
Saving accounts   (1,281,113)   (802,998)
Time deposits and investments accounts   (120,579,318)   (50,974,023)
for Financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   (212,379)   (90,964)
for repo transactions          
Other financial Institutions   (1,240,270)   (443,582)
for other financial liabilities   (372,892)   (91,220)
for issued corporate bonds   (16,074)   (228,346)
for other subordinated corporate bonds   (1,343,504)   (1,483,684)
Total   (130,955,878)   (54,994,658)

 

 - 74 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

        EXHIBIT Q
        (Continued)
         
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

  

Interest and adjustment for the
application of the effective interest rate
of financial assets measured at fair
  Income of the
period
   Other
comprehensive
income
   Income of the
period
   Other
comprehensive
income
 
value through other comprehensive
income
  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
 
for debt government securities   23,846,746    (1,880,529)   67,264,953    (3,312,595)
Total   23,846,746    (1,880,529)   67,264,953    (3,312,595)

  

   Income of the period 
Items  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
 
Commissions income          
Commissions related to obligations   13,692,288    12,866,683 
Commissions related to credits   98,386    94,974 
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees   1,800    1,149 
Commissions related to securities value   575,383    437,825 
Commissions for credit cards   8,081,498    7,781,140 
Commissions for insurances   1,309,301    1,334,386 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   533,755    513,372 
Total   24,292,411    23,029,529 
Commissions expenses          
Commissions related to trading with debt securties   (30,495)   (3,558)
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   (103,281)   (73,407)
Other          
Commissions paid ATM exchange   (1,429,986)   (1,473,476)
Checkbooks commissions and clearing houses   (475,240)   (383,542)
Credit cards and foreign trade commissions   (221,492)   (225,851)
Total   (2,260,494)   (2,159,834)

 

 - 75 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

                    EXHIBIT R
                     
 VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK AS OF MARCH 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

   

       Movements between stages of the period         
           ECL of remanent life of financial asset         
Item  Balances at
beginning of
the
fiscal year
   ECL of the next
12 months
   Financial
instruments with a
significant
increase in credit
risk
   Financial
instruments with
impairment
   Monetary effect
generated by
allowances
   03/31/2023 
Other financial assets   110,826    21,132              (21,196)   110,762 
Loans and other financing   13,393,407    660,630    810,009    1,764,455    (2,607,052)   14,021,449 
Other financial institutions   9,910    4,537              (2,072)   12,375 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   641,369    96,248    (11,426)   161,530    (130,949)   756,772 
Documents   689,217    91,157    9,966    19,528    (131,098)   678,770 
Mortgage loans   1,453,382    119,264    19,862    111,428    (276,193)   1,427,743 
Pledge loans   230,852    102,018    6,015    (8,990)   (47,826)   282,069 
Personal loans   5,049,052    (139,465)   189,946    888,499    (964,077)   5,023,955 
Credit cards   3,366,855    34,898    565,854    471,876    (672,682)   3,766,801 
Financial leases   26,338    (3,551)   821    29,418    (6,484)   46,542 
Other   1,926,432    355,524    28,971    91,166    (375,671)   2,026,422 
Eventual commitments   848,191    85,764    47,678         (160,333)   821,300 
Other debt securities   969    1,087              (247)   1,809 
Total of allowances   14,353,393    768,613    857,687    1,764,455    (2,788,828)   14,955,320 

 

 VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

  

       Movements between stages for the fiscal year         
           ECL of remanent life of financial asset         
Item  Balances at
beginning of
the
fiscal year
   ECL of the next
12 months
   Financial
instruments with a
significant
increase in credit
risk
   Financial
instruments with
impairment
   Monetary effect
generated by
allowances
   12/31/2022 
Other financial assets   62,714    101,522              (53,410)   110,826 
Loans and other financing   22,838,499    2,881,254    (2,991,148)   1,625,106    (10,960,304)   13,393,407 
Other financial institutions   8,656    5,301              (4,047)   9,910 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   1,679,670    319,825    5,448    (676,256)   (687,318)   641,369 
Documents   2,280,189    (37,770)   (556,935)   23,947    (1,020,214)   689,217 
Mortgage loans   4,738,210    345,024    (2,950,776)   1,038,511    (1,717,587)   1,453,382 
Pledge loans   292,982    113,999    (21,278)   (15,925)   (138,926)   230,852 
Personal loans   5,882,075    1,208,987    643,245    666,537    (3,351,792)   5,049,052 
Credit cards   3,830,187    808,576    648,668    388,472    (2,309,048)   3,366,855 
Financial leases   34,666    16,064    44    (5,717)   (18,719)   26,338 
Other   4,091,864    101,248    (759,564)   205,537    (1,712,653)   1,926,432 
Eventual commitments   808,846    525,705    116,778         (603,138)   848,191 
Other debts securities   1,287    471              (789)   969 
Total of allowances   23,711,346    3,508,952    (2,874,370)   1,625,106    (11,617,641)   14,353,393 

 

 - 76 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

  

Items  Notes  Exhibits  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
ASSETS                
Cash and Deposits in Banks  9      287,624,265    292,172,683 
Cash         35,187,490    33,612,152 
Central Bank of Argentina         181,264,323    174,718,240 
Other Local and Foreign Entities         71,158,885    83,827,539 
Other         13,567    14,752 
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss  9  A   268,098,001    239,492,465 
Derivative Financial Instruments  9      455    52,222 
Repo transactions  9      39,118,052    75,388,016 
Other Financial Assets  5, 7 and 9  R   52,439,132    52,662,518 
Loans and other financing  6, 7 and 9  B, C, D and R   697,033,198    728,417,099 
Non-financial Public Sector         1,409,863    2,686,553 
Other Financial Entities         1,856,903    1,128,868 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents         693,766,432    724,601,678 
Other Debt Securities  7 and 9  A and R   800,333,776    887,989,783 
Financial Assets delivered as guarantee  9 and 30      36,808,060    36,636,596 
Equity Instruments at fair value through profit or loss  8 and 9  A   908,745    859,357 
Investment in subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements  11      23,769,148    21,669,885 
Property, plant and equipment     F   124,349,482    123,912,324 
Intangible Assets     G   21,593,417    21,087,381 
Other Non-financial Assets  12      13,887,602    13,991,803 
Non-current Assets held for sale         10,530,398    10,780,918 
TOTAL ASSETS         2,376,493,731    2,505,113,050 

 

 - 77 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

  

Items  Notes  Exhibits  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
LIABILITIES                
Deposits  9 and 14  H and I   1,453,131,232    1,567,778,777 
Non-financial Public Sector         111,059,915    133,847,469 
Financial Sector         1,910,914    2,012,780 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents         1,340,160,403    1,431,918,528 
Derivative Financial Instruments  9  I   100,398    2,886 
Repo Transactions  9  I   4,486,445      
Other Financial Liabilities  9 and 15  I   118,055,965    139,877,427 
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions  9  I   4,506,639    2,981,069 
Issued Corporate Bonds  9 and 35  I   3,546,892    3,656,522 
Current Income Tax Liabilities  20      8,978,297    10,902,187 
Subordinated Corporate Bonds  9 and 35  I   86,599,261    87,981,313 
Provisions  16  J and R   3,149,705    3,290,225 
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities         16,410,094    16,093,778 
Other Non-financial Liabilities  17      44,827,715    48,779,723 
TOTAL LIABILITIES         1,743,792,643    1,881,343,907 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Capital Stock  28  K   639,413    639,413 
Non-capital contributions         12,429,781    12,429,781 
Adjustments to Shareholders’ Equity         213,790,374    213,790,374 
Earnings Reserved         344,313,270    344,313,270 
Unappropriated Retained Earnings         52,558,097    166,294 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income         (793,074)   38,208 
Net Income of the period / fiscal year         9,763,227    52,391,803 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY         632,701,088    623,769,143 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES         2,376,493,731    2,505,113,050 

 

The notes 1 to 42 to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements and exhibits A to D, F to L, O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

  

 - 78 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

Items  Notes   Exhibits  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
 
Interest income       Q   228,108,335    140,413,379 
Interest expense       Q   (130,622,264)   (54,907,354)
Net Interest Income           97,486,071    85,506,025 
                   
Commissions income   21   Q   23,867,514    22,737,866 
Commissions expense       Q   (1,838,559)   (1,789,002)
Net Commissions Income           22,028,955    20,948,864 
Subtotal (Net Interest income plus Net Commissions income)           119,515,026    106,454,889 
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss       Q   5,450,789    11,844,325 
Profit from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost           60      
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency   22       36,347,407    6,388,577 
Other operating income   23       4,128,379    5,165,788 
Allowances for loan losses           (3,468,582)   (1,521,487)
Net Operating Income           161,973,079    128,332,092 
                   
Employee benefits   24       (22,761,747)   (19,608,723)
Administrative expenses   25       (11,174,219)   (11,028,356)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets       F and G   (4,813,408)   (4,413,405)
Other Operating Expenses   26       (23,239,836)   (20,667,483)
Operating Income           99,983,869    72,614,125 
Income from subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements   11       1,244,310    843,227 
Loss on net monetary position           (86,656,842)   (58,480,814)
Income before tax on continuing operations           14,571,337    14,976,538 
Income tax on continuing operations   20 b)       (4,808,110)   (2,678,500)
Net Income from continuing operations           9,763,227    12,298,038 
Net Income of the period           9,763,227    12,298,038 

  

 - 79 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

SEPARATE EARNINGS PER SHARE

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

Items  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
 
Net Profit attributable to Parent’s shareholders   9,763,227    12,298,038 
Plus: Potential diluted earnings per common share          
Net Profit attributable to Parent’s shareholders adjusted as per diluted earnings   9,763,227    12,298,038 
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the period   639,413    639,413 
Plus: Weighted average of the number of additional common shares with dilution effects          
Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the fiscal year adjusted as per dilution effect   639,413    639,413 
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)   15.2690    19.2333 

 

 - 80 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

Items  Notes   Exhibits  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
 
Net Income of the period           9,763,227    12,298,038 
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss                  
Foreign currency translation differences in financial statements conversion           (211,961)   (527,321)
Foreign currency translation differences of the period           (211,961)   (527,321)
Profit or loss from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))           (655,628)   (635,294)
Profit or loss of the period from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)       Q   (1,916,836)   (3,254,628)
Adjustment for reclassification of the period           908,177    2,277,253 
Income tax   20.b)      353,031    342,081 
Interest in Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method           36,307    (57,967)
Income / (Loss) for the fiscal year from interest in Other Comprehensive Income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method           36,307    (57,967)
Total Other Comprehensive Loss that will be reclassified to profit or loss           (831,282)   (1,220,582)
Total Other Comprehensive Loss           (831,282)   (1,220,582)
Total Comprehensive Income of the period           8,931,945    11,077,456 

 

The notes 1 to 42 to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements and exhibits A to D, F to L, O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

 - 81 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

      Capital
stock
   Non-capital
Contributions
       Other Comprehensive
Income
   Earnings Reserved         
Changes  Notes  Outstanding
shares
   Additional
paid-in
capital
   Adjustments
to
Shareholders’
Equity
   Accumulated
foreign currency
translation
difference in
Financial
Statements
conversion
   Other   Legal   Other   Unappropriated
Retained
Earnings
   Total
Equity
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year      639,413    12,429,781    213,790,374    547,873    (509,665)   123,492,083    220,821,187    52,558,097    623,769,143 
Total comprehensive income of the period                                                
- Net income of the period                                         9,763,227    9,763,227 
- Other comprehensive loss of the period                     (211,961)   (619,321)                  (831,282)
Amount at the end of the period      639,413    12,429,781    213,790,374    335,912    (1,128,986)   123,492,083    220,821,187    62,321,324    632,701,088 

 

  CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

      Capital
stock
   Non-capital
Contributions
       Other Comprehensive
Income
   Earnings Reserved         
Changes  Notes  Outstanding
shares
   Additional
paid-in
capital
   Adjustments
to
Shareholders’
Equity
   Accumulated
foreign currency
translation
difference in
Financial
Statements
conversion
   Other   Legal   Other   Unappropriated
Retained
Earnings
   Total
Equity
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year            639,413    12,429,781    213,790,374    1,423,115    5,382,088    114,859,656    174,022,226    43,162,129    565,708,782 
Total comprehensive income of the period                                                
- Net income of the period                                         12,298,038    12,298,038 
- Other comprehensive loss of the period                     (527,321)   (693,261)                  (1,220,582)
Amount at the end of the period      639,413    12,429,781    213,790,374    895,794    4,688,827    114,859,656    174,022,226    55,460,167    576,786,238 

 

The notes 1 to 42 to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements and exhibits A to D, F to L, O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

 - 82 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

Items  Notes   03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Cash flows from operating activities               
Income of the period before income tax        14,571,337    14,976,538 
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the period        86,656,842    58,480,814 
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:               
Amortization and depreciation        4,813,408    4,413,405 
Allowance for loan losses        3,468,582    1,521,487 
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency        (24,285,553)   (13,480,128)
Other adjustments        64,253,666    26,490,594 
Net increase / (decrease) from operating assets:               
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss        (28,605,536)   11,691,499 
Derivative financial instruments        51,767    3,073 
Repo transactions        36,269,964    74,471,421 
Loans and other financing               
Non-financial Public Sector        1,276,690    1,364,087 
Other Financial Entities        (728,035)   2,133,013 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents        27,366,664    66,638,367 
Other debt securities        133,214,655    (73,292,942)
Financial assets delivered as guarantee        (171,464)   (22,901,356)
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss        (49,388)   4,168,366 
Other assets        (1,400,040)   31,633,883 
Net increase / (decrease) from operating liabilities:               
Deposits               
Non-financial Public Sector        (22,787,554)   27,351,323 
Financial Sector        (101,866)   (167,275)
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents        (91,758,125)   (37,973,956)
Derivative financial instruments        97,512    9,221 
Repo transactions        4,486,445    24,216,929 
Other liabilities        (26,283,975)   (47,585,260)
Income Tax Payments        (3,050,211)     
Total cash from operating activities (A)        177,305,785    154,163,103 

 

 - 83 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

Items  Notes   03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Cash flows from investing activities               
                
Payments:               
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets        (5,012,960)   (2,994,951)
Total cash used in investing activities (B)        (5,012,960)   (2,994,951)
                
Cash flows from financing activities               
                
Payments:               
Non-subordinated corporate bonds        (12,551)     
Other payments related to financing activities        (415,591)   (255,667)
Collections / Incomes:               
Financing to local financial entities        1,611,301    3,092,086 
Total cash used in financing activities (C)        1,183,159    2,836,419 
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (D)        39,634,085    20,906,202 
Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents (E)        (172,099,839)   (109,729,203)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D+E)        41,010,230    65,181,570 
Restated Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year   27    890,513,474    713,286,157 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   27    931,523,704    778,467,727 

 

The notes 1 to 42 to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements and exhibits A to D, F to L, O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

 - 84 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

1.CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

In 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2010, the Bank acquired the control of Banco Bansud SA, Nuevo Banco Suquía SA, Nuevo Banco Bisel SA and Banco Privado de Inversiones SA, respectively. Such entities merged with and into Banco Macro SA in December 2003, October 2007, August 2009 and December 2013, respectively. During the fiscal year 2006, the Bank acquired control over Banco del Tucumán SA, which was merged with Banco Macro SA in October 2019. Additionally, on October 1, 2021, the Bank acquired the control of Fintech SGR that, as explained in note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2022, already issued, this is a structured entity in which the Bank has control.

 

During 2022, 2021 and 2020 the Bank made irrevocable capital contributions in the company Play Digital SA for a total amount of 629,854 (not restated). On October 4, 2022, the Bank sold 22,112,340 shares for an amount of 61,889. In addition, on October 27, 2022, the Bank subscribed 178,911,312 shares for a face value of ARS 1 related to the abovementioned irrevocable capital contributions. As a consequence, the Bank’s new interest in this company is 9.6984%. Additionally, on February 23, 2023, the Bank made a new irrevocable capital contribution for an amount of 347,371 (not restated). See also note 1 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

On May 17, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

2.OPERATIONS OF THE BANK

 

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

 

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

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

b)In March 2022, the Bank’s holding in Prisma Medios de Pago SA (Prisma) were transferred. That company was measured according to the Memorandums received from the BCRA on March 12 and 22, 2021, which established specific guidelines related to the measurement at fair value of such holding. If, for the fair value measurement purpose previously mentioned, IFRS had been applied, the profit or loss for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, should have been modified. However, this situation did not generate differences in the shareholders’ equity as of March 31, 2022.

 

c)Through Communiqué “A 7014 dated May 14, 2020, the BCRA established for financial institutions that received debt securities of the public sector in a swap transaction, they must be initially recognized at their carrying amount as of the date of the swap transaction, without assessing if they qualify or not for derecognition under IFRS 9 standards and as a consequence, do not eventually recognize the new instruments at the market value as provided by such IFRS (see also notes 9 and 43 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements).

 

If IFRS 9 had applied, and according an estimation calculated by the Bank, the Statement of income of the period ended March 31, 2023, would have recorded a decrease in “other operating income” for an amount of 353,926 and an increase in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 734,550, and as a counterpart a decrease in “Other comprehensive income” of that period. These changes would not have resulted into modifications to the total shareholder equity as of that date nor the total comprehensive income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023.

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Bank comply with the IFRS as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 7642. Generally, the BCRA does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS, unless otherwise expressly stated.

 

Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2022, already issued, presents further detailed descriptions of the basis for the presentation of such Financial Statements and the main accounting policies used and the relevant information of the subsidiaries. All that is explained therein shall apply to these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, except for the goodwill generated by the business combination, as mentioned in note 10, which according to BCRA Communiqué “A” 6618, in the condensed separate interim Financial Statements, is included in the net investment of the subsidiary.

 

Going concern

 

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

 

Subsidiaries

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

Transcription into books

 

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

 

New standards adopted

 

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

 

New pronouncements

 

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

 

4.CONTINGENT TRANSACTIONS

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank maintains the following maximum exposures to credit risk related to this type of transactions:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   693,868,495    814,281,350 
Guarantees granted (1)   8,458,510    6,321,754 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)   2,373,837    746,577 
Subtotal   704,700,842    821,349,681 
Less: Allowance for ECL   (805,059)   (835,722)
Total   703,895,783    820,513,959 

 

(1)Includes transactions not covered by BCRA debtor classification standard. The Guarantees granted include an amount of 31,303 and 44,933 as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The Overdraft and unused agreed commitments include an amount of 159,684 and 552,065 as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively,

 

Risks related to the abovementioned contingent transactions have been assessed and are controlled within the framework of the Bank’s credit risk policy, as described in note 45 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2022, already issued.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

5.OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of the other financial assets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Sundry debtors (see note 8)   30,776,962    32,499,699 
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement   20,970,944    19,479,890 
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement   339,531    267,795 
Private securities     55,142    60,154 
Other   407,315    465,806 
Subtotal   52,549,894    52,773,344 
Less: Allowances for ECL   (110,762)   (110,826)
Total   52,439,132    52,662,518 

 

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

 

6.LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

The composition of loans and other financing as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Non-financial Public Sector (1)   1,409,863    2,686,553 
Other Financial Entities   1,856,903    1,128,868 
Other Financial Entities   1,869,278    1,138,778 
Less: allowance for ECL   (12,375)   (9,910)
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents   693,766,432    724,601,678 
Overdrafts   53,784,081    59,932,944 
Documents   100,150,287    98,726,003 
Mortgage loans   71,414,283    75,359,519 
Pledge loans   10,968,997    11,663,515 
Personal loans   160,793,464    173,504,702 
Credit cards   216,178,489    232,239,948 
Financial leases   1,345,129    1,688,186 
Other   93,124,978    84,855,186 
Less: allowance for ECL   (13,993,276)   (13,368,325)
Total   697,033,198    728,417,099 

 

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

 

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

 

Note 8 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, details the allowances recognized by the Bank under this concept.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

8.EQUITY INSTRUMENTS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS – PRISMA MEDIOS DE PAGO SA

 

The composition of equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss, as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, is detailed in Exhibit A. For the Bank’s investment in Prisma Medios de Pago SA, see also note 10 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

9.FAIR VALUE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

 

Note 11 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the methods and assumptions used to determine the fair value, both of the financial instruments recognized at fair value as of those not accounted for at such fair value in these condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

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

 

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

 

Fair value hierarchy

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The following tables show the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement, as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value  
  on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2023 
Description  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   268,098,001    267,441,412         656,589 
Derivative financial instruments   455    234    221      
Other financial assets   55,142              55,142 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   1,791,980    1,791,980           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   908,745    26,528         882,217 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt Securities   75,160,995    75,160,995           
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   3,319,457    3,319,457           
Total   349,334,775    347,740,606    221    1,593,948 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value  
  on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2023 
Description  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                               
Derivatives financial instruments   100,398    100,079    319     
Total   100,398    100,079    319      

 

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value  
  on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2022 
Description  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   239,492,465    238,236,353         1,256,112 
Derivatives financial instruments   52,222    23,364    28,858      
Other financial assets   60,154              60,154 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   859,357    25,511         833,846 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt Securities   158,089,831    158,089,831           
Total   398,554,029    396,375,059    28,858    2,150,112 

 

Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Derivatives financial instruments   2,886         2,886      
Total   2,886         2,886      

 

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

 

   As of March 31, 2023 
           Equity instruments 
        at fair value 
Reconciliation  Debt instruments   Other financial assets   through profit or loss 
Amount at the beginning   1,256,112    60,154    833,846 
Transfers to Level 3               
Transfers from Level 3               
Profit and loss   195,593    (279)   197,303 
Recognition and derecognition   (570,178)   7,087      
Monetary effects   (224,938)   (11,820)   (148,932)
Amount at the end of the period   656,589    55,142    882,217 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   As of December 31, 2022 
           Equity instruments 
       Other financial   at fair value 
Reconciliation  Debt instruments   assets   through profit or loss 
Amount at the beginning   2,648,116    73,559    5,008,120 
Transfers to Level 3               
Transfers from Level 3               
Profit and loss   890,158    6,164    4,377 
Recognition and derecognition   (976,251)   25,638    (3,053,093)
Monetary effects   (1,305,911)   (45,207)   (1,125,558)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year   1,256,112    60,154    833,846 

 

Note 11 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, details the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of assets at Level 3.

 

Changes in fair value levels

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank has not recognized any transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value

 

The following table shows a comparison between the fair value and the carrying amount of financial instruments not recognized at fair value as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

   03/31/2023 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   287,624,265    287,624,265              287,624,265 
Repo transactions   39,118,052    39,118,052              39,118,052 
Other financial assets   52,383,990    52,383,990              52,383,990 
Loans and other financing   697,033,198              631,734,848    631,734,848 
Other debt securities   725,172,781    618,271,886    81,591,491    24,657,989    724,521,366 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   31,696,623    31,696,623              31,696,623 
Total   1,833,028,909    1,029,094,816    81,591,491    656,392,837    1,767,079,144 

 

Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   1,453,131,232    648,272,327         803,151,129    1,451,423,456 
Repo transactions   4,486,445    4,486,445              4,486,445 
Other financial liabilities   118,055,965    112,987,146    5,126,960         118,114,106 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   4,506,639    4,417,755    51,995         4,469,750 
Issued corporate bonds   3,546,892         3,494,576         3,494,576 
Subordinated corporate bonds   86,599,261         69,224,448         69,224,448 
Total   1,670,326,434    770,163,673    77,897,979    803,151,129    1,651,212,781 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2022 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   292,172,683    292,172,683              292,172,683 
Repo transactions   75,388,016    75,388,016              75,388,016 
Other financial assets   52,602,364    52,602,364              52,602,364 
Loans and other financing   728,417,099              635,369,471    635,369,471 
Other debt securities   729,899,952    622,932,157    100,635,729    117,233    723,685,119 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   36,636,596    36,636,596              36,636,596 
Total   1,915,116,710    1,079,731,816    100,635,729    635,486,704    1,815,854,249 

 

Financial liabilities                    
Deposits   1,567,778,777    781,754,500         784,737,152    1,566,491,652 
Other financial liabilities   139,877,427    134,643,089    5,322,022         139,965,111 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   2,981,069    2,899,849    62,682         2,962,531 
Issued corporate bonds   3,656,522         3,570,987         3,570,987 
Subordinated corporate bonds   87,981,313         71,805,727         71,805,727 
Total   1,802,275,108    919,297,438    80,761,418    784,737,152    1,784,796,008 

 

10.BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

On October 1, 2021, the Bank exercised the call option to reach 24.99% of the equity interest in Fintech SGR, being this a structured entity in which the Bank has control. Details generated by this transaction are described in note 12 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

11.INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Bank’s interests in associates and joint ventures are disclosed in note 13 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

12.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of other non-financial assets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Investment property (see Exhibit F)   10,057,495    9,685,859 
Advanced prepayments   3,156,132    2,806,735 
Tax advances   616,441    1,449,733 
Other   57,534    49,476 
Total   13,887,602    13,991,803 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

13.RELATED PARTIES

 

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

 

-has control or joint control of the Bank;

-has significant influence over the Bank;

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

-members of the same group;

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

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, amounts balances related to transactions generated with related parties are as follows:

 

   As of March 31, 2023 
   Main subsidiaries             
     Macro  Macro           Key  Other    
   Macro Bank  Securities  Fondos  Argenpay  Fintech     management  related    
   Limited  SAU  SGFCISA  SAU  SGR  Associates  personnel (1)  parties  Total 
Assets                                     
Cash and deposits in banks   1,675                        1,675 
Other financial assets                   2,793,910                     2,793,910 
Loans and other financing (2)                                          
Documents                               36,176   36,176 
Overdraft                         2,043   1,419,106   1,421,149 
Credit cards                           126,892   35,258   162,150 
Lease                               64,406   64,406 
Personal loans                           708       708 
Mortgage loans                          613,118       613,118 
Other loans (3)       2,113,739                         175,189   2,509,657   4,798,585 
Guarantee granted                               3,150,008   3,150,008 
Total assets   1,675   2,113,739           2,793,910       917,950   7,214,611   13,041,885 
                                        
Liabilities                                  
Deposits               3,224,547   78,343   150,282   84   95,220   912,957   613,105   5,074,538  
Other financial liabilities                            711   33,262   33,973  
Issued corporate bonds        49,202   211,259                       260,461  
Subordinated corporate bonds                    205,673               205,673  
Other non-financial liabilities                                25,655   25,655  
Total liabilities        3,273,749   289,602   150,282   205,757   95,220   913,668   672,022   5,600,300  

 

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

(2)The maximum financing amount for loans and other financing as of March 31, 2023 for Macro Securities SAU, key management personnel and other related parties amounted to 4,903,418, 1,234,509 and 9,890,238, respectively.

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   As of December 31, 2022 
   Main subsidiaries             
      Macro  Macro           Key  Other    
   Macro Bank  Securities  Fondos  Argenpay  Fintech     management  related    
   Limited  SAU  SGFCISA  SAU  SGR  Associates  personnel (1)  parties  Total 
Assets                            
Cash and deposits in banks   1,727                               1,727 
Other financial assets                          3,672,708                     3,672,708 
Loans and other financing (2)                                     
Overdraft                           68,476   512,404   580,880 
Credit cards                              198,683   60,647   259,330 
Lease                               81,178   81,178 
Personal loans                           1,415       1,415 
Mortgage loans                           660,498       660,498 
Other loans (3)       2,572,659                   184,849   1,704,400   4,461,908 
Guarantee granted                               1,874,704   1,874,704 
Total assets   1,727   2,572,659           3,672,708       1,113,921   4,233,333   11,594,348 
                                      
Liabilities                             
Deposits       3,574,433   79,556   70,773   141   103,119   1,220,144   1,456,270   6,504,436 
Other financial liabilities                                   624   14,209   14,833 
Issued corporate bonds       133,023   217,788                       350,811 
Subordinated corporate bonds                   175,963               175,963 
Other non-financial liabilities                               24,609   24,609 
Total liabilities       3,707,456   297,344   70,773   176,104   103,119   1,220,768   1,495,088   7,070,652 

 

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

(2)The maximum financing amount for loans and other financing as of December 31, 2022 for Macro Securities SAU, Fintech SGR, key management personnel and other related parties amounted to 5,512,558, 3,086,490, 1,543,390 and 20,499,932, respectively.

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

 

Profit or loss related to transactions generated during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 with related parties are as follows:

 

   As of March 31, 2023
   Main subsidiaries            
      Macro  Macro           Key  Othe    
   Macro Bank  Securities  Fondos  Argenpay  Fintech     management  related    
   Limited  SAU  SGFCISA  SAU  SGR  Associates  personnel (1)  parties  Total 
Income / (loss)                             
Interest income        819                   105,853   362,832   469,504 
Interest expense                                (8,177)  (26,596)  (20,142)  (54,915)
Commissions income        11,491   50       292   232   47   6,697   18,809 
Commissions expense                    (4,879)      (12)      (4,891)
Other operating income        26,066       13   422,414           18   448,511 
Administrative expense                                (270,783)  (270,783)
Other operating expense                                (17,504)  (17,504)
Total Income / (loss)        38,376   50   13   417,827   (7,945)  79,292   61,118   588,731 

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   As of March 31, 2022 
   Main subsidiaries             
      Macro  Macro           Key  Other    
   Macro Bank  Securities  Fondos  Argenpay  Fintech     management  related    
   Limited  SAU  SGFCISA  SAU  SGR  Associates   personnel (1)  parties  Total 
Income / (loss)                            
Interest income       1,851                   106,218   470,654   578,723 
Interest expense                            (5,199)  (30,111)  (2,419)  (37,729)
Commissions income       782   51       304   72   8   14,873   16,090 
Commissions expense                           (10)  (501)  (511)
Other operating income   2   2,374       31               16   2,423 
Administrative expense                               (140,599)  (140,599)
Other operating expense                               (26,981)  (26,981)
Total Income / (loss)   2   5,007   51   31   304   (5,127)  76,105   315,043   391,416 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of March 31, 2023 and 2022, totaled 211,381 and 195,723, respectively.

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of March 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 881,256 and 959,860, respectively,

 

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

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Board of Directors     11    12 
Senior managers of the key management personnel   11    11 
Total   22    23 

 

14.DEPOSITS

 

The composition of deposits as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Non-financial Public Sector   111,059,915    133,847,469 
Financial sector   1,910,914    2,012,780 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents   1,340,160,403    1,431,918,528 
Checking accounts   155,003,324    182,196,753 
Saving accounts   425,442,588    514,086,399 
Time deposits   738,773,530    691,929,106 
Investment accounts   1,746,973    24,936,192 
Other   19,193,988    18,770,078 
Total   1,453,131,232    1,567,778,777 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

15.OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other financial liabilities as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants   76,292,074    89,487,253 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending settlement   20,985,949    19,538,557 
Payment orders pending to foreign exchange settlement   6,110,304    6,283,091 
Collections and other transactions on account and behalf of others   4,528,706    3,415,605 
Finance leases liabilities   2,765,077    2,380,206 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement   983,717    11,906,025 
Other   6,390,138    6,866,690 
      Total   118,055,965    139,877,427 

 

16.PROVISIONS

 

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

 

Exhibit J “Changes in Provisions” presents the changes in provisions as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

 

  03/31/2023        
Composition  Within 12
months

   Over 12
months
   03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties        500    500    609 
Letters of credits, guarantees and other commitments (1)   805,059         805,059    835,722 
Commercial claims in progress (2)   442,804    190,198    633,002    602,100 
Labor lawsuits   331,098    94,614    425,712    324,254 
Pension funds - reimbursement   294,663    254,934    549,597    631,170 
Other   11,861    723,974    735,835    896,370 
Total   1,885,485    1,264,220    3,149,705    3,290,225 

 

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

(2)See also note 37.2.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

17.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other non-financial liabilities as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Withholdings   16,949,911    19,178,833 
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables   12,515,814    12,975,980 
Taxes payables   9,123,373    9,387,288 
Miscellaneous payables   3,934,741    3,397,316 
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement   1,140,458    1,369,362 
Fees payable   100,065    681,859 
Other   1,063,353    1,789,085 
Total   44,827,715    48,779,723 

 

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

 

The following tables show the analysis of financial assets and liabilities the Bank expects to recover and settle as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

03/31/2023  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   287,624,265           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        266,220,702    1,877,299 
Derivative financial instruments        455      
Repo transactions        39,118,052      
Other financial assets   10,944,641    27,530,459    13,964,032 
Loans and other financing (1)   1,531,184    501,389,337    194,112,677 
Other debt securities        718,627,456    81,706,320 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   31,696,623    5,111,437      
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   908,745           
Total assets   332,705,458    1,557,997,898    291,660,328 
                
Liabilities               
Deposits   637,307,557    815,791,634    32,041 
Derivative financial instruments        100,398      
Repo transactions        4,486,445      
Other financial liabilities        114,424,967    3,630,998 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        4,506,639      
Issued corporate bonds        8,186    3,538,706 
Subordinated corporate bonds        3,003,941    83,595,320 
Total liabilities   637,307,557    942,322,210    90,797,065 

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

12/31/2022  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   292,172,683           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        223,291,971    16,200,494 
Derivative financial instruments        52,222      
Repo transactions        75,388,016      
Other financial assets   12,183,668    26,165,869    14,312,981 
Loans and other financing (1)   1,772,911    522,151,494    204,492,694 
Other debt securities        825,514,535    62,475,248 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   36,636,596           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   859,357           
Total assets   343,625,215    1,672,564,107    297,481,417 
                
Liabilities               
Deposits   771,088,220    796,665,385    25,172 
Derivative financial instruments        2,886      
Other financial liabilities        136,024,738    3,852,689 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        2,981,069      
Issued corporate bonds        8,737    3,647,785 
Subordinated corporate bonds        1,732,332    86,248,981 
Total liabilities   771,088,220    937,415,147    93,774,627 

 

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

 

19.DISCLOSURES BY OPERATING SEGMENT

 

The Bank has an approach of its banking business that is described in note 21 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

20.INCOME TAX

 

a)Inflation adjustment and tax rate on income tax

 

Note 22 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements are detailed the legal aspects of the inflation adjustment on income tax and the corporate tax rate on tax rate.

 

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

 

Description  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Current income tax expense   4,151,917    604,119 
Loss for deferred income taxes   316,316    1,914,227 
Monetary effects   339,877    160,154 
Income tax loss recorded in the statement of income   4,808,110    2,678,500 
Income tax gain recorded in other comprehensive income   (353,031)   (342,081)
Total   4,455,079    2,336,419 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Fiscal years 2019 and 2020

 

As decided by the Board of Directors in the meeting held on May 11, 2020, considering certain case law on the matter assessed by its legal counsel and tax advisors, on May 26, 2020, the Bank filed with the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP, for its acronym in Spanish) its annual income tax return considering the total effect of the inflation adjustment on income tax (see section a) iv) of note 22 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements). As a result, the current income tax determined by Banco Macro SA for fiscal year 2019 amounted to 7,002,124 (not restated). The same criterion was applied to determine the annual income tax report for 2020, which generated accrued income tax for Banco Macro SA for such fiscal year that amounted to 9,933,210 (not restated).

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Fiscal year 2021

 

On October 17, 2022, the Bank filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 382,189 paid as income tax for the 2021 tax period be reimbursed.

 

On January 3, 2023, the AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit related to the abovementioned fiscal year, which is in progress.

 

Reimbursement actions – Fiscal years 2013 to 2017 and 2018

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

21.COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

Composition  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time          
Commissions related to obligations   13,659,014    12,824,829 
Commissions related to credit cards   7,973,631    7,583,910 
Commissions related to insurance   1,309,301    1,334,386 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   513,177    495,325 
Commissions related to securities value   203,098    195,007 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   59,863    87,412 
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted   1,800    1,149 
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period          
Commissions related to credit cards   107,867    197,230 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   20,578    18,047 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   18,721    103 
Commissions related to obligations   464    468 
Total   23,867,514    22,737,866 

 

22.DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

Composition  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos   36,128,105    5,877,548 
Income from foreign currency exchange   219,302    511,029 
Total   36,347,407    6,388,577 

 

23.OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

Composition  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Adjustments and interest from other receivables   1,342,180    518,893 
Services   1,179,342    1,249,236 
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses   548,863    249,100 
Other receivables for financial intermediation   126,864    413,698 
Sale of investment in properties and other non-financial assets        26,320 
Other   931,130    2,708,541 
Total   4,128,379    5,165,788 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

24.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

Composition  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Remunerations   15,519,186    13,417,342 
Payroll taxes   3,911,144    3,065,257 
Compensations and bonuses to employees   2,545,991    2,353,299 
Employee services   785,426    772,825 
Total   22,761,747    19,608,723 

 

25.ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

Composition  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Taxes   1,915,758    1,736,356 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   1,774,779    1,787,609 
Armored truck, documentation and events   1,622,260    1,585,690 
Other fees   1,191,449    995,676 
Security services   1,114,330    1,168,002 
Electricity and communications   1,063,225    1,109,991 
Software   780,683    862,179 
Advertising and publicity   455,154    512,132 
Fees to directors and syndics   398,159    516,171 
Representation, travel and transportation expenses   213,030    128,795 
Stationery and office supplies   103,799    77,659 
Insurance   94,792    133,461 
Hired administrative services   83,414    77,989 
Leases   45,736    57,094 
Other   317,651    279,552 
           Total   11,174,219    11,028,356 

 

26.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

Composition  03/31/2023   03/31/2022 
Turnover tax   13,812,100    11,219,508 
From credit cards   5,149,418    4,886,225 
Charges for other provisions   656,051    868,234 
Deposit guarantee fund contributions   606,291    561,131 
Insurance claims   229,513    109,893 
Donations   206,351    255,788 
Other adjustments and interests for miscellaneous obligations   101,768    242,195 
Taxes   46,173    144,843 
Loss from sale or impairment of investment in properties and other non-financial assets   45,101      
Other   2,387,070    2,379,666 
Total   23,239,836    20,667,483 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

27.ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES IN THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

The statement of cash flows presents the changes in cash and cash equivalents derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities during the period. For the preparation of the statement of cash flows the Bank adopted the indirect method for operating activities and the direct method for investment activities and financing activities.

 

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

 

For the preparation of the statement of cash flows the Bank considered the following:

 

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

-Investing activities: the acquisition, sale and disposal by other means of long-term assets and other investments not included in cash and cash equivalents.

-Financing activities: activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the shareholders´ equity and liabilities of the Bank and that are not part of the operating or investing activities.

 

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

 

Reconciliation  03/31/2023   12/31/2022   03/31/2022   12/31/2021 
Cash and deposits in banks   287,624,265    292,172,683    347,345,578    397,965,970 
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss             180,776    11,524 
Other debt securities   643,899,439    598,340,791    430,941,373    315,308,663 
Total   931,523,704    890,513,474    778,467,727    713,286,157 

 

28.CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital from December 31, 2020 to March 31, 2023, amounted to 639,413. See also Exhibit K.

 

29.DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE

 

Note 32 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the Deposit Guarantee Insurance System and the scope thereof.

 

Banco Macro SA holds a 7.6859% interest in the capital stock according to the percentages disclosed by BCRA Communiqué “B” 12503 issued on March 22, 2023.

 

30.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities          
·  Federal government bonds in dual currency at discount - Maturity: 07/21/2023 as of March 31, 2023 and Government Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 1.40% - Maturity 03/27/2023, as of December 31, 2022, for the contribution to the Guarantee Fund II in BYMA according to section 45, Law 26831, and supplementary regulations established by CNV standards (NT 2013, as amended).   1,186,478    18,127 
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033 for the minimum statutory guarantee account required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, of the CNV.   109,535    113,036 
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, as of March 31, 2023 and Federal Government Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 1.40% - Maturity 03/27/2023 as of December 31, 2022, securing the sectoral Credit Program of the Province of San Juan, production investment financing fund.   37,388    101,426 
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, as of March 31, 2023 and Federal Government Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 1.40% - Maturity 03/27/2023 as of December 31, 2022, securing the regional economies Competitiveness Program – IDB loan No. 3174/OC-AR.   3,944    41,002 
    Subtotal debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities   1,337,345    273,591 
               
Other financial assets          
·  Interests derived from contributions made as protector partner (1).   2,420,625    2,938,082 
·  Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the CABA for turnover tax differences.   827    1,007 
    Subtotal Other financial assets   2,421,452    2,939,089 
               
Financial assets delivered as a guarantee     
·  Special guarantee checking accounts opened in the BCRA for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities.   25,642,754    30,219,504 
·  For securities forward contracts.   5,111,437      
·  Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.   4,578,586    4,922,325 
·  Other guarantee deposits.   1,475,283    1,494,767 
    Subtotal Financial assets delivered as guarantee   36,808,060    36,636,596 
               
Other non-financial assets          
·  Real property related to a call option sold.   2,988,435    2,989,930 
    Subtotal other non-financial assets   2,988,435    2,989,930 
Total   43,555,292    42,839,206 

 

(1)As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 it is related to the risk fund Fintech SGR and Garantizar SGR, In order to keep tax benefits related to these contributions, they must be maintained between two and three years from the date they were made.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

31.TRUST ACTIVITIES

 

Note 34 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the different trust agreements according to the business purpose sought by the Bank, which may be summarized as follows:

 

31.1Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the debt securities with investment purposes and certificate of participation in financial trusts amounted to 590,891 and 1,157,552, respectively.

 

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

 

31.2Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank (Securitization)

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SAU of this type of trusts amounted to 1,953 and 14,218, respectively.

 

31.3Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 2,889,215 and 3,312,662, respectively.

 

31.4Trusts in which the Bank acts as Trustee (Management)

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 5,057,634 and 4,974,897, respectively.

 

32.COMPLIANCE WITH CNV REGULATIONS

 

Considering Banco Macro SA’s current operations, and according to the different categories of agents established by CNV rules (as per General Resolution 622/2013, as amended), the Bank is registered with this agency as Agent for the Custody of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds (AC PIC FCI, for their acronyms in Spanish) – Comprehensive Depositary Company, clearing and settlement agent and trading agent (ALyC and AN – comprehensive, for their acronyms in Spanish) and is registered in the “List of Authorized companies to guarantee capital market instruments”, as described in note 35.1.1 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements. Note 35.3 to the mentioned Financial Statements describes the number of shares subscribed by third parties and the assets held by the Bank in its capacity as depositary company.

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity as of March 31, 2023 stated in Units of Purchasing Power (UVA, for its acronym in Spanish) amounted to 2,898,708,425 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation for the different categories of agents in which the Bank is registered, amounting to 470,350 UVAs as of that date, and the minimum required statutory guarantee account of 235,175 UVAs, which the Bank paid-in with government securities as described in note 30 and the cash deposits in BCRA accounts 000285 and 80285 belonging to the Bank.

 

In addition, note 35.2 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements presents the general policy of documents in custody, describing which information has been disclosed and delivered to third parties for custody.

 

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

 

The items recognized by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for March 2023 are described in note 36 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

34.PENALTIES APPLIED TO THE ENTITY AND SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS INITIATED BY THE BCRA

 

Note 37 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the penalties applied and the summary proceedings filed by the BCRA against the Bank, classified as follows:

 

-Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA.

-Penalties applied by the BCRA.

-Penalties applied by the UIF.

-Summary proceedings before the CNV and the UIF.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects, other than those previously mentioned, should be recorded or disclosed.

 

35.CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

 

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

 

Corporate Bonds  Original value   Residual face
value as of
03/31/2023
   03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Subordinated Resettable – Class A   USD 400,000,000    USD 400,000,000    86,599,261    87,981,313 
Non-subordinated – Class E   USD 17,000,000    USD 17,000,000    3,546,892    3,656,522 
Total             90,146,153    91,637,835 

 

Note 38 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes liabilities for corporate bonds recognized by the Bank.

 

36.OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS

 

In addition to note 4, the Bank recognizes different off balance sheet transactions, pursuant to the BCRA standards. The composition of the amounts of the main off balance sheet transactions as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties   765,920,721    754,707,079 
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)   218,748,621    227,356,941 
Outstanding checks not yet paid   26,511,086    24,277,255 
Checks already deposited and pending clearance   21,465,705    20,485,754 

 

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

 

37.TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

37.1 Tax claims

 

Note 40.1 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the most relevant claims pending resolution and filed by the AFIP and the tax authorities of the relevant jurisdictions.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

37.2. Other claims

 

Note 40.2 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the most relevant claims pending resolution and filed by the different consumers’ associations.

 

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

 

38.RESTRICTION ON DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTION

 

Note 41 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the main legal provisions regulating the restriction on profit distribution and the decisions made by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2023.

 

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

 

Note 42 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the main guidelines of the Bank as to capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management.

 

40.CHANGES IN THE ARGENTINE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL MARKET

 

The international and domestic macroeconomics environments in which the Bank operates and its impacts are described in note 43 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

41.EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

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

 

42.ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

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

 

 - 106 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31,2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

        Holdings    Position 
        03/31/2023  12/31/2022   03/31/2023 
            Fair           Position         
        Fair   value   Book   Book   without       Final 
Name   Identification   value   level   amounts   amounts   options   Options   position 
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                         
- Local                                       
Government securities                                 
Federal government bonds in dual currency at discount - Maturity: 07-21-2023   9146       1   69,171,856   71,389,533   71,918,067       71,918,067 
Federal government treasury bonds linked to dolar - Maturity: 04-28-2023   5928       1   68,861,445   69,373,554   68,861,445       68,861,445 
Federal government bonds in dual currency at discount - Maturity: 02-28-2024   9156       1   67,428,869   13,970,296   67,428,869   (52,706,104)  14,722,765 
Federal government bonds in dual currency at discount - Maturity: 09-29-2023   9147       1   26,669,829   26,505,563   26,669,829       26,669,829 
Federal government bonds in dual currency at discount - Maturity: 06-30-2023   9145       1   26,405,460   25,004,706   26,405,460       26,405,460 
Letters of National Estate at discount in pesos - Maturity: 05-31-2023   9171       1   2,849,091       2,849,091       2,849,091 
Federal government treasury bonds linked to dolar - Maturity: 07-31-2023   9143       1   2,505,543   3,519   2,505,543       2,505,543 
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 11-09-2026   5925       1   1,525,406   1,534,206   1,525,406       1,525,406 
Letters of National Estate in pesos at discount - Maturity: 04-28-2023   9142       1   882,676   22,268   882,676       882,676 
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 08-13-2023   5497       1   600,388   880,853   600,388       600,388 
Other               540,849   29,551,854   540,849       540,849 
Subtotal local government securities (1)               267,441,412   238,236,352   270,187,623   (52,706,104)  217,481,519 
Private securities                                 
Corporate Bonds Tarjeta Naranja S.A. Class 53 Series 01- Maturity: 04-05-2023   56056       3   444,326   529,144   444,326       444,326 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Confibono   80049       3   155,071   508,143   155,071       155,071 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Accicom Personal Loans   80048       3   52,545       52,545       52,545 
Securities of companies of public services   80039       3   4,647   4,950   4,647       4,647 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Secubono   80051               213,876             
Subtotal local private securities               656,589   1,256,113   656,589       656,589 
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS               268,098,001   239,492,465   270,844,212   (52,706,104)  218,138,108 

 

 - 107 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31,2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

        Holdings   Position 
         03/31/2023   12/31/2022   03/31/2023 
Name   Identification    Fair
Value
   Fair
value
level
   Book
amounts
   Book
amounts
   Position
without
options
   Options   Final
position
 
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                                  
Measured at fair value through other comprehensive income                                  
- Local                                  
Government securities                                  
Letters of National treasury in pesos to discount - Maturity: 04-28-2023   9142        1   23,231,918   1,712,394   23,231,918       23,231,918 
Letters of National treasury in pesos to discount - Maturity: 05-31-2023   9171        1   20,290,364       20,290,364       20,290,364 
Bonds of treasury of federal government in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 10-14-2024   9179        1   13,244,581       13,244,581   (13,244,581)    
Bonds of treasury of federal government in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025   9180        1   9,687,829       9,687,829   (9,687,829)    
Bonds of treasury of federal government in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 08-13-2023   5497        1   8,655,897   10,715,248   8,655,897   10,447,877   10,447,877 
Bonds of treasury of federal government in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 07-26-2024   5405        1   34,601   505,178   34,601       34,601 
Letters of National Estate in pesos adjusted by CER to discount - Maturity: 04-21-2023   9118        1   10,829   11,287   10,829       10,829 
Bonds of federal government in dollars Step up - Maturity: 07-09-2030   5921        1   4,976   4,821   4,976       4,976 
Letters of National Estate in pesos adjusted by CER to discount - Maturity: 02-17-2023   9111                54,705,082             
Bonds of treasury of federal government in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 03-25-2023   5492                41,956,829             
Other                    48,478,992             
Subtotal local government securities (1)                75,160,995   158,089,831   76,952,975   (22,932,410)  54,020,565 
Total Other debt securities measured at fair value through  other comprehensive income                75,160,995   158,089,831   76,952,975   (22,932,410)  54,020,565 
Measured at amortized cost                                  
- Local                                  
Government securities                                  
Bonds of treasury of federal government in pesos - Maturity: 05-23-2027   9132    44,795,287   1   44,589,247   49,264,621   44,589,247       44,589,247 
Bonds of treasury of federal government in pesos Badlar x 0.7 - Maturity: 11-23-2027   9166    12,657,399   1   12,360,764   10,225,961   12,360,764       12,360,764 
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033   45696    715,263   1   598,074   617,194   598,074       598,074 
Debt securities of Province of Río Negro in pesos - Maturity: 04-12-2023   42534    203,385   3   202,608   243,925   202,608       202,608 
Treasury bills of Province of Río Negro Series 02 in pesos - Maturity: 06-15-2023   42555    196,526   1   197,782   242,301   197,782       197,782 
Subtotal local government securities                57,948,475   60,594,002   57,948,475       57,948,475 

 

(1)During January 2023, in terms of the Article 11 of the Decree No. 331/2022 of the Argentine Ministry of Economy, the Bank decided to enter into a debt voluntary swap. The instruments that entered into that swap are as follows:

 

·Letters of National Estate in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 02-17-2023 (X17F3) for a nominal amount of 20,900,000,000.

·Letters of National Estate in pesos at discount – Maturity: 02-28-2023 (S28F3) for a nominal amount of 12,893,000,000.

 

During March 2023, the Bank entered into a voluntary debt swap in terms of the Article 11 of the Decree No. 331/2022 of the Argentine Ministry of Economy. The following instruments entered into the swap:

 

·Letters of National treasury in pesos at discount – Maturity: 06-30-2023 (S3OJ3) for a nominal amount of 26,640,975,851.

·Letters of National Estate in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a nominal amount of 4,675,305,395.

·Letters of National Estate in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a nominal amount of 2,905,252,288.

 

 - 108 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31,2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023) 

 

         Holdings   Position 
         03/31/2023   12/31/2022   03/31/2023 
Name    Identification   Fair
Value
   Fair
value
level
   Book
amounts
   Book
amounts
   Position
without
options
   Options   Final
position
 
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (continued)                                  
Central Bank of Argentina Bills                                  
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 04-11-2023    80026   83,152,355   1   83,318,672       83,318,672       83,318,672 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 04-18-2023    80031   81,883,050   1   82,053,204       82,053,204       82,053,204 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 04-20-2023    80032   81,543,900   1   81,713,308       81,713,308       81,713,308 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 04-25-2023    80033   80,702,060   1   80,869,715       80,869,715       80,869,715 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 04-27-2023    80034   80,367,899   2   80,534,721       80,534,721       80,534,721 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 04-13-2023    80029   79,507,939   1   79,666,962       82,986,419       82,986,419 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 04-05-2023    80025   79,012,880   1   79,362,610       79,362,610       79,362,610 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 04-04-2023    80024   72,914,720   1   73,060,790       73,060,790       73,060,790 
Internal letters of BCRA exchange rate of reference to rate 0 - Maturity - 10-03-2023    80003   3,376,656   3   3,453,925   3,563,567   3,453,925       3,453,925 
Internal letters of BCRA exchange rate of reference to rate 0 - Maturity - Vto. 10-02-2023    80002   3,121,234   3   3,191,960   3,293,286   3,191,960       3,191,960 
Other                18,446,679   646,073,042   18,446,679       18,446,679 
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Bills                665,672,546   652,929,895   668,992,003       668,992,003 
Central Bank of Argentina Notes                                  
Liquidity notes of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 01-04-2023    80051               14,736,836             
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Notes                    14,736,836             
Private securities                                  
Corporate Bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU Class 013 - Maturity: 08-08-2024 (2)    56207   1,190,507   1   615,203   635,344   615,203       615,203 
Corporate Bonds Vista Oil y Gas Argentina SAU Class 015 - Maturity: 01-20-2025 (2)    56637   1,052,617   2   567,567   586,350   567,567       567,567 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts  Secubono Series 223 Class A - Maturity: 09-28-2023    56771   110,110   3   99,547       99,547       99,547 
Debt Securities in Financial Supercanal II Class A - Maturity: 03-21-2024    56949   85,360   2   85,137       85,137       85,137 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts  Confibono Series 065 Class A - Maturity: 07-20-2023    56428   61,987   3   64,723   141,797   64,723       64,723 
Corporate Bonds YPF SA Class 043 - Maturity: 10-21-2023    50939   45,109   2   41,049   42,439   41,049       41,049 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Secubono Series 221 Class A - Maturity: 07-28-2023    56583   40,506   2   39,922   110,705   39,922       39,922 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Red Surcos Series 222 Class A - Maturity: 08-28-2023    56660   44,206   3   38,612   92,371   38,612       38,612 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Secubono Series 219 Class A - Maturity: 04-28-2023    56366               30,213             
Subtotal local private securities                1,551,760   1,639,219   1,551,760       1,551,760 
Total Other debt securities measured at cost amortized                725,172,781   729,899,952   728,492,238       728,492,238 
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                800,333,776   887,989,783   805,445,213   (22,932,410)  782,512,803 

 

(2)Fair value obtained from the use of quotes in pesos.

 

 - 109 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31,2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

        Holdings    Position 
          03/31/2023    12/31/2022    03/31/2023 
Name      Identification   Fair
Value
   Fair
value
level
   Book
amounts
   Book
amounts
   Position
without
options
   Options   Final
position
 
Equity Instruments                                    
Measured at fair value through profit or loss                                    
- Local                                    
Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA     80040       3   649,014   563,056    649,014       649,014 
C.O.E.L.S.A     80041       3   87,563   106,593    87,563       87,563 
Matba Rofex SA     80047       3   68,046   70,977    68,046       68,046 
Sedesa     80035       3   21,291   25,918    21,291       21,291 
AC Inversora SA     80042       3   19,583   23,839    19,583       19,583 
Mercado a Término Rosario SA     80038       3   14,627   17,806    14,627       14,627 
Provincanje SA     80044       3   14,506   17,658    14,506       14,506 
Argencontrol SA     80037       3   478   582    478       478 
San Juan Tennis Club SA     80036       3   437   532    437       437 
Garantizar SGR     80043       3   10   12    10       10 
Subtotal local                 875,555   826,973    875,555       875,555 
- Foreign                                    
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA     80045       1   26,528   25,511    26,528       26,528 
Sociedad de Telecomunicaciones Financieras Interbancarias Mundiales     80046       3   6,662   6,873    6,662       6,662 
Subtotal foreign                 33,190   32,384    33,190       33,190 
Total measured at fair value through profit or loss                 908,745   859,357    908,745       908,745 
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                 908,745   859,357    908,745       908,745 
TOTAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES                 1,069,340,522   1,128,341,605    1,077,198,170   (75,638,514)  1,001,559,656 

 

 - 110 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B

 

CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

COMMERCIAL  03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
In normal situation   134,016,589    134,696,295 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   14,459,047    17,530,660 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   19,755,418    22,353,221 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   99,802,124    94,812,414 
           
Troubled   1,576,047    1,704,999 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral        87,445 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   943,508    1,126,659 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   632,539    490,895 
           
With high risk of insolvency   796,584    981,502 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral        106,001 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   701,156    723,413 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   95,428    152,088 
           
Subtotal Commercial   136,389,220    137,382,796 

 

 - 111 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B

(continued)

 

CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE   03/31/2023    12/31/2022 
Performing   574,740,799    602,894,302 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   36,734,786    39,619,122 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   32,342,276    35,998,363 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   505,663,737    527,276,817 
           
Low risk   5,790,704    4,696,073 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   99,493    72,282 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   148,375    102,943 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   5,542,836    4,520,848 
           
Low risk - in special treatment   41,507    35,772 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   41,507    35,772 
           
Medium risk   3,737,645    3,216,924 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   10,693    22,384 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   96,713    83,024 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   3,630,239    3,111,516 
           
High risk   2,884,414    2,450,194 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   18,833    27,642 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   44,283    95,246 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   2,821,298    2,327,306 
           
Irrecoverable   1,290,723    1,093,865 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   36,960    37,341 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   203,541    173,743 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,050,222    882,781 
           
Subtotal consumer and mortgage   588,485,792    614,387,130 
Total   724,875,012    751,769,926 

 

 - 112 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B

(continued)

 

CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual figures as established by the BCRA. The reconciliation with the condensed separate interim Financial Statements is listed below:

 

   03/31/2023   12/31/2022
Loans and other financings   697,033,198    728,417,099 
Added:          
Allowances for loans and other financings   14,005,651    13,378,235 
Adjustment  amortized cost and fair value   1,901,910    2,053,755 
Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost   328,133    375,379 
Corporate bonds   1,225,436    1,264,809 
Subtract:          
Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value   (260,676)   (190,684)
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities   10,641,360    6,471,333 
Total computable items   724,875,012    751,769,926 

 

 - 113 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT C

 

CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

    03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Number of customers   Cut off
balance
    % of total
portfolio
   Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   34,071,712    4.70   27,341,162   3.64 
50 next largest customers   46,457,182    6.41   49,171,365   6.54 
100 next largest customers   35,631,460    4.92   38,992,823   5.19 
Other customers   608,714,658    83.97   636,264,576   84.63 
Total (1)   724,875,012    100.00   751,769,926   100.00 

 

(1) See reconciliation in Exhibit B.

 

 - 114 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT D

 

BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

       Remaining terms to maturity    
Item  Matured   Up to 1
month
   Over 1 month
and up to 3
months
   Over 3 months
and up to 6
months
   Over 6 months
and up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and up
to 24 months
   Over 24
months
  Total 
Non-financial government sector   108    1,018,497    129,178    97,797    173,868    266,766    117,222   1,803,436 
Financial sector        659,446    563,679    151,495    324,159    587,285    295,160   2,581,224 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   4,122,046    292,757,168    117,181,748    102,762,935    120,058,922    149,066,388    167,577,145   953,526,352 
Total   4,122,154    294,435,111    117,874,605    103,012,227    120,556,949    149,920,439    167,989,527   957,911,012 

 

BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

       Remaining terms to maturity    
Item  Matured   Up to 1
month
   Over 1 month
and up to 3
months
   Over 3 months
and up to 6
months
   Over 6 months
and up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and up
to 24 months
   Over 24
months
  Total 
Non-financial government sector   131    1,648,831    699,673    126,652    227,625    356,324    210,481   3,269,717 
Financial sector        59,792    80,530    680,100    247,739    372,186    113,705   1,554,052 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   4,222,874    327,406,920    86,070,635    105,356,620    131,542,005    145,597,262    183,616,373   983,812,689 
Total   4,223,005    329,115,543    86,850,838    106,163,372    132,017,369    146,325,772    183,940,559   988,636,458 

 

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

 

 - 115 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT F

 

CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Original value
at beginning of
   Total life
estimated
               Depreciation of the period     Residual
value at the
end of the
 
Item  fiscal year   in years   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decrease   Of the period   At the end    period 
Cost                                                                  
Real property   115,893,655   50    26,101    24,757         13,795,028         2,989    649,983    14,442,022     101,452,977 
Furniture and facilities   17,808,939   10    147,583              8,981,605              371,133    9,352,738     8,603,784 
Machinery and equipment   26,097,460   5    484,995              18,635,880              841,532    19,477,412     7,105,043 
Vehicles   3,421,648   5    358,011    94,140         2,719,875         78,658    87,063    2,728,280     957,239 
Work in progress   1,578,160        924,356                                   2,502,516 
Right of use real property   9,842,903   5    269,363              6,598,053              410,221    7,008,274     3,103,992 
Right of use furniture       5    653,674                            29,743    29,743     623,931 
Total property, plant and equipment   174,642,765        2,864,083    118,897         50,730,441         81,647    2,389,675    53,038,469     124,349,482 

 

CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

                       Depreciation for the fiscal year   Residual 
Item  Original value
at beginning of
fiscal year
   Total life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decrease   For the
fiscal
year
   At the end   value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                                      
Real property   113,651,848   50    724,939    148,719    1,665,587    11,424,070    (95,593)   25,556    2,492,107    13,795,028    102,098,627 
Furniture and facilities   15,490,806   10    503,518    1,434    1,816,049    7,590,411    5    90    1,391,279    8,981,605    8,827,334 
Machinery and equipment   22,263,178   5    2,553,848    354    1,280,788    15,365,298    (1,869)   80    3,272,531    18,635,880    7,461,580 
Vehicles   3,099,984   5    547,732    214,859    (11,209)   2,551,488    (851)   140,410    309,648    2,719,875    701,773 
Work in progress   3,761,309        3,298,619         (5,481,768)                            1,578,160 
Right of use real property   8,904,279   5    1,041,987    103,363         4,978,047         58,929    1,678,935    6,598,053    3,244,850 
Total property, plant and equipment   167,171,404        8,670,643    468,729    (730,553)   41,909,314    (98,308)   225,065    9,144,500    50,730,441    123,912,324 

 

 - 116 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT F
(Continued)
 
CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Original
Value at
   Useful               Depreciation of the period     
Item  beginning
of fiscal
year
   life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Of the period   At the end   Residual value
at the end of
the period
 
Cost                                                                    
Leased properties   482,814    50                        72,992         1,818    74,810    408,004 
Other investment properties   9,323,891    50    375,085              47,854         1,631    49,485    9,649,491 
Total investment property   9,806,705         375,085              120,846         3,449    124,295    10,057,495 

 

CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Original
Value at
   Useful               Depreciation for the fiscal year     
Item  beginning
of fiscal
year
   life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Transfers
(1)
   Accumulated   Transfers
(1)
   For the fiscal
year
   At the end   Residual value
at the end of
the fiscal year
 
Cost                                        
Leased properties   547,782    50    1,408         (66,376)   19,789    46,791    6,412    72,992    409,822 
Other investment properties   603,391    50    12,017,936    24,324    (3,273,112)   46,922    (6,939)   7,871    47,854    9,276,037 
Total investment property   1,151,173         12,019,344    24,324    (3,339,488)   66,711    39,852    14,283    120,846    9,685,859 

 

(1)During the fiscal year 2022, under this item transfers were made to Non-current assets held for sale.

 

 - 117 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT G
 
CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Original
Value at
   Useful               Depreciation of the period     
Item  beginning
of fiscal
year
   life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decrease   Of the period   At the end   Residual value
at the end of
the period
 
Cost                                                                                
Licenses   13,587,482    5    638,187              9,514,924              587,969    10,102,893    4,122,776 
Other intangible assets   47,117,540    5    2,288,133              30,102,717              1,832,315    31,935,032    17,470,641 
Total intangible assets   60,705,022         2,926,320              39,617,641              2,420,284    42,037,925    21,593,417 

 

CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Original
Value at
   Useful               Depreciation for the fiscal year     
Item  beginning
of fiscal
year
   life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decrease   For the fiscal
year
   At the end   Residual value
at the end of
the fiscal year
 
Cost                                            
Licenses   11,881,161    5    1,596,769         109,552    7,267,933    4,110         2,242,881    9,514,924    4,072,558 
Other intangible assets   38,468,406    5    8,786,865    40,642    (97,089)   23,212,217    (1,620)   1,599    6,893,719    30,102,717    17,014,823 
Total intangible assets   50,349,567         10,383,634    40,642    12,463    30,480,150    2,490    1,599    9,136,600    39,617,641    21,087,381 

 

 - 118 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT H
 
DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Number of customers  Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   143,085,667    9.85    187,038,290    11.93 
50 next largest customers   167,275,120    11.51    162,836,954    10.39 
100 next largest customers   65,487,108    4.51    75,784,678    4.83 
Other customers   1,077,283,337    74.13    1,142,118,855    72.85 
Total   1,453,131,232    100.00    1,567,778,777    100.00 

 

 - 119 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT I
 
BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1 month   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Deposits   1,278,673,404    193,877,023    8,694,582    2,546,840    73,772    3,656    1,483,869,277 
From the non-financial government sector   104,232,312    7,365,016    1,228,071    5,922         1,697    112,833,018 
From the financial sector   1,910,914                             1,910,914 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   1,172,530,178    186,512,007    7,466,511    2,540,918    73,772    1,959    1,369,125,345 
Derivative instruments   89,905         10,493                   100,398 
Repo transactions   4,506,489                             4,506,489 
Other financial institutions   4,506,489                             4,506,489 
Other financial liabilities   112,997,932    472,616    466,637    853,193    1,381,477    3,045,436    119,217,291 
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   1,278,648    1,366,228    1,596,443    342,195              4,583,514 
Issued corporate bonds        12,561    12,985    25,970    3,565,504         3,617,020 
Subordinated corporate bonds        2,776,619         2,776,619    5,553,237    94,701,794    105,808,269 
Total   1,397,546,378    198,505,047    10,781,140    6,544,817    10,573,990    97,750,886    1,721,702,258 

 

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

 

 - 120 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT I
 
BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1 month   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Deposits   1,435,622,970    138,213,256    24,046,390    2,315,537    14,967    44,846    1,600,257,966 
From the non-financial government sector   131,216,146    4,120,592    1,241,301    5,474              136,583,513 
From the financial sector   2,012,780                             2,012,780 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   1,302,394,044    134,092,664    22,805,089    2,310,063    14,967    44,846    1,461,661,673 
Derivative instruments   2,087    799                        2,886 
Other financial liabilities   134,630,886    514,805    466,147    895,639    1,491,979    3,446,239    141,445,695 
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   355,350    629,914    1,968,281    54,742              3,008,287 
Issued corporate bonds        13,397    12,960    26,793    3,692,084         3,745,234 
Subordinated corporate bonds             2,864,760    2,864,760    5,729,520    97,708,021    109,167,061 
Total   1,570,611,293    139,372,171    29,358,538    6,157,471    10,928,550    101,199,106    1,857,627,129 

 

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

 

 - 121 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT J
 
CHANGES IN PROVISIONS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Amounts at
beginning of
       Decreases   Monetary effects
generated by
     
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   03/31/2023 
Provisions for eventual commitments   835,722    124,070                    (154,733)   805,059 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   609                   (109)   500 
Other   2,453,894    531,981         184,068    (457,661)   2,344,146 
Total Provisions   3,290,225    656,051         184,068    (612,503)   3,149,705 

 

CHANGES IN PROVISIONS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

   Amounts at
beginning of
       Decreases   Monetary effects
generated by
     
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   12/31/2022 
Provisions for eventual commitments   789,494    634,366                    (588,138)   835,722 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   1,183                   (574)   609 
Other   3,082,576    2,873,513         1,428,571    (2,073,624)   2,453,894 
Total Provisions   3,873,253    3,507,879         1,428,571    (2,662,336)   3,290,225 

 

 - 122 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT K
 
COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

 

Shares  Capital Stock 
Class  Stock number   Face
value
   Votes per
share
   Issued
outstanding
   Paid in 
Registered common stock A   11,235,670    1    5    11,236    11,236 
Registered common stock B   628,177,738    1    1    628,177    628,177 
Total   639,413,408              639,413    639,413 

 

COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)

 

Shares  Capital Stock 
Class  Stock number   Face
value
   Votes per
share
   Issued
outstanding
   Paid in 
Registered common stock A   11,235,670    1    5    11,236    11,236 
Registered common stock B   628,177,738    1    1    628,177    628,177 
Total   639,413,408              639,413    639,413 

 

 - 123 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

              EXHIBIT L
               
FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

   

   03/31/2023   12/31/2022 
   Total parent
company and
   Total per currency      
Items  local branches    US dollar   Euro   Real   Other   Total 
Assets                        
Cash and deposits in banks   231,301,108    229,783,199    903,529    48,734    565,646    244,143,768 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1)   261,297,773    261,297,773                   206,354,328 
Other financial assets   15,740,819    15,740,222    597              16,041,815 
Loans and other financing   51,677,025    51,677,025                   41,635,818 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   51,677,025    51,677,025                   41,635,818 
Other debt securities   26,280,310    26,280,310                   55,815,619 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   5,196,643    5,196,643                   5,342,783 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   33,190    33,190                   32,384 
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures   6,051,987    6,051,987                   6,037,322 
Total assets   597,578,855    596,060,349    904,126    48,734    565,646    575,403,837 
Liabilities                              
Deposits   192,409,049    192,409,049                   198,446,660 
Non-financial government sector   8,063,278    8,063,278                   7,502,481 
Financial sector   1,651,080    1,651,080                   1,703,400 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   182,694,691    182,694,691                   189,240,779 
Other financial liabilities   9,901,187    9,603,325    257,941         39,921    9,617,392 
Financing from the Central Bank and other financial institutions   4,455,615    4,455,615                   2,918,127 
Issued corporate bonds   3,546,892    3,546,892                   3,656,522 
Subordinated corporate bonds   86,599,261    86,599,261                   87,981,313 
Other non-financial liabilities   17,743    17,743                   17,271 
Total liabilities   296,929,747    296,631,885    257,941         39,921    302,637,285 

 

(1)Included mainly, Federal government bonds in dual currency at discount for 189,676,015 and Federal government treasury bonds linked to dolar for 71,614,348.

 

 - 124 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT O

 

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

 

Type of contract  Purpose of the
transactions
performed
  Underlying
asset
  Type of settlement  Negotiation
environment or
counter-party
  Originally
agreed
weighted
average term
(months)
   Residual
weighted
average term
(months)
   Weighted daily
average term
settlement of
differences
(days)
   Amount (1) 
Futures (2)  Intermediation - own account  Foreign currency  Daily settlement of differences  ROFEX (over-the-counter electronic market)   1    1    1    15,003,386 
Forward (2)  Intermediation - own account  Foreign currency  Maturity settlement of differences  Over The Counter  - Residents in Argentina - Non financial sector   6    1    30    151,085 
Repo transactions  Intermediation - own account  Local government securities  With delivery of underlying asset  Other countries of local   1    1         48,149,162 
Options  Intermediation - own account  Other  With delivery of underlying asset  Over The Counter  - Residents in Argentina - Non financial sector   29    18         3,004,365 
Options (3)  Intermediation - own account  Local government securities  With delivery of underlying asset  Over The Counter  - Residents in Argentina - financial sector   14    14         75,638,514 

 

(1) Related to the valuation of the underlying traded, disclosed in absolute values.

 

(2) Related to compensated operations forward (OCT).

 

(3) See Notes 5 and 9 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

 - 125 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

  

  EXHIBIT Q
   
   
BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

  

   Net financial Income / (Loss) 
   Mandatory measurement 
Items  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
 
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss          
   Gain from government securities   6,003,960    7,679,463 
   Gain from private securities   215,760    235,030 
Gain from derivative financial instruments          
   Forward transactions   194,481      
Loss from other financial assets   (14,892)   (5,326)
Gain from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   50,831    1,889,218 
(Loss) / Gain from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (1)   (582,412)   2,045,940 
For measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss          
Loss from derivative financial instruments          
   Options   (416,939)     
Total   5,450,789    11,844,325 

 

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

 

 - 126 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

  EXHIBIT Q
  (Continued)
   
BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

  

Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective  Net financial income / (Loss) 
interest rate of financial assets and financial liabilities measured
at amortized cost
  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
 
Interest income          
for cash and bank deposits   550,377    5,788 
for government securities   111,257,098    3,326,557 
for private securities   98,154    51,329 
for loans and other financing          
Non-financial public sector   387,107    564,420 
Financial sector   106,453    188,238 
Non-financial private sector          
Overdrafts   9,339,182    5,175,706 
Documents   9,052,846    6,232,692 
Mortgage loans   11,004,103    9,549,877 
Pledge loans   801,834    1,058,814 
Personal loans   25,947,766    28,199,817 
Credit cards   18,187,106    10,259,035 
Financial leases   115,229    93,364 
Other   11,079,093    7,676,013 
for repo transactions          
Central Bank of Argentina   6,712,679    811,784 
Other financial institutions   15,252    71,168 
Total   204,654,279    73,264,602 
Interest expenses          
for Deposits          
Non-financial Private sector          
Checking accounts   (5,910,328)   (879,841)
Saving accounts   (1,281,113)   (802,998)
Time deposits and investments accounts   (120,578,650)   (50,974,023)
for Financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   (212,379)   (90,964)
for repo transactions          
Other financial institutions   (1,240,270)   (443,582)
for other financial liabilities   (39,946)   (3,916)
for issued corporate bonds   (16,074)   (228,346)
for other subordinated corporate bonds   (1,343,504)   (1,483,684)
Total   (130,622,264)   (54,907,354)

 

 - 127 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

  EXHIBIT Q
  (Continued)
BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

  

Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective  Income of the
period
   Other
comprehensive
income
   Income of the
period
   Other
comprehensive
income
 
interest rate of financial assets measured at fair value
through other comprehensive income
  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
 
for debt government securities   23,454,056    (1,916,836)   67,148,777    (3,254,628)
Total   23,454,056    (1,916,836)   67,148,777    (3,254,628)

 

   Income of the period 
Items  Quarter ended
03/31/2023
   Quarter ended
03/31/2022
 
Commissions income          
Commissions related to obligations   13,659,478    12,825,297 
Commissions related to credits   78,584    87,515 
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees   1,800    1,149 
Commissions related to securities value   203,098    195,007 
Commissions to credit cards   8,081,498    7,781,140 
Commissions to insurances   1,309,301    1,334,386 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   533,755    513,372 
Total   23,867,514    22,737,866 
Commissions expenses          
Commissions related to trading with debt securties          
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   (103,281)   (73,407)
Other          
Commissions paid ATM exchange   (1,045,131)   (1,114,535)
Checkbooks commissions and clearing houses   (475,240)   (383,542)
Credit cards and foreign trade commissions   (214,907)   (217,518)
Total   (1,838,559)   (1,789,002)

 

 - 128 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

  

                  EXHIBIT R
                   
VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

  

       Movements between stages of the fiscal year period         
           ECL of remanent life of financial
asset
         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of the
fiscal year
   ECL of the next
12 months
   Financial
instruments with
a significant
increase in credit
risk
   Financial
instruments
with impairment
   Monetary effect
generated by
allowances
   03/31/2023 
Other financial assets   110,826    21,132              (21,196)   110,762 
Loans and other financing   13,378,235    657,056    810,009    1,764,455    (2,604,104)   14,005,651 
Other financial institutions   9,910    4,537              (2,072)   12,375 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   641,203    96,293    (11,426)   161,530    (130,921)   756,679 
Documents   682,522    94,453    9,966    19,528    (130,123)   676,346 
Mortgage loans   1,453,382    119,264    19,862    111,428    (276,193)   1,427,743 
Pledge loans   230,852    102,018    6,015    (8,990)   (47,826)   282,069 
Personal loans   5,049,052    (139,465)   189,946    888,499    (964,075)   5,023,957 
Credit cards   3,366,855    34,898    565,854    471,876    (672,682)   3,766,801 
Financial leases   26,338    (3,551)   821    29,418    (6,484)   46,542 
Other   1,918,121    348,609    28,971    91,166    (373,728)   2,013,139 
Eventual commitments   835,722    79,337    47,678         (157,678)   805,059 
Other debt securities   969    1,087              (247)   1,809 
Total allowances   14,325,752    758,612    857,687    1,764,455    (2,783,225)   14,923,281 

 

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of March 31, 2023)

  

       Movements between stages for the fiscal year         
           ECL of remanent life of financial
asset
         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of the
fiscal year
   ECL of the next
12 months
   Financial
instruments with
a significant
increase in credit
risk
   Financial
instruments
with impairment
   Monetary effect
generated by
allowances
   12/31/2022 
Other financial assets   62,714    101,522              (53,410)   110,826 
Loans and other financing   22,836,281    2,864,645    (2,991,148)   1,625,106    (10,956,649)   13,378,235 
Other financial institutions   8,656    5,301              (4,047)   9,910 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   1,678,946    320,314    5,448    (676,256)   (687,249)   641,203 
Documents   2,280,189    (44,798)   (556,935)   23,947    (1,019,881)   682,522 
Mortgage loans   4,738,210    345,024    (2,950,776)   1,038,511    (1,717,587)   1,453,382 
Pledge loans   292,982    113,999    (21,278)   (15,925)   (138,926)   230,852 
Personal loans   5,882,075    1,208,987    643,245    666,537    (3,351,792)   5,049,052 
Credit cards   3,830,187    808,576    648,668    388,472    (2,309,048)   3,366,855 
Financial leases   34,666    16,064    44    (5,717)   (18,719)   26,338 
Other   4,090,370    91,178    (759,564)   205,537    (1,709,400)   1,918,121 
Eventual commitments   789,494    516,614    116,778         (587,164)   835,722 
Other debts securities   1,287    471              (789)   969 
Total allowances   23,689,776    3,483,252    (2,874,370)   1,625,106    (11,598,012)   14,325,752 

 

 - 129 -Carlos A. Giovanelli
Vice Chairperson

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.

 

Date: August 10, 2023

 

 

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

 

 

 


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