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

 

February 7, 2024

 

 

 

Commission File Number: 001-32827

 

 

 

MACRO BANK INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

Avenida Eduardo Madero 1182

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1106 ACY

Tel: 54 11 5222 6500

 

(Address of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

 

 

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

 

Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨

 

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

 

Yes ¨ No x

 

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

 

Yes ¨ No x

 

 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA

 

Condensed interim Financial Statements as of September 30, 2023 together with the reports on review of interim Financial Statements 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA
CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA
CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
 
CONTENT (contd.)
 
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements (contd.)
Note 30: Capital stock
Note 31: Earnings per share – Dividends
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 Bank 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
 
Reports
Review report on condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements
Review report on condensed separate interim Financial Statements

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA

 

Corporate name: Banco Macro SA
 
Registered office: Avenida Eduardo Madero 1182 – Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
 
Corporate purpose and main activity: Commercial bank
 
Central Bank of Argentina: Authorized as “Argentine private bank” under No. 285
 
Registration with the public Registry of Commerce: Under No. 1154 - By-laws Book No. 2, Folio 75 dated March 8, 1967
 
By-Laws expiry date: March 8, 2066
 
Registration with the IGJ (Argentine regulatory agency of business associations): Under No. 9777 – Corporations Book No. 119 Volume A of Sociedades Anónimas, dated October 8, 1996
 
Personal tax identification number: 30-50001008-4
 

Registration dates of amendments to by-laws:

 

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

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
ASSETS                
Cash and deposits in banks  11     447,528,289   508,058,123 
Cash         107,386,464    56,095,262 
Central Bank of Argentina         219,374,095    291,575,393 
Other local and foreign entities         120,744,099    160,362,849 
Other         23,631    24,619 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss  5 and 11      808,538,241    428,758,238 
Derivative financial instruments  11      768,978    87,150 
Repo transactions  11      157,364,611    125,809,935 
Other financial assets  6, 8 and 11  R   186,990,486    117,714,793 
Loans and other financing  7, 8 and 11  B, C, D and R   1,153,412,067    1,216,063,104 
Non-financial public sector         3,160,875    4,483,407 
Other financial entities         14,538,086    1,883,759 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents         1,135,713,106    1,209,695,938 
Other debt securities  8, 9 and 11  R   604,074,307    1,498,249,802 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee  11 and 33      58,193,520    62,205,356 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss  10 and 11      2,375,235    1,705,366 
Investment in associates and joint arrangements  13      1,437,992    2,319,167 
Property, plant and equipment     F   208,243,261    206,937,053 
Intangible assets     G   35,764,648    35,429,025 
Deferred income tax assets  22      365,497    149,454 
Other non-financial assets  14      26,346,215    25,298,111 
Non-current assets held for sale         16,870,874    17,991,543 
TOTAL ASSETS         3,708,274,221    4,246,776,220 

 1 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
LIABILITIES                
Deposits  11 and 16  H and I  2,009,154,591   2,631,606,153 
Non-financial public sector         177,707,333    223,368,942 
Financial sector         3,452,362    3,358,992 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents         1,827,994,896    2,404,878,219 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss  11  I   10,534,801    1,068,628 
Derivative financial instruments  11  I   39,501    4,816 
Repo transactions  11  I   38,794,740      
Other financial liabilities  11 and 17  I   321,016,155    274,439,163 
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions  11  I   5,506,905    4,975,858 
Issued corporate bonds  11 and 38  I   5,453,357    5,516,677 
Current income tax liabilities  22      25,035,157    22,040,728 
Subordinated corporate bonds  11 and 38  I   144,483,267    146,532,380 
Provisions  18  J and R   3,939,984    5,511,641 
Deferred income tax liabilities  22      25,238,039    26,974,775 
Other non-financial liabilities  19      111,342,159    86,967,435 
TOTAL LIABILITIES         2,700,538,656    3,205,638,254 
                 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Capital stock  30      639,413    639,413 
Non-capital contributions         12,429,781    12,429,781 
Adjustments to shareholders’ equity         365,521,317    365,521,317 
Earnings reserved         545,145,564    574,601,010 
Unappropriated retained earnings         397,812    277,517 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income         161,001    63,762 
Net Income of the period / fiscal year         83,275,349    87,433,118 
Net shareholders’ equity attributable to controlling interest         1,007,570,237    1,040,965,918 
Net shareholders’ equity attributable to non-controlling interests         165,328    172,048 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY         1,007,735,565    1,041,137,966 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES         3,708,274,221    4,246,776,220 

 

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 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits 

Quarter

ended

09/30/2023

  

Accumulated

from

beginning of

year up to

09/30/2023

  

Quarter

ended

09/30/2022

  

Accumulated

from

beginning of

year up to

09/30/2022

 
Interest income     Q   429,126,789    1,224,717,531    326,826,720    840,710,119 
Interest expense     Q   (316,434,658)   (803,514,674)   (175,546,243)   (390,277,992)
Net interest income         112,692,131    421,202,857    151,280,477    450,432,127 
                           
Commissions income  23  Q   39,430,851    119,330,659    37,746,140    114,651,899 
Commissions expense     Q   (3,939,949)   (11,561,017)   (3,809,287)   (11,200,380)
Net commissions income       35,490,902    107,769,642    33,936,853    103,451,519 
Subtotal (Net interest income plus Net commissions income)       148,183,033    528,972,499    185,217,330    553,883,646 
                           
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss    Q   (36,357,769)   48,939,280    60,835,766    104,039,563 
Profit from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost         137,288    137,389         (12)
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency  24     238,078,467    401,509,399    38,197,373    64,351,538 
Other operating income  25      11,282,630    31,136,679    8,924,694    31,321,694 
Allowance for loan losses        (4,864,199)   (18,111,133)   (3,395,899)   (8,180,085)
Net operating income         356,459,450    992,584,113    289,779,264    745,416,344 
                           
Employee benefits  26      (43,119,759)   (123,656,738)   (42,069,935)   (119,550,048)
Administrative expenses  27     (23,076,805)   (65,698,683)   (19,766,467)   (58,404,792)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets     F and G   (8,254,615)   (24,753,046)   (7,831,505)   (22,984,454)
Other operating expenses  28     (46,995,376)   (136,634,329)   (41,164,034)   (111,757,137)
Operating income         235,012,895    641,841,317    178,947,323    432,719,913 
                           
Loss from associates and joint arrangements  13      (71,080)   (693,702)   (230,354)   (469,085)
Loss on net monetary position         (215,919,498)   (510,956,124)   (139,002,345)   (348,612,900)
Income before tax on continuing operations         19,022,317    130,191,491    39,714,624    83,637,928 
                           
Income tax on continuing operations  22.c)     (11,510,952)   (46,825,930)   (18,548,535)   (29,942,359)
Net income from continuing operations         7,511,365    83,365,561    21,166,089    53,695,569 
Net income of the period         7,511,365    83,365,561    21,166,089    53,695,569 
Net income of the period attributable to controlling interest         7,484,647    83,275,349    21,122,582    53,701,040 
Net income / (loss) of the period attributable to non-controlling interest         26,718    90,212    43,507    (5,471)

 3 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS PER SHARE

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

Items 

Quarter ended

09/30/2023

  

Accumulated

from beginning

of year up to

09/30/2023

  

Quarter ended

09/30/2022

  

Accumulated

from beginning

of year up to

09/30/2022

 
Net profit attributable to Parent’s shareholders   7,484,647    83,275,349    21,122,582    53,701,040 
Plus: Potential diluted earnings per common share                    
Net profit attributable to Parent’s shareholders adjusted as per diluted earnings   7,484,647    83,275,349    21,122,582    53,701,040 
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the period   639,413    639,413    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    639,413    639,413 
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)   11.7055    130.2372    33.0343    83.9849 

 4 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits 

Quarter

ended

09/30/2023

  

Accumulated

from

beginning of

year up to

09/30/2023

  

Quarter

ended

09/30/2022

  

Accumulated

from

beginning of

year up to

09/30/2022

 
Net income of the period         7,511,365    83,365,561    21,166,089    53,695,569 
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss                          
Foreign currency translation differences in Financial Statements conversion         128,071    (308,074)   (423,023)   (1,753,873)
Foreign currency translation differences of the period         128,071    (308,074)   (423,023)   (1,753,873)
Profit or loss from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9 (4.1.2) (a))         (1,545,030)   405,313    5,378,553    (4,465,067)
Profit or loss of the period from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)     Q   (1,969,508)   (365,838)   20,123,708    3,273,589 
Adjustment for reclassification of period         (356,476)   968,523    (11,767,998)   (9,756,530)
Income tax  22.c)     780,954    (197,372)   (2,977,157)   2,017,874 
Total Other Comprehensive (Loss) / Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss         (1,416,959)   97,239    4,955,530    (6,218,940)
Total Other Comprehensive (Loss) / Income         (1,416,959)   97,239    4,955,530    (6,218,940)
Total comprehensive income of the period         6,094,406    83,462,800    26,121,619    47,476,629 
Total comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest         6,067,688    83,372,588    26,078,112    47,482,100 
Total Comprehensive Income / (Loss) attributable to non-controlling interest         26,718    90,212    43,507    (5,471)

 

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 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 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  365,521,317  914,308  (850,546) 206,087,542  368,513,468  87,710,635  1,040,965,918  172,048  1,041,137,966 
Total comprehensive income of the period                                     
-    Net income of the period                          83,275,349  83,275,349  90,212  83,365,561 
-    Other comprehensive income of the period              (308,074) 405,313           97,239     97,239 
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 25, 2023                                     
-    Legal reserve                    17,486,625     (17,486,625)         
-    Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization  31                    (46,942,071) (68,581,526) (115,523,597)    (115,523,597)
-    Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                          (1,244,672) (1,244,672)    (1,244,672)
-    Other changes                                (96,932) (96,932)
Amount at the end of the period     639,413  12,429,781  365,521,317  606,234  (445,233) 223,574,167  321,571,397  83,673,161  1,007,570,237  165,328  1,007,735,565 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 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  365,521,317  2,374,940  8,981,800  191,681,472  290,413,864  72,030,346  944,072,933  149,897  944,222,830 
Total comprehensive income of the period                                      
-    Net income of the period                           53,701,040  53,701,040  (5,471) 53,695,569 
-    Other comprehensive income of the period               (1,753,873) (4,465,067)          (6,218,940)    (6,218,940)
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 29, 2022                                      
-    Legal reserve                     14,406,069     (14,406,069)    
-    Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization                        78,099,605  (56,144,821) 21,954,784     21,954,784 
-    Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                           (1,201,939) (1,201,939)    (1,201,939)
-    Other changes                                 7,768  7,768 
Amount at the end of the period      639,413  12,429,781  365,521,317  621,067  4,516,733  206,087,541  368,513,469  53,978,557  1,012,307,878  152,194  1,012,460,072 

 

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 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Cash flows from operating activities             
Income of the period before income tax      130,191,491    83,637,928 
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the period      510,956,124    348,612,900 
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:             
Amortization and depreciation      24,753,046    22,984,454 
Allowance for loan losses      18,111,133    8,180,085 
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency      (183,479,500)   (121,069,010)
Other adjustments      335,158,442    211,496,393 
Net increase / (decrease) from operating assets:             
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss      (379,780,003)   (298,706,620)
Derivative financial instruments      (681,828)   (323,627)
Repo transactions      (31,554,676)   (24,598,269)
Loans and other financing             
Non-financial public sector      1,322,532    5,162,202 
Other financial entities      (12,654,327)   3,739,477 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents      55,822,552    165,516,519 
Other debt securities  31   209,404,683    86,523,282 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee      4,011,836    6,137,098 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss      (669,869)   7,010,807 
Other assets      (70,102,292)   60,166,308 
Net increase / (decrease) from operating liabilities:             
Deposits             
Non-financial public sector      (45,661,609)   97,941,636 
Financial sector      93,370    (769,143)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents      (576,883,323)   251,889,230 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss      9,466,173    (4,851,021)
Derivative financial instruments      34,685    (5,503)
Repo transactions      38,794,740    835,220 
Other liabilities      47,426,778    (61,098,034)
Income tax payments      (16,785,506)   (2,674,147)
Total cash from operating activities (A)      67,294,652    845,738,165 

 7 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Cash flows from investing activities             
Payments:             
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets      (23,161,795)   (40,940,402)
Other payments related to investing activities          (7,758)
Total cash used in investing activities (B)      (23,161,795)   (40,948,160)
Cash flows from financing activities             
Payments:             
Dividends  31   (113,627)   (30,682,677)
Non-subordinated corporate bonds      (2,688,035)   (10,165,415)
Subordinated corporate bonds      (4,637,196)   (4,964,159)
Other payments related to financing activities      (2,083,944)   (1,570,489)
Collections / Incomes:             
Non subordinated corporate bonds      2,188,964    5,992,062 
Financing to local financial entities      800,499    4,877,939 
Total cash used in financing activities (C)      (6,533,339)   (36,512,739)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (D)      288,288,818    177,410,077 
Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents (E)      (970,869,001)   (676,695,892)
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D+E)      (644,980,665)   268,991,451 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year  29   1,523,484,356    1,226,474,961 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period  29   878,503,691    1,495,466,412 

 

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 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 payment services and granting of guarantees.

 

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

 

The Bank’s shares 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 18, 2023, Banco Macro SA acquired 100% of Macro Agro SAU’s (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) capital stock at USD 5,218,800 payable with the proceeds of this Company’s dividends. The main purpose of this company is grain brokerage. For further information see also Note 12.

 

Additionally, on November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA), authorized the acquisition of 100% of the capital stock of Banco Itaú Argentina SA, Itaú Asset Management SA and Itaú Valores SA. For further information see also Note 12.

 

On November 22, 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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the deposits held by the Misiones Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 30,293,994 and 43,273,507 (including 3,348,213 and 3,282,491 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.

9 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the deposits held by the Salta Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 84,674,504 and 70,108,563 (including 6,028,031 and 7,022,574, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.3.Agreement with the Jujuy Provincial Government

 

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

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the deposits held by the Jujuy Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 14,223,931 and 15,798,772 (including 4,739,623 and 4,519,093, 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 September 30, 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 34,055,755 and 70,461,048 (including 16,049,655 and 18,817,971, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

Additionally, the Bank granted loans to the Tucumán Provincial Government and the Municipalities of San Miguel de Tucumán and Yerba Buena as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 for an amount of 1,086,824 and 1,065,122, respectively.

 

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

 

Presentation basis

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

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

 

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

 

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

10 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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) was 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 nine-month period ended September 30, 2022, should have been modified. However, this situation did not generate differences in the shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 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 September 30, 2023, would have recorded a decrease in “other operating income” for an amount of 2,779,239 and in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 71,348 and an increase in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 2,573,067, and as a counterpart an increase 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 nine-month period ended September 30, 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 September 30, 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 September 30, 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

11 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) (3) Santa Fe 1219 - 4th floor - Rosario, Santa Fe Argentina Grain Brokerage

 

  (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: 32,465).

  (3)Consolidated with the Bank since May 2023, as control was obtained in such month (see Note 12).

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank consolidated its Financial Statements with the following Companies:

 

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

Voting

rights

   Total capital
stock
  

Voting

rights

 
Macro Securities SAU  Common   12,885,683    100.00%   100.00%          
Macro Fiducia SAU  Common   47,387,236    100.00%   100.00%          
Macro Fondos SGFCISA  Common   327,183    100.00%   100.00%          
Macro Bank Limited  Common   39,816,899    100.00%   100.00%          
Argenpay SAU  Common   341,200,000    100.00%   100.00%          
Fintech SGR (Structured entity)  Common   119,993    24.999%   24.999%   75.001%   75.001%
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) (1)  Common   615,519    100.00%   100.00%          

 

  (1)Interest acquired in May 2023 (see Note 12).

12 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Total assets, liabilities and Shareholders’ equity of the Bank and all its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are as follows:

 

  Balances as of 09/30/2023 
Entity   Assets     Liabilities     Equity
attributable to
the owners of the
Bank
    Equity attributable
to non-controlling
interests
 
Banco Macro SA   3,576,302,666    2,568,732,429    1,007,570,237      
Macro Bank Limited   36,831,102    25,725,254    11,105,848      
Macro Securities SAU (1)   125,479,661    93,229,048    31,271,016      
Macro Fiducia SAU   347,087    10,907    336,180      
Argenpay SAU   6,630,218    4,281,853    2,348,365      
Fintech SGR   11,339,397    11,118,965    220,432    165,328 
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)   18,152,184    17,766,919    385,265      
Eliminations   (66,808,094)   (20,326,719)   (45,667,106)     
Consolidated   3,708,274,221    2,700,538,656    1,007,570,237    165,328 

 

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

 

  Balances as of 12/31/2022 
Entity   Assets     Liabilities     Equity
attributable to
the owners of the
Bank
    Equity attributable
to non-controlling
interests
 
Banco Macro SA   4,180,612,869    3,139,646,951    1,040,965,918      
Macro Bank Limited   32,618,561    22,543,284    10,075,277      
Macro Securities SAU (1)   68,910,453    47,584,013    20,297,484      
Macro Fiducia SAU   401,609    10,006    391,603      
Argenpay SAU   5,149,722    3,246,486    1,903,236      
Fintech SGR   10,789,885    10,560,483    229,402    172,048 
Eliminations   (51,706,879)   (17,952,969)   (32,897,002)     
Consolidated   4,246,776,220    3,205,638,254    1,040,965,918    172,048 

 

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

 

Going concern

 

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

 

Transcription into books

 

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

 

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 September 30, 2023, and are rounded up to the nearest amount in thousands of pesos, except as otherwise indicated (see section “Measuring unit” of this Note).

13 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Comparative information

 

The condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position as of September 30, 2023, is presented comparatively with year-end data of the immediately preceding fiscal year, while the statement of income and the statement of other comprehensive income for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023, and the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity and the statement of cash flows and cash equivalents for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023, 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 September 30, 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.

 

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 103.15% and 66.07% for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 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.

14 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

(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 are restated using as a basis the acquisition date of the assets related to the item, except for income or losses arising from comparing the two measurements at currency purchasing power of different dates, for which it requires to identify the compared amounts, to restate them separately and to repeat the comparison, with the restated amounts.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(d)The accumulated balances of other comprehensive income were recalculated 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”.

15 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

 

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

 

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 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.

16 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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.

 

b)Amendments to IAS 7 “Statement of Cash Flows” and IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures” – Supplier Finance Arrangement: the amendments specify disclosure requirements to enhance the current requirements, which are intended to assist users of Financial Statements in understanding the effects of supplier finance arrangements on an entity’s liabilities, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk. 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.

 

c)Amendments to IAS 21 “Lack of Exchangeability”: the amendments to this standard will allow an entity to evaluate whether a currency is exchangeable and how to determine a spot exchange rate when exchangeability is lacking. This amendment is applicable as of January 1, 2025. The Bank is evaluating the effects that this amendment would cause in these 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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank maintains the following maximum exposures to credit risk related to this type of transactions:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   858,996,179    1,358,898,790 
Guarantees granted (1)   35,717,581    14,644,784 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)   2,468,023    1,245,912 
Subtotal   897,181,783    1,374,789,486 
Less: Allowance for Expected Credit Losses (ECL)   (934,019)   (1,415,488)
Total   896,247,764    1,373,373,998 

 

(1)Includes transactions not covered by BCRA debtor classification standard. The guarantees granted include an amount of 343,684 and 74,985, as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The Overdraft and unused agreed commitments include an amount of 749,338 and 921,304, as of September 30, 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”.

17 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

5.DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

The composition of debt securities at fair value through profit or loss as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Government securities (1)   778,462,666    416,120,436 
Private securities (2)   30,006,463    12,637,802 
Government securities - Foreign   69,112      
Total   808,538,241    428,758,238 

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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 September 30, 2023, the notional value amounted to 723,905,521 (see Exhibits A and O to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements).

 

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

18 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement   63,309,045    32,515,168 
Receivables from other spot sales pending settlement   58,928,898    20,814,555 
Sundry debtors (see Note 10)   50,013,886    53,641,500 
Private securities   13,209,018    9,158,581 
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement   606,143    992,587 
Other   1,073,892    777,351 
Subtotal   187,140,882    117,899,742 
Less: Allowances for ECL   (150,396)   (184,949)
Total   186,990,486    117,714,793 

 

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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Non-financial public sector (1)   3,160,875    4,483,407 
Other financial entities   14,538,086    1,883,759 
Other financial entities   14,561,314    1,900,298 
Less: allowance for ECL   (23,228)   (16,539)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   1,135,713,106    1,209,695,938 
Overdrafts   112,879,615    100,051,908 
Documents   216,240,309    166,124,089 
Mortgage loans   108,865,166    125,762,379 
Pledge loans   18,738,216    19,464,447 
Personal loans   198,376,322    289,550,202 
Credit cards   341,324,685    387,569,462 
Financial leases   1,451,476    2,817,300 
Other   159,527,053    140,690,957 
Less: allowance for ECL   (21,689,736)   (22,334,806)
Total   1,153,412,067    1,216,063,104 

 

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

 

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

 

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

19 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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, 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  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Loans and other financing   1,175,125,031    1,238,414,449 
Individual assessment   270,298,566    221,300,298 
Collective assessment   904,826,465    1,017,114,151 
Less: Allowance for ECL (1)   (21,712,964)   (22,351,345)
Total   1,153,412,067    1,216,063,104 

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank decided to record an adjustment on a forward-looking basis, based on expert judgment. The estimated amounts were 3,032,000 and 3,075,704 as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 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.

 

       09/30/2023 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing       1,110,065,693    31,686,890         1,141,752,583   97.16 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%    1,033,868,393    10,847,475         1,044,715,868   88.90 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%    49,963,066    5,960,678         55,923,744   4.76 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%    26,234,234    14,878,737         41,112,971   3.50 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%    8,465,563    13,130,134         21,595,697   1.84 
Impaired  100%             11,776,751    11,776,751   1.00 
Total    1,118,531,256    44,817,024    11,776,751    1,175,125,031   100 
%    95.18    3.81    1.01    100     

 

20 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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       1,179,604,595    25,568,590         1,205,173,185   97.32 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%    1,097,223,520    5,010,810         1,102,234,330   89.01 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%    48,659,410    6,188,736         54,848,146   4.43 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%    33,721,665    14,369,044         48,090,709   3.88 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%    7,693,637    15,365,377         23,059,014   1.86 
Impaired  100%              10,182,250    10,182,250   0.82 
Total    1,187,298,232    40,933,967    10,182,250    1,238,414,449   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.

 

       09/30/2023 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing       264,289,616    3,771,500         268,061,116   99.17 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%    244,321,079    2,465,617         246,786,696   91.30 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%    8,811,928              8,811,928   3.26 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%    11,156,609    1,305,883         12,462,492   4.61 
Past due but not impaired  33.01% - 99.99%                         
Impaired  100%              2,237,450    2,237,450   0.83 
Total    264,289,616    3,771,500    2,237,450    270,298,566   100 
%    97.77    1.40    0.83    100     

 

       12/31/2022 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing       213,285,499    5,221,360         218,506,859   98.74 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%    199,309,937    2,520,988         201,830,925   91.20 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%    7,401,147    1,273,299         8,674,446   3.92 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%    6,574,415    1,427,073         8,001,488   3.62 
Past due but not impaired  33.01% - 99.99%                         
Impaired  100%              2,793,439    2,793,439   1.26 
Total    213,285,499    5,221,360    2,793,439    221,300,298   100 
%    96.38    2.36    1.26    100     

 

21 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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.

 

       09/30/2023 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing       845,776,077    27,915,389         873,691,466   96.56 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%    789,547,314    8,381,857         797,929,171   88.18 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%    41,151,138    5,960,678         47,111,816   5.21 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%    15,077,625    13,572,854         28,650,479   3.17 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%    8,465,563    13,130,134         21,595,697   2.39 
Impaired  100%              9,539,302    9,539,302   1.05 
Total    854,241,640    41,045,523    9,539,302    904,826,465   100 
%    94.41    4.54    1.05    100     

 

       12/31/2022 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing       966,319,096    20,347,230         986,666,326   97.01 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%    897,913,582    2,489,822         900,403,404   88.53 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%    41,258,264    4,915,437         46,173,701   4.54 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%    27,147,250    12,941,971         40,089,221   3.94 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%    7,693,637    15,365,377         23,059,014   2.27 
Impaired  100%              7,388,811    7,388,811   0.72 
Total    974,012,733    35,712,607    7,388,811    1,017,114,151   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

 

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

 

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

 

   09/30/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds   3,146,139              3,146,139   97.39 
Financial trust   84,236              84,236   2.61 
     Total   3,230,375              3,230,375   100 
%   100              100     

  

22 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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   % 
Corporate bonds   2,110,753              2,110,753   77.11 
Financial trust   626,444              626,444   22.89 
     Total   2,737,197              2,737,197   100 
%   100              100     

 

The related ECL for Corporate Bonds as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounted to 3,853 and 1,126, respectively. The ECL related to financial trusts as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounted to 28 y 490, respectively.

 

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:

 

   09/30/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets   173,931,864              173,931,864   100 
     Total   173,931,864              173,931,864   100 
%   100              100     

 

   12/31/2022 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets   108,741,163              108,741,163   100 
     Total   108,741,163              108,741,163   100 
%   100              100     

  

The ECL related to these types of instruments amounted to 150,396 and 184,951 as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, including the ECL related to the payments to be collected for the transaction mentioned in Note 10. 

23 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

8.5.Loans commitment

 

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

 

   09/30/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   852,592,726    6,401,650    1,803    858,996,179    95.86 
Guarantees granted   35,373,897              35,373,897    3.95 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments   1,718,685              1,718,685    0.19 
Total   889,685,308    6,401,650    1,803    896,088,761    100 
%   99.29    0.71         100      

 

   12/31/2022 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   1,336,961,263    21,934,476    3,051    1,358,898,790    98.92 
Guarantees granted   14,569,799              14,569,799    1.06 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments   324,608              324,608    0.02 
Total   1,351,855,670    21,934,476    3,051    1,373,793,197    100 
%   98.40    1.60         100      

  

The related ECL for undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounted to 763,180 and 1,323,014, respectively. The ECL related to guarantees granted as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounted to 161,570 and 92,326, respectively. The ECL related to overdraft and unused agreed commitments as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounted to 9,269 y 148, 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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
At fair value through OCI          
Government securities   54,415,912    265,072,618 
Government securities – Foreign   11,211,358    15,096,773 
Total at fair value through OCI (1)   65,627,270    280,169,391 
At amortized cost          
Central Bank of Argentina bills   453,032,332    1,089,630,316 
Government securities   82,188,211    101,121,210 
Private securities   3,226,494    2,735,581 
Central Bank of Argentina notes        24,593,304 
Total at amortized cost   538,447,037    1,218,080,411 
Total   604,074,307    1,498,249,802 

24 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

·Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-28-2023 (S28F3) for a face value of 12,893,000,000.

·Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 01-20-2023 for a face value of 290,000,000.

 

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

 

·Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 06-30-2023 (S3OJ3) for a face value of 26,640,975,851.

·Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a face value of 4,516,000,000.

·Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a face value of 1,759,369,713.

 

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 were deferred for 5 years.

 

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.

 

25 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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.

 

On May 22, 2023, the Bank, together with the remaining creditors arising from the abovementioned sales, authorized Prisma to undergo a merger-spinoff process involving two of its business units: (I) ATM and transfer management services, payment management services for 3.0 transfers, service payment collection and other related services will be handled through the new company Newpay SAU, and (ii) the acquiring business, through which electronic and digital payment solutions are provided (credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards, immediate transfers), early collection of sales, point-of-sale terminals network management and other related services, which are rendered to various businesses and/or suppliers, will be handled through the company Payway SAU. Prisma retains the remaining issuer processing services business unit involving credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards and other related services.

 

Both Prisma and the new companies Newpay SAU and Payway SAU are direct or indirect subsidiaries of AI ZENITH (Netherlands) BV. Furthermore, these new companies, like Prisma, have been allocated their respective share of dividends to be reported in the subsequent fiscal years, under the commitment to vote in favor of the distribution of certain minimum percentages. These percentages will also be subject to the guarantee trust aimed at repaying the deferred price.

 

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.

 

26 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The following tables show the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement on a recurring basis, as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
on a recurring basis as of September 30, 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   808,538,241    804,772,479    2,806,826    958,936 
Derivatives financial instruments   768,978         768,978      
Other financial assets   13,209,018    13,145,617         63,401 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   6,351,012    6,351,012           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   2,375,235    887,518         1,487,717 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   65,627,270    65,627,270           
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,938,485    4,938,485           
Total   901,808,239    895,722,381    3,575,804    2,510,054 
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   10,534,801    10,534,801           
Derivatives financial instruments   39,501    38,361    1,140      
Total   10,574,302    10,573,162    1,140      

 

   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   428,758,238    419,628,219    7,033,777    2,096,242 
Derivatives financial instruments   87,150    38,991    48,159      
Other financial assets   9,158,581    9,058,194         100,387 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,705,366    313,819         1,391,547 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   280,169,392    280,169,392           
Total   719,878,727    709,208,615    7,081,936    3,588,176 
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   1,068,628    1,068,628           
Derivatives financial instruments   4,816         4,816      
Total   1,073,444    1,068,628    4,816      

 

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.

27 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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 September 30, 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 September 30, 2023 
Reconciliation  Debt
instruments
   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value
through profit
or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   2,096,242    100,387    1,391,547 
Transfers to level 3               
Transfers from level 3 (1)             (91,741)
Profit and loss   919,849    24,308    1,084,278 
Recognition and derecognition   (1,003,534)        15,420 

Monetary effects

   (1,053,621)   (61,294)   (911,787)
Amount at the end of the period   958,936    63,401    1,487,717 

 

   As of December 31, 2022 
Reconciliation  Debt
instruments
   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value
through profit
or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   4,419,260    122,758    8,357,711 
Transfers to level 3               
Transfers from level 3               
Profit and loss   1,485,522    10,288    7,305 
Recognition and derecognition   (1,629,197)   42,786    (5,095,099)
Monetary effects   (2,179,343)   (75,445)   (1,878,370)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year   2,096,242    100,387    1,391,547 

 

(1)Transfer of equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss from level 3 to level 1 that were measured using quoted prices (unadjusted) observable in active markets as of September 30, 2023.

28 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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.

 

         

Valuation

 technique

 

Significant

unobservable

inputs

  Range of inputs  
              09/30/2023  
    Fair value         Range of inputs  
    Level 3 Assets                     Unit of
measurement
 
Composition   09/30/2023         Low     High      
Provisional debt securities of financial trusts     953,086     Income approach (discounted cash flow)   Discount rate in pesos     96.92       130.70         %

 

         

Valuation
 technique

 

Significant

unobservable

inputs

  Range of inputs  
              12/31/2022  
    Fair value         Range of inputs  
    Level 3 Assets                    

Unit of measurement

 
Composition   12/31/2022         Low     High      
Provisional debt securities of financial trusts     1,204,928     Income approach (discounted cash flow)   Discount rate in pesos     69.99       83.83         %
Corporate bonds     883,052     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.

 

   09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Composition  Favorable
changes
   Unfavorable
changes
   Favorable
changes
   Unfavorable changes 
Provisional debt securities of financial trusts   1,351    (1,264)   2,485    (2,389)
Corporate bonds             5,327    (5,154)

 

Changes in fair value levels

 

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

 

Except for the foregoing, as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank has not recognized any transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

29 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value

 

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

 

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

 

-Fixed and variable rate of financial instruments: the fair value of financial assets was recognized discounting future cash flows at current market rates for each 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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

   09/30/2023 
Composition  Carrying amount   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   447,528,289    447,528,289              447,528,289 
Repo transactions   157,364,611    157,364,611              157,364,611 
Other financial assets   173,781,468    173,781,468              173,781,468 
Loans and other financing   1,153,412,067              977,994,153    977,994,153 
Other debt securities   538,447,037    540,934,916    2,427,218    24,850    543,386,984 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   46,904,023    46,904,023              46,904,023 
Total   2,517,437,495    1,366,513,307    2,427,218    978,019,003    2,346,959,528 
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   2,009,154,591    994,606,622         998,297,429    1,992,904,051 
Repo transactions   38,794,740    38,794,740              38,794,740 
Other financial liabilities   321,016,155    314,662,684    5,770,941         320,433,625 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   5,506,905    5,189,298    317,607         5,506,905 
Issued corporate bonds   5,453,357         5,491,081         5,491,081 
Subordinated corporate bonds   144,483,267         116,316,016         116,316,016 
Total   2,524,409,015    1,353,253,344    127,895,645    998,297,429    2,479,446,418 

 

   12/31/2022 
Composition  Carrying amount   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   508,058,123    508,058,129              508,058,129 
Repo transactions   125,809,935    125,809,935              125,809,935 
Other financial assets   108,556,210    108,556,210              108,556,210 
Loans and other financing   1,216,063,104              1,060,324,917    1,060,324,917 
Other debt securities   1,218,080,410    1,039,569,131    167,944,127    195,642    1,207,708,900 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   62,205,356    62,205,356              62,205,356 
Total   3,238,773,138    1,844,198,761    167,944,127    1,060,520,559    3,072,663,447 

30 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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   2,631,606,153    1,318,604,100         1,310,854,055    2,629,458,155 
Other financial liabilities   274,439,163    265,683,659    8,881,560         274,565,219 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   4,975,858    4,839,360    105,562         4,944,922 
Issued corporate bonds   5,516,677         5,360,239         5,360,239 
Subordinated corporate bonds   146,532,380         119,484,055         119,484,055 
Total   3,063,070,231    1,589,127,119    133,831,416    1,310,854,055    3,033,812,590 

 

12.BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

12.1.        Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)

 

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

 

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

 

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed

 

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

 

Composition  Fair value
recognized on
acquisition
 
Assets     
Cash and deposits in banks   31,171 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   643,534 
Loans and other financing   90,057 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   1,239,221 
Other financial assets   4,823,013 
Property, plant and equipment   87,085 
Intangible assets   19,359 
Other non-financial assets   71,543 
    7,004,983 
Liabilities     
Other financial liabilities   4,779,102 
Provisions   13,482 
Current income tax liabilities   81,214 
Deferred income tax liabilities   95,967 
Other non-financial liabilities   1,328,368 
    6,298,133 
Net assets acquired at fair value   706,850 

31 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The goodwill generated by the acquisition of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) amounted to 221,776.

 

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

 

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

 

On September 29, 2023, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) distributed cash dividends amounting to 440,000. Those dividends were received by Banco Macro SA on October 2, 2023. As it was explained in the previous paragraphs, dividends were used to pay the liability arising from the purchase, which decreased by USD 558,651.70.

 

12.2.        Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The transaction price was set at USD 50,000,000, which will be paid on the closing date of the transaction (the “Closing Date”), and an additional amount resulting from a potential adjustment that will be eventually set based on the income (loss) obtained by Banco Itaú Argentina S.A., Itaú Asset Management S.A. and Itaú Valores S.A. between April 1, 2023, and the Closing Date.

 

Interest income and commission income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023 of Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA), measured on a consolidated bases, amount to 214,650,575 and 11,353,146, respectively. The shareholder’s equity as of that date amounts to 118,081,442. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the Entity is in the process of quantifying income (loss) arising from the business combination.

32 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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

 

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

 

   Proportional 
Bank’s
   Financial position   Loss of the period     
Entity  interest   09/30/2023   12/31/2022   09/30/2023   09/30/2022     
Macro Warrants SA   5%   8,867    11,303    (2,436)   (5,376)  (1) and (2) 
Play Digital SA   9.6984%   653,386    859,245    (830,057)   (836,283)  (1) and (2) 

 

(1)The existence of significant influence is evidenced by the representation the Bank has in the Board of Directors of this associate.

 

(2)This associate’s accounting information as of June 30, 2023, has been used to measure the investment. Additionally, significant transactions conducted or events that occurred between July 1, 2023, and September 30, 2023, have been considered.

 

13.2.Joint ventures

 

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

 

   Proportional
Bank’s
   Financial position   Profit (Loss) of the period 
Entity  interest   09/30/2023   12/31/2022   09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Banco Macro SA – Worldline Argentina SA Unión transitoria   50%   716,576    1,305,738    312,831    416,525 
Finova SA   50%   59,163    142,881    (83,718)   (27,393)

 

14.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of the other non-financial assets as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Investment property (see Exhibit F)   18,227,544    17,653,697 
Advanced prepayments   3,763,828    4,769,202 
Tax advances   3,697,633    2,499,048 
Other   657,210    376,164 
Total   26,346,215    25,298,111 

 

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).

33 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, amounts balances related to transactions generated with related parties are as follows:

 

   As of September 30, 2023  
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro Securities SAU (2)   Argenpay SAU   Fintech
SGR
   Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior
SAU)
   Associates   Key
management personnel
(3)
   Other
related
parties
   Total  
Assets                                            
Cash and deposits in banks   2,805                                      2,805  
Other financial assets                  5,876,061    440,000         183,626    1,205,089   7,704,776  
Loans and other financing (4)                                            
Documents                                      40,088   40,088  
Overdraft                                 58,548    2,106,633   2,165,181  
Credit cards                                 373,520    63,580   437,100  
Lease                       17,593              54,833   72,426  
Personal loans                                 842        842  
Mortgage loans                                 929,082        929,082  
Other loans (5)                                 262,366    4,600,374   4,862,740  
Guarantee granted                                      8,799,037   8,799,037  
Total assets   2,805              5,876,061    457,593         1,807,984    16,869,634   25,014,077  
                                             
Liabilities                                            
Deposits        13,239,509    69,004    149    4,833    149,034    7,365,418    3,505,571   24,333,518  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                                      7,493,151   7,493,151  
Other financial liabilities                                 4,488,795    107,278   4,596,073  
Issued corporate bonds        498,179                                 498,179  
Subordinated corporate bonds                  344,094    54,330                  398,424  
Other non-financial liabilities                                      2,260,351   2,260,351  
Total liabilities        13,737,688    69,004    344,243    59,163    149,034    11,854,213    13,366,351   39,579,696  

 

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

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

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

(4)The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of September 30, 2023 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 14,115,398, 44,688, 2,415,366 and 26,691,214, respectively.

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

34 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   As of December 31, 2022  
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro Securities SAU (2)   Argenpay SAU   Fintech
SGR
   Associates   Key
management personnel (3)
   Other
related
parties
    Total  
Assets                                       
Cash and deposits in banks   2,883                                 2,883  
Other financial assets                  6,129,132         472,393    39   6,601,564  
Loans and other financing (4)                                       
Documents                            114,309    855,082   969,391  
Overdraft                            385,410    101,210   486,620  
Credit cards                                 135,473   135,473  
Lease                            2,361        2,361  
Personal loans                            1,102,260        1,102,260  
Other loans (5)        4,293,335                   308,483    2,844,358   7,446,176  
Guarantee granted                                 3,128,566   3,128,566  
Total assets   2,883    4,293,335         6,129,132         2,385,216    7,064,728   19,875,294  
                                        
Liabilities                                       
Deposits        6,097,894    118,108    236    172,089    8,454,604    4,671,127   19,514,058  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                                 334,396   334,396  
Other financial liabilities                            105,009    24,435   129,444  
Issued corporate bonds        585,444                            585,444  
Subordinated corporate bonds                  293,653                  293,653  
Other non-financial liabilities                                 41,069   41,069  
Total liabilities        6,683,338    118,108    293,889    172,089    8,559,613    5,071,027   20,898,064  

 

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

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

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

(4)The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2022 for Macro Securities SAU, Fintech SGR, Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 9,199,534, 5,150,833, 2,680,315 and 34,210,943, respectively.

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

35 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Profit or loss related to transactions generated during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 with related parties are as follows:

 

    As of September 30, 2023 
    Main subsidiaries (1)                     
    Macro Bank Limited  Macro Securities SAU (2)   Argenpay SAU   Fintech SGR   Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)   Associates   Key management personnel (3)   Other related parties    Total  
Income / (Loss)                                            
Interest income       7,165              9,259         780,689    2,384,456    3,181,569 
Interest expense                           (48,256)   (125,860)   (38,760)   (212,876)
Commissions income       45,363         1,395         660    175    336,605    384,198 
Commissions expense                 (22,822)             (69)   (43,140)   (66,031)
Other operating income       138,171    21    4,555,771    1,183              88    4,695,234 
Administrative expense                                     (1,194,210)   (1,194,210)
Other operating expense                                     (166,406)   (166,406)
Total Income / (Loss)       190,699    21    4,534,344    10,442    (47,596)   654,935    1,278,633    6,621,478 

 

   As of September 30, 2022 
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro Bank Limited   Macro Securities SAU (2)   Argenpay SAU   Fintech SGR   Associates   Key management personnel (3)   Other related parties   Total 
Income / (Loss)                                        
Interest income        8,781                   449,379    3,033,145    3,491,305 
Interest expense                       (29,035)   (167,093)   (25,122)   (221,250)
Commissions income        30,908         1,373    558    117    135,028    167,984 
Commissions expense                  (12,839)        (41)   (2,321)   (15,201)
Other operating income   10    5,030    62    1,879,355              88    1,884,545 
Administrative expense                                 (765,966)   (765,966)
Other operating expense        (29,478)                       (117,292)   (146,770)
Total Income / (Loss)   10    15,241    62    1,867,889    (28,477)   282,362    2,257,560    4,394,647 

 

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of September 30, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 1,647,463 and 1,618,212, respectively.

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of September 30, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 4,675,795 and 2,834,558, respectively.

36 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Board of Directors   24    22 
Senior managers of the key management personnel   12    12 
Total   36    34 

 

16.DEPOSITS

 

The composition of deposits as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Non-financial public sector   177,707,333    223,368,942 
Financial sector   3,452,362    3,358,992 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   1,827,994,896    2,404,878,219 
Checking accounts   251,559,794    323,261,284 
Saving accounts   646,789,371    852,705,497 
Time deposits   888,090,036    1,155,973,016 
Investment accounts   6,524,870    41,614,317 
Other   35,030,825    31,324,105 
Total   2,009,154,591    2,631,606,153 

 

17.OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of the other financial liabilities as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants   123,169,840    149,339,193 
Amounts payable for other spot purchases pending settlement   83,921,806    29,935,151 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending settlement   63,366,640    32,606,571 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement   15,100,635    19,869,155 
Payment orders pending to foreign exchange settlement   10,221,438    11,565,010 
Collections and other transactions on account and behalf of others   7,208,545    5,700,292 
Finance leases liabilities   3,824,651    3,992,438 
Other   14,202,600    21,431,353 
Total   321,016,155    274,439,163 

 

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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

37 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

 

   09/30/2023           
Composition  Within 12
months
   Over 12
months
   09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties        500    500    1,017 
Letters of credits, guarantees and other commitments (1)   934,019         934,019    1,415,488 
Commercial claims in progress (2)   399,985    405,903    805,888    1,004,803 
Labor lawsuits   431,695    91,674    523,369    541,125 
Pension funds - reimbursement   494,547    577,981    1,072,528    1,053,317 
Other   3,300    600,380    603,680    1,495,891 
Total   2,263,546    1,676,438    3,939,984    5,511,641 

 

(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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Withholdings   26,894,523    32,229,324 
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables   25,258,795    22,283,082 
Dividends payable (see Note 31)   21,120,295      
Taxes payables   15,748,706    15,665,806 
Miscellaneous payables   7,664,142    6,002,176 
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement   1,024,110    2,285,236 
Directors’ and syndics’ fees payable   658,500    1,393,732 
Other   12,973,088    7,108,079 
Total   111,342,159    86,967,435 

38 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

09/30/2023  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   447,528,289           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        765,445,922    43,092,319 
Derivative financial instruments        768,978      
Repo transactions        157,364,611      
Other financial assets   24,639,882    137,811,691    24,538,913 
Loans and other financing (1)   1,146,157    891,376,144    260,889,766 
Other debt securities        489,692,039    114,382,268 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   46,904,023    11,289,497      
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   2,375,235           
Total assets   522,593,586    2,453,748,882    442,903,266 
                
Liabilities               
Deposits   973,265,858    1,035,825,452    63,281 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss        10,534,801      
Derivative financial instruments        39,501      
Repo transactions        38,794,740      
Other financial liabilities        316,715,826    4,300,329 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        5,506,905      
Issued corporate bonds        5,453,357      
Subordinated corporate bonds        4,864,956    139,618,311 
Total liabilities   973,265,858    1,417,735,538    143,981,921 

 

(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   508,058,123           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        387,355,761    41,402,477 
Derivative financial instruments        87,150      
Repo transactions        125,809,935      
Other financial assets   23,261,537    70,567,296    23,885,960 
Loans and other financing (1)   2,958,692    871,840,456    341,263,956 
Other debt securities        1,392,866,804    105,382,998 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   62,205,356           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,705,366           
Total assets   598,189,074    2,848,527,402    511,935,391 

39 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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   1,300,803,874    1,330,760,271    42,008 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss        1,068,628      
Derivative financial instruments        4,816      
Other financial liabilities        268,009,675    6,429,488 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        4,975,858      
Issued corporate bonds        13,180    5,503,497 
Subordinated corporate bonds        2,885,188    143,647,192 
Total liabilities   1,300,803,874    1,607,717,616    155,622,185 

 

(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; and

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, all the conditions established by the income tax Law to practice the inflation adjustment are met (see section “Fiscal years 2019 and 2020” and “Fiscal year 2021” of this Note).

 

b)Income tax rate

 

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

40 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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:

 

   09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
Current income tax expense   (2,476,563)   30,412,219    13,740,624    19,524,189 
(Income) / Loss for deferred income taxes   (1,571,653)   (1,952,779)   3,680,308    8,848,342 
Monetary effects   15,559,168    18,366,490    1,127,603    1,569,828 
Income tax loss recorded in the statement of income   11,510,952    46,825,930    18,548,535    29,942,359 
Income tax (profit) / loss recorded in other comprehensive income   (780,954)   197,372    2,977,157    (2,017,874)
Total   10,729,998    47,023,302    21,525,692    27,924,485 

 

Fiscal years 2019 and 2020

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Fiscal year 2021

 

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

 

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

 

Fiscal year 2022

 

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

41 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Reimbursement actions – Fiscal years 2013 to 2017 and 2018

 

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

 

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

 

23.COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

   09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time                    
Commissions related to obligations   22,299,200    67,932,859    21,513,531    64,718,397 
Commissions related to credit cards   12,655,917    38,173,837    12,488,029    37,680,460 
Commissions related to insurance   1,901,682    6,129,585    2,005,276    6,521,042 
Commissions related to securities value   1,346,585    3,418,306    489,621    1,817,559 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   834,540    2,511,203    725,501    2,351,231 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   181,393    487,262    215,220    593,327 
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted   21,058    44,820    4,530    7,177 
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period                    
Commissions related to credit cards   144,017    479,694    237,429    840,424 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   35,074    103,708    58,381    105,797 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   10,803    47,260    7,788    14,141 
Commissions related to obligations   582    2,125    834    2,344 
Total   39,430,851    119,330,659    37,746,140    114,651,899 

42 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

24.DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

   09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos   237,473,579    400,071,176    37,407,422    62,277,499 
Income from foreign currency exchange   604,888    1,438,223    789,951    2,074,039 
Total   238,078,467    401,509,399    38,197,373    64,351,538 

 

25.OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

   09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
Services   6,774,111    17,649,815    4,407,124    13,423,441 
Adjustments and interest from other receivables   1,824,300    4,746,469    1,303,170    3,199,773 
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses   1,131,290    3,257,355    1,009,030    2,390,042 
Other receivables for financial intermediation   655,726    1,304,158    403,124    1,652,746 
Sale of investment in properties and other non-financial assets             (3,383)   49,377 
Other   897,203    4,178,882    1,805,629    10,606,315 
Total   11,282,630    31,136,679    8,924,694    31,321,694 

 

26.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

   09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
Remunerations   29,834,475    84,587,274    28,596,580    82,234,531 
Payroll taxes   7,401,138    20,959,481    7,274,234    19,788,381 
Compensations and bonuses to employees   4,465,657    13,984,627    4,788,174    13,313,921 
Employee services   1,418,489    4,125,356    1,410,947    4,213,215 
Total   43,119,759    123,656,738    42,069,935    119,550,048 

43 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

27.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

   09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
Taxes   4,816,492    11,706,959    3,415,672    9,689,161 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   3,230,371    9,471,304    3,123,387    9,271,167 
Other fees   2,516,731    6,946,215    1,827,477    5,338,974 
Armored truck, documentation and events   2,425,471    7,601,602    2,708,246    8,104,797 
Security services   1,954,994    5,670,879    1,896,598    5,725,785 
Advertising and publicity   1,854,101    3,945,175    1,038,731    3,533,180 
Electricity and communications   1,687,784    5,184,542    1,781,670    5,378,419 
Fees to directors and syndics   1,323,390    4,732,548    871,153    2,455,207 
Software   1,081,231    4,063,654    1,209,162    3,922,200 
Representation, travel and transportation expenses   454,782    1,280,454    392,370    924,300 
Hired administrative services   397,731    1,138,712    151,544    400,761 
Insurance   202,660    562,881    220,476    645,957 
Stationery and office supplies   159,843    486,330    129,231    394,990 
Leases   68,977    243,423    79,951    271,544 
Other   902,247    2,664,005    920,799    2,348,350 
Total   23,076,805    65,698,683    19,766,467    58,404,792 

 

28.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

   09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
Turnover tax   27,511,589    78,311,141    22,446,681    60,646,729 
From credit cards   10,132,440    28,244,621    9,068,530    25,942,924 
Other adjustments and interests for miscellaneous obligations   2,315,603    4,360,996    757,340    1,761,449 
Deposit guarantee fund contributions   962,379    2,915,227    970,835    2,844,661 
Charges for other provisions   880,706    3,287,375    2,427,616    5,424,653 
Insurance claims   387,292    1,154,662    231,620    584,304 
Loss from sale or impairment of investment in properties and other non-financial assets   149,662    224,929           
Donations   91,441    702,461    332,156    797,553 
Taxes   35,903    197,312    142,212    570,008 
Loss from sale or impairment of property, plant and equipment             (4,506)   16,328 
Other   4,528,361    17,235,605    4,791,550    13,168,528 
Total   46,995,376    136,634,329    41,164,034    111,757,137 

44 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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  09/30/2023   12/31/2022   09/30/2022   12/31/2021 
Cash and deposits in banks   447,528,289    508,058,123    479,091,251    681,961,396 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss                  19,232 
Other debt securities   429,225,360    1,013,627,044    1,014,620,030    542,461,304 
Loans and other financing   1,750,042    1,799,189    1,755,131    2,033,029 
Total   878,503,691    1,523,484,356    1,495,466,412    1,226,474,961 

 

30.CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital from December 31, 2020 to September 30, 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.

 

In calculating the weighted average of outstanding common shares, the number of shares at the beginning of the year is adjusted, if applicable, by the number of common shares issued or withdrawn during the period, weighted by the number of days those shares have been outstanding. Note 30 provides a breakdown of the changes in the Bank’s capital stock.

 

The calculation of basic earnings per share is provided in the “Earnings per share” table of the condensed consolidated interim income Statement. See also Note 41.

 

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.

45 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

On December 16, 2021, the BCRA issued Communiqué “A” 7421, which established: (i) from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, financial institutions were 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 was paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 according to the schedule. Additionally, the balance of the dividends approved pending payment because they exceeded 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 exceeded the abovementioned limit, amounted to 21,016,844 (not restated) and were recorded in a “Reserve for dividends pending authorization from the BCRA”. Through Communiqué “A” 7719 issued on March 9, 2023, the BCRA established that from April 1, 2023 up to December 31, 2023, financial institutions, which have the BCRA’s authorization, will be allowed to distribute up to 40% of the amount of earnings that should have been distributed if the “Earnings distributions” rules had been applied, in 6 equal, monthly and consecutive installments.

 

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. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements all the installments were paid. See also Note 41.

 

Finally, as mentioned in Note 12, on September 29, 2023, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) distributed cash dividends for an amount of 440,000.

 

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.

 

33.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Cash and deposits in banks          
· Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Deposits in other entities (1).   371    118 
  Subtotal cash and deposits in banks   371    118 

46 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Composition (contd.)  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
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).   10,959,766    9,631,496 
·  Central Bank of Argentina liquidity bills in pesos - Maturity: 10/17/2023 securing Interbanking SA.   5,407,323      
·  Central Bank of Argentina liquidity bills in pesos - Maturity: 10/17/2023 securing Coelsa SA.   3,244,394      
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, to guarantee the Credit Program for Production Reactivation of the Province of San Juan. Auction No. 2.   458,608      
·  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).   188,300    188,638 
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, as of September 30, 2023 and Argentine 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.   62,708    169,263 
·  Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 02/28/2024 as of September 30, 2023 and Argentine 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).   31,042    30,251 
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, as of September 30, 2023 and Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 1.40% - Maturity 03/27/2023 as of December 31, 2022, to guarantee the Regional Economies Competitiveness Program – IDB loan No. 3174/OC-AR.   6,614    68,425 
·  Argentine government bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 02/17/2023.        302,532 
  Subtotal Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities   20,358,755    10,390,605 
           
Other financial assets          
·  Interests derived from contributions made as protector partner (2).   3,755,625    4,903,166 
·  Financial instruments for minimum statutory guarantee account required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, of the CNV.   659,107    295,485 
·  Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Mutual fund shares (1).   115,016    244,801 
·  Sundry debtors – other.   18,467    17,851 
·  Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the CABA for turnover tax differences.   827    1,680 
  Subtotal Other financial assets   4,549,042    5,462,983 
           
Loans and other financing – non-financial private sector and foreign residents          
·  Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Loans and other financing (1).   83,154    10,361 
  Subtotal Loans and other financing   83,154    10,361 

47 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Composition (contd.)  09/30/2023   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.   32,900,551    50,431,279 
·  For securities forward contracts.   11,289,497      
·  Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.   5,420,424    8,214,533 
·  Other guarantee deposits.   8,583,048    3,559,544 
  Subtotal Financial assets delivered as guarantee   58,193,520    62,205,356 
         
Other non-financial assets          
·  Real property related to a call option sold.   5,087,665    4,989,692 
·  Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Other non-financial assets (1).   15,992    26,324 
  Subtotal Other non-financial assets   5,103,657    5,016,016 
Total   88,288,499    83,085,439 

 

(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 September 30, 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 (Confibono, Secubono, Moni Mobile and Red Surcos). 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, Supercanal, Payway cobro anticipado and Solidario de Infraestructura Nasa IV) and certificates of participation (Arfintech).

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, debt securities and certificates of participation in financial trusts for investment, amounted to 1,202,096 and 1,931,759, 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.

 

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.

48 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

As of September 30, 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 2,636 and 23,728, 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 September 30, 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 Banco Macro SA and Macro Fiducia SAU, amounted to 4,123,323 and 5,528,277, 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 September 30, 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 39,480,744 and 36,182,530, respectively.

 

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”.

49 

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency) 

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 2,982,388,814 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 September 30, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 93,307,308 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 September 30, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 16,084,695 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 September 30, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 1,000,429 and 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.

 

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

 

As mentioned in Notes 1 and 12, on May 18, 2023, Banco Macro SA acquired 100% of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU). Considering the current operations of this subsidiary and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, this company is registered as its own clearing and settlement agent (“ALyC Propio”).

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of September 30, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 1,235,373 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such General Resolution established in 470,350 UVAs. With respect to the Company's actions as ACyDI, an amount equivalent to 81,750 UVAs must be added to minimum shareholder’s equity. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of Shareholders’ equity, which the company paid-in with Equity Instruments at fair value through profit or loss.

 

On August 2, 2023, the company requested its deregistration as ACyDI, which is pending approval as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

50

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency) 

 

Additionally, on November 8, the CNV granted the Company registration as Comprehensive Clearing and Settlement Agent – Agroindustrial (ALyC I AGRO), a category that replaces the ALyC and AN – own category agent under the same number, No. 303.

 

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

 

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

 

35.3.As depositary of mutual funds

 

As of September 30, 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   3,210,564,586    21,357,653 
Argenfunds Ahorro Pesos   564,769,592    21,659,729 
Argenfunds Gestión Pesos   100,000    100 
Argenfunds Infraestructura   53,634    403 
Argenfunds Inversión Dólares   1,000    297 
Argenfunds Inversión Pesos   1,857,162,640    3,131,974 
Argenfunds Liquidez   8,698,387,290    51,703,536 
Argenfunds Renta Argentina   223,434,507    8,468,773 
Argenfunds Renta Balanceada   421,074,649    8,216,341 
Argenfunds Renta Capital   17,432,613    6,174,419 
Argenfunds Renta Crecimiento   3,408,252    1,154,790 
Argenfunds Renta Dinámica   92,176,453,983    10,647,021 
Argenfunds Renta Fija   432,725,996    24,573,108 
Argenfunds Renta Flexible   46,040,763    549,921 
Argenfunds Renta Global   292,825,702    4,823,090 
Argenfunds Renta Mixta   241,461,824    1,551,722 
Argenfunds Renta Mixta Plus   1,204,371    377,389 
Argenfunds Renta Pesos   68,597,805    2,873,722 
Argenfunds Renta Total   548,961,979    2,078,163 
Argenfunds Renta Variable   464,860,603    81,924 
Argenfunds Retorno Absoluto   221,770,195    1,919,264 
Pionero Acciones   25,878,517    9,000,781 
Pionero Ahorro Dólares   22,907,559    7,790,455 
Pionero Argentina Bicentenario   424,876,097    5,824,125 
Pionero Capital   158,090,533    635,741 

 

51

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 Crecimiento   3,105,199,167    6,568,048 
Pionero Desarrollo   6,481,940,577    15,566,351 
Pionero Empresas FCI Abierto Pymes   314,982,791    6,319,114 
Pionero FF   72,580,951    4,627,310 
Pionero Gestión   2,211,201,380    14,024,682 
Pionero Infraestructura   4,065,262,653    9,160,820 
Pionero Pesos   1,652,914,879    53,172,007 
Pionero Pesos Plus   23,652,589,835    456,742,474 
Pionero Recovery   100,000    100 
Pionero Renta   47,819,987    12,318,414 
Pionero Renta Ahorro   248,683,236    19,623,919 
Pionero Renta Ahorro Plus   1,111,815,979    15,950,694 
Pionero Renta Balanceado   8,297,750,676    25,249,945 
Pionero Renta Estratégico   717,639,103    11,695,114 
Pionero Renta Fija Dólares   3,618,133    960,885 
Pionero Renta Mixta I   149,221,041    3,817,778 
Pionero Retorno   1,990,816,358    4,315,216 

 

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 September 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   219,374,095 
Other debt securities     
Government securities computable for the minimum cash requirements   289,243,933 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     
Special guarantee accounts with the BCRA   32,900,551 
Total   541,518,579 

 

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.

 

52

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)  

 

There follows a description of the situation of Banco Macro SA as of September 30, 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 11 Members of the Board of Directors. 

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

 

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

Reason: Supposed non-compliance with article 1 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, head of Foreign Exchange and Banking Operations manager and Compliance manager. 

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

 

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

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

Responsibles parties: Banco Macro SA, Foreign exchange Team Leader, Foreign Exchange Control Head, Banking Transactions Manager and Compliance Manager. 

Status: The case is at its initial stage. The defenses were filed on October.

 

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. 

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

 

53

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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, 10 members of the Board, 3 regular members of the Statutory Audit Committee and the person/s responsible for market. 

Status: on 10/28/2014 the Bank and the persons involved filed their defenses offering evidence and requesting their acquittal. On 08/03/2015 the term to produce evidence was closed and on 08/19/2015 the defendants lodged their memorials. On 03/04/2021, the Board of Directors of the CNV filed a resolution dismissing the nullity and imposing a fine to the Bank jointly and severally with its Directors at the moment when the facts 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. On August 10, 2023, the Court considered the notice sent to the Argentine Government’s legal counsel. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, court fees have been paid, the Attorney General has issued a resolution (stating that there were no formal restrictions to considering the appeals admissible) and the CNV has responded to the appeals and sent the notification to the Argentine Attorney General’s Office.

 

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 and twenty-three members of the Management Body during the period that is the subject matter of these summary proceedings. 

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

 

File: No. 1208/2014 (UIF Resolution No. 13/2016) dated 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 and eleven Members of the Board of Directors. 

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

 

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

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

Persons subject to the summary proceedings: Banco Macro SA and 11 Members of the Board Directors. 

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

 

54

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency) 

 

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
09/30/2023
   09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Subordinated Resettable – Class A  USD400,000,000(1)   USD400,000,000    144,483,267    146,532,380 
Non-subordinated – Class E  USD17,000,000(2)   USD17,000,000    5,453,357    5,516,677 
Total              149,936,624    152,049,057 

  

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.

 

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.

 

55

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency) 

 

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

 

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

 

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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties   1,720,135,207    1,472,780,306 
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)   399,504,059    380,912,574 
Outstanding checks not yet paid   40,042,242    40,514,660 
Checks already deposited and pending clearance   37,215,401    34,187,282 

 

(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).

 

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.

 

56

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency) 

 

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.

 

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.

 

57

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency) 

 

Additionally, profits may only be distributed to the extent that the financial institution has positive results, after deducting, on a non-accounting basis, from retained earnings and the optional reserves for the future distribution of profits, (i) the amounts of the legal and other earnings reserves which are mandatory, (ii) all debit amounts of each one of the accounting items recognized in “Other Comprehensive Income”, (iii) income from 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 September 30, 2023 was 43,478,575 (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.

 

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.

 

58

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency) 

 

In addition, the shareholders decided to partially apply 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. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, all the installments have been settled.

 

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 September 2023, together with the integration thereof (computable equity) as of the end of such month:

 

Item  09/30/2023 
Minimum capital requirements   215,276,281 
Computable equity   1,003,597,512 
Capital surplus   788,321,231 

 

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

 

During the second half of 2019, started a period with significant volatility for the market values of government and private financial instruments and also started a process of rescheduling maturities and swaps of certain government debt instruments. 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 debt restructuring process continued both under local and foreign legislation, including various voluntary swaps and the agreements reached regarding obligations with the Paris Club and the International Monetary Fund. At present, the Argentine Ministry of Economy is also engaged in entering into agreements within the framework of the review process carried out by the agency’s staff, 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 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.

 

Particularly, as the end of 2019, the gap between the official exchange rate for the US dollar (primarily used for foreign trade) and alternative market values began to significantly widen, leading to increases in inflation levels and interest rates.

 

As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the abovementioned gap stands at about 185%.

 

On October 22, 2023, the Argentine general elections were held, in which the candidates who competed in the runoff held on November 19, 2023, were defined. This process ended in the electoral defeat of the party in charge of the Argentine Government, starting a transition period until December 10, 2023, date on which the new Executive Branch authorities will take office.

 

59

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency) 

 

In addition, the local and international macroeconomic context generates certain degree of uncertainty regarding its future progress, considering the residual effects of 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.

 

 60 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT B
 
CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)
 
COMMERCIAL  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
In normal situation   300,422,262    225,252,584 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   36,463,697    29,255,726 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   39,298,765    37,303,771 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   224,659,800    158,693,087 
           
Troubled   2,165,146    2,845,357 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral        145,931 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   1,578,042    1,880,204 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   587,104    819,222 
           
With high risk of insolvency   1,306,154    1,637,961 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral        176,898 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   1,174,278    1,207,254 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   131,876    253,809 
           
Subtotal commercial   303,893,562    229,735,902 
 61 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Performing   895,255,602    1,010,227,189 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   74,875,647    67,080,357 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   47,172,009    60,181,104 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   773,207,946    882,965,728 
           
Low risk   8,139,031    7,841,770 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   473,902    120,627 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   642,635    171,795 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   7,022,494    7,549,348 
           
Low risk - in special treatment   71,363    59,698 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   71,363    59,698 
           
Medium risk   6,108,357    5,368,505 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   217,679    37,355 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   448,208    138,553 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   5,442,470    5,192,597 
           
High risk   4,978,134    4,089,607 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   426,074    46,129 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   111,528    158,949 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   4,440,532    3,884,529 
           
Irrecoverable   2,441,633    1,832,535 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   4,509    62,317 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   139,477    289,947 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   2,297,647    1,480,271 
           
Subtotal consumer and mortgage   916,994,120    1,029,419,304 
Total   1,220,887,682    1,259,155,206 
 62 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

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

 

   09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Loans and other financing   1,153,412,067    1,216,063,104 
Added:          
Allowances for loans and other financing   21,712,964    22,351,345 
Adjustment amortized cost and fair value   5,836,519    3,427,373 
Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost   84,236    626,444 
Corporate bonds   3,146,139    2,110,753 
Subtract:          
Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value   (396,825)   (318,220)
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities   37,092,582    14,894,407 
Total computable items   1,220,887,682    1,259,155,206 
 63 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT C
 
CONSOLIDATED CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

   09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Number of customers  Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   80,659,135    6.61    44,220,186    3.51 
50 next largest customers   96,874,790    7.93    81,339,928    6.46 
100 next largest customers   74,074,047    6.07    66,539,440    5.28 
Other customers   969,279,710    79.39    1,067,055,652    84.75 
                     
Total (1)   1,220,887,682    100.00    1,259,155,206    100.00 

 

(1) See reconciliation in Exhibit B. 

 64 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT D
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 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   2,002,230   976,512   108,655   187,838   235,847   40,555   3,551,745 
Financial sector       11,723,917   337,310   1,019,256   2,756,929   2,217,665   996,726   19,051,803 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   6,574,847   527,804,134   154,351,731   176,258,926   254,731,475   209,541,136   237,213,216   1,566,475,465 
                                  
Total   6,574,955   541,530,281   155,665,553   177,386,837   257,676,242   211,994,648   238,250,497   1,589,079,013 

 

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 September 30, 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    219   2,751,621   1,167,636   211,360   379,868   594,645   351,258   5,456,607 
Financial sector        99,784   134,390   1,134,973   413,434   621,115   189,755   2,593,451 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents    7,068,933   533,538,896   147,821,712   179,661,108   227,221,025   243,319,718   307,968,874   1,646,600,266 
                                 
Total  7,069,152   536,390,301   149,123,738   181,007,441   228,014,327   244,535,478   308,509,887   1,654,650,324 

 

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

 65 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT F
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 2023)

 

                           Depreciation of the period     
Item  Original value at beginning of fiscal year   Total life estimated in years   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Difference for conversion   Accumulated   Transfers   Decrease   Difference for conversion   Of the period   At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
period
 
Cost                                                    
Real property  193,407,042   50   194,232   103,732   662,847       23,021,585   (4,210)  17,911       3,276,408   26,275,872   167,884,517 
Furniture and facilities  30,031,378   10   796,853   2,682   574,588   (14)  15,258,871   1,179   2,682       1,893,397   17,150,765   14,249,358 
Machinery and equipment  43,603,191   5   4,368,290   12,465   116,466   (63)  31,188,917   795   13,141   172   4,223,625   35,400,368   12,675,051 
Vehicles  5,840,536   5   1,444,385   458,042   (5,956)  (429)  4,695,519   4,404   364,742   28   498,317   4,833,526   1,986,968 
Other  1,683   3   205   80       24   666       80   36   401   1,023   809 
Work in progress  2,633,684       4,229,859       (1,349,092)                              5,514,451 
Right of use real property  16,499,766   5   1,443,314   845,400   2,823   (4,397)  11,076,009   (450)  444,093   18,124   2,090,204   12,739,794   4,356,312 
Right of use furniture      5   1,625,432                               49,637   49,637   1,575,795 
Total property, plant and equipment  292,017,280       14,102,570   1,422,401   1,676   (4,879)  85,241,567   1,718   842,649   18,360   12,031,989   96,450,985   208,243,261 

 

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 September 30, 2023)

 

                           Depreciation of the fiscal year     
Item  Original 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   Residual
value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                                    
Real property  189,665,843   50   1,209,801   248,187   2,779,585       19,064,854   (159,528)  42,649       4,158,908   23,021,585   170,385,457 
Furniture and facilities  26,164,138   10   840,286   3,360   3,030,681   (367)  12,889,894   9   1,118   (297)  2,335,988   15,224,476   14,806,902 
Machinery and equipment  37,213,452   5   4,264,045   11,358   2,137,420   (368)  25,691,780   (3,119)  10,884   (928)  5,469,052   31,145,901   12,457,290 
Vehicles  5,288,011   5   914,073   358,564   (18,706)  15,722   4,336,053   (1,420)  234,321   29   534,386   4,634,727   1,205,809 
Other  3,532   3               (1,849)  1,683           (2,151)  1,134   666   1,017 
Work in progress  6,276,993       5,504,902       (9,148,211)                              2,633,684 
Right of use real property  14,939,649   5   1,761,825   195,420       (6,288)  8,339,270       121,265   (516)  2,835,383   11,052,872   5,446,894 
Total property, plant and equipment  279,551,618       14,494,932   816,889   (1,219,231)  6,850   70,323,534   (164,058)  410,237   (3,863)  15,334,851   85,080,227   206,937,053 
 66 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT F
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 2023)

 

                           Depreciation of the period     
Item  Original 
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   Residual value
 at the end of 
the period
 
Cost                                                
Leased properties  805,735   50           (1)      121,811   2,311       10,877   134,999   670,735 
Other investment properties  17,536,411   50   918,411   45,909   (1,211)  9   566,638   5,100   32,819   311,983   850,902   17,556,809 
Total investment property  18,342,146       918,411   45,909   (1,212)  9   688,449   7,411   32,819   322,860   985,901   18,227,544 

 

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 September 30, 2023)

 

                           Depreciation for the fiscal year     
Item  Original 
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   Residual value
at the end of
the fiscal year
 
Cost                                                
Leased properties  914,156   50   2,349       (110,770)      33,025   78,086       10,700   121,811   683,924 
Other investment properties  2,784,869   50   20,267,281   53,456   (5,462,274)  (9)  224,350   (11,580)  4,667   358,535   566,638   16,969,773 
Total investment property  3,699,025       20,269,630   53,456   (5,573,044)  (9)  257,375   66,506   4,667   369,235   688,449   17,653,697 

 

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

 

 67 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT G
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 2023)

 

                       Depreciation of the period     
Item  Original value
at beginning
of fiscal year
   Useful 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  22,675,226   5   1,524,964       (303)  15,878,809   (682)      2,849,216   18,727,343   5,472,544 
Other intangible assets  78,957,841   5   11,352,744   102,204   (3,384)  50,374,766   1,028   11,882   9,548,981   59,912,893   30,292,104 
Total intangible assets  101,633,067       12,877,708   102,204   (3,687)  66,253,575   346   11,882   12,398,197   78,640,236   35,764,648 

 

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 September 30, 2023)

 

                       Depreciation for the fiscal year     
Item  Original value 
at beginning 
of fiscal year
   Useful 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  19,827,662   5   2,664,739       182,825   12,128,959   6,858       3,742,992   15,878,809   6,796,417 
Other intangible assets  64,359,023   5   14,829,016   68,173   (162,025)  38,799,965   (2,704)  2,668   11,530,640   50,325,233   28,632,608 
Total intangible assets  84,186,685       17,493,755   68,173   20,800   50,928,924   4,154   2,668   15,273,632   66,204,042   35,429,025 
 68 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT H
 
CONSOLIDATED DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

   09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Number of customers  Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   218,794,591    10.89    312,135,488    11.86 
50 next largest customers   141,870,816    7.06    267,993,257    10.18 
100 next largest customers   85,152,753    4.24    125,062,687    4.75 
Other customers   1,563,336,431    77.81    1,926,414,721    73.21 
                     
Total   2,009,154,591    100.00    2,631,606,153    100.00 
 69 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT I
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 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   1,938,477,584    107,264,316    10,757,052    1,724,094    134,254    16,392    2,058,373,692 
From the non-financial government sector   175,716,112    4,517,592    2,162,334              1,697    182,397,735 
From the financial sector   3,452,363                             3,452,363 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   1,759,309,109    102,746,724    8,594,718    1,724,094    134,254    14,695    1,872,523,594 
                                    
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   10,534,801                             10,534,801 
                                    
Derivative instruments   15,916    21,795    1,790                   39,501 
                                    
Repo transactions   38,898,523                             38,898,523 
Other financial institutions   38,898,523                             38,898,523 
                                    
Other financial liabilities   314,620,872    716,872    677,532    1,147,474    1,780,782    3,388,276    322,331,808 
                                    
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   1,065,050    2,313,244    2,172,624                   5,550,918 
                                    
Issued corporate bonds        19,946    19,946    5,476,838              5,516,730 
                                    
Subordinated corporate bonds        4,639,473         4,639,473    9,278,947    153,598,477    172,156,370 
                                    
Total   2,303,612,746    114,975,646    13,628,944    12,987,879    11,193,983    157,003,145    2,613,402,343 

 

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

 70 Jorge Pablo Brito
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 September 30, 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   2,411,060,310    230,654,707    40,129,386    3,864,242    24,977    74,841    2,685,808,463 
From the non-financial government sector   218,977,706    6,876,575    2,071,523    9,136              227,934,940 
From the financial sector   3,358,992                             3,358,992 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   2,188,723,612    223,778,132    38,057,863    3,855,106    24,977    74,841    2,454,514,531 
                                    
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   1,068,628                             1,068,628 
                                    
Derivative instruments   3,484    1,332                        4,816 
                                    
Other financial liabilities   265,666,507    865,996    786,340    1,496,218    2,489,862    5,751,195    277,056,118 
                                    
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   593,977    1,051,220    3,284,730    91,355              5,021,282 
                                    
Issued corporate bonds        20,262    19,602    40,525    5,584,331         5,664,720 
                                    
Subordinated corporate bonds             4,773,098    4,773,098    9,546,195    162,795,445    181,887,836 
                                    
Total   2,678,392,906    232,593,517    48,993,156    10,265,438    17,645,365    168,621,481    3,156,511,863 

 

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

 71 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT J
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 2023)

 

           Decreases         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of
fiscal year
   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   Monetary
effects
generated by
provisions
   09/30/2023 
Provisions for eventual commitments   1,415,488    350,168              (831,637)   934,019 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   1,017                   (517)   500 
Other   4,095,136    2,951,491    25,594    1,515,014    (2,500,554)   3,005,465 
                               
Total provisions   5,511,641    3,301,659    25,594    1,515,014    (3,332,708)   3,939,984 

 

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 September 30, 2023)

 

           Decreases         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of
fiscal year
   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   Monetary
effects
generated by
provisions
   12/31/2022 
Provisions for eventual commitments   1,349,828    975,148              (909,488)   1,415,488 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   1,974                  (957)   1,017 
Other   5,144,301    5,338,488        3,626,740    (2,760,913)   4,095,136 
                              
Total provisions   6,496,103    6,313,636         3,626,740    (3,671,358)   5,511,641 
 72 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT L
 
CONSOLIDATED FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

   09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
       Total per currency   Total 
Item  Total parent
company and
local branches
   US dollar   Euro   Real   Other     
Assets                              
Cash and deposits in banks   382,774,653    379,411,108    2,462,453    81,717    819,375    427,904,283 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1)   800,744,655    800,744,655                   361,478,723 
Other financial assets   33,829,682    33,828,948    704         30    31,842,473 
Loans and other financing   77,101,416    75,304,572    10,265         1,786,579    73,012,810 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   77,101,416    75,304,572    10,265         1,786,579    73,012,810 
Other debt securities   50,680,099    50,680,099                   109,365,968 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   14,568,050    14,545,834    22,216              9,950,102 
Equity Instruments at fair value through profit or loss   446,162    446,162                   323,821 
                               
Total assets   1,360,144,717    1,354,961,378    2,495,638    81,717    2,605,984    1,013,878,180 
                               
Liabilities                              
Deposits   313,413,156    312,670,771    742,385              347,430,607 
Non-financial government sector   12,231,237    12,231,237                   12,520,379 
Financial sector   3,076,432    3,076,432                   2,842,689 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   298,105,487    297,363,102    742,385              332,067,539 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   10,534,764    10,534,764                   1,068,628 
Other financial liabilities   38,881,399    38,233,200    592,425         55,774    32,704,522 
Financing from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   5,270,245    3,471,010    12,656         1,786,579    4,870,819 
Issued corporate bonds   5,453,357    5,453,357                   5,516,677 
Subordinated corporate bonds   144,483,267    144,483,267                   146,532,380 
Other non-financial liabilities   1,203,274    1,203,274                   109,832 
                               
Total liabilities   519,239,462    516,049,643    1,347,466         1,842,353    538,233,465 

 

(1)Mainly including Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency for 667,974,973 and Argentine government Treasury bonds tied to the US dollar for 88,769,969.

 

 73 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT Q
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

   Net financial Income / (Loss) 
   Mandatory measurement 
Item  Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss                    
(Loss) / Gain from government securities   (60,766,935)   20,018,304    43,423,051    56,617,494 
Gain from private securities   16,023,709    21,710,331    16,787,672    29,144,928 
Gain from derivative financial instruments                    
Forward transactions   826,538    1,715,152    250,612    271,129 
Loss from other financial assets   (1,047,023)   (814,852)   (82,366)   (103,923)
Gain / (Loss) from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,791,319    1,825,041    (186,516)   13,610,660 
Gain from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (1)   7,248,486    8,891,146    643,313    4,499,275 
For measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                    
Loss from derivative financial instruments                    
Options   (433,863)   (4,405,842)          
                     
Total   (36,357,769)   48,939,280    60,835,766    104,039,563 

 

(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.

 

 74 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT Q
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 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 09/30/2023    Accumulated from beginning of year up to 09/30/2023    Quarter ended 09/30/2022    Accumulated from beginning of year up to 09/30/2022 
Interest income                
for cash and bank deposits   1,270,473    3,202,881    231,026    286,006 
for government securities   190,065,241    581,604,747    158,699,291    226,036,554 
for private securities   83,080    368,230    78,595    228,643 
for loans and other financing                    
Non-financial public sector   4,009,810    9,010,730    711,226    2,399,782 
Financial sector   568,429    1,079,327    197,945    739,906 
Non-financial private sector                    
Overdrafts   27,341,267    64,456,568    15,587,903    35,414,483 
Documents   28,207,980    62,114,419    14,703,678    35,893,876 
Mortgage loans   21,805,160    63,206,443    20,261,691    56,621,116 
Pledge loans   1,705,573    4,555,716    1,438,783    4,799,906 
Personal loans   38,195,218    122,465,080    44,269,780    137,381,380 
Credit cards   32,044,714    93,937,848    20,636,884    56,550,839 
Financial leases   363,705    718,735    178,701    469,146 
Other   29,059,713    70,792,693    14,110,169    38,247,012 
for repo transactions                    
Central Bank of Argentina   37,563,220    73,509,754    9,130,382    12,159,058 
Other financial institutions   16,678    43,529    172,711    649,861 
                     
Total   412,300,261    1,151,066,700    300,408,765    607,877,568 
Interest expenses                    
for Deposits                    
Non-financial Private sector                    
Checking accounts   (21,220,370)   (49,168,945)   (8,003,670)   (13,317,569)
Saving accounts   (2,739,010)   (7,763,530)   (2,158,326)   (5,450,259)
Time deposits and investments accounts   (286,507,651)   (728,526,125)   (162,113,157)   (360,297,772)
for financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   (236,446)   (888,094)   (283,771)   (645,269)
for repo transactions                    
Other financial institutions   (2,156,542)   (7,281,804)   (208,429)   (1,877,066)
for other financial liabilities   (1,185,734)   (3,017,325)   (465,875)   (1,010,686)
for issued corporate bonds   (28,284)   (81,472)   (27,272)   (572,605)
for other subordinated corporate bonds   (2,360,621)   (6,787,379)   (2,285,743)   (7,106,766)
                     
Total   (316,434,658)   (803,514,674)   (175,546,243)   (390,277,992)
 75 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT Q
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

   Income of the period   Other comprehensive
income
   Income of the period   Other comprehensive
income
 
Interest and adjustment for the
application of the effective interest
rate of financial assets measured at
fair value through other comprehensive income
  Quarter
ended 09/30/2023
   Accumulated from beginning of year up to 09/30/2023   Quarter ended 09/30/2023   Accumulated from beginning of year up to 09/30/2023   Quarter ended 09/30/2022   Accumulated from beginning of year up to 09/30/2022   Quarter ended 09/30/2022   Accumulated from beginning of year up to 09/30/2022 
for debt government securities  16,826,528   73,650,831   (1,969,508)  (365,838)  26,417,955   232,832,551   20,123,708   3,273,589 
Total  16,826,528   73,650,831   (1,969,508)  (365,838)  26,417,955   232,832,551   20,123,708   3,273,589 

 

   Income of the period 
Item  Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated from
beginning of year
up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated from
beginning of year
up to
09/30/2022
 
Commissions income                
Commissions related to obligations   22,299,782    67,934,984    21,514,365    64,720,741 
Commissions related to credits   192,197    534,522    223,008    607,468 
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees   21,058    44,820    4,530    7,177 
Commissions related to securities value   1,346,585    3,418,306    489,621    1,817,559 
Commissions for credit cards   12,799,933    38,653,531    12,725,458    38,520,884 
Commissions for insurances   1,901,682    6,129,585    2,005,276    6,521,042 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   869,614    2,614,911    783,882    2,457,028 
                     
Total   39,430,851    119,330,659    37,746,140    114,651,899 
                     
Commissions expenses                    
Commissions related to trading with debt securities   (69,915)   (173,074)   (92,812)   (105,434)
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   (227,710)   (685,824)   (217,870)   (401,416)
Other                    
Commissions paid ATM exchange   (2,451,704)   (7,146,894)   (2,400,400)   (7,520,429)
Checkbooks commissions and clearing houses   (788,075)   (2,381,683)   (720,365)   (2,038,361)
Credit cards and foreign trade commissions   (402,545)   (1,173,542)   (377,840)   (1,134,740)
                     
Total   (3,939,949)   (11,561,017)   (3,809,287)   (11,200,380)
 76 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT R
 
VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 2023)

 

       Movements between stages of the period         
           ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
         
Item  Balances at
beginning of
the
fiscal year
   ECL of the
next 12
months
   Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
   Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
   Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
   09/30/2023 
Other financial assets  184,949   80,490           (115,043)  150,396 
Loans and other financing  22,351,345   5,576,267   2,538,532   7,093,388   (15,846,568)  21,712,964 
Other financial institutions  16,539   21,782           (15,093)  23,228 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                      0 
Overdrafts  1,070,337   596,328   59,614   480,073   (886,508)  1,319,844 
Documents  1,150,186   984,408   310,565   374,975   (964,885)  1,855,249 
Mortgage loans  2,425,451   (262,280)  323,887   806,505   (1,485,622)  1,807,941 
Pledge loans  385,253   (32,540)  93,448   4,412   (223,621)  226,952 
Personal loans  8,426,019   1,795,969   311,518   2,377,219   (5,670,895)  7,239,830 
Credit cards  5,618,716   1,735,411   833,702   2,792,039   (4,425,837)  6,554,031 
Financial leases  43,954   (9,597)  6,236   8,852   (29,950)  19,495 
Other  3,214,890   746,786   599,562   249,313   (2,144,157)  2,666,394 
Eventual commitments  1,415,488   377,865   (3,826)      (855,508)  934,019 
Other debt securities  1,616   4,593           (2,328)  3,881 
Total of allowances  23,953,398   6,039,215   2,534,706   7,093,388   (16,819,447)  22,801,260 

 

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 September 30, 2023)

 

       Movements between stages for the fiscal year         
           ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
         
Item  Balances at
beginning of
the
fiscal year
   ECL of the
next 12
months
   Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
   Financial
instruments
with
impairment
   Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
   12/31/2022 
Other financial assets  104,659   169,424           (89,134)  184,949 
Loans and other financing  38,113,618   4,808,329   (4,991,725)  2,712,029   (18,290,906)  22,351,345 
Other financial institutions  14,445   8,847           (6,753)  16,539 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                        
Overdrafts  2,803,088   533,734   9,091   (1,128,558)  (1,147,018)  1,070,337 
Documents  3,805,253   (63,032)  (929,431)  39,964   (1,702,568)  1,150,186 
Mortgage loans  7,907,277   575,786   (4,924,350)  1,733,100   (2,866,362)  2,425,451 
Pledge loans  488,937   190,245   (35,509)  (26,576)  (231,844)  385,253 
Personal loans  9,816,194   2,017,597   1,073,467   1,112,338   (5,593,577)  8,426,019 
Credit cards  6,391,938   1,349,377   1,082,518   648,295   (3,853,412)  5,618,716 
Financial leases  57,851   26,808   73   (9,540)  (31,238)  43,954 
Other  6,828,635   168,967   (1,267,584)  343,006   (2,858,134)  3,214,890 
Eventual commitments  1,349,828   877,313   194,883       (1,006,536)  1,415,488 
Other debt securities  2,148   786           (1,318)  1,616 
Total of allowances  39,570,253   5,855,852   (4,796,842)  2,712,029   (19,387,894)  23,953,398 
 77 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
ASSETS                
Cash and deposits in banks  9      424,324,887    487,587,127 
Cash         107,379,852    56,093,035 
Central Bank of Argentina         219,374,095    291,575,393 
Other local and foreign entities         97,547,309    139,894,080 
Other         23,631    24,619 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss  9  A   759,475,043    399,672,695 
Derivative financial instruments  9      768,978    87,150 
Repo transactions  9      157,364,611    125,809,935 
Other financial assets  5, 7 and 9  R   116,924,175    87,884,896 
Loans and other financing  6, 7 and 9  B, C, D and R   1,140,874,030    1,215,605,783 
Non-financial public sector         3,160,875    4,483,407 
Other financial entities         14,538,086    1,883,890 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents         1,123,175,069    1,209,238,486 
Other debt securities  7 and 9  A and R   591,518,427    1,481,905,783 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee  9 and 30      51,106,459    61,140,324 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss  8 and 9  A   1,762,048    1,434,122 
Investment in subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements  11      48,141,142    36,163,398 
Property, plant and equipment     F   207,917,940    206,788,849 
Intangible assets     G   35,218,714    35,191,297 
Other non-financial assets  12      24,035,338    23,349,967 
Non-current assets held for sale         16,870,874    17,991,543 
TOTAL ASSETS         3,576,302,666    4,180,612,869 

 78 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
LIABILITIES                
Deposits  9 and 14  H and I   1,997,087,370    2,616,359,426 
Non-financial public sector         177,707,333    223,368,942 
Financial sector         3,452,362    3,358,992 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents         1,815,927,675    2,389,631,492 
Derivative financial instruments  9  I   39,501    4,816 
Repo transactions  9  I   38,794,740      
Other financial liabilities  9 and 15  I   230,970,967    233,431,928 
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions  9  I   5,506,905    4,974,902 
Issued corporate bonds  9 and 35  I   5,951,537    6,102,122 
Current income tax liabilities  20      19,743,384    18,193,919 
Subordinated corporate bonds  9 and 35  I   144,881,690    146,826,033 
Provisions  16  J and R   3,912,818    5,490,833 
Deferred income tax liabilities         24,986,915    26,857,812 
Other non-financial liabilities  17      96,856,602    81,405,160 
TOTAL LIABILITIES         2,568,732,429    3,139,646,951 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Capital stock  28  K   639,413    639,413 
Non-capital contributions         12,429,781    12,429,781 
Adjustments to shareholders’ equity         365,521,317    365,521,317 
Earnings reserved         545,145,564    574,601,010 
Unappropriated retained earnings         397,812    277,517 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income         161,001    63,762 
Net income of the period / fiscal year         83,275,349    87,433,118 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY         1,007,570,237    1,040,965,918 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES         3,576,302,666    4,180,612,869 

 

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. 

 79 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2022
 
Interest income     Q   424,904,083    1,218,586,457    326,206,476    839,312,355 
Interest expense     Q   (315,329,862)   (800,737,889)   (175,142,111)   (389,350,558)
Net interest income         109,574,221    417,848,568    151,064,365    449,961,797 
                           
Commissions income  21  Q   38,320,233    116,663,799    37,506,646    113,568,895 
Commissions expense     Q   (2,912,999)   (8,977,799)   (3,244,134)   (9,394,711)
Net commissions income         35,407,234    107,686,000    34,262,512    104,174,184 
Subtotal (Net interest income plus Net commissions income)         144,981,455    525,534,568    185,326,877    554,135,981 
                           
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss     Q   (54,381,907)   20,086,786    53,976,786    90,112,081 
Profit from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost         137,288    137,389         (12)
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency  22      237,106,892    399,109,882    37,676,589    62,967,237 
Other operating income  23      9,237,291    23,632,445    7,547,366    25,849,546 
Allowances for loan losses         (4,823,343)   (18,062,367)   (3,405,975)   (8,174,661)
Net operating income         332,257,676    950,438,703    281,121,643    724,890,172 
                           
Employee benefits  24      (41,705,420)   (119,729,843)   (41,377,670)   (117,306,922)
Administrative expenses  25      (21,864,588)   (62,741,147)   (19,155,038)   (56,894,755)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets     F and G   (8,115,329)   (24,322,344)   (7,726,968)   (22,656,053)
Other operating expenses  26      (44,345,169)   (131,871,621)   (40,342,513)   (109,861,204)
Operating income         216,227,170    611,773,748    172,519,454    418,171,238 
                           
Income from subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements  11      8,960,797    11,563,055    2,127,505    5,432,323 
Loss on net monetary position         (212,071,754)   (500,811,167)   (137,056,998)   (344,327,969)
                           
Income before tax on continuing operations         13,116,213    122,525,636    37,589,961    79,275,592 
Income tax on continuing operations  20.b)     (5,631,566)   (39,250,287)   (16,467,379)   (25,574,552)
Net income from continuing operations         7,484,647    83,275,349    21,122,582    53,701,040 
Net income of the period         7,484,647    83,275,349    21,122,582    53,701,040 

 80 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

SEPARATE EARNINGS PER SHARE

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

Items  Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2022
 
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders   7,484,647    83,275,349    21,122,582    53,701,040 
Plus: Potential diluted earnings per common share                    
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders adjusted as per diluted earnings   7,484,647    83,275,349    21,122,582    53,701,040 
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the period   639,413    639,413    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    639,413    639,413 
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)   11.7055    130.2372    33.0343    83.9849 
 81 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2022
 
Net income of the period         7,484,647    83,275,349    21,122,582    53,701,040 
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss                          
Foreign currency translation differences in Financial Statements conversion         128,071    (308,074)   (423,023)   (1,753,873)
Foreign currency translation differences of the period         128,071    (308,074)   (423,023)   (1,753,873)
Profit or loss from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))         (1,450,343)   366,548    5,529,007    (3,747,478)
Profit or loss of the period from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)     Q   (1,874,821)   (404,603)   20,274,162    3,991,178 
Adjustment for reclassification of the period         (356,476)   968,523    (11,767,998)   (9,756,530)
Income tax  20.b)     780,954    (197,372)   (2,977,157)   2,017,874 
Interest in Other Comprehensive (Loss) / Income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method         (94,687)   38,765    (150,454)   (717,589)
(Loss) / Income of the period from interest in Other Comprehensive Income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method         (94,687)   38,765    (150,454)   (717,589)
Total Other Comprehensive (Loss) / Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss         (1,416,959)   97,239    4,955,530    (6,218,940)
Total Other Comprehensive (Loss) / Income         (1,416,959)   97,239    4,955,530    (6,218,940)
Total Comprehensive Income of the period         6,067,688    83,372,588    26,078,112    47,482,100 

 

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 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 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  365,521,317  914,308  (850,546) 206,087,542  368,513,468  87,710,635  1,040,965,918 
Total comprehensive income of the period                               
-   Net income of the period                          83,275,349  83,275,349 
-   Other comprehensive income of the period              (308,074) 405,313           97,239 
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 25, 2023                               
-   Legal reserve                    17,486,625     (17,486,625)   
-   Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization (1)                       (46,942,071) (68,581,526) (115,523,597)
-   Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                          (1,244,672) (1,244,672)
Amount at the end of the period     639,413  12,429,781  365,521,317  606,234  (445,233) 223,574,167  321,571,397  83,673,161  1,007,570,237 

 

(1)Seer Note 31 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 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  365,521,317  2,374,940  8,981,800  191,681,472  290,413,864  72,030,346  944,072,933 
Total comprehensive income of the period                               
-   Net income of the period                          53,701,040  53,701,040 
-   Other comprehensive income of the period              (1,753,873) (4,465,067)          (6,218,940)
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 29, 2022                               
-   Legal reserve                    14,406,069     (14,406,069)   
-   Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization                       78,099,605  (56,144,821) 21,954,784 
-   Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                          (1,201,939) (1,201,939)
Amount at the end of the period     639,413  12,429,781  365,521,317  621,067  4,516,733  206,087,541  368,513,469  53,978,557  1,012,307,878 

 

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. 

 83 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

Items  Notes   09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Cash flows from operating activities               
Income of the period before income tax        122,525,636    79,275,592 
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the period        500,811,167    344,327,969 
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:               
Amortization and depreciation        24,322,344    22,656,053 
Allowance for loan losses        18,062,367    8,174,661 
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency        (171,371,572)   (115,031,691)
Other adjustments        318,071,732    198,254,149 
                
Net increase / (decrease) from operating assets:               
                
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        (359,802,348)   (288,826,309)
Derivative financial instruments        (681,828)   (323,627)
Repo transactions        (31,554,676)   (24,598,269)
Loans and other financing               
Non-financial public sector        1,322,532    5,162,202 
Other financial entities        (12,654,196)   3,739,482 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents        68,001,050    167,372,451 
Other debt securities        209,501,959    85,649,363 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee        10,033,865    5,833,109 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss        (327,926)   7,040,654 
Other assets        (41,405,989)   44,613,678 
                
Net increase / (decrease) from operating liabilities:               
                
Deposits               
Non-financial public sector        (45,661,609)   97,941,636 
Financial sector        93,370    (769,143)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents        (573,703,817)   247,500,542 
Derivative financial instruments        34,685    (5,503)
Repo transactions        38,794,740    835,220 
Other liabilities        (10,585,512)   (59,465,589)
Income tax payments        (12,638,957)   (922,692)
                
Total cash from operating activities (A)        51,187,017    828,433,938 
 84 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

Items  Notes   09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Cash flows from investing activities               
Payments:               
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets        (22,550,935)   (40,567,122)
Other payments related to investing activities             (90,826)
Total cash used in investing activities (B)        (22,550,935)   (40,657,948)
Cash flows from financing activities               
Payments:               
Dividends   38    (16,695)   (30,682,677)
Non-subordinated corporate bonds        (59,661)   (9,615,733)
Subordinated corporate bonds        (4,282,616)   (4,711,518)
Other payments related to financing activities        (2,057,624)   (1,551,522)
Collections / Incomes:               
Non subordinated corporate bonds             5,992,062 
Financing to local financial entities        801,970    4,877,598 
Total cash used in financing activities (C)        (5,614,626)   (35,691,790)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (D)        276,180,890    171,372,758 
Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents (E)        (942,980,855)   (658,545,387)
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D+E)        (643,778,509)   264,911,571 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year   27    1,486,117,398    1,190,354,777 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   27    842,338,889    1,455,266,348 

 

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. 

 85 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 18, 2023, Banco Macro SA acquired 100% of Macro Agro SAU’s (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) capital stock at USD 5,218,800 payable with the proceeds of this Company’s dividends. The main purpose of this company is grain brokerage. For further information see also Note 10.

 

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

 

On November 22, 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.

86

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

These condensed separate interim Financial Statements of the Bank were prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by the 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 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) was 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 nine-month period ended September 30, 2022, should have been modified. However, this situation did not generate differences in the shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 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 September 30, 2023, would have recorded a decrease in “other operating income” for an amount of 2,779,239 and in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 71,348 and an increase in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 2,573,067, and as a counterpart an increase 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 nine-month period ended September 30, 2023.

 

Applicable Accounting Policies

 

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Bank comply with the IFRS as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 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. 

87

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Going concern

 

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

 

Subsidiaries

 

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

 

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

 

As provided under IAS 27 “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements”, investments in subsidiaries were accounted for using the “equity method”, established in IAS 28 “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.

 

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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank maintains the following maximum exposures to credit risk related to this type of transactions:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   858,996,179    1,358,898,790 
Guarantees granted (1)   30,429,681    10,549,945 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)   2,468,023    1,245,912 
Subtotal   891,893,883    1,370,694,647 
Less: Allowance for ECL   (916,853)   (1,394,680)
Total   890,977,030    1,369,299,967 

 

(1)Includes transactions not covered by BCRA debtor classification standard. The Guarantees granted include an amount of 343,684 and 74,985, as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The Overdraft and unused agreed commitments include an amount of 749,338 and 921,304, as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

88

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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.

 

5.OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of the other financial assets as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement   63,305,292    32,508,664 
Sundry debtors (see Note 8)   51,198,761    54,236,538 
Receivables from other spot sales   873,846      
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement   559,379    446,905 
Private securities   63,401    100,387 
Other   1,073,892    777,351 
Subtotal   117,074,571    88,069,845 
Less: Allowances for ECL   (150,396)   (184,949)
Total   116,924,175    87,884,896 

 

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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Non-financial public sector (1)   3,160,875    4,483,407 
Other financial entities   14,538,086    1,883,890 
Other financial entities   14,561,314    1,900,429 
Less: allowance for ECL   (23,228)   (16,539)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   1,123,175,069    1,209,238,486 
Overdrafts   112,879,615    100,018,015 
Documents   214,617,635    164,757,115 
Mortgage loans   108,865,166    125,762,379 
Pledge loans   18,738,216    19,464,447 
Personal loans   198,376,322    289,550,202 
Credit cards   341,324,685    387,569,462 
Financial leases   1,469,069    2,817,300 
Other   148,497,043    141,609,053 
Less: allowance for ECL   (21,592,682)   (22,309,487)
Total   1,140,874,030    1,215,605,783 

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

89

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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.

 

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 September 30, 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.

90

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The following tables show the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement, as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
on a recurring basis as of September 30, 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   759,475,043    758,516,107         958,936 
Derivatives financial instruments   768,978         768,978      
Other financial assets   63,401              63,401 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   6,351,012    6,351,012           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,762,048    285,126         1,476,922 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   53,071,390    53,071,390           
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,938,485    4,938,485           
                     
Total   826,430,357    823,162,120    768,978    2,499,259 
                     
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Derivatives financial instruments   39,501    38,361    1,140      
                     
Total   39,501    38,361    1,140      

 

   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   399,672,695    397,576,453         2,096,242 
Derivatives financial instruments   87,150    38,991    48,159      
Other financial assets   100,387              100,387 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,434,122    42,575         1,391,547 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   263,825,372    263,825,372           
                     
Total   665,119,726    661,483,391    48,159    3,588,176 
                     
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Derivatives financial instruments   4,816         4,816      
                     
Total   4,816         4,816      

91

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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 September 30, 2023 
Reconciliation  Debt
instruments
    Other financial
assets
    Equity
instruments at
fair value
through profit
or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   2,096,242    100,387    1,391,547 
Transfers to level 3               
Transfers from level 3 (1)             (91,741)
Profit and loss   919,849    24,308    1,084,278 
Recognition and derecognition   (1,003,534)          
Monetary effects   (1,053,621)   (61,294)   (907,162)
Amount at the end of the period   958,936    63,401    1,476,922 

 

  As of December 31, 2022 
Reconciliation  Debt
instruments
    Other financial
assets
    Equity
instruments at
fair value
through profit
or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   4,419,260    122,758    8,357,711 
Transfers to level 3               
Transfers from level 3               
Profit and loss   1,485,522    10,288    7,305 
Recognition and derecognition   (1,629,197)   42,786    (5,095,099)
Monetary effects   (2,179,343)   (75,445)   (1,878,370)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year   2,096,242    100,387    1,391,547 

 

(1)Transfer of equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss from level 3 to level 1 that were measured using quoted prices (unadjusted) observable in active markets as of September 30, 2023.

 

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.

 

Except for the foregoing, as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Bank has not recognized any transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3. 

92

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

  09/30/2023 
Composition  Carrying amount   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3    Fair value  
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   424,324,887    424,324,887              424,324,887 
Repo transactions   157,364,611    157,364,611              157,364,611 
Other financial assets   116,860,774    116,860,774              116,860,774 
Loans and other financing   1,140,874,030              977,994,153    977,994,153 
Other debt securities   538,447,037    540,934,916    2,427,218    24,850    543,386,984 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   39,816,962    39,816,962              39,816,962 
Total   2,417,688,301    1,279,302,150    2,427,218    978,019,003    2,259,748,371 
                          
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   1,997,087,370    983,744,487         997,092,343    1,980,836,830 
Repo transactions   38,794,740    38,794,740              38,794,740 
Other financial liabilities   230,970,967    224,648,275    5,740,162         230,388,437 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   5,506,905    5,189,298    317,607         5,506,905 
Issued corporate bonds   5,951,537         5,992,741         5,992,741 
Subordinated corporate bonds   144,881,690         116,636,765         116,636,765 
Total   2,423,193,209    1,252,376,800    128,687,275    997,092,343    2,378,156,418 

 

  12/31/2022 
Composition  Carrying amount   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3    Fair value  
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   487,587,127    487,587,128              487,587,128 
Repo transactions   125,809,935    125,809,935              125,809,935 
Other financial assets   87,784,509    87,784,510              87,784,510 
Loans and other financing   1,215,605,783              1,060,324,917    1,060,324,917 
Other debt securities   1,218,080,411    1,039,569,131    167,944,127    195,642    1,207,708,900 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   61,140,324    61,140,324              61,140,324 
Total   3,196,008,089    1,801,891,028    167,944,127    1,060,520,559    3,030,355,714 
                          
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   2,616,359,426    1,304,616,942         1,309,594,487    2,614,211,429 
Other financial liabilities   233,431,928    224,696,699    8,881,560         233,578,259 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   4,974,902    4,839,360    104,606         4,943,966 
Issued corporate bonds   6,102,122         5,959,377         5,959,377 
Subordinated corporate bonds   146,826,033         119,831,697         119,831,697 
Total   3,007,694,411    1,534,153,001    134,777,240    1,309,594,487    2,978,524,728 

93

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

10.BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

10.1. Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)

 

On May 18, 2023, the Entity acquired 100% of the share capital and votes of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) from Inversora Juramento SA. Detailed information on this transaction is included in Note 12.1 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

10.2. Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA)

 

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

 

On November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors of the BCRA authorized the abovementioned purchase. Detailed information on this transaction is included in Note 12.2 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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Investment property (see Exhibit F)   16,776,521    16,164,070 
Advanced prepayments   3,646,181    4,683,969 
Tax advances   3,547,099    2,419,361 
Other   65,537    82,567 
Total   24,035,338    23,349,967 

 

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.

94 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, amounts balances related to transactions generated with related parties are as follows:

 

    As of September 30, 2023  
    Main subsidiaries                            
    Macro Bank
Limited
    Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
    Argenpay
SAU
    Fintech
SGR
    Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
    Associates     Key
management
personnel (2)
    Other
related
parties
      Total  
Assets                                        
Cash and deposits in banks   2,805                                        2,805  
Other financial assets                  5,876,061    440,000                    6,316,061  
Loans and other financing (3)                                                
Documents                                      40,088     40,088  
Overdraft                                 58,508    2,106,633     2,165,141  
Credit cards                                 328,954    63,329     392,283  
Lease                       17,593              54,833     72,426  
Personal loans                                 544          544  
Mortgage loans                                 929,082          929,082  
Other loans (4)                                 262,366    3,687,007     3,949,373  
Guarantee granted                                      8,799,037     8,799,037  
Total assets   2,805              5,876,061    457,593         1,579,454    14,750,927     22,666,840  
Liabilities                                                
Deposits        13,239,509    69,004    149    4,833    149,034    1,643,766    1,678,329     16,784,624  
Other financial liabilities                                 1,066    7,735     8,801  
Issued corporate bonds        498,179                                   498,179  
Subordinated corporate bonds                  344,094    54,330                    398,424  
Other non-financial liabilities                                      2,260,351     2,260,351  
Total liabilities        13,737,688    69,004    344,243    59,163    149,034    1,644,832    3,946,415     19,950,379  

 

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

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

(3)The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of September 30, 2023 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 14,115,398, 44,688, 2,258,394 and 26,686,886, 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.

95 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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
Bank
Limited
    Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
    Argenpay
SAU
    Fintech
SGR
    Associates     Key
management
personnel (2)
    Other
related
parties
    Total  
Assets                                  
Cash and deposits in banks   2,883                                 2,883  
Other financial assets                  6,129,132                  6,129,132  
Loans and other financing (3)                                         
Documents                            114,274    855,117   969,391  
Overdraft                            331,569    101,210   432,779  
Credit cards                                 135,473   135,473  
Lease                            2,361        2,361  
Personal loans                            1,102,260        1,102,260  
Mortgage loans        4,293,335                   308,483    2,844,358   7,446,176  
Other loans (4)                                 3,128,566   3,128,566  
Total assets   2,883    4,293,335         6,129,132         1,858,947    7,064,724   19,349,021  
Liabilities                                         
Deposits        6,097,894    118,108    236    172,089    2,036,216    2,430,269   10,854,812  
Other financial liabilities                            1,042    23,712   24,754  
Issued corporate bonds        585,444                            585,444  
Subordinated corporate bonds                  293,653                  293,653  
Other non-financial liabilities                                 41,069   41,069  
Total liabilities        6,683,338    118,108    293,889    172,089    2,037,258    2,495,050   11,799,732  

 

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

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

(3)The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2022 for Macro Securities SAU, Fintech SGR, Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 9,199,534, 5,150,833, 2,575,658 and 34,210,943, 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.

96 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Profit or loss related to transactions generated during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 with related parties are as follows:

 

   As of September 30, 2023  
   Main subsidiaries                  
   Macro
Bank
Limited
  Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro Agro
SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (2)
   Other
related
parties
  Total  
Income / (Loss)                                   
Interest income      7,165           9,259       765,051   2,232,513  3,013,988 
Interest expense                      (48,256)  (121,685)  (38,306) (208,247)
Commissions income      45,363       1,395       660   171   32,649  80,238 
Commissions expense              (22,822)          (69)  (42) (22,933)
Other operating income      138,171   21   4,555,771   1,183           88  4,695,234 
Administrative expense                              (1,194,210) (1,194,210)
Other operating expense                              (166,406) (166,406)
Total Income / (Loss)      190,699   21   4,534,344   10,442   (47,596)  643,468   866,286  6,197,664 

 

   As of September 30, 2022      
   Main subsidiaries                        
   Macro
Bank
Limited
  Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (2)
   Other
related
parties
   Total   
Income / (Loss)                                    
Interest income     8,781               442,333   2,959,330    3,410,444     
Interest expense                 (29,035)  (165,304)  (25,117)   (219,456)    
Commissions income     30,908       1,373   558   114   84,814    117,767     
Commissions expense             (12,839)      (41)  (836)   (13,716)    
Other operating income  10  5,030   62   1,879,355           88    1,884,545     
Administrative expense                         (765,966)   (765,966)    
Other operating expense     (29,478)                  (117,292)   (146,770)    
Total Income / (Loss)  10  15,241   62   1,867,889   (28,477)  277,102   2,135,021    4,266,848     

 

(1)It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.
(2)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.

 

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

 

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

 

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of September 30, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 1,382,994 and 1,387,358, respectively.

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of September 30, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 3,907,958 and 2,620,209, respectively.

97 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Board of Directors   14    12 
Senior managers of the key management personnel   11    11 
Total   25    23 

 

14.DEPOSITS

 

The composition of deposits as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Non-financial public sector   177,707,333    223,368,942 
Financial sector   3,452,362    3,358,992 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   1,815,927,675    2,389,631,492 
Checking accounts   229,334,716    304,055,776 
Saving accounts   658,152,316    857,923,845 
Time deposits   886,884,948    1,154,713,449 
Investment accounts   6,524,870    41,614,317 
Other   35,030,825    31,324,105 
Total   1,997,087,370    2,616,359,426 

 

15.OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other financial liabilities as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants   123,169,840    149,339,193 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending settlement   63,366,640    32,606,571 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement   15,100,635    19,869,155 
Payment orders pending to foreign exchange settlement   8,299,547    10,485,424 
Collections and other transactions on account and behalf of others   7,208,436    5,700,070 
Finance leases liabilities   3,793,872    3,972,164 
Other   10,031,997    11,459,351 
Total   230,970,967    233,431,928 

98 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

 

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

 

   09/30/2023         
Composition  Within 12
months
   Over 12 months   09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties        500    500    1,017 
Letters of credits, guarantees and other commitments (1)   916,853         916,853    1,394,680 
Commercial claims in progress (2)   389,985    405,903    795,888    1,004,803 
Labor lawsuits   431,695    91,674    523,369    541,125 
Pension funds - reimbursement   494,547    577,981    1,072,528    1,053,317 
Other   3,300    600,380    603,680    1,495,891 
Total   2,236,380    1,676,438    3,912,818    5,490,833 

 

(1)These amounts correspond to the ECL calculated for contingent transactions, which are mentioned in Note 4.
(2)See also Note 37.2.

 

17.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other non-financial liabilities as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Withholdings   26,488,640    32,006,252 
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables   24,483,320    21,654,730 
Dividends payable   21,120,295      
Taxes payables   15,748,706    15,665,806 
Miscellaneous payables   7,427,140    5,669,548 
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement   1,024,110    2,285,236 
Directors’ and syndics’ fees payable   2,000    1,137,908 
Other   562,391    2,985,680 
Total   96,856,602    81,405,160 

99 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

09/30/2023  Without due
date
  

Total up to 12
months

   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   424,324,887           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        751,532,241    7,942,802 
Derivative financial instruments        768,978      
Repo transactions        157,364,611      
Other financial assets   17,370,326    75,014,936    24,538,913 
Loans and other financing (1)   1,146,157    878,838,107    260,889,766 
Other debt securities        478,430,616    113,087,811 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   39,816,962    11,289,497      
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,762,048           
Total assets   484,420,380    2,353,238,986    406,459,292 
             
Liabilities            
Deposits   962,403,725    1,034,620,364    63,281 
Derivative financial instruments        39,501      
Repo transactions        38,794,740      
Other financial liabilities        226,670,638    4,300,329 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        5,506,905      
Issued corporate bonds        5,951,537      
Subordinated corporate bonds        4,878,370    140,003,320 
Total liabilities   962,403,725    1,316,462,055    144,366,930 

 

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

100 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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   487,587,127           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        372,636,792    27,035,903 
Derivative financial instruments        87,150      
Repo transactions        125,809,935      
Other financial assets   20,332,496    43,666,440    23,885,960 
Loans and other financing (1)   2,958,692    871,383,135    341,263,956 
Other debt securities        1,377,645,088    104,260,695 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   61,140,324           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,434,122           
Total assets   573,452,761    2,791,228,540    496,446,514 
             
Liabilities            
Deposits   1,286,816,714    1,329,500,704    42,008 
Derivative financial instruments        4,816      
Other financial liabilities        227,002,440    6,429,488 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        4,974,902      
Issued corporate bonds        14,581    6,087,541 
Subordinated corporate bonds        2,890,971    143,935,062 
Total liabilities   1,286,816,714    1,564,388,414    156,494,099 

 

(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. 

101 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

   09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
Current income tax expense   (7,269,731)   24,080,529    12,269,266    15,866,678 
(Income) / Loss for deferred income taxes   (1,562,785)   (1,870,897)   3,568,358    8,771,951 
Monetary effects   14,464,082    17,040,655    629,755    935,923 
Income tax loss recorded in the statement of income   5,631,566    39,250,287    16,467,379    25,574,552 
Income tax (profit) / loss recorded in other comprehensive income   (780,954)   197,372    2,977,157    (2,017,874)
Total   4,850,612    39,447,659    19,444,536    23,556,678 

  

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 (not restated) paid as income tax for the 2021 tax period be reimbursed.

 

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

 

Fiscal year 2022

 

On June 30, 2023, the Bank filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 654,673 paid as income tax for the 2021 tax period be reimbursed.

102 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Reimbursement actions – Fiscal years 2013 to 2017 and 2018

 

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

 

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

 

21.COMMISSIONS INCOME

  

   09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time                
Commissions related to obligations   22,188,520    67,694,084    21,483,156    64,547,062 
Commissions related to credit cards   12,655,917    38,173,837    12,488,029    37,680,460 
Commissions related to insurance   1,901,682    6,129,585    2,005,276    6,521,042 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   834,540    2,511,203    725,501    2,351,231 
Commissions related to securities value   353,718    1,033,775    283,615    927,560 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   174,322    443,708    212,107    571,657 
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted   21,058    44,820    4,530    7,177 
                     
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period                    
Commissions related to credit cards   144,017    479,694    237,429    840,424 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   35,074    103,708    58,381    105,797 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   10,803    47,260    7,788    14,141 
Commissions related to obligations   582    2,125    834    2,344 
Total   38,320,233    116,663,799    37,506,646    113,568,895 

103 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

22.DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

  

    09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Composition   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
    Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos   236,502,005    397,671,661    36,886,630    60,893,193 
Income from foreign currency exchange   604,887    1,438,221    789,959    2,074,044 
Total   237,106,892    399,109,882    37,676,589    62,967,237 

 

23.OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

    09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Composition   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
    Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
Adjustments and interest from other receivables   4,463,220    9,276,579    2,333,188    5,059,955 
Services   1,936,195    5,682,431    2,027,011    6,134,068 
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses   1,131,290    3,257,355    1,009,030    2,390,042 
Other receivables for financial intermediation   655,726    1,304,158    403,124    1,652,746 
Sale of investment in properties and other non-financial assets             (3,383)   49,377 
Other   1,050,860    4,111,922    1,778,396    10,563,358 
Total   9,237,291    23,632,445    7,547,366    25,849,546 

 

24.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

    09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Composition   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
    Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
Remunerations   29,112,011    82,677,330    28,217,927    81,035,294 
Payroll taxes   7,189,501    20,363,580    7,164,200    19,431,521 
Compensations and bonuses to employees   3,993,140    12,584,303    4,585,902    12,629,324 
Employee services   1,410,768    4,104,630    1,409,641    4,210,783 
Total   41,705,420    119,729,843    41,377,670    117,306,922 

104 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

25.ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

    09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Composition   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
    Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
Taxes   4,695,451    11,370,974    3,348,297    9,501,075 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   3,174,100    9,313,335    3,083,938    9,136,365 
Armored truck, documentation and events   2,414,988    7,581,849    2,697,847    8,081,562 
Other fees   2,402,925    6,623,321    1,750,257    5,125,135 
Security services   1,954,994    5,670,879    1,896,598    5,725,785 
Advertising and publicity   1,799,784    3,816,502    1,003,243    3,483,861 
Electricity and communications   1,679,359    5,166,562    1,777,850    5,366,087 
Software   1,076,438    4,053,009    1,207,156    3,915,051 
Fees to directors and syndics   860,037    3,841,271    792,865    2,210,605 
Representation, travel and transportation expenses   409,301    1,148,748    355,130    854,073 
Hired administrative services   397,661    1,138,402    151,436    400,268 
Insurance   197,652    550,427    216,300    632,694 
Stationery and office supplies   158,169    481,877    128,203    392,065 
Leases   68,977    243,423    79,951    271,489 
Other   574,752    1,740,568    665,967    1,798,640 
Total   21,864,588    62,741,147    19,155,038    56,894,755 

 

26.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

    09/30/2023   09/30/2022 
Composition   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
    Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
Turnover tax   27,029,481    77,144,622    22,228,563    60,024,996 
From credit cards   10,132,440    28,244,621    9,068,530    25,942,924 
Deposit guarantee fund contributions   962,379    2,915,227    970,835    2,844,661 
Charges for other provisions   872,827    3,277,079    2,401,402    5,379,739 
Insurance claims   387,292    1,154,662    231,620    584,304 
Other adjustments and interests for miscellaneous obligations   241,957    941,599    189,491    608,247 
Loss from sale or impairment of investment in properties and other non-financial assets   149,662    224,929           
Donations   91,339    701,375    331,928    796,724 
Taxes   35,883    191,356    141,828    569,624 
Loss from sale or impairment of property, plant and equipment             (4,506)   16,328 
Other   4,441,909    17,076,151    4,782,822    13,093,657 
Total   44,345,169    131,871,621    40,342,513    109,861,204 

105 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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  09/30/2023   12/31/2022   09/30/2022   12/31/2021 
Cash and deposits in banks   424,324,887    487,587,127    459,922,979    664,138,351 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss                  19,232 
Other debt securities   418,014,002    998,530,271    995,343,369    526,197,194 
Total   842,338,889    1,486,117,398    1,455,266,348    1,190,354,777 

 

28.CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital from December 31, 2020 to September 30, 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.

106 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

30.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities          
·   Central Bank of Argentina liquidity bills in pesos - Maturity: 10/17/2023 securing Interbanking SA.   5,407,323      
·   Central Bank of Argentina liquidity bills in pesos - Maturity: 10/17/2023 securing Coelsa SA.   3,244,394      
·   Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, to guarantee the Credit Program for Production Reactivation of the Province of San Juan. Auction No. 2.   458,608      
·   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).   188,300    188,638 
·   Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, as of September 30, 2023 and Argentine 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.   62,708    169,263 
·   Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 02/28/2024 as of September 30, 2023 and Argentine 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).   31,042    30,251 
·   Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, as of September 30, 2023 and Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 1.40% - Maturity 03/27/2023 as of December 31, 2022, to guarantee the Regional Economies Competitiveness Program – IDB loan No. 3174/OC-AR.   6,614    68,425 
    Subtotal Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities   9,398,989    456,577 
             
Other financial assets          
·   Interests derived from contributions made as protector partner (1).   3,755,625    4,903,166 
·   Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the CABA for turnover tax differences.   827    1,680 
    Subtotal Other financial assets   3,756,452    4,904,846 
             
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.   32,900,551    50,431,277 
·   For securities forward contracts.   11,289,497      
·   Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.   5,420,424    8,214,533 
·   Other guarantee deposits.   1,495,987    2,494,514 
    Subtotal Financial assets delivered as guarantee   51,106,459    61,140,324 

 

 107

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency) 

 

Composition (contd.)  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Other non-financial assets          
·   Real property related to a call option sold.   5,087,665    4,989,692 
    Subtotal Other non-financial assets   5,087,665    4,989,692 
    Total   69,349,565    71,491,439 

 

(1)As of September 30, 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.

 

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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the debt securities with investment purposes and certificate of participation in financial trusts amounted to 1,100,723 and 1,931,759, 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 September 30, 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 2,636 and 23,728, respectively.

 

31.3Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, considering the latest accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 4,123,323 and 5,528,277 respectively.

 

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

 

As of September 30, 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 6,146,301 and 8,302,268, 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.

 

 108

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2023 stated in Units of Purchasing Power (UVA, for its acronym in Spanish) amounted to 2,982,388,814 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 September 2023 are described in Note 36 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

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
09/30/2023
   09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Subordinated Resettable – Class A  USD 400,000,000   USD 400,000,000    144,881,690    146,826,033 
Non-subordinated – Class E  USD 17,000,000   USD 17,000,000    5,951,537    6,102,122 
Total           150,833,227    152,928,155 

  

Note 38 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes liabilities for corporate bonds recognized by the Bank.

 

Additionally, on October 31, 2023, the Bank issued Class F corporate bonds for a face value of USD 53,000,000 (fifty-three million US dollars). For further information see also Note 38 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements. 

 

 109

 

  

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties   1,473,353,489    1,259,479,340 
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)   390,346,423    379,420,543 
Outstanding checks not yet paid   40,042,242    40,514,660 
Checks already deposited and pending clearance   37,215,401    34,187,282 

 

(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

 

37.1Tax 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.

 

37.2Other 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.

 

 110

 

  

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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.

 

 111 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023) 

 

          Holdings   Position 
          09/30/2023   12/31/2022    09/30/2023 
Name    Identification    Fair
Value
   Fair
value
level
   Book
amounts
   Book
amounts
   Position
without
options
   Options   Final
position
 
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                                    
                                     
- Local                                    
Government securities                                   
Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 08-30-2024   9201         1   379,575,973       379,575,973   (371,145,479)  8,430,494 
Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 04-30-2024   9186         1   156,614,904       162,965,904   (244,550,000)  (81,584,096)
Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 02-28-2024   9156         1   124,643,614   23,314,079   124,643,626   (94,220,294)  30,423,332 
Argentine government Treasury bonds tied to the US dollar - Maturity: 04-30-2024   9120         1   87,952,237   166,925   87,952,237   (83,947,580)  4,004,657 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 11-09-2026   5925         1   1,861,700   2,560,332   1,861,700       1,861,700 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 3.75% - Maturity: 04-14-2024   9178         1   609,927       609,927       609,927 
Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 11-23-2023   9197         1   586,927       586,927       586,927 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 12-13-2024   9200         1   568,257       568,257       568,257 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity 02-14-2025   9180         1   416,348       416,348       416,348 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 07-26-2024   5405         1   299,387   325,916   299,387       299,387 
Other                 476,254   371,209,201   476,254       476,254 
Subtotal local government securities (1)                 753,605,528   397,576,453   759,956,540   (793,863,353)  (33,906,813)
                                    
Private securities                                   
Corporate bonds YPF SA C025 - Maturity: 02-13-2026   57118         2   4,910,579       4,910,579       4,910,579 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Confibono   80036         3   585,831   848,004   585,831       585,831 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Secubono   80035         3   244,132   356,924   244,132       244,132 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Moni Mobile   80037         3   123,123       123,123       123,123 
Securities of companies of public services   80027         3   5,850   8,261   5,850       5,850 
Corporate bonds Tarjeta Naranja S.A. Class 53 Series 01- Maturity: 04-05-2023   56056                 883,053             
Subtotal local private securities                 5,869,515   2,096,242   5,869,515       5,869,515 
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                 759.475.043   399,672,695   765,826,055   (793,863,353)  (28,037,298)

 

 112 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

          Holdings   Position 
          09/30/2023   12/31/2022    09/30/2023 
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                                 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 10-14-2024   9179       1   22,559,451       22,559,451   (22,559,451)    
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 3.75% - Maturity: 04-14-2024   9178       1   15,547,200       15,547,200   (15,547,200)    
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025   9180       1   14,954,733       14,954,733   (14,954,733)    
Argentine government US dollar step-up bonds - Maturity: 07-09-2030   5921       1   10,006   8,045   10,006       10,006 
Argentine government discount bills in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 02-17-2023   9111               91,293,593             
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 03-25-2023   5492               70,018,902             
Argentine government discount bills in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 01-20-2023   9105               27,066,152             
Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos - Maturity: 02-28-2023   9141               23,494,439             
Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos - Maturity: 10-31-2023   9164               21,802,386             
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 08-13-2023   5497               17,881,948             
Other                   12,259,907             
Subtotal local government securities (1)               53,071,390   263,825,372   53,071,390   (53,061,384)  10,006 
Total Other debt securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income               53.071.390   263,825,372   53,071,390   (53,061,384)  10,006 
                                  
Measured at amortized cost                                 
- Local                                 
Government securities                                 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 08-23-2025   9196   36,506,430   1   34,590,170       34,590,170       34,590,170 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 05-23-2027   9132   33,178,763   1   33,114,978   82,214,376   44,616,721       44,616,721 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos BADLAR x 0.7 - Maturity: 11-23-2027   9166   12,681,369   1   13,094,369   17,065,411   13,094,369       13,094,369 
Discount bonds in pesos 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033   45696   1,199,638   1   1,028,145   1,029,993   1,028,145       1,028,145 
Province of Río Negro Treasury bills S03 - Maturity: 06-14-2024   42698   120,482   2   241,257       241,257       241,257 
Province of Tierra del Fuego Treasury bills 56 days – Maturity: 10-03-2023   42725   119,292   1   119,292       119,292       119,292 
Province of Río Negro debt securities in pesos - Maturity: 04-12-2023   42534               407,070             
Province of Río Negro Treasury bills S02 in pesos - Maturity: 06-15-2023   42555               404,360             
Subtotal local government securities               82,188,211   101,121,210   93,689,954       93,689,954 

 

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

 

·Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos - Maturity: 06-30-2023 (S3OJ3) for a face value of 26,640,975,851.

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

·Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos - Maturity: 02-28-2023 (S28F3) for a face value of 12,893,000,000.

·Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a face value of 4,675,305,395.

·Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a face value of 2,905,252,288.

·Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 07-21-2023 (TDL23) for a face value of 344,098,105.

·Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 09-29-2023 (TDS23) for a face value of 119,447,946.

 

 113 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023) 

 

          Holdings   Position 
          09/30/2023   12/31/2022    09/30/2023 
Name    Identification    Fair
Value
   Fair
value
level
   Book
amounts
   Book
amounts
   Position
without
options
   Options   Final
position
 
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (continued)                                
                                 
BCRA bills                                 
BCRA liquidity bills in pesos - Maturity: 10-03-2023   80014   59,445,480   1   59,629,767       59,629,767       59,629,767 
BCRA liquidity bills in pesos - Maturity: 10-10-2023   80017   58,171,560   1   58,351,853       58,351,853       58,351,853 
BCRA liquidity bills in pesos - Maturity: 10-12-2023   80018   57,812,580   1   57,991,791       57,991,791       57,991,791 
BCRA liquidity bills in pesos - Maturity: 10-05-2023   80016   58,905,840   1   54,323,335       59,261,820       59,261,820 
BCRA liquidity bills in pesos - Maturity: 10-17-2023   80019   47,437,400   1   47,584,438       47,584,438       47,584,438 
BCRA liquidity bills in pesos - Maturity: 10-19-2023   80020   46,999,500   1   47,290,817       47,290,817       47,290,817 
BCRA liquidity bills in pesos - Maturity: 10-24-2023   80021   46,420,800   1   46,564,665       46,564,665       46,564,665 
BCRA liquidity bills in pesos - Maturity: 10-26-2023   80022   45,989,725   1   46,277,336       46,277,336       46,277,336 
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 05-30-2024   80010   12,145,288   1   12,145,288       12,145,288       12,145,288 
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 07-30-2024   80009   7,490,178   1   7,490,178       7,490,178       7,490,178 
Other               15,382,864   1,089,630,316   15,382,864       15,382,864 
Subtotal BCRA bills               453,032,332   1,089,630,316   457,970,817       457,970,817 
                                  
BCRA notes                                 
BCRA liquidity notes in pesos - Maturity: 01-04-2023   80001               24,593,304             
Subtotal BCRA notes                   24,593,304             
                                  
Private securities                                 
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C20 - Maturity: 07-20-2025 (2)   57081   2,512,316   1   1,116,427       1,116,427       1,116,427 
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C13 - Maturity: 08-08-2024 (2)   56207   2,439,805   1   1,029,378   1,060,282   1,029,378       1,029,378 
Corporate bonds Vista Oil y Gas Argentina SAU C15 -Maturity: 01-20-2025 (2)   56637   2,199,905   2   950,078   978,520   950,078       950,078 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Supercanal II Class A - Maturity: 03-21-2024   56949   45,666   2   49,193       49,193       49,193 
Corporate bonds YPF SA C043 -Maturity: 10-21-2023   50939   50,173   2   46,404   70,824   46,404       46,404 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Secubono S226 Class A - Maturity: 01-29-2024   57127   24,850   3   24,564       24,564       24,564 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Payway Cobro Ant. S01 Class B - Maturity: 04-15-2024   57059   10,992   2   10,450       10,450       10,450 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Confibono S65 Class A - Maturity: 07-20-2023   56428               236,636             
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Secubono S221 Class A - Maturity: 07-28-2023   56583               184,748             
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Secubono S222 Class A - Maturity: 08-28-2023   56660               154,151             
Other                   50,420             
Subtotal local private securities               3,226,494   2,735,581   3,226,494       3,226,494 
Total Other debt securities measured at cost amortized               538,447,037   1,218,080,411   554,887,265       554,887,265 
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES               591,518,427   1,481,905,783   607,958,655   (53,061,384)  554,897,271 

 

(2)Fair value obtained from the use of quotes in pesos.

 

 114 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

  

          Holdings   Position 
          09/30/2023   12/31/2022    09/30/2023 
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   80028       3   1,134,747   939,646   1,134,747       1,134,747 
C.O.E.L.S.A   80029       3   242,424   177,885   242,424       242,424 
Matba Rofex SA   30023       1   230,933       230,933       230,933 
Sedesa   80023       3   37,639   43,253   37,639       37,639 
AC Inversora SA   80030       3   19,583   39,783   19,583       19,583 
Provincanje SA   80032       3   15,290   29,469   15,290       15,290 
Mercado a Término Rosario SA   80026       3   14,627       14,627       14,627 
Argencontrol SA   80025       3   856   971   856       856 
San Juan Tennis Club SA   80024       3   437   888   437       437 
Garantizar SGR   80031       3   10   20   10       10 
Other                   148,164             
Subtotal local               1,696,546   1,380,079   1,696,546       1,696,546 
                                  
- Foreign                                 
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA   80033       1   54,193   42,573   54,193       54,193 
Sociedad de Telecomunicaciones Financieras Interbancarias Mundiales   80034       3   11,309   11,470   11,309       11,309 
Subtotal foreign               65,502   54,043   65,502       65,502 
Total measured at fair value through profit or loss               1,762,048   1,434,122   1,762,048       1,762,048 
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS               1,762,048   1,434,122   1,762,048       1,762,048 
TOTAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES               1,352,755,518   1,883,012,600   1,375,546,758   (846,924,737)  528,622,021 

 

 115 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT B
 
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

COMMERCIAL  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
In normal situation   287,852,383    224,785,495 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   36,463,697    29,255,726 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   32,220,084    37,303,771 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   219,168,602    158,225,998 
           
Troubled   2,165,146    2,845,357 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral        145,931 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   1,578,042    1,880,204 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   587,104    819,222 
           
With high risk of insolvency   1,306,154    1,637,961 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral        176,898 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   1,174,278    1,207,254 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   131,876    253,809 
           
Subtotal commercial   291,323,683    229,268,813 
 116 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE  09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Performing   889,967,702    1,006,129,316 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   73,312,011    66,117,660 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   47,052,288    60,075,220 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   769,603,403    879,936,436 
           
Low risk   8,126,634    7,836,957 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   473,902    120,627 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   642,635    171,795 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   7,010,097    7,544,535 
           
Low risk - in special treatment   71,363    59,698 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   71,363    59,698 
           
Medium risk   6,100,407    5,368,505 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   217,679    37,355 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   448,208    138,553 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   5,434,520    5,192,597 
           
High risk   4,965,400    4,088,961 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   426,074    46,129 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   111,528    158,949 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   4,427,798    3,883,883 
           
Irrecoverable   2,409,502    1,825,477 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   4,509    62,317 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   139,477    289,947 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   2,265,516    1,473,213 
           
Subtotal consumer and mortgage   911,641,008    1,025,308,914 
Total   1,202,964,691    1,254,577,727 
 117 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

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

 

   09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Loans and other financing   1,140,874,030    1,215,605,783 
Added:          
Allowances for loans and other financing   21,615,910    22,326,026 
Adjustment amortized cost and fair value   5,836,519    3,427,373 
Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost   84,236    626,444 
Corporate bonds   3,146,139    2,110,753 
Subtract:          
Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value   (396,825)   (318,220)
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities   31,804,682    10,799,568 
Total computable items   1,202,964,691    1,254,577,727 
 118 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT C
 
CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

    09/30/2023     12/31/2022  
Number of customers  Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   78,372,358    6.51    45,627,806    3.64 
50 next largest customers   91,093,804    7.57    82,058,749    6.54 
100 next largest customers   71,577,802    5.95    65,072,471    5.19 
Other customers   961,920,727    79.97    1,061,818,701    84.63 
Total (1)   1,202,964,691    100.00    1,254,577,727    100.00 

 

(1)See reconciliation in Exhibit B.

 

 119 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT D
 
BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 2023)

 

        Remaining terms to maturity      
Items  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    2,002,230    976,512    108,655    187,838    235,847    40,555    3,551,745 
Financial sector   0    11,723,917    337,310    1,019,256    2,756,929    2,217,665    996,726    19,051,803 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   6,230,641    542,134,395    150,130,442    173,395,879    231,990,483    208,960,795    235,196,110    1,548,038,745 
Total   6,230,749    555,860,542    151,444,264    174,523,790    234,935,250    211,414,307    236,233,391    1,570,642,293 

 

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 September 30, 2023)

 

        Remaining terms to maturity      
Items  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   219    2,751,621    1,167,636    211,360    379,868    594,645    351,258    5,456,607 
Financial sector        99,784    134,390    1,134,973    413,434    621,115    189,755    2,593,451 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   7,047,267    546,387,151    143,637,432    175,822,502    219,521,510    242,977,373    306,424,883    1,641,818,118 
Total   7,047,486    549,238,556    144,939,458    177,168,835    220,314,812    244,193,133    306,965,896    1,649,868,176 

 

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

 

 120 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT F
 
CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 2023)

 

                       Depreciation of the period     
Item  Original
value at
beginning
of fiscal
year
   Total life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   Of the
period
   At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
period
 
Cost                                                      
Real property   193,407,042   50    194,232    103,732    662,847    23,021,585    (4,210)   17,911    3,276,408    26,275,872    167,884,517 
Furniture and facilities   29,720,127   10    741,783         574,588    14,988,793    1,179         1,878,019    16,867,991    14,168,507 
Machinery and equipment   43,552,277   5    4,304,411         116,466    31,100,152    795         4,214,610    35,315,557    12,657,597 
Vehicles   5,710,155   5    1,222,014    458,042    (5,956)   4,539,015    4,404    364,742    474,286    4,652,963    1,815,208 
Work in progress   2,633,684        4,229,859         (1,349,092)                            5,514,451 
Right of use real property   16,426,151   5    1,355,050    787,851    2,823    11,011,042    (450)   386,544    2,070,260    12,694,308    4,301,865 
Right of use furniture       5    1,625,432                             49,637    49,637    1,575,795 
Total property, plant and equipment   291,449,436        13,672,781    1,349,625    1,676    84,660,587    1,718    769,197    11,963,220    95,856,328    207,917,940 

 

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 September 30, 2023)

 

                           Depreciation for the fiscal year      
Item  Original
value at
beginning

of fiscal
year
   Total life
estimated

in years
   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   For the
fiscal year
   At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                                      
Real property   189,665,843   50    1,209,801    248,187    2,779,585    19,064,854    (159,528)   42,649    4,158,908    23,021,585    170,385,457 
Furniture and facilities   25,851,553   10    840,286    2,393    3,030,681    12,667,123    9    151    2,321,812    14,988,793    14,731,334 
Machinery and equipment   37,153,505   5    4,261,943    591    2,137,420    25,642,100    (3,119)   132    5,461,303    31,100,152    12,452,125 
Vehicles   5,173,352   5    914,073    358,564    (18,706)   4,258,005    (1,420)   234,321    516,751    4,539,015    1,171,140 
Work in progress   6,276,993        5,504,902         (9,148,211)                            2,633,684 
Right of use real property   14,859,746   5    1,738,903    172,498         8,307,524         98,343    2,801,861    11,011,042    5,415,109 
Total property, plant and equipment   278,980,992        14,469,908    782,233    (1,219,231)   69,939,606    (164,058)   375,596    15,260,635    84,660,587    206,788,849 
 121 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT F
(continued)
 
CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 2023)

 

                       Depreciation of the period     
Item  Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
   Useful 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   805,735   50             (1)   121,811    2,311    10,877    134,999    670,735 
Other investment properties   15,560,008   50    635,085         (1,211)   79,862    71    8,163    88,096    16,105,786 
Total investment property   16,365,743        635,085             (1,212)   201,673    2,382    19,040    223,095    16,776,521 

 

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 September 30, 2023)

 

                           Depreciation for the fiscal year      
Item  Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
   Useful 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   914,156   50    2,349         (110,770)   33,025    78,086    10,700    121,811    683,924 
Other investment properties   1,006,959   50    20,055,899    40,576    (5,462,274)   78,306    (11,580)   13,136    79,862    15,480,146 
Total investment property   1,921,115        20,058,248    40,576    (5,573,044)   111,331    66,506    23,836    201,673    16,164,070 

 

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

 

 122 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT G
 
CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 2023)

 

                       Depreciation of the period     
Item  Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
   Useful life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   Of the
period
   At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
period
 
Cost                                                      
Licenses   22,675,226   5    1,524,964             (303)   15,878,809    (682)       2,849,216    18,727,343    5,472,544 
Other intangible assets   78,631,259   5    10,846,259         (3,384)   50,236,379    717              9,490,868    59,727,964    29,746,170 
Total intangible assets   101,306,485        12,371,223         (3,687)   66,115,188    35         12,340,084    78,455,307    35,218,714 

 

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 September 30, 2023)

 

                           Depreciation for the fiscal year      
Item  Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
   Useful life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   For the
fiscal year
   At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the fiscal year
 
Cost                                                      
Licenses   19,827,662   5    2,664,739         182,825    12,128,959    6,858         3,742,992    15,878,809    6,796,417 
Other intangible assets   64,197,308   5    14,663,801    67,825    (162,025)   38,737,292    (2,704)   2,668    11,504,459    50,236,379    28,394,880 
Total intangible assets   84,024,970        17,328,540    67,825    20,800    50,866,251    4,154    2,668    15,247,451    66,115,188    35,191,297 
 123 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT H
 
DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

   09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Number of customers  Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   224,947,372    11.26    312,135,488    11.93 
50 next largest customers   147,423,250    7.38    271,747,524    10.39 
100 next largest customers   85,926,088    4.30    126,471,898    4.83 
Other customers   1,538,790,660    77.06    1,906,004,516    72.85 
Total   1,997,087,370    100.00    2,616,359,426    100.00 
 124 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT I
 
 
BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 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   1,926,410,362    107,264,316    10,757,052    1,724,094    134,254    16,392    2,046,306,470 
From the non-financial government sector   175,716,112    4,517,592    2,162,334              1,697    182,397,735 
From the financial sector   3,452,363                             3,452,363 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   1,747,241,887    102,746,724    8,594,718    1,724,094    134,254    14,695    1,860,456,372 
Derivative instruments   15,916    21,795    1,790                   39,501 
Repo transactions   38,898,523                             38,898,523 
Other financial institutions   38,898,523                             38,898,523 
Other financial liabilities   224,615,730    709,728    666,751    1,136,276    1,776,535    3,381,600    232,286,620 
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   1,065,050    2,313,244    2,172,624                   5,550,918 
Issued corporate bonds        21,747    21,747    5,971,415              6,014,909 
Subordinated corporate bonds        4,650,210         4,650,210    9,300,421    153,953,951    172,554,792 
Total   2,191,005,581    114,981,040    13,619,964    13,481,995    11,211,210    157,351,943    2,501,651,733 

 

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

 125 Jorge Pablo Brito
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 September 30, 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   2,395,813,582    230,654,707    40,129,386    3,864,242    24,977    74,841    2,670,561,735 
From the non-financial government sector   218,977,706    6,876,575    2,071,523    9,136              227,934,940 
From the financial sector   3,358,992                             3,358,992 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   2,173,476,884    223,778,132    38,057,863    3,855,106    24,977    74,841    2,439,267,803 
Derivative instruments   3,484    1,332                        4,816 
Other financial liabilities   224,676,333    859,123    777,922    1,494,670    2,489,862    5,751,195    236,049,105 
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   593,020    1,051,220    3,284,730    91,355              5,020,325 
Issued corporate bonds        22,357    21,627    44,714    6,161,468         6,250,166 
Subordinated corporate bonds             4,780,804    4,780,804    9,561,606    163,058,273    182,181,487 
Total   2,621,086,419    232,588,739    48,994,469    10,275,785    18,237,913    168,884,309    3,100,067,634 

 

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

 126 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT J
 
CHANGES IN PROVISIONS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 2023)

 

   Amounts at
beginning of
       Decreases   Monetary
effects
generated by
    
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   09/30/2023 
Provisions for eventual commitments   1,394,680    339,872              (817,699)   916,853 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   1,017                   (517)   500 
Other   4,095,136    2,937,207    25,594    1,515,014    (2,496,270)   2,995,465 
Total provisions   5,490,833    3,277,079    25,594    1,515,014    (3,314,486)   3,912,818 

 

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 September 30, 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   1,317,533    1,058,650             (981,503)   1,394,680 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   1,974                   (957)   1,017 
Other   5,144,301    4,795,410         2,384,044    (3,460,531)   4,095,136 
Total provisions   6,463,808    5,854,060             2,384,044    (4,442,991)   5,490,833 
 127 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT K
 
COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 42)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 2023)

 

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)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 2023)

 

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 
 128 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT L
 
FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

   09/30/2023   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   359,573,249    356,953,236    1,718,921    81,717    819,375    407,434,938 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1)   753,877,265    753,877,265                   344,370,711 
Other financial assets   27,310,605    27,309,871    704         30    26,771,095 
Loans and other financing   65,043,474    63,246,630    10,265         1,786,579    69,483,190 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   65,043,474    63,246,630    10,265         1,786,579    69,483,190 
Other debt securities   38,124,219    38,124,219                   93,146,892 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   14,248,465    14,248,465                   8,916,207 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   65,502    65,502                   54,043 
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures   11,105,845    11,105,845                   10,075,277 
Total assets   1,269,348,624    1,264,931,033    1,729,890    81,717    2,605,984    960,252,353 
Liabilities                              
Deposits   299,395,496    299,395,496                   331,174,140 
Non-financial government sector   12,231,237    12,231,237                   12,520,379 
Financial sector   3,076,432    3,076,432                   2,842,689 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   284,087,827    284,087,827                   315,811,072 
Other financial liabilities   14,670,116    14,021,917    592,425         55,774    16,049,812 
Financing from the Central Bank and other financial institutions   5,270,245    3,471,010    12,656         1,786,579    4,869,863 
Issued corporate bonds   5,951,537    5,951,537                   6,102,122 
Subordinated corporate bonds   144,881,690    144,881,690                   146,826,033 
Other non-financial liabilities   1,138,373    1,138,373                   28,823 
Total liabilities   471,307,457    468,860,023    605,081         1,842,353    505,050,793 

 

1)Mainly including Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency for 660,964,806 and Argentine government Treasury bonds tied to the US dollar for 88,001,880.
 129 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT O

 

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS8

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 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    11,890,905 
Forward (2)  Intermediation - own account  Foreign currency  Maturity settlement of differences  Over The Counter - Residents in Argentina - Non financial sector   6    2    30    2,213,885 
Repo transactions  Intermediation - own account  Local government securities  With delivery of underlying asset  Other local markets   1    1         175,411,709 
Options  Intermediation - own account  Other  With delivery of underlying asset  Over The Counter – Residents in Argentina - Non financial sector   30    33         4,799,175 
Options (3)  Intermediation - own account  Local government securities  With delivery of underlying asset  Over The Counter – Residents in Argentina - financial sector   13    12         846,924,737 

 

(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.

 

 130 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q

 

BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023) 

 

   Net financial Income / (Loss) 
   Mandatory measurement 
Items  Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2022
 
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss                
(Loss) / Gain from government securities   (63,426,054)   14,049,034    52,913,471    81,342,870 
Gain / (Loss) from private securities   967,464    (465,745)   411,700    1,074,585 
Gain from derivative financial instruments                    
Forward transactions   826,538    1,715,152    250,612    271,129 
Loss from other financial assets   (47,309)   (97,486)   (31,116)   (64,426)
Gain / (Loss) from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   329,584    345,891    (149,852)   3,084,454 
Gain from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (1)   7,401,733    8,945,782    581,971    4,403,469 
For measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                    
Loss from derivative financial instruments                    
Options   (433,863)   (4,405,842)          
Total   (54,381,907)   20,086,786    53,976,786    90,112,081 

 

(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.

 

 131 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT Q

(continued)

 

BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 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
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
Interest income                
for cash and bank deposits   1,269,326    3,201,734    231,020    285,998 
for government securities   190,065,241    581,604,747    158,699,291    226,036,554 
for private securities   83,060    367,906    78,595    228,643 
for loans and other financing                    
Non-financial public sector   4,009,810    9,010,730    711,226    2,399,782 
Financial sector   568,429    1,079,327    197,945    739,906 
Non-financial private sector                    
Overdrafts   27,346,828    64,472,236    15,593,511    35,413,755 
Documents   28,193,646    62,005,796    14,703,678    35,893,876 
Mortgage loans   21,805,160    63,206,443    20,261,691    56,621,116 
Pledge loans   1,705,573    4,555,716    1,438,783    4,799,906 
Personal loans   38,195,218    122,465,080    44,269,780    137,381,380 
Credit cards   32,044,714    93,937,848    20,349,814    55,833,385 
Financial leases   166,050    521,000    178,700    469,118 
Other   28,764,447    70,163,420    14,069,642    38,192,563 
for repo transactions                    
Central Bank of Argentina   37,563,220    73,509,754    9,130,382    12,159,058 
Other financial institutions   16,677    42,130    172,711    649,861 
Total   411,797,399    1,150,143,867    300,086,769    607,104,901 
Interest expenses                    
for Deposits                    
Non-financial private sector                    
Checking accounts   (21,220,370)   (49,168,945)   (8,003,670)   (13,317,569)
Saving accounts   (2,739,010)   (7,763,530)   (2,158,326)   (5,450,259)
Time deposits and investments accounts   (286,507,652)   (728,522,793)   (162,113,157)   (360,297,772)
for Financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   (236,368)   (887,153)   (283,771)   (645,268)
for repo transactions                    
Other financial institutions   (2,156,542)   (7,281,804)   (208,429)   (1,877,066)
for other financial liabilities   (81,015)   (244,813)   (61,743)   (83,253)
for issued corporate bonds   (28,284)   (81,472)   (27,272)   (572,605)
for other subordinated corporate bonds   (2,360,621)   (6,787,379)   (2,285,743)   (7,106,766)
Total   (315,329,862)   (800,737,889)   (175,142,111)   (389,350,558)

 

 132 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q

(continued)

 

BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 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 September 30, 2023)

 

   Income of the period   Other comprehensive
income
   Income of the period   Other comprehensive
income
 
Interest and adjustment for the
application of the effective interest
rate of financial assets measured at
fair value through other
comprehensive income
  Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2022
 
for debt government securities   13,106,684    68,442,590    (1,874,821)   (404,603)   26,119,707    232,207,454    20,274,162    3,991,178 
Total   13,106,684    68,442,590    (1,874,821)   (404,603)   26,119,707    232,207,454    20,274,162    3,991,178 

  

   Income of the period 
Items  Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated from
beginning of year
up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter ended
09/30/2022
   Accumulated from
beginning of year
up to
09/30/2022
 
Commissions income                
Commissions related to obligations   22,189,102    67,696,209    21,483,990    64,549,406 
Commissions related to credits   185,125    490,968    219,895    585,798 
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees   21,058    44,820    4,530    7,177 
Commissions related to securities value   353,718    1,033,775    283,615    927,560 
Commissions to credit cards   12,799,934    38,653,531    12,725,458    38,520,884 
Commissions to insurances   1,901,682    6,129,585    2,005,276    6,521,042 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   869,614    2,614,911    783,882    2,457,028 
Total   38,320,233    116,663,799    37,506,646    113,568,895 
                     
Commissions expenses                    
Commissions related to debt securities trading   (121)   (121)   (1)   (1)
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   (227,709)   (685,823)   (217,870)   (401,416)
Other                    
Commissions paid ATM exchange   (1,502,396)   (4,770,322)   (1,938,564)   (5,856,092)
Checkbooks commissions and clearing houses   (788,075)   (2,381,683)   (720,365)   (2,038,361)
Credit cards and foreign trade commissions   (394,698)   (1,139,850)   (367,334)   (1,098,841)
Total   (2,912,999)   (8,977,799)   (3,244,134)   (9,394,711)

 

 133 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT R

 

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency as of September 30, 2023)

 

       Movements between stages of the period         
           ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of
the fiscal year
   ECL of the
next 12
months
   Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
   Financial
instruments
with
impairment
   Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
   09/30/2023 
Other financial assets   184,949    80,490              (115,043)   150,396 
Loans and other financing   22,326,026    5,522,173    2,538,532    7,053,707    (15,824,528)   21,615,910 
Other financial institutions   16,539    21,782              (15,093)   23,228 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   1,070,061    596,536    59,614    480,073    (886,440)   1,319,844 
Documents   1,139,014    978,523    310,565    374,975    (960,173)   1,842,904 
Mortgage loans   2,425,451    (262,280)   323,887    806,505    (1,485,622)   1,807,941 
Pledge loans   385,253    (32,540)   93,448    4,412    (223,621)   226,952 
Personal loans   8,426,019    1,795,969    311,518    2,377,219    (5,670,893)   7,239,832 
Credit cards   5,618,716    1,735,411    833,702    2,792,039    (4,425,837)   6,554,031 
Financial leases   43,954    (9,597)   6,236    8,852    (29,950)   19,495 
Other   3,201,019    698,369    599,562    209,632    (2,126,899)   2,581,683 
Eventual commitments   1,394,680    367,785    (3,826)        (841,786)   916,853 
Other debt securities   1,616    4,593              (2,328)   3,881 
Total allowances   23,907,271    5,975,041    2,534,706    7,053,707    (16,783,685)   22,687,040 

 

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 September 30, 2023)

 

       Movements between stages for the fiscal year         
           ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of
the fiscal year
   ECL of the
next 12
months
   Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
   Financial
instruments
with
impairment
   Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
   12/31/2022 
Other financial assets   104,659    169,424              (89,134)   184,949 
Loans and other financing   38,109,916    4,780,611    (4,991,725)   2,712,029    (18,284,805)   22,326,026 
Other financial institutions   14,445    8,847              (6,753)   16,539 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   2,801,877    534,551    9,091    (1,128,558)   (1,146,900)   1,070,061 
Documents   3,805,253    (74,760)   (929,431)   39,964    (1,702,012)   1,139,014 
Mortgage loans   7,907,277    575,786    (4,924,350)   1,733,100    (2,866,362)   2,425,451 
Pledge loans   488,937    190,245    (35,509)   (26,576)   (231,844)   385,253 
Personal loans   9,816,194    2,017,597    1,073,467    1,112,338    (5,593,577)   8,426,019 
Credit cards   6,391,938    1,349,377    1,082,518    648,295    (3,853,412)   5,618,716 
Financial leases   57,851    26,808    73    (9,540)   (31,238)   43,954 
Other   6,826,144    152,160    (1,267,584)   343,006    (2,852,707)   3,201,019 
Eventual commitments   1,317,533    862,142    194,883         (979,878)   1,394,680 
Other debt securities   2,148    786              (1,318)   1,616 
Total allowances   39,534,256    5,812,963    (4,796,842)   2,712,029    (19,355,135)   23,907,271 

 

 134 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.

 

Date: February 7, 2024

 

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

 

 


Banco Macro (NYSE:BMA)
Historical Stock Chart
Von Mär 2024 bis Apr 2024 Click Here for more Banco Macro Charts.
Banco Macro (NYSE:BMA)
Historical Stock Chart
Von Apr 2023 bis Apr 2024 Click Here for more Banco Macro Charts.