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

 

May 27, 2025

 

 

 

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

 

Financial Statements as of December 31, 2024 together with the Audit Report issued by the Independent Auditor

 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
 
CONTENT
 
Cover sheet
 
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated statement of financial position
Consolidated statement of income
Consolidated statement of other comprehensive income
Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity
Consolidated statement of cash flows
 
Notes to the consolidated 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: Derivative financial instruments
Note 6: Repurchase agreements
Note 7: Other financial assets
Note 8: Loans and other financing
Note 9: Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss
Note 10: Financial assets delivered as guarantee
Note 11: Fair value quantitative and qualitative disclosures
Note 12: Business combinations
Note 13: Investments in associates and joint ventures
Note 14: Other non-financial assets
Note 15: Related parties
Note 16: Deposits
Note 17: Other financial liabilities
Note 18: Leases
Note 19: Provisions
Note 20: Other non-financial liabilities
Note 21: Employee benefits payable
Note 22: Analysis of financial assets to be recovered and financial liabilities to be settled
Note 23: Disclosures by operating segment
Note 24: Income tax
Note 25: Commissions income
Note 26: Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency
Note 27: Other operating income
Note 28: Employee benefits
Note 29: Administrative expenses

 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
 
CONTENT (contd.)
 
Notes to the consolidated Financial Statements (contd.)
Note 30: Other operating expenses
Note 31: Additional disclosures in the statement of cash flows
Note 32: Capital stock
Note 33: Earnings per share – Dividends
Note 34: Deposit guarantee insurance
Note 35: Restricted assets
Note 36: Trust activities
Note 37: Compliance with CNV regulations
Note 38: Accounting items that identify the compliance with minimum cash requirements
Note 39: Penalties applied to the Bank and summary proceedings initiated by the BCRA
Note 40: Corporate bonds issuance
Note 41: Off balance sheet transactions
Note 42: Tax and other claims
Note 43: Restriction on dividends distribution
Note 44: Capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management
Note 45: Changes in the Argentine macroeconomic environment and financial and capital markets
Note 46: Events after reporting period
Note 47: Accounting principles – explanation added for translation into English
 
Consolidated exhibits
Exhibit A: Detail of government and private securities
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 E: Detailed information on interest in other companies
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 N: Credit assistance to related parties
Exhibit P: Categories of financial assets and liabilities
Exhibit Q: Breakdown of statement of income
Exhibit R: Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowances for uncollectibility risk

 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
 
CONTENT (contd.)
 
Separate Financial Statements
Separate Financial Statements
Notes to the separate Financial Statements
Separate exhibits
 
Earnings distribution proposal
 
Reports
Audit Report issued by the Independent Auditor on consolidated Financial Statements
Audit Report issued by the Independent Auditor on separate 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.

 

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 (1) 
ASSETS                
Cash and deposits in banks  11  P   2,690,638,558    2,619,925,301 
Cash         416,058,887    865,299,956 
Central Bank of Argentina         1,873,887,706    1,123,543,196 
Other local and foreign entities         345,899,213    630,960,119 
Other         54,792,752    122,030 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss  11  A and P   842,993,411    3,815,466,650 
Derivative financial instruments  5 and 11  P   19,283,771    28,621,262 
Repo transactions  6 and 11  P        1,340,514,525 
Other financial assets  7, 9 and 11  P and R   548,143,243    438,535,416 
Loans and other financing  8, 9 and 11  B, C, D, P and R   5,801,679,510    3,993,042,059 
Non-financial public sector         69,936,579    10,271,322 
Other financial entities         63,132,416    21,700,303 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents         5,668,610,515    3,961,070,434 
Other debt securities  9 and 11  A, P and R   3,126,471,903    940,288,771 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee  10, 11 and 35  P   247,100,612    289,391,002 
Current income tax assets  24      84,305,893    1,911,464 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss  11  A and P   8,721,010    6,998,576 
Investments in associates and joint ventures  13  E   4,601,819    3,669,558 
Property, plant and equipment     F   788,293,011    776,953,158 
Intangible assets     G   147,475,912    163,694,286 
Deferred income tax assets  24      2,251,924    2,167,935 
Other non-financial assets  14      105,262,585    119,296,540 
Non-current assets held for sale         75,828,353    91,218,653 
TOTAL ASSETS         14,493,051,515    14,631,695,156 

 

(1)See Note 3.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 1Chairperson

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 (1) 
LIABILITIES                
Deposits  11 and 16  H,I and P   8,422,705,887    7,339,158,200 
Non-financial public sector         643,700,325    407,437,205 
Financial sector         12,022,826    43,956,526 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents         7,766,982,736    6,887,764,469 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss  11  I and P   7,183,451    30,106,856 
Derivative financial instruments  5 and 11  I and P   1,321,602    6,179,869 
Repo transactions  6 and 11  I and P   18,956,694    51,395,109 
Other financial liabilities  11 and 17  I and P   1,031,875,594    815,507,243 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions  11  I and P   43,472,692    43,115,043 
Issued corporate bonds  11 and 40  I and P   14,789,758    128,184,411 
Current income tax liabilities  24      18,982,974    465,761,461 
Subordinated corporate bonds  11 and 40  I and P   417,675,451    714,760,748 
Provisions  19  J and R   17,070,566    19,040,164 
Deferred income tax liabilities  24      80,379,073    99,608,450 
Other non-financial liabilities  20      367,490,697    477,937,714 
TOTAL LIABILITIES         10,441,904,439    10,190,755,268 
                 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Capital stock  32      639,413    639,413 
Non-capital contributions         12,429,781    12,429,781 
Capital adjustments         1,250,693,939    1,250,693,939 
Earnings reserved         2,481,383,467    1,819,736,221 
Unappropriated retained earnings         (10,029,265)   1,327,925 
Accumulated other comprehensive income         (9,742,839)   87,683,564 
Net income for the fiscal year         324,143,056    1,267,414,513 
Net shareholders’ equity attributable to controlling interests         4,049,517,552    4,439,925,356 
Net shareholders’ equity attributable to non-controlling interests         1,629,524    1,014,532 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY         4,051,147,076    4,440,939,888 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES         14,493,051,515    14,631,695,156 

 

(1)See Note 3.

 

Notes 1 to 47 to the consolidated Financial Statements and exhibits A to J, L, N and P to R are an integral part of these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 2Chairperson

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 (1) 
Interest income     Q   3,525,146,083    5,336,619,299 
Interest expense     Q   (1,907,019,702)   (3,530,599,858)
Net interest income         1,618,126,381    1,806,019,441 
Commissions income  25  Q   565,100,914    535,072,561 
Commissions expense     Q   (79,185,564)   (54,318,704)
Net commissions income         485,915,350    480,753,857 
Subtotal (Net interest income plus Net commissions income)         2,104,041,731    2,286,773,298 
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss     Q   2,221,135,106    2,112,846,503 
Profit from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost         992,190    745,473 
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency  26      163,216,922    1,738,228,452 
Other operating income  27      213,969,463    158,728,540 
Credit loss expense on financial assets         (109,354,813)   (100,051,121)
Net operating income         4,594,000,599    6,197,271,145 
Employee benefits  28      (703,460,074)   (606,491,603)
Administrative expenses  29      (366,350,173)   (357,624,468)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets     F and G   (138,140,500)   (126,517,980)
Other operating expenses  30      (669,781,261)   (699,683,394)
Operating income         2,716,268,591    4,406,953,700 
Income from associates and joint ventures  13      1,583,938    326,891,645 
Loss on net monetary position         (2,359,963,955)   (2,850,642,339)
Income before tax on continuing operations         357,888,574    1,883,203,006 
Income tax on continuing operations  24.c)      (32,756,393)   (615,024,700)
Net income from continuing operations         325,132,181    1,268,178,306 
Net income for the fiscal year         325,132,181    1,268,178,306 
Net income for the fiscal year attributable to controlling interests         324,143,056    1,267,414,513 
Net income for the fiscal year attributable to non-controlling interests         989,125    763,793 

 

(1)See Note 3.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 3Chairperson

 

 

CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 (1) 
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders   324,143,056    1,267,414,513 
Plus: Potential dilutive effect inherent to common shares          
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders adjusted for dilution   324,143,056    1,267,414,513 
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the fiscal year   639,413    639,413 
Plus: Weighted average of additional common shares with dilutive effects          
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the fiscal year adjusted for dilution   639,413    639,413 
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)   506.9385    1,982.1532 

 

(1)See Note 3.

 

4Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)
 

 

Items   Notes    Exhibits    12/31/2024    12/31/2023 (1)  
Net income for the fiscal year             325,132,181    1,268,178,306  
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss for the fiscal year                     
Foreign currency translation differences from Financial Statements conversion             (28,277,535)   21,251,236  
Foreign currency translation differences for the fiscal year             (28,277,535)   21,251,236  
Profit or loss from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))             (69,148,868)   66,219,486  
Profit or loss for the fiscal year from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)        Q    (99,074,735)   102,629,907  
Reclassification for the fiscal year             (11,176,560)   (146,829 )
Income tax   24.c)         41,102,427    (36,263,592 )
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income that will be reclassified to profit or loss for the fiscal year             (97,426,403)   87,470,722  
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income             (97,426,403)   87,470,722  
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year             227,705,778    1,355,649,028  
Total comprehensive income attributable to controlling interests             226,716,653    1,354,885,235  
Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests             989,125    763,793  

 

(1)See Note 3.

 

Notes 1 to 47 to the consolidated Financial Statements and exhibits A to J, L, N and P to R are an integral part of these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

5Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Capital
stock
   Non-capital
contributions
       Other Comprehensive
Income
   Earnings Reserved                  
Changes  Notes   Outstanding
shares
   Additional
paid-in
capital
   Capital
adjustments
   Accumulated
foreign
currency
translation
difference
from
Financial
Statements
conversion
   Other   Legal   Other   Unappropriated
retained
earnings
   Total
controlling
interests
   Total non-
controlling
interests
   Total
Equity
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year      639,413   12,429,781   1,250,693,939   24,303,265   63,380,299   746,307,107   1,073,429,114   1,268,742,438   4,439,925,356   1,014,532   4,440,939,888 
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year                                                
-     Net income for the fiscal year                                  324,143,056   324,143,056   989,125   325,132,181 
-     Other comprehensive loss for the fiscal year                  (28,277,535)  (69,148,868)              (97,426,403)      (97,426,403)
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 12, 2024                                                
-     Legal reserve                          255,786,944       (255,786,944)            
-     Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization  33                           1,020,691,459   (1,020,691,459)            
-     Dividends  33                           (614,831,157)      (614,831,157)      (614,831,157)
-     Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                                  (2,293,300)  (2,293,300)      (2,293,300)
Other changes                                          (374,133)  (374,133)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year      639,413   12,429,781   1,250,693,939   (3,974,270)  (5,768,569)  1,002,094,051   1,479,289,416   314,113,791   4,049,517,552   1,629,524   4,051,147,076 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Capital
stock
  Non-capital
contributions
     Other Comprehensive
Income
  Earnings Reserved             
Changes  Notes   Outstanding
shares
   Additional
paid-in
capital
   Capital
adjustments
   Accumulated
foreign
currency
translation
difference
from Financial
Statements
conversion
   Other   Legal   Other   Unappropriated
retained
earnings
   Total
controlling
interests
   Total non-
controlling
interests
   Total
Equity (1)
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year      639,413   12,429,781   1,250,693,939   3,052,029   (2,839,187)   687,935,463   1,230,125,220   292,784,585   3,474,821,243   574,325   3,475,395,568 
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year                                                
-     Net income for the fiscal year                                  1,267,414,513   1,267,414,513   763,793   1,268,178,306 
-    Other comprehensive income for the fiscal year                  21,251,236   66,219,486               87,470,722       87,470,722 
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 25, 2023                                                
-     Legal reserve                          58,371,644       (58,371,644)             
-     Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization  33                           228,930,208   (228,930,208)             
-     Dividends  33                           (385,626,314)       (385,626,314)       (385,626,314)
-     Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                                  (4,154,808)   (4,154,808)       (4,154,808)
Other changes                                          (323,586)  (323,586)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year      639,413   12,429,781   1,250,693,939   24,303,265   63,380,299   746,307,107   1,073,429,114   1,268,742,438   4,439,925,356   1,014,532   4,440,939,888 

 

(1)See Note 3.

 

Notes 1 to 47 to the consolidated Financial Statements and exhibits A to J, L, N and P to R are an integral part of these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

6Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items   Notes    12/31/2024    12/31/2023 (1) 
Cash flows from operating activities               
Income for the fiscal year before income tax        357,888,574    1,883,203,006 
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the fiscal year        2,359,963,955    2,850,642,339 
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:               
Amortization and depreciation        138,140,500    126,517,980 
Credit loss expense on financial assets        109,354,813    100,051,121 
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency        (230,684,165)   (1,131,690,314)
Other adjustments        (1,366,953,755)   250,256,788 
Net increase / decrease from operating assets:               
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        4,659,994,634    (1,981,404,743)
Derivative financial instruments        9,337,491    20,010,125 
Repo transactions        1,340,514,525    (364,050,204)
Loans and other financing               
Non-financial public sector        (59,665,257)   4,694,626 
Other financial entities        (41,432,113)   (15,412,178)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents        (1,820,535,307)   612,504,158 
Other debt securities        (4,221,267,183)   524,980,930 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee        42,290,390    6,896,620 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss        (1,722,434)   (891,398)
Other assets        (93,844,797)   35,951,928 
Net increase / decrease from operating liabilities:               
Deposits               
Non-financial public sector        236,263,120    (130,360,243)
Financial sector        (31,933,700)   32,743,962 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents        879,218,267    (2,804,977,204)
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss        (22,923,405)   (17,767,674)
Derivative financial instruments        (4,858,267)   (12,517,212)
Repo transactions        (32,438,415)   51,395,109 
Other liabilities        119,641,621    (168,571,427)
Income tax paid        (322,210,844)   (57,804,036)
Total cash from (used in) operating activities (A)        2,002,138,248    (185,597,941)

 

(1)See Note 3.

 

7Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items   Notes    12/31/2024    12/31/2023 (1) 
Cash flows from investing activities               
Payments:               
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets        (124,516,286)   (124,284,578)
Obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses        (8,526,251)   (47,813,256)
Other payments related to investing activities        (647,263)   (1,356,167)
Collections:               
Other collections related to investing activities             350,545,498 
Total cash used in investing activities (B)        (133,689,800)   177,091,497 
Cash flows from financing activities               
Payments:               
Dividends   33    (466,940,836)   (391,293)
Non-subordinated corporate bonds        (82,463,383)   (10,622,097)
Financing from local financial entities        (5,910,052)   (16,545,759)
Subordinated corporate bonds        (28,369,186)   (28,185,148)
Other payments related to financing activities        (8,343,738)   (8,570,173)
Collections / Incomes:               
Non-subordinated corporate bonds             64,190,521 
Total cash used in financing activities (C)        (592,027,195)   (123,949)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (D)        365,923,672    1,980,056,272 
Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents (E)        (1,793,712,775)   (4,042,040,273)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D+E)        (151,367,850)   (2,070,614,394)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year   31    3,014,889,105    5,085,503,499 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year   31    2,863,521,255    3,014,889,105 

 

(1)See Note 3.

 

Notes 1 to 47 to the consolidated Financial Statements and exhibits A to J, L, N and P to R are an integral part of these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

8Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

1.CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

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

 

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

 

The Bank’s shares are publicly listed on Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos (BYMA, for its acronym in Spanish) 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, for its acronym in Spanish).

 

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 banks and other banking institutions.

 

On May 18, 2023, Banco Macro SA acquired 100% of the capital stock of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU). 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, for its acronym in Spanish), authorized the acquisition by Banco Macro SA of 100% of the capital stock of Banco Itaú Argentina SA, Itaú Asset Management SA and Itaú Valores SA. For further information see also Note 12.

 

On February 26, 2025, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements. Even when the Shareholders’ Meeting has the power to amend these consolidated Financial Statements after issuance, in Management’s opinion it will not happen.

 

2.OPERATIONS OF THE BANK

 

2.1Agreement with the Misiones Provincial Government

 

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

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the deposits held by the Misiones Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 97,153,149 and 99,795,879 (including 12,412,744 and 11,353,790 related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.2Agreement with the Salta Provincial Government

 

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

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the deposits held by the Salta Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 57,640,040 and 143,571,838 (including 16,058,365 and 19,124,664, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

Additionally, the Bank granted loans to the Salta Provincial Government and the Municipality of Salta City as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 for an amount of 4,975 and 2,098, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

2.3Agreement with the Jujuy Provincial Government

 

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

 

On April 29, 2005, July 8, 2014 and September 26, 2024, extensions to such agreement were agreed upon, making it currently effective through September 30, 2034.

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the deposits held by the Jujuy Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 50,429,303 and 38,718,795 (including 12,300,513 and 11,971,266, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

Additionally, the Bank granted loans to the Jujuy Provincial Treasury as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 for an amount of 4,563 and 18,012, respectively.

 

2.4Agreement with the Tucumán Provincial Government

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the deposits held by the Tucumán Provincial Government, the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán and the Municipality of Yerba Buena with the Bank amounted to 328,337,251 and 92,541,900 (including 42,211,421 and 49,135,031, 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 December 31, 2024 and 2023 for an amount of 58,717 and 4,962,620, respectively.

 

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

 

Presentation basis

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

These consolidated 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 regulatory provisions established by the BCRA, which are explained in the following paragraph, such framework is based on IFRS Accounting Standards (International Financial Reporting Standards) as issued by the IASB (International Accounting Standards Board) and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professionals Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE, for its acronym in Spanish). The abovementioned international standards include the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and the interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or former Standing Interpretations Committee (SIC).

 

The transitory exceptions established by BCRA to the application of effective IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB that affect the preparation of these consolidated Financial Statements are as follows:

 

a)According to Communiqué “A” 6114, as amended and supplemented, and in the convergence process through IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB, 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 public sector established by Communiqué “A” 6847. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the Bank is in the process of quantifying the effect of the full application of the abovementioned standard.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

If IFRS 9 had been applied, and according an estimation calculated by the Bank, the Statement of income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, would have recorded an increase in “Interest income” for an amount of 88,918 and in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 94,587 and, on the other hand, a decrease in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 7,191, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that fiscal year. In addition, it would have been recorded in the Statement of income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 a decrease in “Interest income” for an amount of 9,396,363 and, on the other hand, an increase in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 299,118 and in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 8,857,767, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that fiscal year. These changes would not have resulted into modifications to the total shareholder equity as of those dates nor the total comprehensive income for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Bank comply with the IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB and adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 8164. Generally, the BCRA does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS Accounting Standards, unless otherwise expressly stated.

 

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 consolidated Financial Statements continue to be prepared on the going concern basis.

 

Transcription into books

 

As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the analytical detail is in the process of being transcribed into the Bank’s inventory book (“Libro Inventario”), the general ledger and the consolidated Financial Statements into the Bank’s balance book (“Libro Balances”) of Banco Macro SA.

 

Figures expressed in thousands of pesos

 

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

 

Statement of financial position - Disclosure

 

The Bank presents its statement of financial position in order of liquidity, as established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6324. The analysis referred to the recovery of assets and settlement of liabilities during the 12 months after the reporting date and more than 12 months after the reporting date is disclosed in Note 22 to these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Financial assets and financial liabilities are generally reported in gross figures in the consolidated statement of financial position. They are only offset and reported in net figures when there is a legal and enforceable right to offset such financial assets and liabilities and the Management also intends to settle them on a net basis or to realize assets and settle liabilities simultaneously.

 

These consolidated Financial Statements were prepared on a historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments which were valued at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) or at Fair Value through Profit or Loss. For further information see Exhibit P “Categories of financial assets and liabilities”. In addition, in the case of derivative instruments (Futures and Forwards) both assets and liabilities were valued at fair value through profit or loss.

 

Comparative information

 

The statement of financial position as of December 31, 2024 and the statement of income and other comprehensive income, the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity and the statement of cash flows for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, are presented comparatively with the immediately preceding fiscal year.

 

Additionally, these figures were modified due to the recognition of a prior period adjustment related to the business combination. See Note 12.2.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

According to IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB, 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 must be 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 are 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 index (WPI) published by the INDEC until that date. For the months of November and December 2015, for which the INDEC did not publish the WPI variation, the CPI variation for CABA was used.

 

Considering the abovementioned indexes, the inflation rate was 117.76% and 211.41% for the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

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 (those with a fixed nominal value in local currency) are not restated because they are already expressed in the current measuring unit as of 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 those effects. The net gain or loss on a monetary basis is included in profit or loss for the fiscal year.

 

(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 measuring unit, the profit or loss produced by holding these non-monetary items.

 

(iv)Non-monetary items carried at historical cost or at current cost at some earlier date before the reporting date, are restated at indexes 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. Profit or loss for the fiscal year related to depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets, as well as any other non-monetary assets cost are determined on the basis of the new restated amounts.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

(vi)The restatement of non-monetary assets in terms of a current measuring unit at the end of the reporting period, without an equivalent adjustment for tax purposes results in a taxable temporary difference and the recognition of deferred income tax liability whose balancing entry is recognized in profit or loss for the fiscal year. 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 for the fiscal year and deferred tax related to the revaluation (surplus of the revalued value over the restated value) is recognized in other comprehensive income.

 

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

 

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

 

(ii)Gain or loss on monetary position will be classified based on the item that generated it and is presented in a separate line reflecting effect of inflation on monetary 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 as from the date on which they were subscribed for or paid-in, according to the Communiqué “A” 6849 for each item.

 

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

 

c)Restated unappropriated retained earnings were determined as a difference between the restated net asset as of the transition date and the rest of the components of initial equity restated as described in the abovementioned paragraphs.

 

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

 

(ii)After the restatement as of the transition date in (i) above, all equity components are restated by applying the general price index 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 current measuring unit as of the end of the reporting period.

 

(ii)Monetary gain or loss generated by cash and cash equivalents are disclosed in the statement of cash flows after operating, investing and financing activities and financing activities, in a separate and independent line, under the description “Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents”.

 

Basis for consolidation

 

These consolidated Financial Statements include the Financial Statements of the Bank and its controlled entities as of December 31, 2024.

 

Subsidiaries are all the entities controlled by the Bank. The Bank 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.

 

This generally happens when there is a shareholding of more than half of its shares having voting rights.

 

Notwithstanding the above, under certain particular circumstances, the Bank may still have control with less than a 50% interest or may not have the control even if it holds more than half of the shares of such other entity.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Upon evaluating whether it has power over the controlled entity, and therefore controls the variation of its returns, the Bank shall consider all relevant facts and circumstances, including:

 

-The purpose and design of the controlled entity.

 

-What the relevant activities are and how decisions about those activities are made and whether the Bank has the ability to direct such relevant activities.

 

-Contractual arrangements such as call rights, put rights and liquidation rights.

 

-Whether the Bank is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with such controlled entity, and whether the Bank has the ability to use its power over the controlled entity to affect the amount of the Bank’s returns.

 

The structured entities have been designed to reach a specific business goal and for voting or similar rights not to be the dominant factor in deciding who controls the entity, such as when any voting rights are related to the administrative tasks only and the relevant activities are directed by means of contractual agreements.

 

Controlled entities are completely consolidated since the date of the effective transfer of the control over them to the Bank and consolidation ceases when the Bank loses control over the subsidiaries. These consolidated Financial Statements include the assets, liabilities, income and each component of other comprehensive income of the Bank and its controlled entities. Transactions between consolidated entities are completely eliminated.

 

Changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a controlled entity that do not result in the parent losing control of the subsidiary are equity transactions. However, if a parent company loses control of a subsidiary, it shall derecognize the assets (including any goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary, any non-controlling interests in the former subsidiary and other capital components, while any profit or loss derived from the transaction, event or circumstances that resulted in the loss of control shall be recognized as in profit or loss, and any investment retained in the former subsidiary shall be recognized at its fair value on the date control is lost.

 

The Financial Statements of the controlled entities have been prepared as of the same dates and for the same accounting periods as those of the Bank, using uniform accounting policies consistent with those applied by the Bank. If necessary, adjustments shall be made to the Financial Statements of the subsidiaries so that the accounting policies used by the group are uniform.

 

The Bank considers the Argentine peso as its functional and presentation currency. To such effect, before consolidation, the Financial Statements of its subsidiary Macro Bank Limited, originally stated in US dollars, were translated to pesos (presentation currency) using the following method:

 

a)Assets and liabilities were converted at the reference exchange rate of the BCRA, in force for US dollars at the closing of business on the last business day of each year.

 

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

 

c)Income for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, were translated into pesos on a monthly basis, using the monthly average of the reference exchange rate of the BCRA.

 

d)Foreign currency translation differences arising as a result of the preceding paragraphs are recognized as a separate component within the Shareholders’ Equity account reporting them in the statement of other comprehensive income, which is called “Foreign currency translation differences from Financial Statements conversion”.

 

On the other hand, non-controlling interests represent the portion of income and equity not directly or indirectly attributable to the Bank. In these consolidated Financial Statements they are disclosed as a separate line in the statement of financial position, the statement of income, the statement of other comprehensive income and the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity.

 

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

 

Subsidiaries (1) Principal place of business Country Main activity
Macro Securities SAU (2) and (6) Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - CABA Argentina Stock exchange services
Macro Fiducia SAU Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - 2nd floor - CABA Argentina Services

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Subsidiaries (1) Principal place of business Country Main activity
Macro Fondos SGFCISA (7) Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - 24th floor, Office B - CABA Argentina Management and administration of mutual funds
Macro Bank Limited (3) 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) (4) Santa Fe 1219 - 4th floor - Rosario, Santa Fe Argentina Grain Brokerage
BMA Asset Management SGFCISA (5) and (7) Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 2nd floor – CABA Argentina Management and administration of mutual funds
BMA Valores SA (5) and (6) Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 2nd floor – CABA Argentina Stock exchange services

 

(1)See Note 12.2 related to the merger with Banco BMA SAU.
(2)Consolidated with Macro Fondos SGFCISA (80.90% equity interest and voting rights).
(3)Consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) SA (100% voting rights – Equity interest: 72,881).
(4)Consolidated with the Bank since May 2023, as control was obtained in such month (see Note 12).
(5)Consolidated with the Bank since November 2023, as control was obtained in such month (see Note 12).
(6)On December 17, de 2024, the Management of Macro Securities SAU decided to carry out the process of merger by absorption, through which that Entity will absorb BMA Valores SA, which will be dissolved without being liquidated. The reorganization date is January 1, 2025.
(7)On December 17, de 2024, the Management of Macro Fondos SGFCISA decided to carry out the process of merger by absorption, through which that Entity will absorb BMA Asset Management SGFCISA, which will be dissolved without being liquidated. The reorganization date is January 1, 2025.

 

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

 

   Shares   Bank’s interest   Non-controlling interest
Subsidiaries (1)  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 (2)   Common    47,387,236    100.00%   100.00%        
Macro Fondos SGFCISA   Common    327,183    100.00%   100.00%        
Macro Bank Limited   Common    39,816,899    100.00%   100.00%        
Argenpay SAU   Common    1,001,200,000    100.00%   100.00%        
Fintech SGR (Structured entity)   Common    119,993    24.999%   24.999%  75.001%  75.001%
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) (3)   Common    615,519    100.00%   100.00%        
BMA Asset Management SGFCISA (4)   Common    91,950    100.00%   100.00%        
BMA Valores SA (4)   Common    52,419,500    100.00%   100.00%        

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

(1)See Note 12.2 related to the merger with Banco BMA SAU.
(2)On May 9, 2024, the Bank made an irrevocable contribution of 250,000 (not restated) to Macro Fiducia SAU.
(3)Interest acquired in May 2023 (see Note 12).
(4)Interest acquired in November 2023 (see Note 12).

 

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

 

   Balances as of 12/31/2024 
Entity (1)  Assets   Liabilities   Equity
attributable to
the owners of the
Bank
   Equity attributable
to non-controlling
interests
 
Banco Macro SA   14,178,945,690    10,129,428,138    4,049,517,552      
Macro Bank Limited   144,915,763    99,313,229    45,602,534      
Macro Securities SAU (2)   402,007,719    217,660,348    184,347,371      
Macro Fiducia SAU   1,453,214    38,164    1,415,050      
Argenpay SAU   40,782,967    25,616,970    15,165,997      
Fintech SGR   49,554,739    47,382,064    543,151    1,629,524 
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)   32,490,416    30,129,909    2,360,507      
BMA Asset Management SGFCISA   16,485,476    241,769    16,243,707      
BMA Valores SA   5,786,161    72,787    5,713,374      
Eliminations   (379,370,630)   (107,978,939)   (271,391,691)     
Consolidated   14,493,051,515    10,441,904,439    4,049,517,552    1,629,524 

 

(1)See Note 12.2 related to the merger with Banco BMA SAU.
(2)Includes the amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

 

   Balances as of 12/31/2023 
Entity (1)  Assets   Liabilities   Equity
attributable to
the owners of the
Bank
   Equity attributable
to non-controlling
interests
 
Banco Macro SA   14,184,633,216    9,744,707,860    4,439,925,356      
Macro Bank Limited   211,041,322    151,421,144    59,620,178      
Macro Securities SAU (2)   374,789,204    249,762,292    125,026,912      
Macro Fiducia SAU   1,417,327    103,786    1,313,541      
Argenpay SAU   33,125,773    18,014,966    15,110,807      
Fintech SGR   36,531,677    35,178,989    338,156    1,014,532 
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)   52,461,903    50,777,081    1,684,822      
BMA Asset Management SGFCISA   20,628,998    4,807,724    15,821,274      
BMA Valores SA   13,036,864    7,306,883    5,729,981      
Eliminations   (295,971,128)   (71,325,457)   (224,645,671)     
Consolidated   14,631,695,156    10,190,755,268    4,439,925,356    1,014,532 

 

(1)See Note 12.2 related to the merger with Banco BMA SAU.
(2)Includes the amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The Bank’s Management considers there are no other companies or structured entities to be included in the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2024.

 

Summary of significant accounting policies

 

Below there is a description of the principal valuation and disclosure criteria used for the preparation of these consolidated Financial Statements as December 31, 2024:

 

3.1Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency:

 

The Bank considers the Argentine Peso as its functional and presentation currency. The assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency, mainly in US dollars, were valued at BCRA benchmark US dollar exchange rate effective as of the closing date of transactions on the last business day of each fiscal year.

 

Additionally, assets and liabilities denominated in other foreign currencies were translated at the repo exchange rate in US dollars communicated by the BCRA’s dealing room. Foreign exchange differences were recorded in the related Statements of income as “Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency”.

 

3.2Financial Instruments

 

Initial recognition and measurement

 

The Bank recognizes a financial instrument when it becomes party to the contractual provisions thereof.

 

The purchase and sale of financial assets requiring the delivery of assets within the term generally established by the rules and regulations or the market conditions are recorded on the transaction’s trading date, i.e. on the date the Bank undertakes to acquire or sell the relevant asset.

 

At initial recognition, the financial assets and liabilities were recognized at fair value. Those financial assets and liabilities not recognized at fair value through profit or loss, were recognized at fair value adjusted for transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of the financial asset or liability.

 

At initial recognition, the fair value of a financial instrument is generally the transaction price. Nevertheless, if part of the consideration received or paid is for something other than the financial instrument, the Bank estimates the fair value of the financial instrument. If the fair value is based on a valuation technique that uses only data from observable markets, the Bank shall recognize the difference between fair value at the initial recognition and the transaction price as gain or loss. When the fair value is based on a valuation technique that uses data from non-observable markets, the Bank shall recognize that deferred difference in profit or loss only to the extent that it arises from a change in a factor (including time) that market participants would take into account when pricing the asset or liability, or when the instrument is derecognized.

 

Finally, in the normal course of business, the Bank arranges repo transactions. According to IFRS 9, assets involved in repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions and received from or delivered to third parties, respectively, do not qualify to be recognized or derecognized, respectively (see Note 6).

 

Subsequent measurement – Business Model

 

The Bank established three categories for the classification and measurement of its debt instruments, in accordance with the Bank’s business model to manage them and the contractual cash flow characteristics thereof:

 

-At amortized cost: the objective of the business model is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows.

 

-At fair value through other comprehensive income: the objective of the business model is both collecting the contractual cash flows of the financial asset and/or of those derived from the sale of the financial asset.

 

-At fair value through profit or loss: the objective of the business model is generating income derived from the purchase and sale of financial assets.

 

Therefore, the Bank measures its financial assets at fair value, except for those that meet the following two conditions and are measured at amortized cost:

 

-The financial assets are held within a business model whose objective is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

-The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise, on specified dates, to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

 

The Bank’s business model is determined at a level that reflects how groups of financial assets are managed together to achieve a particular business objective.

 

The business model is not assessed on an instrument-by-instrument approach, but it should rather be determined on a higher level of aggregation and is based on observable factors such as:

 

-How the performance of the business model and the financial assets held within that business model are evaluated and reported to the Bank’s key management personnel.

 

-The risks that affect the performance of the business model (and the financial assets held within that business model) and, in particular, the way in which those risks are managed.

 

-The expected frequency, value, timing and reasons of sales are also important aspects.

 

The assessment of the business model is performed on the basis of scenarios that the Bank reasonably expects to occur, without taking into account the scenarios such as the so-called ‘worst case’ or ‘stress case’ scenarios. If after the initial recognition cash flows are realized in a way that is different from the Bank’s expectations, the classification of the remaining financial assets held in that business model does not change, but it rather considers all relevant information to assess the newly originated or newly purchased financial assets.

 

Test of solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI test)

 

As part of the classification process, the Bank assessed the contractual terms of its financial assets in order to determine if such financial instruments give rise to cash flows on specific dates which are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

 

For the purposes of this assessment, “principal” is defined as the fair value of the financial asset at initial recognition, provided such amount may change over the life of the financial instrument, for example, if there are repayments of principal or premium amortization or discount.

 

The most significant elements of interest within a loan agreement are typically the consideration for the time value of money and credit risk.

 

For the SPPI test, the Bank applies judgment and considers relevant factors such as the currency in which the financial asset is denominated and the period for which the interest rate is set.

 

However, contractual terms that introduce exposure to risks or volatility in the contractual cash flows that are unrelated to a basic lending arrangement do not give rise to contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. In such cases, financial assets are required to be measured at fair value through profit or loss.

 

Therefore, the financial assets were classified pursuant to the above expressed as “Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss”, “Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income” or “Financial assets at amortized cost”. Such classification is disclosed in exhibit P.

 

·Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

 

This category presents two subcategories: financial assets at fair value held for trading and financial assets initially designated at fair value by the Management or under section 6.7.1. of IFRS 9. The Bank’s Management has not designated, at the beginning, financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.

 

The Bank classifies the financial assets as held for trading when they have been acquired or incurred principally for the purpose of selling or repurchasing them in the short term or when they are part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that are managed together and for which there is evidence of a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking.

 

Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognized at fair value in the statement of financial position. Changes in fair value are recognized under the item “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” in the statement of income, as well as interest income or expenses and dividends pursuant to the contractual terms and conditions, or when the right to receive payment of the dividend is established.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The fair value estimation is explained in detail in section “Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions” of this note, and Note 11 describes the valuation process of financial instruments at fair value.

 

·Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI)

 

A financial asset shall be measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if (i) the financial instrument is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and (ii) the contractual terms of the financial asset meet the determination that cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

 

Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income are recognized in the statement of financial position at fair value. Profit and loss derived from changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive income as “Net gain from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income”. Interest income (calculated by the “effective interest method”, which is explained in the following section), profit and loss from translation differences and impairment are recognized in the statement of income in the same manner as for financial assets measured at amortized cost and are disclosed as “Interest income”, “Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency” and “Credit loss expense on financial assets”, respectively.

 

When the Bank has more than one investment on the same security, it must be considered that they shall be disclosed using the first-in first-out costing method.

 

On derecognition, accumulated gains and losses previously recognized in OCI are reclassified to profit or loss.

 

·Financial assets at amortized cost – Effective interest method

 

They represent financial assets held in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of which give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

 

After initial recognition, these financial assets are recognized in the statement of financial position at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less a loss allowance for expected credit losses (ECL), considering the exceptions established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6847, detailed in Note 3.2.4.

 

Interest income and impairment are disclosed in the statement of income as “Interest income” and “Credit loss expense on financial assets”, respectively. Changes in the allowance for ECL are presented in Note 9 and exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowance for uncollectibility risk”.

 

The effective interest method uses the rate that allows the discount of estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or lesser term, if applicable, to the net carrying amount of such financial instrument. When applying this method, the Bank identifies points paid or received, fees, premiums, discounts and transaction costs, incremental and direct costs as an integral part of the effective interest rate (hereinafter, EIR). For such purposes, interest is the consideration for the time value of money and for the credit risk associated with the amount of principal outstanding during a specific period of time.

 

  3.2.1 Cash and deposits in banks

 

They were valued at their nominal value plus the relevant accrued interest, if applicable. Accrued interests were allocated in the statement of income as “Interest income”.

 

  3.2.2 Repo transactions (purchase and sale of financial instruments)

 

These transactions were recognized in the statement of financial position as financing granted (received), under “Repo transactions”.

 

The difference between purchase and sale prices of such instruments were recognized as interest accrued during the effective term of the transactions using the effective interest method and were allocated in the statement of income as “Interest income” and “Interest expense”.

 

  3.2.3 Loans and other financing

 

They are non-derivative financial assets that the Bank holds within a business model whose objective is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of which give rise, on specified dates, to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

After initial recognition, loans and other financing were measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less a loss allowance for ECL. The amortized cost was calculated taking into account any discount or premium incurred in the origination or acquisition, and origination fees or commissions, which are part of the EIR. Income from interest was allocated in the statement of income as “Interest income”.

 

  3.2.4 Impairment of financial assets

 

The accounting policy adopted on the impairment of financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss is detailed below:

 

3.2.4.1Overview of the ECL principles

 

Except for disclosures to the public sector, which were temporarily excluded by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6847, the Bank recognizes a loss allowance for ECL on loans, other financing and other debt instruments not measured at fair value through profit or loss along with loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts (not measured at fair value through profit or loss) and contract assets and accounts receivable on loans, hereinafter, the “financial instruments”. Investments in equity instruments are not subject to impairment under IFRS 9. According to Communiqué “A” 6847, for disclosures to the public sector, BCRA standards on minimum loan loss allowances still apply, which, particularly for this type of sector, indicate that they are not subject to allowances.

 

The loss allowance for ECL is based on credit losses expected to arise during the life of a financial asset (lifetime ECL), unless there was no significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, in which case the loss allowance is based on 12-month ECL. The Bank’s policies to determine whether credit risk increased significantly are included in Note 44.1.1 “Assessment of credit risk impairment”, section “Definitions of significant increase in risk (SICR), impairment and default”.

 

12-month ECL is the portion of lifetime ECL that results from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within the 12 months after the reporting date.

 

Lifetime ECL and 12-month ECL are calculated on individual or collective bases according to the nature of the portfolio of financial instruments. The Bank’s policy to group the financial assets measured on a collective basis are explained in Note 44.1.1, sections “Customers analyzed on a collective basis” and “Customers analyzed on an individual basis”.

 

The Bank adopted a policy to assess, at the end of each reporting period, whether there was a significant increase in the credit risk of a financial instrument since initial recognition considering the change in risk that the default may occur during the remaining life of a financial instrument. This is further explained in Note 44.1.1, section “Definitions of significant increase in risk (SICR), impairment and default”.

 

According to the aforementioned process, the Bank groups its financial instruments into Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3, also covering purchased or originated financial instruments that are credit impaired, as described below:

 

·Stage 1: When financial instruments are recognized for the first time, the Bank recognizes a loss allowance according to 12-month ECL. Stage 1-financial instruments also include credit lines in which credit risk improved within the parameters established by the Bank and the financial instrument was reclassified to another Stage.

 

·Stage 2: When a financial instrument shows a SICR since initial recognition, the Bank books a loss allowance for lifetime ECL. Stage 2-financial instruments also include credit lines in which credit risk improved within the parameters established by the Bank and the financial instrument was reclassified to Stage 3.

 

·Stage 3: Financial instruments which credit value is impaired (as described in Note 44.1.1, section “Definitions of significant increase in risk (SICR), impairment and default”). The Bank books a loss allowance for lifetime ECL.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

·Purchased or originated financial instruments that are credit impaired: financial instruments that are credit impaired upon initial recognition. Purchased or originated financial instruments that are credit impaired are booked at fair value upon initial recognition and interest income is recognized subsequently at a credit-adjusted effective interest rate. The loss allowance of ECL is only recognized or reversed provided that there is a subsequent change in ECL. The Bank did not purchase or generate credit-impaired financial instruments.

 

The Bank reduces the carrying amount of the financial instruments which amount owed it does not expect to recover in part or in full. This is considered a (partial) derecognition of the financial instrument.

 

3.2.4.2The calculation of ECL

 

The key parameters to calculating ECL are as follows:

 

·Probability of default (PD): It is an estimate of the probability of default during a certain time horizon. A default may occur only at a certain time during the period assessed if the credit line was not derecognized before and is still part of the portfolio. The concept of probability of default is explained in Note 44.1.1, section “Probability of default (PD)”.

 

·Exposure at default (EAD): It is an estimate of the exposure to a future default date considering the expected changes in exposure after reporting date, including the settlement of principal and interest, whether they are scheduled by the agreement or otherwise, the expected disbursements on committed credit lines and interest accrued on late payments. The exposure at default is explained in Note 44.1.1 section, “Exposure at default (EAD)”.

 

·Loss given default (LGD): It is an estimate of the loss arising in the event of default in a certain term. It is based on the difference between contractual cash flows and cash flows expected by the lender, including the performance of a guarantee or credit improvements related to the loan. In general, it is expressed as a percentage of the exposure at default. Further information of LGD is included in Note 44.1.1, section “Loss given default (LGD)”.

 

For overdrafts which include both a loan and an unused loan commitment, ECL are calculated and disclosed with the loan. For loan commitments (including credit cards) and financial guarantee contracts, ECL are recognized in “Provisions”.

 

The method for calculating ECL is summarized below:

 

·Stage 1: 12-month ECL are calculated as a portion of lifetime ECL, accounting for the ECL of financial instruments from default within the 12 months subsequent to year-end. The Bank calculates the allocation of 12-month ECL based on the expectation of default within 12 months after year-end. These expected 12-month probabilities of default are applied to an EAD and multiplied by the expected LGD and discounted to the original effective interest rate.

 

·Stage 2: When a financial instrument shows a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, the Bank books a loss allowance for lifetime ECL. The method is similar to the one explained above, including the use of different scenarios, but PD is estimated over the remaining life of the instrument. Expected cash shortfalls are discounted to the original effective interest rate.

 

·Stage 3: For financial instruments considered credit-impaired, the Bank recognizes the ECL for the remaining life of these financial instruments. The method is similar to those used by Stage 2-financial instruments, with a PD set at 100%.

 

·Loan commitments and letters of credit: Upon estimating the lifetime ECL for loan commitments, the ECL are the present value of the difference between the cash flows owed to the bank and the expected cash flows if the loan is withdrawn during the 12 months or expected lifetime. The cash flows are discounted at the original effective interest rate of each transaction.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

·Guarantees and other commitments: The Bank’s liability under each guarantee is measured at the higher of the amount initially recognized less cumulative amortization recognized in the statement of income and the ECL provision. To such end, the Bank estimates the ECL based on the present value of the payments expected to be disbursed to the guarantee holder should the debtor fail to pay the debt. Cash flows are discounted by the risk-adjusted interest rate relevant to the disclosure. The ECL related to financial guarantee contracts are recognized in “Provisions”.

 

In all these scenarios, the ECL are adjusted on a forward-looking base, weighing the three probable macroeconomic scenarios, as explained in section 3.2.4.3 “Prospective information”.

 

3.2.4.3Prospective information

 

To determine a loss allowance in the calculation of ECL, the impact of the main macroeconomic variables should be analyzed to adjust historical information to the current conditions and short-term prospects. To such end, different and probable macroeconomic scenarios should be weighed upon using relevant variables in assessing credit risk (such as GDP growth, interest rate and CPI).

 

The inputs and models used for calculating ECL may not always capture all market characteristics as of the date of these consolidated Financial Statements. Consequently, the Bank may consider certain qualitative temporary adjustments to ensure that they are taken into account if they are material. Further information is included in Note 44.1.2 “Prospective information used in ECL models”.

 

3.2.4.4Debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

 

The ECL of the debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income does not reduce the carrying amount of these financial instruments in the statement of financial position, which remains at fair value. Instead, an amount equal to the correction of value from these assets measured at amortized cost is recognized in “Other comprehensive income” as a cumulative impairment amount with the related charge to income. Cumulative loss recognized in “Other comprehensive income” is reclassified to the statement of income when the assets are derecognized.

 

3.2.4.5Credit cards and other revolving credit lines

 

In the case of credit cards and other revolving lines of credit, the Bank does not limit its exposure to expected losses to the contractual notice period, but rather calculates ECL over a period that reflects the Bank’s expectations of customer behaviors, their unused credit commitments, the probability of default and the Bank’s future risk mitigation expectations, which may include reducing or settling the lines of credit.

 

The interest rate used to discount the ECL for credit cards is based on the average effective interest rate that is expected to be charged over the expected period of exposure to these lines of credit. This estimate considers that some of these lines of credit may be settled every month fully and consequently no interest would be charged.

 

3.2.4.6Applications

 

Financial instruments are settled in part or in full after the first month in which the Bank has no reasonable expectations of recovering the financial instrument or part of the instrument. Should the amount to be settled be higher than the loss allowance for accumulated losses, the difference is considered an addition to the loss allowance that is then applied against the gross carrying amount. Any subsequent recovery is disclosed in the statement of income for the year of recovery in “Other operating income”.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

3.2.4.7Forborne and modified loans

 

The Bank considers a loan forborne when such modification is a result of the borrower’s present or expected financial difficulties. The renegotiation may include the extension of the payment terms and the agreement of new loan conditions. Once the conditions are renegotiated, the impairment is measured using the original effective interest rate as calculated before the conditions were amended. The Bank monitors forborne loans to ensure the continuity of future payments. Derecognition decisions and the classification between Stages 2 and 3 are determined on a case-by-case basis for the commercial portfolio and collectively for the consumer portfolio. Should these procedures identify a loss related to a loan, it is disclosed and managed as an impaired Stage 3 forborne asset until it is collected or derecognized.

 

When the loan is renegotiated or modified but is not derecognized, the Bank also considers whether the assets should be classified in Stage 3. Once an asset is classified as renegotiated, it will continue in Stage 2 until it is collected in full or impaired (Stage 3).

 

If the modifications are substantial, the loan is derecognized and a new loan with different conditions is recognized.

 

3.2.4.8Valuation of collaterals

 

To mitigate the risks of its financial instruments, the Bank seeks to use, when possible, collaterals. Collateral comes in various forms, such as cash, securities, letters of credit, real estate, receivables, other non-financial assets and credit enhancements, such as netting arrangements. Collateral, except for attached assets, is not recorded in the Bank’s statement of financial position. However, the fair value of collateral affects the calculation of ECL in certain products and customers assessed on an individual basis. The assessment is usually made at least at the beginning date and it is reassessed on a regular basis.

 

Whenever possible, the Bank uses active market data to assess the financial instruments maintained as collateral. Other financial instruments that do not have readily determinable market values are valued using internal methods. Non-financial collateral, such as real estate, is valued based on data provided by third parties, such as mortgage brokers.

 

  3.2.5 Collateral repossessed

 

The Bank’s policy is to determine whether an attached asset can be best used internally or should be sold. Assets determined to be useful internally are transferred to their relevant asset category at the lower of their attached value or the carrying value of the original secured asset.

 

The assets for which selling is determined to be a better option are transferred to assets held for sale at their fair value (if financial assets) and fair value less cost of sales for non-financial assets at attachment date according to the Bank’s policy.

 

During the normal course of business, the Bank does not include in its portfolio the properties and other attached assets but rather uses external agents to recover the funds, generally through auctions, to settle the outstanding payable. Any surplus fund is reimbursed to the customer/debtor. Hence, residential properties under attachment proceedings are not booked in the balance sheet.

 

  3.2.6 Financial liabilities

 

After initial recognition, certain financial liabilities were measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, except for derivatives that were measured at fair value through profit or loss. Interests were allocated in the statement of income as “Interest expense”.

 

Within other financial liabilities the Bank included guarantees granted and eventual liabilities, which must be disclosed in the notes to the Financial Statements, when the documents supporting such credit facilities are issued and are initially recognized at fair value of the commission received, in the statement of financial position. After initial recognition, the liability for each guarantee was recognized at the higher of the amount of the loss allowance and the amount initially recognized less, when appropriate, the cumulative amount of income recognized in accordance with the principles under IFRS 15 “Revenue from contracts with customers”. The commission received has been recognized as “Commissions income” in the statement of income, based on the amortization thereof following the straight-line method over the effective term of the financial guarantee granted.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  3.2.7 Derivative financial instruments

 

Receivables and payables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying assets

 

It includes forward purchase and sale transactions of foreign currency without delivery of the traded underlying asset. Such transactions were measured at the fair value of the contracts and were performed by the Bank for intermediation purposes on its own account. The originated income was allocated in the consolidated statement of income as “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss”.

 

Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities

 

A financial asset (or, if applicable, a part of a financial asset or a part of a group of similar financial assets) shall be derecognized when: (i) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or (ii) the Bank transfers the contractual rights to receive the cash flows of the financial asset or retains the contractual rights to receive the cash flows of the financial asset, but assumes a contractual obligation to pay the cash flows received immediately to a third party pursuant to a transfer agreement.

 

A transfer shall qualify for derecognition of the financial asset only if (i) the Bank has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, or (ii) it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, but has transferred the control of the financial asset, considering that the control is transferred if, and only if, the transferee has the practical ability to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party and is able to exercise that ability unilaterally and without needing to impose additional restrictions on the transfer.

 

If the Bank neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred asset, and has retained the control over it, the Bank shall continue to recognize such transferred asset to the extent to which it is exposed to changes in the value of the transferred asset.

 

The Bank derecognizes a loan when the terms and conditions have been renegotiated and if, substantially, it becomes a new loan, recognizing the difference for derecognition in profit or loss. If the modification does not generate substantially different cash flows, the modification does not result in derecognition of the loan. The Bank recalculates the gross carrying amount of the assets as present value of modified contractual cash flows, using for the discount the original EIR and recognizes profit or loss from modification as explained in Note 3.2.4.7 “Forborne and modified loans”.

 

On the other hand, a financial liability is derecognized when the obligation specified in the relevant contract is discharged, cancelled or expires. When there is an exchange between an existing borrower and lender of debt instruments with substantially different terms, or the terms are substantially modified, such exchange or modification shall be accounted for as an extinguishment of the original financial liability and the recognition of a new financial liability, recognizing the difference between the carrying amount of a financial liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the consideration paid, in the statement of income as “Other operating income”.

 

Since July 1, 2024, the Bank revaluated holdings of Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2027, from the fair value through profit or loss model to the amortized cost model, in order to maintain the already said holding until maturity for the collection of its contractual flow. At that time, the fair value of the already said holding amounted to 1,891,309,298 (not restated), and the annual effective interest rate was set at 5.71%. The fair value of the already said holdings as of December 31, 2024 amounts to 2,302,947,204, which would have generated a gain of 411,637,906 (nominal amount without considering the effect of exposure to currency inflation between both dates) if they had been maintained at fair value through profit or loss. Additionally, the income from interest and charges accrued from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 amounts to 611,966,659. This was made as part of a modification of certain significant business activities of the Bank, considering the recent business combinations (see also Note 12) and the launch of new loan placements.

 

3.3Leases

 

The Bank assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. That is, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

3.3.1The Bank as a lessee

 

The Bank applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets, which payments are recognized as rent expense on a straight-line basis. The Bank recognizes lease liabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use assets representing the right to use the underlying assets.

 

·Right-of-use assets

 

The Bank recognizes right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease. Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognized, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. The right of use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of its estimated useful life and the lease term.

 

The right-of-use assets are also subject to impairment, as explained in section 3.10 of this note.

 

·Lease liabilities

 

At the commencement date of the lease, the Bank recognizes lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Bank and payments of penalties for terminating a lease, if the lease term reflects the Bank exercising the option to terminate. Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognized as expense in the period on which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.

 

In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Bank uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the in-substance fixed lease payments or a change in the assessment to purchase the underlying asset.

 

3.3.2The Bank as a lessor

 

The Bank grants loans through financial leases, recognizing the current value of lease payments as a financial asset, which is registered in the statement of financial position in the item “loans and other financing”. The difference between the total lease receivables and the current value of financing is recognized as interest to be accrued. This income is recognized during the term of the lease using the EIR method, which reflects a constant rate of return and is recognized in the statement of income as “Interest income”. Losses originated for impairment are included in the statement of income as “Credit loss expense on financial assets” and changes in this accounting item are disclosed in Exhibit R “Loss allowance– Allowance for uncollectibility risk”.

 

3.4Business combinations

 

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, which is measured at acquisition date fair value, and the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquired company, measured under IFRS.

 

The Bank determines that it has acquired a business when the acquired set of activities and assets include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. The acquired process is considered substantive if it is critical to the ability to continue producing outputs, and the inputs acquired include an organized workforce with the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience to perform that process or it significantly contributes to the ability to continue producing outputs and is considered unique or scarce or cannot be replaced without significant cost, effort, or delay in the ability to continue producing outputs.

 

When the Bank acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent conditions as of the acquisition date.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. Contingent consideration classified as equity is not remeasured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. Contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability that is a financial instrument and within the scope of IFRS 9, is measured at fair value with the changes in fair value recognized in the statement of profit or loss. Other contingent consideration that is not within the scope of IFRS 9 is measured at fair value at each reporting date with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss.

 

Goodwill is initially measured at cost (being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount recognized for non-controlling interests and any previous interest held over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed). If the fair value of the net assets acquired is in excess of the aggregate consideration transferred, the Group re-assesses whether it has correctly identified all of the assets acquired and all of the liabilities assumed and reviews the procedures used to measure the amounts to be recognized at the acquisition date. If the reassessment still results in an excess of the fair value of net assets acquired over the aggregate consideration transferred, then the gain is recognized in profit or loss. See additionally Note 12.

 

After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses as explained in section 3.10.

 

3.5Investments in associates and joint arrangements

 

Associates are those entities over which the Bank has significant influence, i.e. the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of such controlled entity, but without having the control thereof.

 

A joint arrangement is an arrangement of which the Bank and other party or parties have joint control. Under IFRS 11 “Joint Arrangements”, investments in these arrangements are classified as joint ventures or joint operations depending on the contractual rights and obligations of each investor, regardless of the legal structure of the arrangement. A joint venture is an arrangement pursuant to which the parties having joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of such arrangement. A joint operation is an arrangement pursuant to which the parties having joint control of the arrangement have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement. The Bank has assessed the nature of its joint arrangements and determined that they are joint ventures.

 

These investments are accounted for using the equity method from the date on which they become an associate or a joint venture. On acquisition of the investment, any difference between the cost of the investment and the Entity’s share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities are accounted: (i) as a goodwill, which is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is under impairment as explained in section 3.10; or (ii) any excess of the Entity´s share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities over the cost of the investment is included as income. The Bank’s share in the profit or loss after the acquisition of its associates was accounted in the statement of income, and its share in other comprehensive income after the acquisition was accounted for in the consolidated statement of other comprehensive income. See also Note 13.

 

3.6Property, plant and equipment

 

The Bank chose the cost model for all kinds of assets accounted for in this accounting item. These assets were carried at their cost less any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses, if applicable. The historical cost of acquisition includes all expenses directly attributable to the acquisition of the assets. Maintenance and repair costs were accounted for in the statement of income as incurred. Any replacement and significant improvement of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognized as an asset only when it is likely to produce any future economic benefits exceeding the return originally assessed for such asset.

 

Depreciation of the items of property, plant and equipment was assessed in proportion to the estimated months of useful life, depreciating completely the acquisition month of the assets and not the derecognition date. In addition, at least at each financial year-end, the Bank reviews if expectations regarding the useful life of each item of property, plant and equipment differ from previous estimates, in order to detect any material changes in useful life which, if confirmed, shall be adjusted applying the relevant correction to the depreciation of property, plant and equipment accounting item. Depreciation charges are recorded in the related statement of income as “Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets”.

 

The residual value of the assets, as a whole, does not exceed their recoverable amount.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

3.7Intangible assets

 

Intangible assets acquired separately were initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, they were accounted for at cost less any accumulated depreciation (for those to which finite useful lives have been allocated) and any accumulated impairment losses, if applicable.

 

For internally generated intangible assets, only disbursements related to development are capitalized while the other disbursements are not capitalized and are recognized in the statement of income for the period in which such expenditure is incurred.

 

Useful lives of intangible assets may be finite or indefinite.

 

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over their economic useful lives and are reviewed in order to determine whether they had any impairment loss to the extent there is any evidence that indicates that the intangible asset may be impaired. The period and method of amortization for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at the financial year-end of each reporting period. Depreciation charges of intangible assets with finite useful lives are accounted for in the statement of income as “Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets”.

 

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized and are subject to annual tests in order to determine whether they are impaired, either individually or as part of the cash-generating unit to which such intangible assets were allocated. The Bank has no intangible assets with indefinite useful lives.

 

The gain or loss arising from the derecognition of an intangible asset shall be determined as the difference between the net disposal proceeds, if any, and the carrying amount of the asset, and it shall be recognized in the Statement of income when the asset is derecognized.

 

Development expenditure incurred in a specific project shall be recognized as intangible asset when the Bank can demonstrate all of the following:

 

-the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale,
-its intention to complete the intangible asset and use or sell it,
-how the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits,
-the availability of adequate resources to complete the development, and
-the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its development.

 

After initial recognition of the development expenditure as an asset, such asset shall be carried at its cost less any accumulated amortization and any applicable accumulated impairment losses. Amortization shall begin when the development phase has been completed and the asset is available for use. The asset amortizes over the period in which the asset is expected to generate future benefits. Amortization is accounted for in the statement of income as “Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets”. During the development phase, the asset is subject to annual tests to determine whether there is any impairment loss.

 

3.8Investment property

 

The Bank included certain real properties that holds for undetermined future use, which were recognized pursuant to IAS 40 “Investment Property”.

 

For this kind of property, the Bank chose the cost model as described in Note 3.6 Property, plant and equipment.

 

An investment property is derecognized on disposal or when the investment property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefits are expected from its disposal. The difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is recognized in the statement of income in the period of the retirement or disposal as “Other operating income”.

 

An entity shall transfer a property to, or from, investment property when, and only when, there is a change in use. For a transfer from investment property to an item of property, plant and equipment, the property’s deemed cost for subsequent accounting is its fair value on the date of change in use. If an item of property, plant and equipment becomes an investment property, the Bank recognizes the asset up to the date of change in use in accordance with the policy established for property, plant and equipment.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

3.9Non-current assets held for sale

 

The Bank reclassifies in this category non-current assets of which the carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. The asset (or disposal group) must be available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets (or disposal groups) and its sale must be highly probable.

 

Non-current assets classified as held for sale are measured, when they are reclassified to this category, at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell and are disclosed in a separate item in the statement of financial position. Once these assets are classified as held for sale, depreciation and amortization ceased.

 

Profit or loss generated in the sale of assets held for sale is recorded in the statement of income as “Other operating income”.

 

3.10 Impairment of non-financial assets

 

The Bank evaluates, at least at each fiscal year-end, whether there are any events or changes in the circumstances that may indicate the impairment of non-financial assets or whether there is any evidence that a non-financial asset may be impaired.

 

When there is any evidence or when an annual impairment test is required for an asset, the Bank shall estimate the recoverable amount of such asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, such asset is deemed impaired and its carrying amount shall be reduced to its recoverable amount. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, there is no evidence of impairment of non-financial assets.

 

3.11 Provisions

 

The Bank recognizes a provision if and only if the following circumstances are met: (a) the Bank has a present obligation as a result of a past event; (b) it is probable (i.e. it is more likely than not) that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; and (c) a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

 

In order to determine the amount of provisions, the risks and uncertainties were considered taking into account the opinion of independent and internal legal advisors of the Bank. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provisions shall be discounted using a pre-tax rate that reflects, if applicable, current risks specific to the liability. When the discount is recognized, the effect of the provision derived from the lapse of time is accounted for as “Interest expense” in the statement of income. Based on the analysis carried out, the Bank recognized as provision the amount of the best estimate of the cash flow required to settle the present obligation at the end of each fiscal year.

 

The provisions accounted for by the Bank are reviewed at the end of each reporting period or fiscal year, as applicable, and adjusted to reflect the current best available estimate.

 

In addition, provisions are recognized with specific allocation to be used only for the cash flow for which they were originally recognized.

 

In the event: a) the obligation is possible; or b) it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required for the Bank to settle the obligation; or c) the amount of the obligation cannot be estimated reliably, the contingent liability shall not be recognized and shall be disclosed in notes. Nevertheless, when the possibility of an outflow of resources is remote, no disclosures shall be made.

 

3.12 Recognition of income and expenses

 

3.12.1Interest income and interest expense

 

Revenue from interest received and expenses for interest paid were recognized according to their accrual period, applying the effective interest method, which is explained in section “Financial assets at amortized cost – Effective interest method”.

 

Revenue from interest received includes the return on fixed income investments and negotiable instruments, as well as the discount and premium on financial instruments.

 

Bond coupons were recognized at the time they were declared.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

3.12.2Loan commissions

 

Commission charges and direct incremental costs related with the granting of financing facilities were deferred and recognized adjusting the EIR thereof.

 

3.12.3Service commissions

 

These revenues are recognized when (or to the extent) the Bank satisfies each performance obligation by transferring promised services for an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Bank expects to be entitled in exchange for such services.

 

At each contract inception, the Bank assesses the services promised in a contract and identifies as a performance obligation each promise to transfer a distinct service or a series of distinct services that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer.

 

3.12.4Non-financial revenue and expenses

 

These items are recognized based on their accrual according to the recognition criteria established in the Conceptual Framework, e.g. revenues should be accrued.

 

3.13 Customer loyalty program

 

The loyalty program offered by the Bank consists in accumulating points generated by purchases made with the credit cards, which can be exchanged by any reward (including, among other offers, products, benefits and awards) available in the program platform.

 

The Bank concluded that the rewards to be granted originate a separate performance obligation. Therefore, at the end of each fiscal year, the Bank recognized a provision for the rewards to be granted in “Other financial liabilities”.

 

Based on the variables that the Bank takes into account in order to estimate the fair value of the points granted to customers (and the relation thereof with the exchange of the reward), it is worth mentioning that such estimates are subject to a significant level of uncertainty (and variation) that should be considered. These considerations are described in detail in the section “Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions” of this note.

 

3.14 Income tax (see Note 24)

 

Tax expense (tax income) comprises current tax expense (current tax income) and deferred tax expense (deferred tax income). This tax is accounted in the consolidated statement of income, except in the case of accounting items that are to be recognized directly in the statements of other comprehensive income. In this case, each accounting item is presented before assessing their impact on Income Tax, which is accounted for in the relevant accounting item.

 

-Current income tax: the consolidated current income tax expense is the sum of the income tax expenses of the different entities that compose the Group (see Note 1), which were assessed, in each case, by applying the tax rate to taxable income, in accordance with Income Tax Law, or equivalent rule or provision, of the countries in which any subsidiary operates.

 

-Deferred income tax: it is assessed based on the separate Financial Statements of the Bank and of each of its subsidiaries and reflects the effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of an asset or liability in the statement of financial position and its tax base. Assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rate that is expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which these differences are expected to be settled or recovered. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets reflects the tax consequences that will follow from the manner in which the Bank and its subsidiaries expect, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of their assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured by their nominal figures, without discount, the tax rates that are expected to be applied in the fiscal year in which the asset shall be realized or the liability shall be settled. Deferred tax assets are recognized when it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary difference can be applied.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

3.15 Earnings per share

 

Basic earnings per share shall be calculated by dividing Net profit attributable to controlling shareholders of the Bank by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the fiscal year. See also Note 33.

 

3.16 Fiduciary activities and investment management

 

The Bank offers custody, administration, investment management and advisory services to third parties that originate the holding or placement of assets in the name of such third parties. These assets and income on them are not included in these consolidated Financial Statements, since they are not owned by the Bank. The commissions derived from these activities are accounted for as “Commissions income” in the Statement of income. See also Notes 36, 37.3 and 41.

 

Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

 

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

 

In certain cases, the Financial Statements prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by BCRA, require that the assets and liabilities to be recognized and/or presented at their fair value. 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 most advantageous market) duly informed and willing to transact in an orderly and current transaction. When prices in active markets are available, the Bank has used them as basis for valuation. When prices in active markets are not available, the Bank estimates those values as values based on the best available information, including the use of models and other assessment techniques (for additional information regarding fair value estimates see Note 11). This kind of estimates also applies to the measurement of acquired identifiable assets and liabilities assumed as a consequence of business combinations (see Note 12).

 

In estimating accrued taxes, the Bank assesses the relative risks of the appropriate tax treatment considering judicial and regulatory guidance in the context of the tax position. Because of the complexity of tax laws and regulations, interpretation can be difficult and subject to legal judgment. It is possible that others, given the same information, may reach different reasonable conclusions regarding the estimated amounts of accrued taxes (for additional information regarding income tax see Note 24).

 

In the normal course of business, the Bank is a party to lawsuits of various types. In Note 42, contingent liabilities are disclosed with respect to existing or potential claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings, and is booked an accrual for litigation when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and these costs can be reasonably estimated.

 

The measurement of impairment losses under IFRS 9 across all categories of financial instruments, taking into account the temporary exceptions established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6847, requires judgment, in particular, the estimation of the amount and timing of future cash flows and collateral values when determining impairment losses and the assessment of a significant increase in credit risk. These estimates are driven by a number of factors, changes that can result in different levels of allowances (for additional information regarding impairment losses under IFRS 9, see Notes 3.2.4 and 44.1).

 

Standards amendments adopted in the fiscal year

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

In September 2022, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 16, specifically on the requirements that a lessee-seller uses in measuring the lease liability arising in a sale and leaseback transaction, to ensure the lessee-seller does not recognize any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use. Applying these requirements will not prevent the seller-lessee from recognizing, in profit or loss, any gain or loss related to the partial or full termination of a lease. 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 did not have a material impact on the Financial Statements.

 

Amendments to IAS 7 “Statement of Cash Flows” and IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures” – Disclosures on supplier finance arrangements:

 

In May 2023, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 7 “Statement of Cash Flows” and IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures”, which 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.

 

These amendments require an entity to provide information about the impact of supplier finance arrangements on liabilities and cash flows, including terms and conditions of those arrangements, quantitative information on liabilities related to those arrangements as at the beginning and end of the reporting period and the type and effect of non-cash changes in the carrying amounts of those arrangements. The information on those arrangements is required to be aggregated unless the individual arrangements have dissimilar or unique terms and conditions. In the context of quantitative liquidity risk disclosures required by IFRS 7, supplier finance arrangements are included as an example of other factors that might be relevant to disclose.

 

These amendments did not have material impacts on the disclosures of the Financial Statements.

 

New pronouncements

 

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

 

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

 

Amendments to IAS 21 - Lack of exchangeability

 

In August 2023, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 21 related to “Lack of exchangeability”. The amendment to IAS 21 specifies how an entity should assess whether a currency is exchangeable and how it should determine a spot exchange rate when exchangeability is lacking. A currency is considered to be exchangeable into another currency when an entity is able to obtain the other currency within a time frame that allows for a normal administrative delay and through a market or exchange mechanism in which an exchange transaction would create enforceable rights and obligations. If a currency is not exchangeable into another currency, an entity is required to estimate the spot exchange rate at the measurement date. An entity’s objective in estimating the spot exchange rate is to reflect the rate at which an orderly exchange transaction would take place at the measurement date between market participants under prevailing economic conditions. The amendments note that an entity can use an observable exchange rate without adjustment or another estimation technique.

 

When an entity estimates a spot exchange rate because a currency is not exchangeable into another currency, it will disclose information that enables users of the financial statements to understand how the currency not being exchangeable into another currency affects, or is expected to affect, the entity's financial performance, financial position and cash flows. These amendments are effective as of January 1, 2025. The Bank is evaluating the effects that this amendment would cause on the Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

IFRS 18 – Presentation and disclosure in Financial Statements

 

In April 2024, the IASB issued IFRS 18, “Presentation and disclosure in Financial Statements”, which addresses the format for the presentation of profit or loss in the Financial Statements, management-defined performance measures and aggregation/disaggregation of disclosures information. This standard will replace IAS 1 and is effective as of January 1, 2027. The Bank is evaluating the effects that this standard would cause on the Financial Statements.

 

Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 – Classification and measurement of financial instruments

 

In May 2024, the IASB issued amendments to the classification and measurement of financial instruments, which:

 

·Clarify that a financial liability is derecognized on the “settlement date”, that is, when the related obligation is discharged, cancelled, expires or the liability otherwise qualifies for derecognition. It also introduces an accounting policy option to derecognize financial liabilities that are settled through an electronic payment system before settlement date if certain conditions are met.

·Clarify how to assess the contractual cash flow characteristics of financial assets that include environmental, social and governance (ESG) features and other similar contingent features.

·Clarify the treatment of non-recourse assets and contractually linked instruments.

·Require additional disclosures for financial assets and liabilities with contractual terms that reference a contingent event (including those that are ESG-linked), and equity instruments classified at fair value through other comprehensive income.

 

These amendments are effective as of January 1, 2026. The Bank is evaluating the effects that these amendments would cause on the Financial Statements.

 

Improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards

 

In July 2021, the IASB issued Annual Improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards - Volume 11. The following is a summary of the amendments made:

 

·IFRS 1 First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards – Hedge accounting by a first-time adopter.

·IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures of gain or loss on derecognition, of deferred difference between fair value and transaction price, and credit risk disclosures; amendments are also made to paragraph IG1 of the Guidance on implementing.

·IFRS 9 Financial Instruments – Lessee Derecognition of Lease Liabilities. However, the amendment does not address how a lessee distinguishes between a lease modification as defined in IFRS 16 and an extinguishment of a lease liability in accordance with IFRS 9.

·IFRS 9 Financial Instruments – Transaction price: paragraph 5.1.3 of IFRS 9 has been amended to replace the reference to “transaction price as defined by IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers” with “the amount determined by applying IFRS 15”.

·IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements – Determination of a "De Facto Agent": paragraph B74 of IFRS 10 has been amended to clarify that the relationship described in paragraph B74 is just one example of various relationships that might exist between the investor and other parties acting as de facto agents of the investor.

·IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows – Cost Method: paragraph 37 of IAS 7 has been amended to replace the term "cost method" with "at cost", following the prior deletion of the definition of "cost method".

 

These amendments are effective as of January 1, 2026. The Bank is evaluating the effects that these amendments would cause on the Financial Statements.

 

4.CONTINGENT TRANSACTIONS

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   4,006,933,173    3,015,330,004 
Guarantees granted (1)   203,803,498    402,952,906 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)   46,404,145    79,663,599 
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations        87,345,788 
Subtotal   4,257,140,816    3,585,292,297 
Less: Allowance for Expected Credit Losses (ECL)   (7,865,203)   (4,588,756)
Total   4,249,275,613    3,580,703,541 

 

(1)Includes transactions not covered by the financial system debtor classification standard. The Guarantees granted include an amount of 827,767 and 1,423,732, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Overdraft and unused agreed commitments include an amount of 795,029 and 25,479, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

Disclosures related to the allowance for ECL are detailed in item 9.5 of Note 9 “Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss”.

 

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 44.

 

5.DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The Bank performs derivative transactions for trading purposes through Futures and Forwards. These are contractual agreements to buy or sell a specific financial instrument at a given price and a fixed date in the future. Forward contracts are customized contracts traded on an over-the-counter market. Future contracts, in turn, correspond to transactions for standardized amounts, executed in a regulated market and, generally, subject to daily cash margin requirements. The main differences in risks associated with these types of contracts are the credit risk and the liquidity risk. In forward contracts there is counterparty risk since the Bank has credit exposure to counterparties of the agreements. The credit risk related to futures contracts is deemed very low because daily cash margin requirements help guarantee these contracts are always fulfilled. In addition, forward contracts are generally settled in gross terms and, therefore, they are deemed to have a higher settlement risk than future contracts that, unless they are chosen to be performed by delivery, are settled on a net basis. Both types of contracts expose the Bank to market risk.

 

At the beginning, derivatives often imply only a mutual exchange of promises with little or no investment. Nevertheless, these instruments frequently imply high levels of leverage and are quite volatile. A relatively small movement in the value of the underlying asset could have a significant impact in profit or loss. Furthermore, over-the-counter derivatives may expose the Bank to risks related to the absence of an exchange market in which to close an open position. The Bank’s exposure for derivative contracts is monitored on a regular basis as part of its general risk management framework. Information on the Bank’s credit risk management objectives and policies is included in Note 44.

 

Notional values indicate the amount of the underlying pending transactions at year end and are not indicative of either the market risk or the credit risk. The fair value of the derivative financial instruments recognized as assets or liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position is presented as follows. Changes in fair values were accounted for in profit or loss, the breakdown of which is disclosed in exhibit Q “Breakdown of statement of income”.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Derivative financial Assets  Underlying
notional
value
  Notional
value (in
thousands)
   Fair value   Notional
value (in
thousands)
   Fair value 
Transactions of foreign currency contract without delivery of underlying asset  US dollars   82,701    2,500,969    113,653    28,621,262 
Put options taken (1)  Argentine pesos   2,304,282,735    16,782,802           
Total derivatives held for trading      2,304,365,436    19,283,771    113,653    28,621,262 

 

(1)Corresponds to the premium pending of accrual related to the options acquired by the Bank that give it the option to sell the underlying asset (government security) at a value determined by the applicable regulations of the BCRA. In this operation, the options can be exercised up to one day before the expiration of the underlying asset. Considering the terms and conditions of these put options established by the BCRA, they are considered "out of the money" with a fair value equal to zero.

 

      12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Derivative financial
Liabilities
  Underlying
notional
value
  Notional
value (in
thousands)
   Fair value   Notional
value (in
thousands)
   Fair value 
Transactions of foreign currency contract without delivery of underlying asset  US dollars   70,650    1,278,065    132,179    6,179,869 
Put options taken  Argentine pesos   275,020    43,537           
Total derivatives held for trading      345,670    1,321,602    132,179    6,179,869 

 

Derivatives held for trading are generally related to products offered by the Bank to its customers. The Bank shall also take positions expecting to benefit from favorable changes in prices, rates or indexes, i.e. take advantage of the high level of leverage of these contracts to obtain yields, assuming at the same time high market risk. Additionally, they may be held for arbitrage, i.e. to obtain a benefit free of risk for the combination of a derivative product and a portfolio of financial assets, trying to benefit from anomalous situations in the prices of assets in the markets.

 

6.REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank has repurchase agreements of government and private securities, in absolute value, for 18,956,694 and 1,391,909,634, respectively. Maturity of the repurchase agreements as of December 2024 will occur during the month of January 2025. Furthermore, the securities received guarantee repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2023, total 1,479,609,206, and are recognized as an off balance sheet transaction, while the securities delivered that guarantee repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amount to 23,031,652 and 66,304,450, respectively, and are recorded as “Financial assets delivered in guarantee” of the Financial Statements.

 

Profit generated by the Bank as a result of its repurchase agreements arranged during the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2024 and 2023, total 297,684,162 and 428,816,754, respectively, and were accounted for in “Interest income” in the statement of income. In addition, losses generated by the Bank as a result of its repurchase agreements arranged during the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2024 and 2023 total 8,268,119 and 30,211,753, respectively, and are recognized as “Interest expense” in the Statement of income.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

7.OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement   285,913,206    204,671 
Sundry debtors   156,551,005    226,028,927 
Debtors from operations   57,379,951    151,757,434 
Private securities   46,163,784    57,469,987 
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement   156,374    3,077,595 
Other   2,258,839    1,293,096 
Subtotal   548,423,159    439,831,710 
Less: Allowances for ECL   (279,916)   (1,296,294)
Total   548,143,243    438,535,416 

 

Disclosures related to allowance for ECL are detailed in item 9.4 of Note 9 “Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss”.

 

8.LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Non-financial public sector (1)   69,936,579    10,271,322 
Other financial entities   63,132,416    21,700,303 
Other financial entities   63,162,130    21,750,881 
Less: allowance for ECL   (29,714)   (50,578)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   5,668,610,515    3,961,070,434 
Overdrafts   541,134,853    626,939,697 
Documents   1,021,239,445    736,778,932 
Mortgage loans   504,071,972    359,589,458 
Pledge loans   122,617,082    61,251,124 
Personal loans   1,153,204,936    518,869,616 
Credit cards   1,378,563,049    1,055,651,798 
Financial leases   16,448,771    20,662,718 
Other   1,054,636,605    698,101,866 
Less: allowance for ECL   (123,306,198)   (116,774,775)
Total   5,801,679,510    3,993,042,059 

 

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

 

9.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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Exhibit P discloses financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and financial assets not recognized at fair value. This classification is made pursuant to the expressed in Note 3 “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards”. Additionally, Note 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, checking account advance agreements and letters of credit, 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 off balance items are as follows.

 

9.1Loans and other financing measured at amortized cost

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing   5,925,015,422    4,109,867,412 
Individual assessment   1,525,810,240    955,501,068 
Collective assessment   4,399,205,182    3,154,366,344 
Less: Allowance for ECL (1)   (123,335,912)   (116,825,353)
Total   5,801,679,510    3,993,042,059 

 

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

 

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.

 

      12/31/2024 
Internal rating grade  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing      5,629,903,605    107,331,873         5,737,235,478    96.83 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   5,054,424,112    27,078,504         5,081,502,616    85.76 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   334,245,264    24,728,616         358,973,880    6.06 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   241,234,229    55,524,753         296,758,982    5.01 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%   57,069,647    64,085,088         121,154,735    2.05 
Impaired  100%             66,625,209    66,625,209    1.12 
   Total   5,686,973,252    171,416,961    66,625,209    5,925,015,422    100 
   %   95.98    2.90    1.12    100      

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      12/31/2023 
Internal rating grade  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing      3,851,436,730    107,415,588         3,958,852,318    96.32 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   3,607,639,957    38,375,337         3,646,015,294    88.70 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   161,840,600    24,164,485         186,005,085    4.53 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   81,956,173    44,875,766         126,831,939    3.09 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%   20,818,791    86,657,976         107,476,767    2.62 
Impaired  100%             43,538,327    43,538,327    1.06 
   Total   3,872,255,521    194,073,564    43,538,327    4,109,867,412    100 
   %   94.22    4.72    1.06    100      

 

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

 

  9.1.1 Loans on an individual assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of corporate loans by grade of credit risk classification, based on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and classification by stages as of the date of the reporting period. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in Note 44 section “Credit risk”.

 

      12/31/2024 
Internal rating grade  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing      1,493,279,244    15,149,753         1,508,428,997    98.86 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   1,478,244,781    12,098,069         1,490,342,850    97.68 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   4,451,091    3,051,684         7,502,775    0.49 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   10,583,372              10,583,372    0.69 
Past due but not impaired  33.01% - 99.99%                         
Impaired  100%             17,381,243    17,381,243    1.14 
   Total   1,493,279,244    15,149,753    17,381,243    1,525,810,240    100 
   %   97.87    0.99    1.14    100      

 

      12/31/2023     
Internal rating grade  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing      886,073,325    15,455,160         901,528,485    94.35 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   807,664,086    9,304,513         816,968,599    85.50 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   44,696,723    3,182         44,699,905    4.68 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   33,712,516    6,147,465         39,859,981    4.17 
Past due but not impaired  33.01% - 99.99%        38,587,859         38,587,859    4.04 
Impaired  100%             15,384,724    15,384,724    1.61 
   Total   886,073,325    54,043,019    15,384,724    955,501,068    100 
   %   92.73    5.66    1.61    100      

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

An analysis of changes in the gross carrying amount and the corresponding ECL allowances in relation to lending on an individual assessment is as follows:

 

   Stage    
   1   2   3   Total 
Gross carrying amount as of January 1, 2024   886,073,325    54,043,019    15,384,724    955,501,068 
                     
Assets originated or purchased (1)   1,438,683,385    291,591         1,438,974,976 
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)   (372,382,088)   (5,537,451)   (2,015,078)   (379,934,617)
Variations   91,297,555    76,778    1,303,120    92,677,453 
Transfers to Stage 1   2,563    (2,563)          
Transfers to Stage 2   (42)   42           
Transfers to Stage 3   (7,143,490)   (4,590,923)   11,734,413      
Amounts Written Off             (305,969)   (305,969)
Monetary effect   (543,251,964)   (29,130,740)   (8,719,967)   (581,102,671)
As of December 31, 2024   1,493,279,244    15,149,753    17,381,243    1,525,810,240 

 

   Stage    
   1   2   3   Total 
Gross carrying amount as of January 1, 2023   711,962,751    17,429,280    9,324,710    738,716,741 
                     
Assets originated or purchased (1)   1,414,968,469    46,249,081         1,461,217,550 
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)   (385,296,690)        (6,118,860)   (391,415,550)
Variations   61,008,479    14,367,791    23,881,746    99,258,016 
Transfers to Stage 1                    
Transfers to Stage 2                    
Transfers to Stage 3                    
Amounts Written Off             (1,410,775)   (1,410,775)
Monetary effect   (916,569,684)   (24,003,133)   (10,292,097)   (950,864,914)
As of December 31, 2023   886,073,325    54,043,019    15,384,724    955,501,068 

 

  (1) It includes increases / decreases of the gross carrying amount for existing transactions at the beginning of the fiscal year.

 

   Stage    
   1   2   3   Total 
ECL amount as of January 1, 2024   10,141,182    29,582,126    12,096,102    51,819,410 
                     
Assets originated or purchased (1)   9,140,451    160,071         9,300,522 
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)   (4,182,790)   (8,468,635)   (2,101,204)   (14,752,629)
Variations   (196,643)   (4,214,589)   970,760    (3,440,472)
Transfers to Stage 1   300    (300)          
Transfers to Stage 2   (693)   693           
Transfers to Stage 3   (5,270,176)   (814,927)   6,085,103      
Amounts Written Off             (306,011)   (306,011)
Monetary effect   (5,767,431)   (15,675,264)   (6,696,622)   (28,139,317)
As of December 31, 2024   3,864,200    569,175    10,048,128    14,481,503 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Stage     
   1   2   3   Total 
ECL amount as of January 1, 2023   6,393,174    2,252,177    5,214,455    13,859,806 
Assets originated or purchased (1)   14,818,028    29,909,593         44,727,621 
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)   (3,056,554)        (3,069,030)   (6,125,584)
Variations   26,944    5,487,606    17,137,974    22,652,524 
Transfers to Stage 1                    
Transfers to Stage 2                    
Transfers to Stage 3                    
Amounts Written Off             (1,051,504)   (1,051,504)
Monetary effect   (8,040,410)   (8,067,250)   (6,135,793)   (22,243,453)
As of December 31, 2023   10,141,182    29,582,126    12,096,102    51,819,410 

 

(1)It includes increases / decreases of the ECL amount for existing transactions at the beginning of the fiscal year.

 

9.1.2Loans on a collective assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of loans portfolio under collective assessment, by grade of credit risk classification, based on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and classification by stages as of the date of the reporting period. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in Note 44 section “Credit risk”.

 

      12/31/2024 
Internal rating grade  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total  % 
Performing      4,136,624,361    92,182,120         4,228,806,481   96.13 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   3,576,179,331    14,980,435         3,591,159,766   81.63 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   329,794,173    21,676,932         351,471,105   7.99 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   230,650,857    55,524,753         286,175,610   6.51 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%   57,069,647    64,085,088         121,154,735   2.75 
Impaired  100%             49,243,966    49,243,966   1.12 
Total   4,193,694,008    156,267,208    49,243,966    4,399,205,182   100 
%   95.33    3.55    1.12    100     

 

      12/31/2023 
Internal rating grade  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total  % 
Performing      2,965,363,405    91,960,428         3,057,323,833   96.93 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%   2,799,975,871    29,070,824         2,829,046,695   89.69 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%   117,143,877    24,161,303         141,305,180   4.48 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%   48,243,657    38,728,301         86,971,958   2.76 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%   20,818,791    48,070,117         68,888,908   2.18 
Impaired  100%             28,153,603    28,153,603   0.89 
   Total   2,986,182,196    140,030,545    28,153,603    3,154,366,344   100 
   %   94.67    4.44    0.89    100     

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

An analysis of changes in the gross carrying amount and the corresponding ECL allowances in relation to lending on a collective assessment is as follows:

 

   Stage     
   1   2   3   Total 
Gross carrying amount as of January 1, 2024   2,986,182,196    140,030,545    28,153,603    3,154,366,344 
                     
Assets originated or purchased (1)   2,683,176,456    113,276,642         2,796,453,098 
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)   (648,984,712)   (28,679,364)   (5,095,162)   (682,759,238)
Variations   949,681,882    20,124,790    5,297,150    975,103,822 
Transfers to Stage 1   26,296,863    (26,077,546)   (219,317)     
Transfers to Stage 2   (23,615,450)   23,789,195    (173,745)     
Transfers to Stage 3   (41,644,683)   (2,353,424)   43,998,107      
Amounts Written Off   (1,964,243)   (1,749,773)   (5,860,024)   (9,574,040)
Monetary effect   (1,735,434,301)   (82,093,857)   (16,856,646)   (1,834,384,804)
As of December 31, 2024   4,193,694,008    156,267,208    49,243,966    4,399,205,182 

 

   Stage     
   1   2   3   Total 
Gross carrying amount as of January 1, 2023   3,251,326,588    119,211,327    24,664,394    3,395,202,309 
                     
Assets originated or purchased (1)   2,805,222,783    131,652,646         2,936,875,429 
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)   (576,540,804)   (17,028,573)   (3,773,663)   (597,343,040)
Variations   863,176,481    25,838,367    28,949,714    917,964,562 
Transfers to Stage 1   46,099,523    (45,528,177)   (571,346)     
Transfers to Stage 2   (89,823,544)   90,386,271    (562,727)     
Transfers to Stage 3   (14,731,398)   (7,479,499)   22,210,897      
Amounts Written Off   (1,272,360)   (4,149,475)   (8,921,850)   (14,343,685)
Monetary effect   (3,297,275,073)   (152,872,342)   (33,841,816)   (3,483,989,231)
As of December 31, 2023   2,986,182,196    140,030,545    28,153,603    3,154,366,344 

 

(1)It includes increases / decreases of the gross carrying amount for existing transactions at the beginning of the fiscal year.

 

   Stage     
   1   2   3   Total 
ECL amount as of January 1, 2024   33,312,100    10,006,632    21,687,211    65,005,943 
                     
Assets originated or purchased (1)   62,011,647    13,001,831         75,013,478 
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)   (5,410,388)   (1,794,681)   (3,768,110)   (10,973,179)
Variations   5,164,853    7,847,252    10,583,566    23,595,671 
Transfers to Stage 1   1,953,604    (1,787,051)   (166,553)     
Transfers to Stage 2   (753,917)   874,240    (120,323)     
Transfers to Stage 3   (27,647,987)   (303,853)   27,951,840      
Amounts Written Off   (229,600)   (353,380)   (4,653,961)   (5,236,941)
Monetary effect   (19,217,151)   (6,318,779)   (13,014,633)   (38,550,563)
As of December 31, 2024   49,183,161    21,172,211    38,499,037    108,854,409 

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Stage     
   1   2   3   Total 
ECL amount as of January 1, 2023   30,230,928    12,283,855    18,235,855    60,750,638 
Assets originated or purchased (1)   27,745,153    8,166,722         35,911,875 
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)   (3,807,083)   (2,278,430)   (2,792,755)   (8,878,268)
Variations   8,809,019    8,055,386    37,447,049    54,311,454 
Transfers to Stage 1   4,115,536    (3,702,269)   (413,267)     
Transfers to Stage 2   (1,964,842)   2,370,725    (405,883)     
Transfers to Stage 3   (419,123)   (1,176,999)   1,596,122      
Amounts Written Off   (114,772)   (889,460)   (6,330,079)   (7,334,311)
Monetary effect   (31,282,716)   (12,822,898)   (25,649,831)   (69,755,445)
As of December 31, 2023   33,312,100    10,006,632    21,687,211    65,005,943 

 

(1)It includes increases / decreases of the ECL amount for existing transactions at the beginning of the fiscal year.

 

9.2Other debt securities at amortized cost

 

The criterion used to calculate ECL of Financial Trusts and Corporate Bonds is based on the rating granted by risk rating agencies to each debt security type making up each financial trust 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:

 

   12/31/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds   6,332,597              6,332,597    82.85 
Financial trusts   1,310,610              1,310,610    17.15 
Total   7,643,207              7,643,207    100 
%   100              100      

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds   22,473,671              22,473,671    93.95 
Financial trusts   1,448,430              1,448,430    6.05 
Other private securities             312    312      
Total   23,922,101         312    23,922,413    100 
%   100              100      

 

The related ECL for Corporate bonds as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 4,117 and 25,541, respectively. The ECL related to Financial trusts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 1,699 and 301, respectively. The ECL related to Other private securities as of December 31, 2023 amounted to 312.

 

9.3Government securities at amortized cost or fair value through OCI

 

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

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

9.4Other financial assets

 

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

 

   12/31/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets   502,259,375              502,259,375    100 
Total   502,259,375              502,259,375    100 
%   100              100      

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets   382,361,722              382,361,722    100 
Total   382,361,722              382,361,722    100 
%   100              100      

 

The ECL related to these types of instruments amounted to 279,916 and 1,296,294 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

In exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowances for uncollectibility risk”, the ECL movements at sector and product level are also disclosed.

 

9.5Loans commitment

 

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

 

   12/31/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   3,984,550,273    22,320,115    62,785    4,006,933,173    94.16 
Guarantees granted   202,650,721    325,010         202,975,731    4.77 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments   45,557,863    51,253         45,609,116    1.07 
Total   4,232,758,857    22,696,378    62,785    4,255,518,020    100 
%   99.47    0.53         100      

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   2,992,085,586    23,238,765    5,653    3,015,330,004    84.14 
Guarantees granted   401,529,174              401,529,174    11.20 
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations   87,345,788              87,345,788    2.44 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments   79,566,815    71,305         79,638,120    2.22 
Total   3,560,527,363    23,310,070    5,653    3,583,843,086    100 
%   99.35    0.65         100      

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The related ECL for undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 7,386,764 and 3,039,468, respectively. The ECL related to guarantees granted as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 444,845 and 1,455,996, respectively. The ECL related to overdraft and unused agreed commitments as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 33,594 and 93,292, respectively.

 

For undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts, during 2024 there were transfers of the carrying amounts to Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 for an amount of (3,428,848), 3,408,679 and 20,169, respectively, and there were transfers of the ECL to Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 for an amount of 144,809, (144,896) and 87,980, respectively. For undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts, during 2023 there were transfers of the carrying amounts to Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 for an amount of (13,806,650), 16,354,898 and 256,225, respectively, and there were transfers of the ECL to Stage 1 and Stage 2 3 for an amount of 164,695 and (172,491), respectively. For the other items, there were no transfers between stages during 2024 and 2023.

 

In exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowances for uncollectibility risk”, the ECL movements at sector and product level are also disclosed.

 

10.FINANCIAL ASSETS DELIVERED AS GUARANTEE

 

The composition of financial assets delivered as guarantee as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

   Carrying amount 
Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
For transactions with the BCRA   138,595,967    148,335,239 
For guarantee deposits   85,472,993    74,751,313 
For repo transactions   23,031,652    66,304,450 
Total   247,100,612    289,391,002 

 

The Bank’s Management considers there shall be no losses due to the restrictions on the above listed financial assets.

 

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.

 

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

 

Fair value hierarchy

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

-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.

 

Exhibit P presents the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement.

 

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 fiscal year in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, if representative. Currently, for most of the government and private securities, there are two principal markets in which the Bank operates: BYMA and MAE. Additionally, in the case of derivatives, both MAE and Mercado a Término de Rosario SA (ROFEX) are deemed active markets.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

   As of December 31, 2024 
Reconciliation  Debt instruments   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   15,278    138,065    4,524,762 
Profit and loss   518,980    (215,154)   5,406,986 
Recognition and derecognition   3,212,353    451,596    8,248 
Monetary effect   (362,995)   (189,352)   (3,347,602)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year   3,383,616    185,155    6,592,394 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   As of December 31, 2023 
Reconciliation  Debt instruments   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   6,997,410    335,099    4,645,092 
Transfers from level 3 (1)             (306,237)
Profit and loss   5,078,117    81,143    4,900,032 
Recognition and derecognition   (7,524,345)        54,619 
Monetary effect   (4,535,904)   (278,177)   (4,768,744)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year   15,278    138,065    4,524,762 

 

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

 

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

 

Changes in fair value levels

 

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

 

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

 

Financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value

 

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

 

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

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

-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 December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

   12/31/2024 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   2,690,638,558    2,690,638,558              2,690,638,558 
Other financial assets   501,979,459    501,979,459              501,979,459 
Loans and other financing   5,801,679,510              5,432,217,583    5,432,217,583 
Other debt securities   2,687,768,166    2,470,198,227    61,476,176         2,531,674,403 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   246,158,423    246,158,423              246,158,423 
Total   11,928,224,116    5,908,974,667    61,476,176    5,432,217,583    11,402,668,426 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2024 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   8,422,705,887    5,542,870,685         2,896,392,407    8,439,263,092 
Repo transactions   18,956,694    18,956,694              18,956,694 
Other financial liabilities   1,031,875,594    1,008,593,413    27,797,386         1,036,390,799 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   43,472,692    41,572,590    1,900,102         43,472,692 
Issued corporate bonds   14,789,758         14,789,758         14,789,758 
Subordinated corporate bonds   417,675,451         402,425,288         402,425,288 
Total   9,949,476,076    6,611,993,382    446,912,534    2,896,392,407    9,955,298,323 

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   2,619,925,301    2,619,925,297              2,619,925,297 
Repo transactions   1,340,514,525    1,340,514,525              1,340,514,525 
Other financial assets   381,065,428    381,065,428              381,065,428 
Loans and other financing   3,993,042,059              3,510,864,322    3,510,864,322 
Other debt securities   305,095,435    200,413,016    121,001,588         321,414,604 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   234,451,717    234,451,717              234,451,717 
Total   8,874,094,465    4,776,369,983    121,001,588    3,510,864,322    8,408,235,893 
                          
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   7,339,158,200    4,554,539,815         2,788,023,459    7,342,563,274 
Repo transactions   51,395,109    51,395,108              51,395,108 
Other financial liabilities   815,507,243    789,093,751    25,330,165         814,423,916 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   43,115,043    17,002,115    13,375,602         30,377,717 
Issued corporate bonds   128,184,411         129,896,019         129,896,019 
Subordinated corporate bonds   714,760,748         605,112,609         605,112,609 
Total   9,092,120,754    5,412,030,789    773,714,395    2,788,023,459    8,973,768,643 

 

12.BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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   104,051 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   2,148,164 
Loans and other financing   300,616 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,136,611 
Other financial assets   16,099,574 
Property, plant and equipment   290,697 
Intangible assets   64,622 
Other non-financial assets   238,814 
    23,383,149 
      
Liabilities     
Other financial liabilities   15,952,996 
Provisions   45,003 
Current income tax liabilities   271,097 
Deferred income tax liabilities   320,345 
Other non-financial liabilities   4,434,191 
    21,023,632 
Net assets acquired at fair value   2,359,517 

 

The goodwill generated by the acquisition of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) amounted to 740,305.

 

In accordance with the share purchase contract, the transaction price was set at USD 5,218,800, which will be paid in variable annual installments using the proceeds from the dividends of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU). Thus, the Bank assigns 100% of the rights over the dividends in favor of the seller, up to the full payment of the purchase price. Each installment will become due within fifteen days as from the Shareholders’ Meeting approval of the Financial Statements of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), starting the first installment 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 (not restated). Those dividends were received by Banco Macro SA on October 2, 2023. As it was explained in the previous paragraphs, dividends were used to pay the liability arising from the purchase, which decreased by USD 558,651.70.

 

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

 

12.2Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA) and its subsidiaries

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed

 

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

 

Composition  Fair value recognized
on acquisition
 
Assets     
Cash and deposits in banks   350,545,499 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   111,566,155 
Derivative financial instruments   48,340,475 
Repo transactions   556,501,451 
Other financial assets   36,171,461 
Loans and other financing   632,774,099 
Other debt securities   149,598,937 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   88,641,544 
Current income tax assets   444,186 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   414,539 
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures   20,904,413 
Property, plant and equipment   81,538,270 
Intangible assets   46,381,079 
Deferred income tax assets   40,860,990 
Other non-financial assets   16,116,190 
Non-current assets held for sale   28,254,303 
    2,209,053,591 
      
Liabilities     
Deposits   1,469,980,575 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   44,307,370 
Derivative financial instruments   18,681,004 
Other financial liabilities   41,553,860 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   23,227,369 
Issued corporate bonds   12,893,518 
Current income tax liabilities   43,679,377 
Provisions   6,497,980 
Deferred income tax liabilities   38,560,081 
Other non-financial liabilities   119,381,026 
    1,818,762,160 
Net assets acquired at fair value   390,291,431 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

For the valuation of the core deposits intangible, the favorable source of funds methodology was used. This method determines the spread between the cost of central deposits acquired and the cost of an alternative source of financing over the estimated life of the core deposit base. As a result of this transaction, the intangible asset recognized amounted to 11,290,577. See Note 11 for additional fair value valuation techniques for other assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the business combination.

 

The price of this transaction was established at USD 50,000,000, which was set at the time of the agreement and paid on November 3, 2023, and an additional amount resulting from the adjustment of the result obtained by Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA), BMA Asset Management SGFCISA (formerly known as Itaú Asset Management SA) and BMA Valores SA (formerly known as Itaú Valores SA) between April 1, 2023 and the closing date established in the purchase contract, which was agreed between the parties in May 2024 for an amount of USD 7,564,706. The determination of this additional amount caused the recognition of a liability adjustment at the acquisition date, which implied a prior period adjustment, decreasing the net income by 11,520,209.

 

If the business combination had taken place at the beginning of the year 2023, the interest income and commission income of the Bank would have amounted to 6,156,948,072 and 574,036,540, respectively, and the net income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 would have amounted to 1,291,937,385.

 

As the amount of the net assets acquired exceeds the fair value of the price paid, including the estimated price adjustment based on the information available, the Bank recorded a gain generated by this acquisition for 329,863,740, which is recorded in “Income / (loss) from associates and joint ventures” for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The gain was related to the price of this transaction determined in the arm’s length basis and the net assets acquired.

 

Through Communiqué “C” 99120, the BCRA informed that according to the authorization gave in due time through Resolution No. 352 of the Board of Directors dated October 31,2024, on November 19, 2024, Banco Macro SA performed the merger by absorption of Banco BMA SAU. This merger had in turn been resolved by the Shareholders' Meeting held on May 6, 2024, with retroactive effect to January 1, 2024, also approved by the National Securities Commission (CNV, for its acronym in Spanish) on November 6, 2024, and registered in the Public Registry on November 14, 2024. Therefore, since November 19, 2024, the authorization of Banco BMA SAU to operate as a commercial bank was revoked, and its buildings were incorporated to Banco Macro SA as branches.

 

13.INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

 

13.1Associates

 

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

 

  Proportional
Bank’s
   Financial position   Profit (Loss) for the fiscal
year
 
Entity  interest   12/31/2024   12/31/2023   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Macro Warrants SA (1) and (2)   5%   26,305    25,219    1,086    (12,513)
Play Digital SA (1) and (2)   9.54%   1,505,724    1,627,696    (778,723)   (3,313,783)
Alianza SGR (1) and (2)   25%   117,708    6,555    113,475    (193,442)

 

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

 

(2)To measure this investment, accounting information of this associate as of September 30, 2024 has been used. Additionally, significant transactions conducted or events that occurred between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 have been considered.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

13.2Joint ventures

 

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

 

  Proportional
Bank’s
   Financial position   Profit (Loss) for the fiscal
year
 
Entity  interest   12/31/2024   12/31/2023   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Banco Macro SA – Bizland SAU Unión transitoria   50%   2,775,857    1,804,192    2,117,481    1,120,191 
Finova SA   50%   176,225    205,896    (29,671)   (271,050)

 

(1)To measure this investment, accounting information of this associate as of September 30, 2024 has been used. Additionally, significant transactions conducted or events that occurred between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 have been considered.

 

14.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Investment property (see Exhibit F)   68,119,906    63,183,804 
Advanced prepayments   23,721,169    20,269,335 
Tax advances   10,153,256    31,456,801 
Other   3,268,254    4,386,600 
Total   105,262,585    119,296,540 

 

15.RELATED PARTIES

 

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

 

-has control or joint control of the Bank;

-has significant influence over the Bank;

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

-members of the same group;

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

    As of December 31, 2024  
    Main subsidiaries (1)                        
   

Macro
Bank
Limited

    Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
    Argenpay
SAU
    Fintech
SGR
    Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
    Associates     Key
management
personnel
(3)
    Other
related
parties
    Total  
Assets                                                                      
Cash and deposits in banks     8,738                                                             8,738  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss                                                             376,900     376,900  
Derivative instruments                                                             12,057     12,057  
Other financial assets                             24,906,035               2,547       94,447       630,420     25,633,449  
Loans and other financing (4)                                                                      
Documents                                                             513,202     513,202  
Overdrafts                                             3,810       588       30,793,756     30,798,154  
Credit cards                                             3,443       777,517       278,210     1,059,170  
Financial leases                                     244                       35,980     36,224  
Personal loans                                                     10,803             10,803  
Mortgage loans                                                     1,171,958             1,171,958  
Other (5)                                                     2,448,491       22,604,413     25,052,904  
Guarantees granted                                                             28,913,080     28,913,080  
Total assets     8,738                       24,906,035       244       9,800       4,503,804       84,158,018     113,586,639  
                                                                       
Liabilities                                                                      
Deposits             72,405,682       1,442,672       3,407       5,577,942       316,811       68,984,444       39,668,046     188,399,004  
Other financial liabilities                                             286       478,518       7,119,603     7,598,407  
Subordinated corporate bonds             157,267               1,389,194       157,267                             1,703,728  
Other non-financial liabilities                             159,996                               3,224,075     3,384,071  
Total liabilities             72,562,949       1,442,672       1,552,597       5,735,209       317,097       69,462,962       50,011,724     201,085,210  
                                                                       
Income / (loss)                                                                      
Interest income             85,005                       10,931       246,038       2,014,155       13,945,116     16,301,245  
Interest expense             (229,720 )                     (442,496 )     (78,030 )     (406,676 )     (1,473,187 )   (2,630,109 )
Commissions income             168,533               9,150               3,532       993       844,143     1,026,351  
Commissions expense                             (183,217 )             (201,201 )     (343 )     (289,264 )   (674,025)  
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss                                                             (659,630 )   (659,630 )
Other operating income                     89       8,019,956       15,702       40,384       85,898       96,363     8,258,392  
Administrative expense                                             (4,281,996 )             (3,237,144 )   (7,519,140 )
Other operating expense                                                             (1,178,114 )   (1,178,114 )
Total income / (loss)             23,818       89       7,845,889       (415,863 )     (4,271,273 )     1,694,027       8,048,283     12,924,970  

 

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

(2)It includes the 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, 2024 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Associates, Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 12,464,865, 53,200, 901,801, 6,970,588 and 162,136,926, 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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    As of December 31, 2023  
    Main subsidiaries (1)                        
    Macro
Bank
Limited
    Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
    Argenpay
SAU
    Fintech
SGR
    Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
    Associates     Key
management
personnel
(3)
    Other
related
parties
    Total  
Assets                                                                      
Cash and deposits in banks     14,107                                                             14,107  
Other financial assets                             18,131,257                       2,347,370       15,547,909     36,026,536  
Loans and other financing (4)                                                                      
Documents                                                             2,797,148     2,797,148  
Overdrafts                                                     560,776       5,797,075     6,357,851  
Credit cards                                                     1,317,786       281,007     1,598,793  
Financial leases                                     67,454                       112,370     179,824  
Personal loans                                                     12,112             12,112  
Mortgage loans                                                     2,748,033             2,748,033  
Other (5)                                                     823,604       12,798,670     13,622,274  
Guarantees granted                                                             57,396,800     57,396,800  
Total assets     14,107                       18,131,257       67,454               7,809,681       94,730,979     120,753,478  
                                                                       
Liabilities                                                                      
Deposits             34,374,006       563,037       53,746       24,324       662,700       53,711,971       47,245,271     136,635,055  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                                                             30,089,947     30,089,947  
Other financial liabilities                                                     11,124,446       2,078,449     13,202,895  
Issued corporate bonds             6,282,441                                                     6,282,441  
Subordinated corporate bonds                             1,702,239       268,775                             1,971,014  
Other non-financial liabilities                                                             5,491,426     5,491,426  
Total liabilities             40,656,447       563,037       1,755,985       293,099       662,700       64,836,417       84,905,093     193,672,778  
                                                                       
Income / (loss)                                                                      
Interest income             517,247                       31,201               4,171,628       12,375,032     17,095,108  
Interest expense                                             (199,589 )     (445,584 )     (243,867 )   (889,040 )
Commissions income             168,351               124,700               2,591       1,034       1,230,125     1,526,801  
Commissions expense                             (100,215 )                     (229 )     (221,019 )   (321,463 )
Other operating income             468,825        70       20,386,064       6,729       847       44       134,031     20,996,610  
Administrative expense                                             (2,060,562 )     (1,152 )      (3,337,513 )   (5,399,227 )
Other operating expense             (22 )                                      (1,091 )      (1,170,416 )   (1,171,529 )
Total income / (loss)             1,154,401       70       20,410,549       37,930       (2,256,713 )     3,724,650       8,766,373     31,837,260  

 

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

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

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

(4)The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2023 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 47,118,241, 149,172, 8,193,389 and 112,177,914, 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.

 

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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 7,522,419 and 7,147,653, respectively.

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 35,703,146 and 17,582,099, respectively.

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Board of Directors   23    22 
Senior managers of the key management personnel   10    12 
Total   33    34 

 

16.DEPOSITS

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Non-financial public sector   643,700,325    407,437,205 
Financial sector   12,022,826    43,956,526 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   7,766,982,736    6,887,764,469 
Checking accounts   1,030,746,073    1,109,772,817 
Saving accounts   3,958,813,403    3,114,083,306 
Time deposits   2,049,617,546    2,282,679,207 
Investment accounts   623,032,936    272,672,783 
Other   104,772,778    108,556,356 
Total   8,422,705,887    7,339,158,200 

 

17.OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants   611,331,052    428,605,251 
Amounts payable for other spot purchases pending settlement   136,556,778    203,499,656 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending   55,149,470    2,888,745 
Payment orders pending settlement foreign trade   53,531,118    74,976,173 
Collections on account and behalf of others   38,140,070    22,766,983 
Finance leases liabilities   13,988,634    20,445,368 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement   5,433,702    676,365 
Other   117,744,770    61,648,702 
Total   1,031,875,594    815,507,243 

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

18.LEASES

 

18.1The Bank as a lessee

 

The Bank has lease contracts mainly for real properties recognized in the item “Property, plant and equipment”. Generally, the Bank is restricted from assigning or subleasing the leased assets.

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the carrying amount of assets recognized for the right-of-use assets identified in the lease contracts, depreciation expense for the fiscal year and the additions to right-of-use assets are disclosed in Exhibit F to these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

The carrying amounts of lease liabilities and the movements during the fiscal year are as follows:

 

Movements  2024   2023 
At the beginning of the fiscal year   20,445,368    13,327,052 
Additions   9,151,472    13,050,949 
Accretion of interest   2,592,887    1,857,866 
Difference in foreign currency   3,089,333    15,895,094 
Payments   (8,214,878)   (8,588,108)
Monetary effect   (13,075,548)   (15,097,485)
At the end of the fiscal year (see Note 17)   13,988,634    20,445,368 

 

The short term leases were recognized as expense for an amount of 645,775 and 91,378 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

The table below shows the maturity of the lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

Lease
liabilities
  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
   Total up to
12 months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total over
12 months
 
Balances as of 12/31/2024   1,327,146    1,174,557    1,527,000    2,340,473    6,369,176    2,999,332    4,620,127    7,619,459 
Balances as of 12/31/2023   1,092,167    1,440,951    1,893,297    3,267,279    7,693,694    4,497,733    8,253,941    12,751,674 

 

18.1The Bank as a lessor

 

The Bank, as lessor, entered into financial lease contracts, under the usual characteristics of this kind of transactions, without there being any issues that may differentiate them in any aspect from those performed in the Argentine financial market in general. The lease contracts in force do not represent significant balances with respect to the total financing granted by the Bank.

 

The following table shows the reconciliation between the total gross investment of financial leases and the current value of the minimum payment receivables for such leases:

 

   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
   Current
value of
minimum
payments
   Total gross
investment
   Current
value of
minimum
payments
   Total gross
investment
 
Up to 1 year   5,973,254    13,939,054    6,878,088    26,085,498 
From 1 to 5 years   10,475,517    17,364,678    13,781,100    40,302,418 
Over 5 years        561    3,530    4,299 
Total   16,448,771    31,304,293    20,662,718    66,392,215 

 

Income for non-accrued interests amounted to 14,855,522 and 45,729,497, for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

19.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 December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

 

   12/31/2024         
Composition  Within 12 months   Over 12 months   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties        500    500    1,089 
Letters of credits, guarantees and other commitments (1)   7,865,203         7,865,203    4,588,756 
Commercial claims in progress (2)   1,563,403    2,847,783    4,411,186    6,142,223 
Labor lawsuits   957,791    436,917    1,394,708    1,379,432 
Pension funds - reimbursement   1,316,111    257,918    1,574,029    2,655,268 
Other        1,824,940    1,824,940    4,273,396 
Total   11,702,508    5,368,058    17,070,566    19,040,164 

 

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

(2)See also Note 42.2.

 

In the opinion of the Bank’s Management and its legal counsel, there are no other significant effects other than those disclosed in these consolidated 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.

 

20.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables   129,310,873    115,178,530 
Withholdings and collections   90,335,846    98,302,053 
Taxes payables   55,155,066    73,532,454 
Miscellaneous payables - provisions of goods and services   40,669,552    92,201,615 
Directors’ and syndics’ fees payable   8,335,628    38,095,600 
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement   7,851,128    3,458,899 
Dividends payable (see Note 33)   1,229    174,519 
Other   35,831,375    56,994,044 
Total   367,490,697    477,937,714 

 

21.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAYABLE

 

The table below presents the amounts of employee benefits payable as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Vacation accrual   102,686,244    77,254,945 
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables   26,624,629    37,923,585 
Total   129,310,873    115,178,530 

 

The Bank has not long-term employee benefits or post-employment benefits as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

22.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 December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

12/31/2024   Without due date     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     Total up to  12 months     Over 12 months and up to 24 months     Over 24 months     Total over 12 months  
Assets                                                                        
Cash and deposits in banks     2,690,638,558                                                                  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             18,497,280       146,114,564       444,233,408       50,299,179       659,144,431       78,820,174       105,028,806       183,848,980  
Derivative financial instruments             17,589,940       817,939       875,892               19,283,771                          
Other financial assets     95,428,881       397,877,120       98,792       8,426,028               406,401,940               46,312,422       46,312,422  
Loans and other financing (1)     1,440,603       2,255,839,298       596,862,426       676,269,045       671,504,237       4,200,475,006       643,678,478       956,085,423       1,599,763,901  
Other debt securities             71,671,518       422,116,704       69,385,324       65,279,380       628,452,926       29,458,501       2,468,560,476       2,498,018,977  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     224,068,960       23,031,652                               23,031,652                          
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss     8,721,010                                                                  
Total assets     3,020,298,012       2,784,506,808       1,166,010,425       1,199,189,697       787,082,796       5,936,789,726       751,957,153       3,575,987,127       4,327,944,280  
                                                                         
Liabilities                                                                        
Deposits     5,499,577,756       2,411,189,287       359,993,288       89,284,586       62,521,235       2,922,988,396       127,992       11,743       139,735  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss             7,183,451                               7,183,451                          
Derivative financial instruments             288,116       451,131       417,060       165,295       1,321,602                          
Repo transactions             18,956,694                               18,956,694                          
Other financial liabilities             1,008,970,469       2,339,698       1,876,391       2,826,466       1,016,013,024       4,600,584       11,261,986       15,862,570  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions             18,535,917       16,520,632       7,963,385       95,037       43,114,971       183,346       174,375       357,721  
Issued corporate bonds                     49,843               14,739,915       14,789,758                          
Subordinated corporate bonds                             6,353,264               6,353,264       411,322,187               411,322,187  
Total liabilities     5,499,577,756       3,465,123,934       379,354,592       105,894,686       80,347,948       4,030,721,160       416,234,109       11,448,104       427,682,213  

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

12/31/2023   Without due
date
    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
    Total up to 12
months
    Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
    Over 24
months
    Total over 12
months
 
Assets                                                                        
Cash and deposits in banks     2,619,925,301                                                                  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             2,800,224       528,590,405       1,351,267,778       1,817,458,543       3,700,116,950       40,915,553       74,434,147       115,349,700  
Derivative financial instruments             17,285,994       7,375,073       3,960,195               28,621,262                          
Repo transactions             1,340,514,525                               1,340,514,525                          
Other financial assets     114,801,198       196,970,288       33,575       6,472,209               203,476,072       75,152       120,182,994       120,258,146  
Loans and other financing (1)     17,082,454       1,992,142,911       479,259,305       376,563,750       342,261,313       3,190,227,279       291,331,550       494,400,776       785,732,326  
Other debt securities             95,164,610       594,433       96,537,749       123,801,310       316,098,102       550,724,141       73,466,528       624,190,669  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     223,086,552       66,304,450                               66,304,450                          
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss     6,998,576                                                                  
Total assets     2,981,894,081       3,711,183,002       1,015,852,791       1,834,801,681       2,283,521,166       8,845,358,640       883,046,396       762,484,445       1,645,530,841  
                                                                         
Liabilities                                                                        
Deposits     3,656,082,529       3,197,851,730       300,540,316       97,200,197       87,058,861       3,682,651,104       415,201       9,366       424,567  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss             30,106,856                               30,106,856                          
Derivative financial instruments             1,681,314       2,273,199       283,932       1,941,424       6,179,869                          
Repo transactions             51,395,109                               51,395,109                          
Other financial liabilities             789,529,423       2,356,431       2,251,308       3,916,678       798,053,840       5,855,529       11,597,874       17,453,403  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions             20,043,552       7,862,916       966,976               28,873,444       13,913,188       328,411       14,241,599  
Issued corporate bonds             754       4,713       27,933,604       88,342,165       116,281,236       11,903,175               11,903,175  
Subordinated corporate bonds                             12,464,365               12,464,365               702,296,383       702,296,383  
Total liabilities     3,656,082,529       4,090,608,738       313,037,575       141,100,382       181,259,128       4,726,005,823       32,087,093       714,232,034       746,319,127  

 

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

 

23.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) 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.

 

24.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;

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

b)Corporate income tax rate

 

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

 

c)The main items of deferred income tax:

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Deferred tax assets          
Loans and other financing   37,597,277    55,875,749 
Provisions and employee benefits   12,083,347    12,375,387 
Allowances for contingencies   3,111,028    3,724,577 
Leases   2,261,915    3,955,143 
Investments in other companies   1,010,385    1,356,082 
Tax losses   66,726,683    1,502,739 
Other   5,626,241    9,949,936 
Total deferred tax assets   128,416,876    88,739,613 
Deferred tax liabilities          
Property, plant and equipment and other non-financial assets   87,073,241    89,836,714 
Intangible assets   50,408,639    49,947,759 
Tax effects on forward sales   9,404,692    34,121,590 
Government securities   55,142,897      
Other   4,514,556    12,274,065 
Total deferred tax liabilities   206,544,025    186,180,128 
Net deferred tax liabilities   78,127,149    97,440,515 

 

In the consolidated Financial Statements, tax assets (current and deferred) of an entity of the Group shall not be offset with the tax liabilities (current and deferred) of another entity of the Group because they correspond to income tax applicable to different taxpayers and also they are not legally entitled before the tax authority to pay or receive only one amount to settle the net position.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Changes in net deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are summarized as follows:

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Net deferred tax liabilities at the beginning of the fiscal year   97,440,515    89,544,907 
Net deferred tax assets from Banco BMA SAU and its subsidiaries at the acquisition date        (316,269)
(Profit) / expense from deferred taxes recognized in the statement of income   (19,313,366)   8,211,877 
Net deferred tax liabilities at fiscal year end   78,127,149    97,440,515 

 

The income tax charge exposed in the Statement of income and Other Comprehensive Income differs from the income tax charge that would result if all profits had been taxed at the current tax rate.

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Current income tax charge (1)   52,069,759    606,812,823 
(Profit) / expense from deferred income tax   (19,313,366)   8,211,877 
Charge from income tax recognized in the statement of income   32,756,393    615,024,700 
(Profit) / expense from income tax recognized in other comprehensive income   (41,102,427)   36,263,592 
Total   (8,346,034)   651,288,292 

 

  (1)Includes the restatement in constant currency of the current tax charge generated during the year, the adjustments recognized in the current year for previous periods and the effects of including in the OCI the applicable portion of the current tax.

 

The table below shows the reconciliation between income tax and the amounts obtained by applying the current tax rate in Argentina to the income carrying amount:

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Income carrying amount before income tax   357,888,574    1,883,203,006 
Applicable income tax rate   35%   35%
Income tax on income carrying amount   125,261,001    659,121,052 
Net permanent differences and other tax effects including the fiscal inflation adjustment   (92,504,608)   (44,096,352)
Total income tax   32,756,393    615,024,700 

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the effective income tax rate is 9.2% and 32.5%, respectively.

 

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 (former AFIP, for its acronym in Spanish), current Agencia de Recaudación y Control Aduanero (ARCA, for its acronym in Spanish), as established by Decree No. 953/2024 of the National Executive Branch, 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).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

Regarding to the tax periods mentioned in previous paragraphs, on November 1, 2021, the former 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 former AFIP requesting the refund of 382,189 (not restated) paid as income tax for the 2021 tax period.

 

Regarding to the tax period abovementioned, on January 3, 2023, the former AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit. On April 8, 2024 the former AFIP notified the closure of the audit, without tax adjustment.

 

Fiscal year 2022

 

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

 

Regarding to the tax period abovementioned, on 16 November, 2023, the former AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit. On August 6, 2024 the former AFIP notified the closure of the audit, without tax adjustment.

 

Reimbursement actions – Fiscal years 2013 to 2017 and 2018

 

On October 24, 2019, Banco Macro SA filed with the former AFIP 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 2013 through 2017 and 2018 tax periods, respectively, arising from the impossibility to apply the inflation adjustment and other adjustment mechanisms set forth by income tax Law (prior to the amendments introduced by Laws No. 27430 and 27468 for 2013 through 2017 tax periods, 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). In the absence of a resolution by the tax authorities with respect to the abovementioned claims, on August 7, 2020, the Bank filed both reimbursement requests under the terms of the second paragraph of the abovementioned 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 2018 tax period, the evidence stage is closed and the process for allegation was delivered.

 

Regarding to the tax periods mentioned in the previous paragraph, on December 19, 2019, the former 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 to 2017, both inclusive. On October 4, 2021, the former 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.

 

Regarding to the periods 2013 to 2017, on October 8, 2024, the Federal Contentious and Administrative Trial Court No. 8 issued a favorable sentence to the Bank's request, in which it admitted the recovery action for the amount of $4,782,766 plus compensatory interest. The aforementioned court considered that the lack of application of the tax inflation adjustment generated the taxation of a confiscatory income tax in the periods 2013/2017.

 

On October 16, 2024, the former AFIP appealed the sentence.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Reimbursement actions - Banco BMA SAU

 

Fiscal year 2016 - Banco BMA SAU

 

On September 19, 2017 Banco BMA SAU filed with the former AFIP a reimbursement action under the terms established by the first paragraph of section 81, Law No. 11683 requesting the reimbursement of 315,987 (not restated) paid to tax authorities as income tax during 2017 tax period, arising from the impossibility to apply the inflation adjustment and other adjustment mechanisms set forth by income tax Law (prior to the amendments introduced by Laws No. 27430 and 27468, plus the related compensatory interest). In the absence of a resolution by the tax authorities with respect to the abovementioned claim, Banco BMA SAU filed an appeal for delay with the Federal Administrative Tax Court. Against the original favorable sentence (from 2019), the former AFIP filed an extraordinary federal appeal. The appeal was denied by the Court, which caused the complaint being filed before the Court. On November 7, 2023, that complaint was rejected, leaving the favorable sentence of 2019 firm and confirmed in all its parts. An asset was recognized for the capital plus interest.

 

On February 15, 2024, a note was submitted to the former AFIP requesting that the favorable sentence be considered fulfilled and the balance in favor of the principal plus interest be credited.

 

On March 18, 2024, the former AFIP proceeded to recognize the balance in favor of the claimed capital (315,987, not restated) in the Tax Accounts System. For the interest owed by the tax authorities, an immediate release was submitted on April 17, 2024 for the amount of the updated interest (816,473, not restated).

 

Fiscal year 2017 - Banco BMA SAU

 

On December 17, 2018 Banco BMA SAU filed with the former AFIP a reimbursement action under the terms established by the first paragraph of section 81, Law No. 11683 requesting the reimbursement of 251,756 (not restated) paid to tax authorities as income tax during 2017 tax period, arising from the impossibility to apply the inflation adjustment and other adjustment mechanisms set forth by income tax Law (prior to the amendments introduced by Laws No. 27430 and 27468, plus the related compensatory interest). In the absence of a resolution, on April 29, 2019, an appeal for delay was filed before the Federal Administrative Tax Court, which processes the case in a paper file (as opposed to 2018, which is digital).

 

The tax authorities opportunely responded to the appeal, objecting to the evidence. On August 13, 2019, Banco BMA SAU responded to the notification of opposition to the evidence.

 

Since March 2020, the processing of paper files has been suspended due to the pandemic. In April 2021, the judicial recess was requested to be authorized because it was an exceptional case, which was rejected. Currently, the reimbursement has been accumulated for the periods 2019-2020, and it has not yet been opened to evidence.

 

Fiscal year 2018 - Banco BMA SAU

 

On May 28, 2019 Banco BMA SAU filed with the former AFIP a reimbursement action under the terms established by the first paragraph of section 81, Law No. 11683 requesting the reimbursement of 558,439 (not restated) paid to tax authorities as income tax during 2018 tax period, arising from the impossibility to apply the inflation adjustment and other adjustment mechanisms set forth by income tax Law, plus the related compensatory interest (SIGEA [case and file management system] file 19144-3641/2019). In the absence of a resolution by the tax authorities with respect to the abovementioned claim, on November 22, 2019 Banco BMA SAU filed an appeal for delay with the Federal Administrative Tax Court (EX-2019-104149820 -APN-DTD #JGN).

 

On April 18, 2023, Banco BMA SAU was notified of the final sentence, which approved the appeal for delay in resolving the reimbursement claim, ordering the former AFIP to return the sum of 558,439 (not restated) plus the applicable interest according to the BCRA's passive rate. The tax authorities subsequently appealed the sentence on the merits and the interest applied. The file is currently pending sentence.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Fiscal years 2019 and 2020 - Banco BMA SAU

 

On December 29, 2022 Banco BMA SAU filed with the former AFIP a reimbursement action under the terms established by the first paragraph of section 81, Law No. 11683 requesting the reimbursement of 639,325 (not restated) and 965,670 (not restated) paid to tax authorities as income tax during 2019 and 2020 tax periods, respectively, as a result of settling the tax by partially incorporating the inflation adjustment set forth by the Section VI of the income tax Law (according to Decree 824/2019), one sixth (1/6) in accordance with section 194 incorporated by Law 27541 and computing the updated amortizations only for the fix assets and intangibles acquired since January 1, 2018, plus the related compensatory interest. In the absence of a resolution by the tax authorities with respect to the abovementioned claim, on June 5, 2023 Banco BMA SAU filed an appeal for delay with the Federal Administrative Tax Court (EX-2023- 63876605- -APN-SGAI#TFN – in process in Courtroom “B”, Office 6). On September 15, 2023, the tax authorities responded to the appeal for delay and ordered the accumulation of the file with that of 2017 (File No. 49836-I).

 

Regarding to the tax periods mentioned in the previous paragraph, on May 19, 2023, the former AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit, which is in progress.

 

25.COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time          
Commissions related to obligations   292,974,331    299,793,256 
Commissions related to credit cards   175,788,358    172,235,847 
Commissions related to insurance   32,070,531    26,591,082 
Commissions related to securities value   21,116,874    17,511,970 
Commissions related to loans   14,260,264    3,124,914 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   16,938,543    11,089,619 
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted   5,191,319    1,194,708 
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period          
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   3,961,652    1,095,078 
Commissions related to credit cards   2,642,933    2,266,524 
Commissions related to loans   154,094    161,472 
Commissions related to obligations   2,015    8,091 
Total   565,100,914    535,072,561 

 

26.DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos   149,963,917    1,731,837,635 
Income from foreign currency exchange   13,253,005    6,390,817 
Total   163,216,922    1,738,228,452 

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

27.OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Services   133,594,150    85,984,107 
Adjustments and interest from other receivables   26,201,300    23,103,606 
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses   18,964,893    16,964,556 
Other receivables from financial intermediation   6,344,717    11,391,183 
Other   28,864,403    21,285,088 
Total   213,969,463    158,728,540 

 

28.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Remunerations   476,841,577    411,256,224 
Payroll taxes   118,624,145    103,722,158 
Compensations and bonuses to employees   84,027,814    72,630,708 
Employee services   23,966,538    18,882,513 
Total   703,460,074    606,491,603 

 

29.ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Taxes   72,559,840    58,668,491 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   55,653,300    46,692,100 
Other fees   39,136,882    36,089,688 
Armored truck, documentation and events   38,504,627    33,618,017 
Security services   30,444,668    25,912,720 
Electricity and communications   29,627,942    22,637,682 
Advertising and publicity   22,156,745    20,234,834 
Software   21,322,878    20,738,014 
Fees to directors and syndics   18,437,173    58,633,383 
Hired administrative services   9,584,382    6,589,047 
Representation, travel and transportation   6,460,958    6,161,232 
Insurance   3,952,251    2,563,933 
Stationery and office supplies   1,957,800    2,329,146 
Leases   1,421,408    1,025,476 
Other   15,129,319    15,730,705 
Total   366,350,173    357,624,468 

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

30.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Turnover tax   371,504,579    414,076,140 
From credit cards   146,103,465    133,696,772 
Other adjustments and interests for miscellaneous obligations   35,606,343    20,623,862 
Charges for other provisions   16,070,142    19,214,099 
Deposit guarantee fund contributions   11,989,522    12,429,670 
Loss from sale or impairment of property, plant and equipment   11,261,409    3,008,783 
Insurance claims   7,559,826    5,596,608 
Donations   1,850,815    2,749,231 
Taxes   585,211    789,247 
Loss from sale or impairment of investment in properties and other non-financial assets   216,751      
Charges for administrative, disciplinary and criminal sanctions   432      
Other   67,032,766    87,498,982 
Total   669,781,261    699,683,394 

 

31.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 fiscal year. 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:

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Cash and deposits in banks   2,690,638,558    2,619,925,301    1,695,935,607 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   101,197,818    291,269,034      
Other debt securities   66,522,379    94,891,857    3,383,562,065 
Loans and other financing   5,162,500    8,802,913    6,005,827 
Total   2,863,521,255    3,014,889,105    5,085,503,499 

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

32.CAPITAL STOCK

 

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

 

33.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 fiscal year.

 

In calculating the weighted average of outstanding common shares, the number of shares at the beginning of the fiscal year is adjusted, if applicable, by the number of common shares issued or withdrawn during the fiscal year, weighted by the number of days those shares have been outstanding. Note 32 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 consolidated income Statement. See also Note 43.

 

Dividends paid and proposed

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 12, 2024, approved to distribute cash dividends and/or dividends in kind, in this case measured at market value, for an amount of 401,735,819 (not restated), representing 628.29 pesos per share, subject to prior BCRA authorization. On May 6, 2024, the BCRA authorized this earnings distribution.

 

On the other hand, according to Communiqué “A” 7997 issued on April 30, 2024, the BCRA established that financial institutions which have the BCRA’s authorization will be allowed to distribute earnings in three equal, monthly and consecutive installments. Additionally, financial institutions must grant the option to each non-resident shareholder to receive their dividends –totally or partially– in a single cash installment as long as those funds are applied directly to the primary subscription of Bonds for the reconstruction of a free Argentina (BOPREAL, for its acronym in Spanish) in accordance with current exchange regulations. As of December 31, 2024, installments 1, 2 and 3 have been paid for an amount of 161,784,356, 168,541,001 and 176,255,234 (amounts stated in constant currency of each payment date), respectively.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

34.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 9.2699% interest in the capital stock of Sedesa according to the percentages disclosed by BCRA Communiqué “B” 12755 on March 4, 2024.

 

According to Communiqué “A” 7985 of the BCRA issued on March 27, 2024, 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, and which meet the requirements provided for in Presidential Decree No. 540/1995 and other requirements that the regulatory authority may determine from time to time, will be covered up to the amount of 25,000.

 

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

 

35.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Cash and deposits in banks          
·   Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Deposits in other entities (1).   3,920    2,289 
    Subtotal cash and deposits in Banks   3,920    2,289 
               
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities          
·   Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1).   39,793,390    28,740,866 
·   Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law due in 2033, used as collateral for the Credit Program for the reactivation of production in the Province of San Juan.   2,015,954    2,065,708 
·   Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law expired in 2033 for the minimum consideration required for the performance of Agents in the new categories provided for by Resolution No. 622/13 and amendments of the CNV.   1,085,302    596,290 
·   National Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 2% due 11/09/2026 used as collateral for the Credit Program for the reactivation of production in the Province of San Juan.   371,593    515,995 
·   National Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% due on February 14, 2025, as of December 31, 2024, and Argentine Nation Bonds in dual currency due on February 28, 2024, as of December 31, 2023, for the contribution to the Guarantee Fund II in BYMA in accordance with art. 45 of Law 26,831 and its complementary regulations established in the CNV Rules (NT 2013 and amendments).   20,298    2,767,575 
·   Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law maturing in 2033, affected as collateral for the Sectoral Credit Program of the Province of San Juan, a productive investment financing fund.        310,622 
·   Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law maturing in 2033 as of December 31, 2023, affected as collateral for the Regional Economies Competitiveness Program - IDB Loan No. 3174/OC-AR.        32,763 
·   Other.   1,433,497    872,031 
    Subtotal Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities   44,720,034    35,901,850 

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

 

Composition (contd.)  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Other financial assets          
·   Interests derived from contributions made as protector partner (2).   27,188,239    17,794,084 
·   Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Mutual fund shares (1).   4,096,496    3,851,566 
·   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.   1,185,290    737,519 
·   Sundry debtors – other.   914,578    622,495 
·   Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the CABA for turnover tax differences.   827    1,801 
    Subtotal Other financial assets   33,385,430    23,007,465 
               
Loans and other financing          
·   Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Loans and other financing (1).   1,223,807    414,195 
    Subtotal Loans and other financing   1,223,807    414,195 
               
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.   138,595,967    148,335,240 
·   Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.   68,314,367    18,506,424 
·   For securities forward contracts.   23,031,652    66,304,449 
·   Other guarantee deposits.   17,158,626    56,244,889 
    Subtotal Financial assets delivered as guarantee   247,100,612    289,391,002 
               
Other non-financial assets          
·   Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Other non-financial assets (1).   21,930    24,013 
·   Real property related to a call option sold.   16,202,079      
    Subtotal Other non-financial assets   21,930    16,226,092 
Total   326,455,733    364,942,893 

 

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

 

  (2)As of December 31, 2024 and 2023 it is related to the risk fund Fintech SGR, Alianza SGR and Innova SGR. In order to keep tax benefits related to these contributions, they must be maintained between two and three years from the date they were made.

 

36.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:

 

  36.1 Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

They are mainly composed of prepayments towards the placement price of provisional trust securities of financial trusts under public and private offering (Confibono and Secubono). The assets managed by 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 the 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 for itself.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, debt securities and certificates of participation in financial trusts for investment purposes, amounted to 4,994,120 and 1,910,270, respectively.

 

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

 

36.2Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank (securitization)

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SAU (subsidiary) of this type of trusts amounted to 5,220 and 5,740, respectively.

 

36.3Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the assets managed by Banco Macro SA and Macro Fiducia SAU, amounted to 4,732,462 and 1,746,420, respectively.

 

36.4Trusts in which the Bank acts as Trustee (Management)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

-guaranteeing, in favor of the beneficiary the existence of the resources required to finance and/or pay certain obligations, such as the payment of amortization installments regarding work or service certificates, and the payment of invoices and fees stipulated in the related agreements,
-promoting the production development of the private economic sector at a provincial level,
-being a party to public work concession agreements granting road exploitation, management, keeping and maintenance.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 94,977,409 and 80,198,154, respectively.

 

37.COMPLIANCE WITH CNV REGULATIONS

 

37.1Compliance with CNV standards to act in the different agent categories defined by the CNV:

 

37.1.1Operations of Banco Macro SA

 

Considering Banco Macro SA’s current operations, and according to the different categories of agents established by CNV rules (as per General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended), the Bank is registered with this agency as Agent for the Custody of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds (AC PIC FCI, for its acronym in Spanish) – Depositary Company, Clearing and Settlement Agent and Trading Agent – comprehensive (ALyC y AN – Integral, for its acronym in Spanish) and is registered in the “List of authorized companies to guarantee capital market instruments”.

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2024 stated in Units of Purchasing Power (UVAs, for its acronym in Spanish) amounted to 3,112,978,093 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 35 and the cash deposits in BCRA accounts 000285 and 80285 belonging to the Bank.

 

37.1.2Operations of Macro Securities SAU

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary, and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, such company is registered under the following categories: ALyC y AN – Integral, Mutual Investment Funds Placement and Distribution Agent (ACyD FCI, for its acronym in Spanish) and Comprehensive Mutual Investment Funds Placement and Distribution Agent (ACyDI FCI, for its acronym in Spanish).

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of December 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 135,737,641 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.

 

37.1.3Operations of Macro Fondos Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión SA

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary, and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, such company is registered as Agent for the Administration of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds (AA PIC FCI, for its acronym in Spanish).

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of this company as of December 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 30,517,338 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.

 

37.1.4Operations of Macro Fiducia SAU

 

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

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of December 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 1,094,290 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation established in 950,000 UVAs. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of shareholders’ equity, which the company paid-in with mutual fund shares.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

37.1.5Operations of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)

 

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

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of December 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 1,825,350 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such General Resolution established in 1,175,000 UVAs. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 40% of the minimum amount of shareholders’ equity.

 

37.1.6Operations of BMA Asset Management SGFCISA (formerly known as Itaú Asset Management 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, this company is registered as AA PIC FCI.

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of December 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 12,486,995 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such General Resolution established in 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.

 

37.1.7Operations of BMA Valores SA (formerly known as Itaú Valores 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, this company is registered as ALyC y AN – Integral, Comprehensive Clearing and Settlement Agent (ALyCI, for its acronym in Spanish) and ACyDI FCI.

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of December 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 4,392,031 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such General Resolution established in 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.

 

37.2Documents in custody

 

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

 

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

  

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

37.3As depositary of mutual funds

 

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

 

Funds  Number of shares   Equity 
Argenfunds Abierto Pymes   3,071,580,584    51,164,596 
Argenfunds Abierto Pymes II   5,910,619,133    7,351,772 
Argenfunds Ahorro Pesos   67,522,557    6,561,554 
Argenfunds Financiamiento Pesos   100,000    99 
Argenfunds Gestión Pesos   4,944,621,758    7,911,634 
Argenfunds Infraestructura   5,390,345,583    5,566,351 
Argenfunds Inversión Dólares   90,649    93,610 
Argenfunds Inversión Pesos   31,736    22 
Argenfunds Liquidez   7,397,545,352    93,700,274 
Argenfunds Renta Argentina   323,994,328    36,994,009 
Argenfunds Renta Balanceada   77,232,581    5,144,952 
Argenfunds Renta Capital   4,193,768    4,636,839 
Argenfunds Renta Crecimiento   3,321,012    3,925,964 
Argenfunds Renta Dinámica   145,422,879,647    48,291,048 
Argenfunds Renta Fija   24,548,620    3,489,823 
Argenfunds Renta Fija II   17,137,289,528    18,758,521 
Argenfunds Renta Flexible   46,040,329    1,217,084 
Argenfunds Renta Global   7,805,866    187,069 
Argenfunds Renta Mixta   3,358,170,517    43,337,409 
Argenfunds Renta Mixta Plus   1,593,451    1,609,864 
Argenfunds Renta Pesos   40,331,688    4,203,380 
Argenfunds Renta Total   568,371,479    3,533,723 
Argenfunds Renta Variable   907,230,408    707,615 
Argenfunds Retorno Absoluto   76,379,985    1,557,862 
Pionero Acciones   42,462,157    61,014,974 
Pionero Acciones Argentinas   27,428    8,920,468 
Pionero Acciones Plus   8,696,774    2,214,310 
Pionero Ahorro Dólar Plus   103,045,157    107,132,315 
Pionero Ahorro Dólares   72,228,566    76,194,207 
Pionero Ahorro Max FCI   182,328,516    13,903,024 
Pionero Argentina Bicentenario   411,654,410    16,693,184 
Pionero Capital   7,629,365,983    53,478,637 
Pionero Capital Plus   38,602,259    2,331,141 
Pionero Crecimiento   2,102,014,252    15,768,573 
Pionero Desarrollo   15,611,320,813    142,011,362 
Pionero Empresas FCI Abierto Pymes   398,839,238    18,982,072 
Pionero FF   134,088,106    20,364,031 
Pionero Gestión   2,229,348,476    54,783,976 
Pionero Infraestructura   648,211,151    2,659,015 
Pionero Inversión Dólar   10,916,311    11,930,993 
Pionero Moneda   100,000    100 
Pionero Money Market Dólar   229,342,577    236,948,140 

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Funds (contd.)  Number of shares   Equity 
Pionero Multiestrategia Mix   100,000    166 
Pionero Multiestrategia Plus   100,000    166 
Pionero Patrimonio I   163,666,412,598    211,720,676 
Pionero Performance III   87,743,173    4,128,915 
Pionero Pesos   5,396,654,769    365,994,268 
Pionero Pesos Plus   48,915,658,297    1,926,405,632 
Pionero Pesos Plus II   2,289,996,233    370,422,174 
Pionero Premium   94,445,761    315,346 
Pionero Recovery   6,870,313,124    15,204,240 
Pionero Renta   24,037,473    24,554,493 
Pionero Renta Ahorro   578,421,756    106,681,465 
Pionero Renta Ahorro Plus   972,226,876    41,389,370 
Pionero Renta Balanceado   6,621,283,750    55,186,195 
Pionero Renta Crecimiento   15,316,760    19,766,782 
Pionero Renta Dólar Estrategia   8,610,313    10,589,080 
Pionero Renta Dólares   16,016,469    18,299,977 
Pionero Renta Dólares Plus   5,142,612    8,778,425 
Pionero Renta Estratégico   739,602,182    37,406,839 
Pionero Renta Fija Dólares   42,864,607    74,137,281 
Pionero Renta Global   52,513,609    7,855,278 
Pionero Renta Mixta I   506,540,181    32,827,967 
Pionero Renta Pesos   87,911,457    8,541,046 
Pionero Retorno   11,070,583,904    16,833,727 
Pionero Retorno Total   135,543,086    9,901,672 
Pionero Performance   4,114,809    1,679,008 
Pionero Performance II   252,889    8,133 

 

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

 

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

 

Items  12/31/2024 
Cash and deposits in banks     
Amounts in BCRA accounts   1,873,887,706 
Other debt securities     
Government securities computable for the minimum cash requirements   792,039,580 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     
Special guarantee accounts with the BCRA   138,595,967 
Total   2,804,523,253 

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

There follows a description of the situation of Banco Macro SA as of December 31, 2024:

 

Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Status: on 04/07/2016, the Bank filed the defenses and evidence on the BCRA. On 05/18/2016 the Bank requested, on behalf of the person who was acting as Vice Chairman of the Bank when this summary proceeding was initiated, the resolution of the motion for lack of standing to be sued. On 09/09/2020, the BCRA filed Resolution No. 132/20 (notified on 02/22/2021) which acquitted Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo and imposed a fine to the Bank and other responsible directors. On 03/01/2021 the Bank paid the fines. On 03/15/2021 the Bank filed a direct appeal against such resolution to the BCRA, which will be decided at Courtroom I of the Federal Civil and Commercial Court of Appeals (CNACAF, for its acronym in Spanish). The fine imposed on the person who was acting as Chairman of the Bank when this summary proceeding 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 an Extraordinary Federal Appeal, which was granted for the federal law interpretation but rejected on the grounds of alleged arbitrariness. On 04/20/2023, the corresponding petition for denied appeal was filed against the rejection for the alleged arbitrariness, which is under study with the Federal Supreme Court of Justice (CSJN, for its acronym in Spanish). On 10/08/2024, the CSJN rejected the complaint appeal, upholding the Court's sentence that rejected the Direct Appeal filed by the Bank and the Directors.

 

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

 

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

 

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA, Foreign Trade 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 responsible parties who, on 03/25/2022, filed an 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 Federal Court in Economic and Criminal Matters, 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 consolidated Financial Statements, the case is pending resolution.

 

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

 

Reason: alleged infringements of Criminal Foreign Exchange Law, section 1(e) and (f), as well as points 1.2, 3.6.2, 3.16.1, 5.3, 10.4.2.4 and 10.4.2.5 of the Revised Text on Foreign Exchange Matters. On 03/15/2024, the BCRA dismiss the previous defenses performed by the responsible parties. Against this, on 03/20/2024, they filed an appeal and a nullity request, for its resolution in court, which were rejected because the Court in Economic and Criminal Matters considered that the resolutions issued by the BCRA during the summary investigation are not appealable.

 

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

 

Status: the case is in evidence production stage (the production of evidence was notified by the BCRA on 10/03/2024). As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the BCRA is still pending to close the evidence stage and place the file for arguments.

 

File: No. 7810.

 

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

 

Proceeding filed against: General Manager of former Banco BMA SAU.

 

Status: on October 25, 2022, former Banco BMA SAU filed their defenses. On April 20, 2023, the BCRA ordered the opening of the evidence stage. On May 6, 2024, the BCRA resolved to close the probationary period. On May 13, 2024, each of the defendants lodged their memorials. The next step will be for the BCRA to submit the summary proceedings to the Federal Court of First Instance in Economic and Criminal Matters.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Penalties imposed by the Financial Information Unit (UIF, for its acronym in Spanish)

 

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, for its acronym in Spanish) due to cases of infringement detected in certain customer files. Penalty amount: 330 (not restated).

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA, 10 members of the Board, 3 regular members of the Statutory Audit Committee and the person in charge of market relations.

 

Status: on 10/28/2014 the Bank and the persons involved filed their defenses offering evidence and requesting their acquittal. On 08/03/2015 the term to produce evidence was closed and on 08/19/2015 the defendants lodged their memorials. On 03/04/2021, the Board of Directors of the CNV filed a resolution dismissing the nullity and imposing a fine to the Bank jointly and severally with its Directors at the moment when the facts were investigated. Against such resolution, on 05/03/2021 a direct appeal was filed. In December 2021, the CNV referred the proceedings to the National Court of Appeals of Federal Administrative Litigation (CNACAF, for its acronym in Spanish), under the file number 14633/2021. On 08/10/2023, the Court considered the notice sent to the Argentine Government’s legal counsel. On 02/20/2024, the Court resolved to revoke the appealed resolution, declaring the sanctioning action extinguished for having infringed the guarantee of reasonable period and due process, with costs to the defeated party. On 03/06/2024 the CNV brought an Extraordinary Federal Appeal, which was answered on 07/04/2024 requesting its dismissal and answering the grievances in subsidy. On 09/05/2024, the Courtroom II of the Federal Civil and Commercial Court decided to deny the extraordinary appeal filed. On 09/12/2024, the CNV filed a complaint appeal against the denial of the Extraordinary Federal Appeal. The file is currently in Judicial Secretariat No. 1 of the Federal Supreme Court of Justice.

 

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 ALyC - Integral at the time of an inspection of the CNV and to the Internal Audit Process referred to in its capacity as ALyC - Integral (UIF Resolution No. 229/2011, as amended), Penalty amount: 50 (not restated).

 

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

 

Status: on 04/23/2019, UIF passed Resolution No. 41, whereby it resolved the lack of responsibility of three of the Directors, and also imposed fines to the rest liable. On 05/15/2019 the imposed fines were paid and on 06/12/2019, the Bank, its Board of Directors and its statutory auditors 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 Banco Macro SA and against that, on 05/26/2021, this Bank filed an Extraordinary Federal Appeal. On 12/09/2021 the CNACAF decided to allow the imposed Extraordinary Appeal, submitting the file to the CSJN on 02/03/2022. On 04/23/2024, the CSJN declared the appeal inadmissible, so the Bank does no longer has the elements to attempt to reduce the fines imposed by the UIF, and the aforementioned penalty is confirmed.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Status: On 10/02/2019, Banco Macro SA and the individuals subject to summary proceedings 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, preventive and mandatory 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, Financial Summary Proceeding 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 proceeding; 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 this summary proceeding. On 08/18/2021, it was resolved to set the case for the production of evidence. On 05/05/2022 the probationary period was closed and the actions were put to pledge, and on 07/13/2022 it moved to the stage of preparation of the final report. On 08/30/2024 the Legal Matters Management issued a verdict analyzing the legality of the proceedings, emphasizing the lack of a quorum in the Advisory Council, which allows the President of the UIF to make decisions without its intervention. It was concluded that, despite material errors corrected, there are no legal objections to continue with the administrative procedure, emphasizing the importance of the UIF in the prevention of financial crimes. On 09/17/2024, the UIF resolved to reject the Bank's defenses and impose a fine for a total amount of 400 on Banco Macro SA and a fine for a total amount of 400 on several of its directors for noncompliance with the regulations for the anti-money laundering and terrorist financing. On 10/30/2024, a direct appeal was filed before the CNACF against Resolution No. RESAP-2024-13-APN-UIF#MJ, which is being processed before Chamber I of the aforementioned Court of Appeals, under the file “BANCO MACRO SA Y OTROS c/ UIF (EX 379/15 - RESOL 13/24) s/CODIGO PENAL - LEY 25246 - DTO 290/07 ART 25” (File No. 18631/2024). On 12/17/2024, the Court served notice on the Prosecutor. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the file is in the Prosecutor's Office, pending the issuance of the corresponding Fiscal Verdict.

 

Although the penalties described above do not involve material amounts, as of the date of issuance of these consolidated 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 abovementioned judicial proceedings.

 

40.CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

 

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

 

Corporate Bonds  Original value   Residual face
value as of
12/31/2024
   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Subordinated Resettable – Class A  USD 400,000,000(1)  USD 400,000,000    417,675,451    714,760,748 
Non-subordinated – Class E  USD 17,000,000(2)  USD 17,000,000         27,122,915 
Non-subordinated – Class F  USD 53,000,000(3)  USD 53,000,000         90,199,407 
Non-subordinated – Series XXXII   1,000,000(4)   1,000,000    14,789,758    10,862,089 
Total             432,465,209    842,945,159 

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

(1)On November 4, 2016, under the abovementioned Global Program, the Bank issued Subordinated Resettable Corporate Bonds, class A, at a fixed rate of 6.75% 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 consolidated Financial Statements, the reset rate was established until the maturity date at 6.643% as a result of the benchmark reset rate plus 546.3 basis points, according to the abovementioned terms and conditions. As the Bank had not exercised the option to fully or partially redeem the issuance on the reset date and under the conditions established in the pricing supplement, it was established up to maturity.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

41.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 December 31, 2024 and 2023, is as follows:

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties   10,752,005,153    7,594,052,499 
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)   1,881,347,218    1,752,794,952 
Checks already deposited and pending clearance   253,128,917    237,394,262 
Outstanding checks not yet paid   181,059,707    172,261,267 

 

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

 

42.TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

42.1Tax claims

 

The former 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)Former 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 former 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.

 

On 09/02/2024, the National Tax Court issued a sentence against the Bank’s interests, with costs at its expense. On 09/16/2024, a limited review and appeal request was filed before the Federal Administrative Contentious Court, which was initiated on 09/23/2024 and is pending elevation and, therefore, resolution. As a consequence of the above, on 09/23/2024 the Bank promoted an autonomous cautionary action, requesting the intervening Judge to order the former AFIP to suspend the coercive claim until the final resolution of the substantive issue, currently with a pending appeal request before the Court. The aforementioned cautionary action is being processed before the Federal Administrative Contentious Court No. 12, under file No. 16201/2024.

 

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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

42.2Other claims

 

The Bank registered 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 already disclosed in these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

43.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. As a consequence, the following shareholders’ meeting will apply 62,524,569 from Unappropriated retained earnings to increase the legal retained earnings.

 

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

 

Additionally, profits may only be distributed to the extent that the financial institution has positive results, after deducting, on a non-accounting basis, from retained earnings and the optional reserves for the future distribution of profits, (i) the amounts of the legal and other earnings reserves which are mandatory, (ii) all debit amounts of each one of the accounting items recognized in “Other Comprehensive Income”, (iii) income from the revaluation of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and investment property, (iv) the positive net difference between the amortized cost and the fair value of government debt instruments and/or monetary regulation instruments issued by the BCRA for those instruments recognized at amortized cost, (v) the adjustments identified by the Superintendence of Financial and Exchange Entities of the BCRA or by the independent external auditor and that have not been recognized in the accounting records and (vi) certain franchises granted by the BCRA. Moreover, no profit distributions shall be made out of the profit originated as a result of the first-time application of the IFRS, for which a normative reserve was created, and its balance as of December 31, 2024 was 145,134,700 (nominal value: 3,475,669).

 

Additionally, as of December 31, 2024, the adjustments to be made on unappropriated retained earnings of Banco Macro SA are as follows:

 

·Other comprehensive income 10,265,182.

 

·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 for 155.362.361.

 

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).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

Moreover, as it is mentioned in Note 33, the Regular Shareholders’ Meeting of Banco Macro SA held on April 12, 2024 decided to applied the unappropriated retained earnings for an amount of 587,913,905 (not restated) as follows (the abovementioned figures are stated in constant currency as of December 31, 2023):

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

In addition, the shareholders decided to partially apply the Facultative Reserve for Future Distribution of Earnings, in order to allocate up to the amount of 294,130,168 (the abovementioned figures are stated in constant currency as of December 31, 2023) to the payment of a cash dividend and/or dividend in kind subject to prior authorization from the BCRA. On May 6, 2024, the BCRA authorized this earnings distribution. See also Note 33.

 

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

 

As a financial institution, the activities of Banco Macro SA are governed by Financial Entities Law No. 21526, as supplemented, and the regulations issued by the BCRA. Moreover, the Bank adheres to the good banking practices included in the Financial Entities Corporate Governance Guidelines, as supplemented of the BCRA.

 

The Bank publicly trades its shares on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (BCBA, for its acronym in Spanish) and, thus, it is subject to the regulations issued by the CNV.

 

Through General Resolution No. 797/19, the CNV established the minimum contents of the Corporate Governance Code, adding notions of good corporate governance to corporate management as guidelines or recommendations that seek to provide transparency thereto. The CNV annually requires the issuance of a report in which financial institutions have to explain how the recommendations are implemented or to explain the reasons why it decided not to adopt the good practices described in such resolution. The Bank annually publishes a document called Corporate Governance Explanatory Report together with the Annual Report to the Shareholders for the fiscal year, required by regulations, which is available on the Bank’s website and on that of such enforcement agency.

 

This regulation reinforces the notions contained in Capital Markets Law establishing principles such as “full disclosure”, “transparency”, “efficiency”, “public investor protection”, “equal footing between investors” and “protection of the stability of financial entities and financial intermediaries”.

 

On the other hand, as the Bank lists its shares on the NYSE, qualifying as a foreign private issuer, it is required to comply with certain corporate governance standards as established in section 303A of the NYSE’s Listed Company Manual, as amended.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The main guidelines under the BCRA standards contemplated in the revised text “Financial Entities Corporate Governance Guidelines”, as supplemented, are as follows.

 

·Ownership structure

 

As of December 31, 2024, the Bank’s shareholders are:

 

Full name / corporate name  Participating
Interest
   Voting Interest 
Fideicomiso de Garantía JHB BMA (1)   17.28    19.65 
Carballo Delfín Jorge Ezequiel   19.27    20.87 
ANSES FGS Law No. 26425   28.80    26.91 
Grouped shareholders (Local stock exchanges)   11.81    11.23 
Grouped shareholders (Foreign stock exchanges)   22.84    21.34 

 

(1)As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements and due to the passing of Mr. Jorge Horacio Brito on November 20, 2020 and as a testamentary disposition, his shares were transferred to Fideicomiso de Garantía JHB BMA, which beneficiaries are his forced heirs.

 

·Board of Directors and Senior Management

 

The Bank’s Board of Directors is currently made up of 11 regular directors and 3 alternate directors. Members are renewed by thirds and the appointed Directors remain in office for three fiscal years. Directors are selected and appointed by the Shareholders’ Meeting. Once elected, the BCRA must confirm the designation of the Directors, expressly authorizing them to accept the designation, pursuant to the terms as to experience and knowledge, contained in the rules CREFI 2-Creation, Operation and Expansion –XV- Financial Entities Authorities.

 

Name Position
Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson
Carlos Alberto Giovanelli Vice chairperson
Nelson Damián Pozzoli Director
Fabian Alejandro De Paul (1) Director
Constanza Brito Director
Sebastián Palla (1) Director
Mario Luis Vicens (1) Director
Delfín Federico Ezequiel Carballo Director
Marcos Brito Director
José Sanchez Director
Hugo Raúl C Lazzarini (1) and (2) Director
Juan Ignacio Catalano Alternate director
Santiago Horacio Seeber Alternate director
Guido Agustín Gallino (1) and (2) Alternate director

 

(1)Independent director.

(2)Designated by ANSES-FGS proposal.

 

Directors should be morally suitable, experienced and knowledgeable in the banking business and meet the requirements established in the effective regulations, issued by the BCRA. Compliance with these requirements is assessed when the shareholders’ meeting appoints the directors and on a regular basis during their term of office.

 

At present, five Directors are independent, pursuant to the provisions of the CNV rules and regulations and the provisions of the Financial Entities Corporate Governance Guidelines issued by the BCRA.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Senior Management is directed by a General Manager appointed by the Board and also includes officers reporting directly to the general manager, forming the Senior Management, as well as officers of four staff areas reporting directly to the Board. Members are detailed below:

 

Name Position
Gerardo Adrian Álvarez Operations and Compliance Human resources and administration manager
Ana María Magdalena Marcet Credit risk manager
Juan Domingo Mazzón Government and Management control manager
Ernesto Eduardo Medina Systems and Technology manager
Brian Anthony Commercial banking transformation manager
Francisco Muro Distribution and sales manager
Jorge Francisco Scarinci CFO
Agustín Devoto Investment banking manager
Adrián Mariano Scosceria Corporate banking manager

 

·Committees

 

The corporate by-laws state that the Board of Directors may establish the Committees that it deems appropriate for the business of the Bank, as well as appoint their members. The Bank currently features the following Committees:

 

Committee Functions
CNV Audit / SEC They are established in Capital Markets Law, as supplemented.
Internal Audit Overseeing the proper operation of the internal control systems defined at the Bank through a periodic assessment thereof and contributing to improving the effectiveness of internal controls.
Risk Management It is in charge of monitoring Senior Management’s activities involving the management of credit, market, liquidity, operational, compliance and reputation risks, among others. It advises the Board of Directors on the Bank’s risks.
Assets and Liabilities Setting out the Bank’s financial strategy, analyzing the markets and establishing the policies on assets and liabilities, management of market, liquidity, interest rate and currency risks.
Technology Governance and Information Security Committee Overseeing the proper operation of the information technology environment and contributing to improving the effectiveness thereof.
Credit Approving credit transactions based on credit capacity.
Legal Recovery Engaged in defining payment arrangements exceeding the predetermined parameters, as well as reclassifying portfolio to be subject to legal proceedings or accounting derecognitions.
Personnel Incentives Ensuring the financial incentives for personnel system is consistent with the culture, the objectives, the business in the long term, the strategy and the control environment of the Bank.
Ethics and Compliance Ensuring the Bank has the proper means to promote correct decision-making and compliance with internal and external regulations.
Corporate Governance and Designations The Committee’s duties include those related to the process of renewing and replacing Senior Management members and the succession plans. It is also in charge of applying the Corporate Governance Code at the Bank and at its subsidiaries.
Anti-money Laundering of assets and terrorism financing Planning and coordinating compliance with the policies established by the Board of Directors on the matter.
Financial Services User Protection The duties of this Committee include those related to ensure the existence and maintenance of a financial services user protection process and a customer service system.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

·Code of ethics

 

The Bank has established a Code of Ethics for directors and senior management, expecting that their members act according to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity in all aspects of their activities; to comply with the applicable law, to discourage reproachable behaviors and to comply with the Bank’s Code of Conduct and other policies and procedures governing employee conduct. This Code of ethics is supplemental to the Bank’s Code of Conduct.

 

·Code of Conduct

 

The Bank promotes a work environment where responsibility, execution, commitment, results, loyalty, honesty, good communication and teamwork are encouraged.

 

The goal is to base daily relationships on mutual respect, trust and cordial and simple behavior between coworkers and bosses as well as with suppliers and customers, developing all the activities with the highest ethical working and personal principles.

 

In that direction, the Code of Conduct is intended to establish the principles and values that all Bank members must comply with. The trust provided by shareholders, customers and the general public depends to a large extent on compliance with these principles.

 

Likewise, the Bank has a specific Code of Conduct for stock market practices as a framework that helps unify standards of conduct at Banco Macro SA and the Group's subsidiaries, in order to strengthen integrity and transparency in the Bank's and its subsidiaries' stock market operations.

 

·Ethical line

 

According to ethical behavior standards, an Ethical line or a report channel was implemented for the Bank and its subsidiaries, which is managed by an external third party, ensuring compliance with anonymity and confidentiality principles.

 

Reports are received by the Ethical and Compliance Committee, which becomes aware of them, as well as the resolution of cases, following the protocols.

 

Branches

 

As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the Bank has 519 branches throughout the entire country.

 

Subsidiaries

 

The Bank carries out certain transactions through its subsidiaries, which are identified in Note 3 to these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Business lines

 

The Bank’s business lines and transactions with trusts are mentioned in Notes 1 and 36 to these consolidated Financial Statements, respectively.

 

·Incentive practices

 

The Bank adopts a compensation policy that comprises fixed and variable compensation; the latter is granted within the framework of an objective and competency assessment process.

 

The variable compensation program, in the context of the compensation policy, is consistent with the Bank’s mission, values, organization, objectives, long-term business sustainability, strategy, control environment and the prudent assumption of risk. It is aimed at recognizing the extraordinary performance displayed by employees according to:

 

üTheir contribution to the results reached.

üTheir management in keeping with the Bank’s mission and values.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

In addition, the Bank has a Clawback Policy in accordance with the provisions of Section 303A.14 of the Listed Companies Manual of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), which was required by Rule 10D-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The rule is applicable to any executive officer of the group and applies only in the event that the Bank or its subsidiaries required accounting restatement to correct a material error in the Financial Statements previously issued.

 

The key variables in determining compensation are:

 

üThe level of responsibility and complexity of the position.

üThe person’s competencies and potential.

üThe person’s performance and outcomes.

üThe position with respect to the benchmark market.

üThe results reached by the Bank.

 

The Incentives Committee is in charge of ensuring the financial incentives for personnel system are consistent with the culture, the objectives, the business in the long term, the strategy and the control environment of the Bank, and the prudent assumption of risks.

 

The Bank aims at compensating personnel ensuring performance recognition, internal equity, competitiveness, productivity, efficiency and added value.

 

·Role of financial agent

 

The Bank acts as financial agent in the Provinces of Misiones, Salta, Jujuy and Tucumán and the Municipalities of San Miguel de Tucumán and Yerba Buena.

 

·Corporate Sustainability Policy

 

The Bank is aware of its responsibility towards the surrounding communities. The Corporate Sustainability area promotes this development by fostering and implementing policies and actions that exert a positive social, environmental and economic impact.

 

Thus, it engages in constant dialogue with the different areas and stakeholders with the ultimate goal of creating social value and drafting policies aimed at promoting a fair, supporting and equal world.

 

These sustainability values are disclosed in the Comprehensive Report as a major milestone to align the financial information (in documents such as the Letter to the Shareholders and Financial Statements) and ensure their integration and consistency with corporate sustainability.

 

·Anticorruption policy

 

Pursuant to Law No. 27401 (Law on Corporate Criminal Liability), the Board establishes that officers and employees of the Bank and its subsidiaries shall not offer to pay, pay or authorize the payment of money or anything of value to (public) officers to obtain or keep a business. It also extends these guidelines to the private sphere. These principles are contained in the Code of Ethics for directors and senior managers, and the Code of Conduct for all employees. Besides, the Bank has a Code of Conduct for suppliers.

 

The laws of other jurisdictions with similar prohibitions apply, especially the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), because Banco Macro SA is a foreign company that lists its shares in the NYSE and is subject to SEC control and oversight.

 

The Group companies that wish to perform any transaction involving any public administration officer, public agency or public company, either Argentine or foreign, shall communicate this event in advance to the Board through the General Manager and inform, before the transaction is conducted, the agents or intermediaries that may be involved in the transaction. The Bank also has a manual with guidelines for interacting with public officers.

 

This communication duty is not mandatory for the transactions derived from agreements with provincial financial agents (except for the subscription of framework agreements), ordinary bank transactions (for example, payroll processing) and the transactions that do not pose any major risk due to the minimum amounts involved.

 

Although these anticorruption policies are aimed at transactions within the public sector, they also apply to transactions between private parties, as specifically set forth in the Code of Ethic and the Code of Conduct.

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The Bank has in place an Anticorruption Policy and an Integrity Program. The Ethics and Compliance Committee will be responsible for its adoption, follow-up and period reporting to the Board.

 

·Transactions with related parties – Policy on conflict of interest

 

As an authorized financial institution, Banco Macro SA complies with the provisions and reporting requirements established in Financial and Foreign Exchange Entities Law No. 21526 and the regulations issued by the regulatory agency (BCRA).

 

As established by law (Argentine Business Company Law No. 19550), specific applicable regulations (Capital Markets Law, as supplemented), professional accounting standards (Technical Resolution No. 21), IAS 24 and best practice recommendations, the Bank reports on the transactions with related parties in notes to the Financial Statements. Such transactions are carried out under usual market conditions. See also Note 16 to these consolidated and separate Financial Statements.

 

Under current Argentine legislation, directors are required to perform their duties with the loyalty and diligence of a prudent businessman. Directors are jointly and severally liable to the Bank, the shareholders and third parties for a poor performance of duties and infringements to the law, bylaws and regulations, as the case may be, and are responsible for repairing the damages caused by fraud, abuse of authority or negligence.

 

The loyalty duties of a director are considered to include: (i) the ban from using corporate assets and the confidential information to which he/she may have access for personal purposes; (ii) the ban from taking advantage or, due to errors or omissions, allowing a third party to take advantage of the Bank’s business opportunities, (iii) the obligation of acting as director only for the purposes established in the law, the Bank’s bylaws or the intention of the shareholders or the Board of Directors; and (iv) the obligation of taking extreme care so that the acts conducted by the Board of Directors have no direct or indirect effects against the Bank’s interests.

 

A director should notify the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee about any conflict of interest such director may have in a transaction proposal and should refrain from voting on the matter.

 

·Public information

 

The information related to corporate governance at the Bank is included within the transparency policy contained in such precepts and, hence, is available to interested members of the public on the website www.macro.com.ar (“Conocenos” – Relaciones con Inversores) and additionally, some guidelines are disclosed in other notes and exhibits to these consolidated Financial Statements. Moreover, the Bank’s public information is disclosed on the websites of the BCRA (www.bcra.gob.ar) and the CNV (www.cnv.gob.ar).

 

In addition, the Bank publishes the Market Discipline Report, pursuant to the guidelines established by the BCRA for such information regime, in accordance with the criteria of the Basel Banking Supervision Committee, which is available at the Bank’s website.

 

Integral Risk management

 

Within the framework of the Corporate Governance policy, the Board of Directors of the Bank resolved the creation of an Integral Risk Management Committee. The Bank has appointed a Risk Manager who reports directly to the Board of Directors.

 

Its duties include ensuring that an independent risk management be established, establishing policies, procedures and measurement methodologies and report systems which allow the identification, measurement and monitoring of the risk under its charge and also the duties of each organizational level in the process.

 

The risk management process includes the establishment of the exposure limits for each risk by the Board of Directors, a follow-up on the exposure to each limit by the persons in charge, the preparation of regular reports for the Risk Management Committee, a follow-up on the alerts and the implementation of action plans regarding the alerts and the guidelines for developing stress tests.

 

The system supplements the policies and procedures specific to each risk (Financial, Credit, Operational, Counterparty Credit, Country Risk, Securitization, Reputational, Compliance, Strategic Risks, among others).

 

In addition, the Credit Risk Management area is in charge of interpreting, executing and guaranteeing the application of the General Credit Policy as approved by the Board of Directors, pursuant to the internal and external standards and regulations on the matter. Credit Risk Management reports functionally to the General Manager.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Risk Management

 

The Integral Risk Management area is in charge of the Financial Risk and Operating and Technology Risk areas.

 

The main procedures carried out by the Risk Management Department are:

 

·Stress tests

 

The process of stress test includes documenting and formalizing the program as well as the persons in charge of carrying it out, the frequency of testing and the validation of the system. It also contemplates the Contingency Plan based on the test results. The Risk Management Committee leads and coordinates this application.

 

·Economic Capital Calculation

 

The Integral Risk Management Department estimates the economic capital for each one of the individual risks (Market, Liquidity, Interest Rate, Credit, Counterparty Credit, Concentration, Operational, Securitization, Strategic and Reputational) determined for the Bank on a consolidated basis with its subsidiaries with the same scope as the regulation. The methods used to deal with subsidiaries are exactly the same.

 

The economic capital sufficiency evaluation process is an integral part of the corporate governance and risk management culture of the entities.

 

Quantified economic capital was implemented as a formal procedure, and is a tool used in the day-to-day management of risks.

 

The methods used to measure the economic capital of each risk were documented and approved by the Management, pursuant to the internal rules on Corporate Governance and Risk Management.

 

The results must serve to support decision-making, including strategic decisions adopted by the Board and the Senior Management. In this way they may:

 

-Estimate the level and trend of the relevant risks and the effects thereof on capital needs.

 

-Evaluate the reasonability of the basic assumptions used in the capital measuring system and the sensitivity of the results to changes in those assumptions.

 

-Determine whether the Bank has sufficient regulatory capital to cover the different risks and if it meets the capital sufficiency goals required.

 

-Consider its future capital requirements based on the risk profile and, according thereto, introduce the necessary adjustments into the strategic plan.

 

The essential elements of the capital evaluation include:

 

-Policies and proceedings ensuring the risk management process.

 

-A process connecting economic capital with risk level.

 

-A process establishing capital sufficiency goals based on the risks, taking into account the strategic approach and the business plan.

 

-An internal control process, in order to secure a comprehensive risk management.

 

Excessive risk concentration:

 

To avoid excessive risk concentrations, the Bank’s policies and procedures include specific guidelines to focus on keeping a diversified portfolio. The identified credit risk concentrations are controlled and managed accordingly. The selective coverage is used at the Bank to manage risk concentrations both in terms of relationships and industry.

 

In addition, note that the Bank meets the provisions established by the BCRA as regards maximum assistance limits to given groups of debtors, in order to atomize the portfolio, reducing credit risk concentration.

 

The main types of risks that the Bank is exposed to are those related to credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk, interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk, and operational risk.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Minimum capital requirements:

 

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

 

Item  12/31/2024 
Minimum capital requirements   936,239,064 
Computable equity   3,719,904,297 
Capital surplus   2,783,665,233 

 

The following are the policies and processes aimed at identifying, assessing, controlling and mitigating each one of the main risks:

 

44.1Credit Risk

 

Credit risk is the risk that the Bank incurs a loss because its customers or counterparties fail to discharge their contractual obligations.

 

The Bank manages and controls credit risk by setting limits on the amount of risk it is willing to accept and by establishing indicators for monitoring.

 

The Board approves the credit and risk assessment policy to provide a framework to generate businesses to achieve a proper relationship between the risk assumed and profitability. The Bank has procedure manuals detailing the related guidelines, compliance with effective regulations and limits set. The goals are:

 

·Achieving an adequate portfolio segmentation per type of customer and economic sector.

 

·Enhancing the use of tools to analyze and assess risk that best adjust to the customer’s profile.

 

·Establishing consistent guidelines to grant loans following conservative parameters based on the customer’s solvency, cash flows and profitability in the case of companies, and revenues and equity in the case of individuals.

 

·Establishing limits to individual powers to grant credits according to their amount, tending to the existence of specific committees, which, according to their scope of influence, will define the levels of assistance.

 

·Enhancing the quality of the risk assumed, with proper guarantees according to the term of the loan and the level of risk involved.

 

·Monitoring on an ongoing basis the loan portfolio and customer level of compliance.

 

Credit risk management involves the existence of a structure with the characteristics needed to attain the organizational goals during the stages of the credit cycle: admission, follow-up, monitoring and recovery.

 

The risk assessment process is differentiated based on whether customers belong to Corporate Banking or Retail Banking.

 

To assess Corporate Banking customers, the Bank has different methods involving different responsibility levels that become increasingly complex according to the size of the transactions in terms of assistance types and amounts, weighed by terms and hedges with guarantees.

 

For the authorization of assistance involving small amounts, self-liquidating collaterals or temporary assistance, the Bank grants special credit powers, on a personal basis, to higher-ranking officials based on their knowledge, experience and training. At any rate, the use of these powers is associated with the outcome of an objective assessment, avoiding any discretion in the credit approvals.

 

To grant predefined products and restricted amounts to the Small Companies and Agro segments, the Bank has standardized assessment systems that are used on a decentralized manner and include origination scoring and screening methods to admit and assign limits, based on the customers’ economic, financial and equity information. There is also a centralized massive qualification periodic process that Credit Risk Management makes available to branches on a continuous basis.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

When transactions in amount the instances of authorization by delegated powers or through the decentralized risk analysis, ratings are approved in the Credit Committees. The powers vested on the different decision-making bodies are continuously reviewed to adjust them to the Bank’s volume of transactions and thus improve credit rating.

 

The risk analysis of assistance addressed in the Credit Committees is carried out at the Corporate Risk Management Department by specialized risk analysts that prepare separate risk reports per customer or group of companies, which are provided to Committee members to support the credit decisions made.

 

Risk reports include, at least, information regarding the use of loans and their source of repayment, the debtor’s historical and current behavior and the group of companies to which it belongs; the debtor’s repayment capacity based on cash flows; the guarantees that will cover the transactions, the ownership status, the enforcement possibilities and their sensibility to the changes in the economy; the market in which the debtor operates and the debtor’s position, and the debtor’s equity, economic and financial position and possibility of accessing loans.

 

The Committees’ resolutions include the terms and conditions applicable to the assistance in terms of the amount, currency, terms, guarantees and follow-up provisions, among others. The decisions are based on the debtor’s cash flows and payment capacity and only to a secondary extent on debtor’s equity and risk mitigating factors.

 

Credit risk assessment for Retail Banking customers, is governed by specific policies that consider customers’ inclusion in one of the following segments:

 

·Salary Plan customers (Public and Private) and retirees whose their retirements and pensions are deposited in the Bank.

·Open Market customers.

 

To speed up origination circuits, the Credit Risk Management has widened the use of scoring methods, which impose a minimum limit for the customer to be admitted for credit purposes, considering an acceptable delinquency level.

 

Consumer portfolio qualifications are available on a permanent basis to branches in the system called Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and to customers through digital channels, which allows operating within the limits and conditions approved by the Credit Risk Management on a centralized basis. This modality restricts the operating risks that are inherent to the assessment.

 

For new non-prequalified customers, the originator or the client itself enters the requested transactions in the risk assessment system related to the customer segment, which approves or rejects the transaction; if approved, maximum assistance amounts by product are provided. Assessment systems are mainly based on an admission and certain maximum indebtedness rules and installment/income ratio. The assessment systems are based mainly on a qualification score and certain maximum indebtedness and installment/income relationship rules.

 

There are specific rules regarding the debtor’s file integration to duly document the data entered into the assessment systems. Credit risk officers also define a credit power system based on the margins to be approved and, if applicable, the exceptions admitted.

 

The assessment process and its relationship with the loan settlement process, is fully automated: all customers must have a CRM-approved (individual or massive) assessment, an essential requirement to be granted a credit product. In addition, as part of the assessment process, the exception flow and the control of credit powers are also automated. These actions managed to reduce operating risks and allowed tracing transactions and their approval levels.

 

The Bank adopts processes to detect interrelated debtor groups with correlated risk (group of companies) and to group risk exposures with the same debtor or counterparty in different lines of credit.

 

Before the transactions are settled, a series of controls are implemented to reduce related credit and operating risks and classify transactions within the technical relationships regulatory framework.

 

The Bank implements a formal, robust and well-defined process to manage nonperforming loans. These procedures are differentiated based on the type of portfolio and delinquency status.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

To mitigate credit risk, guarantees are requested on agreed financing. A particular area of the Credit Risk Management Department manages all guarantees received by the Bank and assesses and updates regularly the appraisal value and effective term to monitor the quality of risk mitigators.

 

Debtor classification according to the BCRA:

 

As a general regulatory policy for classifying debtors, the Bank follows BCRA related regulations, which provide grouping levels in decreasing order of quality, in direct relation to the customer’s uncollectibility risk.

 

Classification guidelines also vary depending on whether they are commercial loans or consumer or housing loans.

 

The basic criterion to classify the commercial portfolio is the future payment capacity of the commitment assumed. The Bank reviews the classification of customers included in this portfolio according to the minimum regularity established by the BCRA, which provides as general rule an annual review of such classification, growing to a semiannual or quarterly frequency based on the increasing order of the debt.

 

According to their risk of default, the commercial portfolio is classified as follows:

 

1-Performing

2-a) In a watch list

2-b) Under negotiation or with refinancing agreements

2-c) Under special treatment

3-Nonperformign

4-With high insolvency risk

5-Irrecoverable

 

To classify the customers of the consumer portfolio and the commercial portfolio with payables of up to 1,198,966, for which the BCRA authorizes the Bank to follow a simplified method comparable to a consumer loan portfolio, the BCRA defines classification levels according to the days of arrears recorded at the end of the month.

 

1-Performing: Up to 31 days

2-Low risk: Up to 90 days

3-Medium risk: Up to 180 days

4-High risk: Up to 1 year

5-Irrecoverable: Over 1 year

 

Credit risk allowances of the loan portfolio

 

As from 2020, the Bank’s policy concerning credit risk allowances is based on the calculation of ECL based on analytical models (statistical models related to loan portfolio management) pursuant to IFRS 9. According to the guidelines in section 5.5. on Impairment (including the principles and methods to recognize ECL due to significant increases in credit risk and the subsequent impairment of financial assets for ECL), the Bank recognizes the impairment of its financial assets.

 

The criterion to assess whether an instrument is impaired will depend on the type of analysis to which customers are exposed: to estimate ECL on a collective basis, disclosures are grouped based on customer segments showing similar risk characteristics that are relevant for their analysis, while the purpose of the individual assessment is the ECL estimate for customers with significant risk or customers which require a specific treatment, or do not have consistent characteristics with other portfolio segments for which the statistic information is insufficient to predict future behavior.

 

Under no circumstance could allowances calculated according to IFRS 9 be lower than the minimum allowances established by the BCRA in the revised text of minimum loan loss reserves. If they were lower, the difference should not be booked as loan losses in the Financial Statements, but rather as a deduction of computable equity under BCRA regulations.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The following chart shows the composition of loan loss allowances according to the type of financial instrument as of December 31, 2024, and 2023:

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing   123,335,912    116,825,353 
Loans commitment   7,865,203    4,588,756 
Other financial assets   279,916    1,296,294 
Other debt securities at amortized cost   5,816    26,154 
Total   131,486,847    122,736,557 

 

The Credit Risk Management manages credit risk, which consists of identifying, assessing, following up, controlling and mitigating this risk across credit cycle stages.

 

The design and development of ECL Models is the responsibility of the Credit Risk Management Office. It reports to the Credit Risk Management, which is also in charge of designing and calculating rating and scoring models to quantify credit risk and the measures to calculate PD, EAD and LGD, as well as other models to calculate the impact of the prospective view. Wholesale Risk Management also participates in this task.

 

The Credit and Collections Management, through the Credit Review area, analyze the entire portfolio under individual assessment and classifies customers in different credit risk stages. Together with the Wholesale Risk Management and Credit Recovery Management Departments (that contribute their view from a standpoint of risk assessment and recovery management), they calculate ECL for corporate customers in stage 2 and stage 3.

 

The definitions and assessment of ECL are regularly presented to the Risk Management Committee, which approves the model methodologies, adjustments and validation.

 

44.1.1Assessment of credit risk impairment

 

Definitions of significant increase in risk (SICR), impairment and default

 

The Bank recognizes the impairment of its financial assets according to point 5.5. of IFRS 9. To such end, the Bank calculates the ECL of financial instruments over a three stage risk model based on the changes in credit quality detected since the initial recognition, as summarized below:

 

·Stage 1: includes financial instruments which credit risks have not increased significantly since initial recognition;

 

·Stage 2: includes financial instruments which significantly SICR but it is not yet considered credit-impaired, and

 

·Stage 3: comprises credit-impaired financial instruments.

 

The Bank measures ECL according to the following definitions:

 

·For financial instruments included in Stage 1, the Bank measures ECL as the portion of lifetime ECL that result from potential default events within the next 12 months.

 

·For financial instruments included in Stages 2 and 3, the Bank measures lifetime ECL.

 

·To calculate ECL, prospective information is considered according to IFRS 9.

 

Default:

 

The default status is defined according to the type of portfolio and segment, and thus, the impairment model is applied in accordance with the risk of each transaction. The default status is defined as follows:

 

·For the Commercial Portfolio: there is a “Default” if the customer, based on an individual analysis, has been classified in Stage 3, as described in “Customers analyzed on an individual basis”.

 

·For the Medium-sized and large companies and Corporate segments of the Commercial Portfolio Comparable to Consumer: there is a “Default” if the customer has a transaction that is more than 90 days past due or if a refinancing loan has been granted.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

·For the Consumer Portfolio or the Commercial Portfolio Comparable to Consumer (excluding Medium-sized and large companies and Corporate segments): there is a “Default” if the transaction is more than 90 days past due or if a refinancing loan has been granted in relation to the product assessed in the performance period.

 

Customers analyzed on a collective basis:

 

For the group of transactions in the Consumer portfolio and the Commercial Portfolio Comparable to Consumer, which is deemed a collective analysis portfolio, the Bank defined the application of the following delinquency criteria under IFRS 9:

 

·Stage 2: it involves the transactions that are more than 30 days past due, refinanced transactions that are more than 90 days past due, and those with PD differences between the time of transaction observation and origination and implying a SICR in absolute and relative terms.

 

·Stage 3: transactions that are more than 90 days past due.

 

Thus, summing up, the criterion used by the Bank to define the different transaction staging rules, according to its reporting structure, depend on the following characteristics:

 

·Type of product

·Portfolio

·Segment

·Delinquency

·Refinancing

·SICR under qualitative criterion

 

ECL calculation:

 

The ECL is calculated using the following formula, the parameters of which are described below:

 

ECL = PD x EAD x LGD

 

Probability of default (PD)

 

The PD represents the probability of not paying for a transaction within a given term.

 

To calculate expected losses, the Bank considers the creation of two types of probabilities of default:

 

·PD at 12 months (Point in Time – PIT): this is the estimated probability of occurrence of a default in the next 12 months of life of the instrument after the analysis date. The Bank uses this criterion for the transactions with no SICR.

 

·PD Lifetime: this is the estimated probability of occurrence of a default throughout the remaining life of an instrument, i.e. the PD referring to the maximum contractual term during which the entity is exposed to the credit risk. The Bank applies this criterion to transactions with SICR (Stage 2), as established in IFRS 9.

 

The PDs are assessed per customer in individual analyses and per product in the case of customers analyzed collectively.

 

The PDs are amended by the macroeconomic models applied for the prospective vision.

 

The proposals to implement PD models are submitted for approval to the Risk Management Committee. The methods, variables, development population, observation windows and results that support the preparation of these models are tested and adjusted at least once a year.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The following table discloses the risk levels score and rating arising from the Bank’s models:

 

    12/31/2024   12/31/2023  
Category   Weighted PD   % Gross
carrying
amount
  Weighted PD   % Gross
carrying
amount
 
Performing     1.53 %   96.83 %   1.13 %   96.32 %
High grade     0.68 %   85.76 %   0.66 %   88.70 %
Standard grade     4.56 %   6.06 %   4.06 %   4.53 %
Sub-standard grade     12.19 %   5.01 %   10.39 %   3.09 %
Past due but not impaired     34.61 %   2.05 %   46.56 %   2.62 %
Impaired     100.00 %   1.12 %   100.00 %   1.06 %
Total     100.00       100.00  

 

Exposure at default (EAD)

 

The EAD represents the exposure of a financial instrument on the date of the analysis, i.e. the level to which the Bank is exposed to credit risk in the event of a potential default by the counterparty.

 

To calculate the EAD, segmentation is performed at product level, according to the following differentiation:

 

·Products with no exposure certainty: in the case of revolving products (credit cards and saving accounts) in stages 1 and 2, in order to calculate the EAD, it is necessary to estimate a credit conversion factor (CCF). For these transactions, the CCF represents the average percentage of exposure increase that may be observed in a contract from measurement to default. For these products, in stage 3, no additional increase is considered in the exposure.

 

·Products with exposure certainty: in these types of products (generally amortizable loans), future exposure is known because the counterparty cannot increase its exposure beyond what was agreed upon in the contractual schedule. Therefore, the CCF does not apply to these products, and the EAD varies at each moment in time by reflecting the amortization of the loan balance due.

 

Loss given default (LGD)

 

LGD is the estimated loss in the case of default. It is based on the difference between all contractual cash flows and the cash flows expected by the lender (i.e., all cash shortfalls), considering the proceeds from the realization of collateral.

 

It is the supplement to the unit of the recovery rate; that is, the proportion not collected by the Bank with respect to the EAD. Consequently, the amount at default is compared with the present value of the amounts recovered after the date of default.

 

LGD varies based on the type of counterparty, aging, type of claim and the existence of guarantees securing credits. It is expressed as a percentage of the loss for EAD.

 

Just as the PDs, to assess the LGD, a distinction is made per customer in individual analyses and per product in the case of customers analyzed collectively. The Bank bases its estimates on the historical information observed regarding the recoveries obtained on customers or default transactions, discounted at the effective interest rate of such agreements and measured upon default.

 

Once the recovery rates are obtained, this behavior is projected through the triangle method to estimate the periods with less maturity. Finally, the weighted average of the loss for each portfolio is determined.

 

The LGDs are also amended by the macroeconomic models applied for the prospective vision.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Customers analyzed on an individual basis:

 

The Bank’s credit risk impairment assessment model is set to analyze individually all Corporate Portfolio customers, as defined by the BCRA, financial institutions, the public sector and government and private securities.

 

To make such an assessment, some objective data were defined to analyze whether there is a SICR and to determine whether it should be reclassified to stage 2 or to stage 3 when a default is produced or expected, or whether they should remain in stage 1. Those events comprise mainly material delays in the main credit lines granted, the Bank’s legal action for the assistance granted, the petition for insolvency proceedings or bankruptcy, and past due loans with pending principal, among others.

 

All the customers subject to the individual analysis are examined on a monthly basis to define the stage, following different criteria for each one of them:

 

Stage 1: the customers whose individual assessment reflects the following characteristics are deemed included:

 

·The financial instruments did not experience significant risk increases.

·The customer’s cash flow analysis shows that it has the ability to meet all its obligations adequately.

·It has a liquid financial position, with low level of indebtedness.

·Cash flows are not subject to drastic changes in the event of major variations in the behavior of own and sector variables.

·It regularly pays its obligations, even when it suffers minor and insignificant delays.

 

This stage also includes:

 

·The customers previously included in stages 2 or 3 who are verified to have improved their credit risk indicators and meet the parameters defined for stage 1, through an individual analysis at the date of the study, as long as they have stayed a minimum period of 90 days in Stage 2.

 

Stage 2: this stage includes the customers that, based on the individual analysis of their payment capacity, have a SICR that is not sufficiently severe to set default as defined for stage 3.

 

Some elements considered upon defining the existence of a significant increase in credit risk are:

 

·Profitability, liquidity and solvency indicators that tend to weaken, or some of the indications of impairment:

oThere is a significant increase in payables without a consistent rise in revenues.

oThere is a major decline in operating margins, or existence of operating loss.

oThere are adverse changes in the context that exert a negative effect on future financial flows.

oThere is a drastic decline in demand or negative changes in the business plans.

oThere are significant changes in the value of the guarantees received.

 

·The arrears in payment to the Bank are due to current operating or extraordinary circumstances, and a prompt resolution is expected.

 

This stage also includes:

 

·The customers that, having been included in stage 3, improved their credit risk indicators and are no longer at default, but which status prevents them from being reclassified to stage 1.

·Refinanced customers that have paid at least 20% of the capital owed and also fulfill the rest of the indicators to be considered in Stage 2.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Stage 3: it includes the customers that, after an individual analysis, experience some of the following situations:

 

·Significant delays in the main credit lines granted, with no agreement with the Bank.

·Have been subject to complaints filed the Bank for the recovery of the assistance granted.

·Filed for insolvency proceedings or went into bankruptcy

·Refinance their payables systematically and have still not settled over 20% of the refinanced principal.

·Cash flows analysis shows that it is highly unlikely that the customer may meet all its obligations in the agreed-upon conditions.

 

The Credit and Collections Department analyzes all the portfolio under this approach, with special emphasis on customers in stages 2 and 3 in the previous month and those showing objective data that could evidence the existence of a SICR. The study is supplemented with the macroeconomic context and other news in relation to the performance of customers. Its staging proposal is submitted to the consideration of Wholesale Risk Management and Credit Recovery Management Departments, which incorporate their own vision of the customer or the activity sector. The final assessment of the stage assigned to each customer is approved by the Credit Risk Management and is used as an input to estimate the ECL of the customers analyzed on an individual basis.

 

ECL calculation for customers included in an individual analysis:

 

Stage 1: the estimates of the customers classified in stage 1 arise from the parameters under expected credit loss models, whose characteristics are described in the previous sections on PD, EAD and LGD.

 

Stages 2 and 3: based on the evidence gathered upon the analysis, the Credit Risk Management –considering the level of progress of collection negotiations, as well as the evidence from a potential sale of collateral received or other credit improvements making up the contractual terms– prepares three potential recovery scenarios for each credit transaction of stage 2 and 3 customers, calculating the current value of expected flows for each scenario, which are weighted in view of their probability of occurrence. The expected loss of each transaction is the difference between the book payable of each transaction and the present weighted value of expected cash flows.

 

44.1.2Prospective information used in ECL models

 

The calculation of ECL for risk impairment includes and is adjusted prospectively with respect to the portfolio behavior. To such end, the Bank examines the macroeconomics variables which have an impact on PD and LGD and designed 4 models for the case of PD: Retail, Agro, Pymes (for clients under collective analysis) and Corporate (for clients under individual analysis); and 2 models for the case of LGD: Consumer, and Commercial and Comparable to Consumer.

 

The main economic variables that impact on the expected losses used to calculate ECL for each economic scenario are changes in GDP, changes in interest rates, among others.

 

As established in IFRS 9, impact is calculated based on the different behavior scenarios of the variables; to such end, a 36-month estimate on the variables used for the models is requested from a well-known economic consulting firm. This estimate is prepared for three alternative macroeconomic scenarios, to which a likelihood of occurrence is assigned.

 

Finally, the Bank calculates ECL by applying the alternative scenarios on a weighted basis, which are updated at least on a quarterly basis in each calendar quarter.

 

The value of the macroeconomic variables used in calculating the forward-looking adjustment is restricted to econometric model calculations and the estimates of the independent consultant in relation to those variables. However, in line with the “Guidance on credit risk and accounting for expected credit losses” of the Basel Banking Supervision Committee, the Bank applies its own criterion based on experience in order to consider reasonable and sustainable prospective information in due manner (including macroeconomic factors) and, as applicable, to determine the proper level of value corrections.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The following table shows the estimated values for the main macroeconomic variables used in the models for each scenario (base case, alternative 1 and alternative 2), with the assigned probability of occurrence to each scenario:

 

Key Drivers  ECL Scenario  Assigned probabilities   2025   2026   2027 
       %    %    %    % 
  Base case   65    5.00    4.99    3.04 
GDP growth %  Alternative 1   30    2.52    3.49    4.48 
  Alternative 2   5    0.48    2.01    4.51 
                        
  Base case   65    68.25    42.00    28.00 
Interest rates %  Alternative 1   30    64.75    54.25    35.00 
  Alternative 2   5    92.75    64.75    49.00 
                        

 

44.1.3Forward-looking allowances based on expert credit judgment

 

Adjustment for expectations of increased risk due to the change in economic policy

 

As of December 31, 2023, the Bank decided to record an allowance with expert criteria for 23,906,383, based on the estimation of the impact that a change in the economic regime proposed by the new authorities of the National Government, who took office on December 10, 2023, would have on the ECL. This provision was used throughout the 2024 fiscal year as the update of the prospective scenarios, the effective deterioration of certain receivables, and the recalibration of model parameters captured the deterioration expected at the end of the previous fiscal year.

 

44.1.4Portfolio quality

 

The Bank discloses in Exhibit B “Classification of loans and other financing by situation and collateral received” in these consolidated Financial Statements, a breakdown of loans and other financing by classification levels and collateral received.

 

In addition, the table below shows the analysis by aging of performing loans in arrears (in days):

 

   12/31/2024 
   Delinquent, performing (in days) 
Portfolio Type  0 to 31  From 32 to
90
  From 91 to
180
  From 181 to 
360
  Over 360 
Commercial loans   99.9%  0.1%  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%
Commercial loans comparable to consumer   99.8%  0.2%  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%
Consumer loans   100.0%  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%
Total  99.9% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

 

   12/31/2023 
   Delinquent, performing (in days) 
Portfolio Type  0 to 31  From 32 to
90
  From 91 to
180
  From 181 to
360
  Over 360 
Commercial loans   100.0%  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%
Commercial loans comparable to consumer   99.8%  0.2%  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%
Consumer loans   100.0%  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%
Total  99.9% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The following table shows the loans and other financing portfolio under credit risk by industry sector, classified by risk stage and identifying the expected loss calculated under individual or collective basis:

 

   1   2       
   Collective    Individual    Collective    Individual   3   12/31/2024 
Loans and other financing   4,193,694,008    1,493,279,244    156,267,208    15,149,753    66,625,209    5,925,015,422 
Non-financial public sector   1,032,646    68,902,751    1,182              69,936,579 
Other financial entities   352,214    61,972,570    837,346              63,162,130 
Non-financial private sector   4,192,309,148    1,362,403,923    155,428,680    15,149,753    66,625,209    5,791,916,713 
Individuals   2,294,693,299    58,257,442    82,734,914         35,760,357    2,471,446,012 
Manufacturing industry   259,538,793    432,008,230    6,583,345    3,051,684    3,966,154    705,148,206 
Agricultural and cattle industry   520,909,102    190,609,384    32,811,212         9,790,624    754,120,322 
Services   532,362,555    97,999,619    16,633,596         8,776,339    655,772,109 
Commercial activities   435,453,750    188,847,462    12,716,400    12,098,069    7,253,421    656,369,102 
Exploration of mines and quarries   26,724,671    172,652,533    794,278         103,300    200,274,782 
Financial intermediation   20,523,029    148,084,584    157,795         43,586    168,808,994 
Construction activities   79,813,573    42,173,354    2,606,340         674,351    125,267,618 
Electricity supply and gas   4,276,450    31,473,889    53,173         8,663    35,812,175 
Public administration   16,811,277         326,342         248,366    17,385,985 
Water supply and public sanitation   1,202,649    297,426    11,285         48    1,511,408 

 

   1   2         
  Collective   Individual   Collective   Individual   3   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing   2,986,182,196    886,073,325    140,030,545    54,043,019    43,538,327    4,109,867,412 
Non-financial public sector   1,077,982    9,192,043    982         315    10,271,322 
Other financial entities   8,864,913    12,874,997    10,971              21,750,881 
Non-financial private sector   2,976,239,301    864,006,285    140,018,592    54,043,019    43,538,012    4,077,845,209 
Individuals   1,341,542,428    67,752,159    57,233,105    7,791    19,362,581    1,485,898,064 
Manufacturing Industry   199,094,673    215,121,610    12,987,061    15,044,703    910,812    443,158,859 
Agricultural and cattle industry   464,392,695    158,063,407    22,398,712    7,813,461    13,268,950    665,937,225 
Services   351,549,249    40,167,753    23,156,771         2,571,873    417,445,646 
Commercial activities   419,316,160    169,993,661    15,399,958    4,535,775    4,707,198    613,952,752 
Exploration of mines and quarries   56,792,906    63,335,329    994,139         1,595,310    122,717,684 
Financial intermediation   44,365,631    98,211,771    678,305         119,025    143,374,732 
Construction activities   53,177,301    43,717,259    6,497,183         916,238    104,307,981 
Electricity supply and gas   33,443,021    7,643,336    227,702    26,641,289    7,193    67,962,541 
Public administration   12,003,845         432,405         76,744    12,512,994 
Water supply and public sanitation   561,392         13,251         2,088    576,731 

 

44.1.5Collateral and other credit improvements

 

·Guarantees received for the entire portfolio

 

The following table shows the amounts of guarantees received for the entire portfolio as of December 31, 2024.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Fair value of collateral             
Class of financial
instrument
  Maximum exposure to credit risk   Pledges on time deposits   Deferred payment checks   Mortgage on real property   Pledges on vehicles and machinery   Pledges on personal property   Other   Total collateral   Net exposure   Associated ECL 
Loans and other financing   5,925,015,422    9,239,133    251,840,134    197,696,554    123,569,899    5,835,392    1,230,433,637    1,818,614,749    4,106,400,673    123,335,912 
Loans commitment   4,255,518,020    7,750,868        4,964,604    931    1,647,108    48,368,958    62,732,469    4,192,785,551    7,865,203 
Other financial assets   502,259,375                                     502,259,375    279,916 
Other debt Securities at amortized cost   7,643,207                                     7,643,207    5,816 
Total   10,690,436,024    16,990,001    251,840,134    202,661,158    123,570,830    7,482,500    1,278,802,595    1,881,347,218    8,809,088,806    131,486,847 

 

·Guarantees received for the portfolio in Stage 3

 

The following table shows the amounts of guarantees for the portfolio in Stage 3 as of December 31, 2024.

 

       Fair value of collateral             
Class of financial
instrument
  Maximum exposure to credit risk   Pledges on time deposits   Deferred payment checks   Mortgage on real property   Pledges on vehicles and machinery   Pledges on personal property   Other   Total collateral   Net exposure   Associated ECL 
Loans and other financing   66,625,209    170,608    1,495,077    5,176,685            9,799,643    16,642,013    49,983,196    48,547,165 
Loans commitment   62,785                                      62,785      
Total   66,687,994    170,608    1,495,077    5,176,685              9,799,643    16,642,013    50,045,981    48,547,165 

 

·Guarantees received for the entire portfolio

 

The following table shows the amounts of guarantees received for the entire portfolio as of December 31, 2023.

 

       Fair value of collateral             
Class of financial
instrument
  Maximum exposure to credit risk   Pledges on time deposits   Deferred payment checks   Mortgage on real property   Pledges on vehicles and machinery   Pledges on personal property   Other   Total collateral   Net exposure   Associated ECL 
Loans and other financing   4,109,867,412    85,681,201    201,194,995    254,607,051    112,275,475    56,138,316    762,082,531    1,471,979,569    2,637,887,843    116,825,353 
Loans commitment   3,583,843,086    29,783,307        5,100,238    16,219    15,113,238    207,682,141    257,695,143    3,326,147,943    4,588,756 
Other financial assets   382,361,722                         23,120,245    23,120,245    359,241,477    1,296,294 
Other debt Securities at amortized cost   23,922,413                                     23,922,413    26,154 
Total   8,099,994,633    115,464,508    201,194,995    259,707,289    112,291,694    71,251,554    992,884,917    1,752,794,957    6,347,199,676    122,736,557 

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

·Guarantees received for the portfolio in Stage 3

 

The following table shows the amounts of guarantees for the portfolio in Stage 3 as of December 31, 2023.

 

       Fair value of collateral             
Class of financial instrument  Maximum exposure to credit risk   Pledges on time
deposits
  Deferred payment checks   Mortgage on real property   Pledges on vehicles and machinery   Pledges on personal property   Other   Total collateral   Net exposure   Associated ECL 
Loans and other financing   43,538,327        1,209    8,678,109    358,888    1,214,618    7,005,284    17,258,108    26,280,219    33,783,313 
Total   43,538,327       1,209    8,678,109    358,888    1,214,618    7,005,284    17,258,108    26,280,219    33,783,313 

 

Credit Risk

 

Different methodologies are used to calculate economic capital for Credit Risk, depending on the size of the credit exposure.

 

In those exposures considered significant, the economic capital is calculated through a Montecarlo Simulation Process and allocated using the Covariance Methodology.

 

The Montecarlo Simulation Process consists in generation of different losses scenarios. Each scenario represents a possible value of loss distribution. Calculating the difference between 99.9% percentile –unexpected loss– and the average value –expected loss– of such distribution, the economic capital is obtained.

 

For each scenario, the following parameters -exogenous to the simulation model- are taken as given: parameters of probability of default (“probability of default” or PD), loss given default (“loss given default” or LGD) and exposure values (“exposure at default” or EAD).

 

Additionally, a factor is incorporated –amplification or contraction of the debtor's individual PD– that reflects the volatility of defaults by clients in a certain sector of activity (combination of economic activity and/or geographical area where activity is carried out) and the correlation between defaults of clients from different sectors of activity.

 

The advantage of this methodology is that it incorporates the effect of the concentration of exposures at the debtor level and at the portfolio level.

 

In those exposures considered not significant, the economic capital requirement is obtained using the Vasicek Model, as present in the final Basel II (2004) document.

 

In the case of significant wholesale exposures, the Economic Capital by credit risk of each exposure can be decomposed into three risk factors inherent to each exposure:

 

·Economic Capital by individual concentration risk: refers to the exacerbation in the magnitude of economic capital derived from the existence of concentration in terms of exposure to a particular client.

 

·Economic Capital by risk of sectoral concentration: represents the exacerbation in the magnitude of economic capital generated from the existence of concentration of exposures in the same sector of economic activity.

 

·Economic Capital by systemic risk: fraction of capital that would be obtained if the portfolio is diversified both at the sectoral and individual level. It represents non-diversifiable risk.

 

The Economic Capital by individual concentration risk is defined as the quotient between the variance of the client's simulated loss and the variance of the total simulated loss.

 

The Economic Capital by sector concentration risk represents the exacerbation in the magnitude of the covariance between the loss of a certain client and the loss of the portfolio due to not having a diversified portfolio and is expressed as a proportion with respect to the variance of the total loss.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Finally, the Economic Capital by systemic risk is calculated as the remaining capital once the individual concentration risk and sector risk components have been subtracted.

 

Additionally, a concentration surcharge is considered for non-significant retail and wholesale positions that is supported by Vasicek's formulations. The individual concentration surcharge is calculated as an additional amount on the capital requirements of the aforementioned positions using a coefficient ∝ that, depending on the Herfindahl index (HHI) of the same portfolio and the probability of default (PD) of the accredited entities that form it, takes a certain value.

 

Counterparty Risk

 

To calculate the Economic Capital by Counterparty Credit Risk, the simulation model described in the preceding section is applied.

 

For this risk, it is necessary to define the EAD of each type of operation. This parameter is necessary for the calculation of the Capital to be allocated. The EAD value is calculated following the current Minimum Capital regulations. The products considered for this calculation are the following

 

-Spot transactions pending settlement

-Futures and Forwards

-Active and passive repurchase agreements

 

Once the EADs associated with the operations that generate Counterparty Risk are obtained, these values are added at the client level and added to the EADs at the client level generated by traditional credit operations. This vector of EADs at the client level is what is considered for the calculation of Economic Capital by Credit Risk.

 

Securitization Risk

 

The debt securities represent collection rights on the assets of the trust, under the conditions established in the prospectus and/or constitutive contract. There may be different types of debt securities with different collection preferences and conditions.

 

A debt security generates exposure to Credit Risk and exposure to Interest Rate Risk, in the same way as a traditional credit operation does. The calculation and allocation methodologies of Economic Capital for this type of operations, it consists of including operations within the portfolios for which Economic Capital by Credit Risk and Interest Rate Risk are calculated and allocating a portion of the capital calculated based on the incidence of the potential losses that such operations could generate in the total losses of the portfolio.

 

44.2Liquidity Risk

 

The liquidity risk is defined as the possibility that the Bank may not be able to comply with expected and unexpected current and future cash flows effectively, as well as guarantees, without affecting daily transactions or its financial position.

 

In addition, the market liquidity risk refers to the risk that the Bank may not be able to clear or delete a position at market price:

 

·because the assets involved have no sufficient secondary market; or

·due to market variations.

 

The Bank features policies regarding liquidity, the purpose of which is to manage liquidity efficiently, optimizing cost and diversification of funding sources, and maximizing the profit from placements through prudent management that ensures the necessary funds to allow the continuity of transactions and compliance with the rules and regulations in force.

 

In order to reduce the liquidity risk, the Bank has been established a policy with the following main aspects:

 

Assets: a high-liquidity assets portfolio will be maintained to cover at least 25% of total liabilities, comprising deposits, the corporate bonds issued by the Bank, the repo agreements taken and the financial and interbank loans borrowed.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Liabilities: to minimize the unintended effects of illiquidity, deriving from the possible withdrawal of deposits and the repayment of interbank loans taken, the Bank:

 

-Seeks the proper diversification of financing sources to enable the constant availability of funds and fulfill institutional obligations within a market variability environment.

 

-Gives priority to attracting retail deposits to have an atomized deposit portfolio and lower risks in relation to material withdrawals concentrated in a few depositors.

 

-Does not depend excessively on obtaining repo transactions and interfinancial loans as a permanent funding source.

 

In addition, the Bank implemented a series a risk measurement and control tools, including the regular monitoring of liquidity gaps, separated by currency, as well as different liquidity ratios, including the “bi-monetary liquidity ratio”, “Liquidity Coverage Ratio” (LCR) and “Net Stable Funding Ratio” (NSFR), among others.

 

The Executive Risk Management Department regularly monitors compliance of the different levels set by the Board of Directors in relation to liquidity risk, which include minimum levels of liquidity, maximum concentration levels allowed by type of deposit and by type of customer, among others.

 

In the event of a liquidity crisis, the Bank has a contingency plan with different actions, like as follows:

 

·Financing through call banking and repo agreements with the BCRA.

·Spot sale of securities government portfolio.
·Limit credit assistance to private sector.
·Increase deposit rates in order to capture deposits.

 

The following table shows the liquidity ratios during the fiscal years 2024 and 2023, which arise from dividing net liquid assets, made up of cash and cash equivalents, by total deposits.

 

   2024   2023 
December, 31   79.37%   109.94%
Average   95.99%   97.50%
Max   112.28%   109.94%
Min   79.37%   92.56%

 

The Bank discloses in exhibit D “Breakdown of loans and other financing by terms” and exhibit I “Breakdown of financial liabilities by residual terms” to the accompanying consolidated Financial Statements the breakdown by contractual maturity, of financial assets and liabilities, respectively.

 

44.3Market Risk

 

Market risk is defined as the possibility of suffering losses in positions on and off the Bank's balance sheet as a result of the adverse fluctuations in the market prices of different assets.

 

Market risks arise from interest rate, currency and price positions, all of which are exposed to general and specific market changes and changes in the price volatility such as interest rates, credit margins, foreign currency exchange rates and prices of shares and securities, among others.

 

The Bank determines the market risk exposure arising from the fluctuation in the value of portfolios of investments for trading, which result from changes in market prices, the Bank's net positions in foreign currency, and government and private securities with normal quoted prices.

 

These risks arise from the size of the Bank’s net positions and/or the volatility of the risk factors involved in each financial instrument.

 

The Bank features Market Risk Management Policies in which the Bank establishes the proceedings to monitor and control risks derived from the variations in the quotes of financial instruments in order to optimize the risk-return ratio, making use of the appropriate structure of limits, models and management tools. In addition, the Bank features proper tools and proceedings allowing the Risk Management Committee and the Assets and Liabilities Committee to measure and administer this risk.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Risks to which those investment portfolios are exposed are monitored through Montecarlo simulation techniques of “Value at Risk” (VaR). The Bank applies the VaR methodology to calculate the market risk of the main positions adopted and the expected maximum loss based on a series of assumptions for a variety of changes in market conditions.

 

In order to carry out the abovementioned simulation, the Bank needs to have the Price historical series of those instruments that compose the portfolio.

 

Prices are corrected by purging the effects of coupon payments and dividend payments, in the case of shares, in order to avoid affecting returns.

 

The method consists in creating return or price scenarios concerning an asset through the generation of random numbers. This is based on the selection of a stochastic model describing the performance of prices for each asset with the resulting specification of certain parameters required for calculation purposes. The model used is the geometric Brownian motion.

 

Once all “n” potential scenarios are obtained for valued positions, the P&L vector must be calculated as the difference between the estimated value of the future portfolio and its value upon calculation. Then profit and loss will be placed in order to obtain the value at risk according to the 99% percentage applied.

 

Finally, the Economic Capital by market risk is obtained as the difference between the current value of the portfolio and the critical value previously obtained.

 

44.4Interest Rate Risk

 

The interest rate risk is defined as the possibility that changes occur in the Bank's financial condition as a result of adverse interest rate fluctuations with a negative impact on the Shareholders’ equity and profit or loss.

 

Within the framework of the interest rate risk management the Bank features a series of policies, procedures and internal controls included in the Structural Risk Management.

 

The Bank monitors the net present value of its assets, liabilities and off balance sheet items, upon certain disturbance scenarios and interest rate stress through Montecarlo simulation techniques.

 

For this purpose, the maximum potential loss is determined considering a temporal line of three months and 99% confidence level interval.

 

The Equity Value Model (EVM) is determined as the net sum of cash flows (interest and principal losses) that the Bank can generate, discounted at market interest rate curve. If the market interest rate curve used for the discount is affected, the effect of such variation impacts directly on the value of the Bank. Generally speaking, reports related to EVM seek to analyze the Bank’s long-term solvency.

 

It is noteworthy that the use of that approach does not avoid losses beyond those limits in the event of the most significant market changes.

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank’s economic capital by type of risk is as follows:

 

Economic capital (EC – in millions)  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Interest rate risk   186,147    64,212 
Currency exchange rate risk   79,837    50,338 
Price risk   29,492    33,028 

 

44.5Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

 

The Bank is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies exchange rates in its financial position and cash flows. The larger proportion of assets and liabilities kept are related to US dollars.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The foreign currency position includes assets and liabilities expressed in pesos at the exchange rate as of the closing dates mentioned below. An institution’s open position comprises assets, liabilities and memorandum accounts stated in foreign currency, where an institution assumes the risk. Any devaluation / revaluation of those currencies affect the Bank’s statement of income.

 

The Bank’s open position, stated in Argentine pesos by currency, is disclosed in exhibit L “Foreign currency balances” to these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

44.6Operational Risk

 

Operational risk is defined as the risk of loss arising from the inadequacy or failure of internal processes, human errors or system failures, or those originated by external events, regardless of whether its impact results in economic loss or not.

 

This definition includes the Legal Risk but excludes the Strategic Risk and Reputational Risk.

 

Within such framework, the legal risk comprises the exposure to penalties, sanctions or other economic consequences or results for failure to comply with any rule or regulation or contractual obligation. It also arises as a consequence of failures in contracts and transactions resulting from malicious actions, negligence, or unintentional acts that affect the formalization or execution of contracts."

 

On the other hand, the Bank implemented an operational risk management system that meets the guidelines and provisions established by the BCRA in its Communiqué “A” 5398, as amended.

 

The operating risk management system is formed by:

 

·Organizational structure: the Bank has a Non-Financial Risk Management Department that is in charge of managing operational risk and a Risk Management Committee.

·Policies: the Bank has a “Manual for the Operational Risk Management” approved by the Board of Directors, which define the main concepts, roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, the Senior Management and all the areas involved in this risk management.

·Procedures: the Bank features a procedure for the “Collection of events and losses from Operational Risk” that includes a process to gather the Operational Events and Losses to register on a systematic basis the frequency, severity, category and other relevant aspects related to the events and losses from Operational Risk.

·Computer Systems: the Bank has computer systems that allow managing all Operational and Technology Risks.

·Database: the Bank has an operational risk event database prepared pursuant to the guidelines established in Communiqué “A” 4904, as supplemented.

·Information systems to measure risks: the Non-Financial Risk Management Department generates and sends, on a regular basis, reports to the Board of Directors, the Risk Management Committee and the Senior Management. With such reports the Risk Management Department communicates the results of the follow-up of the management of the main risks to which the Bank is exposed.

 

At the meeting of the Risk Management Committee, the Non-Financial Risk Management Department shall submit for consideration the results of the performance of such department and the reports issued during the period under analysis. The resolutions adopted by the Committee shall be recorded in Minutes to be considered by the Board of Directors, who shall subsequently approve, in this manner, the performance and risk level of the analyzed period.

 

The Bank has a methodology for Economic Capital calculation for operational risk.

 

The Economic Capital for operational risk will arise from a simulation engine, which will produce a distribution of total losses for operational risk.

 

In this manner, the Economic Capital can be arrived at, which is calculated from the resulting difference between the Maximum Loss (associated with a 99.9% confidence level) and distribute the accounting provisions established for the purpose of covering certain operational risks.

 

Taking into account that the Holding Period is the time it takes to change the risk profile of the portfolio, in the case of Operational Risk this concept is very variable, since it depends on each risk (for example, it does not take the same in taking out insurance than in improving processes to avoid fraud by third parties with retirees). In this sense, one year will be taken as the evaluation period, respecting normal market practice.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Furthermore, this methodology contemplates the allocation of economic capital to different risks, considering the concentration effect of processes in one or more suppliers.

 

The capital calculation under this methodology contemplates:

 

-Analyze the inputs to be used in the simulation engine:

 

-Event database

-Self-assessment questionnaire

 

It should be noted that the event base and the self-assessment questionnaires represent empirical information (objective and subjective, respectively), and therefore, for the purposes of building the simulation engine, they must be re-expressed in theoretical terms (distributions of probability) that allow these simulations to be carried out.

 

-Make a credibility analysis with the objective of combining the information from the event base with the self-assessment questionnaires.

 

The basic idea of the model is to combine information of different natures: objective and subjective. The more reliable the objective source information is, the greater its weighting will be, to the detriment of subjective source information.

 

-Build a simulation engine that allows generating the distribution of total losses from operational risk.

 

The combined parameters are obtained from different bases. These parameters allow generating a simulation process of total losses.

 

The methodology for calculating economic capital for Operational Risk is supported by a methodological document.

 

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

 

In the last years, the argentine financial market has observed a prolonged period of volatility in the prices of public and private financial instruments, including a significant increase of country risk, the strong devaluation of the argentine peso, the acceleration of the inflation rate (see Note 3. section "unit of measurement") and the rising interest rates.

 

On December 10, 2023, the new authorities of the argentine National Government took office and issued a series of emergency measures within the framework of an economic policy proposal that, among its main objectives, pursues the elimination of the fiscal deficit on the basis of reducing primary public spending of both the Nation and the Provinces, and the resizing of the Federal Government’s structure, eliminating subsidies and transfers.

 

As soon as the new administration took office, it adopted measures aimed at normalizing the exchange and financial markets. On the one hand, the devaluation of the peso in the official exchange market -used mainly for foreign trade- close to 55%, together with a complete reconsideration of monetary and fiscal policies, has allowed to begin to reverse the gap between the values of currencies in the official and free exchange markets (stock market operations) from its maximum of 200% during the last quarter of 2023 to the recent levels of 11%.

 

On the other hand, the National Government and the BCRA reformulated monetary and financial policies to drastically reduce the known as quasi-fiscal deficit. The debt exchange of the BCRA with the banks, including puts on government securities held by financial institutions, and their transfer to the National Treasury, together with the fiscal cash surplus obtained by the Nation and the renewal of the debt services denominated in pesos, allowed to significantly absorb the excess of money in the economy and, in this way, reduce both inflation (8% during the fourth quarter of 2024) and nominal interest rates.

 

In relation to national public debt, various voluntary exchanges at local level and the agreements reached regarding commitments with the Paris Club and the International Monetary Fund, allowed the country to avoid arrears and the BCRA to advance in the normalization of foreign commercial debt and, more recently, to accumulate international reserves from the external trade surplus and the Assets Regularization Regime contemplated in Law 27743.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

On a broader level, the National Government's program includes reforms to both the economic framework and other areas of government work. On December 20, 2023, through Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 70/2023, a significant number of reforms were established in a large number of areas, some of which were challenged in the Justice by the affected sectors, presenting protections and unconstitutionality requests to stop their application. Subsequently, part of what was challenged was incorporated into other initiatives that were approved by Congress and promulgated by the National Executive Branch. On July 8, 2024, Law No. 27742 was published in the Official Gazette and promulgated by the National Executive Branch through Decree No. 592/2024 and includes among its points delegation of powers to the National Executive Branch, tax, labor and social security reforms, among others. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the aforementioned law is in process of being regulated.

 

Although the argentine macroeconomic and financial environment has evolved favorably in the last months, a certain slowness and heterogeneity in the recovery of the activity level in the country and a relatively uncertain international context, require permanent monitoring of the situation by the Bank's Management in order to identify those issues that may impact its patrimonial and financial position, which may be appropriate to reflect in the Financial Statements of future periods.

 

46.EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

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

 

47.ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

These consolidated 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.

 

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Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A
 
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31,2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Holdings  Position 
        12/31/2024  12/31/2023   12/31/2024 
            Fair           Position         
        Fair   value   Book   Book   without       Final  
Name   Identification   Value   level   amounts   amounts   options   Options   position 
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                                 
                                  
-  Local                                 
Government securities                                 
Argentine government Treasury bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2025   9244       1   413,688,814       413,688,814       413,688,814 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjustable by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025   9180       1   125,482,034   626,057   126,139,860       126,139,860 
Argentine Republic Dollar Bonds step up – Maturity: 09-07-2035   81088       1   23,291,954   2,064,671   23,291,954       23,291,954 
Argentine government Treasury bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 12-15-2027   9250       1   22,348,055       22,348,055       22,348,055 
Argentine government Treasury bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 12-15-2026   9249       1   18,106,173       18,106,173       18,106,173 
Argentine government Treasury bills capitalizable in pesos – Maturity: 08-15-2025   9308       1   17,636,614       17,636,614       17,636,614 
Argentine government Treasury bills capitalizable in pesos - Maturity 03-31-2025   9256       1   14,517,787       14,587,950       14,587,950 
Argentine Republic Dollar Bonds step up – Maturity: 09-07-2041   81092       1   14,369,263   2,704,994   14,369,263       14,369,263 
Treasury Bills of the Province of Neuquén S01 C01 – Maturity: 04-19-2026   42753       2   10,738,000   19,965,096   10,738,000       10,738,000 
Argentine government Treasury bonds capitalizable in pesos – Maturity: 02-13-2026   9314       1   9,060,602       9,060,602       9,060,602 
Other               112,447,222   3,706,330,509   119,805,422   (17,973,945)   101,831,477 
                                  
Subtotal local government securities (1)               781,686,518   3,731,691,327   789,772,707   (17,973,945)   771,798,762 
Private securities                                 
Corporate bonds YPF SA C025 - Maturity: 02-13-2026   57118       2   10,524,314   22,274,000   10,524,314       10,524,314 
Corporate bonds Genneia SA C031 - Maturity: 09-02-2027   96105       1   3,746,255   6,381,042   3,746,255       3,746,255 
Corporate bonds Telecom Argentina SA C005 – Maturity: 08-06-2025   83785       1   3,539,868       3,539,868       3,539,868 
Corporate bonds Coemision Gemsa and CTR C021 - Maturity: 04-17-2025   56981       1   2,924,998   3,789,091   2,924,998       2,924,998 
Fiduciary Debt Securities Confibono Financial Trust   80014       3   2,632,564       2,632,564       2,632,564 
Corporate bonds YPF SA C043 – Maturity: 03-08-2027   84023       1   2,308,739       2,308,739       2,308,739 
Corporate bonds Pan American Energy LLC C033 – Maturity: 07-04-2027   57878       1   1,996,800       1,996,800       1,996,800 
Corporate bonds Telecom Argentina SA C10 – Maturity: 06-10-2025   55827       1   1,988,096       1,988,096       1,988,096 
Corporate bonds John Deere Credit Cía. Financiera SA C013 Maturity: 01-04-2026   57873       1   1,959,985       1,959,985       1,959,985 
Corporate bonds Pampa Energía SA CL. I – Maturity: 01-24-2027   91977       2   1,905,010   7,602,893   1,905,010       1,905,010 
Other               26,673,155   31,360,398   26,673,155       26,673,155 
                                  
Subtotal local private securities (1)               60,199,784   71,407,424   60,199,784       60,199,784 

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

Additionally, with almost all the instruments received, the Bank acquired put options with the BCRA. These options give the Bank the opportunity to sell (put option) the underlying asset at a value determined by the applicable BCRA regulations. In this transaction, the options can be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument. Considering the terms and conditions of these put options established by the BCRA, they are considered "out of the money" with a fair value equal to zero. As of December 31, 2024, all the options were exercised. As of December 31, 2023, the notional value of these options was 2,435,250,848.

 

In addition, in August 2024, the Bank entered again into voluntary debt exchange under the terms of section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The security involved in such exchange transaction was as follows:

 

·Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025 (T2X5) for a face value of 2,000,000,000.

 

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

 

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Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31,2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

     Holdings  Position 
       12/31/2024  12/31/2023   12/31/2024 
           Fair           Position         
       Fair   value   Book   Book   without       Final 
Name  Identification   Value   level   amounts   amounts   options   Options   position 
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (continued)                                
                                 
-  Foreign                                
Government securities                                
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 03-20-2025          1   1,023,272       1,023,272       1,023,272 
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 02-04-2025          1   83,837       83,837       83,837 
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 06-27-2024          1       7,290,477             
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 10-31-2024          1       5,077,422             
                                 
Subtotal foreign government securities              1,107,109   12,367,899   1,107,109       1,107,109 
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS              842,993,411   3,815,466,650   851,079,600   (17,973,945)   833,105,655 
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                                
                                 
Measured at fair value through OCI                                
-  Local                                
Government securities                                
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025  9180       1   361,931,363   428,113,929   361,931,363       361,931,363 
Argentine government US dollar step-up bonds - Maturity: 07-09-2030  5921       1   9,482,096   8,181,938   9,482,096       9,482,096 
Argentine government US dollar bonds 1% - Maturity: 07-09-2029  5927       1   767,899   613,316   767,899       767,899 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 3.75% - Maturity: 04-14-2024  9178               92,942,491             
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos BADLAR x0.7 - Maturity: 11-23-2027  9166               5,657,479             
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 10-14-2024  9179               4,792,324             
                                 
Subtotal local government securities (2)              372,181,358   540,301,477   372,181,358       372,181,358 

 

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

 

·Argentine government 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: 01-20-2023 (X20E3) for a face value of 290,000,000.

 

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

 

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

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

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

 

With almost all of the instruments received, the Bank acquired put options with the BCRA. These options give the Bank the opportunity to sell (put option) the underlying asset at a value determined by the applicable BCRA regulations. In this transaction, the options can be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument. Considering the terms and conditions of these put options established by the BCRA, they are considered "out of the money" with a fair value equal to zero.

 

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Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31,2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Holdings  Position 
      12/31/2024  12/31/2023  12/31/2024 
        Fair       Position       
      Fair value  Book  Book  without     Final 
Name  Identification  Value  level  amounts  amounts  options  Options  position 
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (continued)                                 
                                  
-  Foreign                                 
Government securities                                 
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 01-16-2025           1   27,831,316       27,831,316       27,831,316 
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 01-02-2025           1   20,647,700       20,647,700       20,647,700 
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 01-14-2025           1   18,043,363       18,043,363       18,043,363 
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 01-18-2024                   68,517,681             
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 01-11-2024                   26,374,176             
                                  
Subtotal foreign government securities               66,522,379   94,891,857   66,522,379       66,522,379 
Total other debt securities measured at fair value through OCI               438,703,737   635,193,334   438,703,737       438,703,737 
                                  
Measured at amortized cost                                 
-  Local                                 
Government securities                                 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2027   9241   2,282,247,204   1   2,435,440,396       2,457,529,859   (2,286,308,790)  171,221,069 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 08-23-2025   9196   168,340,000   1   171,404,610   97,916,589   171,404,610       171,404,610 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 05-23-2027   9132   35,337,120   2   35,419,626   76,809,027   35,419,626       35,419,626 
Debt securities of the Province of Buenos Aires variable rate – Maturity: 05-12-2027   42868   10,700,000   1   10,653,551       10,653,551       10,653,551 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos BADLAR x0.7 - Maturity: 11-23-2027   9166   8,184,061   2   8,201,432   30,664,378   8,201,432       8,201,432 
Debt securities of the Province of Córdoba in pesos CL.4 – Maturity: 05-12-2027   42876   7,271,600   2   7,188,560       7,188,560       7,188,560 
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033   45696   4,706,869   1   5,925,895   3,255,823   5,925,895       5,925,895 
Letters of the Municipality of Córdoba Series L – Maturity: 03-16-2025   42808   3,106,095   2   3,038,915       3,038,915       3,038,915 
Public Title of the municipality of Córdoba S01 – Maturity: 09-09-2026   42850   2,603,384   2   2,607,882       2,607,882       2,607,882 
BADLAR bonds of the municipality of Rosario – Maturity: 05-07-2026   42836   248,606   2   249,908       249,908       249,908 
Other                   545,535             
                                  
Subtotal local government securities               2,680,130,775   209,191,352   2,702,220,238   (2,286,308,790)  415,911,448 
                                  
BCRA bills                                 
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 10-03-2024                   22,007,277             
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 11-18-2024                   15,845,244             
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 10-19-2024                   8,802,914             
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 11-15-2024                   7,218,390             
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 08-06-2024                   4,929,631             
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 08-08-2024                   4,225,398             
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 11-13-2024                   3,697,224             
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 11-20-2024                   3,169,049             
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 10-18-2024                   1,760,582             
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 08-03-2024                   352,117             
                                  
Subtotal BCRA bills                   72,007,826             

 

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Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31,2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Holdings  Position 
      12/31/2024  12/31/2023  12/31/2024 
         Fair        Position       
     Fair  value  Book  Book  without     Final 
Name  Identification  Value  level  amounts  amounts  Options  Options  position 
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (continued)                               
                                
Private securities                               
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C20 - Maturity: 07-20-2025 (3)   57081   4,204,154   1   3,291,441   5,616,457  3,291,441      3,291,441 
Corporate bonds Vista Oil y Gas Argentina SAU C15 -Maturity: 01-20-2025 (3)   56637   3,182,419   2   2,807,679   4,779,528  2,807,679      2,807,679 
Fiduciary Debt Securities Financial Trust Red Surcos S033 CL.A – Maturity: 05-07-2025       775,074   2   787,300      787,300      787,300 
Fiduciary Debt Securities Secubono Financial Trust S237 CL.A – Maturity: 07-28-2025   58318   506,740   2   504,278      504,278      504,278 
Corporate bonds SME Liliana SRL Guaranteed S01 – Maturity: 04-18-2025   57457   242,787   2   229,360   914,764  229,360      229,360 
Fiduciary Debt Securities Financial Trust Payway Collection Acel S01 CL.B – Maturity: 04-15-2025   57771   18,290   2   17,333      17,333      17,333 
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C13 - Maturity: 08-08-2024 (3)   56207               5,181,048           
Corporate bonds Volkswagen Financial Services C010 – Maturity: 10-12-2024   57447               4,189,179           
Corporate bonds MSU SA C06 – Maturity: 11-02-2024   56530               1,767,156           
Fiduciary debt securities Confibono Financial Trust S73 Class A - Maturity: 05-20-2024   57520               1,033,125           
Other                   415,002           
                                
Subtotal local private securities               7,637,391   23,896,259  7,637,391      7,637,391 
Total Other debt securities measured at amortized cost (4)               2,687,768,166   305,095,437  2,709,857,629  (2,286,308,790)  423,548,839 
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES               3,126,471,903   940,288,771  3,148,561,366  (2,286,308,790)  862,252,576 
                                
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                               
Measured at fair value through profit or loss                               
-  Local                               
Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA           3   5,151,280   3,635,456  5,151,280      5,151,280 
Matba Rofex SA   30023       1   1,853,561   1,774,680  1,853,561      1,853,561 
C.O.E.L.S.A           3   952,842   527,911  952,842      952,842 
Sedesa           3   136,485   81,961  136,485      136,485 
AC Inversora SA           3   134,368   85,324  134,368      134,368 
Mercado a Término Rosario SA           3   151,368   97,945  151,368      151,368 
Provincanje SA           3   15,290   33,296  15,290      15,290 
Tienda Campo Simple SA           3   8,613      8,613      8,613 
Pampa Energía SA   457       1   6,826   6,894  6,826      6,826 
Argencontrol SA           3   4,388   1,864  4,388      4,388 
Other               447   4,121  447      447 
                                
Subtotal local               8,415,468   6,249,452  8,415,468      8,415,468 

 

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

(4)As of December 31, 2024, the Bank maintains put options with the BCRA on government securities with a total notional value of 2,286,308,790.

 

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EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31,2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Holdings  Position 
      12/31/2024  12/31/2023  12/31/2024 
         Fair        Position       
      Fair  value  Book  Book  without     Final 
Name  Identification  Value  level  amounts  amounts  options  Options  position 
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS (continued)                                 
                                  
-  Foreign                                 
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA   80033       1   268,229   318,118   268,229       268,229 
Sociedad de Telecomunicaciones Financieras Interbancarias Mundiales   80034       3   37,313   56,884   37,313       37,313 
Cedear Vista Oil & Gas   8527               273,126             
Cedear Pepsico   8146               88,616             
Cedear Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.   8476               12,380             
                                  
Subtotal foreign               305,542   749,124   305,542       305,542 
Total measured at fair value through profit or loss               8,721,010   6,998,576   8,721,010       8,721,010 
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS               8,721,010   6,998,576   8,721,010       8,721,010 
TOTAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES               3,978,186,324   4,762,753,997   4,008,361,976   (2,304,282,735)  1,704,079,241 

 

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EXHIBIT B
 
 
CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

COMMERCIAL  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
In normal situation   1,745,044,947    1,948,120,162 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   88,590,489    149,444,725 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   160,957,821    188,888,617 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,495,496,637    1,609,786,820 
           
Subject to special monitoring   3,051,684      
In observation          
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   3,051,684      
           
Troubled        10,365,556 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral        7,937,735 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral        2,427,821 
           
With high risk of insolvency   5,165,530    8,655,879 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral        706,538 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   4,582,710    5,906,753 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   582,820    2,042,588 
           
Irrecoverable   10,349,650    4,732,820 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   4,655,113      
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   5,694,537    4,732,820 
Subtotal commercial   1,763,611,811    1,971,874,417 

 

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EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Performing   4,318,755,230    2,696,773,300 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   329,913,143    200,614,058 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   247,551,479    164,447,916 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   3,741,290,608    2,331,711,326 
           
Low risk   48,206,796    22,793,976 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   932,904    553,742 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   3,032,659    587,095 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   44,241,233    21,653,139 
           
Low risk - in special treatment   453,572    168,804 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   453,572    168,804 
           
Medium risk   32,971,162    15,287,474 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   168,960    290,701 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   658,509    346,307 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   32,143,693    14,650,466 
           
High risk   22,704,096    14,661,742 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   229,321    417,965 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   149,397    196,699 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   22,325,378    14,047,078 
           
Irrecoverable   8,004,555    7,248,929 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   2,700    7,363 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   495,717    754,052 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   7,506,138    6,487,514 
           
Subtotal consumer and mortgage   4,431,095,411    2,756,934,225 
Total   6,194,707,222    4,728,808,642 

 

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EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing   5,801,679,510    3,993,042,059 
Added:          
Allowances for loans and other financing   123,335,912    116,825,353 
Adjustment amortized cost and fair value   15,465,059    32,222,724 
Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost   1,310,610    1,448,430 
Corporate bonds   6,332,597    22,473,671 
Subtract:          
Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value   (2,001,313)   (1,430,156)
Loans to employees        (4,286,521)
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities   248,584,847    568,513,082 
Total computable items   6,194,707,222    4,728,808,642 

 

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EXHIBIT C
 
 
CONSOLIDATED CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
  Cut off   % of total   Cut off   % of total 
Number of customers  balance   portfolio   balance   portfolio 
10 largest customers   518,033,113    8.36    467,111,600    9.88 
50 next largest customers   544,975,575    8.80    643,917,360    13.62 
100 next largest customers   317,215,473    5.12    374,283,303    7.91 
Other customers   4,814,483,061    77.72    3,243,496,379    68.59 
Total (1)   6,194,707,222    100.00    4,728,808,642    100.00 

 

(1)See reconciliation in Exhibit B.

 

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EXHIBIT D
 
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Remaining terms to maturity    
         Over 1  Over 3  Over 6  Over 12       
         month and  months and  months and  months and       
      Up to 1  up to 3  up to 6  up to 12  up to 24  Over 24    
Item  Matured  month  months  months  months  months  months  Total 
Non-financial public sector       5,116,929   12,846,907   13,291,156   32,391,066   34,618,331       98,264,389 
Financial sector       62,559,826   175,590   243,096   8,383,578   1,587,714   3,882   72,953,686 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   33,715,329   2,198,701,728   825,930,778   961,357,708   1,122,689,315   1,236,273,229   1,327,936,871   7,706,604,958 
Total   33,715,329   2,266,378,483   838,953,275   974,891,960   1,163,463,959   1,272,479,274   1,327,940,753   7,877,823,033 

 

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

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Remaining terms to maturity    
         Over 1  Over 3  Over 6  Over 12       
         month and  months and  months and  months and       
      Up to 1  up to 3  up to 6  up to 12  up to 24  Over 24    
Item  Matured  month  months  months  months  months  months  Total 
Non-financial public sector   235   6,861,636   3,086,386   237,839   396,354   457,441       11,039,891 
Financial sector       16,932,594   813,452   5,688,866   8,538,159   4,721,603   1,851,895   38,546,569 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   34,254,560   2,164,067,764   817,431,308   767,638,374   845,072,559   712,557,449   731,152,956   6,072,174,970 
Total   34,254,795   2,187,861,994   821,331,146   773,565,079   854,007,072   717,736,493   733,004,851   6,121,761,430 

 

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

 

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EXHIBIT E
 
 
CONSOLIDATED DETAILED INFORMATION ON INTERESTS IN OTHER COMPANIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

            Information of the issuer
   Shares of interest           Data from latest Financial Statements
                        Year-end        Income 
      Unit  Votes           Main  date        for the 
      face  per     Amount  Amount  business  period /  Capital  Shareholders'  period / 
Name  Class  value  share  Number  12/31/2024  12/31/2023  activity  year  stock  equity  year 
In complementary services companies                                           
-Associates and joint ventures                                           
Local                                           
Uniones Transitorias de Empresas (See Note 13.2)                   2,775,857   1,804,192  Management of tax services                
Play Digital SA (See Note 13.1)   Common   1   1   518,193,951   1,505,724   1,627,696  Electronic, technological and computer services  09/30/2024   5,429,001   10,335,770   (15,706,484)
Finova SA (See Note 13.2)   Common   1   1   225,000   176,225   205,896  Informatics services  09/30/2024   450   352,450   (278,782)
Alianza SGR (See Note 13.1)   Common   1   1   599,955   117,708   6,555  Mutual guarantee company  09/30/2024   2,400   470,868   447,819 
Subtotal local                   4,575,514   3,644,339                   
Total in complementary services associates companies and joint ventures                   4,575,514   3,644,339                   
Total in complementary services companies                   4,575,514   3,644,339                   
                                            
In other associates                                           
-Associates and joint ventures                                           
Local                                           
Macro Warrants S.A. (See Note 13.1)   Common   1   1   50,000   26,305   25,219  Issue of warrants  09/30/2024   1,000   526,094   (247,061)
Subtotal local                   26,305   25,219                   
Total in other associates and joint ventures                   26,305   25,219                   
Total investments in other companies                   4,601,819   3,669,558                   

 

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EXHIBIT F
 
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Original                 Depreciation   
   value at  Total life           Difference           Difference       Residual value 
   beginning of  estimated           for           for  For the    at the end of 
Item  fiscal year  in years  Increases  Decreases  Transfers  conversion  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  conversion  fiscal year  At the end the fiscal year 
Cost                                        
Real property  733,254,730  50  8,419,607  32,981,451  6,240,470     113,333,266  17,419  37,391,643     20,640,973  96,600,015  618,333,341 
Furniture and facilities  129,927,611  10  3,396,131  30,102,472  3,412,639  (1,652) 74,283,431  (426) 28,861,026  (252) 8,806,325  54,228,052  52,404,205 
Machinery and equipment  213,378,420  5  24,034,797  123,097,988  765,112  (70,930) 160,130,187  (1,334) 122,642,220  (13,310) 20,065,105  57,538,428  57,470,983 
Vehicles  24,222,974  5  2,785,385  1,952,372     (31,811) 17,115,939     1,269,445  (8,868) 2,696,853  18,534,479  6,489,697 
Other  5,502,772  3  2,632  3,168  1,605,438  (32,110) 941,962  857,214  3,168  (4,511) 519,012  2,310,509  4,765,055 
Work in progress  18,611,532     23,756,323  312,766  (9,659,447)                      32,395,642 
Right of use real property  16,684,870  5  158,699  16,480,501     (126,977) 16,406,302     16,383,138  (23,265) 180,247  180,146  55,945 
Right of use furniture  75,671,426  5  10,301,628  14,783,666  (1,605,439)    58,090,090  (857,214) 14,133,108     10,106,038  53,205,806  16,378,143 
Total property, plant and equipment  1,217,254,335     72,855,202  219,714,384  758,773  (263,480) 440,301,177  15,659  220,683,748  (50,206) 63,014,553  282,597,435  788,293,011 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Original                 Depreciation    
   value at  Total life           Difference           Difference        Residual value 
   beginning of  estimated           for           for  For the     at the end of 
Item  fiscal year  in years  Increases  Decreases  Transfers  conversion  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  conversion  fiscal year  At the end  the fiscal year 
Cost                                        
Real property  645,607,014  50  85,681,066  936,239  2,902,889     98,071,687  (77,560) 195,610     15,534,749  113,333,266  619,921,464 
Furniture and facilities  100,246,962  10  26,793,120  1,012,164  3,898,612  1,081  65,095,238  1,688,072  1,009,969  148  8,509,942  74,283,431  55,644,180 
Machinery and equipment  145,550,679  5  82,666,803  15,689,548  781,480  69,006  151,947,800  81,294  13,440,195  9,998  21,531,290  160,130,187  53,248,233 
Vehicles  19,496,142  5  6,521,203  1,798,930  (19,883) 24,442  16,132,256  142,847  1,458,829  6,605  2,293,060  17,115,939  7,107,035 
Other  5,619  3  5,464,877  1,010     33,286  2,223     1,010  3,308  937,441  941,962  4,560,810 
Work in progress  8,791,431     21,487,086  1,866,223  (9,800,762)                      18,611,532 
Right of use real property  245,732  5  294,635  192,102  16,249,720  86,885  16,349,751  19,471  192,102  114,340  114,842  16,406,302  278,568 
Right of use furniture  54,831,707  5  27,291,452  6,461,156  9,423     54,927,736  (1,508) 5,259,031     8,422,893  58,090,090  17,581,336 
Total property, plant and equipment  974,775,286     256,200,242  27,957,372  14,021,479  214,700  402,526,691  1,852,616  21,556,746  134,399  57,344,217  440,301,177  776,953,158 

 

 

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EXHIBIT F
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Original                 Depreciation    
   value at  Useful life           Difference           For the     Residual value 
   beginning of  estimated           for           fiscal     at the end of 
Item  fiscal year  in years  Increases  Decreases  Transfers  conversion  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  year  At the end  the fiscal year 
Cost                                     
Leased properties  2,689,602  50        (1)    464,710        52,362  517,072  2,172,529 
Other investment properties  64,044,190  50  6,489,366  885,641  1  (2,068) 3,085,278  7,788  904,527  1,509,932  3,698,471  65,947,377 
Total investment property  66,733,792     6,489,366  885,641     (2,068) 3,549,988  7,788  904,527  1,562,294  4,215,543  68,119,906 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Original                 Depreciation    
   value at  Useful life           Difference           For the     Residual value 
   beginning of  estimated           for           fiscal     at the end of 
Item  fiscal year  in years  Increases  Decreases  Transfers  conversion  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  year  At the end  the fiscal year 
Cost                                     
Leased properties  2,689,603  50        (1)    406,615  7,715     50,380  464,710  2,224,892 
Other investment properties  58,537,844  50  3,547,604  835,351  2,792,652  1,441  1,891,479  478,810  511,956  1,226,945  3,085,278  60,958,912 
Total investment property  61,227,447     3,547,604  835,351  2,792,651  1,441  2,298,094  486,525  511,956  1,277,325  3,549,988  63,183,804 

 

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EXHIBIT G
 
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                 Depreciation    
  Original                               
  value at  Useful life                          Residual value 
  beginning of  estimated                    For the     at the end of 
Item fiscal year  in years  Increases  Decreases  Transfers  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  fiscal year  At the end  the fiscal year 
Cost                                 
Licenses  96,183,465   5   7,605,218   52,404,300   21,433,761   66,574,452   22,355,273   51,564,224   12,310,858   49,676,359   23,141,785 
Other intangible assets  423,961,692   5   53,774,871   166,684,033   (21,412,634)  289,876,419   (21,497,826)  164,325,619   61,252,795   165,305,769   124,334,127 
Total intangible assets  520,145,157       61,380,089   219,088,333   21,127   356,450,871   857,447   215,889,843   73,563,653   214,982,128   147,475,912 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Original                    
   value at  Useful life            Depreciation  Residual value 
   beginning of  estimated                     For the     at the end of 
Item  fiscal year  in years  Increases  Decreases  Transfers   Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  fiscal year  At the end  the fiscal year 
Cost                                   
Licenses   75,691,583   5   20,492,892       (1,010)  53,004,638   (2,274)      13,572,088   66,574,452   29,609,013 
Other intangible assets   263,567,114   5   171,147,708   10,741,833   (11,297)  229,249,964   9,248,613   2,946,508   54,324,350   289,876,419   134,085,273 
Total intangible assets   339,258,697       191,640,600   10,741,833   (12,307)  282,254,602   9,246,339   2,946,508   67,896,438   356,450,871   163,694,286 

 

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CONSOLIDATED DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
   Outstanding   % of total   Outstanding   % of total 
Number of customers  balance   portfolio   balance   portfolio 
10 largest customers   1,248,850,949    14.83    882,230,340    12.02 
50 next largest customers   1,004,384,377    11.92    711,951,556    9.70 
100 next largest customers   353,044,536    4.19    299,039,864    4.07 
Other customers   5,816,426,025    69.06    5,445,936,440    74.21 
Total   8,422,705,887    100.00    7,339,158,200    100.00 

 

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CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1 month   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Deposits   7,924,251,510    370,876,145    100,657,285    65,057,889    148,307    23,943    8,461,015,079 
From the non-financial public sector   584,644,593    20,423,020    275,265    42,661,321              648,004,199 
From the financial sector   12,022,826                             12,022,826 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   7,327,584,091    350,453,125    100,382,020    22,396,568    148,307    23,943    7,800,988,054 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   7,183,451                             7,183,451 
Derivative instruments   288,115    451,132    417,059    165,296              1,321,602 
Repo transactions   19,107,093                             19,107,093 
Other financial institutions   19,107,093                             19,107,093 
Other financial liabilities   995,224,520    2,944,923    3,085,342    4,811,845    9,844,731    25,596,092    1,041,507,453 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   18,564,961    16,579,495    8,149,077    95,037    183,346    174,375    43,746,291 
Issued corporate bonds        95,508    104,322    15,324,335              15,524,165 
Subordinated corporate bonds             13,667,842    13,667,842    438,831,767         466,167,451 
Total   8,964,619,650    390,947,203    126,080,927    99,122,244    449,008,151    25,794,410    10,055,572,585 

 

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

 

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CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1 month   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Deposits   6,743,077,751    405,662,330    303,973,951    143,467,314    2,853,084    32,094    7,599,066,524 
From the non-financial public sector   397,668,386    13,300,743    11,058,094         3,695         422,030,918 
From the financial sector   43,956,527                             43,956,527 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   6,301,452,838    392,361,587    292,915,857    143,467,314    2,849,389    32,094    7,133,079,079 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   30,106,856                             30,106,856 
Derivative instruments   894,406    3,060,108    283,931    1,941,424              6,179,869 
Repo transactions   51,533,416    17    5,178    15,307              51,553,918 
Other financial institutions   51,533,416    17    5,178    15,307              51,553,918 
Other financial liabilities   767,623,439    3,014,733    3,671,244    6,082,818    9,579,857    27,731,852    817,703,943 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   20,161,593    8,051,656    5,410,579    4,596,603    4,807,733    135,094    43,163,258 
Issued corporate bonds        185,722    30,853,066    91,120,625    12,150,986         134,310,399 
Subordinated corporate bonds             23,336,511    23,336,511    46,673,023    749,262,564    842,608,609 
Total   7,613,397,461    419,974,566    367,534,460    270,560,602    76,064,683    777,161,604    9,524,693,376 

 

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

 

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CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Amounts at 
beginning of
       Decreases   Monetary
effect
generated by
     
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   12/31/2024 
Provisions for eventual commitments   4,588,756    7,238,847    75,883    299,790    (3,586,727)   7,865,203 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   1,089    16,240         16,240    (589)   500 
Other   14,450,319    9,489,294    257,508    5,876,201    (8,601,041)   9,204,863 
Total provisions   19,040,164    16,744,381    333,391    6,192,231    (12,188,357)   17,070,566 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Amounts at 
beginning of
       Decreases   Monetary
effect 
generated by
     
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   12/31/2023 
Provisions for eventual commitments   4,725,003    4,160,783         318,026    (3,979,004)   4,588,756 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   3,395                   (2,306)   1,089 
Contingencies with the BCRA        2,613         2,613           
Other   13,669,869    23,003,526    345,240    9,342,491    (12,535,345)   14,450,319 
Total provisions   18,398,267    27,166,922    345,240    9,663,130    (16,516,655)   19,040,164 

 

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CONSOLIDATED FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31,2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
   Total parent
company and
   Total per currency     
Item  local branches   US dollar   Euro   Real   Other   Total 
Assets                              
Cash and deposits in banks   2,044,847,264    2,015,766,362    26,354,112    196,014    2,530,776    2,439,756,634 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1)   131,708,020    131,708,020                   3,783,387,733 
Other financial assets   78,066,976    78,005,252    61,724              172,428,654 
Loans and other financing   1,127,076,701    1,123,843,398    90,100         3,143,203    391,933,914 
Other financial institutions   51,787    51,787                     
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   1,127,024,914    1,123,791,611    90,100         3,143,203    391,933,914 
Other debt securities   82,871,494    82,871,494                   193,039,126 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   26,123,811    26,059,608    64,203              121,433,166 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   305,542    305,542                   749,124 
Total assets   3,490,999,808    3,458,559,676    26,570,139    196,014    5,673,979    7,102,728,351 
Liabilities                              
Deposits   2,760,806,206    2,744,259,844    16,546,362              2,228,736,122 
Non-financial public sector   94,820,867    94,820,867                   74,765,958 
Financial sector   11,363,253    11,363,253                   15,474,347 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   2,654,622,086    2,638,075,724    16,546,362              2,138,495,817 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                            30,089,947 
Other financial liabilities   161,895,080    159,126,686    2,304,493    72    463,829    188,087,215 
Financing from the BCRA and other financial institutions   43,201,108    39,462,513    595,392         3,143,203    33,478,146 
Issued corporate bonds                            117,268,047 
Subordinated corporate bonds   417,675,451    417,675,451                   714,760,748 
Other non-financial liabilities   4,167,977    4,167,977                   21,377,336 
Total liabilities   3,387,745,822    3,364,692,471    19,446,247    72    3,607,032    3,333,797,561 

 

(1)Includes Argentine Treasury Bonds linked to the US dollar for 612,831.

 

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CONSOLIDATED CREDIT ASSISTANCE TO RELATED PARTIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Item  In normal
situation
   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing               
Overdrafts   30,689,972    30,689,972    3,158,890 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   30,689,972    30,689,972    3,158,890 
Documents   1,258,965    1,258,965    25,130,692 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral             2,797,148 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,258,965    1,258,965    22,333,544 
Mortgage and pledge   2,947,905    2,947,905    2,601,948 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   614,453    614,453    892,482 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   2,333,452    2,333,452    1,709,466 
Personal   8,636    8,636    40,193 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   8,636    8,636    40,193 
Credit cards   1,304,385    1,304,385    1,874,043 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,304,385    1,304,385    1,874,043 
Other   24,226,181    24,226,181    11,891,274 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   1,178    1,178    85,995 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   34,213    34,213    169,154 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   24,190,790    24,190,790    11,636,125 
Total loans and other financial   60,436,044    60,436,044    44,697,040 
Eventual commitments   11,412,205    11,412,205    19,407,238 
Total   71,848,249    71,848,249    64,104,278 
Allowances   540,164    540,164    386,182 

 

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CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

              Fair value
through P/L
    Fair value hierarchy 
Item   Amortized
cost
    Fair value
through OCI
    Obligatory
measurement
    Level 1    Level 2    Level 3 
Financial assets                              
Cash and deposits in banks                              
Cash   416,058,887                          
Financial institutions   2,219,786,919                          
Other   54,792,752                          
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             842,993,411    802,765,675    36,844,120    3,383,616 
Derivative financial instruments             19,283,771    33,492    19,250,279      
Other financial assets   501,979,459         46,163,784    45,978,629         185,155 
Loans and other financing                              
To the non-financial government sector   69,936,579                          
Other financial institutions (1)   63,132,416                          
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   541,134,853                          
Documents   1,021,239,445                          
Mortgage loans   504,071,972                          
Pledge loans   122,617,082                          
Personal loans   1,153,204,936                          
Credit cards   1,378,563,049                          
Financial leases   16,448,771                          
Other (1)   931,330,407                          
Other debt securities   2,687,768,166    438,703,737         438,703,737           
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   246,158,423         942,189    942,189           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss             8,721,010    2,128,616         6,592,394 
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS   11,928,224,116    438,703,737    918,104,165    1,290,552,338    56,094,399    10,161,165 

 

(1)Includes total provisions of the sector.

 

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(continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

              Fair value
through P/L
    Fair value hierarchy 
Item   Amortized
cost
    Fair value
through OCI
    Obligatory
measurement
    Level 1    Level 2    Level 3 
Financial liabilities                              
Deposits                              
From the non-financial government sector   643,700,325                          
From the financial sector   12,022,826                          
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Checking accounts   1,030,746,073                          
Savings accounts   3,958,813,403                          
Time deposits and investment accounts   2,049,617,546                          
Other   727,805,714                          
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss             7,183,451    7,183,451           
Derivative financial instruments             1,321,602    92,978    1,228,624      
Repo transactions                              
Other financial institutions   18,956,694                          
Other financial liabilities   1,031,875,594                          
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions   43,472,692                          
Issued corporate bonds   14,789,758                          
Subordinated corporate bonds   417,675,451                          
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES   9,949,476,076         8,505,053    7,276,429    1,228,624      

 

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CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

              Fair value
through P/L
    Fair value hierarchy 
Item   Amortized
cost
    Fair value
through OCI
    Obligatory
measurement
    Level 1    Level 2    Level 3 
Financial assets                        
Cash and deposits in banks                        
Cash   865,299,956                          
Financial institutions   1,754,503,315                          
Other   122,030                          
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             3,815,466,650    3,770,471,313    44,980,059    15,278 
Derivative financial instruments             28,621,262    1,429    28,619,833      
Repo transactions                              
BCRA   1,340,514,525                          
Other financial assets   381,065,428         57,469,988    57,331,923         138,065 
Loans and other financing                              
To the non-financial government sector   10,271,322                          
Other financial institutions (1)   21,700,303                          
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   626,939,697                          
Documents   736,778,932                          
Mortgage loans   359,589,458                          
Pledge loans   61,251,124                          
Personal loans   518,869,616                          
Credit cards   1,055,651,798                          
Financial leases   20,662,718                          
Other (1)   581,327,091                          
Other debt securities   305,095,435    635,193,336         629,197,694    5,995,642      
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   234,451,717         54,939,285    54,939,285           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss             6,998,576    2,473,814         4,524,762 
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS   8,874,094,465    635,193,336    3,963,495,761    4,514,415,458    79,595,534    4,678,105 

 

(1)Includes total provisions of the sector.

 

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(continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

              Fair value
through P/L
    Fair value hierarchy 
Item   Amortized
cost
    Fair value
through OCI
    Obligatory
measurement
    Level 1    Level 2    Level 3 
Financial liabilities                              
Deposits                              
From the non-financial government sector   407,437,205                          
From the financial sector   43,956,526                          
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Checking accounts   1,109,772,817                          
Savings accounts   3,114,083,306                          
Time deposits and Investment accounts   2,282,679,207                          
Other   381,229,139                          
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss             30,106,856    30,106,856           
Derivative financial instruments             6,179,869    87,955    6,091,914      
Repo transactions                              
Other financial institutions   51,395,109                          
Other financial liabilities   815,507,243                          
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions   43,115,043                          
Issued corporate bonds   128,184,411                          
Subordinated corporate bonds   714,760,748                          
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES   9,092,120,754         36,286,725    30,194,811    6,091,914      

 

 127

Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Net financial Income / (Loss) 
   Mandatory measurement 
Item  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss          
Gain from government securities   2,205,246,237    1,885,569,872 
Gain from private securities   35,637,254    151,149,338 
Gain from derivative financial instruments          
Forward transactions   16,383,402    39,280,093 
Gain from other financial assets   5,889,719    2,606,092 
Gain from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   5,184,595    7,594,841 
(Loss) / gain from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (1)   (4,389,259)   43,659,699 
For measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss          
Loss from derivative financial instruments          
Options   (42,816,842)   (17,013,432)
Total   2,221,135,106    2,112,846,503 

 

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

 

 128

Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson

 

 

 

EXHIBIT Q
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective interest rate of  Net financial Income / (Loss) 
financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Interest income          
for cash and bank deposits   16,134,726    14,911,339 
for government securities   802,700,355    2,128,729,467 
for private securities   2,522,442    3,016,226 
for loans and other financing          
Non-financial public sector   13,357,942    41,659,745 
Financial sector   7,831,744    7,146,854 
Non-financial private sector          
Overdrafts   304,066,183    380,497,484 
Documents   221,498,786    341,550,529 
Mortgage loans   357,554,176    317,514,110 
Pledge loans   16,303,760    21,575,511 
Personal loans   542,273,917    532,001,990 
Credit cards   290,079,302    433,483,007 
Financial leases   14,322,896    7,501,441 
Other   337,224,867    386,777,964 
for repo transactions          
Central Bank of Argentina   294,479,638    427,260,740 
Other financial institutions   3,204,524    1,556,014 
Total   3,223,555,258    5,045,182,421 
Interest expenses          
for Deposits          
Non-financial private sector          
Checking accounts   (164,511,489)   (242,131,030)
Saving accounts   (42,111,236)   (39,457,939)
Time deposits and investments accounts   (1,628,352,891)   (3,164,180,264)
Other        (30)
for financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   (5,061,148)   (4,636,367)
for repo transactions          
Other financial institutions   (8,268,119)   (30,211,753)
for other financial liabilities   (12,977,964)   (15,504,529)
for issued corporate bonds   (16,308,042)   (3,597,839)
for other subordinated corporate bonds   (29,428,813)   (30,880,107)
Total   (1,907,019,702)   (3,530,599,858)

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 129Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Interest and adjustment for the application of the
effective interest rate of financial assets measured at
  Income for the
fiscal year
   Other
comprehensive
income
   Income for the
fiscal year
   Other
comprehensive
income
 
fair value through other comprehensive income  12/31/2024   12/31/2024   12/31/2023   12/31/2023 
for debt government securities   301,590,825    (99,074,735)   291,436,878    102,629,907 
Total   301,590,825    (99,074,735)   291,436,878    102,629,907 

 

   Income for the fiscal year 
Item  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Commissions income          
Commissions related to obligations   292,895,949    299,801,347 
Commissions related to credits   14,494,755    3,286,386 
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees   5,191,319    1,194,708 
Commissions related to securities value   21,116,874    17,511,970 
Commissions for credit cards   178,431,291    174,502,371 
Commissions for insurances   32,070,531    26,591,082 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   20,900,195    12,184,697 
Total   565,100,914    535,072,561 
           
Commissions expenses          
Commissions related to debt securities trading   (532,266)   (887,755)
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   (5,797,270)   (3,305,593)
Other          
Commissions paid ATM exchange   (54,626,184)   (33,339,818)
Checkbooks commissions and clearing houses   (13,416,450)   (10,607,852)
Credit cards and foreign trade commissions   (4,813,394)   (6,177,686)
Total   (79,185,564)   (54,318,704)

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 130Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT R
 
VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Movements between stages for the fiscal year         
           ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
         
Item  Balances at
beginning of
the
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
   12/31/2024 
Other financial assets   1,296,294    (336,814)   751    39    (680,354)   279,916 
Loans and other financing   116,825,353    36,966,510    11,712,483    24,521,446    (66,689,880)   123,335,912 
Other financial institutions   50,578    7,114    226         (28,204)   29,714 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   15,686,829    4,703,796    (1,372,126)   1,902,799    (8,771,672)   12,149,626 
Documents   7,106,664    1,826,965    (96,671)   755,990    (4,043,390)   5,549,558 
Mortgage loans   10,652,810    1,290,596    862,024    1,952,975    (6,008,385)   8,750,020 
Pledge loans   761,613    1,141,336    227,486    37,810    (466,809)   1,701,436 
Personal loans   21,810,202    15,086,837    6,722,244    11,254,246    (13,022,832)   41,850,697 
Credit cards   23,281,815    7,889,171    5,864,894    12,295,927    (13,752,395)   35,579,412 
Financial leases   232,733    236,674    35,026    73,149    (136,491)   441,091 
Other   37,242,109    4,784,021    (530,620)   (3,751,450)   (20,459,702)   17,284,358 
Eventual commitments   4,588,756    5,357,645    657,861    (444)   (2,738,615)   7,865,203 
Other debt securities   26,154    (5,127)        (150)   (15,061)   5,816 
Total of allowances   122,736,557    41,982,214    12,371,095    24,520,891    (70,123,910)   131,486,847 

 

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Movements between stages for the fiscal year         
           ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
         
Item  Balances at
beginning
of the
fiscal year
   ECL of the
next 12
months
   Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
   Financial
instruments
with
impairment
   Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
   12/31/2023 
Other financial assets   617,375    1,429,579              (750,660)   1,296,294 
Loans and other financing   74,610,444    40,454,205    27,864,233    65,780,132    (91,883,661)   116,825,353 
Other financial institutions   55,208    72,703              (77,333)   50,578 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   3,572,863    4,704,047    8,973,974    5,467,492    (7,031,547)   15,686,829 
Documents   3,839,410    5,014,399    2,375,573    1,859,148    (5,981,866)   7,106,664 
Mortgage loans   8,096,335    (241,772)   2,320,859    8,866,229    (8,388,841)   10,652,810 
Pledge loans   1,286,003    (52,263)   533,238    57,485    (1,062,850)   761,613 
Personal loans   28,126,676    12,166,789    1,389,635    8,656,951    (28,529,849)   21,810,202 
Credit cards   18,755,689    12,970,757    3,895,604    11,825,645    (24,165,880)   23,281,815 
Financial leases   146,720    155,729    61,065    29,551    (160,332)   232,733 
Other   10,731,540    5,663,816    8,314,285    29,017,631    (16,485,163)   37,242,109 
Eventual commitments   4,725,003    4,094,413    214,401    1,169    (4,446,230)   4,588,756 
Other debt securities   5,394    36,173         377    (15,790)   26,154 
Total of allowances   79,958,216    46,014,370    28,078,634    65,781,678    (97,096,341)   122,736,557 

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 131Chairperson

 

 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 (1) 
ASSETS                
Cash and deposits in banks  11  P   2,616,967,892    2,532,673,657 
Cash         416,044,072    865,285,033 
Central Bank of Argentina         1,873,887,706    1,123,543,196 
Other local and foreign entities         272,243,362    543,723,398 
Other         54,792,752    122,030 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss  11  A and P   575,391,677    3,655,742,066 
Derivative financial instruments  5 and 11  P   19,283,771    28,621,262 
Repo transactions  6 and 11  P        1,340,514,525 
Other financial assets  7, 9 and 11  P and R   444,470,704    233,190,570 
Loans and other financing  8, 9 and 12  B, C, D, P and R   5,774,866,487    3,934,581,725 
Non-financial public sector         69,936,579    10,271,322 
Other financial entities         63,132,416    21,700,303 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents         5,641,797,492    3,902,610,100 
Other debt securities  9 and 11  A, P and R   3,049,742,526    836,641,871 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee  10, 12 and 35  P   234,445,766    256,097,327 
Current income tax assets  24      83,642,892    289,336 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss  11  A and P   7,736,916    5,710,264 
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures  12 and 13  E   276,733,811    229,055,530 
Property, plant and equipment     F   787,160,279    775,702,910 
Intangible assets     G   143,933,701    162,220,968 
Other non-financial assets  14      94,982,220    111,222,065 
Non-current assets held for sale         69,587,048    82,369,140 
TOTAL ASSETS         14,178,945,690    14,184,633,216 

 

(2)The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 132Chairperson

 

 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 (1) 
LIABILITIES                
Deposits  11 and 16  H, I and P   8,404,894,601    7,232,833,196 
Non-financial public sector         643,700,325    407,437,205 
Financial sector         11,609,878    43,956,526 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents         7,749,584,398    6,781,439,465 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss         38,403    16,909 
Derivative financial instruments  5 and 11  I and P   1,321,602    6,179,869 
Repo transactions  11  I and P   18,956,694    51,395,109 
Other financial liabilities  11 and 17  I and P   809,323,141    586,918,881 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions  11  I and P   43,472,382    43,115,043 
Issued corporate bonds  11 and 39  I and P   14,789,758    134,466,854 
Current income tax liabilities  24           437,358,457 
Subordinated corporate bonds  11 and 39  I and P   419,379,179    716,731,761 
Provisions  19  J and R   16,904,776    18,835,175 
Deferred income tax liabilities  24      79,100,671    97,596,402 
Other non-financial liabilities  20      321,246,931    419,260,204 
TOTAL LIABILITIES         10,129,428,138    9,744,707,860 
                 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Capital stock  32  K   639,413    639,413 
Non-capital contributions         12,429,781    12,429,781 
Capital adjustments         1,250,693,939    1,250,693,939 
Earnings reserved         2,481,383,467    1,819,736,221 
Unappropriated retained earnings         (10,029,265)   1,327,925 
Accumulated other comprehensive income         (9,742,839)   87,683,564 
Net income for the fiscal year         324,143,056    1,267,414,513 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY         4,049,517,552    4,439,925,356 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES         14,178,945,690    14,184,633,216 

 

(1)The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Notes 1 to 46 to the separate Financial Statements and exhibits A to L and N to R are an integral part of these separate Financial Statements.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 133Chairperson

 

 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 (1) 
Interest income     Q   3,513,607,220    5,312,548,673 
Interest expense     Q   (1,896,064,539)   (3,517,674,015)
Net interest income         1,617,542,681    1,794,874,658 
Commissions income  25  Q   546,866,816    520,711,950 
Commissions expense     Q   (58,470,726)   (41,362,625)
Net commissions income         488,396,090    479,349,325 
Subtotal (Net interest income plus Net commissions income)         2,105,938,771    2,274,223,983 
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss     Q   2,086,761,917    1,959,933,789 
Profit from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost         992,190    745,473 
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency  26      137,350,742    1,696,516,077 
Other operating income  27      117,399,290    118,405,243 
Credit loss expense on financial assets         (109,135,361)   (99,779,143)
Net operating income         4,339,307,549    5,950,045,422 
Employee benefits  28      (676,543,291)   (586,632,157)
Administrative expenses  29      (349,898,154)   (342,166,917)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets     F and G   (135,412,105)   (124,002,506)
Other operating expenses  30      (653,320,178)   (675,366,682)
Operating income         2,524,133,821    4,221,877,160 
Income from subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures  13      72,126,356    396,037,501 
Loss on net monetary position         (2,268,700,132)   (2,779,435,825)
Income before tax on continuing operations         327,560,045    1,838,478,836 
Income tax on continuing operations  24      (3,416,989)   (571,064,323)
Net income from continuing operations         324,143,056    1,267,414,513 
Net income for the fiscal year         324,143,056    1,267,414,513 

 

(1)The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 134Chairperson

 

 

SEPARATE EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 (1) 
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders   324,143,056    1,267,414,513 
Plus: Potential dilutive effect inherent to common shares          
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders adjusted for dilution   324,143,056    1,267,414,513 
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the fiscal year   639,413    639,413 
Plus: Weighted average of additional common shares with dilutive effects          
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the fiscal year adjusted for dilution   639,413    639,413 
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)   506.9385    1,982.1532 

 

(1)The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 135Chairperson

 

 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 (1) 
Net income for the fiscal year         324,143,056    1,267,414,513 
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss for the fiscal year                
Foreign currency translation differences from Financial Statements conversion         (28,277,535)   21,251,236 
Foreign currency translation differences for the fiscal year         (28,277,535)   21,251,236 
Profit or loss from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))         (76,333,079)   67,346,677 
Profit or loss for the fiscal year from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)     Q   (106,258,946)   103,757,098 
Reclassification for the fiscal year         (11,176,560)   (146,829)
Income tax  24.b)      41,102,427    (36,263,592)
Interest in other comprehensive income / (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method         7,184,211    (1,127,191)
Income / (loss) for the fiscal year from interest in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method         7,184,211    (1,127,191)
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income that will be reclassified to profit or loss         (97,426,403)   87,470,722 
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income         (97,426,403)   87,470,722 
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year         226,716,653    1,354,885,235 

 

(1)The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Notes 1 to 46 to the separate Financial Statements and exhibits A to L and N to R are an integral part of these separate Financial Statements.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 136Chairperson

 

 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Capital
stock
  Non-capital
contributions
     Other Comprehensive
Income
  Earnings Reserved       
Changes  Notes  Outstanding
shares
  Additional
paid-in
capital
  Capital
adjustments
  Accumulated
foreign
currency
translation
difference
from
Financial
Statements
conversion
  Other  Legal  Other  Unappropriated
retained
earnings
  Total
Equity
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year     639,413  12,429,781  1,250,693,939  24,303,265  63,380,299  746,307,107  1,073,429,114  1,268,742,438  4,439,925,356 
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year                               
-    Net income for the fiscal year                          324,143,056  324,143,056 
-    Other comprehensive loss for the fiscal year              (28,277,535) (69,148,868)          (97,426,403)
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 12, 2024                               
-    Legal reserve                    255,786,944     (255,786,944)   
-    Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization (1)                       1,020,691,459  (1,020,691,459)   
-    Dividends (1)                       (614,831,157)    (614,831,157)
-    Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                          (2,293,300) (2,293,300)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year     639,413  12,429,781  1,250,693,939  (3,974,270) (5,768,569) 1,002,094,051  1,479,289,416  314,113,791  4,049,517,552 

 

(1)See Note 33 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Capital
stock
  Non-capital
contributions
     Other Comprehensive
Income
  Earnings Reserved       
Changes  Notes  Outstanding
shares
  Additional
paid-in
capital
  Capital
adjustments
  Accumulated
foreign
currency
translation
difference
from
Financial
Statements
conversion
  Other  Legal  Other  Unappropriated
retained
earnings
  Total
Equity (1)
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year     639,413  12,429,781  1,250,693,939  3,052,029  (2,839,187) 687,935,463  1,230,125,220  292,784,585  3,474,821,243 
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year                               
-    Net income for the fiscal year                          1,267,414,513  1,267,414,513 
-    Other comprehensive income for the fiscal year              21,251,236  66,219,486           87,470,722 
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 25, 2023                               
-    Legal reserve                    58,371,644     (58,371,644)   
-    Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization                       228,930,208  (228,930,208)   
-    Dividends                       (385,626,314)    (385,626,314)
-    Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                          (4,154,808) (4,154,808)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year     639,413  12,429,781  1,250,693,939  24,303,265  63,380,299  746,307,107  1,073,429,114  1,268,742,438  4,439,925,356 

 

(1)The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Notes 1 to 46 to the separate Financial Statements and exhibits A to L and N to R are an integral part of these separate Financial Statements.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 137Chairperson

 

 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 (1) 
Cash flows from operating activities             
Income for the fiscal year before income tax      327,560,045    1,838,478,836 
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the fiscal year      2,268,700,132    2,779,435,825 
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:             
Amortization and depreciation      135,412,105    124,002,506 
Credit loss expense on financial assets      109,135,361    99,779,143 
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency      (229,486,715)   (1,050,382,168)
Other adjustments      (1,739,988,100)   274,949,521 
Net increase / decrease from operating assets:             
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss      4,773,293,663    (1,924,191,734)
Derivative financial instruments      9,337,491    20,010,125 
Repo transactions      1,340,514,525    (364,050,204)
Loans and other financing             
Non-financial public sector      (59,665,257)   4,694,626 
Other financial entities      (41,432,113)   (15,411,739)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents      (1,848,322,753)   666,912,382 
Other debt securities      (4,219,815,228)   529,572,577 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee      21,651,561    36,635,141 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss      (2,026,652)   (508,520)
Other assets      (241,938,312)   32,569,232 
Net increase / decrease from operating liabilities:             
Deposits             
Non-financial public sector      236,263,120    (338,184,848)
Financial sector      (32,346,648)   32,743,962 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents      968,144,933    (2,657,249,305)
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss      21,494    (44,290,461)
Derivative financial instruments      (4,858,267)   (12,517,212)
Repo transactions      (32,438,415)   51,395,109 
Other liabilities      137,571,380    (313,711,515)
Income tax payments      (301,386,794)   (42,328,765)
Total cash from (used in) operating activities (A)      1,573,900,556    (271,647,486)

 

(1)The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 138Chairperson

 

 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 (1) 
Cash flows from investing activities             
Payments:             
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets      (120,653,380)   (111,861,505)
Obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses      (8,526,251)   (47,813,256)
Other payments related to investing activities           (1,356,167)
Collections:             
Other collections related to investing activities           350,545,498 
Total cash used in investing activities (B)      (129,179,631)   189,514,570 
Cash flows from financing activities             
Payments:             
Dividends  42   (466,782,308)   (67,708)
Non-subordinated corporate bonds      (82,463,383)   (1,848,387)
Financing to local financial entities           (11,874,445)
Subordinated corporate bonds      (28,369,186)   (27,001,535)
Other payments related to financing activities      (8,221,337)   (7,975,014)
Collections / Incomes:             
Non-subordinated corporate bonds           56,883,600 
Total cash used in financing activities (C)      (585,836,214)   8,116,511 
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (D)      364,726,222    1,898,748,126 
Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents (E)      (1,323,966,035)   (3,966,980,732)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D+E)      (100,355,102)   (2,142,249,011)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year  31   2,818,520,812    4,960,769,823 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year  31   2,718,165,710    2,818,520,812 

 

(1)The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Notes 1 to 46 to the separate Financial Statements and exhibits A to L and N to R are an integral part of these separate Financial Statements.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 139Chairperson

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

1.CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

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

 

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

 

The Bank’s shares are publicly listed on Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos (BYMA, for its acronym in Spanish) 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, for its acronym in Spanish).

 

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 banks and other banking institutions.

 

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, is a structured entity in which the Bank has control.

 

On May 18, 2023, Banco Macro SA acquired 100% of the capital stock of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU). The main purpose of this company is grain brokerage. See also Note 9.

 

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

 

On the other hand, on November 19, 2024, the BCRA authorized Banco Macro SA, under the terms of section 7 of the Financial Institutions Law, to merge by absorption, as absorbing entity, with Banco BMA SAU.

 

On February 26, 2025, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of these separate Financial Statements. Even when the shareholders’ meeting has the power to amend these separate Financial Statements after issuance, in Management’s opinion it will not happen.

 

2.OPERATIONS OF THE BANK

 

Note 2 to the consolidated Financial Statements includes a detailed description of the agreements that relate the Bank with the provincial and municipal Governments.

 

 140 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(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 separate 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 regulatory provisions established by the BCRA, which are explained in the following paragraph, such framework is based on IFRS Accounting Standards (International Financial Reporting Standards) as issued by the IASB (International Accounting Standards Board) and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professionals Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE, for its acronym in Spanish). The abovementioned international standards include the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and the interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or former Standing Interpretations Committee (SIC).

 

The transitory exceptions established by BCRA to the application of effective IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB that affect the preparation of these separate Financial Statements are as follows:

 

a)According to Communiqué “A” 6114, as amended and supplemented, and in the convergence process through IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB, 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 public sector established by Communiqué “A” 6847. As of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the Bank is in the process of quantifying the effect of the full application of the abovementioned standard.

 

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

 

If IFRS 9 had been applied, and according an estimation calculated by the Bank, the Statement of income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, would have recorded an increase in “Interest income” for an amount of 88,918 and in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 94,587 and, on the other hand, a decrease in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 7,191, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that fiscal year. In addition, it would have been recorded in the Statement of income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 a decrease in “Interest income” for an amount of 9,396,363 and, on the other hand, an increase in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 299,118 and in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 8,857,767, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that fiscal year. These changes would not have resulted into modifications to the total shareholder equity as of those dates nor the total comprehensive income for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

Applicable Accounting Policies

 

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Bank comply with the IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these separate Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB as adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 8164. Generally, the BCRA does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS Accounting Standards, unless otherwise expressly stated.

 

Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements 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 separate Financial Statements, except for the goodwill generated by the business combination, as mentioned in Note 12, which according to BCRA Communiqué “A” 6618, in the separate Financial Statements, is included in the net investment of the subsidiary.

 

Going concern

 

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

 

 141 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

Transcription into books

 

As of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the analytical detail is in the process of being transcribed into the Bank’s inventory book (“Libro Inventario”), the general ledger and the separate Financial Statements into the Bank’s balance book (“Libro Balances”).

 

Standards amendments adopted in the fiscal year

 

Standards amendments adopted are described in Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

New pronouncements

 

New pronouncements are described in Note 3 to the consolidated 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 December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank maintains the following maximum exposures to credit risk related to this type of transactions:

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   4,006,933,173    3,015,330,004 
Guarantees granted (1)   186,443,599    390,575,624 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)   46,404,145    79,663,599 
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations        87,345,788 
Subtotal   4,239,780,917    3,572,915,015 
Less: Allowance for ECL   (7,699,413)   (4,523,473)
Total   4,232,081,504    3,568,391,542 

 

(1)Includes transactions not covered by BCRA debtor classification standard. The Guarantees granted include an amount of 827,767 and 1,423,732, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Overdraft and unused agreed commitments include an amount of 795,029 and 25,479, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

 142 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(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 44 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

5.DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The Bank performs derivative transactions for trading purposes through Futures and Forwards. These are contractual agreements to buy or sell a specific financial instrument at a given price and a fixed date in the future. Forward contracts are customized contracts traded on an over-the-counter market. Future contracts, in turn, correspond to transactions for standardized amounts, executed in a regulated market and, generally, subject to daily cash margin requirements. The main differences in risks associated with these types of contracts are the credit risk and the liquidity risk. In forward contracts there is counterparty risk since the Bank has credit exposure to counterparties of the agreements. The credit risk related to futures contracts is deemed very low because daily cash margin requirements help guarantee these contracts are always fulfilled. In addition, forward contracts are generally settled in gross terms and, therefore, they are deemed to have a higher settlement risk than future contracts that, unless they are chosen to be performed by delivery, are settled on a net basis. Both types of contracts expose the Bank to market risk.

 

At the beginning, derivatives often imply only a mutual exchange of promises with little or no investment. Nevertheless, these instruments frequently imply high levels of leverage and are quite volatile. A relatively small movement in the value of the underlying asset could have a significant impact in profit or loss. Furthermore, over-the-counter derivatives may expose the Bank to risks related to the absence of an exchange market in which to close an open position. The Bank’s exposure for derivative contracts is monitored on a regular basis as part of its general risk management framework. Information on the Bank’s credit risk management objectives and policies is included in Note 44 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Notional values indicate the amount of the underlying pending transactions at year end and are not indicative of either the market risk or the credit risk. The fair value of the derivative financial instruments recognized as assets or liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position is presented as follows. Changes in fair values were accounted for in profit or loss, the breakdown of which is disclosed in exhibit Q “Breakdown of statement of income”.

 

      12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Derivative financial Assets  Underlying
notional
value
  Notional
value (in
thousands)
   Fair value   Notional
value (in
thousands)
   Fair value 
Transactions of foreign currency contract without delivery of underlying asset  US dollars   82,701    2,500,969    113,653    28,621,262 
Put options taken (1)  Argentine pesos   2,304,282,735    16,782,802           
Total derivatives held for trading      2,304,365,436    19,283,771    113,653    28,621,262 

 

(1)Corresponds to the premium to be earned on the options acquired by the Bank that give it the opportunity to sell the underlying asset (government security) at a value determined by the applicable regulations of the BCRA. In this operation, the options can be exercised up to one day before the expiration of the underlying asset. Considering the terms and conditions of these put options established by the BCRA, they are considered "out of the money" with a fair value equal to zero.

 

 143 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Derivative financial liabilities  Underlying
notional
value
  Notional
value (in
thousands)
   Fair value   Notional
value (in
thousands)
   Fair value 
Transactions of foreign currency contract without delivery of underlying asset  US dollars   70,650    1,278,065    132,179    6,179,869 
Put options taken  Argentine pesos   275,020    43,537           
Total derivatives held for trading      345,670    1,321,602    132,179    6,179,869 

 

Derivatives held for trading are generally related to products offered by the Bank to its customers. The Bank shall also take positions expecting to benefit from favorable changes in prices, rates or indexes, i.e. take advantage of the high level of leverage of these contracts to obtain yields, assuming at the same time high market risk. Additionally, they may be held for arbitrage, i.e. to obtain a benefit free of risk for the combination of a derivative product and a portfolio of financial assets, trying to benefit from anomalous situations in the prices of assets in the markets.

 

6.REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank has repurchase agreements of government and private securities, in absolute value, for 18,956,694 and 1,391,909,634, respectively. Maturity of the repurchase agreements as of December 2024 will occur during the month of January 2025. Furthermore, the securities received guarantee repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2023, total 1,479,609,206, and are recognized as an off balance sheet transaction, while the securities delivered that guarantee repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amount to 23,031,652 and 66,304,450, respectively, and are recorded as “Financial assets delivered in guarantee” of the Financial Statements.

 

Profit generated by the Bank as a result of its repurchase agreements arranged during the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2024 and 2023, total 297,684,163 and 428,812,085, respectively, and were accounted for in “Interest income” in the statement of income. In addition, losses generated by the Bank as a result of its repurchase agreements arranged during the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2024 and 2023 total 8,268,119 and 30,211,754, respectively, and are recognized as “Interest expense” in the Statement of income.

 

7.OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement   285,734,398    44,912 
Sundry debtors   156,556,735    230,123,660 
Private securities   185,155    138,064 
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement        2,862,416 
Debtors from operations        24,716 
Other   2,244,858    1,293,096 
Subtotal   444,721,146    234,486,864 
Less: Allowances for ECL   (250,442)   (1,296,294)
Total   444,470,704    233,190,570 

 

 144 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Disclosures related to allowance for ECL are detailed in Note 9 “Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss”.

 

8.LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Non-financial public sector (1)   69,936,579    10,271,322 
Other financial entities   63,132,416    21,700,303 
Other financial entities   63,162,130    21,750,881 
Less: allowance for ECL   (29,714)   (50,578)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   5,641,797,492    3,902,610,100 
Overdrafts   541,134,853    626,939,698 
Documents   1,018,361,177    732,432,669 
Mortgage loans   504,071,972    359,589,458 
Pledge loans   122,617,082    61,251,124 
Personal loans   1,153,204,936    518,869,616 
Credit cards   1,378,563,049    1,055,651,798 
Financial leases   16,449,015    20,730,172 
Other   1,030,452,928    643,576,834 
Less: allowance for ECL   (123,057,520)   (116,431,269)
Total   5,774,866,487    3,934,581,725 

 

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

 

9.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.

 

Exhibit P discloses financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and financial assets not recognized at fair value. This classification is made pursuant to the expressed in Note 3 “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards”. Additionally, Note 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, checking account advance agreements and 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 off balance items are as follows.

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

9.1Loans and other financing measured at amortized cost

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing   5,897,953,721    4,051,063,572 
Individual assessment   1,500,148,974    897,086,209 
Collective assessment   4,397,804,747    3,153,977,363 
Less: Allowance for ECL (1)   (123,087,234)   (116,481,847)
Total   5,774,866,487    3,934,581,725 

 

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

 

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.

 

Internal rating     12/31/2024  
grade  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   %  
Performing      5,602,841,904   107,331,873       5,710,173,777   96.82  
High grade  0.00%  -    3.50%  5,023,192,947   27,078,504       5,050,271,451   85.63  
Standard grade  3.51%  -    7.00%  338,414,728   24,728,616       363,143,344   6.16  
Sub-standard grade  7.01%  -  33.00%  241,234,229   55,524,753       296,758,982   5.03  
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01%  -  99.99%  57,069,647   64,085,088       121,154,735   2.05  
Impaired  100%          66,625,209   66,625,209   1.13  
   Total  5,659,911,551   171,416,961   66,625,209   5,897,953,721   100  
   %  95.96   2.91   1.13   100       

 

Internal rating     12/31/2023 
grade  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing     3,792,693,041   107,415,587       3,900,108,628   96.27 
High grade  0.00%  -    3.50%  3,549,282,187   38,375,336       3,587,657,523   88.56 
Standard grade  3.51%  -    7.00%  161,454,681   24,164,485       185,619,166   4.58 
Sub-standard grade  7.01%  -  33.00%  81,956,173   44,875,766       126,831,939   3.13 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01%  -  99.99%  20,818,792   86,657,976       107,476,768   2.66 
Impaired  100%          43,478,176   43,478,176   1.07 
   Total  3,813,511,833   194,073,563   43,478,176   4,051,063,572   100 
   %  94.14   4.79   1.07   100     

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

9.1.1Loans on an individual assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of corporate loans by grade of credit risk classification, based on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and classification by stages as of the date of the reporting period. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in Note 44 section “Credit risk” to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Internal rating     12/31/2024 
grade  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing     1,467,617,978   15,149,753       1,482,767,731   98.84 
High grade  0.00%  -    3.50%  1,452,583,515   12,098,069       1,464,681,584   97.63 
Standard grade  3.51%  -    7.00%  4,451,091   3,051,684       7,502,775   0.50 
Sub-standard grade  7.01%  -  33.00%  10,583,372           10,583,372   0.71 
Past due but not impaired  33.01%  -  99.99%                    
Impaired  100%          17,381,243   17,381,243   1.16 
   Total  1,467,617,978   15,149,753   17,381,243   1,500,148,974   100 
   %  97.83   1.01   1.16   100     

 

Internal rating     12/31/2023 
grade  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing     827,718,616   15,455,160       843,173,776   93.99 
High grade  0.00%  -    3.50%  749,309,375   9,304,513       758,613,888   84.57 
Standard grade  3.51%  -    7.00%  44,696,724   3,182       44,699,906   4.98 
Sub-standard grade  7.01%  -  33.00%  33,712,517   6,147,465       39,859,982   4.44 
Past due but not impaired  33.01%  -  99.99%      38,587,859       38,587,859   4.30 
Impaired  100%          15,324,574   15,324,574   1.71 
   Total  827,718,616   54,043,019   15,324,574   897,086,209   100 
   %  92.27   6.02   1.71   100     

 

9.1.2Loans on a collective assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of loans portfolio under collective assessment, by grade of credit risk classification based on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and classification by stages as of the date of the reporting period. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in Note 44 section “Credit risk” to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Internal rating     12/31/2024 
grade  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing     4,135,223,926   92,182,120       4,227,406,046   96.13 
High grade  0.00%  -    3.50%  3,570,609,432   14,980,435       3,585,589,867   81.53 
Standard grade  3.51%  -    7.00%  333,963,637   21,676,932       355,640,569   8.09 
Sub-standard grade  7.01%  -  33.00%  230,650,857   55,524,753       286,175,610   6.51 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01%  -  99.99%  57,069,647   64,085,088       121,154,735   2.75 
Impaired  100%          49,243,966   49,243,966   1.12 
   Total  4,192,293,573   156,267,208   49,243,966   4,397,804,747   100 
   %  95.33   3.55   1.12   100     

 

Internal rating     12/31/2023 
grade  Range PD  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing     2,964,974,425   91,960,427       3,056,934,852   96.93 
High grade  0.00%  -    3.50%  2,799,972,812   29,070,823       2,829,043,635   89.70 
Standard grade  3.51%  -    7.00%  116,757,957   24,161,303       140,919,260   4.47 
Sub-standard grade  7.01%  -  33.00%  48,243,656   38,728,301       86,971,957   2.76 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01%  -  99.99%  20,818,792   48,070,117       68,888,909   2.18 
Impaired  100%          28,153,602   28,153,602   0.89 
   Total  2,985,793,217   140,030,544   28,153,602   3,153,977,363   100 
   %  94.67   4.44   0.89   100     

 

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

 

9.2Other debt securities at amortized cost

 

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

 

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

 

   12/31/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds   6,332,597              6,332,597    82.85 
Financial trusts   1,310,610              1,310,610    17.15 
Total   7,643,207              7,643,207    100 
%   100              100      

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds   22,473,671              22,473,671    93.95 
Financial trusts   1,448,430              1,448,430    6.05 
Other private securities             312    312      
Total   23,922,101         312    23,922,413    100 
%   100              100      

 

The related ECL for Corporate Bonds as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 4,117 and 25,541, respectively. The ECL related to Financial trusts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 1,699 and 301, respectively. The ECL related to Other private securities as of December 31, 2023 amounted to 312.

 

9.3Government securities at amortized cost or fair value through OCI

 

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

 

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

 

9.4Other financial assets

 

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

 

   12/31/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets   444,535,991              444,535,991    100 
Total   444,535,991              444,535,991    100 
%   100              100      

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets   234,261,038              234,261,038    100 
Total   234,261,038              234,261,038    100 
%   100              100      

 

The ECL related to these types of instruments amounted to 250,442 and 1,296,294 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

In exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowances for uncollectibility risk”, the ECL movements at sector and product level are also disclosed.

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  9.5 Loans commitment

 

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

 

   12/31/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   3,984,550,273    22,320,115    62,785    4,006,933,173    94.54 
Guarantees granted   185,290,822    325,010         185,615,832    4.38 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments   45,557,863    51,253         45,609,116    1.08 
Total   4,215,398,958    22,696,378    62,785    4,238,158,121    100 
%   99.46    0.54         100      

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   2,992,085,586    23,238,765    5,653    3,015,330,004    84.42 
Guarantees granted   389,151,892              389,151,892    10.90 
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations   87,345,788              87,345,788    2.45 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments   79,566,816    71,304         79,638,120    2.23 
Total   3,548,150,082    23,310,069    5,653    3,571,465,804    100 
%   99.35    0.65         100      

 

The related ECL for undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 7,386,764 and 3,039,468, respectively. The ECL related to guarantees granted as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 279,055 and 1,390,713, respectively. The ECL related to overdraft and unused agreed commitments as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 33,594 and 93,292, respectively.

 

In exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowances for uncollectibility risk”, the ECL movements at sector and product level are also disclosed.

 

10.FINANCIAL ASSETS DELIVERED AS GUARANTEE

 

The composition of financial assets delivered as guarantee as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

   Carrying amount 
Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
For transactions with the BCRA   138,595,967    148,335,239 
For guarantee deposits   72,818,147    41,457,638 
For repo transactions   23,031,652    66,304,450 
Total   234,445,766    256,097,327 

 

The Bank’s Management considers there shall be no losses due to the restrictions on the above listed financial assets.

 

 150 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

11.FAIR VALUE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

 

Note 11 to the consolidated 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 separate 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 fiscal year.

 

-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.

 

Exhibit P “Categories of financial liabilities for residual terms”, presents the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement.

 

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

 

   As of December 31, 2024 
Reconciliation  Debt
instruments
   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   15,278    138,065    4,482,787 
Profit and loss   518,980    (215,154)   5,362,145 
Recognition and derecognition   3,212,353    451,596      
Monetary effect   (362,995)   (189,352)   (3,326,023)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year   3,383,616    185,155    6,518,909 

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   As of December 31, 2023 
Reconciliation  Debt
instruments
   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   6,997,410    335,099    4,645,092 
Transfers from level 3 (1)             (306,237)
Profit and loss   5,078,117    81,143    4,900,032 
Recognition and derecognition   (7,524,345)          
Monetary effect   (4,535,904)   (278,177)   (4,756,100)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year   15,278    138,065    4,482,787 

 

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

 

Note 11 to the consolidated 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 year end.

 

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

 

Financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value

 

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

 

   12/31/2024 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   2,616,967,892    2,616,967,892              2,616,967,892 
Other financial assets   444,285,549    444,285,549              444,285,549 
Loans and other financing   5,774,866,487              5,432,217,583    5,432,217,583 
Other debt securities   2,687,768,166    2,470,198,227    61,476,176         2,531,674,403 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   233,503,577    233,503,577              233,503,577 
Total   11,757,391,671    5,764,955,245    61,476,176    5,432,217,583    11,258,649,004 
                          
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   8,404,894,601    5,525,059,399         2,896,392,407    8,421,451,806 
Repo transactions   18,956,694    18,956,694              18,956,694 
Other financial liabilities   809,323,141    786,070,682    27,767,664         813,838,346 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   43,472,382    41,572,590    1,899,792         43,472,382 
Issued corporate bonds   14,789,758         14,789,758         14,789,758 
Subordinated corporate bonds   419,379,179         404,066,809         404,066,809 
Total   9,710,815,755    6,371,659,365    448,524,023    2,896,392,407    9,716,575,795 

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   2,532,673,657    2,051,832,827              2,051,832,827 
Repo transactions   1,340,514,525    1,148,724,776              1,148,724,776 
Other financial assets   232,964,744    199,574,028              199,574,028 
Loans and other financing   3,934,581,725              3,240,930,799    3,240,930,799 
Other debt securities   305,095,437    92,161,432    121,001,588    106,073,948    319,236,968 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   186,359,926    160,013,955              160,013,955 
Total   8,532,190,014    3,652,307,018    121,001,588    3,347,004,747    7,120,313,353 
                          
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   7,232,833,196    3,608,265,703         2,403,606,179    6,011,871,882 
Repo transactions   51,395,109    51,395,108              51,395,108 
Other financial liabilities   586,849,255    536,810,501    22,860,381         559,670,882 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   43,115,043    16,001,363    480,704         16,482,067 
Issued corporate bonds   134,466,854         125,373,465         125,373,465 
Subordinated corporate bonds   716,731,761         606,781,258         606,781,258 
Total   8,765,391,218    4,212,472,675    755,495,808    2,403,606,179    7,371,574,662 

 

12.BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

On November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors of the BCRA authorized the abovementioned purchase. Detailed information on this transaction is included in Note 12.2 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

13.INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

 

The Bank’s interests in associates and joint ventures are disclosed in Note 13 to the consolidated Financial Statements. For further information on the Bank’s interest in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, see also Exhibit E “Detailed information on interest in other companies”.

 

 153 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

14.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Investment property (see Exhibit F)   61,457,681    58,391,290 
Advanced prepayments   23,498,213    20,013,675 
Tax advances   9,547,685    31,005,807 
Other   478,641    1,811,293 
Total   94,982,220    111,222,065 

 

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 a parent of the Bank;

 

- members of the same group;

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

   As of December 31, 2024 
   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   8,738                                       8,738 
Derivative instruments                                      12,057    12,057 
Other financial assets                  24,906,035                        24,906,035 
Loans and other financing (3)                                             
Documents                                      513,202    513,202 
Overdrafts                            3,810    585    30,793,756    30,798,151 
Credit cards                            3,443    641,496    252,806    897,745 
Financial leases                       244              35,980    36,224 
Personal loans                                 10,071         10,071 
Mortgage loans                                 722,901         722,901 
Other (4)                                 2,448,491    15,280,546    17,729,037 
Guarantees granted                                      28,913,080    28,913,080 
Total assets   8,738              24,906,035    244    7,253    3,823,544    75,801,427    104,547,241 

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   As of December 31, 2024 
   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 
Liabilities                                                  
Deposits        72,405,682    1,442,672    3,407    5,577,942    316,811    19,255,279    10,908,712    109,910,505 
Other financial liabilities                                 5,184    675,777    680,961 
Subordinated corporate bonds        157,267         1,389,194    157,267                   1,703,728 
Other non-financial liabilities                  159,996                   3,224,075    3,384,071 
Total liabilities        72,562,949    1,442,672    1,552,597    5,735,209    316,811    19,260,463    14,808,564    115,679,265 
                                              
Income / (loss)                                             
Interest income        85,005              10,931    235,074    1,866,620    13,201,010    15,398,640 
Interest expense        (229,720)             (442,496)   (78,030)   (394,262)   (1,385,825)   (2,530,333)
Commissions income        168,533         9,150         3,532    959    120,310    302,484 
Commissions expense                  (183,217)        (201,201)   (341)   (518)   (385,277)
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss                                      (790,808)   (790,808)
Other operating income             89    8,019,956    15,702    40,384    85,737    88,724    8,250,592 
Administrative expense                            (4,281,996)        (3,237,144)   (7,519,140)
Other operating expense                                      (1,178,114)   (1,178,114)
Total income / (loss)        23,818    89    7,845,889    (415,863)   (4,282,237)   1,558,713    6,817,635    11,548,044 

 

(1)It includes the 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, 2024 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Associates, Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 12,464,865, 53,200, 901,801, 6,202,228 and 162,093,836, respectively.
(4)It is related to Loans and other financing not disclosed in other items, mainly Other loans, Financing of foreign exchange transactions and Loans with government securities.

 

   As of December 31, 2023 
   Main subsidiaries                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Associates   Key
management
personnel
(2)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Assets                                                                   
Cash and deposits in banks   14,107                                       14,107 
Other financial assets                  18,131,257                        18,131,257 
Loans and other financing (3)                                             
Documents                                      2,797,148    2,797,148 
Overdrafts                                 549,233    5,797,077    6,346,310 
Credit cards                                 1,062,107    280,586    1,342,693 
Financial leases                       67,454              112,370    179,824 
Personal loans                                 10,039         10,039 
Mortgage loans                                 2,748,033         2,748,033 
Other (4)                                 755,905    10,358,628    11,114,533 
Guarantees granted                                      57,396,800    57,396,800 
Total assets   14,107              18,131,257    67,454         5,125,317    76,742,609    100,080,744 

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   As of December 31, 2023 
   Main subsidiaries                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Associates   Key
management
personnel
(2)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Liabilities                                                    
Deposits        34,374,006    563,037    53,746    24,324    662,700    10,911,010    32,521,820    79,110,643 
Other financial liabilities                                 6,019    116,373    122,392 
Issued corporate bonds        6,282,441                                  6,282,441 
Subordinated corporate bonds                  1,702,239    268,775                   1,971,014 
Other non-financial liabilities                                      5,491,426    5,491,426 
Total liabilities        40,656,447    563,037    1,755,985    293,099    662,700    10,917,029    38,129,619    92,977,916 
                                              
Income / (loss)                                             
Interest income        517,247              31,201         4,097,575    11,661,595    16,307,618 
Interest expense                            (199,589)   (430,769)   (242,353)   (872,711)
Commissions income        168,351         124,700         2,591    1,023    143,933    440,598 
Commissions expense                  (100,215)             (229)   (176)   (100,620)
Other operating income        468,825    70    20,386,064    6,729    847         132,019    20,994,554 
Administrative expense                            (2,060,562)   (1,152)   (3,337,513)   (5,399,227)
Other operating expense        (22)                            (1,170,416)   (1,170,438)
Total income / (loss)        1,154,401    70    20,410,549    37,930    (2,256,713)   3,666,448    7,187,089    30,199,774 

 

(1)It includes the amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.
(2)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.
(3)The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2023 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 47,118,241, 149,172, 7,511,928 and 112,163,466, 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.

 

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 December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 6,632,659 and 6,028,649, respectively.

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 32,812,133 and 13,874,951, respectively.

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Board of Directors   13    12 
Senior managers of the key management personnel   9    11 
Total   22    23 

 

 156 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

16.DEPOSITS

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Non-financial public sector   643,700,325    407,437,205 
Financial sector   11,609,878    43,956,526 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   7,749,584,398    6,781,439,465 
Checking accounts   944,085,580    978,965,568 
Saving accounts   4,022,515,454    3,144,275,169 
Time deposits   2,055,177,650    2,276,969,589 
Investment accounts   623,032,936    272,672,783 
Other   104,772,778    108,556,356 
Total   8,404,894,601    7,232,833,196 

 

17.OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants   611,331,052    428,605,251 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending settlement   55,149,470    2,888,745 
Payment orders pending settlement foreign trade   42,635,994    73,742,638 
Collections on account and behalf of others   38,139,961    22,765,765 
Finance leases liabilities   13,958,912    20,342,662 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement   4,885,095    44,912 
Amounts payable for other spot purchases pending settlement        24,715 
Other   43,222,657    38,504,193 
Total   809,323,141    586,918,881 

 

18.LEASES

 

18.1The Bank as a lessee

 

As explained in Note 18.1 to the consolidated Financial Statements, the Bank has lease arrangements mainly for real properties recognized in the item “Property, plant and equipment”.

 

The carrying amounts of lease liabilities and the movements during the fiscal year are as follows:

 

Movements  2024   2023 
At the beginning of the fiscal year   20,342,662    13,259,375 
Additions   9,057,317    12,887,249 
Accretion of interest   2,592,887    1,857,866 
Difference in foreign currency   2,470,829    15,792,173 
Payments   (7,473,974)   (8,428,367)
Monetary effect   (13,030,809)   (15,025,634)
At the end of the fiscal year (see Note 17)   13,958,912    20,342,662 

 

 157 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The short term leases were recognized as expense for an amount of 645,775 and 91,378 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

The table below shows the maturity of the lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

Lease
liabilities
  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
   Total up to
12 months
   Over 12
months
and up to
24 months
   Over 24
months
   Total over
12 months
 
Balances as of 12/31/2024  1,321,201   1,162,668   1,515,111   2,340,473   6,339,453   2,999,332   4,620,127   7,619,459 
Balances as of 12/31/2023  1,074,796   1,406,206   1,850,632   3,259,357   7,590,991   4,497,734   8,253,937   12,751,671 

 

18.1The Bank as a lessor

 

The Bank, as lessor, entered into financial lease contracts, under the usual characteristics of this kind of transactions, without there being any issues that may differentiate them in any aspect from those performed in the Argentine financial market in general. The lease contracts in force do not represent significant balances with respect to the total financing granted by the Bank.

 

The following table shows the reconciliation between the total gross investment of financial leases and the current value of the minimum payment receivables for such leases:

 

   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
   Current value of
minimum
payments
   Total gross
investment
   Current value of
minimum
payments
   Total gross
investment
 
Up to 1 year   5,973,498    13,939,303    6,945,009    26,154,470 
From 1 to 5 years   10,475,517    17,364,678    13,781,633    40,302,984 
Over 5 years        561    3,530    4,299 
Total   16,449,015    31,304,542    20,730,172    66,461,753 

 

Income for non-accrued interests amounted to 14,855,527 and 45,731,581, for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

19.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 December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

 158 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

 

   12/31/2024         
Composition  Within 12
months
   Over 12
months
   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties        500    500    1,089 
Letters of credits, guarantees and other commitments (1)   7,699,413         7,699,413    4,523,473 
Commercial claims in progress (2)   1,563,403    2,847,783    4,411,186    6,002,517 
Labor lawsuits   957,791    436,917    1,394,708    1,379,432 
Pension funds - reimbursement   1,316,111    257,918    1,574,029    2,655,270 
Other        1,824,940    1,824,940    4,273,394 
Total   11,536,718    5,368,058    16,904,776    18,835,175 

 

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

(2)See also Note 41.2.

 

20.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables   121,887,743    110,831,241 
Withholdings and collections   88,534,665    96,704,307 
Taxes payables   55,154,699    73,438,416 
Miscellaneous payables - provisions of goods and services   39,578,079    90,690,473 
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement   7,851,128    3,458,899 
Directors’ and syndics’ fees payable   5,703,732    34,844,358 
Dividends payable (1)        174,519 
Other   2,536,885    9,117,991 
Total   321,246,931    419,260,204 

 

(1)See Note 33 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

21.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAYABLE

 

The table below presents the amounts of employee benefits payable as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Vacation accrual   101,596,166    76,232,341 
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables   20,291,577    34,598,900 
Total   121,887,743    110,831,241 

 

The Bank has not long-term employee benefits or post-employment benefits as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

159

 

 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

22.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 December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

12/31/2024  Without due
date
   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
   Total up to
12 months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets                                             
Cash and deposits in banks   2,616,967,892                                         
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        3,428,686    103,577,366    412,162,714    8,826,547    527,995,313    35,115,497    12,280,867    47,396,364 
Derivative financial instruments        17,589,940    817,939    875,892         19,283,771                
Repo transactions                                             
Other financial assets   74,356,287    315,277,175    98,792    8,426,028         323,801,995         46,312,422    46,312,422 
Loans and other financing (1)   1,440,603    2,229,026,275    596,862,426    676,269,045    671,504,237    4,173,661,983    643,678,478    956,085,423    1,599,763,901 
Other debt securities        4,285,758    422,116,704    69,385,324    64,415,998    560,203,784    27,731,738    2,461,807,004    2,489,538,742 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   211,414,114    23,031,652                   23,031,652                
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   7,736,916                                         
Total assets   2,911,915,812    2,592,639,486    1,123,473,227    1,167,119,003    744,746,782    5,627,978,498    706,525,713    3,476.485,716    4,183,011,429 
                                              
Liabilities                                             
Deposits   5,476,206,366    2,412,235,081    359,993,288    93,798,896    62,521,235    2,928,548,500    127,992    11,743    139,735 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss        38,403                   38,403                
Derivative financial instruments        288,116    451,131    417,060    165,295    1,321,602                
Repo transactions        18,956,694                   18,956,694                
Other financial liabilities        786,441,794    2,327,809    1,864,502    2,826,466    793,460,571    4,600,584    11,261,986    15,862,570 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        18,535,607    16,520,632    7,963,385    95,037    43,114,661    183,346    174,375    357,721 
Issued corporate bonds             49,843         14,739,915    14,789,758                
Subordinated corporate bonds                  6,379,179         6,379,179    413,000,000         413,000,000 
Total liabilities   5,476,206,366    3,236,495,695    379,342,703    110,423,022    80,347,948    3,806,609,368    417,911,922    11,448,104    429,360,026 

 

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

 

12/31/2023  Without due
date
   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
   Total up to
12 months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets                                             
Cash and deposits in banks   2,532,673,657                                         
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        28,065    519,271,595    1,295,426,211    1,794,026,600    3,608,752,471    12,189,656    34,799,939    46,989,595 
Derivative financial instruments        17,285,994    7,375,073    3,960,195         28,621,262                
Repo transactions        1,340,514,525                   1,340,514,525                
Other financial assets   74,625,792    31,800,848    33,575    6,472,209         38,306,632    75,152    120,182,994    120,258,146 
Loans and other financing (1)   17,082,454    1,933,682,577    479,259,305    376,563,750    342,261,313    3,131,766,945    291,331,550    494,400,776    785,732,326 
Other debt securities        272,753    594,433    96,537,749    123,475,647    220,880,582    549,298,802    66,462,487    615,761,289 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   189,792,877    66,304,450                   66,304,450                
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   5,710,264                                         
Total assets   2,819,885,044    3,389,889,212    1,006,533,981    1,778,960,114    2,259,763,560    8,435,146,867    852,895,160    715,846,196    1,568,741,356 

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

12/31/2023  Without due
date
   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
   Total up to
12 months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Liabilities                                             
Deposits   3,554,864,117    3,192,745,138    300,540,316    97,200,197    87,058,861    3,677,544,512    415,201    9,366    424,567 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss        16,909                   16,909                
Derivative financial instruments        1,681,314    2,273,199    283,932    1,941,424    6,179,869                
Repo transactions        51,395,109                   51,395,109                
Other financial liabilities        561,026,596    2,321,484    2,208,642    3,908,756    569,465,478    5,855,529    11,597,874    17,453,403 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        20,043,552    7,862,916    966,976         28,873,444    13,913,188    328,411    14,241,599 
Issued corporate bonds             6,923    29,479,027    93,077,729    122,563,679    11,903,175         11,903,175 
Subordinated corporate bonds                  12,498,736         12,498,736         704,233,025    704,233,025 
Total liabilities   3,554,864,117    3,826,908,618    313,004,838    142,637,510    185,986,770    4,468,537,736    32,087,093    716,168,676    748,255,769 

 

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

 

23.DISCLOSURES BY OPERATING SEGMENT

 

The Bank has an approach of its banking business that is described in Note 23 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

24.INCOME TAX

 

a)Inflation adjustment on income tax and corporate income tax rate

 

Note 24 to the consolidated Financial Statements summarizes the legal aspects of the inflation adjustment on income tax and the corporate income tax rate.

 

b)The main items of deferred income tax:

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Deferred tax assets          
Loans and other financing   37,587,031    55,845,713 
Provisions and employee benefits   11,717,401    12,089,895 
Allowances for contingencies   3,111,028    3,724,577 
Leases   2,261,915    3,955,143 
Investments in other companies   1,010,385    1,356,082 
Tax losses   65,349,185      
Other   3,748,878    9,556,914 
Total deferred tax assets   124,785,823    86,528,324 
Deferred tax liabilities          
Property, plant and equipment and other non-financial assets   85,263,323    88,371,696 
Intangible assets   50,376,795    49,946,912 
Tax effects on forward sales   9,404,692    34,121,590 
Government securities   55,142,897      
Other   3,698,787    11,684,528 
Total deferred tax liabilities   203,886,494    184,124,726 
Net deferred tax liabilities   79,100,671    97,596,402 

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Changes in net deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are summarized as follows:

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Net deferred tax liabilities at the beginning of the fiscal year   97,596,402    94,189,046 
(Profit) / expense from deferred taxes recognized in the statement of income   (18,495,731)   3,407,356 
Net deferred tax liabilities at fiscal year end   79,100,671    97,596,402 

 

The income tax charge exposed in the Statement of income and Other Comprehensive Income differs from the income tax charge that would result if all profits had been taxed at the current tax rate.

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Current income tax charge (1)   21,912,720    567,656,967 
(Profit) / expense from deferred income tax   (18,495,731)   3,407,356 
Charge from income tax recognized in the statement of income   3,416,989    571,064,323 
(Profit) / expense from income tax recognized in other comprehensive income   (41,102,427)   36,263,592 
Total   (37,685,438)   607,327,915 

 

(1)Includes the restatement in constant currency of the current tax charge generated during the year, the adjustments recognized in the current year for previous periods and the effects of including in the OCI the applicable portion of the current tax.

 

The table below shows the reconciliation between income tax and the amounts obtained by applying the current tax rate in Argentina to the income carrying amount:

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Income carrying amount before income tax   327,560,045    1,838,478,836 
Applicable income tax rate   35%   35%
Income tax on income carrying amount   114,646,016    643,467,593 
Net permanent differences and other tax effects including the fiscal inflation adjustment   (111,229,027)   (72,403,270)
Total income tax   3,416,989    571,064,323 

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the effective income tax rate is 1% and 30.9%, respectively.

 

Note 24 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the reimbursement actions filed by the Bank with the former AFIP, referred to income tax, for previous fiscal periods.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

25.COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time          
Commissions related to obligations   288,878,684    298,031,444 
Commissions related to credit cards   175,788,358    172,235,847 
Commissions related to insurance   32,070,531    26,591,082 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   16,938,543    11,089,619 
Commissions related to loans   14,199,151    2,972,625 
Commissions related to securities value   7,039,536    5,065,460 
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted   5,191,319    1,194,708 
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period          
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   3,961,652    1,095,078 
Commissions related to credit cards   2,642,933    2,266,524 
Commissions related to loans   154,094    161,472 
Commissions related to obligations   2,015    8,091 
Total   546,866,816    520,711,950 

 

26.DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos   124,097,735    1,690,125,260 
Income from foreign currency exchange   13,253,007    6,390,817 
Total   137,350,742    1,696,516,077 

 

27.OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Adjustments and interest from other receivables   34,075,175    43,369,812 
Services   31,166,786    26,286,698 
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses   18,964,893    16,964,556 
Other receivables from financial intermediation   6,344,717    11,391,183 
Other   26,847,719    20,392,994 
Total   117,399,290    118,405,243 

 

28.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Remunerations   464,696,451    401,737,398 
Payroll taxes   115,054,859    100,897,482 
Compensations and bonuses to employees   73,070,676    65,219,149 
Employee services   23,721,305    18,778,128 
Total   676,543,291    586,632,157 

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

29.ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Taxes   69,922,916    56,925,435 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   53,916,091    45,874,813 
Armored truck, documentation and events   38,380,845    33,509,184 
Other fees   37,391,096    34,776,716 
Security services   30,443,699    25,912,720 
Electricity and communications   29,501,910    22,549,986 
Advertising and publicity   21,838,264    19,659,484 
Software   20,753,028    20,683,112 
Fees to directors and syndics   15,611,917    53,559,979 
Hired administrative services   9,583,321    6,575,002 
Representation, travel and transportation   5,791,588    5,338,338 
Insurance   3,816,269    2,509,949 
Stationery and office supplies   1,938,677    2,311,677 
Leases   1,420,711    1,021,716 
Other   9,587,822    10,958,806 
Total   349,898,154    342,166,917 

 

30.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Turnover tax   363,457,761    407,948,508 
From credit cards   146,103,465    133,470,001 
Other adjustments and interests for miscellaneous obligations   28,630,993    4,436,992 
Charges for other provisions   15,902,917    19,028,538 
Insurance claims   11,989,522    12,429,670 
Loss from sale or impairment of investment in properties and other non-financial assets   11,261,409    3,008,783 
Mischance   7,559,826    5,596,608 
Donations   1,847,343    2,711,771 
Taxes   562,702    704,568 
Loss on sale or impairment of property, plant and equipment   216,751      
Charges for administrative, disciplinary and criminal sanctions   432      
Other   65,787,057    86,031,243 
Total   653,320,178    675,366,682 

 

31.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 fiscal year. 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.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

 

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

 

Description  12/31/2024   12/31/2023   12/31/2022 
Cash and deposits in banks   2,616,967,892    2,532,673,657    1,627,601,906 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   101,197,818    285,847,155      
Other debt securities             3,333,167,917 
Total   2,718,165,710    2,818,520,812    4,960,769,823 

 

32.CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2024, amounted to 639,413. See also Exhibit K.

 

33.DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE

 

Note 34 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the Deposit Guarantee Insurance System and the scope thereof.

 

Banco Macro SA holds a 9.2699% interest in the capital stock according to the percentages disclosed by BCRA Communiqué “B” 12755 issued on March 4, 2024.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

34.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

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

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities          
           
· Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law due in 2033, used as collateral for the Credit Program for the reactivation of production in the Province of San Juan.   2,015,954    2,065,708 
· Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law expired in 2033 for the minimum consideration required for the performance of Agents in the new categories provided for by Resolution No. 622/13 and amendments of the CNV.   1,085,302    596,289 
· National Treasury Bonds in pesos with CER adjustment of 2% due on 11/09/2026 used as collateral for the Credit Program for the reactivation of production in the Province of San Juan.   371,593    515,995 
· National Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% due on 02/14/2025 as of December 31, 2024 and Argentine Nation Bonds in dual currency due on 02/28/2024, as of December 31, 2023, for the contribution to the Guarantee Fund II in BYMA in accordance with art. 45 of Law 26,831 and its complementary regulations established in the CNV Rules (NT 2013 and amendments)   20,298    2,767,575 
· Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law maturing in 2033, affected as collateral for the Sectoral Credit Program of the Province of San Juan, a productive investment financing fund.        310,622 
· Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law maturing in 2033 as of December 31, 2023, affected as collateral for the Regional Economies Competitiveness Program - IDB Loan No. 3174/OC-AR.        32,763 
· Other.   6,878      
  Subtotal Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities   3,500,025    6,288,952 
             
Other financial assets          
           
· Interests derived from contributions made as protector partner (1).   27,188,239    17,794,084 
· Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the CABA for turnover tax differences.   827    1,801 
  Subtotal Other financial assets   27,189,066    17,795,885 
             
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.   138,595,967    148,335,239 
· Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.   68,314,367    18,506,425 
· For securities forward contracts.   23,031,652    66,304,449 
· Other guarantee deposits.   4,503,780    22,951,214 
  Subtotal Financial assets delivered as guarantee   234,445,766    256,097,327 
             
Other non-financial assets          
           
· Real property related to a call option sold.        16,202,079 
  Subtotal Other non-financial assets        16,202,079 
Total   265,134,857    296,384,243 

 

(1)As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, it corresponds to contributions to the Fintech SGR, Alianza SGR and Innova SGR risk fund. In order to maintain the tax benefits generated by these contributions, they must remain between two and three years from the date of their making.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

35.TRUST ACTIVITIES

 

Note 36 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the different trust agreements according to the business purpose sought by the Bank, which may be summarized as follows:

 

35.1Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the debt securities with investment purposes and certificates of participation in financial trusts with investment purposes amounted to 4,859,563 and 1,586,495, respectively.

 

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

 

35.2Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank (Securitization)

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SAU of this type of trusts amounted to 5,220 and 5,740, respectively.

 

35.3Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, considering the latest accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 4,732,462 and 1,746,420, respectively.

 

35.4Trusts in which the Bank acts as Trustee (Management)

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 15,809,279 and 15,068,237, respectively.

 

36.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 its acronym in Spanish) - Depositary Company, Clearing and Settlement Agent and Trading Agent - comprehensive (ALyC y AN – Integral, for its acronym in Spanish) and is registered in the “List of authorized companies to guarantee capital market instruments”, as described in Note 37.1.1 to the consolidated Financial Statements. Note 37.3 to the mentioned Financial Statements describes the number of shares subscribed by third parties and the assets held by the Bank in its capacity as depositary company.

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2024 stated in Units of Purchasing Power (UVAs, for its acronym in Spanish) amounted to 3,112,978,093 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 34 and the cash deposits in BCRA accounts 000285 and 80285 belonging to the Bank.

 

In addition, Note 37.2 to the consolidated Financial Statements presents the general policy of documents in custody, describing which information has been disclosed and delivered to third parties for custody.

 

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

 

The items recognized by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for December 2024 are described in Note 38 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

Note 39 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the penalties applied and the summary proceedings filed by the BCRA against the Bank, classified as follows:

 

-Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA.

-Penalties applied by the BCRA.

-Penalties applied by the UIF.

-Summary proceedings before the CNV and the UIF.

 

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

 

39.CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

 

Note 40 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes liabilities for corporate bonds issued by the Bank. The corporate bonds liabilities recorded by the Bank are as follows:

 

Corporate Bonds  Original value   Residual face
value as of
12/31/2024
   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Subordinated Resettable – Class A  USD 400,000,000   USD 400,000,000    419,379,179    716,731,761 
Non-subordinated – Class E  USD 17,000,000   USD 17,000,000         29,964,468 
Non-subordinated – Class F  USD 53,000,000   USD 53,000,000         93,640,297 
Non-subordinated – Series XXXII    1,000,000     1,000,000    14,789,758    10,862,089 
Total               434,168,937    851,198,615 

 

40.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 December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties   8,827,195,801    6,012,962,303 
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)   1,882,559,194    1,705,016,083 
Checks already deposited and pending clearance   253,128,917    237,394,262 
Outstanding checks not yet paid   181,059,707    172,261,267 

 

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

 

41.TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

41.1Tax claims

 

Note 42.1 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the most relevant claims filed by the former AFIP and the tax authorities of the relevant jurisdictions.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the abovementioned proceedings other than those already disclosed.

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

41.2Other claims

 

Note 42.2 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the most relevant claims filed by the different consumers’ associations.

 

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

 

42.RESTRICTION ON DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTION

 

Note 43 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the main legal provisions regulating the restriction on dividends distribution and the decisions made by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 12, 2024.

 

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

 

Note 44 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the main guidelines of the Bank as to capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management.

 

Minimum capital:

 

The table below details the minimum capital requirement of the Bank, effective for the month of December 2024, along with its integration (computable equity liability) at the end of such month:

 

Item  12/31/2024 
Minimum capital requirement   912,762,873 
Computable equity   3,685,902,839 
Capital surplus   2,773,139,966 

 

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

 

The international and domestic macroeconomics environments in which the Bank operates and its impacts are described in Note 45 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

45.EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

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

 

46.ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

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

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 169Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A
 
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Holdings   Position 
       12/31/2024   12/31/2023   12/31/2024 
Name  Identification  Fair
Value
   Fair
value
level
   Book
amounts
   Book
amounts
   Position
without
options
   Options   Final
position
 
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                                       
                                        
-  Local                                       
Government securities                                       
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2025   9244        1    410,772,009         410,772,009         410,772,009 
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER 4.25% – Maturity: 02-14-2025   9180        1    99,830,314    107,773    100,488,140         100,488,140 
Treasury Bills of the Province of Neuquén S01 C01 – Maturity: 04-19-2026   42753        2    10,738,000    19,965,007    10,738,000         10,738,000 
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 12-15-2026   9249        1    10,437,421         10,437,421         10,437,421 
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 12-15-2027   9250        1    8,480,499         8,480,499         8,480,499 
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 09-11-2025   5925        1    4,890,687    5,142,875    4,890,687         4,890,687 
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 03-31-2026   9257        1    3,498,404         3,498,404         3,498,404 
Argentine Treasury Bills capitalizable in pesos - Maturity 03-31-2025   9256        1    3,031,795         3,101,958         3,101,958 
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 10-30-2026   9213        1    2,015,848         2,015,848         2,015,848 
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2028   9242        1    1,402,530         1,402,530         1,402,530 
Other                 6,385,646    3,608,771,761    6,599,846    (17,973,945)   (11,374,099)
                                        
Subtotal local government securities (1)                 561,483,153    3,633,987,416    562,425,342    (17,973,945)   544,451,397 
Private securities                                       
YPF SA C025 Negotiable Obligations – Maturity: 02-13-2026   57118        2    10,524,314    21,223,111    10,524,314         10,524,314 
Fiduciary Debt Securities Confibono Financial Trust            3    2,632,564         2,632,564         2,632,564 
Fiduciary Debt Securities Secubono Financial Trust            3    731,234         731,234         731,234 
Utility Company Securities            3    19,818    15,278    19,818         19,818 
Vista Energy Argentina SAU C20 Negotiable Obligations – Maturity: 07-20-2025   57081        1    594    1,104    594         594 
Newsan SA C014 Negotiable Obligations – Maturity: 02-14-2024   56847                  515,157                
                                        
Subtotal local private securities (1)                 13,908,524    21,754,650    13,908,524         13,908,524 
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                 575,391,677    3,655,742,066    576,333,866    (17,973,945)   558,359,921 

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

·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.

 

Additionally, with almost all the instruments received, the Bank acquired put options with the BCRA. These options give the Bank the opportunity to sell (put option) the underlying asset at a value determined by the applicable BCRA regulations. In this transaction, the options can be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument. Considering the terms and conditions of these put options established by the BCRA, they are considered "out of the money" with a fair value equal to zero. As of December 31, 2024, all of the operations were exercised. As of December 31, 2023, the notional value of these options was 2,435,250,848.

 

In addition, in August 2024, the Bank entered again into voluntary debt exchange under the terms of section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The security involved in such exchange transaction was as follows:

 

·Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025 (T2X5) for a face value of 2,000,000,000.

 

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

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 170Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Holdings   Position 
       12/31/2024   12/31/2023   12/31/2024 
Name  Identification   Fair
Value
   Fair
value
level
   Book
amounts
   Book
amounts
   Position
without
options
   Options  Final
position
 
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                               
                                
Measured at fair value through other comprehensive income                               
-  Local                               
Government securities                               
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025  9180       1   361,931,363   428,113,929   361,931,363      361,931,363 
Argentine government US dollar step-up bonds - Maturity: 07-09-2030  5921       1   42,997   40,211   42,997      42,997 
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos adjustable by CER 3.75% - Maturity: 04-14-2024  9178               72,426,440            
Argentine government Treasury Bonds in pesos - Maturity 05-23-2027  9132               14,520,409            
Argentine government Treasury Bonds in pesos - Maturity 08-23-2025  9196               5,995,642            
Argentine government Treasury Bonds in pesos BADLAR for 0.7 - Maturity 11-23-2027  9166               5,657,479            
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 10-14-2024  9179               4,792,324            
                                
Subtotal local government securities (2)              361,974,360   531,546,434   361,974,360      361,974,360 
Total Other debt securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income              361,974,360   531,546,434   361,974,360      361,974,360 
Measured at amortized cost                               
-  Local                               
Government securities                               
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2027  9241   2,282,247,204   1   2,435,440,396       2,457,529,859   (2,286,308,790) 171,221,069 
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos – Maturity: 08-23-2025  9196   168,340,000   1   171,404,610   97,916,589   171,404,610      171,404,610 
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos – Maturity: 05-23-2027  9132   35,337,120   2   35,419,626   76,809,027   35,419,626      35,419,626 
Debt securities of the Province of Buenos Aires variable rate - Maturity 05-12-2027  42868   10,700,000   1   10,653,551       10,653,551      10,653,551 
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos BADLAR for 0.7 – Maturity: 11-23-2027  9166   8,184,061   2   8,201,432   30,664,378   8,201,432      8,201,432 
Debt securities of the Province of Córdoba in pesos C04 - Maturity 05-12-2027  42876   7,271,600   2   7,188,560       7,188,560      7,188,560 
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033  45696   4,706,869   1   5,925,895   3,255,823   5,925,895      5,925,895 
Letters of the Municipality of Córdoba Series L – Maturity: 03-16-2025  42808   3,106,095   2   3,038,915       3,038,915      3,038,915 
Public Title of the municipality of Córdoba S01 – Maturity: 09-09-2026  42850   2,603,384   2   2,607,882       2,607,882      2,607,882 
BADLAR bonds of the municipality of Rosario – Maturity: 07-05-2026  42836   248,606   2   249,908       249,908      249,908 
Other                  545,535            
                                
Subtotal local government securities              2,680,130,775   209,191,352   2,702,220,238   (2,286,308,790) 415,911,448 

 

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

 

·Argentine government 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 4,516,000,000.

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

·Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 01-20-2023 (X20E3) for a face value of 290,000,000.

 

With almost all of the instruments received, the Bank acquired put options with the BCRA. These options give the Bank the opportunity to sell (put option) the underlying asset at a value determined by the applicable BCRA regulations. In this transaction, the options can be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument. Considering the terms and conditions of these put options established by the BCRA, they are considered "out of the money" with a fair value equal to zero.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 171Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Holdings  Position 
      12/31/2024  12/31/2023  12/31/2024 
Name  Identification  Fair
Value
  Fair
value
level
  Book
amounts
  Book
amounts
  Position
without
options
  Options  Final
position
 
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (continued)                               
BCRA bills                               
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 10-03-2024                   22,007,277           
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-18-2024                   15,845,244           
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 10-19-2024                   8,802,914           
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-15-2024                   7,218,390           
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-06-2024                   4,929,631           
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-08-2024                   4,225,398           
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-13-2024                   3,697,224           
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-20-2024                   3,169,049           
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 10-18-2024                   1,760,582           
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-03-2024                   352,117           
Subtotal BCRA bills                   72,007,826           
Private securities                               
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C20 - Maturity: 07-20-2025 (3)   57081   4,204,154   1   3,291,441   5,616,457   3,291,441     3,291,441 
Corporate bonds Vista Oil y Gas Argentina SAU C15 - Maturity: 01-20-2025 (3)   56637   3,182,419   2   2,807,679   4,779,528   2,807,679     2,807,679 
Fiduciary Debt Securities Financial Trust Red Surcos S033 CL.A - Maturity 05-07-2025       775,074   2   787,300       787,300     787,300 
Fiduciary Debt Securities Secubono Financial Trust S237 CL.A - Maturity 07-28-2025   58318   506,740   2   504,278       504,278     504,278 
Corporate bonds SME Liliana SRL Guaranteed S01 - Maturity: 04-18-2025   57457   242,787   2   229,360   914,764   229,360     229,360 
Fiduciary Debt Securities Financial Trust Payway Collection Acel S01 CL.B – Maturity: 04-15-2025   57771   18,290   2   17,333       17,333     17,333 
Vista Energy Argentina SAU C13 Negotiable Obligations – Maturity: 08-08-2024 (3)   56207               5,181,048           
Corporate bonds Volkswagen Financial Services C010 - Maturity: 10-12-2024   57447               4,189,179           
Corporate bonds MSU SA C06 - Maturity: 11-02-2024   56530               1,767,156           
Fiduciary Debt Securities Financial Trust Confibono S73 CL.A - Maturity 05-20-2024   57520               1,033,125           
Other                   415,002           
Subtotal local private securities               7,637,391   23,896,259   7,637,391     7,637,391 
Total Other debt securities measured at amortized cost (4)               2,687,768,166   305,095,437   2,709,857,629  (2,286,308,790) 423,548,839 
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES               3,049,742,526   836,641,871   3,071,831,989  (2,286,308,790) 785,523,199 

 

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

(4)As of December 31, 2024, the Bank maintains put options with the BCRA on government securities with a total notional value of 2,286,308,790.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 172Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Holdings   Position 
       12/31/2024   12/31/2023   12/31/2024 
Name  Identification   Fair
Value
  Fair
value
level
   Book
amounts
   Book
amounts
   Position
without
options
   Options   Final
position
 
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                                     
Measured at fair value through profit or loss                                     
-  Local                                     
Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA           3    5,151,280    3,635,456    5,151,280        5,151,280 
C.O.E.L.S.A           3    952,842    527,911    952,842        952,842 
Matba Rofex SA   30023       1    949,778    909,359    949,778        949,778 
Sedesa           3    136,485    81,961    136,485        136,485 
AC Inversora SA           3    134,368    85,324    134,368        134,368 
Mercado a Término Rosario SA           3    86,496    55,970    86,496        86,496 
Provincanje SA           3    15,290    33,296    15,290        15,290 
Argencontrol SA           3    4,388    1,864    4,388        4,388 
San Juan Tennis Club SA           3    437    952    437        437 
Garantizar SGR           3    10    22    10        10 
Acindar SA                     3,147               
Subtotal local                7,431,374    5,335,262    7,431,374        7,431,374 
-  Foreign                                     
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA   80033       1    268,229    318,118    268,229        268,229 
Sociedad de Telecomunicaciones Financieras Interbancarias Mundiales   80034       3    37,313    56,884    37,313        37,313 
Subtotal foreign                305,542    375,002    305,542        305,542 
Total measured at fair value through profit or loss                7,736,916    5,710,264    7,736,916        7,736,916 
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                7,736,916    5,710,264    7,736,916        7,736,916 
TOTAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES                3,632,871,119    4,498,094,201    3,655,902,771    (2,304,282,735)  1,351,620,036 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 173Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B
 
 
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

COMMERCIAL  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
In normal situation   1,718,455,874    1,889,640,692 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   88,590,489    149,444,725 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   153,633,954    150,736,175 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,476,231,431    1,589,459,792 
           
Subject to special monitoring   3,051,684      
In observation          
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   3,051,684      
           
Troubled        10,365,556 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral        7,937,735 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral        2,427,821 
           
With high risk of insolvency   5,165,530    8,655,879 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral        706,538 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   4,582,710    5,906,753 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   582,820    2,042,588 
           
Irrecoverable   10,349,650    4,732,820 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   4,655,113      
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   5,694,537    4,732,820 
           
Subtotal commercial   1,737,022,738    1,913,394,947 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 174Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Performing   4,301,341,270    2,688,627,267 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   326,773,220    195,893,176 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   247,528,048    164,312,012 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   3,727,040,002    2,328,422,079 
           
Low risk   48,174,818    22,681,403 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   932,904    553,742 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   3,032,659    587,095 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   44,209,255    21,540,566 
           
Low risk - in special treatment   453,572    168,804 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   453,572    168,804 
           
Medium risk   32,923,835    15,251,883 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   168,960    290,701 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   658,509    346,307 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   32,096,366    14,614,875 
           
High risk   22,522,436    14,610,885 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   229,321    417,965 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   149,397    196,699 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   22,143,718    13,996,221 
           
Irrecoverable   7,846,953    7,178,852 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   2,700    7,363 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   495,717    754,052 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   7,348,536    6,417,437 
           
Subtotal consumer and mortgage   4,413,262,884    2,748,519,094 
Total   6,150,285,622    4,661,914,041 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 175Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual figures as established by the BCRA. The reconciliation with the separate Statements of financial position is listed below:

 

   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing   5,774,866,487    3,934,581,725 
Added:          
Allowances for loans and other financing   123,087,234    116,481,847 
Adjustment amortized cost and fair value   15,465,059    32,222,724 
Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost   1,310,610    1,448,430 
Corporate bonds   6,332,597    22,473,671 
Subtract:          
Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value   (2,001,313)   (1,430,156)
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities   231,224,948    556,135,800 
Total computable items   6,150,285,622    4,661,914,041 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 176Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT C
 
 
CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Number of customers  Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   518,033,113    8.42    608,304,569    13.05 
50 next largest customers   539,038,863    8.76    682,315,841    14.64 
100 next largest customers   306,044,231    4.98    371,692,896    7.97 
Other customers   4,787,169,415    77.84    2,999,600,735    64.34 
Total (1)   6,150,285,622    100.00    4,661,914,041    100.00 

 

(1)See reconciliation in Exhibit B.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 177Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT D
 
 
BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Remaining terms to maturity    
Item  Matured  Up to 1
month
  Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
  Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
  Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
  Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
  Over 24
months
  Total 
Non-financial public sector       5,116,929   12,846,907   13,291,156   32,391,066   34,618,331       98,264,389 
Financial sector       62,559,826   175,590   243,096   8,383,578   1,587,714   3,882   72,953,686 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   33,223,161   2,274,014,809   818,834,697   956,037,245   1,085,543,229   1,183,453,866   1,310,219,106   7,661,326,113 
Total   33,223,161   2,341,691,564   831,857,194   969,571,497   1,126,317,873   1,219,659,911   1,310,222,988   7,832,544,188 

 

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

 

BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Remaining terms to maturity    
Item  Matured  Up to 1
month
  Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
  Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
  Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
  Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
  Over 24
months
  Total 
Non-financial public sector   235   6,861,636   3,086,386   237,839   396,354   457,441       11,039,891 
Financial sector       16,932,594   813,452   5,688,866   8,538,159   4,721,603   1,851,895   38,546,569 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   32,915,978   2,177,241,575   812,922,246   751,736,644   793,386,547   697,987,930   727,175,056   5,993,365,976 
Total   32,916,213   2,201,035,805   816,822,084   757,663,349   802,321,060   703,166,974   729,026,951   6,042,952,436 

 

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

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 178Chairperson

 

 

 

EXHIBIT E

 

DETAILED INFORMATION ON INTERESTS IN OTHER COMPANIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

             Information of the issuer
   Shares of interest            Data from latest Financial Statements
Detail  Class   Unit
face
value
   Votes
per
share
   Number   Amount
12/31/2024
   Amount
12/31/2023
   Main
business
activity
  Year-end
date
period /
year
   Capital
stock
   Shareholders'
equity
   Income for
the period /
year
 
In financial entities
- Controlled
Foreign
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Macro Bank Limited  Common   1   1   39,816,899   45,602,531   59,620,178   Banking entity  12/31/2024   86,501   45,602,533   7,075,679 
Subtotal foreign                  45,602,531   59,620,178                    
Total in controlled financial entities                  45,602,531   59,620,178                    
Total in financial entities                  45,602,531   59,620,178                    
                                            
In complementary service companies-
Controlled Local
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Macro Securities SAU  Common   1   1   12,885,683   176,778,429   120,900,432   Stock market services  12/31/2024   12,886   176,574,310   55,136,247 
Macro Fondos SGFCISA  Common   1   1   327,183   7,568,943   4,126,481   Managing Partner of FCI  12/31/2024   1,713   39,698,480   29,526,298 
Macro Fiducia SAU  Common   1   1   47,387,236   1,415,049   1,313,541   Services  12/31/2024   47,387   1,423,507   (213,467)
Argenpay SAU  Common   1   1   1,001,200,000   15,165,993   15,110,808   Electronic payment services  12/31/2024   1,001,200   15,176,497   60,726 
Fintech SGR  Common   1   1   119,993   543,155   338,163   Mutual guarantee company  12/31/2024   480   2,172,676   1,690,825 
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)  Common   1   1   615,519   3,100,812   2,425,122   Grain brokerage  12/31/2024   616   2,374,506   1,358,549 
BMA Asset Management SA  Common   10   1   91,950   16,243,707   15,821,263   Managing Partner of FCI  12/31/2024   920   16,243,707   422,440 
BMA Valores SA  Common   1   1   52,419,500   5,713,373   5,729,984   Stock market services  12/31/2024   52,420   5,713,373   (16,608)
Subtotal local                  226,529,461   165,765,794                    
Total in controlled complementary services companies                  226,529,461   165,765,794                    
- Associates and joint ventures Local                        
Uniones Transitorias de Empresas                  2,775,857   1,804,192   Management of tax services                
Play Digital SA  Common   1   1   518,193,951   1,505,724   1,627,696   Electronic, technological and computer services  09/30/2024   5,429,001   10,335,770   (15,706,484)
Finova SA  Common   1   1   225,000   176,225   205,896   Informatics services  09/30/2024   450   352,450   (278,782)
Alianza SGR  Common   1   1   599,955   117,708   6,555   Mutual guarantee company  09/30/2024   2,400   470,868   447,819 
Subtotal local                  4,575,514   3,644,339                    
Total in complementary services associates companies and joint ventures                  4,575,514   3,644,339                    
Total in complementary services companies                  231,104,975   169,410,133                    
                                            
In other associates
- Associates and joint ventures
Local
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Macro Warrants SA  Common   1   1   50,000   26,305   25,219   Issue of warrants  09/30/2024   1,000   526,094   (247,061)
Subtotal local                  26,305   25,219                    
Total in other associates and joint ventures                  26,305   25,219                    
Total investments in other companies                  276,733,811   229,055,530                    

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  179Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT F

 

CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                  Depreciation    
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   733,254,730   50   8,419,607   32,981,451   6,240,470   113,333,266   17,419  37,391,643   20,640,973   96,600,015   618,333,341 
Furniture and facilities   128,712,673   10   3,383,521   30,102,472   3,412,639   73,323,687   (426)   28,861,026   8,746,522   53,208,757   52,197,604 
Machinery and equipment   212,859,426   5   23,911,488   123,091,177   765,112   159,808,258   (1,334)   122,635,409   19,960,380   57,131,895   57,312,954 
Vehicles   23,021,021   5   2,375,567   1,895,341      16,462,719       1,212,414   2,446,060   17,696,365   5,804,882 
Other   16,249,720           16,249,720       16,152,357       16,152,357             
Work in progress   18,611,532       23,756,323   312,766   (9,659,447)                      32,395,642 
Right of use real property   75,671,426   5   10,301,628   14,783,666   (1,605,439)   58,090,090   (857,214)  14,133,108   10,106,038   53,205,806   16,378,143 
Right of use furniture   5,425,812   5           1,605,438   933,053   857,214       503,270   2,293,537   4,737,713 
Total property, plant and equipment    1,213,806,340       72,148,134   219,416,593   758,773  438,103,430   15,659   220,385,957   62,403,243   280,136,375   787,160,279 

 

CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                  Depreciation    
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   645,607,014   50   85,681,066   936,239   2,902,889   98,071,687   (77,560)  195,610   15,534,749   113,333,266   619,921,464 
Furniture and facilities   99,207,982   10   26,609,292   1,003,213   3,898,612   64,194,566   1,688,072   1,001,018   8,442,067   73,323,687   55,388,986 
Machinery and equipment   145,380,722   5   82,342,767   15,645,543   781,480   151,650,629   81,294   13,396,213   21,472,548   159,808,258   53,051,168 
Vehicles   19,060,921   5   5,778,913   1,798,930   (19,883)  15,609,830   142,847   1,458,829   2,168,871   16,462,719   6,558,302 
Other                   16,249,720   16,132,886   19,471           16,152,357   97,363 
Work in progress   8,791,431       21,487,086   1,866,223   (9,800,762)                      18,611,532 
Right of use real property   54,831,707   5   27,291,452   6,461,156   9,423   54,927,736   (1,508)  5,259,031   8,422,893   58,090,090   17,581,336 
Right of use furniture       5   5,425,812                       933,053   933,053   4,492,759 
Total property, plant and equipment   972,879,777       254,616,388   27,711,304   14,021,479  400,587,334   1,852,616   21,310,701   56,974,181   438,103,430   775,702,910 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  180Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT F

(continued)

 

CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                  Depreciation    
Item  Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Total life
estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers  Accumulated  Transfers  Decreases  For the
fiscal year
  At the end  Residual
value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                              
Leased properties   2,689,602   50           (1)  464,710           52,362    517,072   2,172,529 
Other investment properties   56,940,511   50   3,222,592   (18,886)   1   774,113   7,788      114,937    896,838   59,285,152 
Total investment property   59,630,113       3,222,592   (18,886)       1,238,823   7,788       167,299    1,413,910   61,457,681 

 

CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                  Depreciation    
Item  Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Total life
estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers   Accumulated  Transfers   Decreases  For the
fiscal year
  At the end  Residual
value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                                  
Leased properties   2,689,603   50           (1)   406,615   7,715       50,380   464,710   2,224,892 
Other investment properties   51,940,458   50   2,450,948   243,547   2,792,652   266,587   467,859   3,249   42,916   774,113   56,166,398 
Total investment property   54,630,061       2,450,948   243,547   2,792,651   673,202   475,574   3,249   93,296   1,238,823   58,391,290 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  181Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT G

 

CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                  Depreciation    
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   96,183,465   5   6,927,904   52,404,300   21,433,761  66,574,452   22,355,273  51,564,224   12,265,704   49,631,205   22,509,625 
Other intangible assets   421,105,922   5   51,661,202   165,841,876   (21,412,634)  288,493,967   (21,497,826)   163,483,462   60,575,859   164,088,538   121,424,076 
Total intangible assets   517,289,387       58,589,106   218,246,176   21,127  355,068,419   857,447   215,047,686   72,841,563   213,719,743   143,933,701 

 

CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                  Depreciation    
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   75,691,583   5   20,492,892       (1,010)   53,004,638   (2,274)       13,572,088   66,574,452   29,609,013 
Other intangible assets   262,476,959   5   169,039,691   10,399,431   (11,297)  228,788,022   9,248,613   2,905,609   53,362,941   288,493,967   132,611,955 
Total intangible assets   338,168,542       189,532,583   10,399,431   (12,307)   281,792,660   9,246,339   2,905,609   66,935,029   355,068,419   162,220,968 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  182Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT H

 

DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Number of customers  Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   1,223,354,664    14.56    882,230,340    12.20 
50 next largest customers   1,004,384,377    11.95    711,951,556    9.84 
100 next largest customers   356,567,828    4.24    298,748,026    4.13 
Other customers   5,820,587,732    69.25    5,339,903,274    73.83 
                     
Total   8,404,894,601    100.00    7,232,833,196    100.00 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  183Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT I

 

BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1 month   Over 1 month
and up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Deposits   7,906,440,224    370,876,145    100,657,285    65,057,889    148,307    23,943    8,443,203,793 
From the non-financial public sector   584,644,593    20,423,020    275,265    42,661,321              648,004,199 
From the financial sector   11,609,878                             11,609,878 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   7,310,185,753    350,453,125    100,382,020    22,396,568    148,307    23,943    7,783,589,716 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   38,403                             38,403 
Derivative instruments   288,115    451,132    417,059    165,296              1,321,602 
Repo transactions   18,975,567                             18,975,567 
Other financial institutions   18,975,567                             18,975,567 
Other financial liabilities   772,837,233    2,932,389    3,072,308    4,808,737    9,839,765    25,596,092    819,086,524 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   18,564,651    16,579,495    8,149,077    95,037    183,346    174,375    43,745,981 
Issued corporate bonds        95,508    104,322    15,324,335              15,524,165 
Subordinated corporate bonds             13,717,795    13,717,795    440,435,590         467,871,180 
Total   8,717,144,193    390,934,669    126,117,846    99,169,089    450,607,008    25,794,410    9,809,767,215 

 

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

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  184Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT I

 

BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1 month   Over 1 month
and up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Deposits   6,635,312,150    405,662,330    303,973,951    143,467,314    2,853,084    32,094    7,491,300,923 
From the non-financial public sector   397,668,386    13,300,743    11,058,094         3,695         422,030,918 
From the financial sector   43,956,527                             43,956,527 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   6,193,687,237    392,361,587    292,915,857    143,467,314    2,849,389    32,094    7,025,313,478 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   16,909                             16,909 
Derivative instruments   894,406    3,060,108    283,931    1,941,424              6,179,869 
Repo transactions   51,533,416                             51,533,416 
Other financial institutions   51,533,416                             51,533,416 
Other financial liabilities   545,761,311    2,979,359    3,627,459    6,071,860    9,568,556    27,721,038    595,729,583 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   20,161,593    8,051,656    5,410,579    4,596,603    4,807,733    135,094    43,163,258 
Issued corporate bonds        191,103    32,445,008    95,826,253    12,150,986         140,613,350 
Subordinated corporate bonds             23,391,100    23,391,100    46,782,199    751,015,224    844,579,623 
Total   7,253,679,785    419,944,556    369,132,028    275,294,554    76,162,558    778,903,450    9,173,116,931 

 

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

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  185Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT J

CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

           Decreases         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of
fiscal year
   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   Monetary
effect
generated by
provisions
   12/31/2024 
Provisions for eventual commitments   4,523,473    7,071,968    75,883    299,790    (3,520,355)   7,699,413 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   1,089    16,240         16,240    (589)   500 
Other   14,310,613    9,489,294    214,329    5,839,128    (8,541,587)   9,204,863 
Total provisions   18,835,175    16,577,502    290,212    6,155,158    (12,062,531)   16,904,776 

 

CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

           Decreases         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of
fiscal year
   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   Monetary
effect
generated by
provisions
   12/31/2023 
Provisions for eventual commitments   4,655,545    4,093,153         318,026    (3,907,199)   4,523,473 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   3,395                   (2,306)   1,089 
Contingencies with the BCRA        2,613         2,613           
Other   13,669,869    22,837,913    345,240    9,342,491    (12,509,438)   14,310,613 
Total provisions   18,328,809    26,933,679    345,240    9,663,130    (16,418,943)   18,835,175 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  186Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT K

COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Shares  Capital Stock 
Class  Stock number   Face value   Votes per
share
   Issued
outstanding
   Paid in 
Registered common stock A   11,235,670    1    5    11,236    11,236 
Registered common stock B   628,177,738    1    1    628,177    628,177 
Total   639,413,408              639,413    639,413 

 

COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Shares  Capital Stock 
Class  Stock number   Face value   Votes per
share
   Issued
outstanding
   Paid in 
Registered common stock A   11,235,670    1    5    11,236    11,236 
Registered common stock B   628,177,738    1    1    628,177    628,177 
Total   639,413,408              639,413    639,413 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  187Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT L

FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
       Total per currency     
Item  Total parent
company and
local branches
   US dollar   Euro   Real   Other   Total 
Assets                              
Cash and deposits in banks   1,971,180,992    1,942,156,458    26,297,744    196,014    2,530,776    2,352,508,789 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1)   21,910,875    21,910,875                   3,634,527,612 
Other financial assets   56,119,346    56,057,622    61,724              134,969,709 
Loans and other financing   1,109,636,180    1,106,402,877    90,100         3,143,203    334,724,305 
Other financial institutions   51,787    51,787                     
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   1,109,584,393    1,106,351,090    90,100         3,143,203    334,724,305 
Other debt securities   6,142,117    6,142,117                   89,392,226 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   24,687,291    24,687,291                   113,587,650 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   305,542    305,542                   375,002 
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures   45,602,531    45,602,531                   59,620,178 
Total assets   3,235,584,874    3,203,265,313    26,449,568    196,014    5,673,979    6,719,705,471 
                               
Liabilities                              
Deposits   2,727,208,878    2,710,718,801    16,490,077              2,116,122,723 
Non-financial public sector   94,820,867    94,820,867                   74,765,958 
Financial sector   10,950,305    10,950,305                   15,474,347 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   2,621,437,706    2,604,947,629    16,490,077              2,025,882,418 
Other financial liabilities   67,985,449    65,217,055    2,304,493    72    463,829    108,607,193 
Financing from the BCRA and other financial institutions   43,201,108    39,462,513    595,392         3,143,203    33,478,146 
Issued corporate bonds                            123,550,490 
Subordinated corporate bonds   419,379,179    419,379,179                   716,731,761 
Other non-financial liabilities   3,810,093    3,810,093                   20,617,667 
Total liabilities   3,261,584,707    3,238,587,641    19,389,962    72    3,607,032    3,119,107,980 

 

(1)Includes Argentine Treasury Bonds linked to the US dollar for 612,831.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  188Chairperson

 

 

 

EXHIBIT N
 
CREDIT ASSISTANCE TO RELATED PARTIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   In normal         
Item  situation   12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing               
Overdrafts   30,689,972    30,689,972    3,091,192 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   30,689,972    30,689,972    3,091,192 
Documents   1,258,965    1,258,965    25,130,692 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral             2,797,148 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,258,965    1,258,965    22,333,544 
Mortgage and pledge   2,947,905    2,947,905    2,601,948 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   614,453    614,453    892,482 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   2,333,452    2,333,452    1,709,466 
Personal   8,636    8,636    40,193 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   8,636    8,636    40,193 
Credit cards   1,304,385    1,304,385    1,874,043 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,304,385    1,304,385    1,874,043 
Other   16,902,314    16,902,314    11,891,274 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   1,178    1,178    85,995 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   34,213    34,213    169,154 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   16,866,923    16,866,923    11,636,125 
Total loans and other financial   53,112,177    53,112,177    44,629,342 
Eventual commitments   11,412,205    11,412,205    19,407,238 
Total   64,524,382    64,524,382    64,036,580 
Allowances   466,925    466,925    385,504 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  189Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT O
 
 
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Type of contract  Purpose of the
transactions performed
  Underlying
asset
  Type of
settlement
  Negotiation
environment
or counter
-party
  Originally
agreed
weighted
average term
(months)
  Residual
weighted
average
term
(months)
  Weighted
daily
average
term
settlement
of
differences
(days)
  Amount (1) 
Futures (2)  Intermediation
- own account
  Foreign currency  Daily settlement of differences  ROFEX (over-the-counter electronic market)   2   2   1   48,880,984 
Forward (2)  Intermediation
- own account
  Foreign currency  Maturity settlement of differences  Over The Counter - Residents in Argentina – Non-financial sector   4   2   30   64,668,045 
Repo transactions  Intermediation
- own account
  Local government securities  With delivery of underlying asset  Other local markets   1   1       23,031,652 
Options  Intermediation
- own account
  Other  With delivery of underlying asset  Over The Counter – Residents in Argentina – Non-financial sector   20   12       275,020 
Options (3)  Intermediation
- own account
  Local government securities  With delivery of underlying asset  Over The Counter – Residents in Argentina - financial sector   40   30       2,304,282,735 

 

(1)Related to the valuation of the underlying traded, disclosed in absolute values.

(2)Related to compensated operations forward (OCT, for its acronym in Spanish).

(3)See Exhibit A.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  190Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT P
 
CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

           Fair value through P/L   Fair value hierarchy 
Item  Amortized cost    Fair value through OCI   Obligatory measurement   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                              
Cash and deposits in banks                              
Cash   416,044,072                          
Financial institutions   2,146,131,068                          
Other   54,792,752                          
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             575,391,677    549,516,137    22,491,924    3,383,616 
Derivative financial instruments             19,283,771    33,492    19,250,279      
Other financial assets   444,285,549         185,155              185,155 
Loans and other financing                              
To the non-financial government sector   69,936,579                          
Other financial institutions (1)   63,132,416                          
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   541,134,853                          
Documents   1,018,361,177                          
Mortgage loans   504,071,972                          
Pledge loans   122,617,082                          
Personal loans   1,153,204,936                          
Credit cards   1,378,563,049                          
Financial leases   16,449,015                          
Other (1)   907,395,408                          
Other debt securities   2,687,768,166    361,974,360         361,974,360           
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   233,503,577         942,189    942,189           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss             7,736,916    1,218,007         6,518,909 
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS   11,757,391,671    361,974,360    603,539,708    913,684,185    41,742,203    10,087,680 

 

(1)Includes total provisions of the sector.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  191Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT P
(continued)
 
CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

           Fair value
through P/L
   Fair value hierarchy 
Item  Amortized cost   Fair value
through OCI
   Obligatory
measurement
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial liabilities                              
Deposits                              
From the non-financial government sector   643,700,325                          
From the financial sector   11,609,878                          
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Checking accounts   944,085,580                          
Savings accounts   4,022,515,454                          
Time deposits and investment accounts   2,055,177,650                          
Other   727,805,714                          
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss             38,403    38,403           
Derivative financial instruments             1,321,602    92,978    1,228,624      
Repo transactions                              
Other financial institutions   18,956,694                          
Other financial liabilities   809,323,141                          
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions   43,472,382                          
Issued corporate bonds   14,789,758                          
Subordinated corporate bonds   419,379,179                          
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES   9,710,815,755         1,360,005    131,381    1,228,624      

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  192Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT P
 
 
CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

           Fair value
through P/L
   Fair value hierarchy 
Item  Amortized cost   Fair value
through OCI
   Obligatory
measurement
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                              
Cash and deposits in banks                              
Cash   865,285,033                          
Financial institutions   1,667,266,594                          
Other   122,030                          
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             3,655,742,066    3,635,188,364    20,538,424    15,278 
Derivative financial instruments             28,621,262    1,429    28,619,833      
Repo transactions                              
BCRA   1,340,498,678                          
Other financial institutions   15,847                          
Other financial assets   232,964,744         225,826    87,761         138,065 
Loans and other financing                              
To the non-financial government sector   10,271,322                          
Other financial institutions (1)   21,700,303                          
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   626,939,698                          
Documents   732,432,669                          
Mortgage loans   359,589,458                          
Pledge loans   61,251,124                          
Personal loans   518,869,616                          
Credit cards   1,055,651,798                          
Financial leases   20,730,172                          
Other (1)   527,145,565                          
Other debt securities   305,095,437    531,546,434         480,766,796    50,779,638      
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   186,359,926         69,737,401    65,176,294    4,561,107      
Equity Instruments at fair value through profit or loss             5,710,264    1,227,477         4,482,787 
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS   8,532,190,014    531,546,434    3,760,036,819    4,182,448,121    104,499,002    4,636,130 

 

(1)Includes total provisions of the sector.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  193Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT P
(continued)
 
CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

           Fair value through P/L   Fair value hierarchy 
Item  Amortized cost   Fair value
through OCI
   Obligatory measurement   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial liabilities                              
Deposits                              
From the non-financial government sector   407,437,205                          
From the financial sector   43,956,526                          
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Checking accounts   978,965,568                          
Savings accounts   3,144,275,169                          
Time deposits and investment accounts   2,276,969,589                          
Other   381,229,139                          
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss             16,909    16,909           
Derivative financial instruments             6,179,869    87,955    6,091,914      
Repo transactions                              
Other financial institutions   51,395,109                          
Other financial liabilities   586,849,255         69,626    69,626           
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions   43,115,043                          
Issued corporate bonds   134,466,854                          
Subordinated corporate bonds   716,731,761                          
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES   8,765,391,218         6,266,404    174,490    6,091,914      

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  194Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q
 
 
BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Net financial Income / (Loss) 
   Mandatory measurement 
Item  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss          
Gain from government securities   2,110,055,918    1,893,832,605 
Gain / (loss) from private securities   2,814,016    (275,656)
Gain from derivative financial instruments          
Forward transactions   16,575,171    39,280,093 
Loss from other financial assets   (9,354)   (575,742)
Gain from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   3,241,764    789,696 
(Loss) / gain from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (1)   (3,098,756)   43,896,225 
For measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss          
Loss from derivative financial instruments          
Options   (42,816,842)   (17,013,432)
Total   2,086,761,917    1,959,933,789 

 

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

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  195Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q
(continued)
 
BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective interest rate of  Net financial Income / (Loss) 
financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Interest income          
for cash and bank deposits   15,658,008    14,906,854 
for government securities   802,765,361    2,128,729,467 
for private securities   2,522,236    3,015,150 
for loans and other financing          
Non-financial public sector   13,357,942    41,659,746 
Financial sector   7,831,744    7,146,854 
Non-financial private sector          
Overdrafts   304,091,258    381,043,409 
Documents   219,829,755    341,041,598 
Mortgage loans   357,554,176    317,514,110 
Pledge loans   16,303,760    21,575,511 
Personal loans   542,273,917    532,001,990 
Credit cards   290,079,302    433,483,007 
Financial leases   13,851,695    6,806,223 
Other   333,864,892    383,741,444 
for repo transactions          
Central Bank of Argentina   294,479,638    427,260,740 
Other financial institutions   3,204,524    1,551,345 
Total   3,217,668,208    5,041,477,448 
Interest expenses          
for Deposits          
Non-financial private sector          
Checking accounts   (164,330,179)   (242,131,030)
Saving accounts   (42,111,236)   (39,457,939)
Time deposits and investments accounts   (1,629,080,328)   (3,164,169,140)
Other        (30)
for Financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   (5,061,130)   (4,535,948)
for repo transactions          
Other financial institutions   (8,268,119)   (30,211,754)
for other financial liabilities   (1,476,692)   (2,699,302)
for issued corporate bonds   (16,308,042)   (3,588,765)
for other subordinated corporate bonds   (29,428,813)   (30,880,107)
Total   (1,896,064,539)   (3,517,674,015)

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  196Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q
(continued)
 
BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Interest and adjustment for the application of
the effective interest rate of financial assets
measured at fair
  Income for the
fiscal year
   Other
comprehensive
income
   Income for the
fiscal year
   Other
comprehensive
income
 
value through other comprehensive income  12/31/2024   12/31/2024   12/31/2023   12/31/2023 
for debt government securities   295,939,012    (106,258,946)   271,071,225    103,757,098 
Total   295,939,012    (106,258,946)   271,071,225    103,757,098 

 

   Income for the fiscal year 
Item  12/31/2024   12/31/2023 
Commissions income          
Commissions related to obligations   288,800,302    298,039,535 
Commissions related to credits   14,433,642    3,134,097 
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees   5,191,319    1,194,708 
Commissions related to securities value   7,039,536    5,065,460 
Commissions for credit cards   178,431,291    174,502,371 
Commissions for insurances   32,070,531    26,591,082 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   20,900,195    12,184,697 
Total   546,866,816    520,711,950 
           
Commissions expenses          
Commissions related to debt securities trading   (1,422)   (162,559)
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   (5,790,681)   (3,304,679)
Other          
Commissions paid ATM exchange   (34,829,872)   (21,299,459)
Checkbooks commissions and clearing houses   (13,416,450)   (10,607,876)
Credit cards and foreign trade commissions   (4,432,301)   (5,988,052)
Total   (58,470,726)   (41,362,625)

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  197Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT R
 
VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

       Movements between stages for the fiscal year         
           ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of
the fiscal year
   ECL of the
next 12
months
   Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
   Financial
instruments
with
impairment
   Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
   12/31/2024 
Other financial assets   1,296,294    (369,516)   751    39    (677,126)   250,442 
Loans and other financing   116,481,847    36,838,506    11,712,483    24,552,177    (66,497,779)   123,087,234 
Other financial institutions   50,578    7,114    226         (28,204)   29,714 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   15,686,827    4,703,712    (1,372,126)   1,902,799    (8,771,587)   12,149,625 
Documents   7,088,631    1,829,052    (96,671)   755,990    (4,032,568)   5,544,434 
Mortgage loans   10,652,810    1,290,596   862,024    1,952,975    (6,008,386)   8,750,019 
Pledge loans   761,613    1,141,336   227,486    37,810    (466,810)   1,701,435 
Personal loans   21,810,205    15,086,837    6,722,244    11,254,246    (13,022,834)   41,850,698 
Credit cards   23,281,815    7,889,171    5,864,894    12,295,927    (13,752,393)   35,579,414 
Financial leases   232,733    236,674   35,026    73,149    (136,491)   441,091 
Other   36,916,635    4,654,014    (530,620)   (3,720,719)   (20,278,506)   17,040,804 
Eventual commitments   4,523,473    5,214,387    657,861    (444)   (2,695,864)   7,699,413 
Other debt securities   26,154    (5,127)        (150)   (15,061)   5,816 
Total allowances   122,327,768    41,678,250    12,371,095    24,551,622    (69,885,830)   131,042,905 

 

 

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Movements between stages for the fiscal year         
           ECL of remaining life of financial asset         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of
the fiscal year
   ECL of the
next 12
months
   Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
   Financial
instruments
with
impairment
   Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
   12/31/2023 
Other financial assets   617,375    1,359,503              (680,584)   1,296,294 
Loans and other financing   74,525,923    39,791,070    25,827,326    60,477,251    (84,139,723)   116,481,847 
Other financial institutions   55,208    72,298              (76,928)   50,578 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   3,571,942    4,646,947    7,593,409    4,870,693    (4,996,164)   15,686,827 
Documents   3,802,114    5,000,820    2,374,850    1,835,057    (5,924,210)   7,088,631 
Mortgage loans   8,096,335    (266,423)   2,277,703    8,866,229    (8,321,034)   10,652,810 
Pledge loans   1,286,003    (52,263)   533,238    57,485    (1,062,850)   761,613 
Personal loans   28,126,673    12,090,933    1,342,896    8,615,605    (28,365,902)   21,810,205 
Credit cards   18,755,689    12,887,554    3,845,061    11,778,064    (23,984,553)   23,281,815 
Financial leases   146,720    126,307    55,767    29,551    (125,612)   232,733 
Other   10,685,239    5,284,897    7,804,402    24,424,567    (11,282,470)   36,916,635 
Eventual commitments   4,655,545    3,747,810    188,278    976    (4,069,136)   4,523,473 
Other debt securities   5,394    34,720         314    (14,274)   26,154 
Total allowances   79,804,237    44,933,103    26,015,604    60,478,541    (88,903,717)   122,327,768 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
  198Chairperson

 

 

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: May 27, 2025

 

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