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

 

January 24, 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

 

Condensed interim Financial Statements as of September 30, 2024

 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA
 
CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
 
CONTENT
 
Cover sheet
 
Condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements
Condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position
Condensed consolidated interim statement of income
Condensed consolidated interim statement of other comprehensive income
Condensed consolidated interim statement of changes in shareholders’ equity
Condensed consolidated interim statement of cash flows
 
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements
Note 1: Corporate information
Note 2: Operations of the Bank
Note 3: Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards
Note 4: Contingent transactions
Note 5: Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss
Note 6: Other financial assets
Note 7: Loans and other financing
Note 8: Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss
Note 9: Other debt securities
Note 10: Fair value quantitative and qualitative disclosures
Note 11: Business combinations
Note 12: Investments in associates and joint ventures
Note 13: Other non-financial assets
Note 14: Related parties
Note 15: Deposits
Note 16: Other financial liabilities
Note 17: Provisions
Note 18: Other non-financial liabilities
Note 19: Analysis of financial assets to be recovered and financial liabilities to be settled
Note 20: Disclosures by operating segment
Note 21: Income tax
Note 22: Commissions income
Note 23: Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency
Note 24: Other operating income
Note 25: Employee benefits
Note 26: Administrative expenses
Note 27: Other operating expenses
Note 28: Additional disclosures in the statement of cash flows
Note 29: Capital stock

 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA
 
CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
 
CONTENT (contd.)
 
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements (contd.)
Note 30: Earnings per share – Dividends
Note 31: Deposit guarantee insurance
Note 32: Restricted assets
Note 33: Trust activities
Note 34: Compliance with CNV regulations
Note 35: Accounting items that identify the compliance with minimum cash requirements
Note 36: Penalties applied to the Bank and summary proceedings initiated by the BCRA
Note 37: Corporate bonds issuance
Note 38: Off balance sheet transactions
Note 39: Tax and other claims
Note 40: Restriction on dividends distribution
Note 41: Capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management
Note 42: Changes in the Argentine macroeconomic environment and financial and capital markets
Note 43: Events after reporting period
Note 44: Accounting principles – explanation added for translation into English
 
Condensed consolidated exhibits
Exhibit B: Classification of loans and other financing by situation and collateral received
Exhibit C: Concentration of loans and financing facilities
Exhibit D: Breakdown of loans and other financing by terms
Exhibit F: Change of property, plant and equipment
Exhibit G: Change in intangible assets
Exhibit H: Deposit concentration
Exhibit I: Breakdown of financial liabilities for residual terms
Exhibit J: Changes in provisions
Exhibit L: Foreign currency amounts
Exhibit Q: Breakdown of statement of income
Exhibit R: Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowances for uncollectibility risk
 
Condensed separate interim Financial Statements
Condensed separate interim Financial Statements
Notes to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements
Condensed separate exhibits

 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO SA

 

Corporate name: Banco Macro SA

 

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

 

Corporate purpose and main activity: Commercial bank

 

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

 

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

 

By-laws expiry date: March 8, 2066

 

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

 

Personal tax identification number: 30-50001008-4

 

Registration dates of amendments to by-laws:

 

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

 

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits   09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
ASSETS                 
Cash and deposits in banks  10       3,468,227,717    2,425,230,581 
Cash          1,167,672,727    800,996,851 
Central Bank of Argentina          1,541,876,513    1,040,049,240 
Other local and foreign entities          369,077,734    584,071,529 
Other          389,600,743    112,961 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss  5 and 10       1,032,842,036    3,531,927,571 
Derivative financial instruments  10       21,085,236    26,494,328 
Repo transactions  10       957    1,240,896,762 
Other financial assets  6, 8 and 10  R    981,267,120    405,946,496 
Loans and other financing  7, 8 and 10  B, C, D and R    4,552,103,061    3,696,306,802 
Non-financial public sector          44,438,764    9,508,028 
Other financial entities          35,278,345    20,087,687 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents          4,472,385,952    3,666,711,087 
Other debt securities  8, 9 and 10  R    2,850,502,344    870,413,017 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee  10 and 32       190,006,930    267,885,465 
Current income tax assets  21       84,305,876    1,769,418 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss  10       6,792,270    6,478,490 
Investments in associates and joint ventures  12       4,662,473    3,396,862 
Property, plant and equipment     F    730,952,992    719,215,374 
Intangible assets     G    140,642,680    151,529,658 
Deferred income tax assets  21       2,000,143    2,006,830 
Other non-financial assets  13       91,201,706    110,431,247 
Non-current assets held for sale          81,170,515    84,439,914 
TOTAL ASSETS          14,237,764,056    13,544,368,815 

 

1 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes   Exhibits  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
LIABILITIES                  
Deposits   10 and 15   H and I   8,073,869,735    6,793,762,746 
Non-financial public sector           997,003,349    377,159,290 
Financial sector           23,121,311    40,689,982 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents           7,053,745,075    6,375,913,474 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   10   I   1,416,000    27,869,522 
Derivative financial instruments   10   I   1,437,814    5,720,624 
Repo transactions   10   I        47,575,780 
Other financial liabilities   10 and 16   I   1,637,117,812    754,904,387 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   10   I   24,511,953    39,911,032 
Issued corporate bonds   10 and 37   I   65,198,447    118,658,632 
Current income tax liabilities   21       9,617,498    431,149,293 
Subordinated corporate bonds   10 and 37   I   399,544,746    661,644,675 
Provisions   17   J and R   16,624,007    17,625,231 
Deferred income tax liabilities   21       47,243,130    92,206,239 
Other non-financial liabilities   18       318,423,309    431,756,578 
TOTAL LIABILITIES          10,595,004,451    9,422,784,739 
                   
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                  
Capital stock   29       639,413    639,413 
Non-capital contributions           12,429,781    12,429,781 
Capital adjustments           1,156,779,807    1,156,779,807 
Earnings reserved           2,296,984,217    1,684,506,016 
Unappropriated retained earnings           1,380,147    1,229,243 
Accumulated other comprehensive income           (21,274,999)   81,167,529 
Net income of the period / fiscal year           194,979,958    1,183,893,143 
Net shareholders’ equity attributable to controlling interests           3,641,918,324    4,120,644,932 
Net shareholders’ equity attributable to non-controlling interests           841,281    939,144 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY           3,642,759,605    4,121,584,076 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES           14,237,764,056    13,544,368,815 

 

Notes 1 to 44 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements and exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

2 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Interest income     Q   857,560,813    2,504,961,161    1,326,006,681    3,784,391,159 
Interest expense     Q   (288,429,621)   (1,500,084,604)   (977,786,708)   (2,482,869,522)
Net interest income         569,131,192    1,004,876,557    348,219,973    1,301,521,637 
Commissions income  22  Q   138,614,747    377,539,884    121,841,782    368,733,098 
Commissions expense     Q   (20,806,636)   (52,611,142)   (12,174,491)   (35,723,676)
Net commissions income         117,808,111    324,928,742    109,667,291    333,009,422 
Subtotal (Net interest income plus Net commissions income)         686,939,303    1,329,805,299    457,887,264    1,634,531,059 
Net gain / (loss) from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss     Q   103,585,448    1,931,190,780    (112,345,921)   151,222,934 
Profit from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost         326,001    349,904    424,220    424,533 
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency  23      16,262,522    152,174,927    735,665,186    1,240,668,631 
Other operating income  24      45,007,852    152,236,589    34,863,457    96,212,734 
Credit loss expense on financial assets         (22,965,904)   (66,512,841)   (15,030,428)   (55,963,608)
Net operating income         829,155,222    3,499,244,658    1,101,463,778    3,067,096,283 
Employee benefits  25      (161,678,636)   (492,008,634)   (133,240,552)   (382,100,730)
Administrative expenses  26      (90,252,886)   (255,956,088)   (71,307,588)   (203,009,676)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets     F and G   (30,604,980)   (93,165,113)   (25,506,852)   (76,487,193)
Other operating expenses  27      (142,890,989)   (476,173,879)   (145,216,246)   (422,201,679)
Operating income         403,727,731    2,181,940,944    726,192,540    1,983,297,005 
Income / (loss) from associates and joint ventures  12      1,011,486    (5,606,088)   (219,639)   (2,143,548)
Loss on net monetary position         (283,894,722)   (1,984,540,897)   (667,193,715)   (1,578,860,257)
Income before tax on continuing operations         120,844,495    191,793,959    58,779,186    402,293,200 
Income tax on continuing operations  21.c)      (29,523,529)   3,914,473    (35,568,967)   (144,692,656)
Net income from continuing operations   91,320,966    195,708,432    23,210,219    257,600,544 
Net income of the period   91,320,966    195,708,432    23,210,219    257,600,544 
Net income of the period attributable to controlling interests   90,872,948    194,979,958    23,127,663    257,321,789 
Net income of the period attributable to non-controlling interest   448,018    728,474    82,556    278,755 

 

3 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Quarter ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders   90,872,948    194,979,958    23,127,663    257,321,789 
Plus: Potential dilutive effect inherent to common shares                    
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders adjusted for dilution   90,872,948    194,979,958    23,127,663    257,321,789 
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the period   639,413    639,413    639,413    639,413 
Plus: Weighted average of additional common shares with dilutive effects                    
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the period adjusted for dilution   639,413    639,413    639,413    639,413 
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)   142.1193    304.9359    36.1701    402.4344 

 

4 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2023
 
Net income of the period         91,320,966    195,708,432    23,210,219    257,600,544 
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss of the period                          
Foreign currency translation differences from Financial Statements conversion         (2,158,339)   (25,586,419)   395,741    (951,952)
Foreign currency translation differences of the period         (2,158,339)   (25,586,419)   395,741    (951,952)
Profit or loss from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))         (26,959,506)   (76,856,109)   (4,774,161)   1,252,422 
Profit or loss of the period from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)     Q   (43,113,779)   (108,938,032)   (6,085,802)   (1,130,443)
Adjustment for reclassification of the period         1,357,740    (11,192,310)   (1,101,515)   2,992,747 
Income tax  21.c)      14,796,533    43,274,233    2,413,156    (609,882)
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income that will be reclassified to profit or loss of the period         (29,117,845)   (102,442,528)   (4,378,420)   300,470 
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income         (29,117,845)   (102,442,528)   (4,378,420)   300,470 
Total comprehensive income of the period         62,203,121    93,265,904    18,831,799    257,901,014 
Total comprehensive income attributable to controlling interests         61,755,103    92,537,430    18,749,243    257,622,259 
Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests         448,018    728,474    82,556    278,755 

 

Notes 1 to 44 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements and exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

5 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(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    1,156,779,807    22,497,215    58,670,314    690,846,726    993,659,290    1,185,122,386    4,120,644,932    939,144    4,121,584,076 
Total comprehensive income of the period                                                            
- Net income of the period                                           194,979,958    194,979,958    728,474    195,708,432 
- Other comprehensive loss of the period                       (25,586,419)   (76,856,109)                  (102,442,528)        (102,442,528)
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 12, 2024                                                            
- Legal reserve                                 236,778,628         (236,778,628)               
- Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization   30                                  375,699,573    (944,840,733)   (569,141,160)        (569,141,160)
- Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                                           (2,122,878)   (2,122,878)        (2,122,878)
Other changes                                                     (826,337)   (826,337)
Amount at the end of the period        639,413    12,429,781    1,156,779,807    (3,089,204)   (18,185,795)   927,625,354    1,369,358,863    196,360,105    3,641,918,324    841,281    3,642,759,605 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(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    1,156,779,807    2,825,224    (2,628,197)   636,812,859    1,138,710,825    271,026,862    3,216,596,574    531,643    3,217,128,217 
Total comprehensive income of the period                                                            
- Net income of the period                                           257,321,789    257,321,789    278,755    257,600,544 
- Other comprehensive income of the period                       (951,952)   1,252,422                   300,470         300,470 
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 25, 2023                                                            
- Legal reserve                                 54,033,868         (54,033,868)               
- Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization                                      (145,051,536)   (211,917,699)   (356,969,235)        (356,969,235)
- Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                                           (3,846,052)   (3,846,052)        (3,846,052)
Other changes                                                     (299,530)   (299,530)
                                                             
Amount at the end of the period        639,413    12,429,781    1,156,779,807    1,873,272    (1,375,775)   690,846,727    993,659,289    258,551,032    3,113,403,546    510,868    3,113,914,414 

 

Notes 1 to 44 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements and exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

6 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes   09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Cash flows from operating activities               
Income of the period before income tax        191,793,959    402,293,200 
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the period        1,984,540,897    1,578,860,257 
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:               
Amortization and depreciation        93,165,113    76,487,193 
Credit loss expense on financial assets        66,512,841    55,963,608 
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency        (106,286,415)   (566,953,744)
Other adjustments        (1,322,266,133)   1,035,664,822 
Net increase / decrease from operating assets:               
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        3,967,524,520    (1,173,524,547)
Derivative financial instruments        5,409,092    (2,106,858)
Repo transactions        1,240,895,805    (97,504,311)
Loans and other financing               
Non-financial public sector        (34,930,736)   4,086,639 
Other financial entities        (15,190,658)   (39,102,016)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents        (875,481,863)   172,492,314 
Other debt securities   30    (3,884,790,961)   647,062,850 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee        77,878,535    12,396,615 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss        (313,780)   (2,069,898)
Other assets        (555,512,028)   (216,616,887)
Net increase / decrease from operating liabilities:               
Deposits               
Non-financial public sector        619,844,059    (141,094,891)
Financial sector        (17,568,671)   288,516 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents        677,831,601    (1,782,576,046)
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss        (26,453,522)   29,250,580 
Derivative financial instruments        (4,282,810)   107,179 
Repo transactions        (47,575,780)   119,876,191 
Other liabilities        773,198,827    146,549,292 
Income tax payments        (298,266,363)   (51,892,811)
Total cash from operating activities (A)        2,509,675,529    207,937,247 

 

                            7Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes   09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Cash flows from investing activities               
Payments:               
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets        (86,351,783)   (71,570,206)
Other payments related to investing activities        (599,163)     
Total cash used in investing activities (B)        (86,950,946)   (71,570,206)
Cash flows from financing activities               
Payments:               
Dividends   30    (432,241,024)   (351,125)
Non-subordinated corporate bonds        (23,913,060)   (8,306,061)
Financing from local financial entities        (5,470,858)     
Subordinated corporate bonds        (13,713,948)   (14,328,988)
Other payments related to financing activities        (6,020,155)   (6,435,390)
Collections / Incomes:               
Non-subordinated corporate bonds             6,763,921 
Financing from local financial entities             2,473,546 
Total cash used in financing activities (C)        (481,359,045)   (20,184,097)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (D)        204,203,006    890,815,738 
Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents (E)        (1,422,601,703)   (2,999,996,296)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D+E)        722,966,841    (1,992,997,614)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year   28    2,790,843,408    4,707,584,061 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   28    3,513,810,249    2,714,586,447 

 

Notes 1 to 44 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements and exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

                            8Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(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 11.

 

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 11.

 

On November 27, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

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 September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the deposits held by the Misiones Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 150,825,439 and 92,379,740 (including 10,828,349 and 10,510,055 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 September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the deposits held by the Salta Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 283,178,944 and 132,902,573 (including 14,380,575 and 17,703,451, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(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 September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the deposits held by the Jujuy Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 70,081,734 and 35,841,482 (including 10,807,882 and 11,081,644, related to court deposits), 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 September 30, 2024 and December 31, 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 392,475,654 and 85,664,827 (including 38,126,943 and 45,483,655, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

Additionally, the Bank granted loans to the Tucumán Provincial Government and the Municipalities of San Miguel de Tucumán and Yerba Buena as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 for an amount of 59,213 and 4,593,832, respectively.

 

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

 

Presentation basis

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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 condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(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 of the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, would have recorded an increase in “Interest income” for an amount of 2,553, in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 2,083 and in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 87,558, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that period. In addition, it would have been recorded in the Statement of income of the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023 a decrease in “Interest income” for an amount of 8,587,880 and on the other hand, an increase in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 359,554 and in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 7,950,806, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that period. These changes would not have resulted into modifications to the total shareholder equity as of those dates nor the total comprehensive income of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Bank comply with the IFRS as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 7899. Generally, the BCRA does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS, unless otherwise expressly stated.

 

Basis for presentation and consolidation

 

These condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements as of September 30, 2024, have been prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA as mentioned in the previous section “Applicable accounting standards” which, particularly for condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, is based on IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”.

 

For the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, in addition to section “Measuring unit” of this note, the Bank has applied the basis for the preparation and consolidation, the accounting policies and the material accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions described in the consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

These condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements include all the necessary information for an appropriate understanding, by the users thereof, of the basis for the preparation and disclosure used therein as well as the relevant events and transactions occurred after the issuance of the last annual consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2023, already issued. Nevertheless, the present condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements do not include all the information or all the disclosures required for the annual consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with the IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”. Therefore, these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements must be read together with the annual consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank has consolidated into its Financial Statements the Financial Statements of the following companies:

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Subsidiaries Principal place of business Country Main activity
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) (3) Santa Fe 1219 - 4th floor - Rosario, Santa Fe Argentina Grain Brokerage
Banco BMA SAU (4) Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 9th floor – CABA Argentina Financial entity
BMA Asset Management SGFCISA Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 2nd floor – CABA Argentina Management and administration of mutual funds
BMA Valores SA Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 2nd floor – CABA Argentina Stock exchange services

 

(1)Consolidated with Macro Fondos SGFCISA (80.90% equity interest and voting rights).
(2)Consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) SA (100% voting rights – Equity interest: 64,067).
(3)Consolidated with the Bank since May 2023, as control was obtained in such month (see Note 11).
(4)Consolidated with the Bank since November 2023, as control was obtained in such month. Additionally, Banco BMA SAU consolidates with BMA Asset Management SGFCISA (87% equity interest and voting rights) and with BMA Valores SA (87% equity interest and voting rights).

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank's interest in the companies it consolidates is as follows:

 

   Shares   Bank’s interest   Non-controlling interest 
Subsidiaries  Type   Number   Total capital
stock
   Voting
rights
   Total capital
stock
   Voting
rights
 
Macro Securities SAU   Common    12,885,683    100.00%   100.00%        
Macro Fiducia SAU (1)   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) (2)   Common    615,519    100.00%   100.00%        
Banco BMA SAU (3)   Common    729,166,165    100.00%   100.00%        
    Preferred    14,565,089    100.00%             
BMA Asset Management SGFCISA (3)   Common    91,950    100.00%   100.00%        
BMA Valores SA (3)   Common    52,419,500    100.00%   100.00%        

 

(1)On May 9, 2024, the Bank made an irrevocable contribution of 250,000 (amount not restated) to Macro Fiducia SAU.
(2)Interest acquired in May 2023 (see Note 11).
(3)Interest acquired in November 2023 (see Note 11).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Total assets, liabilities and Shareholders’ equity of the Bank and all its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are as follows:

 

   Balances as of 09/30/2024 
Entity  Assets   Liabilities   Equity
attributable to
the owners of the
Bank
   Equity attributable
to non-controlling
interests
 
Banco Macro SA   13,017,985,770    9,376,067,446    3,641,918,324      
Macro Bank Limited   148,636,650    108,873,890    39,762,760      
Macro Securities SAU (1)   390,905,284    239,705,232    151,200,052      
Macro Fiducia SAU   1,336,952    31,039    1,305,913      
Argenpay SAU   35,784,136    21,968,364    13,815,772      
Fintech SGR   37,487,188    36,365,487    280,420    841,281 
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)   30,003,480    28,231,564    1,771,916      
Banco BMA SAU (2)   1,317,782,955    908,692,532    409,090,423      
Eliminations   (742,158,359)   (124,931,103)   (617,227,256)     
Consolidated   14,237,764,056    10,595,004,451    3,641,918,324    841,281 

 

(1)Includes the balance amounts of its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.
(2)Includes the balance amounts of its subsidiaries BMA Asset Management SGFCISA and BMA Valores SA.

 

   Balances as of 12/31/2023 
Entity  Assets   Liabilities   Equity
attributable to
the owners of the
Bank
   Equity attributable
to non-controlling
interests
 
Banco Macro SA   11,795,576,086    7,674,931,154    4,120,644,932      
Macro Bank Limited   195,358,193    140,168,574    55,189,619      
Macro Securities SAU (1)   346,937,465    231,201,688    115,735,777      
Macro Fiducia SAU   1,312,002    96,074    1,215,928      
Argenpay SAU   30,664,094    16,676,218    13,987,876      
Fintech SGR   33,816,898    32,564,731    313,023    939,144 
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)   48,563,298    47,003,679    1,559,619      
Banco BMA SAU (2)   1,772,883,488    1,344,805,351    428,078,137      
Eliminations   (680,742,709)   (64,662,730)   (616,079,979)     
Consolidated   13,544,368,815    9,422,784,739    4,120,644,932    939,144 

 

(1)Includes the balance amounts of its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.
(2)Includes the balance amounts of its subsidiaries BMA Asset Management SGFCISA and BMA Valores SA.

 

Going concern

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Transcription into books

 

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

 

Figures expressed in thousands of pesos

 

These condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements disclose figures expressed in thousands of argentine pesos in terms of purchasing power as of September 30, 2024, and are rounded up to the nearest amount in thousands of pesos, except as otherwise indicated (see section “Measuring unit” of this note).

 

Comparative information

 

The condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position as of September 30, 2024, is presented comparatively with year-end data of the immediately preceding fiscal year, while the statement of income and the statement of other comprehensive income for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024, and the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity and the statement of cash flows and cash equivalents for the nine-month period ended on that date, are presented comparatively with data as of the same periods of the immediately preceding fiscal year.

 

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

 

Measuring unit

 

These condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements have been restated for the changes in the general purchasing power of the functional currency (argentine pesos) as of September 30, 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, 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 101.58% and 103.15% for the nine-month periods ended on September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 211.41% for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2023.

 

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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)  

 

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 measuring unit current 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 reporting period.

 

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

 

(iii)Non-monetary items stated at current cost at the end of the reporting period, are not restated for presentation purposes in the statement of financial position, but the adjustment process must be completed to determine, in terms of constant 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 period 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.

 

(vi)The restatement of non-monetary assets in terms of a measuring unit current 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 period. When, beyond the restatement, there is a revaluation of non-monetary assets, the deferred tax related to the restatement is recognized in profit or loss for the period 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, 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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

(i)All items are restated in terms of the measuring unit current 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”.

 

Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

 

The preparation of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements requires the Bank’s Management to consider significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions that impact on the reported assets and liabilities, income and expenses, as well as the determination and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, as of the end of the reporting period. 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.

 

The Bank applies the same accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions described in Note 3 section “accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions” to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

Standards amendments adopted in the fiscal year

 

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

 

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 in the IFRS did not have a material impact on these condensed consolidated interim 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 condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

New pronouncements

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

4.CONTINGENT TRANSACTIONS

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank maintains the following maximum exposures to credit risk related to this type of transactions:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   3,748,298,148    2,791,251,543 
Guarantees granted (1)   229,648,637    373,008,234 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)   92,410,075    73,743,552 
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations   13,828,517    80,854,853 
Subtotal   4,084,185,377    3,318,858,182 
Less: Allowance for Expected Credit Losses (ECL)   (6,803,048)   (4,247,752)
Total   4,077,382,329    3,314,610,430 

 

(1)Includes transactions not covered by the financial system debtor classification standard. The Guarantees granted include an amount of 910,503 and 1,317,930, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Overdraft and unused agreed commitments include an amount of 1,792,836 and 23,586, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

Risks related to the abovementioned contingent transactions have been assessed and are controlled within the framework of the Bank’s credit risk policy, as described in Note 45 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

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

 

5.DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

The composition of debt securities at fair value through profit or loss as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Government securities (1)   945,395,337    3,454,377,849 
Private securities (2)   68,158,766    66,100,920 
Government securities – Foreign   19,287,933    11,448,802 
Total   1,032,842,036    3,531,927,571 

 

(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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

·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 options) the underlying asset at a value determined by the applicable BCRA regulations. In this transaction, the options could 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 fair value amounted to zero. As of September 30, 2024 all the options were exercised. As of December 31, 2023, the notional value amounted to 2,254,279,855 (see Exhibits A and O to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements).

 

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.

 

(2)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.

 

6.OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of the other financial assets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement   399,961,484    2,848,889 
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement   296,164,084    189,461 
Sundry debtors   148,436,743    209,232,020 
Debtors from operations   99,062,188    140,479,872 
Private securities   35,953,822    53,199,216 
Other   2,014,836    1,197,001 
Subtotal   981,593,157    407,146,459 
Less: Allowances for ECL   (326,037)   (1,199,963)
Total   981,267,120    405,946,496 

 

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

 

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7.LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

The composition of loans and other financing as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Non-financial public sector (1)   44,438,764    9,508,028 
Other financial entities   35,278,345    20,087,687 
Other financial entities   35,381,606    20,134,506 
Less: allowance for ECL   (103,261)   (46,819)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   4,472,385,952    3,666,711,087 
Overdrafts   679,141,042    580,349,878 
Documents   634,079,002    682,026,620 
Mortgage loans   384,519,721    332,867,256 
Pledge loans   98,926,709    56,699,365 
Personal loans   786,246,500    480,310,817 
Credit cards   1,119,071,575    977,203,061 
Financial leases   14,725,725    19,127,207 
Other   850,890,130    646,223,764 
Less: allowance for ECL   (95,214,452)   (108,096,881)
Total   4,552,103,061    3,696,306,802 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Note 10 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” to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued. Additionally, Note 10 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.

 

8.1Loans 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  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing   4,647,420,774    3,804,450,502 
Individual assessment   1,388,090,459    884,494,840 
Collective assessment   3,259,330,315    2,919,955,662 
Less: Allowance for ECL (1)   (95,317,713)   (108,143,700)
Total   4,552,103,061    3,696,306,802 

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

As explained in Note 45.1.3 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued, “Additional Forward-looking allowances based on expert credit judgment”, section “Adjustment for expectations of increased risk due to the change in economic policy”, the Bank resolved to carry out an adjustment with a prospective vision as a consequence of estimating an incremental effect in the forecasts determined by ECL for the purposes of covering a scenario of uncertainty regarding the impacts that could originate from the change in the economic policy regime, the implementation of a program to adjust imbalances macroeconomics and an inflation stabilization plan. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, said adjustment was estimated at 819,404 and 22,129,826, respectively, as explained in the section "Adjustment for expectations of increased risk due to the change in economic policy" of the aforementioned note.

 

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

 

       09/30/2024 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing       4,397,047,693    112,241,509         4,509,289,202    97.03 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%    4,005,955,263    21,052,571         4,027,007,834    86.65 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%    291,656,532    20,098,405         311,754,937    6.71 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%    99,435,898    71,090,533         170,526,431    3.67 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%    27,164,124    62,836,257         90,000,381    1.94 
Impaired  100%             48,131,191    48,131,191    1.03 
   Total    4,424,211,817    175,077,766    48,131,191    4,647,420,774    100 
   %    95.20    3.77    1.03    100      

 

        12/31/2023 
Internal rating grade  Range PD    Stage 1    Stage 2    Stage 3    Total    % 
Performing       3,565,224,602    99,433,204         3,664,657,806    96.33 
High grade  0.00% - 3,50%    3,339,545,119    35,523,547         3,375,068,666    88.71 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7,00%    149,813,726    22,368,748         172,182,474    4.53 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33,00%    75,865,757    41,540,909         117,406,666    3.09 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99,99%    19,271,682    80,218,154         99,489,836    2.61 
Impaired  100%             40,302,860    40,302,860    1.06 
   Total    3,584,496,284    179,651,358    40,302,860    3,804,450,502    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.

 

8.1.1Loans 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 45 section “Credit risk” to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        09/30/2024 
Internal rating grade  Range PD    Stage 1    Stage 2    Stage 3    Total    % 
Performing       1,356,257,989    15,300,454         1,371,558,443    98.81 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%    1,274,149,494    718         1,274,150,212    91.79 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%    80,507,942    3,024,957         83,532,899    6.02 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%    1,600,553    12,274,779         13,875,332    1.00 
Past due but not impaired  33.01% - 99.99%         5,683,579         5,683,579    0.41 
Impaired  100%             10,848,437    10,848,437    0.78 
   Total    1,356,257,989    20,984,033    10,848,437    1,388,090,459    100 
   %    97.71    1.51    0.78    100      

 

 

       12/31/2023 
Internal rating grade  Range PD    Stage 1    Stage 2    Stage 3    Total    % 
Performing       820,226,487    14,306,639         834,533,126    94.35 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%    747,644,080    8,613,066         756,257,146    85.50 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%    41,375,172    2,945         41,378,117    4.68 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%    31,207,235    5,690,628         36,897,863    4.17 
Past due but not impaired  33.01% - 99.99%         35,720,276         35,720,276    4.04 
Impaired  100%             14,241,438    14,241,438    1.61 
   Total    820,226,487    50,026,915    14,241,438    884,494,840    100 
   %    92.73    5.66    1.61    100      

 

8.1.2Loans 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 45 section “Credit risk” to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

 

       09/30/2024 
Internal rating grade  Range PD    Stage 1    Stage 2    Stage 3    Total    % 
Performing       3,040,789,704    96,941,055         3,137,730,759    96.27 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%    2,731,805,769    21,051,853         2,752,857,622    84.46 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%    211,148,590    17,073,448         228,222,038    7.00 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%    97,835,345    58,815,754         156,651,099    4.81 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%    27,164,124    57,152,678         84,316,802    2.59 
Impaired  100%             37,282,754    37,282,754    1.14 
   Total    3,067,953,828    154,093,733    37,282,754    3,259,330,315    100 
   %    94.13    4.73    1.14    100      

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(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       2,744,998,115    85,126,565         2,830,124,680    96.93 
High grade  0.00% - 3.50%    2,591,901,039    26,910,481         2,618,811,520    89.69 
Standard grade  3.51% - 7.00%    108,438,554    22,365,803         130,804,357    4.48 
Sub-standard grade  7.01% - 33.00%    44,658,522    35,850,281         80,508,803    2.76 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01% - 99.99%    19,271,682    44,497,878         63,769,560    2.18 
Impaired  100%             26,061,422    26,061,422    0.89 
   Total    2,764,269,797    129,624,443    26,061,422    2,919,955,662    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.

 

8.2Other 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:

 

   09/30/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds  7,714,296           7,714,296   99.80 
Financial trusts  15,102           15,102   0.20 
Total  7,729,398           7,729,398   100 
%  100           100     

 

   12/31/2023
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds  20,803,583           20,803,583   93.95 
Financial trusts  1,340,793           1,340,793   6.05 
Other private securities          289   289     
Total  22,144,376       289   22,144,665   100 
%  100           100     

 

The related ECL for Corporate bonds as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 8,523 and 23,641, respectively. The ECL related to Financial trusts as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 11 and 280, respectively. The ECL related to Other private securities as of December 31, 2023 amounted to 289.

 

8.3Government 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 to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

8.4Other financial assets

 

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

 

   09/30/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets  945,623,977   14,918   440   945,639,335   100 
Total  945,623,977   14,918   440   945,639,335   100 
%  100           100     

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets  353,947,242           353,947,242   100 
Total  353,947,242           353,947,242   100 
%  100           100     

 

The ECL related to these types of instruments amounted to 326,037 and 1,199,963 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

8.5Loans commitment

 

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

 

   09/30/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts  3,721,242,828   27,047,938   7,382   3,748,298,148   91.84 
Guarantees granted  228,495,405   242,729       228,738,134   5.60 
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations  13,828,517           13,828,517   0.34 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments  90,617,239           90,617,239   2.22 
Total  4,054,183,989   27,290,667   7,382   4,081,482,038   100 
%  99.33   0.67       100     

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts  2,769,734,489   21,511,821   5,233   2,791,251,543   84.14 
Guarantees granted  371,690,304           371,690,304   11.20 
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations  80,854,853           80,854,853   2.44 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments  73,653,960   66,006       73,719,966   2.22 
Total  3,295,933,606   21,577,827   5,233   3,317,516,666   100 
%  99.35   0.65       100     

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The related ECL for undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 5,682,730 and 2,813,596, respectively. The ECL related to guarantees granted as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 983,196 and 1,347,797, respectively. The ECL related to responsibilities for foreign trade operations as of September 30, 2024 amounted to 13,427.The ECL related to overdraft and unused agreed commitments as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 123,695 and 86,359, respectively.

 

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

 

9.OTHER DEBT SECURITIES

 

The composition of other debt securities as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
At fair value through OCI          
Government securities   335,753,945    500,150,010 
Government securities – Foreign   40,727,948    87,840,151 
Total at fair value through OCI   376,481,893    587,990,161 
           
At amortized cost          
Government securities   2,460,959,545    193,645,698 
Private securities   7,720,864    22,120,455 
BCRA bills   5,340,042    66,656,703 
Total at amortized cost   2,474,020,451    282,422,856 
Total   2,850,502,344    870,413,017 

 

In January 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 swap transactions were as follows:

 

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

 

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 could 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 fair value amounted to zero. As of September 30, 2024 all the options were exercised. As of December 31, 2023, their notional value amounted to 181,718,844 (see also Note 5 and Exhibits A and O to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements). The holding at amortized cost includes Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity 06-30-2027 acquired in the first quarter of 2024 through primary subscription. In the third quarter, as a consequence of a reassessment of its monetary position, the Banks's Management resolved to reduce the position of inflation-adjustable securities through the exercise of put options with the BCRA and to maintain the residual portfolio of the aforementioned security until maturity.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

10.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 period or fiscal year, as applicable.

 

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

 

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

 

The following tables show the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement on a recurring basis, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2024
 
Description  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   1,032,842,036    995,408,061    36,094,904    1,339,071 
Derivatives financial instruments (1)   21,085,236    156,622    20,928,614      
Other financial assets   35,953,822    35,768,667         185,155 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   6,792,270    1,586,441         5,205,829 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   376,481,893    376,481,893           
Total   1,473,155,257    1,409,401,684    57,023,518    6,730,055 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2024
 
Description (contd.)  Total   Level 1   Level 2    Level 3  
Financial liabilities                              
At fair value through profit or loss                       
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   1,416,000    1,416,000              
Derivatives financial instruments   1,437,814    10,037    1,427,777         
Total   2,853,814    1,426,037    1,427,777         

 

(1)Includes the premium corresponding to the subscription of put options.

 

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2023
 
Description  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   3,531,927,571    3,490,275,975    41,637,453    14,143 
Derivatives financial instruments   26,494,328    1,323    26,493,005      
Other financial assets   53,199,217    53,071,412         127,805 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   50,856,578    50,856,578           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   6,478,490    2,289,977         4,188,513 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   587,990,161    582,440,073    5,550,088      
Total   4,256,946,345    4,178,935,338    73,680,546    4,330,461 
                     
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   27,869,522    27,869,522           
Derivatives financial instruments   5,720,624    81,419    5,639,205      
Total   33,590,146    27,950,941    5,639,205      

 

Description of the valuation process

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 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 financial assets recognized at fair value categorized as level 3:

 

   As of September 30, 2024 
Reconciliation  Debt instruments   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   14,143    127,805    4,188,513 
Profit and loss   177,787    (98,099)   3,695,363 
Recognition and derecognition   1,297,619    316,970    250 
Monetary effects   (150,478)   (161,521)   (2,678,297)
Amount at the end of the period   1,339,071    185,155    5,205,829 

 

   As of December 31, 2023 
Reconciliation  Debt instruments   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   6,477,410    310,197    4,299,901 
Transfers from level 3 (1)             (283,479)
Profit and loss   4,700,747    75,113    4,535,896 
Recognition and derecognition   (6,965,188)        50,561 
Monetary effects   (4,198,826)   (257,505)   (4,414,366)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year   14,143    127,805    4,188,513 

 

(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 period end.

 

Except for the foregoing, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 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 condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements:

 

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

 

  -Fixed and variable rate of financial instruments: the fair value of financial assets was recognized discounting future cash flows at current market rates for each 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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

The following table shows a comparison between the fair value and the carrying amount of financial instruments not measured at fair value as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

   09/30/2024 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   3,468,227,717    3,468,227,717              3,468,227,717 
Repo transactions   957    957              957 
Other financial assets   945,313,298    945,313,298              945,313,298 
Loans and other financing   4,552,103,061              4,190,738,164    4,190,738,164 
Other debt securities   2,474,020,451    2,187,501,329    61,799,470         2,249,300,799 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   190,006,930    190,006,930              190,006,930 
Total   11,629,672,414    6,791,050,231    61,799,470    4,190,738,164    11,043,587,865 
                          
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   8,073,869,735    5,134,185,339         2,944,909,320    8,079,094,659 
Other financial liabilities   1,637,117,812    1,616,151,150    16,843,715         1,632,994,865 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   24,511,953    19,116,845    5,395,108         24,511,953 
Issued corporate bonds   65,198,447         65,162,235         65,162,235 
Subordinated corporate bonds   399,544,746         380,441,815         380,441,815 
Total   10,200,242,693    6,769,453,334    467,842,873    2,944,909,320    10,182,205,527 

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   2,425,230,581    2,425,230,577              2,425,230,577 
Repo transactions   1,240,896,762    1,240,896,761              1,240,896,761 
Other financial assets   352,747,279    352,747,283              352,747,283 
Loans and other financing   3,696,306,802              3,249,961,178    3,249,961,178 
Other debt securities   282,422,856    185,519,708    112,009,587         297,529,295 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   217,028,887    217,028,887              217,028,887 
Total   8,214,633,167    4,421,423,216    112,009,587    3,249,961,178    7,783,393,981 
                          
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   6,793,762,746    4,216,077,931         2,580,836,846    6,796,914,777 
Repo transactions   47,575,780    47,575,779              47,575,779 
Other financial liabilities   754,904,387    730,453,763    23,447,802         753,901,565 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   39,911,032    15,738,636    12,381,619         28,120,255 
Issued corporate bonds   118,658,632         120,243,046         120,243,046 
Subordinated corporate bonds   661,644,675         560,144,827         560,144,827 
Total   8,416,457,252    5,009,846,109    716,217,294    2,580,836,846    8,306,900,249 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

11.BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

11.1Macro 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.

 

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   96,319 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   1,988,527 
Loans and other financing   278,276 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   3,829,207 
Other financial assets   14,903,165 
Property, plant and equipment   269,094 
Intangible assets   59,820 
Other non-financial assets   221,067 
    21,645,475 
      
Liabilities     
Other financial liabilities   14,767,480 
Provisions   41,659 
Current income tax liabilities   250,951 
Deferred income tax liabilities   296,539 
Other non-financial liabilities   4,104,673 
    19,461,302 
Net assets acquired at fair value   2,184,173 

 

The goodwill generated by the acquisition of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) amounted to 685,291.

 

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). The first installment will become due in 2024.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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.

 

11.2Banco 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.

 

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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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   324,495,383 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   103,275,330 
Derivative financial instruments   44,748,145 
Repo transactions   515,146,114 
Other financial assets   33,483,448 
Loans and other financing   585,750,706 
Other debt securities   138,481,779 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   82,054,318 
Current income tax assets   411,177 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   383,733 
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures   19,350,942 
Property, plant and equipment   75,478,910 
Intangible assets   42,934,358 
Deferred income tax assets   37,824,484 
Other non-financial assets   14,918,546 
Non-current assets held for sale   26,154,639 
    2,044,892,012 
      
Liabilities     
Deposits   1,360,741,790 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   41,014,753 
Derivative financial instruments   17,292,761 
Other financial liabilities   38,465,865 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   21,501,272 
Issued corporate bonds   11,935,361 
Current income tax liabilities   40,433,428 
Provisions   6,015,095 
Deferred income tax liabilities   35,694,563 
Other non-financial liabilities   110,509,454 
    1,683,604,342 
Net assets acquired at fair value   361,287,670 

 

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 10,451,532. See Note 10 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 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 the month of May 2024 for an amount of USD 7,564,706.

 

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 5,699,406,293 and 531,378,116, respectively, and the net income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 would have amounted to 1,195,929,538.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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 316,014,656, 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.

 

The Shareholders’ Meeting held on May 6, 2024, approved the pre-merger by absorption commitment of Banco BMA SAU by Banco Macro SA, whereby Banco Macro SA will incorporate Banco BMA SAU retroactively as of January 1, 2024 based on the separate Financial Statements of each of the companies, prepared as of December 31, 2023 and the special consolidated merger statement of financial position as of the same date.

 

On October 31, 2024, the Board of Directors of the BCRA, through Resolution No. 352, authorized the merger by absorption of Banco Macro SA, as the absorbing entity, with Banco BMA SAU. On November 6, 2024, the National Securities Commission (CNV, for its acronym in Spanish) approved the merger and it was registered in the Public Registry on November 14, 2024.

 

Through Communiqué “C” 99120, the BCRA informed that according to the authorization gave in due time, on November 19, 2024, Banco Macro SA performed the merger by absorption of Banco BMA SAU. Additionally, since that date, 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.

 

12.INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

 

12.1Associates

 

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

 

     Proportional
Bank’s
   Financial position   Profit (Loss) of the period 
Entity   interest    09/30/2024    12/31/2023    09/30/2024    09/30/2023 
Macro Warrants SA (1) and (2)   5%   30,589    23,345    7,245    (7,527)
Play Digital SA (1) and (2)   8.48%   1,853,011    1,506,737    (319,789)   (2,564,886)
Alianza SGR (1) and (2)   24.98%   46,877    6,068    40,810      

 

(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 June 30, 2024 has been used. Additionally, significant transactions conducted or events that occurred between July 1, 2024 and September 30, 2024 have been considered.

 

12.2Joint ventures

 

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

 

   Proportional
Bank’s
   Financial position   Profit (Loss) of the period 
Entity  interest   09/30/2024   12/31/2023   09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Banco Macro SA – Bizland SAU Unión transitoria   50%   2,368,821    1,670,118    1,445,854    966,651 
Finova SA   50%   203,157    190,594    12,562    (258,690)

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

13.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of the other non-financial assets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Investment property (see Exhibit F)   62,515,748    58,488,420 
Advanced prepayments   21,825,673    18,763,059 
Tax advances   3,468,757    29,119,150 
Other   3,391,528    4,060,618 
Total   91,201,706    110,431,247 

 

14.RELATED PARTIES

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, amounts balances related to transactions generated with related parties are as follows:

 

   As of September 30, 2024  
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Banco BMA
SAU
    Associates  Key
management
personnel (3)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Assets                                                   
Cash and deposits in banks   7,780                                                               7,780 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss                                            376,200    376,200 
Other financial assets                  19,604,474                    349,210    10,660,442    30,614,126 
Loans and other financing (4)                                                   
Other financial entities                            14,621,607                    14,621,607 
Documents                                            348,173    348,173 
Overdrafts                                       80,293    21,127,041    21,207,334 
Credit cards                                       703,809    226,337    930,146 
Financial leases                       9,086                    40,298    49,384 
Personal loans                                       8,044         8,044 
Mortgage loans                                       668,028         668,028 
Other (5)                                       1,711,866    26,633,308    28,345,174 
Guarantees granted                                            28,499,595    28,499,595 
Total assets   7,780              19,604,474    9,086    14,621,607          3,521,250    87,911,394    125,675,591 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   As of September 30, 2024  
   Main subsidiaries (1)                   
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Banco BMA
SAU
    Associates    Key
management
personnel (3)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Liabilities                                                             
Deposits        77,941,410    3,483,254    1,512    18,108             402,760    44,777,958    25,833,301    152,458,303 
Derivative instruments                                           520,696    520,696 
Other financial liabilities                                      211,733    7,601,471    7,813,204 
Issued corporate bonds        135,271                                       135,271 
Subordinated corporate bonds                  1,328,391    150,385                        1,478,776 
Other non-financial liabilities             9,575                             2,904,181    2,913,756 
Total liabilities        78,076,681    3,492,829    1,329,903    168,493         402,760    44,989,691    36,859,649    165,320,006 

 

(1)These transactions are eliminated during the consolidation process.
(2)It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.
(3)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.
(4)The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of September 30, 2024 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Banco BMA SAU, Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 11,538,563, 49,247, 18,648,343, 5,385,425 and 137,312,981, 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.

 

   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   13,058                                                    13,058 
Other financial assets                  16,783,867              2,172,930    14,392,496    33,349,293 
Loans and other financing (4)                                             
Documents                                      2,589,283    2,589,283 
Overdrafts                                 519,103    5,366,276    5,885,379 
Credit cards                                 1,219,857    260,124    1,479,981 
Financial leases                       62,442              104,020    166,462 
Personal loans                                 11,212         11,212 
Mortgage loans                                 2,543,818         2,543,818 
Other (5)                                 762,399    11,847,561    12,609,960 
Guarantees granted                                      53,131,467    53,131,467 
Total assets   13,058              16,783,867    62,442         7,229,319    87,691,227    111,779,913 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(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 
Liabilities                                                 
Deposits        31,819,568    521,196    49,752    22,517    613,453    49,720,469    43,734,330    126,481,285 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                                      27,853,870    27,853,870 
Other financial liabilities                                 10,297,754    1,923,993    12,221,747 
Issued corporate bonds        5,815,574                                  5,815,574 
Subordinated corporate bonds                  1,575,740    248,801                   1,824,541 
Other non-financial liabilities                                      5,083,341    5,083,341 
Total liabilities        37,635,142    521,196    1,625,492    271,318    613,453    60,018,223    78,595,534    179,280,358 

 

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

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

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

(4)The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2023 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 43,616,740, 138,087, 7,584,513 and 103,841,628, 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.

 

Profit or loss related to transactions generated during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 with related parties are as follows:

 

   As of September 30, 2024  
   Main subsidiaries (1)                   
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Banco BMA
SAU
    Associates    Key
management
personnel (3)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Income / (loss)                                                             
Interest income        78,689              8,270    813,830    1    1,748,807    8,058,344    10,707,941 
Interest expense                       (79,296)   (1,420,371)   (57,490)   (62,608)   (1,187,297)   (2,807,062)
Commissions income        94,183         7,279              1,077    747    513,092    616,378 
Commissions expense                  (125,814)             (186,249)   (208)   (187,523)   (499,794)
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss                                           114,086    114,086 
Other operating income                  4,709,479    10,266         3,042    79,481    75,535    4,877,803 
Administrative expense                                 (2,973,784)        (2,335,045)   (5,308,829)
Other operating expense                                           (851,968)   (851,968)
Total income / (loss)        172,872         4,590,944    (60,760)   (606,541)   (3,213,403)   1,766,219    4,199,224    6,848,555 

 

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

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

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  As of September 30, 2023 
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Associates   Key
management
personnel
(3)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Income / (loss)                                   
Interest income     22,140           28,610       2,412,338   7,367,996   9,831,084 
Interest expense                     (149,112)  (388,909)  (119,769)  (657,790)
Commissions income     140,172       4,311       2,039   541   1,040,113   1,187,176 
Commissions expense              (70,520)          (213)  (133,303)  (204,036)
Other operating income      426,950   65   14,077,384   3,655           272   14,508,326 
Credit loss expense on financial assets                                    
Administrative expense                      (1,592,305)      (2,097,818)  (3,690,123)
Other operating expense                              (514,196)  (514,196)
Total income / (loss)      589,262   65   14,011,175   32,265   (1,739,378)  2,023,757   5,543,295   20,460,441 

 

(1)These transactions are eliminated during the consolidation process.
(2)It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.
(3)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.

 

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

 

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

 

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 5,434,680 and 5,090,673, respectively.

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of September 30, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 29,238,661 and 14,448,264, respectively.

 

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

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Board of Directors   23    22 
Senior managers of the key management personnel   10    12 
Total   33    34 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

15.DEPOSITS

 

The composition of deposits as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Non-financial public sector   997,003,349    377,159,290 
Financial sector   23,121,311    40,689,982 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   7,053,745,075    6,375,913,474 
Checking accounts   880,093,399    1,027,302,181 
Saving accounts   3,648,131,304    2,882,666,183 
Time deposits   1,784,048,974    2,113,046,283 
Investment accounts   647,331,451    252,409,628 
Other   94,139,947    100,489,199 
Total   8,073,869,735    6,793,762,746 

 

16.OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of the other financial liabilities as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending settlement   789,713,107    2,674,074 
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants   465,180,358    396,754,274 
Amounts payable for other spot purchases pending settlement   196,805,971    188,376,970 
Payment orders pending settlement foreign trade   73,810,190    69,404,444 
Collections on account and behalf of others   26,918,884    21,075,098 
Finance leases liabilities   13,900,236    18,926,010 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement   1,458,141    626,102 
Other   69,330,925    57,067,415 
Total   1,637,117,812    754,904,387 

 

17.PROVISIONS

 

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

 

Exhibit J “Changes in provisions” presents the changes in provisions as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

 

   09/30/2024         
Composition  Within 12
months
   Over 12
months
   09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties        500    500    1,008 
Letters of credits, guarantees and other commitments (1)   6,803,048         6,803,048    4,247,752 
Commercial claims in progress (2)   1,009,198    1,906,815    2,916,013    5,685,777 
Labor lawsuits   1,138,168    314,051    1,452,219    1,276,923 
Pension funds - reimbursement   1,250,716    206,804    1,457,520    2,457,947 
Other   1,613,470    2,381,237    3,994,707    3,955,824 
Total   11,814,600    4,809,407    16,624,007    17,625,231 

 

(1)These amounts correspond to the ECL calculated for contingent transactions, which are mentioned in Note 4.
(2)See also Note 39.2.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

18.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other non-financial liabilities as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables   126,357,206    106,619,258 
Withholdings and collections   77,314,915    90,996,925 
Taxes payables   39,917,305    68,068,031 
Miscellaneous payables - provisions of goods and services   30,701,074    74,685,723 
Directors’ and syndics’ fees payable   4,748,916    35,264,598 
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement   4,461,848    3,201,858 
Dividends payable (see Note 30)   1,229    161,550 
Other   34,920,816    52,758,635 
Total   318,423,309    431,756,578 

 

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

 

The following tables show the analysis of financial assets and liabilities the Bank expects to recover and settle as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

09/30/2024  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   3,468,227,717           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        882,056,656    150,785,380 
Derivative financial instruments        21,085,236      
Repo transactions        957      
Other financial assets   75,245,853    852,134,041    53,887,226 
Loans and other financing (1)   14,544,515    3,398,887,332    1,138,671,214 
Other debt securities        611,023,116    2,239,479,228 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   190,006,930           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   6,792,270           
Total assets   3,754,817,285    5,765,187,338    3,582,823,048 

 

Liabilities            
Deposits   4,606,246,570    3,467,592,964    30,201 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss        1,416,000      
Derivative financial instruments        1,383,392    54,422 
Other financial liabilities        1,622,458,236    14,659,576 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        24,243,709    268,244 
Issued corporate bonds        65,198,447      
Subordinated corporate bonds        12,610,168    386,934,578 
Total liabilities   4,606,246,570    5,194,902,916    401,947,021 

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

12/31/2023  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   2,425,230,581           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        3,425,149,853    106,777,718 
Derivative financial instruments        26,494,328      
Repo transactions        1,240,896,762      
Other financial assets   106,269,966    188,355,138    111,321,392 
Loans and other financing (1)   15,813,005    2,953,151,661    727,342,136 
Other debt securities        292,607,877    577,805,140 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   206,508,303    61,377,162      
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   6,478,490           
Total assets   2,760,300,345    8,188,032,781    1,523,246,386 

 

Liabilities            
Deposits   3,384,387,778    3,408,981,951    393,017 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss        27,869,522      
Derivative financial instruments        5,720,624      
Repo transactions        47,575,780      
Other financial liabilities        738,748,001    16,156,386 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        26,727,769    13,183,263 
Issued corporate bonds        107,640,018    11,018,614 
Subordinated corporate bonds        11,538,100    650,106,575 
Total liabilities   3,384,387,778    4,374,801,765    690,857,855 

 

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

 

20.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.

 

21.INCOME TAX

 

a)Inflation adjustment on income tax

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 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)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 income tax expense in the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements are as follows:

 

   09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Current income tax charge   25,909,452    41,041,949    40,425,383    150,726,762 
Charge / (profit) from deferred income tax   3,614,077    (44,956,422)   (4,856,416)   (6,034,106)
Charge / (profit) from income tax recognized in the income statement   29,523,529    (3,914,473)   35,568,967    144,692,656 
(Profit) / charge from income tax recognized in other comprehensive income   (14,796,533)   (43,274,233)   (2,413,156)   609,882 
Total   14,726,996    (47,188,706)   33,155,811    145,302,538 

 

Fiscal years 2019 and 2020

 

As decided by the Board of Directors in the meeting held on May 11, 2020, considering certain case law on the matter assessed by its legal counsel and tax advisors, on May 26 of that year, the Bank filed with the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP, for its acronym in Spanish), 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).

 

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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

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 adjustment for inflation and other adjustment mechanisms set forth by income tax Law (prior to the amendments introduced by Laws No. 27430 and 27468 for 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). Since tax authorities have not yet issued a resolution with respect to the abovementioned claims, on August 7, 2020, the Bank filed both reimbursement requests under the terms of 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 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

22.COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

  09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time                    
Commissions related to obligations   69,657,786    194,719,239    68,904,782    209,913,311 
Commissions related to credit cards   43,878,258    118,666,713    39,106,926    117,957,593 
Commissions related to insurance   8,665,185    19,828,683    5,876,217    18,940,486 
Commissions related to securities value   5,572,339    13,883,378    4,160,966    10,562,606 
Commissions related to loans   4,339,449    9,920,369    560,507    1,505,643 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   4,161,412    11,507,878    2,578,737    7,759,644 
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted   1,031,385    4,269,871    65,068    138,494 
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period                    
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   675,147    3,014,882    108,380    320,460 
Commissions related to credit cards   615,020    1,675,532    445,018    1,482,260 
Commissions related to loans   18,378    52,776    33,382    146,035 
Commissions related to obligations   388    563    1,799    6,566 
Total   138,614,747    377,539,884    121,841,782    368,733,098 

 

23.DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

  09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos   16,134,828    151,655,807    733,796,077    1,236,224,506 
Income from foreign currency exchange   127,694    519,120    1,869,109    4,444,125 
Total   16,262,522    152,174,927    735,665,186    1,240,668,631 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

24.OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

  09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Services   36,201,739    89,770,062    20,932,079    54,538,128 
Adjustments and interest from other receivables   4,774,610    18,266,728    5,637,107    14,666,641 
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses   2,024,120    16,200,026    3,495,700    10,065,265 
Other receivables from financial intermediation   912,019    5,145,068    2,026,201    4,029,863 
Other   1,095,364    22,854,705    2,772,370    12,912,837 
Total   45,007,852    152,236,589    34,863,457    96,212,734 

 

25.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

  09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Remunerations   112,981,970    339,146,676    92,188,870    261,375,640 
Payroll taxes   27,203,948    82,476,233    22,869,600    64,765,034 
Compensations and bonuses to employees   15,500,162    55,634,833    13,798,933    43,212,657 
Employee services   5,992,556    14,750,892    4,383,149    12,747,399 
Total   161,678,636    492,008,634    133,240,552    382,100,730 

 

26.ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

  09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Taxes   16,617,791    53,240,882    14,883,013    36,174,636 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   13,273,661    38,690,827    9,981,879    29,266,436 
Other fees   9,534,583    25,739,469    7,776,728    21,463,882 
Security services   8,101,661    20,189,193    6,040,952    17,523,080 
Armored truck, documentation and events   7,785,997    22,532,971    7,494,732    23,489,040 
Electricity and communications   6,751,758    20,715,604    5,215,270    16,020,293 
Hired administrative services   6,285,182    19,526,699    1,228,994    3,518,633 
Advertising and publicity   5,662,996    14,115,256    5,729,196    12,190,635 
Software   5,086,949    12,204,496    3,341,016    12,556,737 
Fees to directors and syndics   4,232,203    10,229,041    4,089,291    14,623,627 
Representation, travel and transportation   1,360,835    3,842,489    1,405,282    3,956,617 
Insurance   1,174,574    2,643,369    626,222    1,739,308 
Stationery and office supplies   445,157    1,410,215    493,916    1,502,767 
Leases   266,381    1,096,150    213,139    752,179 
Other   3,673,158    9,779,427    2,787,958    8,231,806 
Total   90,252,886    255,956,088    71,307,588    203,009,676 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

27.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

  09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Turnover tax   71,232,837    263,734,876    85,011,130    241,982,322 
From credit cards   28,307,865    101,292,756    31,309,357    87,276,203 
Other adjustments and interests for miscellaneous obligations   10,128,693    29,611,735    7,155,242    13,475,528 
Charges for other provisions   4,263,959    12,799,986    2,721,389    10,158,026 
Deposit guarantee fund contributions   2,872,447    7,748,724    2,973,762    9,008,086 
Insurance claims   1,643,553    4,925,839    1,196,735    3,567,918 
Donations   222,080    1,532,046    282,557    2,170,614 
Taxes   69,837    141,615    110,937    609,694 
Loss from sale or impairment of property, plant and equipment   64,162    81,027           
Loss from sale or impairment of investment in properties and other non-financial assets   13,841    13,841    462,458    695,033 
Other   24,071,715    54,291,434    13,992,679    53,258,255 
Total   142,890,989    476,173,879    145,216,246    422,201,679 

 

28.ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES IN THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

The Statement of Cash Flows presents the changes in cash and cash equivalents derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities during the period. For the preparation of the statement of cash flows the Bank adopted the indirect method for Operating Activities and the direct method for Investment Activities and Financing Activities.

 

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

 

For the preparation of the Statement of Cash Flows the Bank considered the following:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Description  09/30/2024   12/31/2023   09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Cash and deposits in banks   3,468,227,717    2,425,230,581    1,382,867,533    1,569,905,408 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        269,623,935           
Other debt securities   40,727,948    87,840,151    1,326,311,263    3,132,119,140 
Loans and other financing   4,854,584    8,148,741    5,407,651    5,559,513 
Total   3,513,810,249    2,790,843,408    2,714,586,447    4,707,584,061 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

29.CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital from December 31, 2021 to September 30, 2024, amounted to 639,413. The capital stock composition is detailed in Exhibit K to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

30.EARNINGS PER SHARE - DIVIDENDS

 

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

 

In calculating the weighted average of outstanding common shares, the number of shares at the beginning of the year is adjusted, if applicable, by the number of common shares issued or withdrawn during the period, weighted by the number of days those shares have been outstanding. Note 29 provides a breakdown of the changes in the Bank's capital stock.

 

The calculation of basic earnings per share is provided in the “Earnings per share” table of the condensed consolidated interim income Statement. See also Note 40.

 

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 401,735,819,252, 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 September 30, 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.

 

31.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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Bank’s interest in the capital stock of Sedesa according to the percentages disclosed by BCRA Communiqué “B” 12755 on March 4, 2024 is as follows:

 

Banco Macro SA 7.6285%
Banco BMA SAU 1.6414%

 

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.

 

32.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Cash and deposits in banks          
· Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Deposits in other entities (1).   29,659    2,119 
  Subtotal cash and deposits in Banks   29,659    2,119 
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).   31,322,658    26,605,044 
· 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.   1,808,925    1,912,199 
· 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.   973,846    551,977 
· 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.   420,755    477,650 
· National Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% due on February 14, 2025, as of September 30, 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).   40,997    2,561,908 
· 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.        287,539 
· 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.        30,330 
· Other.   648,384    807,227 
  Subtotal Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities   35,215,565    33,233,874 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Composition (contd.)  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Other financial assets          
· Interests derived from contributions made as protector partner (2).   24,203,126    16,471,751 
· Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Mutual fund shares (1).   2,353,461    3,565,344 
· 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.   1,033,942    682,712 
· Sundry debtors – other.   671,209    576,235 
· Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the CABA for turnover tax differences.   827    1,667 
  Subtotal Other financial assets   28,262,565    21,297,709 
Loans and other financing          
· Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Loans and other financing (1).   1,277,652    383,415 
  Subtotal Loans and other financing   1,277,652    383,415 
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.   126,259,443    137,311,992 
· Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.   38,114,265    17,131,155 
· For securities forward contracts.        61,377,161 
· Other guarantee deposits.   25,633,222    52,065,157 
  Subtotal Financial assets delivered as guarantee   190,006,930    267,885,465 
Other non-financial assets          
· Real property related to a call option sold.   14,998,046    14,998,051 
· Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Other non-financial assets (1).   13,301    22,228 
  Subtotal Other non-financial assets   15,011,347    15,020,279 
Total   269,803,718    337,822,861 

 

(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 September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024 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.

 

33.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:

 

33.1Financial 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 Red Surcos). 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 agree-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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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(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 and Moni Mobile) and certificates of participation (Arfintech).

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, debt securities and certificates of participation in financial trusts for investment purposes, amounted to 1,664,945 and 1,768,312, respectively.

 

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

 

33.2Trusts 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 September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SAU (subsidiary) of this type of trusts amounted to 5,220 and 5,314, respectively.

 

33.3Trusts 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 September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the assets managed by Banco Macro SA and Macro Fiducia SAU, amounted to 4,937,373 and 1,616,638, respectively.

 

33.4Trusts 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 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 94,472,150 and 74,238,382, respectively.

 

34.COMPLIANCE WITH CNV REGULATIONS

 

34.1Compliance with CNV standards to act in the different agent categories defined by the CNV:

 

34.1.1Operations 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 September 30, 2024 stated in Units of Purchasing Power (UVAs, for its acronym in Spanish) amounted to 3,085,456,283 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 32 and the cash deposits in BCRA accounts 000285 and 80285 belonging to the Bank.

 

34.1.2Operations 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 September 30, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 123,824,466 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.

 

34.1.3Operations 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 September 30, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 21,262,256 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.

 

34.1.4Operations 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 September 30, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 1,112,063 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation established in 950,000 UVAs.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

34.1.5Operations 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 September 30, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 1,519,339 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.

 

34.1.6Operations of Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA)

 

Considering the current operations of Banco BMA SAU 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 and AC PIC FCI.

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of September 30, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 339,272,988 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such General Resolution established in 470,350 UVAs, and is integrated with cash balances and equivalents belonging to Banco BMA SAU.

 

On the other hand, the shareholders’ equity of BMA Asset Management SGFCISA (formerly known as Itaú Asset Management SA) as of September 30, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 12,397,717 and exceeds the minimum amount required to act as AA PIC FCI, 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.

 

Similarly, the shareholders’ equity of BMA Valores SA (formerly known as Itaú Valores SA) as of September 30, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 4,417,158 and exceeds the minimum shareholders’ equity required, established in 470,350 UVAs, to act as Comprehensive Clearing and Settlement Agent (ALyC – Integral, for its acronym in Spanish) and 163,500 UVAs to act as ACyDI FCI, also integrated into mutual funds.

 

34.2Documents 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.

 

On the other hand, Banco BMA SAU safeguards the documentary support of its aged accounting and management operations, as established by CNV General Resolution No. 629, in its facilities at Victoria Ocampo No. 360, 7th floor. Additionally, ADDOC Administración de documentos SA is entrusted with the deposit of documentation not included in article 5, paragraph a.3) Section I, Chapter V, Title II of the standards (NT 2013, as amended), as well as aged documentation, which is placed in its Plant 3 warehouses, located at Ruta 36, km 31,500, Bosques, Florencio Varela, Province of Buenos Aires.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

34.3As depositary of mutual funds

 

34.3.1As of September 30, 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   3,207,224,268    49,542,507 
Argenfunds Abierto Pymes II   8,011,399,502    9,423,393 
Argenfunds Ahorro Pesos   217,446,541    19,490,895 
Argenfunds Financiamiento Pesos   100,000    100 
Argenfunds Gestión Pesos   1,567,545,632    2,227,018 
Argenfunds Infraestructura   5,390,345,583    5,391,964 
Argenfunds Inversión Dólares   1,000    971 
Argenfunds Inversión Pesos   31,736    23 
Argenfunds Liquidez   9,621,032,008    112,063,648 
Argenfunds Renta Argentina   329,127,529    33,754,104 
Argenfunds Renta Balanceada   274,815,855    16,929,766 
Argenfunds Renta Capital   5,869,748    6,044,892 
Argenfunds Renta Crecimiento   3,915,066    4,115,403 
Argenfunds Renta Dinámica   145,878,433,578    44,185,080 
Argenfunds Renta Fija   213,459,834    31,296,650 
Argenfunds Renta Fija II   100,000    100 
Argenfunds Renta Flexible   46,040,329    1,113,134 
Argenfunds Renta Global   42,239,966    1,351,439 
Argenfunds Renta Mixta   2,496,726,697    18,753,938 
Argenfunds Renta Mixta Plus   1,347,759    1,240,840 
Argenfunds Renta Pesos   40,116,354    4,315,064 
Argenfunds Renta Total   568,371,479    3,355,917 
Argenfunds Renta Variable   597,037,141    311,486 
Argenfunds Retorno Absoluto   113,296,028    2,033,087 
Pionero Acciones   36,382,402    34,761,534 
Pionero Ahorro Dólar Plus   5,000    4,855 
Pionero Ahorro Dólares   38,525,142    38,369,632 
Pionero Argentina Bicentenario   411,654,410    14,965,078 
Pionero Capital   1,977,355,411    11,825,963 
Pionero Crecimiento   1,685,198,472    10,378,391 
Pionero Desarrollo   360,988,631    2,990,875 
Pionero Empresas FCI Abierto Pymes   410,730,330    17,776,157 
Pionero FF   126,268,866    17,247,591 
Pionero Gestión   2,232,278,027    44,368,688 
Pionero Infraestructura   1,451,927,258    5,885,545 
Pionero Inversión Dólar   5,328,847    5,155,089 
Pionero Money Market Dólar   128,408,278    124,686,714 
Pionero Patrimonio I   204,592,685,200    239,727,706 
Pionero Pesos   5,419,508,051    337,665,097 
Pionero Pesos Plus   43,779,938,361    1,570,030,696 
Pionero Recovery   5,978,851,362    8,921,777 
Pionero Renta   33,306,102    28,790,812 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Funds (contd.)  Number of shares   Equity 
Pionero Renta Ahorro   641,266,427    106,831,553 
Pionero Renta Ahorro Plus   1,074,014,207    38,818,971 
Pionero Renta Balanceado   9,297,905,760    69,451,154 
Pionero Renta Estratégico   714,972,196    28,854,488 
Pionero Renta Fija Dólares   18,138,161    22,946,767 
Pionero Renta Mixta I   348,320,896    21,276,239 
Pionero Retorno   11,072,020,451    12,871,939 

 

34.3.2As of September 30, 2024 Banco BMA SAU, 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 
Goal Acciones Plus   5,742,736    1,024,135 
Goal Capital Plus   39,162,763    1,930,872 
Goal Pesos   2,369,788,619    352,994,477 
Goal Renta Pesos   54,638,100    5,530,986 
Goal Acciones Argentinas   21,806    4,777,384 
Goal Renta Crecimiento   19,072,624    21,005,507 
Goal Renta Global   96,419,706    13,203,657 
Goal Ahorro Max   258,391,793    17,939,938 
Goal Renta Dólares   12,074,334    12,690,543 
Goal Retorno Total   19,788,956    1,219,911 
Goal Performance   16,423,510    1,557,476 
Goal Performance II   247,952    8,595 
Goal Performance III   246,235,809    10,667,459 
Goal Premium   10,529,564    32,865 
Goal Renta Dólares Plus   2,949,675    3,727,877 
Goal Renta Dólares Estrategia   7,991,249    8,997,222 
Goal Multiestrategia   100,000    164 
Goal Multiestrategia Plus   100,000    164 

 

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

 

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

 

Items  Banco Macro SA   Banco BMA SAU 
Cash and deposits in banks          
Amounts in BCRA accounts   1,316,113,581    225,762,932 
Other debt securities          
Government securities computable for the minimum cash requirements   767,133,428    19,364,091 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee          
Special guarantee accounts with the BCRA   100,162,792    26,096,651 
Total   2,183,409,801    271,223,674 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

36.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.

 

36.1The situation of Banco Macro SA as of September 30, 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). As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, the case is pending resolution.

 

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 condensed consolidated interim 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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(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 Federal Civil and Commercial Court of Appeals (CNACCF, 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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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Status: On 10/02/2019, Banco Macro SA and the liable individuals were notified about the initiation of the proceedings. On 10/31/2019, the Bank and the individuals subject to summary proceedings filed their defense. On 01/07/2020, the party hearing the summary proceedings considered the defense filed and deferred the motion to dismiss for lack of capacity to be sued and statute of limitations upon issuing an opinion about the substance of the case. The administrative terms were suspended due to the social, 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. In response to this resolution, a direct appeal will be filed before the Federal Administrative Contentious Court.

 

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

 

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

 

36.2The situation of Banco BMA SAU as of September 30, 2024:

 

Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA

 

File: No. 7810.

 

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

 

Proceeding filed against: Entity’s General Manager.

 

Status: on October 25, 2022, 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.

 

37.CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

 

37.1Banco Macro SA

 

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

 

Corporate Bonds  Original value   Residual face
value as of
09/30/2024
   09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Subordinated Resettable – Class A  USD 400,000,000 (1)  USD 400,000,000    399,544,746    661,644,675 
Non-subordinated – Class E  USD 17,000,000 (2)  USD 17,000,000         25,107,328 
Non-subordinated – Class F  USD 53,000,000 (3)  USD 53,000,000    52,381,063    83,496,410 
Total            451,925,809    770,248,413 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(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 6.750% p.a. until reset date, fully amortizable upon maturity (November 4, 2026) for a face value of USD 400,000,000 (four hundred million US dollars), under the terms and conditions set forth in the pricing supplement dated October 21, 2016. Interest is paid semiannually on May 4 and November 4 of every year and the reset date was November 4, 2021.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

37.1Banco BMA SAU

 

The corporate bonds liabilities recorded by Banco BMA SAU are as follows:

 

Corporate Bonds  Original value   Residual face
value as of
09/30/2024
   09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Non-subordinated –Series XXXII   1,000,000(1)   1,000,000(1)   12,817,384    10,054,894 
Total             12,817,384    10,054,894 

 

(1)Value expressed in thousands of pesos.

 

On February 29, 2008, the shareholders’ meeting of Banco BMA SAU 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.

 

On March 9, 2013, the shareholders’ meeting of 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, 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.

 

38.OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS

 

In addition to Note 4, the Bank maintains different off balance sheet transactions, pursuant to the BCRA standards. The composition of the amounts of the main off balance sheet transactions as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties   8,316,785,536    7,029,715,063 
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)   1,523,685,208    1,622,539,360 
Checks already deposited and pending clearance   232,817,027    219,752,763 
Outstanding checks not yet paid   161,772,284    159,460,002 

 

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

 

39.TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

39.1Tax 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).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The matter under discussion that has not been resolved as yet and on which the regulatory agency bases its position is the impossibility of deducting credits that have collateral security, an issue that has been addressed by the Federal Administrative Tax Court and CSJN in similar cases, which have issued resolutions that are favorable to the Bank’s position.

 

b)The 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.

 

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 condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

39.2Other 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 disclosed in these condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

40.RESTRICTION ON DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTION

 

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

 

b)Through Communiqué “A” 6464, as amended, the BCRA establishes the general procedure to distribute earnings. According to that procedure, earnings may only be distributed if certain circumstances are met, such as no records of financial assistance from the BCRA due to illiquidity or shortages in payments of minimum capital or minimum cash requirement deficiencies and not being subject to the provisions of sections 34 and 35 bis of the Financial Entities Law (sections dealing with tax payment and restructuring agreements and reorganization of the Bank), among other conditions listed in the abovementioned communiqué that must be met. In addition, the earnings distribution approved by the shareholders’ meeting of the Bank could only be formalized once the Superintendence of Financial and Foreign Exchange 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 September 30, 2024 was 134,349,293 (nominal value: 3,475,669).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The Bank must verify that, after completion of the earning distribution, a capital maintenance margin equal to 3.5% of risk-weighted assets is kept, apart from the minimum capital required by law, to be integrated by Tier 1 (COn1) ordinary capital, net of deductible items (CDCOn1).

 

According to 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 30, 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 30.

 

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

 

As a financial institution, Banco Macro SA is governed by Financial Entities Law No. 21526, as supplemented, and the regulations issued by the BCRA, and is exposed to intrinsic risks related to the financial industry. Moreover, the Bank adheres to the good banking practices laid out in BCRA Communiqué “A” 7465 - Financial Entities Corporate Governance Guidelines. Detailed explanations about the main aspects related to capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management related to the Bank, are disclosed in Note 45 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

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

 

Item  09/30/2024 
Minimum capital requirements   833,761,727 
Computable equity   3,361,732,783 
Capital surplus   2,527,971,056 

 

60

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

42.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 and the acceleration of the inflation rate (see Note 3. section "unit of measurement") and 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 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 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 (12% during the third quarter of this year) 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.

 

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 condensed consolidated interim 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 eventualities that may impact its patrimonial and financial position.

 

43.EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

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

 

44.ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

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

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 61Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B

 

CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

COMMERCIAL  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
In normal situation   1,687,131,237    1,803,349,351 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   111,696,654    138,339,027 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   163,751,909    174,851,722 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,411,682,674    1,490,158,602 
           
Subject to special monitoring   3,025,874      
In observation          
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   3,025,874      
           
Troubled   6,593,315    9,595,259 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   4,377,459    7,347,857 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   2,215,856    2,247,402 
           
With high risk of insolvency   584,000    8,012,634 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   73,919    654,033 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral        5,467,804 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   510,081    1,890,797 
           
Irrecoverable   4,226,174    4,381,110 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   4,226,174    4,381,110 
           
Subtotal commercial   1,701,560,600    1,825,338,354 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 62Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B

(continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Performing   3,233,251,323    2,496,367,769 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   219,289,217    185,705,809 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   191,096,516    152,227,285 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   2,822,865,590    2,158,434,675 
           
Low risk   29,619,559    21,100,086 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   564,145    512,592 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   1,183,455    543,466 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   27,871,959    20,044,028 
           
Low risk - in special treatment   395,267    156,259 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   395,267    156,259 
           
Medium risk   22,666,210    14,151,415 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   163,596    269,098 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   55,003    320,572 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   22,447,611    13,561,745 
           
High risk   17,465,490    13,572,182 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   56,040    386,904 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   503,755    182,082 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   16,905,695    13,003,196 
           
Irrecoverable   6,110,628    6,710,238 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   3,811    6,815 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   255,244    698,016 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   5,851,573    6,005,407 
           
Subtotal consumer and mortgage   3,309,508,477    2,552,057,949 
Total   5,011,069,077    4,377,396,303 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 63Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT B

(continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

   09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing   4,552,103,061    3,696,306,802 
Added:          
Allowances for loans and other financing   95,317,713    108,143,700 
Adjustment amortized cost and fair value   24,734,066    29,828,155 
Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost   15,102    1,340,793 
Corporate bonds   7,714,296    20,803,583 
Subtract:          
Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value   (1,999,051)   (1,323,877)
Loans to employees        (3,967,976)
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities   333,183,890    526,265,123 
Total computable items   5,011,069,077    4,377,396,303 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 64Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT C

 

CONSOLIDATED CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Number of customers  Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   501,822,789    10.01    432,399,098    9.88 
50 next largest customers   575,605,011    11.49    596,065,878    13.62 
100 next largest customers   283,020,065    5.65    346,469,158    7.90 
Other customers   3,650,621,212    72.85    3,002,462,169    68.60 
Total (1)   5,011,069,077    100.00    4,377,396,303    100.00 

 

(1)See reconciliation in Exhibit B.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 65Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT D

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)

(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   108   3,058,521   6,143,120   11,883,338   21,163,922   24,611,914       66,860,923 
Financial sector       39,194,512   201,846   273,678   9,274,044   1,758,002   21,703   50,723,785 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   34,517,159   2,007,613,872   578,702,497   676,281,411   951,336,679   928,361,140   935,416,114   6,112,228,872 
Total   34,517,267   2,049,866,905   585,047,463   688,438,427   981,774,645   954,731,056   935,437,817   6,229,813,580 

 

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 44)

(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   218   6,351,727   2,857,027   220,165   366,899   423,447       10,219,483 
Financial sector       15,674,281   753,002   5,266,109   7,903,662   4,370,726   1,714,275   35,682,055 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   31,708,999   1,994,156,458   756,685,469   710,592,801   782,272,614   659,605,110   676,818,727   5,611,840,178 
Total   31,709,217   2,016,182,466   760,295,498   716,079,075   790,543,175   664,399,283   678,533,002   5,657,741,716 

 

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

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 66Chairperson

 

 

 

EXHIBIT F
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(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  Difference
for
conversion
  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  Difference
for
conversion
  Of the period  At the end  Residual
value at the
end of the
period
 
Cost                                         
Real property   678,764,312  50  4,970,203  11,132,326  5,575,439     104,911,122  309,716  13,872,107     13,926,393  105,275,124  572,902,504 
Furniture and facilities   120,272,290  10  1,672,492  19,422,549  1,451,119  (2,078)  68,763,201     18,745,883  6,097  6,259,181  56,282,596  47,688,678 
Machinery and equipment   197,521,613  5  32,359,951  84,418,653  292,626  (62,993)  148,230,421  (1,630) 68,244,831  (17,813) 12,611,291  92,577,438  53,115,106 
Vehicles   22,422,890  5  2,385,957  1,131,346     (28,786)  15,844,001  81,225  892,561  (7,954) 1,848,276  16,872,987  6,775,728 
Other   15,113,394  3  2,436  15,045,085     (28,991)  14,960,273     14,954,958  (3,945) 11,163  12,533  29,221 
Work in progress   17,228,452     15,943,994  3,529  (3,883,221)                      29,285,696 
Right of use real property   70,450,862  5  8,655,099  13,619,151  (1,486,134) (115,025)  54,008,309  (793,512) 13,179,819  (2,130) 7,458,357  47,491,205  16,394,446 
Right of use furniture   5,022,603  5        1,486,133     863,715  793,512        89,896  1,747,123  4,761,613 
Total property, plant and equipment   1,126,796,416     65,990,132  144,772,639  3,435,962  (237,873)  407,581,042  389,311  129,890,159  (25,745) 42,204,557  320,259,006  730,952,992 

  

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(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  Difference
for
conversion
  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  Difference
for
conversion
  For the
fiscal year
  At the end  Residual
value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                         
Real property   597,629,968  50  78,789,249  342,071  2,687,166     89,861,108  (289,284) 55,352     15,394,650  104,911,122  573,853,190 
Furniture and facilities   92,797,301  10  24,161,104  296,010  3,608,894  1,001  61,139,878  3,732  296,827  136  7,916,282  68,763,201  51,509,089 
Machinery and equipment   134,734,360  5  90,881,300  28,881,331  723,406  63,878  144,489,764  2,457  13,839,293  9,256  17,568,237  148,230,421  49,291,192 
Vehicles   18,047,323  5  6,036,591  1,665,245  (18,405) 22,626  15,049,436  13,606  1,350,420  6,115  2,125,264  15,844,001  6,578,889 
Other   5,201  3  15,078,315  935     30,813  14,954,084     935  3,062  4,062  14,960,273  153,121 
Work in progress   8,138,113     18,259,281  96,505  (9,072,437)                      17,228,452 
Right of use real property   50,984,465  5  22,303,315  2,926,069  8,723  80,428  46,065,529  (1,396) 1,372,247  105,842  9,210,581  54,008,309  16,442,553 
Right of use furniture      5  5,022,603                       863,715  863,715  4,158,888 
Total property, plant and equipment   902,336,731     260,531,758  34,208,166  (2,062,653) 198,746  371,559,799  (270,885) 16,915,074  124,411  53,082,791  407,581,042  719,215,374 

 

 67Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT F
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF SEPTEMER 30, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Original
value at
  Useful life             Difference  Depreciation  Residual value
Item  beginning of
fiscal year
  estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers   for
conversion
  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  Of the
period
  At the end  at the end of
the period
Cost                                      
Leased properties  2,489,729  50                430,176        36,352  466,528  2,023,201
Other investment properties  59,284,868  50  4,921,198   465,409     (1,759 ) 2,856,001  (14,250) 568,212  972,812  3,246,351  60,492,547
Total investment property  61,774,597     4,921,198   465,409     (1,759 ) 3,286,177  (14,250) 568,212  1,009,164  3,712,879  62,515,748

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

   Original
value at
  Useful life             Difference  Depreciation  Residual
value at the
Item  beginning of
fiscal year
  estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers   for
conversion
  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  For the
fiscal year
  At the end  end of the
fiscal year
Cost                                   
Leased properties  2,489,730  50        (1)    376,398  7,141     46,637  430,176  2,059,553
Other investment properties  54,187,716  50  3,283,975  773,273  2,585,116  1,334  1,750,917  443,228  473,911  1,135,767  2,856,001  56,428,867
Total investment property  56,677,446     3,283,975  773,273  2,585,115  1,334  2,127,315  450,369  473,911  1,182,404  3,286,177  58,488,420

 

 68Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT G
 
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

   Original
value at
  Useful life            Depreciation  Residual
value at the
Item  beginning of
fiscal year
  estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  Of the
period
  At the end  end of the
period
Cost                                 
Licenses  89,036,071  5  4,965,062  30,381,969  19,558  61,627,395  2,390,840  30,381,820  8,040,480  41,676,895  21,961,827
Other intangible assets  392,455,793  5  38,533,403  111,248,507     268,334,811     109,185,887  41,910,912  201,059,836  118,680,853
Total intangible assets  481,491,864     43,498,465  141,630,476  19,558  329,962,206  2,390,840  139,567,707  49,951,392  242,736,731  140,642,680

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Original
value at
  Useful life            Depreciation  Residual
value at the
Item  beginning of
fiscal year
  estimated
in years
  Increases  Decreases  Transfers  Accumulated  Transfers  Decrease  For the fiscal year  At the end  end of the
fiscal year
Cost                                 
Licenses  70,066,708  5  18,970,298     (935) 49,065,996  (2,105)    12,563,504  61,627,395  27,408,676
Other intangible assets  243,701,533  5  150,003,589  1,238,872  (10,457) 218,083,117  2,214  37,860  50,287,340  268,334,811  124,120,982
Total intangible assets  313,768,241     168,973,887  1,238,872  (11,392) 267,149,113  109  37,860  62,850,844  329,962,206  151,529,658

 

 69Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT H
 
CONSOLIDATED DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Number of customers  Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   1,593,793,806    19.74    816,669,085    12.02 
50 next largest customers   1,011,654,261    12.53    659,044,243    9.70 
100 next largest customers   334,450,878    4.14    276,817,291    4.07 
Other customers   5,133,970,790    63.59    5,041,232,127    74.21 
                     
Total   8,073,869,735    100.00    6,793,762,746    100.00 

 

 70Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT I
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(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   7,644,417,174    267,382,743    221,058,015    9,472,490    43,749    2    8,142,374,173 
From the non-financial public sector   971,980,057    33,840,037    24,463    2,822    1,697         1,005,849,076 
From the financial sector   23,121,311                             23,121,311 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   6,649,315,806    233,542,706    221,033,552    9,469,668    42,052    2    7,113,403,786 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   1,416,000                             1,416,000 
Derivative instruments   20,640    1,184,906    102,887    111,240    18,141         1,437,814 
Other financial liabilities   1,630,734,429    2,428,189    2,301,184    3,871,235    5,653,292    22,001,367    1,666,989,696 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   6,181,817    14,820,590    1,501,593    1,968,382    62,217    30,741    24,565,340 
Issued corporate bonds   52,620,352    96,150    97,211    14,117,154              66,930,867 
Subordinated corporate bonds        12,857,477         12,857,477    25,714,955    399,955,993    451,385,902 
Total   9,335,390,412    298,770,055    225,060,890    42,397,978    31,492,354    421,988,103    10,355,099,792 

 

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

 

 71Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT I
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(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   6,241,978,872    375,516,313    281,384,710    132,805,816    2,641,063    29,709    7,034,356,483 
From the non-financial public sector   368,116,424    12,312,324    10,236,333         3,421         390,668,502 
From the financial sector   40,689,982                             40,689,982 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   5,833,172,466    363,203,989    271,148,377    132,805,816    2,637,642    29,709    6,602,997,999 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   27,869,522                             27,869,522 
Derivative instruments   827,940    2,832,702    262,831    1,797,151              5,720,624 
Repo transactions   47,703,809    16    4,794    14,169              47,722,788 
Other financial institutions   47,703,809    16    4,794    14,169              47,722,788 
Other financial liabilities   710,578,977    2,790,699    3,398,423    5,630,785    8,867,949    25,671,012    756,937,845 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   18,663,323    7,453,312    5,008,502    4,255,015    4,450,456    125,055    39,955,663 
Issued corporate bonds        171,920    28,560,280    84,349,170    11,248,009         124,329,379 
Subordinated corporate bonds             21,602,303    21,602,303    43,204,607    693,582,555    779,991,768 
Total   7,047,622,443    388,764,962    340,221,843    250,454,409    70,412,084    719,408,331    8,816,884,072 

 

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

 

 72Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT J
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Amounts at
beginning of
       Decreases   Monetary
effects
generated by
     
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   09/30/2024 
Provisions for eventual commitments   4,247,752    5,717,552    70,244    277,512    (2,814,500)   6,803,048 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   1,008                   (508)   500 
Contingencies with the BCRA        15,033         15,033           
Other   13,376,471    7,857,053    238,372    3,885,389    (7,289,304)   9,820,459 
Total provisions   17,625,231    13,589,638    308,616    4,177,934    (10,104,312)   16,624,007 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Amounts at
beginning of
       Decreases   Monetary
effects
generated by
     
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   12/31/2023 
Provisions for eventual commitments   4,373,873    3,851,583         294,393    (3,683,311)   4,247,752 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   3,143                   (2,135)   1,008 
Contingencies with the BCRA        2,419         2,419           
Other   12,654,019    21,294,063    319,584    8,648,222    (11,603,805)   13,376,471 
Total provisions   17,031,035    25,148,065    319,584    8,945,034    (15,289,251)   17,625,231 

 

 73Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT L
 
CONSOLIDATED FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30,2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   09/30/2024   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   3,027,606,841    3,002,818,107    22,594,925    208,663    1,985,146    2,258,450,802 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1)   146,806,672    146,806,672                   3,502,232,536 
Other financial assets   96,662,411    96,599,856    62,555              159,614,951 
Loans and other financing   759,660,878    759,535,533    125,345              362,808,097 
Non-financial public sector   87    87                     
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   759,660,791    759,535,446    125,345              362,808,097 
Other debt securities   59,221,490    59,221,490                   178,693,795 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   26,851,449    26,786,534    64,915              112,409,093 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   257,505    257,505                   693,454 
Total assets   4,117,067,246    4,092,025,697    22,847,740    208,663    1,985,146    6,574,902,728 
                               
Liabilities                              
Deposits   2,930,805,373    2,915,240,192    15,565,181              2,063,111,876 
Non-financial public sector   68,254,084    68,254,084                   69,209,869 
Financial sector   8,536,275    8,536,275                   14,324,401 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   2,854,015,014    2,838,449,833    15,565,181              1,979,577,606 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   1,416,000    1,416,000                   27,853,870 
Other financial liabilities   589,631,204    585,701,805    3,723,912         205,487    174,109,875 
Financing from the BCRA and other financial institutions   23,904,183    23,776,949    127,234              30,990,281 
Issued corporate bonds   52,366,518    52,366,518                   108,553,497 
Subordinated corporate bonds   399,544,746    399,544,746                   661,644,675 
Other non-financial liabilities   4,752,565    4,750,360    9         2,196    9,124,615 
Total liabilities   4,002,420,589    3,982,796,570    19,416,336         207,683    3,075,388,689 

 

(1)Includes Argentine Treasury Bonds linked to the US dollar for 27,111,112.

 

 74Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Net financial Income / (Loss) 
   Mandatory measurement 
Item  Quarter ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss                    
Gain / (loss) from government securities   114,476,007    1,935,027,512    (187,770,523)   61,856,792 
Gain from private securities   4,154,296    22,733,650    49,513,448    67,085,169 
Gain from derivative financial instruments                    
Forward transactions   3,056,636    14,781,438    2,554,012    5,299,839 
Gain / (loss) from other financial assets   1,025,698    7,021,923    (3,235,314)   (2,517,904)
Gain from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   464,846    3,415,696    5,535,198    5,639,398 
Gain / (loss) from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (1)   4,107,863    (13,838,814)   22,397,898    27,473,742 
For measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                    
Loss from derivative financial instruments                    
Options   (23,699,898)   (37,950,625)   (1,340,640)   (13,614,102)
Total   103,585,448    1,931,190,780    (112,345,921)   151,222,934 

 

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

 

 75Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Net financial Income / (Loss) 
Interest and adjustment for the application of the
effective interest rate of financial assets and
financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
  Quarter ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Interest income                    
for cash and bank deposits   4,159,989    12,069,888    3,925,777    9,896,939 
for government securities   342,206,207    472,117,220    587,303,765    1,797,165,309 
for private securities   101,804    2,186,214    256,717    1,137,838 
for loans and other financing                    
Non-financial public sector   4,725,356    7,863,539    12,390,357    27,843,258 
Financial sector   537,063    3,009,005    1,756,453    3,335,133 
Non-financial private sector                    
Overdrafts   61,031,990    224,992,296    84,484,830    199,171,531 
Documents   37,549,049    161,600,691    87,162,977    191,934,262 
Mortgage loans   48,572,176    286,022,660    67,378,194    195,308,630 
Pledge loans   3,724,181    11,225,717    5,270,239    14,077,213 
Personal loans   127,547,756    326,829,936    118,023,659    378,418,495 
Credit cards   54,108,514    207,332,281    99,018,535    290,269,026 
Financial leases   2,669,914    10,243,740    1,123,853    2,220,897 
Other   64,885,030    246,263,004    89,794,847    218,750,234 
for repo transactions                    
Central Bank of Argentina   16,312,818    272,595,966    116,070,776    227,145,978 
Other financial institutions   2,265,943    2,555,499    51,537    134,507 
Total   770,397,790    2,246,907,656    1,274,012,516    3,556,809,250 
Interest expense                    
for Deposits                    
Non-financial private sector                    
Checking accounts   (15,952,033)   (141,237,593)   (65,571,184)   (151,932,601)
Saving accounts   (5,746,583)   (34,145,498)   (8,463,568)   (23,989,397)
Time deposits and investments accounts   (255,212,850)   (1,270,588,727)   (885,311,918)   (2,251,154,047)
Other   (87)   (187)          
for financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   (641,119)   (3,531,067)   (730,626)   (2,744,223)
for repo transactions                    
Other financial institutions   (28,526)   (7,615,957)   (6,663,737)   (22,500,855)
for other financial liabilities   (2,073,445)   (9,003,993)   (3,663,933)   (9,323,572)
for issued corporate bonds   (2,397,142)   (12,892,457)   (87,396)   (251,748)
for other subordinated corporate bonds   (6,377,836)   (21,069,125)   (7,294,346)   (20,973,079)
Total   (288,429,621)   (1,500,084,604)   (977,786,708)   (2,482,869,522)

 

 76Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q
(continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  Income of the period   Other comprehensive
income
   Income of the period   Other comprehensive
income
 
Interest and adjustment for the
application of the effective interest
rate of financial assets measured at
fair value through other
comprehensive income
  Quarter ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2023
 
for debt government securities   87,163,023    258,053,505    (43,113,779)   (108,938,032)   51,994,165    227,581,909    (6,085,802)   (1,130,443)
Total   87,163,023    258,053,505    (43,113,779)   (108,938,032)   51,994,165    227,581,909    (6,085,802)   (1,130,443)

 

  Income of the period 
Item  Quarter ended
09/30/2024
  

Accumulated from
beginning of year
up to

09/30/2024

   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
  

Accumulated from
beginning of year
up to

09/30/2023

 
Commissions income                    
Commissions related to obligations   69,663,802    194,673,242    68,906,580    209,919,877 
Commissions related to credits   4,352,197    10,019,705    593,889    1,651,678 
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees   1,031,385    4,269,871    65,068    138,494 
Commissions related to securities value   5,572,339    13,883,378    4,160,965    10,562,606 
Commissions for credit cards   44,493,279    120,342,245    39,551,946    119,439,853 
Commissions for insurances   8,665,185    19,828,683    5,876,217    18,940,486 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   4,836,560    14,522,760    2,687,117    8,080,104 
Total   138,614,747    377,539,884    121,841,782    368,733,098 
Commissions expenses                    
Commissions related to trading with debt securities   (70,483)   (483,315)   (216,039)   (534,801)
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   (924,445)   (3,686,827)   (703,622)   (2,119,201)
Other                    
Commissions paid ATM exchange   (15,438,594)   (36,779,108)   (7,575,797)   (22,083,985)
Checkbooks commissions and clearing houses   (3,290,775)   (8,531,363)   (2,435,168)   (7,359,429)
Credit cards and foreign trade commissions   (1,082,339)   (3,130,529)   (1,243,865)   (3,626,260)
Total   (20,806,636)   (52,611,142)   (12,174,491)   (35,723,676)

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 77Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT R
 
VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 44)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

     Movements between stages of the period       
          ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
         
Item  Balances at
beginning of
the
fiscal year
   ECL of the
next 12
months
   Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
   Financial
instruments
with
impairment
   Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
   09/30/2024 
Other financial assets   1,199,963    (342,258)   49,723    3,827    (585,218)   326,037 
Loans and other financing   108,143,700    21,363,335    8,884,337    14,209,028    (57,282,687)   95,317,713 
Other financial institutions   46,819    82,790    2         (26,350)   103,261 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   14,521,093    5,504,355    (661,152)   1,372,975    (7,630,716)   13,106,555 
Documents   6,578,546    2,582,119    (286,964)   147,494    (3,514,170)   5,507,025 
Mortgage loans   9,861,166    914,867    1,229,102    1,539,133    (5,206,078)   8,338,190 
Pledge loans   705,015    594,900    305,127    31,191    (398,211)   1,238,022 
Personal loans   20,189,418    5,453,464    3,751,615    6,517,756    (10,964,345)   24,947,908 
Credit cards   21,551,672    2,670,928    4,029,880    8,028,223    (11,736,491)   24,544,212 
Financial leases   215,438    62,246    8,588    3    (112,280)   173,995 
Other   34,474,533    3,497,666    508,139    (3,427,747)   (17,694,046)   17,358,545 
Eventual commitments   4,247,752    4,319,460    606,038    (96)   (2,370,106)   6,803,048 
Other debt securities   24,210    (2,339)        (150)   (13,187)   8,534 
Total of allowances   113,615,625    25,338,198    9,540,098    14,212,609    (60,251,198)   102,455,332 

 

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 44)
(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   571,496    1,323,343              (694,876)   1,199,963 
Loans and other financing   69,065,911    37,447,931    25,793,555    60,891,807    (85,055,504)   108,143,700 
Other financial institutions   51,105    67,300              (71,586)   46,819 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   3,307,353    4,354,475    8,307,090    5,061,185    (6,509,010)   14,521,093 
Documents   3,554,092    4,641,764    2,199,036    1,720,989    (5,537,335)   6,578,546 
Mortgage loans   7,494,671    (223,805)   2,148,389    8,207,352    (7,765,441)   9,861,166 
Pledge loans   1,190,436    (48,379)   493,611    53,213    (983,866)   705,015 
Personal loans   26,036,495    11,262,638    1,286,367    8,013,627    (26,409,709)   20,189,418 
Credit cards   17,361,896    12,006,860    3,606,110    10,946,845    (22,370,039)   21,551,672 
Financial leases   135,817    144,157    56,527    27,355    (148,418)   215,438 
Other   9,934,046    5,242,921    7,696,425    26,861,241    (15,260,100)   34,474,533 
Eventual commitments   4,373,873    3,790,145    198,469    1,082    (4,115,817)   4,247,752 
Other debt securities   4,993    33,485         349    (14,617)   24,210 
Total of allowances   74,016,273    42,594,904    25,992,024    60,893,238    (89,880,814)   113,615,625 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 78Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes   Exhibits  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
ASSETS                 
Cash and deposits in banks  8       3,125,110,730    1,899,354,809 
Cash          1,119,411,971    716,965,083 
Central Bank of Argentina          1,316,113,581    685,369,109 
Other local and foreign entities          299,984,435    496,907,656 
Other          389,600,743    112,961 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss  8   A   748,523,308    3,118,989,740 
Derivative financial instruments  8       16,270,999    181,834 
Repo transactions  8       957    1,063,359,501 
Other financial assets  5, 7 and 8   R   765,164,317    184,870,874 
Loans and other financing  6, 7 and 8   B, C, D and R   4,176,106,437    3,083,263,245 
Non-financial public sector          44,437,801    9,507,738 
Other financial entities          46,752,224    11,543,750 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents          4,084,916,412    3,062,211,757 
Other debt securities  7 and 8   A and R   2,443,767,922    725,826,557 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee  8 and 29       137,886,337    198,979,405 
Current income tax assets  19       80,738,234      
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss  8   A   6,105,561    5,283,003 
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures  10       622,414,998    620,000,438 
Property, plant and equipment      F   659,308,908    644,797,903 
Intangible assets      G   113,313,890    114,711,776 
Other non-financial assets  11       77,494,527    86,810,703 
Non-current assets held for sale          45,778,645    49,146,298 
TOTAL ASSETS          13,017,985,770    11,795,576,086 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 79Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
LIABILITIES                
Deposits  8 and 13  H and I   7,281,392,621    5,561,959,136 
Non-financial public sector         996,214,602    375,885,904 
Financial sector         8,943,333    14,962,367 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents         6,276,234,686    5,171,110,865 
Derivative financial instruments  8  I   1,043,654    151,470 
Repo transactions  8  I        47,575,780 
Other financial liabilities  8 and 14  I   1,334,072,407    519,082,833 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions  8  I   18,587,624    15,257,234 
Issued corporate bonds  8 and 34  I   52,516,334    114,419,317 
Current income tax liabilities  19           375,637,888 
Subordinated corporate bonds  8 and 34  I   401,023,520    663,469,216 
Provisions  15  J and R   13,438,425    11,836,241 
Deferred income tax liabilities         43,027,105    80,557,819 
Other non-financial liabilities  16      230,965,756    284,984,220 
TOTAL LIABILITIES         9,376,067,446    7,674,931,154 
                 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Capital stock  27  K   639,413    639,413 
Non-capital contributions         12,429,781    12,429,781 
Capital adjustments         1,156,779,807    1,156,779,807 
Earnings reserved         2,296,984,217    1,684,506,016 
Unappropriated retained earnings         1,380,147    1,229,243 
Accumulated other comprehensive income         (21,274,999)   81,167,529 
Net income of the period / fiscal year         194,979,958    1,183,893,143 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY         3,641,918,324    4,120,644,932 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES         13,017,985,770    11,795,576,086 

 

Notes 1 to 41 to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements and exhibits A to D, F to L, O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 80Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes   Exhibits  Quarter ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Interest income       Q   771,309,156    2,191,830,849    1,312,958,473    3,765,446,072 
Interest expense       Q   (258,743,628)   (1,309,775,751)   (974,372,872)   (2,474,289,222)
Net interest income           512,565,528    882,055,098    338,585,601    1,291,156,850 
Commissions income   20   Q   121,988,532    329,584,416    118,409,958    360,492,470 
Commissions expense       Q   (11,479,663)   (30,470,086)   (9,001,199)   (27,741,501)
Net commissions income           110,508,869    299,114,330    109,408,759    332,750,969 
Subtotal (Net interest income plus Net commissions income)           623,074,397    1,181,169,428    447,994,360    1,623,907,819 
Net gain / (loss) from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss       Q   68,986,400    1,704,232,891    (168,040,710)   62,068,399 
Profit from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost           328,587    328,587    424,220    424,533 
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency   21       4,853,886    103,481,522    732,663,005    1,233,254,093 
Other operating income   22       11,874,355    65,872,699    28,543,333    73,024,537 
Credit loss expense on financial assets           (23,374,490)   (63,619,688)   (14,904,185)   (55,812,920)
Net operating income           685,743,135    2,991,465,439    1,026,680,023    2,936,866,461 
Employee benefits   23       (130,058,221)   (390,078,412)   (128,870,225)   (369,966,584)
Administrative expenses   24       (72,246,440)   (201,448,641)   (67,561,825)   (193,870,859)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets       F and G   (25,162,991)   (75,473,369)   (25,076,455)   (75,156,318)
Other operating expenses   25       (130,592,244)   (422,510,185)   (137,027,077)   (407,484,824)
Operating income           327,683,239    1,901,954,832    668,144,441    1,890,387,876 
Income from subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures   10       27,725,572    22,642,456    27,688,965    35,729,972 
Loss on net monetary position           (241,501,447)   (1,734,850,361)   (655,304,142)   (1,547,512,225)
Income before tax on continuing operations           113,907,364    189,746,927    40,529,264    378,605,623 
Income tax on continuing operations   19.b)      (23,034,416)   5,233,031    (17,401,601)   (121,283,834)
Net income from continuing operations           90,872,948    194,979,958    23,127,663    257,321,789 
Net income of the period           90,872,948    194,979,958    23,127,663    257,321,789 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 81Chairperson

 

 

SEPARATE EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended 09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2023
 
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders   90,872,948    194,979,958    23,127,663    257,321,789 
Plus: Potential dilutive effect inherent to common shares                    
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders adjusted for dilution   90,872,948    194,979,958    23,127,663    257,321,789 
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the period   639,413    639,413    639,413    639,413 
Plus: Weighted average of additional common shares with dilutive effects                    
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the period adjusted for dilution   639,413    639,413    639,413    639,413 
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)   142.1193    304.9359    36.1701    402.4344 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 82Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes   Exhibits   Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2023
 
Net income of the period             90,872,948    194,979,958    23,127,663    257,321,789 
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss of the period                              
Foreign currency translation differences from Financial Statements conversion             (2,158,339)   (25,586,419)   395,741    (951,952)
Foreign currency translation differences of the period             (2,158,339)   (25,586,419)   395,741    (951,952)
Profit or loss from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))             (27,724,724)   (78,003,457)   (4,481,578)   1,132,638 
Profit or loss of the period from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)        Q    (44,011,162)   (108,813,009)   (5,793,219)   (1,250,227)
Adjustment for reclassification of the period             1,357,741    (11,192,309)   (1,101,515)   2,992,747 
Income tax   19.b)        14,928,697    42,001,861    2,413,156    (609,882)
Interest in other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method             765,218    1,147,348    (292,583)   119,784 
Income / (loss) of the period from interest in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method             765,218    1,147,348    (292,583)   119,784 
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income that will be reclassified to profit or loss             (29,117,845)   (102,442,528)   (4,378,420)   300,470 
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income             (29,117,845)   (102,442,528)   (4,378,420)   300,470 
Total comprehensive income of the period             61,755,103    92,537,430    18,749,243    257,622,259 

 

Notes 1 to 41 to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements and exhibits A to D, F to L, O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 83Chairperson

 

 

CONDESED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(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    1,156,779,807    22,497,215    58,670,314    690,846,726    993,659,290    1,185,122,386    4,120,644,932 
Total comprehensive income of the period                                                 
-  Net income of the period                                          194,979,958    194,979,958 
-  Other comprehensive loss of the period                      (25,586,419)   (76,856,109)                  (102,442,528)
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 12, 2024                                                 
-  Legal reserve                                236,778,628         (236,778,628)     
-  Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization (1)                                     375,699,573    (944,840,733)   (569,141,160)
-  Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                                          (2,122,878)   (2,122,878)
Amount at the end of the period       639,413    12,429,781    1,156,779,807    (3,089,204)   (18,185,795)   927,625,354    1,369,358,863    196,360,105    3,641,918,324 

 

(1) See Note 30 to the condensed interim consolidated Financial Statements.

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(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    1,156,779,807    2,825,224    (2,628,197)   636,812,859    1,138,710,825    271,026,862    3,216,596,574 
Total comprehensive income of the period                                                 
-  Net income of the period                                          257,321,789    257,321,789 
-  Other comprehensive income of the period                      (951,952)   1,252,422                   300,470 
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 25, 2023                                                 
-  Legal reserve                                54,033,868         (54,033,868)     
-  Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization                                     (145,051,536)   (211,917,699)   (356,969,235)
-  Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                                          (3,846,052)   (3,846,052)
Amount at the end of the period       639,413    12,429,781    1,156,779,807    1,873,272    (1,375,775)   690,846,727    993,659,289    258,551,032    3,113,403,546 

 

Notes 1 to 41 to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements and exhibits A to D, F to L. O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 84Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes   09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Cash flows from operating activities               
Income of the period before income tax        189,746,927    378,605,623 
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the period        1,734,850,361    1,547,512,225 
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:               
Amortization and depreciation        75,473,369    75,156,318 
Credit loss expense on financial assets        63,619,688    55,812,920 
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency        (105,177,951)   (529,540,108)
Other adjustments        (1,457,521,672)   982,841,269 
Net increase / decrease from operating assets:               
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        4,108,529,352    (1,111,793,365)
Derivative financial instruments        (16,089,165)   (2,106,858)
Repo transactions        1,063,358,544    (97,504,311)
Loans and other financing               
Non-financial public sector        (34,930,063)   4,086,639 
Other financial entities        (35,208,474)   (39,101,610)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents        (1,086,324,343)   210,124,017 
Other debt securities        (3,575,530,796)   647,363,435 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee        61,093,068    31,004,755 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss        (822,558)   (1,013,295)
Other assets        (572,648,174)   (127,944,986)
Net increase / decrease from operating liabilities:               
Deposits               
Non-financial public sector        620,328,698    (141,094,891)
Financial sector        (6,019,034)   288,516 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents        1,105,123,821    (1,772,751,336)
Derivative financial instruments        892,184    107,179 
Repo transactions        (47,575,780)   119,876,191 
Other liabilities        766,571,440    (32,709,354)
Income tax payments        (277,171,069)   (39,054,521)
Total cash from operating activities (A)        2,574,568,373    158,164,452 

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 85Chairperson

 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items  Notes   09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Cash flows from investing activities               
Payments:               
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets        (80,829,582)   (69,682,650)
Total cash used in investing activities (B)        (80,829,582)   (69,682,650)
Cash flows from financing activities               
Payments:               
Dividends   37    (432,094,277)   (51,587)
Non-subordinated corporate bonds        (19,061,415)   (184,352)
Subordinated corporate bonds        (13,713,948)   (13,233,333)
Other payments related to financing activities        (5,901,490)   (6,354,062)
Collections / Incomes:               
Financing from local financial entities        10,842,857    2,478,092 
Total cash used in financing activities (C)        (459,928,273)   (17,345,242)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (D)        203,094,542    853,402,102 
Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents (E)        (1,011,149,139)   (2,913,821,606)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D+E)        1,225,755,921    (1,989,282,944)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year   26    1,899,354,809    4,592,119,734 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   26    3,125,110,730    2,602,836,790 

 

Notes 1 to 41 to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements and exhibits A to D, F to L, O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

 Jorge Pablo Brito
 86Chairperson

 

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(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 as of December 31, 2023, already issued, 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 condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

On November 27, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

2.OPERATIONS OF THE BANK

 

Note 2 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements includes a detailed description of the agreements that relate the Bank with the provincial and municipal Governments.

 

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

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

These condensed separate interim Financial Statements of the Bank were prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by the 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 International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professionals Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE, for its acronym in Spanish). The abovementioned international standards include the IFRS, the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and the interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or former Standing Interpretations Committee (SIC).

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

b)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 condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements).

 

If IFRS 9 had been applied, and according an estimation calculated by the Bank, the Statement of income of the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, would have recorded an increase in “Interest income” for an amount of 2,553, in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 2,083 and in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 87,558, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that period. In addition, it would have been recorded in the Statement of income of the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023 a decrease in “Interest income” for an amount of 8,587,880 and on the other hand, an increase in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 359,554 and in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 7,950,806, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that period. These changes would not have resulted into modifications to the total shareholder equity as of those dates nor the total comprehensive income of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 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 as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 7899. Generally, the BCRA does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS, unless otherwise expressly stated.

 

Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued presents further detailed descriptions of the basis for the presentation of such Financial Statements and the main accounting policies used and the relevant information of the subsidiaries. All that is explained therein shall apply to these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, except for the goodwill generated by the business combination, as mentioned in Note 9, which according to BCRA Communiqué “A” 6618, in the condensed separate interim Financial Statements, is included in the net investment of the subsidiary.

 

Going concern

 

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

 

Subsidiaries

 

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

 

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

 

As provided under IAS 27 “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.

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

Transcription into books

 

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

 

Standards amendments adopted in the fiscal year

 

Standards amendments adopted are described in Note 3 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

New pronouncements

 

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

 

4.CONTINGENT TRANSACTIONS

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank maintains the following maximum exposures to credit risk related to this type of transactions:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   3,367,861,096    2,402,076,552 
Guarantees granted (1)   143,323,834    138,972,499 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)   26,031,411    15,819,765 
Subtotal   3,537,216,341    2,556,868,816 
Less: Allowance for ECL   (5,577,128)   (2,759,635)
Total   3,531,639,213    2,554,109,181 

 

(1)Includes transactions not covered by BCRA debtor classification standard. The Guarantees granted include an amount of 910,503 and 1,317,930, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Overdraft and unused agreed commitments include an amount of 1,792,836 and 23,586, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

Risks related to the abovementioned contingent transactions have been assessed and are controlled within the framework of the Bank’s credit risk policy, as described in Note 45 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

5.OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of the other financial assets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement   399,145,598    2,649,701 
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement   233,412,665      
Sundry debtors   130,654,676    181,896,997 
Private securities   185,155    127,805 
Other   1,961,066    1,069,204 
Subtotal   765,359,160    185,743,707 
Less: Allowances for ECL   (194,843)   (872,833)
Total   765,164,317    184,870,874 

 

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

 

6.LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

The composition of loans and other financing as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Non-financial public sector (1)   44,437,801    9,507,738 
Other financial entities   46,752,224    11,543,750 
Other financial entities   46,855,076    11,588,672 
Less: allowance for ECL   (102,852)   (44,922)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   4,084,916,412    3,062,211,757 
Overdrafts   613,839,349    346,584,113 
Documents   622,522,657    640,590,130 
Mortgage loans   365,353,461    318,577,019 
Pledge loans   98,926,709    56,699,365 
Personal loans   758,465,567    456,445,302 
Credit cards   1,025,102,487    898,407,640 
Financial leases   1,798,808    2,873,911 
Other   680,300,319    414,656,616 
Less: allowance for ECL   (81,392,945)   (72,622,339)
Total   4,176,106,437    3,083,263,245 

 

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

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

Note 8 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 8 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 condensed consolidated interim 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.

 

7.1Loans 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  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing   4,257,602,234    3,155,930,506 
Individual assessment   1,159,028,148    787,491,726 
Collective assessment   3,098,574,086    2,368,438,780 
Less: Allowance for ECL (1)   (81,495,797)   (72,667,261)
Total   4,176,106,437    3,083,263,245 

 

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

 

As explained in Note 45.1.3 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued, “Additional Forward-looking allowances based on expert credit judgment”, section “Adjustment for expectations of increased risk due to the change in economic policy”, the Bank resolved to carry out an adjustment with a prospective vision as a consequence of estimating an incremental effect in the forecasts determined by ECL for the purposes of covering a scenario of uncertainty regarding the impacts that could originate from the change in the economic policy regime, the implementation of a program to adjust imbalances macroeconomics and an inflation stabilization plan. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, said adjustment was estimated at 819,404 and 22,129,826, respectively, as explained in the section "Adjustment for expectations of increased risk due to the change in economic policy" of the aforementioned note.

 

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

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Internal rating      09/30/2024 
grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing       4,040,686,314    96,430,585         4,137,116,899    97.17 
High grade  0.00%-3.50%    3,661,679,750    20,917,563         3,682,597,313    86.50 
Standard grade  3.51%-7.00%    287,620,929    19,445,749         307,066,678    7.21 
Sub-standard grade  7.01%-33.00%    91,385,635    56,067,273         147,452,908    3.46 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01%-99.99%    27,155,343    52,246,190         79,401,533    1.86 
Impaired  100%             41,083,802    41,083,802    0.97 
   Total    4,067,841,657    148,676,775    41,083,802    4,257,602,234    100 
   %    95.54    3.49    0.97    100      

 

Internal rating      12/31/2023 
grade  Range PD    Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing        2,965,377,339    96,211,569         3,061,588,908    97.01 
High grade  0.00%-3.50%     2,761,472,955    34,909,515         2,796,382,470    88.61 
Standard grade  3.51%-7.00%     135,142,712    21,678,486         156,821,198    4.97 
Sub-standard grade  7.01%-33.00%     68,761,672    39,623,568         108,385,240    3.43 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01%-99.99%     19,266,165    41,099,905         60,366,070    1.91 
Impaired  100%               33,975,528    33,975,528    1.08 
   Total     2,984,643,504    137,311,474    33,975,528    3,155,930,506    100 
   %     94.57    4.35    1.08    100      

 

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

 

7.1.1Loans 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 45 section “Credit risk” to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

Internal rating       09/30/2024 
grade  Range PD    Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing        1,149,804,917    3,213,809         1,153,018,726    99.48 
High grade  0.00%-3.50%     1,068,884,060              1,068,884,060    92.22 
Standard grade  3.51%-7.00%     80,194,557    3,024,957         83,219,514    7.18 
Sub-standard grade  7.01%-33.00%     726,300    188,852         915,152    0.08 
Past due but not impaired  33.01%-99.99%                           
Impaired  100%               6,009,422    6,009,422    0.52 
   Total     1,149,804,917    3,213,809    6,009,422    1,159,028,148    100 
   %     99.20    0.28    0.52    100      

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Internal rating       12/31/2023 
grade  Range PD    Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing        762,894,864    14,299,426         777,194,290    98.69 
High grade  0.00%-3.50%     690,312,457    8,608,798         698,921,255    88.75 
Standard grade  3.51%-7.00%     41,375,172              41,375,172    5.25 
Sub-standard grade  7.01%-33.00%     31,207,235    5,690,628         36,897,863    4.69 
Past due but not impaired  33.01%-99.99%                           
Impaired  100%               10,297,436    10,297,436    1.31 
   Total     762,894,864    14,299,426    10,297,436    787,491,726    100 
   %     96.87    1.82    1.31    100      

 

7.1.2Loans 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 45 section “Credit risk” to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023, already issued.

 

Internal rating       09/30/2024 
grade  Range PD    Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing        2,890,881,397    93,216,776         2,984,098,173    96.31 
High grade  0.00%-3.50%     2,592,795,690    20,917,563         2,613,713,253    84.36 
Standard grade  3.51%-7.00%     207,426,372    16,420,792         223,847,164    7.22 
Sub-standard grade  7.01%-33.00%     90,659,335    55,878,421         146,537,756    4.73 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01%-99.99%     27,155,343    52,246,190         79,401,533    2.56 
Impaired  100%               35,074,380    35,074,380    1.13 
   Total     2,918,036,740    145,462,966    35,074,380    3,098,574,086    100 
   %     94.18    4.69    1.13    100      

 

Internal rating       12/31/2023 
grade  Range PD    Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing        2,202,482,475    81,912,143         2,284,394,618    96.45 
High grade  0.00%-3.50%     2,071,160,498    26,300,717         2,097,461,215    88.56 
Standard grade  3.51%-7.00%     93,767,540    21,678,486         115,446,026    4.87 
Sub-standard grade  7.01%-33.00%     37,554,437    33,932,940         71,487,377    3.02 
Past due but not impaired (1)  33.01%-99.99%     19,266,165    41,099,905         60,366,070    2.55 
Impaired  100%               23,678,092    23,678,092    1.00 
   Total     2,221,748,640    123,012,048    23,678,092    2,368,438,780    100 
   %     93.81    5.19    1.00    100      

 

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

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

7.2Other 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:

 

   09/30/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds  7,714,296         7,714,296   99.80 
Financial trusts  15,102           15,102   0.20 
Total  7,729,398           7,729,398   100 
%  100           100     

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds  19,160,975         19,160,975   93.46 
Financial trusts  1,340,793           1,340,793   6.54 
Total  20,501,768           20,501,768   100 
%  100           100     

 

The related ECL for Corporate Bonds as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 8,523 and 16,866, respectively. The ECL related to financial trusts as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 11 and 280, respectively.

 

7.3Government 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.

 

7.4Other financial assets

 

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

 

   09/30/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets  765,174,005         765,174,005   100 
Total  765,174,005           765,174,005   100 
%  100           100     

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Other financial assets  185,615,902         185,615,902   100 
Total  185,615,902           185,615,902   100 
%  100           100     

  

The ECL related to these types of instruments amounted to 194,843 and 872,833 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

Exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowance for uncollectibility risk” also shows the evolution of the forecasts for expected credit losses at the sector and product level.

 

7.5Loans commitment

 

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

 

   09/30/2024 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts  3,346,920,483   20,933,231   7,382   3,367,861,096   95.28 
Guarantees granted  142,170,602   242,729       142,413,331   4.03 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments  24,238,575           24,238,575   0.69 
Total  3,513,329,660   21,175,960   7,382   3,534,513,002   100 
%  99.40   0.60       100     

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts  2,385,430,165   16,641,478   4,909   2,402,076,552   93.99 
Guarantees granted  137,654,569           137,654,569   5.39 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments  15,796,179           15,796,179   0.62 
Total  2,538,880,913   16,641,478   4,909   2,555,527,300   100 
%  99.35   0.65       100     

 

The related ECL for undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 4,794,545 and 1,985,407, respectively. The ECL related to guarantees granted as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 671,746 and 687,869, respectively. The ECL related to overdraft and unused agreed commitments as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 amounted to 110,837 and 86,359, respectively.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

8.FAIR VALUE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

 

Note 10 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the methods and assumptions used to determine the fair value, both of the financial instruments recognized at fair value as of those not accounted for at such fair value in these condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

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

 

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

 

Fair value hierarchy

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The following tables show the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2024
 
Description  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   748,523,308    724,555,204    22,629,033    1,339,071 
Derivatives financial instruments (1)   16,270,999    156,622    16,114,377      
Other financial assets   185,155              185,155 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   6,105,561    920,671         5,184,890 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   308,780,793    308,780,793           
Total   1,079,865,816    1,034,413,290    38,743,410    6,709,116 
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Derivatives financial instruments   1,043,654    10,037    1,033,617      
Total   1,043,654    10,037    1,033,617      

 

(1)Includes the premium corresponding to the subscription of put options.

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2023
 
Description  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                
At fair value through profit or loss                
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   3,118,989,740    3,100,494,251    18,481,346    14,143 
Derivatives financial instruments   181,834    1,322    180,512      
Other financial assets   127,805              127,805 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   50,856,578    50,856,578           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   5,283,003    1,136,259         4,146,744 
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   445,039,534    445,039,534           
Total   3,620,478,494    3,597,527,944    18,661,858    4,288,692 
                     
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Derivatives financial instruments   151,470    81,419    70,051      
Total   151,470    81,419    70,051      

 

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 September 30, 2024 
Reconciliation    Debt
instruments
   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   14,143    127,805    4,146,744 
Profit and loss   177,787    (98,099)   3,695,395 
Recognition and derecognition   1,297,619    316,970      
Monetary effects   (150,478)   (161,521)   (2,657,249)
Amount at the end of the period   1,339,071    185,155    5,184,890 

 

   As of December 31, 2023 
Reconciliation    Debt
instruments
   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning   6,477,410    310,197    4,299,901 
Transfers from level 3 (1)             (283,479)
Profit and loss   4,700,747    75,113    4,535,896 
Recognition and derecognition   (6,965,188)          
Monetary effects   (4,198,826)   (257,505)   (4,405,574)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year   14,143    127,805    4,146,744 

 

(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.

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Note 10 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements, details the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of assets at Level 3.

 

Changes in fair value levels

 

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

 

Except for the foregoing, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 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 September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

   09/30/2024 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   3,125,110,730    3,125,110,730              3,125,110,730 
Repo transactions   957    957              957 
Other financial assets   764,979,162    764,979,162              764,979,162 
Loans and other financing   4,176,106,437              3,862,954,389    3,862,954,389 
Other debt securities   2,134,987,129    1,888,349,259    53,888,417         1,942,237,676 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   137,886,337    137,886,337              137,886,337 
Total   10,339,070,752    5,916,326,445    53,888,417    3,862,954,389    9,833,169,251 
                          
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   7,281,392,621    4,622,166,423         2,664,152,374    7,286,318,797 
Other financial liabilities   1,334,072,407    1,314,604,982    15,344,478         1,329,949,460 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   18,587,624    18,450,854    136,770         18,587,624 
Issued corporate bonds   52,516,334         52,477,934         52,477,934 
Subordinated corporate bonds   401,023,520         381,849,886         381,849,886 
Total   9,087,592,506    5,955,222,259    449,809,068    2,664,152,374    9,069,183,701 

 

   12/31/2023 
Composition  Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair value 
Financial assets                    
Cash and deposits in banks   1,899,354,809    1,899,354,808              1,899,354,808 
Repo transactions   1,063,359,501    1,063,359,499              1,063,359,499 
Other financial assets   184,743,069    184,743,067              184,743,067 
Loans and other financing   3,083,263,245              3,000,087,247    3,000,087,247 
Other debt securities   280,787,023    85,312,632    112,009,587    98,191,266    295,513,485 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   148,122,827    148,122,825              148,122,825 
Total   6,659,630,474    3,380,892,831    112,009,587    3,098,278,513    6,591,180,931 

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    12/31/2023   
Composition   Carrying
amount
 
    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Fair value   
Financial liabilities                              
Deposits     5,561,959,136       3,340,124,362               2,224,986,799       5,565,111,161  
Repo transactions     47,575,780       47,575,779                       47,575,779  
Other financial liabilities     519,082,833       496,918,459       21,161,556               518,080,015  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions     15,257,234       14,812,252       444,982               15,257,234  
Issued corporate bonds     114,419,317               116,056,576               116,056,576  
Subordinated corporate bonds     663,469,216               561,689,473               561,689,473  
Total     6,921,763,516       3,899,430,852       699,352,587       2,224,986,799       6,823,770,238  

 

9.BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

9.1Macro 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 11.1 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

9.2Banco 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 11.2 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

10.INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

 

The Bank’s interests in associates and joint ventures are disclosed in Note 12 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

11.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of other non-financial assets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Investment property (see Exhibit F)   56,909,879    54,052,053 
Advanced prepayments   17,767,106    10,071,691 
Tax advances   2,652,769    22,532,834 
Other   164,773    154,125 
Total   77,494,527    86,810,703 

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

12.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 September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, amounts balances related to transactions generated with related parties are as follows:

 

   As of September 30, 2024  
   Main subsidiaries              
   Macro
Bank
Limited
  Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
  Argenpay
SAU
  Fintech
SGR
  Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
  Banco BMA
SAU
  Associates  Key
management
personnel
(2)
  Other
related
parties
  Total 
Assets                                   
Cash and deposits in banks  7,780                          7,780 
Other financial assets           19,604,474                 19,604,474 
Loans and other financing (3)                              
Other financial entities                 14,621,607           14,621,607 
Documents                          348,173  348,173 
Overdrafts                       80,077  21,124,982  21,205,059 
Credit cards                       583,576  191,789  775,365 
Financial leases              9,086           40,298  49,384 
Personal loans                       7,278     7,278 
Mortgage loans                       668,028     668,028 
Other (4)                       1,711,866  19,833,115  21,544,981 
Guarantees granted                          28,499,595  28,499,595 
Total assets  7,780        19,604,474  9,086  14,621,607     3,050,825  70,037,952  107,331,724 
                                
Liabilities                                    
Deposits     77,941,410  3,483,254  1,512  18,108     402,760  12,962,894  4,145,772  98,955,710  
Derivative instruments                          520,696  520,696  
Other financial liabilities                       3,300  807,982  811,282  
Issued corporate bonds     135,271                       135,271  
Subordinated corporate bonds           1,328,391  150,385              1,478,776  
Other non-financial liabilities        9,575                 2,904,181  2,913,756  
Total liabilities     78,076,681  3,492,829  1,329,903  168,493     402,760  12,966,194  8,378,631  104,815,491  

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

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

(3)The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of September 30, 2024 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Banco BMA SAU, Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 11,538,563, 49,247, 18,648,343, 5,108,474 and 137,273,093, 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  13,058                       13,058 
Other financial assets           16,783,867              16,783,867 
Loans and other financing (3)                            
Documents                       2,589,283  2,589,283 
Overdrafts                    508,417  5,366,278  5,874,695 
Credit cards                    983,179  259,735  1,242,914 
Financial leases              62,442        104,020  166,462 
Personal loans                    9,293     9,293 
Mortgage loans                    2,543,818     2,543,818 
Other (4)                    699,732  9,588,847  10,288,579 
Guarantees granted                       53,131,467  53,131,467 
Total assets  13,058        16,783,867  62,442     4,744,439  71,039,630  92,643,436 
                             
Liabilities                            
Deposits     31,819,568  521,196  49,752  22,517  613,453  10,100,179  30,105,023  73,231,688 
Other financial liabilities                    5,572  107,725  113,297 
Issued corporate bonds     5,815,574                    5,815,574 
Subordinated corporate bonds           1,575,740  248,801           1,824,541 
Other non-financial liabilities                       5,083,341  5,083,341 
Total liabilities     37,635,142  521,196  1,625,492  271,318  613,453  10,105,751  35,296,089  86,068,441 

 

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

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

(3)The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2023 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 43,616,740, 138,087, 6,953,694 and 103,828,253, 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.

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Profit or loss related to transactions generated during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 with related parties are as follows:

 

   As of September 30, 2024 
   Main subsidiaries                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Banco BMA
SAU
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (2)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Income / (loss)                                                  
Interest income        78,689              8,270    813,830    1    1,669,877    7,661,992    10,232,659 
Interest expense                       (79,296)   (1,420,371)   (57,490)   (51,109)   (1,182,993)   (2,791,259)
Commissions income        94,183         7,279              1,077    716    76,832    180,087 
Commissions expense                  (125,814)             (186,249)   (208)   (7)   (312,278)
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss                                           (8,112)   (8,112)
Other operating income                  4,709,479    10,266         3,042    79,365    69,421    4,871,573 
Administrative expense                                 (2,973,784)        (2,335,045)   (5,308,829)
Other operating expense                                           (851,968)   (851,968)
Total income / (loss)        172,872         4,590,944    (60,760)   (606,541)   (3,213,403)   1,698,641    3,430,120    6,011,873 

 

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

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

 

   As of September 30, 2023 
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
   Argenpay
SAU
   Fintech
SGR
   Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (3)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
Income / (loss)                                             
Interest income        22,140              28,610         2,364,016    6,898,491    9,313,257 
Interest expense                            (149,112)   (376,008)   (118,366)   (643,486)
Commissions income        140,172         4,311         2,039    528    100,886    247,936 
Commissions expense                  (70,520)             (213)   (130)   (70,863)
Other operating income        426,950    65    14,077,384    3,655              272    14,508,326 
Credit loss expense on financial assets                                             
Administrative expense                            (1,592,305)        (2,097,818)   (3,690,123)
Other operating expense                                      (514,196)   (514,196)
Total income / (loss)        589,262    65    14,011,175    32,265    (1,739,378)   1,988,323    4,269,139    19,150,851 

 

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

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of September 30, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 4,840,787 and 4,273,467, respectively.

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of September 30, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 26,991,933 and 12,075,632, respectively.

 

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

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Board of Directors   13    12 
Senior managers of the key management personnel   9    11 
Total   22    23 

 

13.DEPOSITS

 

The composition of deposits as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Non-financial public sector   996,214,602    375,885,904 
Financial sector   8,943,333    14,962,367 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   6,276,234,686    5,171,110,865 
Checking accounts   648,524,090    648,746,353 
Saving accounts   3,394,358,506    2,420,695,832 
Time deposits   1,539,056,987    1,877,706,449 
Investment accounts   612,047,671    135,984,612 
Other   82,247,432    87,977,619 
Total   7,281,392,621    5,561,959,136 

 

14.OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other financial liabilities as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending settlement   789,713,107    2,674,074 
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants   427,331,565    393,774,388 
Payment orders pending settlement foreign trade   45,604,477    54,241,696 
Collections on account and behalf of others   25,558,394    20,183,343 
Finance leases liabilities   12,400,999    16,639,765 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement   1,280,507      
Other   32,183,358    31,569,567 
Total   1,334,072,407    519,082,833 

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

15.PROVISIONS

 

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

 

Exhibit J “Changes in provisions” presents the changes in provisions as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

 

   09/30/2024         
Composition  Within 12
months
   Over 12
months
   09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties        500    500    1,008 
Letters of credits, guarantees and other commitments (1)   5,577,128         5,577,128    2,759,635 
Commercial claims in progress (2)   916,703    1,746,309    2,663,012    4,429,768 
Labor lawsuits   1,113,078    248,828    1,361,906    1,052,773 
Pension funds - reimbursement   1,250,716    206,804    1,457,520    2,457,949 
Other   167    2,378,192    2,378,359    1,135,108 
Total   8,857,792    4,580,633    13,438,425    11,836,241 

 

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

(2)See also Note 36.2.

 

16.OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other non-financial liabilities as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables   95,184,253    79,954,480 
Withholdings and collections   65,199,186    73,884,507 
Taxes payables   38,262,736    62,036,639 
Miscellaneous payables - provisions of goods and services   23,630,968    32,401,293 
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement   4,243,581    2,917,173 
Directors’ and syndics’ fees payable   2,703,732    32,254,966 
Dividends payable (1)        161,548 
Other   1,741,300    1,373,614 
Total   230,965,756    284,984,220 

 

(1)See Note 30 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

The following tables show the analysis of financial assets and liabilities the Bank expects to recover and settle as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

09/30/2024  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   3,125,110,730           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        710,330,174    38,193,134 
Derivative financial instruments        16,270,999      
Repo transactions        957      
Other financial assets   54,891,354    666,331,218    43,941,745 
Loans and other financing (1)   7,581,918    3,100,705,904    1,067,818,615 
Other debt securities        533,017,414    1,910,750,508 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   137,886,337           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   6,792,270           
Total assets   3,331,575,900    5,026,656,666    3,060,704,002 
                
Liabilities            
Deposits   4,583,978,689    2,697,388,386    25,546 
Derivative financial instruments        1,043,654      
Other financial liabilities        1,319,872,526    14,199,881 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        18,587,624      
Issued corporate bonds        52,516,334      
Subordinated corporate bonds        12,656,840    388,366,680 
Total liabilities   4,583,978,689    4,102,065,364    402,592,107 

 

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

 

12/31/2023  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   1,899,354,809           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        3,076,660,292    42,329,448 
Derivative financial instruments        181,834      
Repo transactions        1,063,359,501      
Other financial assets   63,221,765    30,589,173    91,059,936 
Loans and other financing (1)   1,027,193    2,437,423,930    644,812,122 
Other debt securities        196,773,308    529,053,249 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   137,602,243    61,377,162      
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   5,283,003           
Total assets   2,106,489,013    6,866,365,200    1,307,254,755 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

12/31/2023  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Liabilities               
Deposits   3,289,394,742    2,272,171,377    393,017 
Derivative financial instruments        151,470      
Repo transactions        47,575,780      
Other financial liabilities        503,931,955    15,150,878 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        15,257,234      
Issued corporate bonds        114,419,317      
Subordinated corporate bonds        11,569,917    651,899,299 
Total liabilities   3,289,394,742    2,965,077,050    667,443,194 

 

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

 

18.DISCLOSURES BY OPERATING SEGMENT

 

The Bank has an approach of its banking business that is described in Note 20 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

19.INCOME TAX

 

a)Inflation adjustment and tax rate on income tax

 

Note 21 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements are detailed the legal aspects of the inflation adjustment on income tax and the corporate tax rate on tax rate.

 

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

 

   09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Composition  Quarter ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Current income tax charge   15,601,769    32,297,683    22,230,627    127,064,927 
Charge / (profit) from deferred income tax   7,432,647    (37,530,714)   (4,829,026)   (5,781,093)
Charge / (profit) from income tax recognized in the income statement   23,034,416    (5,233,031)   17,401,601    121,283,834 
(Profit) / charge from income tax recognized in other comprehensive income   (14,928,697)   (42,001,861)   (2,413,156)   609,882 
Total   8,105,719    (47,234,892)   14,988,445    121,893,716 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Fiscal years 2019 and 2020

 

As decided by the Board of Directors in the meeting held on May 11, 2020, considering certain case law on the matter assessed by its legal counsel and tax advisors, on May 26 the Bank filed with the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (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 Note 21 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements). As a result, the current income tax determined by the Bank 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 the Bank for such fiscal year that amounted to 9,933,210 (not restated).

 

In addition, on July 23, 2021, the Bank filed a reimbursement action with the 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. Regarding to the 2019 tax period, on June 15, 2023, the former AFIP notified the closure of the audit, with a tax adjustment. The adjustment was rejected by the Bank, alleging that said adjustment is under discussion in a judicial case through a declaratory action for certainty.

 

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 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 adjustment for inflation and other adjustment mechanisms set forth by income tax Law (prior to the amendments introduced by Laws No. 27430 and 27468 for 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). Since tax authorities have not yet issued a resolution with respect to the abovementioned claims, on August 7, 2020, the Bank filed both reimbursement requests under the terms of 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.

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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.

 

20.COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

    09/30/2024     09/30/2023  
Composition   Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
    Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
    Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
    Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time                                
Commissions related to obligations   65,531,241    182,204,416    68,562,779    209,175,493 
Commissions related to credit cards   39,278,651    105,752,791    39,106,926    117,957,593 
Commissions related to insurance   8,166,963    18,260,870    5,876,217    18,940,486 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   3,534,189    9,426,854    2,578,737    7,759,644 
Commissions related to loans   3,234,627    7,725,487    538,658    1,371,062 
Commissions related to securities value   1,442,455    4,079,919    1,092,994    3,194,377 
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted   45,180    69,010    65,068    138,494 
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period                    
Commissions related to credit cards   423,889    1,176,770    445,018    1,482,260 
cards Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   312,571    834,960    108,380    320,460 
Commissions related to loans   18,378    52,776    33,382    146,035 
Commissions related to obligations   388    563    1,799    6,566 
Total   121,988,532    329,584,416    118,409,958    360,492,470 

 

21.DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

   09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos   4,726,194    102,962,404    730,793,902    1,228,809,975 
Income from foreign currency exchange   127,692    519,118    1,869,103    4,444,118 
Total   4,853,886    103,481,522    732,663,005    1,233,254,093 

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

22.OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

   09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Services   5,920,255    16,296,066    5,982,864    17,558,777 
Adjustments and interest from other receivables   4,446,535    20,078,680    13,791,402    28,664,735 
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses   1,535,463    12,290,341    3,495,700    10,065,265 
Other receivables from financial intermediation   912,019    5,145,068    2,026,201    4,029,863 
Other   (939,917)   12,062,544    3,247,166    12,705,897 
Total   11,874,355    65,872,699    28,543,333    73,024,537 

  

23.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

   09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Remunerations   89,705,939    260,805,212    89,956,446    255,473,894 
Payroll taxes   22,725,832    68,519,845    22,215,639    62,923,694 
Compensations and bonuses to employees   12,495,593    47,572,808    12,338,851    38,885,642 
Employee services   5,130,857    13,180,547    4,359,289    12,683,354 
Total   130,058,221    390,078,412    128,870,225    369,966,584 

  

24.ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

   09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Taxes   13,281,569    41,879,622    14,508,995    35,136,439 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   9,057,565    26,468,973    9,808,003    28,778,311 
Other fees   8,076,453    20,773,820    7,425,068    20,466,139 
Armored truck, documentation and events   7,779,662    22,445,616    7,462,343    23,428,004 
Security services   7,126,932    17,816,280    6,040,952    17,523,080 
Electricity and communications   6,285,442    19,173,706    5,189,237    15,964,734 
Advertising and publicity   5,055,878    13,036,107    5,561,355    11,793,036 
Software   4,960,388    11,776,238    3,326,206    12,523,845 
Fees to directors and syndics   3,763,887    8,087,328    2,657,524    11,869,571 
Hired administrative services   1,795,932    6,923,584    1,228,777    3,517,674 
Representation, travel and transportation   1,172,400    3,302,236    1,264,745    3,549,644 
Insurance   1,103,900    2,331,679    610,746    1,700,825 
Stationery and office supplies   397,422    1,204,449    488,746    1,489,006 
Leases   195,468    649,340    213,139    752,179 
Other   2,193,542    5,579,663    1,775,989    5,378,372 
Total   72,246,440    201,448,641    67,561,825    193,870,859 

 

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

25.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

   09/30/2024   09/30/2023 
Composition  Quarter
ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter
ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Turnover tax   64,256,371    232,679,769    83,521,406    238,377,762 
From credit cards   26,258,603    92,182,449    31,309,357    87,276,203 
Other adjustments and interests for miscellaneous obligations   9,325,484    25,889,917    747,652    2,909,552 
Charges for other provisions   4,314,354    11,437,388    2,697,043    10,126,211 
Deposit guarantee fund contributions   2,517,660    6,697,645    2,973,762    9,008,086 
Insurance claims   1,397,164    4,229,093    1,196,735    3,567,918 
Donations   221,987    1,529,032    282,239    2,167,257 
Taxes   66,992    121,629    110,877    591,293 
Loss from sale or impairment of property, plant and equipment   64,067    64,067           
Loss from sale or impairment of investment in properties and other non-financial assets   13,841    13,841    462,458    695,033 
Other   22,155,721    47,665,355    13,725,548    52,765,509 
Total   130,592,244    422,510,185    137,027,077    407,484,824 

 

26.ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES IN THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Description  09/30/2024   12/31/2023   09/30/2023   12/31/2022 
Cash and deposits in banks   3,125,110,730    1,899,354,809    1,311,168,752    1,506,649,794 
Other debt securities             1,291,668,038    3,085,469,940 
Total   3,125,110,730    1,899,354,809    2,602,836,790    4,592,119,734 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

27.CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital from December 31, 2021 to September 30, 2024, amounted to 639,413. See also Exhibit K.

 

28.DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE

 

Note 31 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the Deposit Guarantee Insurance System and the scope thereof.

 

Banco Macro SA holds a 7.6285% interest in the capital stock according to the percentages disclosed by BCRA Communiqué “B” 12755 issued on March 4, 2024.

 

29.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   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.   1,808,925    1,912,199 
·      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.   973,846    551,977 
·      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.   420,755    477,650 
·      National Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% due on 02/14/2025 as of September 30, 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)   40,997    2,561,908 
·      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.        287,539 
·      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.        30,330 
·      Other.   6,802      
Subtotal Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities   3,251,325    5,821,603 
Other financial assets        
·      Interests derived from contributions made as protector partner (1).   24,203,126    16,471,751 
·      Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the CABA for turnover tax differences.   827    1,667 
Subtotal Other financial assets   24,203,953    16,473,418 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Composition (contd.)  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
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.   100,162,792    115,291,186 
·      Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.   33,466,789    13,621,799 
·      For securities forward contracts.        61,377,161 
·      Other guarantee deposits.   4,256,756    8,689,259 
Subtotal Financial assets delivered as guarantee   137,886,337    198,979,405 
Other non-financial assets          
·      Real property related to a call option sold.   14,998,046    14,998,051 
Subtotal Other non-financial assets   14,998,046    14,998,051 
Total   180,339,661    236,272,477 

 

(1)As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 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.

 

30.TRUST ACTIVITIES

 

Note 33 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the different trust agreements according to the business purpose sought by the Bank, which may be summarized as follows:

 

30.1Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the debt securities with investment purposes and certificates of participation in financial trusts with investment purposes amounted to 1,522,214 and 1,468,598, respectively.

 

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

 

30.2Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank (Securitization)

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SAU of this type of trusts amounted to 5,220 and 5,314, respectively.

 

30.3Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, considering the latest accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 4,937,373 and 1,616,638, respectively.

 

30.4Trusts in which the Bank acts as Trustee (Management)

 

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 15,236,627 and 13,948,470, respectively.

 

31.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 34.1.1 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements. Note 34.3 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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2024 stated in Units of Purchasing Power (UVAs, for its acronym in Spanish) amounted to 3,085,456,283 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 29 and the cash deposits in BCRA accounts 000285 and 80285 belonging to the Bank.

 

In addition, Note 34.2 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements presents the general policy of documents in custody, describing which information has been disclosed and delivered to third parties for custody.

 

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

 

The items recognized by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for September 2024 are described in Note 35 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

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

 

Note 36.1 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the penalties applied and the summary proceedings filed by the BCRA against the Bank, classified as follows:

 

-Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA.

 

-Penalties applied by the BCRA.

 

-Penalties applied by the UIF.

 

-Summary proceedings before the CNV and the UIF.

 

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

 

34.CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

 

Note 37.1 to the condensed consolidated interim 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
09/30/2024
   09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Subordinated Resettable – Class A  USD400,000,000   USD400,000,000    401,023,520    663,469,216 
Non-subordinated – Class E  USD17,000,000   USD17,000,000         27,737,715 
Non-subordinated – Class F  USD53,000,000   USD53,000,000    52,516,334    86,681,602 
Total             453,539,854    777,888,533 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

35.OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS

 

In addition to Note 4, the Bank recognizes different off balance sheet transactions, pursuant to the BCRA standards. The composition of the amounts of the main off balance sheet transactions as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties   6,231,162,678    4,718,167,525 
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)   1,275,760,012    1,114,411,863 
Outstanding checks not yet paid   161,772,284    159,460,002 
Checks already deposited and pending clearance   172,792,351    105,882,146 

 

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

 

36.TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

36.1Tax claims

 

Note 39.1 to the condensed consolidated interim 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.

 

36.2Other claims

 

Note 39.2 to the condensed consolidated interim 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.

 

37.RESTRICTION ON DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTION

 

Note 40 to the condensed consolidated interim 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.

 

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

 

Note 41 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the main guidelines of the Bank as to capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management.

 

Minimum capital:

 

The table below details the minimum capital requirement of the Bank, effective for the month of September 2024, along with its integration (computable equity liability) at the end of such month:

 

Item  09/30/2024 
Minimum capital requirement   712,416,409 
Computable equity   2,985,068,386 
Capital surplus   2,272,651,977 

 

39.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 42 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

40.EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

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

 

41.ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

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

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 115Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A
 
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Holdings   Position 
       09/30/2024   12/31/2023   09/30/2024 
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 Bills capitalizable in pesos - Maturity: 12-13-2024  9281        1    389,899,744         389,899,744         389,899,744 
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2025  9244        1    301,571,073         301,571,073         301,571,073 
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos adjustable by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 10-14-2024  9179        1    11,481,633    6,873,558    11,481,633         11,481,633 
Treasury Bills of the Province of Neuquén S01 C01 – Maturity: 04-19-2026  42753        2    10,704,356    18,481,346    10,704,356         10,704,356 
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 11-09-2026  5925        1    6,050,106    4,759,619    6,050,106         6,050,106 
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 12-15-2027  9250        1    5,650,925         5,650,925         5,650,925 
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 12-15-2026  9249        1    3,715,043         3,715,043         3,715,043 
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2026  9240        1    1,159,979         1,159,979         1,159,979 
Par bonds denominated in pesos – Maturity: 12-31-2038  45695        1    1,030,547    2,480    1,030,547         1,030,547 
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2028  9242        1    991,414         991,414         991,414 
Other                3,004,740    3,069,212,639    3,004,740         3,004,740 
Subtotal local government securities (1)                735,259,560    3,099,329,642    735,259,560         735,259,560 
Private securities                                      
YPF SA C025 Negotiable Obligations – Maturity: 02-13-2026  57118        2    11,924,677    19,645,955    11,924,677         11,924,677 
Fiduciary Debt Securities Confibono Financial Trust           3    992,600         992,600         992,600 
Fiduciary Debt Securities Surcos Financial Trust           3    329,357         329,357         329,357 
Utility Company Securities           3    17,114    14,143    17,114         17,114 
Subtotal local private securities (1)                13,263,748    19,660,098    13,263,748         13,263,748 
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                748,523,308    3,118,989,740    748,523,308         748,523,308 

 

(1)See Note 5 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
 116Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Holdings   Position 
      09/30/2024  12/31/2023   09/30/2024 
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   305,334,840   373,521,911    305,334,840         305,334,840 
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 10-14-2024  9179       1   3,411,380   4,436,192    3,411,380         3,411,380 
Argentine government US dollar step-up bonds - Maturity: 07-09-2030  5921       1   34,573   37,223    34,573         34,573 
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos adjustable by CER 3.75% - Maturity: 04-14-2024  9178               67,044,208                
Subtotal local government securities (2)              308,780,793   445,039,534    308,780,793         308,780,793 
Total Other debt securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income              308,780,793   445,039,534    308,780,793         308,780,793 
Measured at amortized cost                                   
-  Local                                   
Government securities                                   
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2027  9241   1,678,906,739   1   1,873,900,975        1,873,900,975    (1,664,679,690)   209,221,285 
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos – Maturity: 08-23-2025  9196   192,815,000   1   194,035,489   90,640,107    194,035,489         194,035,489 
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos – Maturity: 05-23-2027  9132   33,644,179   2   33,504,287   71,101,108    33,504,287         33,504,287 
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos BADLAR for 0.7 – Maturity: 11-23-2027  9166   12,244,860   2   9,344,296   28,385,614    9,344,296         9,344,296 
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033  45696   4,141,916   1   5,317,333   3,013,874    5,317,333         5,317,333 
Letters of the Municipality of Córdoba Series L – Maturity: 03-16-2025  42808   3,110,798   2   2,992,184        2,992,184         2,992,184 
Public Title of the municipality of Córdoba S01 – Maturity: 09-09-2026  42850   2,639,712   2   2,605,734        2,605,734         2,605,734 
BADLAR bonds of the municipality of Rosario – Maturity: 07-05-2026  42836   221,253   2   225,925        225,925         225,925 
Treasury Bills of the Province of Rio Negro S03 – Maturity: 06-14-2024  42698               504,995                
Subtotal local government securities              2,121,926,223   193,645,698    2,121,926,223    (1,664,679,690)   457,246,533 

 

(2)See Note 9 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

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Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Holdings     Position  
        09/30/2024     12/31/2023     09/30/2024  
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: 11-18-2024         3,592,392     1     3,592,392       14,667,735       3,592,392               3,592,392  
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-20-2024         1,747,650     1     1,747,650       2,933,547       1,747,650               1,747,650  
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 10-03-2024                             20,371,850                          
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 10-19-2024                             8,148,742                          
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-15-2024                             6,681,969                          
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-06-2024                             4,563,295                          
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-08-2024                             3,911,396                          
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-13-2024                             3,422,471                          
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 10-18-2024                             1,629,748                          
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-03-2024                             325,950                          
Subtotal BCRA bills                     5,340,042       66,656,703       5,340,042               5,340,042  
                                                         
Private securities                                                        
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C20 - Maturity: 07-20-2025 (3)   57081     3,901,722     1     3,093,537       5,199,081       3,093,537               3,093,537  
Corporate bonds Vista Oil y Gas Argentina SAU C15 - Maturity: 01-20-2025 (3)   56637     3,243,840     1     2,637,962       4,424,347       2,637,962               2,637,962  
Corporate bonds Volkswagen Financial Services C010 - Maturity: 10-12-2024   57447     1,642,116     2     1,636,657       3,877,870       1,636,657               1,636,657  
Corporate bonds SME Liliana SRL Guaranteed S01 - Maturity: 04-18-2025   57457     368,681     2     337,617       846,785       337,617               337,617  
Fiduciary Debt Securities Financial Trust Payway Collection Acel S01 CL.B – Maturity: 04-15-2025   57771     16,818     2     15,091               15,091               15,091  
Vista Energy Argentina SAU C13 Negotiable Obligations – Maturity: 08-08-2024 (3)   56207                         4,796,028                          
Fiduciary Debt Securities Financial Trust Confibono S73 CL.A – Maturity: 05-20-2024   57520                         956,351                          
Fiduciary Debt Securities Secubono Financial Trust S230 CL.A – Maturity: 06-28-2024   57480                         155,984                          
Fiduciary debt securities Moni Mobile Financial Trust S09 Class A - Maturity: 09-16-2024   57474                         111,773                          
Fiduciary Debt Securities Supercanal II Financial Trust CL.A – Maturity: 03-21-2024   56949                         50,097                          
Other                             66,306                          
Subtotal local private securities                     7,720,864       20,484,622       7,720,864               7,720,864  
Total Other debt securities measured at amortized cost (4)                     2,134,987,129       280,787,023       2,134,987,129       (1,664,679,690)       470,307,439  
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                     2,443,767,922       725,826,557       2,443,767,922       (1,664,679,690)     779,088,232  

 

(3)Fair value obtained from the use of quotes in pesos.
(4)As of September 30, 2024, the Bank maintains put options with the BCRA on government securities with a total notional value of 1,664,679,690.

 

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EXHIBIT A

(continued)

 

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Holdings     Position  
        09/30/2024     12/31/2023     09/30/2024  
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     4,194,567       3,365,293       4,194,567               4,194,567  
C.O.E.L.S.A               3     762,276       488,681       762,276               762,276  
Matba Rofex SA   30023           1     694,536       841,782       694,536               694,536  
Sedesa               3     112,317       75,871       112,317               112,317  

AC Inversora SA

              3     39,182       78,983       39,182               39,182  
Mercado a Término Rosario SA               3     25,702       51,810       25,702               25,702  
Provincanje SA               3     15,290       30,822       15,290               15,290  
Argencontrol SA               3     3,739       1,726       3,739               3,739  
San Juan Tennis Club SA               3     437       881       437               437  
Garantizar SGR               3     10       20       10               10  
Subtotal local                     5,848,056       4,935,869       5,848,056               5,848,056  
                                                         
-  Foreign                                                        
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA   80033           1     226,135       294,477       226,135               226,135  
Sociedad de Telecomunicaciones Financieras Interbancarias Mundiales   80034           3     31,370       52,657       31,370               31,370  
Subtotal foreign                     257,505       347,134       257,505               257,505  
Total measured at fair value through profit or loss                     6,105,561       5,283,003       6,105,561               6,105,561  
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                     6,105,561       5,283,003       6,105,561               6,105,561  
TOTAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES                     3,198,396,791       3,850,099,300       3,198,396,791       (1,664,679,690 )     1,533,717,101  

 

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EXHIBIT B

 

CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

COMMERCIAL  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
In normal situation   1,326,642,762    945,094,626 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   52,023,161    103,674,800 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   111,370,969    112,947,712 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,163,248,632    728,472,114 
Subject to special monitoring   3,025,874      
In observation          
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   3,025,874      
Troubled   5,716,341    9,595,259 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   4,377,459    7,347,857 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1,338,882    2,247,402 
With high risk of insolvency        5,691,512 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral        5,467,804 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral        223,708 
Irrecoverable   1    485,965 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   1    485,965 
Subtotal commercial   1,335,384,978    960,867,362 

 

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EXHIBIT B

(continued)

 

CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Performing   3,045,054,797    2,337,635,886 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   207,012,678    177,733,785 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   167,343,758    129,942,738 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   2,670,698,361    2,029,959,363 
Low risk   28,124,463    19,857,515 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   522,703    512,592 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   885,592    325,493 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   26,716,168    19,019,430 
Low risk - in special treatment   395,267    156,259 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   395,267    156,259 
Medium risk   21,612,191    13,272,903 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   163,596    259,612 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   37,228    320,572 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   21,411,367    12,692,719 
High risk   16,265,383    12,430,410 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   56,040    365,208 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   470,302    171,765 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   15,739,041    11,893,437 
Irrecoverable   5,635,568    6,097,438 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   1,310    6,815 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   255,244    643,390 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   5,379,014    5,447,233 
Subtotal consumer and mortgage   3,117,087,669    2,389,450,411 
Total   4,452,472,647    3,350,317,773 

 

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EXHIBIT B

(continued)

 

CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

   09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Loans and other financing   4,176,106,437    3,083,263,245 
Added:          
Allowances for loans and other financing   81,495,797    72,667,261 
Adjustment amortized cost and fair value   22,365,028    21,512,562 
Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost   15,102    1,340,793 
Corporate bonds   7,714,296    19,160,975 
Subtract:          
Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value   (1,875,919)   (1,077,811)
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities   166,651,906    153,450,748 
Total computable items   4,452,472,647    3,350,317,773 

 

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Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT C

 

CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Number of customers  Cut off
balance
   % of total portfolio   Cut off
balance
   % of total portfolio 
10 largest customers   481,811,931    10.82    262,678,141    7.84 
50 next largest customers   394,872,944    8.87    286,118,386    8.54 
100 next largest customers   223,362,329    5.02    214,233,091    6.39 
Other customers   3,352,425,443    75.29    2,587,288,155    77.23 
Total (1)   4,452,472,647    100.00    3,350,317,773    100.00 

 

(1)See reconciliation in Exhibit B.

 

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EXHIBIT D

 

BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(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   108    3,057,558    6,143,120    11,883,338    21,163,922    24,611,914         66,859,960 
Financial sector        47,747,139    168,658    233,245    9,205,481    1,627,711    21,703    59,003,937 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   25,528,887    1,860,449,974    453,212,272    585,746,386    885,404,901    805,467,150    882,916,666    5,498,726,236 
Total   25,528,995    1,911,254,671    459,524,050    597,862,969    915,774,304    831,706,775    882,938,369    5,624,590,133 

 

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 41)

(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   218    6,351,436    2,857,027    220,165    366,899    423,447         10,219,192 
Financial sector        7,418,961    753,002    5,266,109    7,875,626    4,302,759    1,404,945    27,021,402 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   15,684,080    1,533,651,555    473,485,061    525,413,523    571,835,667    535,704,059    609,773,827    4,265,547,772 
Total   15,684,298    1,547,421,952    477,095,090    530,899,797    580,078,192    540,430,265    611,178,772    4,302,788,366 

 

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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Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT F

 

CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Original
value at
beginning
   Total life               Depreciation   Residual
value at the
 
Item  of fiscal
year
   estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   Of the
period
   At the end   end of the
period
 
Cost                                            
Real property   603,420,653    50    4,970,203    10,647,464    5,575,439    84,319,309    309,716    10,565,540    10,407,915    84,471,400    518,847,431 
Furniture and facilities   98,573,608    10    1,599,088    18,691,730    1,451,119    54,133,987         18,691,680    6,028,304    41,470,611    41,461,474 
Machinery and equipment   152,648,341    5    16,802,961    82,049,134    292,626    113,263,909    (1,630)   82,049,065    11,853,509    43,066,723    44,628,071 
Vehicles   20,594,368    5    2,031,313    1,131,346         14,696,490         892,561    1,692,523    15,496,452    5,997,883 
Work in progress   17,179,200         15,704,151         (3,883,221)                            29,000,130 
Right of use real property   55,261,932    5    7,544,270    1,117,957    (1,486,134)   40,625,392    (793,512)   506,423    6,264,348    45,589,805    14,612,306 
Right of use furniture   5,022,603    5              1,486,133    863,715    793,512         89,896    1,747,123    4,761,613 
Total property, plant and equipment   952,700,705         48,651,986    113,637,631    3,435,962    307,902,802    308,086    112,705,269    36,336,495    231,842,114    659,308,908 

 

CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

   Original
value at
beginning of
   Total life               Depreciation   Residual
value at the
 
Item  fiscal
year
   estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   For the
fiscal year
   At the end   end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                            
Real property   597,629,968    50    3,424,051    320,532    2,687,166    71,136,960    (289,284)   55,352    13,526,985    84,319,309    519,101,344 
Furniture and facilities   91,835,531    10    3,129,183         3,608,894    46,315,542    3,732         7,814,713    54,133,987    44,439,621 
Machinery and equipment   134,577,033    5    17,347,902         723,406    96,099,825    2,457         17,161,627    113,263,909    39,384,432 
Vehicles   17,644,445    5    4,633,573    1,665,245    (18,405)   14,025,609    13,606    1,350,420    2,007,695    14,696,490    5,897,878 
Work in progress   8,138,113         18,113,524         (9,072,437)                            17,179,200 
Right of use real property   50,756,994    5    6,930,663    2,434,448    8,723    34,024,247    (1,396)   1,194,421    7,796,962    40,625,392    14,636,540 
Right of use furniture        5    5,022,603                             863,715    863,715    4,158,888 
Total property, plant and equipment   900,582,084         58,601,499    4,420,225    (2,062,653)   261,602,183    (270,885)   2,600,193    49,171,697    307,902,802    644,797,903 

 

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Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT F

(continued)

 

CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(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    Of the
period
   At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
period
 
Cost                                                          
Leased properties   2,489,729    50                  430,176                 36,352    466,528    2,023,201 
Other investment properties   52,709,086    50    2,979,382           716,586    7,210            77,994    801,790    54,886,678 
Total investment property   55,198,815         2,979,382           1,146,762    7,210            114,346    1,268,318    56,909,879 

 

CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(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   2,489,730    50              (1)   376,398    7,141         46,637    430,176    2,059,553 
Other investment properties   48,080,603    50    2,268,815    225,448    2,585,116    246,776    433,091    3,007    39,726    716,586    51,992,500 
Total investment property   50,570,333         2,268,815    225,448    2,585,115    623,174    440,232    3,007    86,363    1,146,762    54,052,053 

 

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Chairperson

 

 

 

EXHIBIT G

 

CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(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   Of the
period
   At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
period
 
Cost                                            
Licenses   78,584,237    5    4,338,082    30,381,820    19,558    60,756,138    (5,226)   30,381,820    6,506,918    36,876,010    15,684,047 
Other intangible assets   291,793,448    5    33,493,129    106,921,921         194,909,771         106,690,568    32,515,610    120,734,813    97,629,843 
Total intangible assets   370,377,685         37,831,211    137,303,741    19,558    255,665,909    (5,226)   137,072,388    39,022,528    157,610,823    113,313,890 

 

CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(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   70,066,708    5    8,518,464        (935)   49,065,700    (2,105)       11,692,543    60,756,138    17,828,099 
Other intangible assets   242,971,488    5    48,832,417         (10,457)   155,230,985    2,214         39,676,572    194,909,771    96,883,677 
Total intangible assets   313,038,196         57,350,881         (11,392)   204,296,685    109         51,369,115    255,665,909    114,711,776 

 

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EXHIBIT H

DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  09/30/2024   12/31/2023 
Number of customers  Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   1,355,378,001    18.61    554,359,696    9.97 
50 next largest customers   925,010,565    12.70    501,081,708    9.01 
100 next largest customers   302,242,264    4.15    246,701,128    4.44 
Other customers   4,698,761,791    64.54    4,259,816,604    76.58 
Total   7,281,392,621    100.00    5,561,959,136    100.00 

 

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EXHIBIT I

BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(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   6,910,502,975    245,509,657    180,991,830    5,610,693    35,884    2    7,342,651,041 
From the non-financial public sector   971,191,310    33,840,037    24,463    2,822    1,697         1,005,060,329 
From the financial sector   8,943,333                             8,943,333 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   5,930,368,332    211,669,620    180,967,367    5,607,871    34,187    2    6,328,647,379 
Derivative instruments   17,013    891,010    42,532    93,099              1,043,654 
Other financial liabilities   1,301,537,492    2,003,852    1,955,115    3,196,149    5,139,509    21,991,343    1,335,823,460 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   4,682,919    12,572,586    1,416,960                   18,672,465 
Issued corporate bonds   52,755,623                             52,755,623 
Subordinated corporate bonds        12,899,599         12,899,599    25,799,199    401,266,279    452,864,676 
Total   8,269,496,022    273,876,704    184,406,437    21,799,540    30,974,592    423,257,624    9,203,810,919 

 

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

 

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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 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Remaining terms to maturity   Total
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
   
Deposits     5,185,697,510       307,692,308       124,170,349       130,874,626       949,563       29,709     5,749,414,065
From the non-financial public sector     366,843,037       12,312,324       10,236,333               3,421             389,395,115
From the financial sector     14,962,367                                             14,962,367
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents     4,803,892,106       295,379,984       113,934,016       130,874,626       946,142       29,709     5,345,056,583
Derivative instruments     25,703       120,949       4,818                             151,470
Repo transactions     47,703,809                                             47,703,809
Other financial institutions     47,703,809                                             47,703,809
Other financial liabilities     480,593,993       2,296,926       2,179,675       4,316,112       7,622,844       25,347,044     522,356,594
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions     7,520,689       7,098,796       732,624                             15,352,109
Issued corporate bonds             101,258       29,958,278       88,553,822                     118,613,358
Subordinated corporate bonds                     21,652,835       21,652,835       43,305,670       695,204,969     781,816,309
Total     5,721,541,704       317,310,237       178,698,579       245,397,395       51,878,077       720,581,722     7,235,407,714

 

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

 

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Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT J

CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                      Monetary     
   Amounts at                  effects     
   beginning of        Decreases   generated by     
Item  fiscal year   Increases    Reversals     Charge off   provisions   09/30/2024 
Provisions for eventual commitments   2,759,635    4,798,962                  (1,981,469)   5,577,128 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   1,008                       (508)   500 
Other   9,075,598    6,638,426             2,354,511    (5,498,716)   7,860,797 
Total provisions   11,836,241    11,437,388             2,354,511    (7,480,693)   13,438,425 

 

CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                      Monetary     
   Amounts at                  effects     
   beginning of        Decreases   generated by     
Item  fiscal year   Increases    Reversals     Charge off   provisions   12/31/2023 
Provisions for eventual commitments   4,309,577    2,066,900                  (3,616,842)   2,759,635 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   3,143                       (2,135)   1,008 
Other   12,654,019    14,123,781      113,325      6,009,053    (11,579,824)   9,075,598 
Total provisions   16,966,739    16,190,681      113,325      6,009,053    (15,198,801)   11,836,241 

 

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Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT K

COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(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 41)

(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 

 

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EXHIBIT L

FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  09/30/2024  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   2,693,406,863    2,685,664,856    5,830,453    205,199    1,706,355    1,748,358,326 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1)   22,969,905    22,969,905                   3,104,949,038 
Other financial assets   53,438,308    53,436,246    2,062              104,528,973 
Loans and other financing   652,908,674    652,783,329    125,345              261,489,228 
Other financial institutions   14,621,259    14,621,259                     
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   638,287,415    638,162,070    125,345              261,489,228 
Other debt securities   11,106,114    11,106,114                   81,113,382 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   22,496,739    22,496,739                   88,972,507 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   257,505    257,505                   347,134 
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures   39,762,758    39,762,758                   55,189,619 
Total assets   3,496,346,866    3,488,477,452    5,957,860    205,199    1,706,355    5,444,948,207 
                               
Liabilities                              
Deposits   2,562,815,614    2,562,815,614                   1,467,136,235 
Non-financial public sector   68,254,084    68,254,084                   69,209,869 
Financial sector   8,536,275    8,536,275                   14,324,401 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   2,486,025,255    2,486,025,255                   1,383,601,965 
Other financial liabilities   467,144,078    464,426,247    2,512,505         205,326    82,228,835 
Financing from the BCRA and other financial institutions   18,511,594    18,386,200    125,394              15,098,224 
Issued corporate bonds   52,516,334    52,516,334                   114,419,317 
Subordinated corporate bonds   401,023,520    401,023,520                   663,469,216 
Other non-financial liabilities   3,307,474    3,307,474                   7,393,237 
Total liabilities   3,505,318,614    3,502,475,389    2,637,899         205,326    2,349,745,064 

 

(1)Includes Argentine Treasury Bonds linked to the US dollar for 9,867,030.

 

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Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT O

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS8

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(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)   4    4    1    22,425,767 
Forward (2)  Intermediation
- own account
  Foreign currency  Maturity settlement of differences  Over The Counter - Residents in Argentina – Non-financial sector   7    4    30    28,075,521 
Repo transactions  Intermediation
- own account
  Local government securities  With delivery of underlying asset  Other local markets   1    1         1,041 
Options  Intermediation
- own account
  Other  With delivery of underlying asset  Over The Counter – Residents in Argentina – Non-financial sector   30    1         13,351,767 
Options (3)  Intermediation
- own account
  Local government securities  With delivery of underlying asset  Over The Counter – Residents in Argentina - financial sector   40    33         1,664,679,690 

 

(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.

 

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Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q

BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  Net financial Income / (Loss)
   Mandatory measurement
Item  Quarter ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss                    
Gain / (loss) from government securities   91,711,077    1,753,125,520    (195,987,231)   43,411,676 
Gain / (loss) from private securities   226,637    794,830    2,989,477    (1,439,157)
Gain from derivative financial instruments                    
Forward transactions   371,299    1,846,732    2,554,012    5,299,839 
(Loss) / gain from other financial assets   (34,696)   16,030    (146,189)   (301,234)
Gain from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   57,358    1,948,978    1,018,420    1,068,808 
Gain / (loss) from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (1)   169,909    (16,513,951)   22,871,441    27,642,569 
For measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                    
Loss from derivative financial instruments                    
Options   (23,515,184)   (36,985,248)   (1,340,640)   (13,614,102)
                     
Total   68,986,400    1,704,232,891    (168,040,710)   62,068,399 

 

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

 

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Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q

(continued)

BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  Net financial Income / (Loss)
Interest and adjustment for the application of the
effective interest rate of financial assets and
financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
  Quarter ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
09/30/2023
 
Interest income                    
for cash and bank deposits   3,862,071    11,598,073    3,922,233    9,893,395 
for government securities   293,510,262    405,210,587    587,303,765    1,797,165,309 
for private securities   66,536    2,013,275    256,659    1,136,836 
for loans and other financing                    
Non-financial public sector   4,725,356    7,863,539    12,390,357    27,843,258 
Financial sector   655,285    2,616,368    1,756,453    3,335,133 
Non-financial private sector                    
Overdrafts   53,075,271    163,638,013    84,502,009    199,219,944 
Documents   36,648,727    152,716,614    87,118,687    191,598,616 
Mortgage loans   45,259,080    258,889,190    67,378,194    195,308,630 
Pledge loans   3,724,181    11,225,717    5,270,239    14,077,213 
Personal loans   122,817,325    310,609,518    118,023,659    378,418,495 
Credit cards   49,035,646    189,499,495    99,018,535    290,269,026 
Financial leases   157,393    514,534    513,100    1,609,896 
Other   55,739,335    198,662,314    88,882,470    216,805,774 
for repo transactions                    
Central Bank of Argentina   15,631,019    225,110,377    116,070,776    227,145,978 
Other financial institutions   2,130,333    2,336,842    51,532    130,183 
Total   687,037,820    1,942,504,456    1,272,458,668    3,553,957,686 
Interest expenses                    
for Deposits                    
Non-financial private sector                    
Checking accounts   (10,900,664)   (112,831,524)   (65,571,184)   (151,932,601)
Saving accounts   (5,266,020)   (31,237,835)   (8,463,568)   (23,989,397)
Time deposits and investments accounts   (235,031,421)   (1,131,090,697)   (885,311,919)   (2,251,143,750)
for Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   (346,653)   (3,095,542)   (730,383)   (2,741,315)
for repo transactions                    
Other financial institutions   (28,526)   (7,615,957)   (6,663,737)   (22,500,855)
for other financial liabilities   (52,998)   (272,792)   (250,339)   (756,477)
for issued corporate bonds   (739,510)   (2,562,279)   (87,396)   (251,748)
for other subordinated corporate bonds   (6,377,836)   (21,069,125)   (7,294,346)   (20,973,079)
Total   (258,743,628)   (1,309,775,751)   (974,372,872)   (2,474,289,222)

 

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Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT Q

(continued)

BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  Income of the period   Other comprehensive
income
   Income of the period   Other comprehensive
income
 
Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective interest rate of financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income   Quarter ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter ended
09/30/2024
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2024
   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2023
   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
09/30/2023
 
for debt government securities   84,271,336    249,326,393    (44,011,162)   (108,813,009)   40,499,805    211,488,386    (5,793,219)   (1,250,227)
Total   84,271,336    249,326,393    (44,011,162)   (108,813,009)   40,499,805    211,488,386    (5,793,219)   (1,250,227)

 

   Income of the period
Item  Quarter ended
09/30/2024
  

Accumulated from
beginning of year
up to

09/30/2024

   Quarter ended
09/30/2023
  

Accumulated from
beginning of year
up to

09/30/2023

 
Commissions income                    
Commissions related to obligations   65,531,629    182,204,979    68,564,578    209,182,059 
Commissions related to credits   3,253,005    7,778,263    572,040    1,517,097 
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees   45,180    69,010    65,068    138,494 
Commissions related to securities value   1,442,455    4,079,919    1,092,994    3,194,377 
Commissions for credit cards   39,702,540    106,929,561    39,551,944    119,439,853 
Commissions for insurances   8,166,963    18,260,870    5,876,217    18,940,486 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   3,846,760    10,261,814    2,687,117    8,080,104 
Total   121,988,532    329,584,416    118,409,958    360,492,470 
                     
Commissions expenses                    
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions             (373)   (373)
    (758,705)   (2,174,461)   (703,622)   (2,119,201)
Other                    
Commissions paid ATM exchange   (6,600,884)   (17,358,782)   (4,642,419)   (14,740,348)
Checkbooks commissions and clearing houses   (3,219,484)   (8,295,411)   (2,435,168)   (7,359,429)
Credit cards and foreign trade commissions   (900,590)   (2,641,432)   (1,219,617)   (3,522,150)
Total   (11,479,663)   (30,470,086)   (9,001,199)   (27,741,501)

 

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Chairperson

 

 

EXHIBIT R

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

       Movements between stages of the period         
           ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
         
Item  Amounts at
beginning of
the fiscal year
   ECL of the
next 12
months
   Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
   Financial
instruments
with
impairment
   Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
   09/30/2024 
Other financial assets   872,833    (254,733)             (423,257)   194,843 
Loans and other financing   72,667,261    20,363,468    9,704,950    18,094,140    (39,334,022)   81,495,797 
Other financial institutions   44,922    83,372    2         (25,444)   102,852 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   5,020,623    5,572,612    1,342,044    485,900    (2,909,888)   9,511,291 
Documents   6,424,840    2,586,491    (288,717)   194,697    (3,438,089)   5,479,222 
Mortgage loans   9,544,632    866,391    1,072,240    1,538,549    (5,028,281)   7,993,531 
Pledge loans   705,015    594,900    305,127    31,191    (398,211)   1,238,022 
Personal loans   19,424,127    5,257,248    3,513,739    6,439,193    (10,548,950)   24,085,357 
Credit cards   20,705,199    2,299,347    3,674,006    7,917,857    (11,258,448)   23,337,961 
Financial leases   53,365    10,058    10,082         (27,216)   46,289 
Other   10,744,538    3,093,049    76,427    1,486,753    (5,699,495)   9,701,272 
Eventual commitments   2,759,635    3,931,603    482,104         (1,596,214)   5,577,128 
Other debt securities   17,146    1,194              (9,806)   8,534 
Total allowances   76,316,875    24,041,532    10,187,054    18,094,140    (41,363,299)   87,276,302 

 

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 41)

(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   571,496    931,344              (630,007)   872,833 
Loans and other financing   68,987,671    35,322,306    14,399,404    31,844,918    (77,887,038)   72,667,261 
Other financial institutions   51,105    65,028              (71,211)   44,922 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   3,306,500    4,031,814    584,407    1,722,785    (4,624,883)   5,020,623 
Documents   3,519,567    4,608,011    2,194,993    1,586,232    (5,483,963)   6,424,840 
Mortgage loans   7,494,671    (361,701)   1,906,982    8,207,352    (7,702,672)   9,544,632 
Pledge loans   1,190,436    (48,379)   493,611    53,213    (983,866)   705,015 
Personal loans   26,036,493    10,838,310    1,024,922    7,782,345    (26,257,943)   19,424,127 
Credit cards   17,361,896    11,541,434    3,323,378    10,680,677    (22,202,186)   20,705,199 
Financial leases   135,817    (20,424)   26,895    27,355    (116,278)   53,365 
Other   9,891,186    4,668,213    4,844,216    1,784,959    (10,444,036)   10,744,538 
Eventual commitments   4,309,577    2,164,457    52,347         (3,766,746)   2,759,635 
Other debt securities   4,993    25,365              (13,212)   17,146 
Total allowances   73,873,737    38,443,472    14,451,751    31,844,918    (82,297,003)   76,316,875 

 

 138

Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

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

 

Date: January 24, 2025

 

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