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Macro Bank Inc 6-K, filed May 23, 2022

Macro Bank Inc. (BMA)

6-K 2022-05-23 For: 2022-05-23
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About this 6-K

Macro Bank Inc filed this 6-K on May 23, 2022.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington**,D.C.  20549**

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

May 23, 2022

Commission File Number: 001-32827

MACRO BANK INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name intoEnglish)

Avenida Eduardo Madero 1182

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1106 ACY

Tel: 54 11 5222 6500

(Address of registrant’s principal executiveoffices)

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):

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1Q22<br> Earnings Release

Banco Macro Announces Results for the FirstQuarter of 2022


Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 23, 2022 – Banco Macro S.A. (NYSE: BMA; BYMA: BMA) (“Banco Macro” or “BMA” or the “Bank”) announced today its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 (“1Q22”). All figures are in Argentine pesos (Ps.) and have been restated in terms of the measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period. As of 1Q20, the Bank began reporting results applying Hyperinflation Accounting, in accordance with IFRS IAS 29 as established by the Central Bank. For ease of comparison, figures of previous quarters of 2021 have been restated applying IAS 29 to reflect the accumulated effect of the inflation adjustment for each period through March 31, 2022.


Summary


●The Bank’s net incometotaled Ps.6 billion in 1Q22. This result was 51% lower than the result posted in 4Q21 but 77% higher than the result registered in1Q21. In 1Q22, the annualized return on average equity (“ROAE”) and the annualized return on average assets(“ROAA”) were 9% and 2.2%, respectively. Total comprehensive income was Ps.5.4 billion, 56% lower than in 4Q21 but 26%higher than a year ago.


● In 1Q22 Operating Income (after G&Aand personnel expenses) totaled Ps.36.6 billion, 41% or Ps.10.6 billion higher than in 4Q21 and 24% or Ps.7.2 billion higher than thesame period of last year.


● In 1Q22, Banco Macro’sfinancing to the private sector decreased 8% or Ps.33.3 billion quarter over quarter (“QoQ”) totaling Ps.371.8 billionand decreased 8% or Ps.30.5 billion year over year (“YoY”).


● In 1Q22, Banco Macro’s totaldeposits decreased 1% or Ps.5.9 billion QoQ, totaling Ps.677.5billion and representing 79% of the Bank’s total liabilities.Private sector deposits decreased 3% or Ps.19.2 billion QoQ.

● Banco Macro continued showing astrong solvency ratio, with an excess capital of Ps.236.6 billion, 38.5% regulatory capital ratio – Basel III and 33.7% Tier 1Ratio. In addition, the Bank’s liquid assets remained at an adequate level, reaching 93% of its total deposits in 1Q22.


● In 1Q22, the Bank’snon-performing to total financing ratio was 1.64% and the coverage ratio reached 163.2%.


1Q22 Earnings Release Conference Call

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Disclaimer

This press release includes forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current beliefs, expectations and projections about future events and financial trends affecting our business. Many important factors could cause our actual results to differ substantially from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements, including, among other things: inflation; changes in interest rates and the cost of deposits; government regulation; adverse legal or regulatory disputes or proceedings; credit and other risks of lending, such as increases in defaults by borrowers; fluctuations and declines in the value of Argentine public debt; competition in banking and financial services; deterioration in regional and national business and economic conditions in Argentina; and fluctuations in the exchange rate of the peso.

The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “aim,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect” and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, industry environment, potential growth opportunities, the effects of future regulation and the effects of competition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly or to revise any forward-looking statements after we distribute this press release because of new information, future events or other factors. In light of the risks and uncertainties described above, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this press release might not occur and are not guarantees of future performance.

This report is a summary analysis of Banco Macro's financial condition and results of operations as of and for the period indicated. For a correct interpretation, this report must be read in conjunction with all other material periodically filed with the Comisión Nacional de Valores (www.cnv.gob.ar), the Securities and Exchange Commission (www.sec.gov), Bolsas y mercados Argentinos (www.byma.com.ar) and the New York Stock Exchange (www.nyse.com). In addition, the Central Bank (www.bcra.gov.ar) may publish information related to Banco Macro as of a date subsequent to the last date for which the Bank has published information.

Readers of this report must note that this is a translation made from an original version written and expressed in Spanish. Consequently, any matters of interpretation should be referred to the original version in Spanish.

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1Q22 Earnings Release

This Earnings Release has been prepared inaccordance with the accounting framework established by the Central Bank of Argentina (“BCRA”), based on International FinancialReporting Standards (“I.F.R.S.”) and the resolutions adopted by the International Accouting Standards Board (“I.A.S.B”)and by the Federación Argentina de Consejos Profesionales de Ciencias Económicas (“F.A.C.P.E.”). As of January2020 the Bank started reporting with the application of (i) Expected losses of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” and (ii) IAS29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies”. Data and figures shown in this Earnings Release may differ from theones shown in the 20-F annual report. As of fiscal year 2021, the monetary result accrued by items of a monetary nature measured at fairvalue with changes in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI), is recorded in the Result form the Net Monetary Position integrating the Net Resultof the period in accordance with Communication “A” 7211 of the Central Bank of Argentina. Previous quarters of 2021 have beenrestated in accordance with said Communication in order to make a comparison possible.

Results

Earnings per outstanding share were Ps.9.4 in 1Q22, 51% lower than in 4Q21 and 77% higher than the result posted a year ago.

EARNINGS PER<br> SHARE MACRO Consolidated Change
In MILLION $<br> (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Net income -Parent Company- (M<br> $) 3,393 6,455 9,408 12,226 6,008 -51 % 77 %
Average # of shares outstanding (M) 639 639 639 639 639 0 % 0 %
Average #of treasury stocks (shares<br> repurchased) 0 0 0 - - - -100 %
Book value per avg. Outstanding share ($) 413 399 414 433 442 2 % 7 %
Shares Outstanding (M) 639 639 639 639 639 0 % 0 %
Earnings per avg.  outstanding share<br> ($) 5.31 10.10 14.72 19.13 9.40 -51 % 77 %
EOP FX (Pesos per USD) 91.9850 95.7267 98.7350 102.7500 110.9783 8 % 21 %
Book value per avg. issued ADS<br> (USD) 44.90 41.68 41.93 42.14 39.83 -5 % -11 %
Earnings per avg. outstanding<br> ADS (USD) 0.58 1.06 1.49 1.86 0.85 -55 % 47 %

Banco Macro’s 1Q22 net income of Ps.6 billion was 51% or Ps.6.2 billion lower than the previous quarter but 77% or Ps.2.6 million higher YoY. This result represented an annualized ROAE and ROAA of 9% and 2.2% respectively.

Net operating income (before G&A and personnel expenses) was Ps.64.2 billion in 1Q22, 11% or Ps.6.5 billion higher compared to 4Q21 due to higher income from financial instruments at fair value through P&L, higher fx gains and lower loan loss provisions. On a yearly basis Net operating income increased 11% or Ps.6.4 billion.

In 1Q22 Provision for loan losses totaled Ps.745 million, decreasing Ps.1.5 billion compared to the previous quarter. It should be noted that in the previous quarter of last year loan loss provisions were explained by additional provisions made by the Bank based on estimations of the adverse macroeconomic impact of a no deal between the Argentine Government and the I.M.F. On a yearly basis, Provision for loan losses increased Ps.741 million.

Operating income (after G&A and personnel expenses) was Ps.36.5 billion in 1Q22, 41% or Ps.10.6 billion higher than in 4Q21 and 24% or Ps.7.2 billion higher than a year ago.

It is important to emphasize that this result was obtained with a leverage of only 4x assets to equity ratio.

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INCOME STATEMENT MACRO<br> Consolidated Change
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
In<br> MILLION $ (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Net Interest Income 36,960 35,623 38,053 41,413 41,911 1 % 13 %
Net fee income 9,195 9,456 10,010 10,168 10,216 0 % 11 %
Net Interest Income + Net<br> Fee Income 46,155 45,079 48,063 51,581 52,127 1 % 13 %
Net Income from financial instruments<br> at fair value through P&L 7,075 7,383 4,422 4,112 6,448 57 % -9 %
Income from assets at amortized<br> cost 92 86 0 105 0 -100 % -100 %
Differences in quoted prices<br> of gold and foreign currency 1,887 894 757 1,857 3,085 66 % 63 %
Other operating income 2,558 1,970 2,256 2,303 3,262 42 % 28 %
Provision for loan losses 4 297 271 2,278 745 -67 % 18525 %
Net Operating Income 57,763 55,116 55,227 57,679 64,177 11 % 11 %
Employee benefits 11,257 11,737 11,543 11,289 9,811 -13 % -13 %
Administrative expenses 5,296 5,434 5,747 6,844 5,514 -19 % 4 %
Depreciation and impairment of<br> assets 1,998 2,005 2,120 2,148 2,192 2 % 10 %
Other operating expenses 9,859 8,761 9,647 11,424 10,123 -11 % 3 %
Operating Income 29,353 27,179 26,170 25,974 36,537 41 % 24 %
Result from associates &<br> joint ventures 36 27 -2 41 -36 - -
Result from net monetary postion -22,402 -18,952 -16,395 -17,617 -28,917 64 % 29 %
Result before taxes from<br> continuing operations 6,987 8,254 9,773 8,398 7,584 -10 % 9 %
Income tax 3,594 1,799 365 -3,828 1,576 -141 % -56 %
Net income from continuing<br> operations 3,393 6,455 9,408 12,226 6,008 -51 % 77 %
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Net Income of the period 3,393 6,455 9,408 12,226 6,008 -51 % 77 %
Net income of the period attributable<br> to parent company 3,393 6,454 9,408 12,226 6,020 -51 % 77 %
Net income of the period attributable<br> to minority interest - 1.00 - - -12 - -
Other Comprehensive Income 912 299 71 80 -597 - -
Foreign currency translation<br> differences in financial statements conversion -150 -279 -236 -224 -258 - -
Profits or losses from financial<br> assets measured at fair value  through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)  (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a) 1,062 578 307 304 -339 -212 % -132 %
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME<br> FOR THE PERIOD 4,305 6,754 9,479 12,306 5,411 -56 % 26 %
Total Comprehensive Income attributable<br> to parent Company 4,305 6,753 9,479 12,306 5,423 -56 % 26 %
Total Comprehensive Income attributable<br> to non-controlling interests - 1 - - -12 - -

The Bank’s 1Q22 net interest income totaled Ps.41.9 billion, 1% or Ps.498 million higher than in 4Q21 and 13% or Ps.5 billion higher YoY.

In 1Q22 interest income totaled Ps.68.8 billion, 4% or Ps.2.8 billion higher than in 4Q21 and 2% or Ps. 1.1 billion lower than in 1Q21.

Income from interest on loans and other financing totaled Ps.33.8 billion, 1% or Ps.494 million lower compared to the previous quarter, due to a 4% decrease in the average volume of private sector loans which was partially compensated by a 202 b.p increase in the average lending rates. On a yearly basis Income from interest on loans decreased 2% or Ps.798 million.

In 1Q22 income from government and private securities increased 16% or Ps.4.8 billion QoQ and increased 8% or Ps.2.5 billion compared with the same period of last year. This result is explained 95% by income from government and private securities through other comprehensive income (Leliqs and Other government securities) and the remaining 5% is explained by income from sovereign bonds in pesos at amortized cost.

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In 1Q22, income from Repos totaled Ps.432 million, 78% or Ps.1.5 billion higher than the previous quarter and 87% or Ps.2.8 billion lower than a year ago.

In 1Q22 FX income totaled Ps.3.1 billion, 66% or Ps.1.2 billion higher than the previous quarter and 63% or Ps.1.2 billion higher than a year ago, due to the Bank’s long dollar position, an 8% depreciation in the quarter of the Argentine peso against the US dollar and higher Fx.

FX INCOME MACRO<br> Consolidated Variation
In<br> MILLION $ (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 3Q20 2Q21 3Q21 QoQ YoY
(1) Differences<br> in quoted prices of  gold and foreign currency 3,103 1,857 3,085 66 % -1 %
Translation<br> of FX assets and liabilities to Pesos 2,791 1,670 2,835 70 % 2 %
Income from<br> foreign currency exchange 311 187 250 34 % -20 %
(2) Net Income from<br> financial assets and liabilities at fair value through P&L - - - - -
Income from<br> investment in derivative financing instruments - - - - -
(1) +(2) Total<br> Result from Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency 3,103 1,857 3,085 66 % -1 %
INTEREST INCOME Change
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
In<br> MILLION (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Interest on Cash and due from<br> Banks 4 4 4 3 3 0 % -25 %
Interest from government securities 31,904 27,542 29,077 29,691 34,553 16 % 8 %
Interest from private securities 160 91 56 45 25 -44 % -84 %
Interest on loans and other financing
To the financial<br> sector 261 185 178 161 92 -43 % -65 %
To the public<br> non financial sector 716 570 460 361 276 -24 % -61 %
Interest<br> on overdrafts 2,632 2,035 2,319 2,384 2,534 6 % -4 %
Interest<br> on documents 2,147 2,292 2,962 3,479 3,051 -12 % 42 %
Interest<br> on mortgages loans 4,737 4,747 3,836 4,419 4,675 6 % -1 %
Interest<br> on pledged loans 172 203 327 532 518 -3 % 201 %
Interest<br> on personal loans 14,341 13,836 13,574 14,123 13,803 -2 % -4 %
Interest<br> on credit cards loans 4,211 4,026 4,111 4,749 5,081 7 % 21 %
Interest<br> on financial leases 34 22 -1 43 46 7 % 35 %
Interest<br> on other loans 5,382 4,408 4,117 4,078 3,759 -8 % -30 %
Interest on Repos
From the<br> BCRA 3,223 1,878 2,796 1,950 397 -80 % -88 %
Other financial<br> institutions 22 22 7 10 35 250 % 59 %
Total Interest income 69,946 61,861 63,823 66,028 68,848 4 % -2 %
Income from Interest on<br> loans 34,633 32,324 31,883 34,329 33,835 -1 % -2 %

All values are in US Dollars.

The Bank’s 1Q22 interest expense totaled Ps.26.9 billion, increasing 9% or Ps.2.3 billion compared to the previous quarter and 18% or Ps.6 billion lower compared to 1Q21.

In 1Q22, interest on deposits represented 96% of the Bank’s total interest expense, increasing 10% or Ps.2.3 billion QoQ, due to a 217 b.p. increase in the average rate paid on deposits while the average volume of deposits from the private sector increased 1%. On a yearly basis, interest on deposits decreased 18% or Ps.5.5 billion.

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INTEREST EXPENSE MACRO Consolidated Change
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
In MILLION $ (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Deposits
Interest on checking accounts 1,127 110 125 165 431 161 % -62 %
Interest on saving accounts 358 392 332 353 393 11 % 10 %
Interest on time deposits 29,763 24,414 24,101 23,002 24,951 8 % -16 %
Interest on other financing from BCRA<br> and financial inst. 68 61 30 24 45 88 % -34 %
Repos
Other financial institutions 85 94 94 70 217 210 % 155 %
Interest on corporate bonds 546 185 141 128 112 -13 % -79 %
Interest on subordinated bonds 1,031 977 938 821 726 -12 % -30 %
Interest on other financial liabilities 8 5 9 52 62 19 % 675 %
Total financial expense 32,986 26,238 25,770 24,615 26,937 9 % -18 %
Expenses from interest on deposits 31,248 24,916 24,558 23,520 25,775 10 % -18 %

In 1Q22, the Bank’s net interest margin (including FX) was 22.8%, higher than the 21.2% posted in 4Q21 and the 17.4% posted in 1Q21.

In 1Q22 Net Interest Margin (excluding FX) was 21.2%, higher than the 20.3% posted in 4Q21 and the 16.5% posted in 1Q21.

In 1Q22 Net Interest Margin (Pesos) was 23.6%, higher than the 22.9% posted in 4Q21 and the 19.1% posted in 1Q21; meanwhile Net Interest Margin (USD) was 4.1%, lower than the 4.1% posted in 4Q21 and the 2.2% registered in 1Q21.

ASSETS &<br> LIABILITIES <br><br> PERFORMANCE (AR$) MACRO<br> Consolidated
In<br> MILLION $ 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22
(Measuring Unit Current at EOP)<br><br>Yields & rates in annualized<br> nominal % AVERAGE<br><br>BALANCE REAL INT<br><br>RATE NOMINAL<br><br>INT RATE AVERAGE<br><br>BALANCE REAL INT<br><br>RATE NOMINAL<br><br>INT RATE AVERAGE<br><br>BALANCE REAL INT<br><br>RATE NOMINAL<br><br>INT RATE AVERAGE<br><br>BALANCE REAL INT<br><br>RATE NOMINAL<br><br>INT RATE AVERAGE<br><br>BALANCE REAL INT<br><br>RATE NOMINAL<br><br>INT RATE
Interest-earning assets
Loans & Other Financing
Public Sector 5,769 -1.5 % 50.3 % 4,724 3.1 % 48.4 % 3,994 6.5 % 45.7 % 3,379 1.3 % 42.4 % 2,490 -12.2 % 45.0 %
Financial<br> Sector 3,084 -12.0 % 34.2 % 2,260 -7.7 % 32.8 % 1,976 -0.8 % 35.7 % 1,952 -5.6 % 32.7 % 1,112 -19.1 % 33.6 %
Private Sector 373,253 -11.8 % 34.6 % 340,865 -6.3 % 34.9 % 344,581 -2.2 % 33.8 % 368,496 -4.4 % 34.3 % 356,259 -17.5 % 36.2 %
Other debt securities
Central<br> Bank Securities (Leliqs) 211,571 -9.9 % 37.5 % 176,201 -4.5 % 37.5 % 165,071 0.5 % 37.5 % 157,794 -2.1 % 37.6 % 191,189 -15.1 % 40.3 %
Government &<br> Private Securities 140,151 -10.8 % 36.1 % 128,332 -6.3 % 34.8 % 159,462 -2.4 % 33.6 % 142,715 0.3 % 40.9 % 145,142 -13.2 % 43.3 %
Repos 36,358 -10.7 % 36.2 % 21,074 -5.4 % 36.2 % 30,611 -0.4 % 36.3 % 21,493 -3.1 % 36.2 % 5,081 -18.6 % 34.5 %
Total interest-earning assets 770,186 -10.9 % 35.9 % 673,456 -5.7 % 35.7 % 705,695 -1.5 % 34.8 % 695,829 -2.9 % 36.5 % 701,273 -16.0 % 38.8 %
Fin. Assets through P&L and<br> equity inv. 66,881 -6.3 % 42.9 % 70,751 -1.4 % 41.9 % 46,588 0.6 % 37.7 % 36,030 3.4 % 45.3 % 37,598 0.6 % 37.7 %
Other Non interest-earning<br> assets 91,844 80,116 84,123 83,280 85,213
Total Non interest-earning<br> assets 158,725 150,867 130,711 119,310 122,811
Total Average Assets 928,911 824,323 836,406 815,139 824,084
Interest-bearing liabilities
Deposits
Public Sector 57,243 -14.9 % 29.8 % 34,634 -11.1 % 28.0 % 27,547 -6.4 % 28.1 % 23,084 -9.1 % 27.7 % 24,933 -21.4 % 29.8 %
Private Sector 432,103 -17.9 % 25.3 % 365,298 -13.4 % 24.7 % 373,763 -9.4 % 24.0 % 367,415 -12.0 % 23.6 % 376,645 -23.8 % 25.8 %
BCRA and other financial institutions 1,045 -16.9 % 26.8 % 945 -12.2 % 26.3 % 486 -7.3 % 26.9 % 360 26.8 % 78.2 % 563 6.3 % 75.6 %
Corporate bonds 7,875 -16.0 % 28.1 % 3,874 -17.2 % 19.2 % 3,077 -13.6 % 18.2 % 3,639 -18.9 % 14.0 % 3,212 -30.9 % 14.1 %
Repos 1,104 -14.0 % 31.2 % 1,252 -9.6 % 30.1 % 1,518 -8.9 % 24.6 % 958 -8.2 % 29.0 % 2,801 -20.4 % 31.4 %
Total int.-bearing liabilities 499,370 -17.5 % 25.9 % 406,003 -13.2 % 24.9 % 406,391 -9.2 % 24.2 % 395,456 -11.8 % 23.9 % 408,154 -23.7 % 26.0 %
Total non int.-bearing liabilities 263,324 256,679 259,357 268,304 254,095
Total Average Liabilities 762,694 662,682 665,748 663,760 662,249
Assets Performance 68,091 59,951 61,858 63,994 67,087
Liabilities Performance 31,894 25,225 24,803 23,776 26,200
Net Interest Income 36,197 34,726 37,055 40,218 40,887
Total interest-earning assets 770,186 673,456 705,695 695,829 701,273
Net Interest Margin (NIM) 19.1 % 20.7 % 21.1 % 22.9 % 23.6 %
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ASSETS &<br> LIABILITIES <br><br> PERFORMANCE USD MACRO<br> Consolidated
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
In<br> MILLION $ 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22
(Measuring Unit Current at EOP)<br><br>Yields & rates in annualized<br> nominal % AVERAGE<br><br>BALANCE REAL INT<br><br>RATE NOMINAL<br><br>INT RATE AVERAGE<br><br>BALANCE REAL INT<br><br>RATE NOMINAL<br><br>INT RATE AVERAGE<br><br>BALANCE REAL INT<br><br>RATE NOMINAL<br><br>INT RATE AVERAGE<br><br>BALANCE REAL INT<br><br>RATE NOMINAL<br><br>INT RATE AVERAGE<br><br>BALANCE REAL INT<br><br>RATE NOMINAL<br><br>INT RATE
Interest-earning assets
Cash and Deposits in Banks 91,289 -9.7 % 0.0 % 68,241 -19.2 % 0.0 % 64,480 -17.8 % 0.0 % 57,861 -17.3 % 0.0 % 48,622 -19.8 % 0.0 %
Loans & Other Financing
Financial Sector 36 0.5 % 11.3 % 10 0.0 % 0.0 % 0 0.0 % 0.0 % 0 0.0 % 0.0 % 0 0.0 % 0.0 %
Private Sector 37,482 8.1 % 19.7 % 33,194 -0.8 % 22.7 % 26,623 5.7 % 28.6 % 22,256 11.3 % 34.6 % 17,148 12.1 % 39.8 %
Other debt securities
Government & Private<br> Securities 8,775 -8.5 % 1.3 % 5,119 -17.5 % 2.1 % 10,038 -16.4 % 1.7 % 34,362 -16.5 % 1.0 % 34,721 -19.1 % 0.9 %
Total interest-earning assets 137,582 -4.7 % 5.5 % 106,564 -13.4 % 7.2 % 101,141 -11.5 % 7.7 % 114,479 -11.6 % 7.0 % 100,491 -14.1 % 7.1 %
Non interest-earning assets 173,749 173,966 180,268 175,625 171,048
Total Average Assets 311,331 280,530 281,409 290,104 271,539
Interest-bearing liabilities
Deposits
Public Sector 2,255 -9.3 % 0.4 % 3,522 -19.1 % 0.1 % 3,422 -17.7 % 0.1 % 5,020 -17.3 % 0.1 % 5,631 -19.7 % 0.1 %
Private Sector 87,478 -9.5 % 0.2 % 81,798 -19.0 % 0.2 % 78,996 -17.7 % 0.1 % 70,505 -17.3 % 0.1 % 63,902 -19.7 % 0.1 %
BCRA and other financial institutions 598 -5.4 % 4.7 % 828 -17.7 % 1.9 % 647 -14.8 % 3.7 % 474 -13.9 % 4.2 % 292 -17.5 % 2.8 %
Subordinated bonds 58,787 -3.3 % 7.1 % 55,464 -13.4 % 7.1 % 52,744 -12.0 % 7.1 % 49,397 -11.9 % 6.6 % 46,400 -14.7 % 6.3 %
Total int.-bearing liabilities 149,118 -7.0 % 3.0 % 141,612 -16.8 % 2.9 % 135,809 -15.5 % 2.8 % 125,396 -15.1 % 2.7 % 116,225 -17.7 % 2.6 %
Total non int.-bearing liabilities 71,867 49,362 60,414 51,350 45,787
Total Average liabilities 220,985 190,974 196,223 176,746 162,012
Assets Performance 1,855 1,910 1,965 2,034 1,761
Liabilities Performance 1,092 1,013 967 839 737
Net Interest Income 763 897 998 1,195 1,024
Total interest-earning assets 137,582 106,564 101,141 114,479 100,491
Net Interest Margin (NIM) 2.2 % 3.4 % 4.0 % 4.1 % 4.1 %

In 1Q22 Banco Macro’s net fee income totaled Ps.10.2 billion, Ps.48 million higher than in 4Q21 and 11% or Ps.1 billion higher than the same period of last year.

In the quarter, fee income totaled Ps.11.3 billion, Ps.38 million lower than in 4Q21. ATM transaction fees and credit related fees stand out with a 6% and 18% decrease respectively, which was partially offset by a 3% increase in fees charged on deposit accounts. On a yearly basis, fee income increased 11% or Ps.1.1 billion.

In the quarter, total fee expense decreased 8% or Ps.87 million. On a yearly basis, fee expenses increased 14% or Ps.126 million.

NET FEE INCOME MACRO Consolidated Change
In MILLION $ (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Fees charged on deposit accounts 3,807 4,170 4,325 4,189 4,312 3 % 13 %
Credit card fees 1,869 1,766 1,966 2,045 2,073 1 % 11 %
Corporate services fees 1,071 1,100 1,267 1,352 1,425 5 % 33 %
ATM transactions fees 1,015 936 1,022 1,039 975 -6 % -4 %
Insurance fees 669 655 641 687 653 -5 % -2 %
Debit card fees 663 658 711 766 752 -2 % 13 %
Financial agent fees (Provinces) 546 610 608 631 582 -8 % 7 %
Credit related fees 229 265 235 288 237 -18 % 3 %
Mutual funds & securities fees 200 181 249 250 214 -14 % 7 %
AFIP & Collection services 42 45 49 49 36 -27 % -14 %
ANSES fees 15 17 14 15 14 -7 % -7 %
Total fee income 10,126 10,403 11,087 11,311 11,273 0 % 11 %
Total fee expense 931 946 1,077 1,144 1,057 -8 % 14 %
Net fee income 9,195 9,457 10,010 10,167 10,216 0 % 11 %

In 1Q22 Net Income from financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss totaled a Ps.6.4 billion gain, 57% or Ps.2.3 billion higher than the previous quarter. This increase is mostly related to higher income from investments in equity instruments. On a yearly basis Net income from financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss decreased 9% or Ps.627 million.

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NET INCOME FROM<br> FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS MACRO<br> Consolidated Change
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
In<br> MILLION $ (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Profit or loss from<br> government securities 6,255 6,765 3,425 3,187 1,402 -56 % -78 %
Profit or loss from private securities 252 620 624 -52 154 -396 % -39 %
Profit or loss from investment<br> in derivative financing instruments 0 0 0 0 0 - -
Profit or loss from other financial<br> assets -4 -5 -1 -2 65 - -
Profit or loss from investment<br> in equity instruments 618 -27 -64 680 3,821 - -
Profit or loss from the sale<br> of financial assets at fair value -46 37 530 309 1,006 226 % -
Income from financial assets<br> at fair value through profit or loss 7,075 7,390 4,514 4,122 6,448 4 % 55 %
Profit or loss from derivative<br> financing instruments 0 -7 -92 -10 0 - -
Income from financial liabilities<br> at fair value through profit or loss 0 -7 -92 -10 0 - -
NET INCOME FROM FINANCIAL<br> ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS 7,075 7,383 4,422 4,112 6,448 57 % -9 %

In the quarter Other Operating Income totaled Ps.3.3 billion, 42% or Ps.959 million higher than in 1Q21. On a yearly basis Other Operating Income increased 28% or Ps.704 million.

OTHER OPERATING INCOME MACRO<br> Consolidated Change
In MILLION $ (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Credit and debit cards 80 92 113 164 182 11 % 128 %
Lease of safe deposit boxes 320 343 350 345 344 0 % 8 %
Other service related fees 652 697 990 840 818 -3 % 25 %
Other adjustments and interest<br> from other receivables 418 580 354 347 376 8 % -10 %
Initial recognition of loans 5 -5 0 0 427 - -
Sale of property, plant and equipment 3 0 0 3 0 - -
Others 1,080 263 449 559 1,102 97 % 2 %
Other Operating Income 2,558 1,970 2,256 2,303 3,262 42 % 28 %

In 1Q22 Banco Macro was able to reduce expenses in real terms given that administrative expenses plus employee benefits totaled Ps.15.3 billion, decreasing 15% or Ps.2.8 billion compared to the previous quarter, personnel expenses decreased 13% while administrative expenses decreased 19%. On a yearly basis administrative expenses plus employee benefits decreased 7% or Ps.1.2 billion.

Employee benefits decreased 13% or Ps.1.5 billion QoQ with lower remunerations and social security contributions. On a yearly basis Employee benefits decreased 13% or Ps.1.4 billion.

In 1Q22 administrative expenses decreased 19% or Ps.1.3 billion, due to lower Director fees and lower other administrative expenses.

In 1Q22, the efficiency ratio reached 29.6%, improving from the 37.4 % posted in 4Q21 and the 35.7% posted a year ago. In 1Q22 expenses (employee benefits + G&A expenses + depreciation and impairment of assets) decreased 14%, while income (net interest income + net fee income + differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency + other operating income + net income from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss – (Turnover Tax

  • Insurance on deposits)) increased 9% compared to 4Q21.

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PERSONNEL&<br> ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES MACRO<br> Consolidated Change
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
In<br> MILLION $ (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Employee benefits 11,257 11,737 11,543 11,289 9,811 -13 % -13 %
Remunerations 8,115 8,499 8,084 7,825 6,670 -15 % -18 %
Social<br> Security Contributions 1,827 1,948 1,866 1,864 1,538 -17 % -16 %
Compensation<br> and bonuses 1,072 1,032 1,270 1,163 1,225 5 % 14 %
Employee<br> services 243 258 323 437 378 -14 % 56 %
Administrative Expenses 5,296 5,434 5,747 6,844 5,514 -19 % 4 %
Taxes 840 837 863 860 863 0 % 3 %
Maintenance,<br> conservation fees 903 925 990 1,033 890 -14 % -1 %
Directors&<br> statutory auditors fees 163 142 155 447 276 -38 % 69 %
Security<br> services 584 582 599 601 572 -5 % -2 %
Electricity&<br> Communications 618 603 578 560 545 -3 % -12 %
Other<br> professional fees 394 540 468 575 509 -11 % 29 %
Rental<br> agreements 48 27 27 34 28 -18 % -42 %
Advertising&<br> publicity 90 238 281 405 254 -37 % 182 %
Personnel<br> allowances 45 57 63 115 67 -42 % 49 %
Stationary&<br> Office Supplies 31 35 38 42 38 -10 % 23 %
Insurance 71 77 94 74 66 -11 % -7 %
Hired<br> administrative services 25 33 39 48 38 - 52 %
Other 1,484 1,338 1,552 2,050 1,368 -33 % -8 %
Total Administrative Expenses 16,553 17,171 17,290 18,133 15,325 -15 % -7 %
Total Employees 8,459 8,318 8,167 8,005 7,982
Branches 463 464 464 466 466
Efficiency ratio 35.7 % 38.4 % 38.8 % 37.4 % 29.6 %
Accumulated efficiency ratio 35.7 % 37.0 % 37.6 % 37.5 % 29.6 %

In 1Q22, Other Operating Expenses totaled Ps.10.1 billion, decreasing 11% or Ps.1.3 billion QoQ, due to lower initial loan recognition expenses (Ps.930 million) and lower other operating expenses (12% or Ps.510 million). On a yearly basis Other Operating Expenses increased 3% or Ps.264 million.

OTHER OPERATING<br> EXPENSES MACRO<br> Consolidated Change
In<br> MILLION $ (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Turnover Tax 5,423 5,053 5,135 5,360 5,551 4 % 2 %
Other provision charges 618 252 428 586 428 -27 % -31 %
Deposit Guarantee Fund Contributions 349 291 287 282 275 -2 % -21 %
Donations 1 2 9 23 125 443 % 12400 %
Insurance claims 17 20 25 43 54 26 % 218 %
Initial loan recognition 0 84 150 930 0 100 % -
Others 3,451 3,059 3,613 4,200 3,690 -12 % 7 %
Other Operating Expenses 9,859 8,761 9,647 11,424 10,123 -11 % 3 %

In 1Q22 the result from the net monetary positiontotaled a Ps.28.9 billion loss, 64% or Ps.11.3 billion higher than the loss posted in 4Q21. Higher inflation was observed during the quarter (586 b.p. above 4Q21 level, up from 10.21% to 16.07%).

OPERATING RESULT MACRO<br> consolidated Change
In MILLION<br> $ (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Operating Result<br> (exc. Loss from net monetary position) 29,353 27,179 26,170 25,974 36,537 41 % 24 %
Result from net monetary<br> position (i.e. inflation adjustment) -22,402 -18,952 -16,395 -17,617 -28,917 64 % 29 %
Operating Result (Inc. Loss<br> from net monetary position) 6,951 8,227 9,775 8,357 7,620 -9 % 10 %

In 1Q22 Banco Macro's effective income tax rate was 21%. For more information please see note 20 to our Financial Statements.

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Financial Assets

Private sector financing

The volume of “core” financing to the private sector (including loans, financial trust and leasing portfolio) totaled Ps.371.8 billion, decreasing 8% or Ps.33.3 billion QoQ and decreasing 8% or Ps.30.5 billion YoY.

Within Commercial loans Documents and Others stand out with a 20% or Ps.9 billion decrease and 29% or Ps.11.7 billion decrease respectively.

Meanwhile within Consumer lending Personal loans decreased 3% or Ps.3.8 billion while Credit Card loans decreased 2% or Ps.2 billion.

Within private sector financing, peso financing decreased 8% or Ps.32.2 billion, while US dollar financing decreased 13% or USD 23 million.

As of 1Q22, Banco Macro´s market share over private sector loans was 7%.

FINANCING<br> TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR Change
In MILLION<br> (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Overdrafts 22,511 21,813 24,946 27,004 26,217 -3 % 16 %
Discounted documents 41,581 38,020 47,770 46,034 37,040 -20 % -11 %
Mortgage loans 21,886 20,472 22,587 25,553 21,906 -14 % 0 %
Pledged loans 5,147 5,320 7,756 8,504 7,457 -12 % 45 %
Personal loans 116,063 109,541 108,380 108,659 104,878 -3 % -10 %
Credit Card loans 101,577 97,956 100,930 110,223 108,258 -2 % 7 %
Others 55,881 42,682 40,569 40,855 29,133 -29 % -48 %
Interest 34,010 35,050 34,894 35,809 34,788 -3 % 2 %
Total loan portfolio 398,656 370,854 387,832 402,641 369,677 -8 % -7 %
Total loans in Pesos 362,400 345,057 363,526 385,501 353,605 -8 % -2 %
Total loans in 36,256 25,797 24,306 17,140 16,072 -6 % -56 %
Financial trusts 456 587 445 616 667 8 % 46 %
Leasing 193 224 234 555 538 -3 % 179 %
Others 2,998 2,655 2,785 1,278 874 -32 % -71 %
Total other financing 3,647 3,466 3,464 2,449 2,079 -15 % -43 %
Total other financing in<br> Pesos 1,964 1,889 2,035 1,754 1,482 -16 % -25 %
Total other financing in 1,683 1,577 1,429 695 597 -14 % -65 %
Total financing to the private<br> sector 402,303 374,320 391,296 405,090 371,756 -8 % -8 %
EOP FX (Pesos per ) 91.9850 95.7267 98.7350 102.7500 110.9783 8 % 21 %
financing / Financing<br> to the private sector 9 % 7 % 7 % 4 % 4 %

All values are in US Dollars.

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Public Sector Assets

In 1Q22, the Bank’s public sector assets (excluding LELIQs) to total assets ratio was 22.1%, higher than the 18.1% registered in the previous quarter, and the 16.9% posted in 1Q21.

In 1Q22, a 37% or Ps.57.6 billion increase in Leliqs and a 21% or Ps.43.8 billion incrase in Other Government Securities stand out.

PUBLIC SECTOR ASSETS MACRO<br> Consolidated Change
In<br> MILLION $ (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Leliqs 189,015 171,250 166,787 154,339 211,908 37 % 12 %
Other 195,862 233,363 198,889 206,645 250,455 21 % 28 %
Government securities 384,877 404,613 365,676 360,984 462,363 28 % 20 %
Provincial loans 4,867 4,838 3,168 2,477 1,820 -27 % -63 %
Loans 4,867 4,838 3,168 2,477 1,820 -27 % -63 %
Purchase of government bonds 257 240 224 209 0 -100 % -100 %
Other receivables 257 240 224 209 0 -100 % -100 %
TOTAL PUBLIC SECTOR ASSETS 390,001 409,691 369,068 363,670 464,183 28 % 19 %
TOTAL PUBLIC SECTOR ASSETS<br> (net of LEBAC/NOBAC/LELIQ) 200,986 238,441 202,281 209,331 252,275 21 % 26 %
TOTAL PUBLIC SECTOR ASSETS<br> (net of LEBAC/NOBAC/LELIQ)/TOTAL ASSETS 16.9 % 21.0 % 17.6 % 18.1 % 22.1 %

Funding

Deposits

Banco Macro’s deposit base totaled Ps.677.5 billion in 1Q22, decreasing 1% or Ps.5.9 billion QoQ and a 4% or Ps.71.7 billion decrease YoY and representing 79% of the Bank’s total liabilities.

On a quarterly basis, private sector deposits decreased 3% or Ps.19.2 billion while public sector deposits increased 20% or Ps.13.4 billion.

The decrease in private sector deposits was led by demand deposits, which decreased 10% or Ps.33.6 billion, while time deposits increased 6% or Ps.15.9 billion QoQ.

Within private sector deposits, peso deposits increased 1% or Ps.4.3 billion, while US dollar deposits decreased 16% or USD 173 million.

As of 1Q22, Banco Macro´s market share over private sector deposits was 5.6%.

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DEPOSITS Change
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
In MILLION<br> (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Public sector 85,869 72,141 68,987 65,466 78,854 20 % -8 %
Financial sector 1,076 1,006 1,061 1,116 1,034 -7 % -4 %
Private sector 622,337 615,077 623,479 616,895 597,657 -3 % -4 %
Checking accounts 107,853 108,986 125,994 117,078 109,227 -7 % 1 %
Savings accounts 190,670 201,545 187,651 213,510 187,732 -12 % -2 %
Time deposits 309,505 287,540 293,951 270,962 286,855 6 % -7 %
Other 14,309 17,006 15,883 15,345 13,843 -10 % -3 %
Total 709,282 688,224 693,527 683,477 677,545 -1 % -4 %
Pesos 580,730 565,248 564,887 571,350 575,643 1 % -1 %
Foreign Currency (Pesos) 128,552 122,976 128,640 112,127 101,902 -9 % -21 %
EOP FX (Pesos per ) 91.9850 95.7267 98.7350 102.7500 110.9783 8 % 21 %
Foreign Currency () 1,398 1,285 1,303 1,091 918 -16 % -34 %
Deposits / Total Deposits 18 % 18 % 19 % 16 % 15 %

All values are in US Dollars.

Banco Macro’s transactional deposits represent approximately 49% of its total deposit base as of 1Q22. These accounts are low cost and are not sensitive to interest rate increases.

Other sources of funds

In 1Q22, the total amount of other sources of funds increased 1% or Ps.3.9 billion compared to 4Q21. On a yearly basis other sources of funds increased Ps.933 million. In 1Q22 Shareholder’s Equity increased 2% or Ps.5.4 billion as a consequence of the Ps.5.4 billion total comprehensive income of the quarter; also in the quarter subordinated corporate bonds decreased 6% or Ps.2.7 billion.

OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS MACRO<br> Consolidated Change
In MILLION<br> $ (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Central Bank of Argentina 31 34 28 25 22 -12 % -29 %
Banks and international institutions 807 792 653 319 161 -50 % -80 %
Financing received from Argentine<br> financial institutions 944 165 80 164 1,826 1013 % 93 %
Subordinated corporate bonds 59,172 54,650 52,498 48,719 46,028 -6 % -22 %
Corporate bonds 7,839 3,399 3,247 3,471 3,096 -11 % -61 %
Shareholders' equity 263,735 255,119 264,600 276,906 282,328 2 % 7 %
Total other source of funds 332,528 314,159 321,106 329,604 333,461 1 % 0 %
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Liquid Assets

In 1Q22, the Bank’s liquid assets amounted to Ps.630.7 billion, showing a 2% or Ps.15.3 billion increase QoQ, and a 5% or Ps.32.5 billion decrease on a yearly basis.

In 1Q22, Leliqs and Other government securities increased 30% and 21% respectively and were partially offset by a 12% decrease in Cash and a 133% decrease in Net Repos.

In 1Q22 Banco Macro’s liquid assets to total deposits ratio reached 93%.

LIQUID ASSETS MACRO Consolidated Change
In MILLION $ (Measuring Unit Current at<br> EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Cash 238,112 200,557 212,358 200,026 175,531 -12 % -26 %
Guarantees for compensating chambers 18,539 17,010 18,727 18,020 16,000 -11 % -14 %
Call 1,706 0 0 0 0 - -100 %
Leliq own portfolio 189,015 171,250 166,787 154,339 200,611 30 % 6 %
Net Repos 19,993 17,861 26,379 36,453 -11,854 -133 % -159 %
Other government & private securities 195,862 233,363 198,889 206,645 250,455 21 % 28 %
Total 663,227 640,041 623,140 615,483 630,743 2 % -5 %
Liquid assets to total deposits 94 % 93 % 90 % 90 % 93 %

Solvency

Banco Macro continued showing high solvency levels in 1Q22 with an integrated capital (RPC) of Ps.300.2 billion over a total capital requirement of Ps.63.6 billion. Banco Macro’s excess capital in 1Q22 was 372% or Ps.236.6 billion.

The regulatory capital ratio (as a percentage of risk-weighted assets- RWA) was 38.5% in 1Q22; TIER1 Ratio stood at 33.7%.

The Bank’s aim is to make the best use of this excess capital.

MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT MACRO<br> Consolidated Change
In MILLION $ 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Credit risk requirement 29,047 29,413 34,030 36,726 40,488 10 % 39 %
Market risk requirement 1,538 1,559 1,631 3,585 3,886 8 % 153 %
Operational risk requirement 12,934 14,252 15,691 17,438 19,206 10 % 48 %
Total capital requirements 43,519 45,224 51,352 57,749 63,581 10 % 46 %
Ordinary Capital Level 1 (COn1) 171,410 182,409 203,858 233,700 279,447 20 % 63 %
Deductible concepts Level 1 (COn1) -9,889 -11,194 -12,411 -14,585 -16,866 16 % 71 %
Capital Level 2 (COn2) 39,442 40,987 42,565 36,401 37,615 3 % -5 %
Integrated capital - RPC (i) 200,964 212,202 234,012 255,516 300,196 17 % 49 %
Excess capital 157,445 166,978 182,660 197,767 236,615 20 % 50 %
Risk-weighted assets - RWA (ii) 533,407 554,596 629,505 708,490 780,016 10 % 46 %
Regulatory Capital ratio [(i)/(ii)] 37.7 % 38.3 % 37.2 % 36.1 % 38.5 %
Ratio TIER 1 [Capital Level 1/RWA] 30.3 % 30.9 % 30.4 % 30.9 % 33.7 %

RWA- (ii): Risk Weighted Assets, considering total capital requirements.

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Asset Quality

In 1Q22, Banco Macro’s non-performing to total financing ratio (under Central Bank rules) reached a level of 1.64%, deteriorating from the 1.3% registered in 4Q21, and above the 0.92% posted in 1Q21.

Consumer portfolio non-performing loans decreased 5b.p. (down to 1.35% from 1.40%) while Commercial portfolio non-performing loans increased 177b.p. in 1Q22 (up to 2.77% from 0.99%) mainly due to a specific commercial SME client which showed signs of credit deterioration.

The coverage ratio (measured as total allowances under Expected Credit Losses over Non Performing loans under Central Bank rules) reached to 163.17% in 1Q22. Write-offs over total loans totaled 0.15%.

The Bank is committed to continue working in this area to maintain excellent asset quality standards.

ASSET QUALITY MACRO<br> Consolidated Change
In MILLION<br> $ (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Commercial portfolio 117,745 102,234 105,748 101,154 81,125 -20 % -31 %
Non-performing 1,174 1,139 599 1,006 2,244 123 % 91 %
Consumer portfolio 312,849 296,985 306,410 324,020 304,435 -6 % -3 %
Non-performing 2,784 5,575 6,273 4,523 4,099 -9 % 47 %
Total portfolio 430,594 399,219 412,158 425,174 385,560 -9 % -10 %
Non-performing 3,958 6,714 6,872 5,529 6,342 15 % 60 %
Commercial non-perfoming ratio 1.00 % 1.11 % 0.57 % 0.99 % 2.77 %
Consumer non-perfoming ratio 0.89 % 1.88 % 2.05 % 1.40 % 1.35 %
Total non-performing/ Total portfolio 0.92 % 1.68 % 1.67 % 1.30 % 1.64 %
Total allowances 15,350 14,295 12,088 11,590 10,349 -11 % -33 %
Coverage ratio w/allowances 387.82 % 212.91 % 175.90 % 209.61 % 163.17 %
Write Offs 198 154 1,435 665 566 -15 % 186 %
Write Offs/ Total portfolio 0.05 % 0.04 % 0.35 % 0.16 % 0.15 %

Expected Credit Losses (E.C.L) (I.F.R.S.9)

The Bank records an allowance for expected credit losses for all loans and other debt financial assets not held at fair value through profit or loss, together with loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts, in this section all referred to as ‘financial instruments’. Equity instruments are not subject to impairment under IFRS 9. The ECL allowance is based on the credit losses expected to arise over the life of the asset (the lifetime expected credit loss), unless there has been no significant increase in credit risk since origination, in which case, the allowance is based on the 12 months expected credit loss.(For further information please see our 2020 20-F)

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CER Exposure and Foreign Currency Position

CER EXPOSURE MACRO<br> Consolidated Change
In MILLION $ (Measuring Unit Current<br> at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
CER adjustable ASSETS
Government Securities 110,572 138,281 95,800 113,679 166,869 47 % 51 %
Loans (*) 32,053 31,881 31,109 30,377 28,436 -6 % -11 %
Private sector loans 11,169 9,989 8,964 8,118 6,874 -15 % -38 %
Mortgage loans (UVA adjusted) 20,872 21,880 22,129 22,245 21,540 -3 % 3 %
Other loans 12 12 16 14 22 57 % 83 %
Total CER adjustable assets 142,625 170,162 126,909 144,056 195,305 36 % 37 %
CER adjustable LIABILITIES
Deposits<br> (*) 5,612 11,289 10,811 8,981 10,300 15 % 84 %
UVA Unemployment fund 1,420 1,647 1,811 1,861 1,921 3 % 35 %
Total CER adjustable liabilities 7,032 12,936 12,622 10,842 12,221 13 % 74 %
NET CER EXPOSURE 135,593 157,226 114,287 133,214 183,084 37 % 35 %

(*) Includes Loans &Time Deposits CER adjustable (UVAs)

FOREIGN CURRENCY POSITION MACRO<br> Consolidated Change
In MILLION $ (Measuring Unit Current<br> at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Cash and deposits in Banks 181,847 157,311 156,464 141,639 130,774 -8 % -28 %
Cash 12,285 11,575 14,911 10,309 17,676 71 % 44 %
Central Bank of Argentina 85,776 83,279 80,909 85,990 66,161 -23 % -23 %
Other financial institutions local<br> and abroad 83,777 62,449 60,636 45,332 46,874 3 % -44 %
Others 9 8 8 8 63 688 % 600 %
Net Income from financial instruments at fair value through<br> P&L 59 1,074 1,185 1,432 2,153 50 % 3549 %
Other financial assets 8,766 7,635 7,355 6,952 8,604 24 % -2 %
Loans and other financing 37,928 27,331 25,693 17,799 16,633 -7 % -56 %
Other financial institutions 37 0 0 0 0 0 % -100 %
Non financial private sector& foreign<br> residents 37,892 27,331 25,693 17,799 16,633 -7 % -56 %
Other debt securities 6,105 7,839 15,011 39,314 33,653 -14 % 451 %
Guarantees received 2,802 2,703 2,668 2,666 2,493 -6 % -11 %
Investment in equity instruments 19 20 18 82 66 -20 % 247 %
Total Assets 237,526 203,913 208,394 209,884 194,376 -7 % -18 %
Deposits 128,552 122,976 128,640 112,127 101,902 -9 % -21 %
Non financial public sector 6,343 7,468 7,297 8,910 7,689 -14 % 21 %
Financial sector 983 922 935 883 877 -1 % -11 %
Non financial private sector& foreign<br> residents 121,226 114,586 120,408 102,334 93,336 -9 % -23 %
Financial liabiities at fair value through P&L 0 0 0 147 461 214 % -
Other liabilities from financial intermediation 28,626 9,838 10,834 7,553 7,089 -6 % -75 %
Financing from the Central Bank and other fin. Inst 937 853 656 321 161 -50 % -83 %
Subordinated corporate bonds 59,172 54,650 52,498 48,719 46,028 -6 % -22 %
Other non financial liabilities 40 30 30 47 27 -43 % -33 %
Total Liabilities 217,327 188,347 192,658 168,914 155,668 -8 % -28 %
NET FX POSITION (Pesos) 20,199 15,566 15,736 40,970 38,708 -6 % 92 %
EOP FX (Pesos per USD) 91.9850 95.7267 98.7350 102.7500 110.9783 8 % 21 %
NET FX POSITION (USD) 220 163 159 399 349 -13 % 59 %
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1Q22 Earnings Release

Relevant and Recent Events

· On<br> April 29th 2022 TheShareholders’ Meetingresolved to distribute as dividend to the shareholders<br> in cash and/or in kind, in the latter case valued at market price, the amount of AR$ 14,187,872,701.21,<br> which represents AR$ 22.18 per share, subject to prior authorization from the Banco Central<br> de la República Argentina (“BCRA”), and delegated to the Board the powers<br> to determine the date of the effective availability thereof to the shareholders, currency,<br> terms and other payment terms and conditions of such dividend.

The above stated amount is subject to a 7% withholding under section 97 of the Income Tax Law as revised in 2019. Pursuant to the provisions of Communique “A” 6939 issued by the BCRA on March 19th 2020, as amended, to the date hereof there are dividends in the amount of AR$ 26,580,415,370.12 still pending distribution, representing an aggregate of AR$ 41.57 per share, the distribution of which was approved by the Shareholders’ Meetings held on April 20th and October 21st 2020 and on April 30th 2021 as well.

Please note that on December 16th 2021, the BCRA, through its Communique “A” 7421, established that as of January 1st 2022 and up to December 31st 2022, financial entities shall be able to distribute profits of up to 20% of the amount they would have been allowed to distribute under the rules on “Distribution of Income” issued by such entity. We inform that such Communique further provides that financial entities authorized by the BCRA to distribute profits, must do it in 12 monthly equal and consecutive installments.

Therefore, in compliance with the above stated Communique “A” 7421, Banco Macro S.A. shall request the BCRA authorization for the partial distribution of dividends as approved by the Shareholders’ Meetings mentioned above, for an aggregate amount of AR$ 19,751,444,343.74, representing AR$ $30.89 per share and 20% of the total distributable income.

On May 12th the Superintendenciade Entidades Financieras y Cambiarias of the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina informed us that it has decided to authorizeBanco Macro S.A. to distribute profits in cash and/or in kind (securities) for an aggregate amount of AR $19,751,444,343.74, which distributionshall be carried out in 12 monthly equal and consecutive instalments.

· Interest Payment Class A Subordinated Notes. In May 2022, the Bank paid semiannual interest on<br> Class A subordinated notes in the amount of USD 13,286,000.
· Interest and Principal Payment Class B Peso denominated Notes. In May 2022, the Bank paid semiannual<br> interest on Class B Peso denominated notes in the amount of Ps.252,804,212 and principal<br> in the amount of Ps.2,889,191,000.
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· Class E Dollar Denominated Notes Issuance. On May 2^nd^ the Bank issued Series E dollar<br> denominated, non-subordinated, on-convertible notes in the amount of USD 17,000,000 with<br> an interest rate of 1.45%, quarterly interest payment and final maturity May 2024.
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· PRISMA Medios de Pago S.A. In April 2022 and within the scope of the Divestment Plan undertaken<br> by Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. (“Prisma”) and its shareholders at that time with<br> the Argentine Antitrust Commission (Comisión Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia or<br> CNDC), that the Bank completed the transfer of all remaining shares the Bank held in Prisma<br> in favor of AI ZENITH (Netherlands) B.V. (a company related to Advent International Global<br> Private Equity), representing 4.4941% of Prima’s capital stock.
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The price of such shares is 33,017,761.20 US Dollars and shall be paid as follows: (a) 30% in Argentine Pesos at UVA plus a nominal annual rate of 15% and (ii) 70% in US Dollars at a nominal annual rate of 10% for a 6-year period. In addition to what was previously informed on January 22nd 2019, that within the scope of the above mentioned transaction, the parties have agreed that part of the balance of the price fixed for the sale of 51% of the capital stock and votes of Prisma shall be paid in two installments, extending the payment term to the years 2026 and 2027.

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Regulatory Changes

· Monetary<br> policy rate, time deposits, extension of Productive Investment Credit Lines for SMEs. In<br> March 2022 through Communication “A” 7474, the Central Bank of Argentina increased<br> the nominal annual rate of 28-day LELIQs by 200 basis points from 42.5% to 44.5%. It also<br> increased the minimum interest rates for time deposits. As of March 23, 2022, minimum applicable<br> rates will were established: for time deposits under $10 million: 97.75% (43.5% nominal annual<br> rate), all others: 93.26% (41.5% nominal annual rate). In terms of productive investment<br> credit lines for SMEs, for credits granted as of March 23, 2022, maximum interest rates were<br> increased: from 30% to 35% the nominal annual rate applicable to investment projects and<br> from 41% to 43% the nominal annual rate applicable to financing to working capital y discounted<br> instruments. Lastly, as of April 2022, interest rates for credit card financing (up to $200,000)<br> were increased to 51%.
· Productive<br> Investment Credit Lines for SMEs In March 2022 through Communication “A” 7475<br> The BCRA extended until September 30, 2022, the Productive Investment Credit Lines for SMEs.<br> It includes, as of April 1, 2022, the “2022 Quota”, with the same terms and conditions,<br> as the 2021/2022 quota, and applies for Group “A” institutions and those which<br> are not in such group but work as financial agents for sovereign, provincial or municipal<br> governments.
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· Interest<br> rates. In May 2022 through Communication “A” 7512 2022, the BCRA modified the<br> applicable percentages for the determination of minimum time deposit rates as follows: time<br> deposits (individuals) that do not exceed the amount of $10 million: 97.96%, deposits not<br> included in the previous item: 93.96% of the monetary policy rate. Additionally, it increases<br> to 47.50% the nominal annual fixed rate applicable to working capital financing and discounted<br> instruments related to Productive Investment Credit Lines for SMEs. Lastly, as of June 2022,<br> interest rates for credit card financing (up to $200,000) increased from 51% to 53%. On the<br> same date, it increased the monetary policy rate from 47.00% to 49.00%
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QUARTERLY<br> BALANCE SHEET MACRO<br> Consolidated Change
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In MILLION<br> $ (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
ASSETS
Cash and deposits<br> in Banks 238,112 200,557 212,358 200,026 175,531 -12 % -26 %
Cash 36,683 29,877 31,927 30,903 32,105 4 % -12 %
Central Bank of Argentina 117,627 108,217 119,758 123,778 96,476 -22 % -18 %
Other local& foreign entities 83,793 62,454 60,666 45,337 46,886 3 % -44 %
Other 9 9 7 8 64 700 % 611 %
Debt securities at fair value through profit& loss 59,532 86,593 27,173 37,614 32,244 -14 % -46 %
Derivatives - 5 1 2 - -100 % -
Repo Transactions 19,993 18,246 28,694 36,453 0 -100 % -100 %
Other financial assets 27,092 21,529 27,412 40,787 24,945 -39 % -8 %
Loans& other receivables 411,080 381,006 396,454 408,985 373,888 -9 % -9 %
Non Financial Public Sector 5,103 5,108 3,425 2,758 2,090 -24 % -59 %
Financial Sector 4,130 2,165 2,178 1,753 709 -60 % -83 %
Non Financial private sector and foreign 401,847 373,733 390,851 404,474 371,089 -8 % -8 %
Other debt securities 329,770 324,502 352,845 331,936 422,907 27 % 28 %
Financial assets in guarantee 21,314 20,190 24,115 20,851 32,048 54 % 50 %
Income tax assets 0 0 0 631 197
Investments in equity instruments 3,190 2,917 2,668 2,530 476 -81 % -85 %
Investments in other companies<br> (subsidiaries and joint ventures) 383 537 503 568 652 15 % 70 %
Property, plant and equipment 60,284 60,632 61,596 61,369 60,912 -1 % 1 %
Intangible assets 9,024 9,293 9,649 9,755 9,718 0 % 8 %
Deferred income tax assets 87 98 43 55 42 -24 % -52 %
Other non financial assets 3,982 3,537 2,823 2,705 3,326 23 % -16 %
Non-current assets held for sale 3,953 3,948 3,828 3,762 3,748 0 % -5 %
TOTAL ASSETS 1,187,796 1,133,590 1,150,162 1,158,029 1,140,634 -2 % -4 %
LIABILITIES
Deposits 709,282 688,224 693,527 683,477 677,545 -1 % -4 %
Non Financial Public Sector 85,869 72,141 68,987 65,466 78,854 20 % -8 %
Financial Sector 1,076 1,006 1,061 1,116 1,034 -7 % -4 %
Non Financial private sector and foreign 622,337 615,077 623,479 616,895 597,657 -3 % -4 %
Liabilities at fair value through profit& loss - 16.00 2,840.00 1,889.00 461 - -
Derivatives - 2 3 3 7 - 0 %
Repo Transactions - 385 2,316 - 11,854 - -86 %
Other financial liabilities 77,360 56,429 59,622 78,852 59,738 -24 % -23 %
Financing received from Central<br> Bank and Other Financial Institutions 1,783 991 761 508 2,008 295 % 13 %
Issued Corporate Bonds 7,839 3,399 3,247 3,471 3,096 -11 % -61 %
Current income tax liabilities 7,337 2,216 3,112 408 554 36 % -92 %
Subordinated corporate bonds 59,172 54,650 52,498 48,719 46,028 -6 % -22 %
Provisions 2,159 1,347 1,753 1,905 2,002 5 % -7 %
Deferred income tax liabilities 12,556 12,661 9,993 6,607 7,560 14 % -40 %
Other non financial liabilities 46,570 58,148 55,887 55,240 47,421 -14 % 2 %
TOTAL LIABILITIES 924,058 878,468 885,559 881,079 858,274 -3 % -7 %
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Capital Stock 639 639 639 639 639 0 % 0 %
Issued Shares premium 12,430 12,430 12,430 12,430 12,430 0 % 0 %
Adjustment to Shareholders' Equity 97,975 97,975 97,975 97,975 97,975 0 % 0 %
Reserves 192,396 141,403 141,403 141,403 141,403 0 % -27 %
Retained earnings -45,978 -10,354 -10,354 -10,354 21,127 - -
Other accumulated comprehensive<br> income 2,880 3,179 3,252 3,332 2,734 -18 % -5 %
Net income for the period / fiscal<br> year 3,393 9,847 19,255 31,481 6,020 -81 % 77 %
Shareholders' Equity<br> attributable to parent company 263,735 255,119 264,600 276,906 282,328 2 % 7 %
Shareholders' Equity<br> attributable to non controlling interest 3 3 3 44 32 -27 % 967 %
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 263,738 255,122 264,603 276,950 282,360 2 % 7 %
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INCOME STATEMENT MACRO<br> Consolidated Change
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In MILLION<br> $ (Measuring Unit Current at EOP) 1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 QoQ YoY
Interest Income 69,946 61,861 63,823 66,028 68,848 4 % -2 %
Interest Expense 32,986 26,238 25,770 24,615 26,937 9 % -18 %
Net Interest Income 36,960 35,623 38,053 41,413 41,911 1 % 13 %
Fee income 10,126 10,403 11,087 11,311 11,273 0 % 11 %
Fee expense 931 946 1,077 1,144 1,057 -8 % 14 %
Net Fee Income 9,195 9,456 10,010 10,168 10,216 0 % 11 %
Subtotal (Net Interest Income<br> + Net Fee Income) 46,155 45,079 48,063 51,581 52,127 1 % 13 %
Net Income from financial instruments<br>  at Fair Value Through Profit & Loss 7,075 7,383 4,422 4,112 6,448 57 % -9 %
Result from assets at amortised<br> cost 92 86 - 105 - -100 % -100 %
Difference in quoted prices of<br> gold and foreign currency 1,887 894 757 1,857 3,085 66 % 63 %
Other operating income 2,558 1,970 2,256 2,303 3,262 42 % 28 %
Provision for loan losses 4 297 271 2,278 745 -67 % 18525 %
Net Operating Income 57,763 55,116 55,227 57,679 64,177 11 % 11 %
Personnel expenses 11,257 11,737 11,543 11,289 9,811 -13 % -13 %
Administrative expenses 5,296 5,434 5,747 6,844 5,514 -19 % 4 %
Depreciation and impairment of<br> assets 1,998 2,005 2,120 2,148 2,192 2 % 10 %
Other operating expenses 9,859 8,761 9,647 11,424 10,123 -11 % 3 %
Operating Income 29,353 27,179 26,170 25,974 36,537 41 % 24 %
Income from associates and joint<br> ventures 36 27 -2 41 -36 - -
Result from net monetary position -22,402 -18,952 -16,395 -17,617 -28,917 - -
Net Income before income<br> tax on cont. operations 6,987 8,254 9,773 8,398 7,584 -10 % 9 %
Income tax on continuing operations 3,594 1,799 365 -3,828 1,576 -141 % -56 %
Net Income from continuing<br> operations 3,393 6,455 9,408 12,226 6,008 -51 % 77 %
Net Income for the period 3,393 6,455 9,408 12,226 6,008 -51 % 77 %
Net Income of the period attributable<br> to parent company 3,393 6,454 9,408 12,226 6,020 -51 % 77 %
Net income of the period attributable<br> to non-controlling interests - 1 - - -12 - -
Other Comprehensive Income 912 299 71 80 -597 -846 % -165 %
Foreign currency translation<br> differences in financial statements conversion -150 -279 -236 -224 -258 - -
Profits or losses from financial<br> assets measured at fair value  through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)  (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a) 1,062 578 307 304 -339 -212 % -132 %
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME<br> FOR THE PERIOD 4,305 6,754 9,479 12,306 5,411 -56 % 26 %
Total Comprehensive Income attributable<br> to parent Company 4,305 6,753 9,479 12,306 5,423 -56 % 26 %
Total Comprehensive Income attributable<br> to non-controlling interests - 1 - - -12 - -
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QUARTERLY ANNUALIZED RATIOS MACRO Consolidated
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1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22
Profitability & performance
Net interest margin 17.4 % 18.8 % 19.1 % 21.2 % 22.8 %
Net interest margin adjusted (exc. FX) 16.5 % 18.3 % 18.7 % 20.3 % 21.2 %
Net fee income ratio 11.5 % 12.2 % 13.7 % 12.6 % 12.9 %
Efficiency ratio 35.7 % 38.4 % 38.8 % 37.4 % 29.6 %
Net fee income as % of A&G Expenses 32.2 % 31.7 % 35.3 % 33.7 % 43.7 %
Return on average assets 1.1 % 2.3 % 3.3 % 4.4 % 2.2 %
Return on average equity 5.4 % 10.3 % 14.6 % 18.3 % 9.0 %
Liquidity
Loans as a percentage of total deposits 58.0 % 55.4 % 57.2 % 59.8 % 55.2 %
Liquid assets as a percentage of total deposits 94.0 % 93.0 % 90.0 % 90.0 % 93.0 %
Capital
Total equity as a percentage of total assets 22.2 % 22.5 % 23.0 % 23.9 % 24.8 %
Regulatory capital as % of APR 37.7 % 38.3 % 37.2 % 36.1 % 38.5 %
Asset Quality
Allowances over total loans 3.7 % 3.8 % 3.0 % 2.8 % 2.8 %
Non-performing financing as a percentage of total financing 0.9 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.3 % 1.6 %
Coverage ratio w/allowances 387.8 % 212.9 % 175.9 % 209.6 % 163.2 %
Cost of Risk 0.0 % 0.3 % 0.3 % 2.3 % 0.8 %
ACCUMULATED ANNUALIZED RATIOS MACRO Consolidated
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1Q21 2Q21 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22
Profitability & performance
Net interest margin 17.4 % 18.0 % 18.4 % 19.1 % 22.8 %
Net interest margin adjusted (exc. FX) 16.5 % 17.4 % 17.8 % 18.4 % 21.2 %
Net fee income ratio 11.5 % 11.8 % 12.4 % 12.5 % 12.9 %
Efficiency ratio 35.7 % 37.0 % 37.6 % 37.5 % 29.6 %
Net fee income as % of A&G Expenses 32.2 % 32.0 % 33.1 % 33.2 % 43.7 %
Return on average assets 1.1 % 1.7 % 2.2 % 2.8 % 2.2 %
Return on average equity 5.4 % 7.8 % 10.1 % 12.2 % 9.0 %
Liquidity
Loans as a percentage of total deposits 58.0 % 55.4 % 57.2 % 59.8 % 55.2 %
Liquid assets as a percentage of total deposits 94.0 % 93.0 % 90.0 % 90.0 % 93.0 %
Capital
Total equity as a percentage of total assets 22.2 % 22.5 % 23.0 % 23.9 % 24.8 %
Regulatory capital as % of APR 37.7 % 38.3 % 37.2 % 36.1 % 38.5 %
Asset Quality
Allowances over total loans 3.7 % 3.8 % 3.0 % 2.8 % 2.8 %
Non-performing financing as a percentage of total financing 0.9 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.3 % 1.6 %
Coverage ratio w/allowances 387.8 % 212.9 % 175.9 % 209.6 % 163.2 %
Cost of Risk 0.0 % 0.2 % 0.2 % 0.7 % 0.8 %
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SIGNATURE

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

Date: May 23, 2022

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