EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.txt REGISTRANT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR NINE-MONTH ================================================================================ Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Financial Statements For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 presented in comparative format. ================================================================================ Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" TABLE OF CONTENTS System established by the Regulations (N. T. 2001) set forth by the National Securities Commission (C.N.V.) Financial Statements and Limited Review Report For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 presented in comparative format. Report of the Supervisory Syndics' Committee For the nine-month ended September 30, 2008. Heading Page 1 Consolidated Financial Statements Page 2 Individual Financial Statements Page 45 Additional Information to the Notes to the Financial Statements required by Section 68 of the Rules and Regulations of the Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires Stock Exchange). Page 68 Supplementary and Explanatory Statement by the Board of Directors required by Section 2 of the Rules on accounting documents set forth by the Regulations of the Bolsa de Comercio de Cordoba (Cordoba Stock Exchange). Page 70 Informative Review Page 72 Report of the Supervisory Syndics' Committee Limited Review Report Company's Name: Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Legal address: Tte. Gral. Juan D. Peron No. 456 - 2nd floor Autonomous City of Buenos Aires Principal line of business: Financial and Investment Activities Fiscal year N(degree) 10 For the nine-month period commenced January 1, 2008 and ended September 30, 2008, presented in comparative format. DATE OF REGISTRATION WITH THE PUBLIC REGISTRY OF COMMERCE Of Bylaws: September 30, 1999 Date of latest amendment to Bylaws: June 26, 2006 Registration number with the Corporation Control Authority (I.G.J): 11,891 Sequential Number - Corporation Control Authority (I.G.J.): 1,671,058 Date of expiration of the Company's Bylaws: June 30, 2100 Name of the Controlling Company: EBA HOLDING S.A. Principal line of business: Financial and Investment Activities Interest held by the Controlling Company in the Shareholders' equity as of 09.30.08: 22.65% Percentage of votes which the Controlling Company is entitled to as of 09.30.08: 59.42% Capital status as of 09.30.08 (Note 8 to the Financial Statements) (figures stated in thousands of pesos for "Subscribed" and "Paid-in" shares)
Shares ---------------------------------------------- Voting Number Class rights per share Subscribed Paid-in ------------- ------------------- ------------------ ------------ ---------- 281,221,650 Ordinary class "A", face value of 1 5 281,222 281,222 960,185,367 Ordinary class "B", face value of 1 1 960,185 960,185 ------------- ------------ ---------- 1,241,407,017 1,241,407 1,241,407 ============= ============ ==========
1 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Supplementary Accounting Information Consolidated Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. (figures stated in thousands of pesos)
09.30.08 12.31.07 ------------ ------------ ASSETS CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS 3,288,676 2,960,013 ------------ ------------ - Cash 799,920 743,185 - Financial institutions and correspondents 2,488,756 2,216,828 - Argentine Central Bank 2,301,261 1,648,864 - Other local financial institutions 12,130 26,425 - Foreign 175,365 541,539 ------------ ------------ GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE SECURITIES 1,102,546 1,694,030 ------------ ------------ - Holdings of securities in investment accounts 166,927 1,303,437 - Holdings of trading securities 250,188 38,991 - Government unlisted securities 129,474 1,872 - Securities issued by the Argentine Central Bank 555,861 348,757 - Investments in listed corporate securities 96 973 ------------ ------------ LOANS 12,412,198 11,601,029 ------------ ------------ - To the non-financial public sector 1,347,643 1,265,466 - To the financial sector 135,313 110,028 - Interbank loans (call money loans granted) 28,500 2,906 - Other loans to domestic financial institutions 64,579 64,895 - Accrued interest, adjustments and quotation differences receivable 42,234 42,227 - To the non-financial private sector and residents abroad 11,388,502 10,654,142 - Advances 820,248 792,148 - Promissory notes 2,725,235 2,911,170 - Mortgage loans 1,028,966 945,088 - Pledge loans 91,657 94,520 - Personal loans 1,156,272 977,976 - Credit card loans 3,952,446 3,630,133 - Other 1,475,283 1,168,684 - Accrued interest, adjustments and quotation differences receivable 181,439 177,027 - Documented interest (42,838) (42,462) - Unallocated collections (206) (142) - Allowances (459,260) (428,607) ------------ ------------ OTHER RECEIVABLES RESULTING FROM FINANCIAL BROKERAGE 4,242,498 3,596,970 ------------ ------------ - Argentine Central Bank 487,835 192,911 - Amounts receivable for spot and forward sales to be settled 11,070 31,090 - Securities receivable under spot and forward purchases to be settled 1,763,044 1,517,600 - Others not included in the debtor classification regulations 1,610,649 1,603,703 - Unlisted negotiable obligations 7,110 20,868 - Balances from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset to be settled 4,265 1,087 - Others included in the debtor classification regulations 361,946 240,270 - Accrued interest receivable not included in the debtor classification regulations 3,051 2,017 - Accrued interest receivable included in the debtor classification regulations 3,934 6,594 - Allowances (10,406) (19,170) ------------ ------------ ASSETS UNDER FINANCIAL LEASES 458,447 355,784 ------------ ------------ - Assets under financial leases 463,229 359,552 - Allowances (4,782) (3,768)
The accompanying Notes 1 to 24 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 2 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Supplementary Accounting Information Consolidated Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. (figures stated in thousands of pesos)
09.30.08 12.31.07 ------------ ------------ EQUITY INVESTMENTS 84,248 43,790 ------------ ------------ - In financial institutions 1,552 3,138 - Other 89,581 82,009 - Allowances (6,885) (41,357) ------------ ------------ MISCELLANEOUS RECEIVABLES 1,423,197 1,246,054 ------------ ------------ - Receivables for assets sold 15,875 15,980 - Minimum presumed income tax - Tax credit 279,175 258,515 - Other 1,211,654 1,056,970 - Accrued interest on receivables for assets sold 453 98 - Other accrued interest and adjustments receivable 90 79 - Allowances (84,050) (85,588) ------------ ------------ FIXED ASSETS 774,177 743,132 ------------ ------------ MISCELLANEOUS ASSETS 141,670 112,575 ------------ ------------ INTANGIBLE ASSETS 522,657 448,318 ------------ ------------ - Goodwill 42,942 58,266 - Organization and development expenses 479,715 390,052 ------------ ------------ UNALLOCATED ITEMS 14,041 9,161 ------------ ------------ OTHER ASSETS 36,169 17,882 ------------ ------------ TOTAL ASSETS 24,500,524 22,828,738 ============ ============
The accompanying Notes 1 to 24 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 3 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Supplementary Accounting Information Consolidated Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. (figures stated in thousands of pesos)
09.30.08 12.31.07 ------------ ------------ LIABILITIES DEPOSITS 14,239,225 13,165,621 ------------ ------------ - Non-financial public sector 253,946 193,911 - Financial sector 173,834 167,206 - Non-financial private sector and residents abroad 13,811,445 12,804,504 - Current Accounts 3,055,451 2,629,925 - Savings Accounts 3,599,787 3,228,954 - Time Deposits 6,824,392 6,543,910 - Investment accounts 213 199 - Other 220,259 291,103 - Accrued interest and quotation differences payable 111,343 110,413 ------------ ------------ OTHER LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM FINANCIAL BROKERAGE 6,599,643 6,362,954 ------------ ------------ - Argentine Central Bank 1,362 698 - Other 1,362 698 - Banks and international entities 906,520 717,316 - Unsubordinated negotiable obligations 1,795,026 2,190,231 - Amounts payable for spot and forward purchases to be settled 1,360,961 1,273,308 - Securities to be delivered under spot and forward sales to be settled 252,553 30,734 - Loans from domestic financial institutions 282,138 213,039 - Interbank loans (call money loans received) - 12,501 - Other loans from domestic financial institutions 280,110 199,191 - Accrued interest payable 2,028 1,347 - Balances from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset to be settled 2 - - Other 1,934,518 1,855,825 - Accrued interest and quotation differences payable 66,563 81,803 ------------ ------------ MISCELLANEOUS LIABILITIES 395,085 324,583 ------------ ------------ - Dividends payable 5,415 40 - Directors' and syndics' fees 2,951 4,343 - Other 386,719 320,200 ------------ ------------ PROVISIONS 251,449 170,083 ------------ ------------ SUBORDINATED NEGOTIABLE OBLIGATIONS 870,240 855,258 ------------ ------------ UNALLOCATED ITEMS 7,040 6,347 ------------ ------------ OTHER LIABILITIES 103,550 71,800 ------------ ------------ MINORITY INTEREST IN CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES OR COMPANIES 235,194 217,587 ------------ ------------ TOTAL LIABILITIES 22,701,426 21,174,233 ------------ ------------ SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,799,098 1,654,505 ------------ ------------ TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 24,500,524 22,828,738 ============ ============
The accompanying Notes 1 to 24 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 4 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Supplementary Accounting Information Consolidated Memorandum Accounts As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. (figures stated in thousands of pesos)
09.30.08 12.31.07 ------------ ------------ DEBIT 23,343,034 19,965,718 ============ ============ CONTINGENT 7,415,478 6,781,309 ------------ ------------ - Loans obtained (unused balances) 55,289 199,775 - Guarantees received 5,348,570 5,112,668 - Others not included in the debtor classification regulations 22,537 22,687 - Contingencies re. contra items 1,989,082 1,446,179 ------------ ------------ CONTROL 10,583,930 9,543,858 ------------ ------------ - Uncollectible loans 558,726 545,848 - Other 9,623,784 8,637,351 - Control re. contra items 401,420 360,659 ------------ ------------ DERIVATIVES 4,721,188 2,782,512 ------------ ------------ - "Notional" value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset 2,768,938 1,740,332 - Derivatives re. contra items 1,952,250 1,042,180 ------------ ------------ TRUST ACCOUNTS 622,438 858,039 ------------ ------------ - Trust funds 622,438 858,039 ------------ ------------ CREDIT 23,343,034 19,965,718 ============ ============ CONTINGENT 7,415,478 6,781,309 ------------ ------------ - Loans granted (unused balances) 970,747 827,851 - Guarantees granted to the Argentine Central Bank 2,075 - - Other guarantees granted included in the debtor classification regulations 294,342 139,692 - Other guarantees granted not included in the debtor classification regulations 365,533 236,668 - Others included in the debtor classification regulations 323,099 200,466 - Others not included in the debtor classification regulations 33,286 41,502 - Contingencies re. contra items 5,426,396 5,335,130 ------------ ------------ CONTROL 10,583,930 9,543,858 ------------ ------------ - Checks and drafts to be credited 401,243 360,481 - Other 265,364 277,068 - Control re. contra items 9,917,323 8,906,309 ------------ ------------ DERIVATIVES 4,721,188 2,782,512 ------------ ------------ - "Notional" value of put options written 142,782 162,336 - "Notional" value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset 1,809,468 879,844 - Derivatives re. contra items 2,768,938 1,740,332 ------------ ------------ TRUST ACCOUNTS 622,438 858,039 ------------ ------------ - Trust liabilities re. contra items 622,438 858,039
The accompanying Notes 1 to 24 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 5 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Supplementary Accounting Information Consolidated Income Statement For the nine-month period commenced January 1, 2008 and ended September 30, 2008 presented in comparative format with the same period of the previous fiscal year. (figures stated in thousands of pesos)
09.30.08 09.30.07 ------------ ------------ FINANCIAL INCOME 1,828,006 1,447,152 ------------ ------------ - Interest on cash and due from banks 7,798 9,764 - Interest on loans to the financial sector 2,100 3,012 - Interest on advances 127,009 76,855 - Interest on promissory notes 320,459 196,899 - Interest on mortgage loans 93,214 68,787 - Interest on pledge loans 11,032 8,757 - Interest on credit card loans 457,710 304,205 - Interest on other loans 228,027 139,447 - Net income from government and corporate securities 180,524 180,979 - Interest on other receivables resulting from financial brokerage 25,880 26,504 - Net income from secured loans - Decree No. 1,387/01 45,619 65,886 - CER adjustment 103,604 160,448 - Quotation differences on gold and foreign currency 100,484 58,427 - Other 124,546 147,182 ------------ ------------ FINANCIAL EXPENSES 1,050,282 908,212 ------------ ------------ - Interest on current account deposits 14,739 11,727 - Interest on savings account deposits 2,675 3,702 - Interest on time deposits 526,476 364,545 - Interest on interbank loans received (call money loans ) 2,133 3,247 - Interest on other loans from financial institutions 706 1,590 - Interest on other liabilities resulting from financial brokerage 220,747 239,188 - Interest on subordinated obligations 74,015 70,494 - Other interest 2,651 44,738 - CER adjustment 8,648 59,238 - Contributions made to Deposit Insurance Fund 17,472 14,902 - Other 180,020 94,841 ------------ ------------ GROSS FINANCIAL MARGIN 777,724 538,940 ============ ============ PROVISIONS FOR LOAN LOSSES 263,391 158,968 ------------ ------------ INCOME FROM SERVICES 1,140,408 841,691 ------------ ------------ - Related to lending transactions 283,785 243,905 - Related to borrowing transactions 268,431 211,048 - Other commissions 17,494 13,092 - Other 570,698 373,646 ------------ ------------ EXPENSES FOR SERVICES 269,041 179,952 ------------ ------------ - Commissions 119,206 84,248 - Other 149,835 95,704
The accompanying Notes 1 to 24 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 6 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Supplementary Accounting Information Consolidated Income Statement For the nine-month period commenced January 1, 2008 and ended September 30, 2008 presented in comparative format with the same period of the previous fiscal year. (figures stated in thousands of pesos)
09.30.08 09.30.07 ------------ ------------ ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 1,301,274 919,836 ------------ ------------ - Personnel expenses 704,723 479,607 - Directors' and Syndics' fees 5,539 4,838 - Other fees 41,578 30,271 - Advertising and publicity 109,973 80,656 - Taxes 74,840 48,707 - Depreciation of fixed assets 45,848 35,425 - Amortization of organization expenses 26,844 27,045 - Other operating expenses 184,977 138,358 - Other 106,952 74,929 ------------ ------------ NET INCOME FROM FINANCIAL BROKERAGE 84,426 121,875 ============ ============ MINORITY INTERESTS RESULT (24,805) (23,104) ------------ ------------ MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 385,195 171,842 ------------ ------------ - Net income from equity investments 56,735 1,843 - Penalty interests 2,751 1,388 - Loans recovered and allowances reversed 94,539 62,278 - CER adjustment - 92 - Other 231,170 106,241 ------------ ------------ MISCELLANEOUS LOSSES 240,845 214,425 ------------ ------------ - Penalty interests and charges in favor of the Argentine Central Bank 11 13 - Loan loss provisions for miscellaneous receivables and other provisions 96,493 40,439 - CER adjustment 419 23 - Amortization of differences arising from court resolutions 28,370 108,667 - Depreciation and losses from miscellaneous assets 1,205 422 - Amortization of goodwill 15,324 14,576 - Other 99,023 50,285 ------------ ------------ NET INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX 203,971 56,188 ------------ ------------ INCOME TAX 59,378 54,794 ------------ ------------ NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD 144,593 1,394 ============ ============
The accompanying Notes 1 to 24 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 7 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Supplementary Accounting Information Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and Cash Equivalents For the nine-month period commenced January 1, 2008 and ended September 30, 2008 presented in comparative format with the same period of the previous fiscal year. (figures stated in thousands of pesos)
09.30.08 09.30.07 ------------ ------------ CHANGES IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (Note 22) - Cash at beginning of fiscal year 3,766,207 3,254,273 - Cash at period-end 4,692,129 3,431,904 ------------ ------------ Increase in cash (in constant currency) 925,922 177,631 ============ ============ REASONS FOR CHANGES IN CASH (IN CONSTANT CURRENCY) Operating activities Net collections/(payments) for: - Government and corporate securities 662,361 1,336,544 - Loans - To the financial sector 1,908 2,606 - To the non-financial public sector 52,766 1,371,050 - To the non-financial private sector and residents abroad 467,890 (1,407,106) - Other receivables resulting from financial brokerage 12,798 1,906,233 - Assets under financial leases (46,817) (86,858) - Deposits - To the financial sector 6,628 5,181 - To the non-financial public sector 60,035 143,815 - To the non-financial private sector and residents abroad 465,563 1,374,585 - Other liabilities from financial brokerage - Financing from the financial sector - Interbank loans - (call money loans received ) (14,633) (94,547) - Other (except from liabilities included in financing activities) (115,114) (273,379) Collections related to income from services 1,317,701 896,256 Payments related to expenses for services (317,121) (201,670) Administrative expenses paid (1,312,681) (864,329) Payment of organization and development expenses (80,345) (55,670) Collection for penalty interests, net 2,740 1,375 Differences arising from court resolutions paid (45,201) (10,971) Collection of dividends from other companies 18,756 1,900 Other collections related to miscellaneous profits and losses 136,807 68,059 Net collections / (payments) for other operating activities - Other receivables and miscellaneous liabilities (11,938) (37,799) - Other operating activities, net 58,283 62,179 Income tax and minimum presumed income tax payment (71,864) (46,773) ------------ ------------ Net cash flow generated by operating activities 1,248,522 4,090,681 ============ ============ Investment activities Payments for fixed assets, net (48,161) (42,562) Payments for miscellaneous assets, net (52,115) (57,571) Payments for equity investments (2,254) (1,698) Collections for equity investments 10,421 - ------------ ------------ Net cash flows used in investment activities (92,109) (101,831) ============ ============
The accompanying Notes 1 to 24 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 8 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Supplementary Accounting Information Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and Cash Equivalents (Continued) For the nine-month period commenced January 1, 2008 and ended September 30, 2008 presented in comparative format with the same period of the previous fiscal year. (figures stated in thousands of pesos)
09.30.08 09.30.07 ------------ ------------ Financing activities Net collections/(payments) for: - Unsubordinated negotiable obligations (491,762) (584,568) - Argentine Central Bank: - Other 664 (3,065,584) - Banks and international entities 239,615 (151,519) - Subordinated obligations (53,387) (50,503) - Loans from domestic financial institutions 78,814 2,035 Capital contributions - 299 Distribution of dividends (1,823) (4,618) ------------ ------------ Net cash flows used in financing activities (227,879) (3,854,458) ============ ============ Financial results and by holding of cash and cash equivalents (including interest and monetary result) (2,612) 43,239 ------------ ------------ Increase in cash, net 925,922 177,631 ============ ============
The accompanying Notes 1 to 24 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 9 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Supplementary Accounting Information Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the nine-month period commenced January 1, 2008 and ended September 30, 2008, presented in comparative format. (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 1: PRESENTATION OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The consolidated Financial Statements are presented in line with the provisions of Argentine Central Bank's ("B.C.R.A.") Communique "A" 3147 and supplementary regulations regarding financial reporting requirements for the publication of quarterly and annual financial statements, with the guidelines of Technical Pronouncement Nos. 8 and 19 of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences ("F.A.C.P.C.E.") and with the guidelines of the General Resolution No. 434/03 of the National Securities Commission ("C.N.V."). These financial statements include the balances corresponding to the operations carried out by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. and its subsidiaries located in Argentina and abroad and form part of said Bank's quarterly/annual financial statements as supplementary information, reason for which they should be read in conjunction with them. These financial statements reflect the effects of the changes in the purchasing power of the currency up to February 28, 2003, by following the restatement method established by Technical Resolution No. 6 of "F.A.C.P.C.E". In line with Argentine Central Bank's Communique "A" 3921, Decree No. 664/03 of the National Executive Branch and General Resolution No. 441/03 of the C.N.V., the Company discontinued the application of that method and therefore did not recognize the effects of the changes in the purchasing power of the currency originated after March 1, 2003. Resolution M.D. No. 41/03 of the Professional Council in Economic Sciences of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A) established the discontinuation of the recognition of the changes in the purchasing power of the currency, effective October 1, 2003. NOTE 2: ACCOUNTING STANDARDS The most relevant accounting standards used in preparing the consolidated financial statements are listed below: a. Consolidation of Financial Statements The financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. have been consolidated on a line-by-line basis with those of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., Net Investment S.A., Galicia Warrants S.A., Sudamericana Holding S.A., Galval Agente de Valores S.A. and GV Mandataria de Valores S. A. (See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements). Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. is the Company's main equity investment, a financial institution subject to the Argentine Central Bank regulations. For this reason, the Company has adopted the valuation and disclosure criteria applied by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s consolidated financial statements include the balances of its subsidiaries abroad: Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. and Galicia (Cayman) Limited. The conversion into pesos of these subsidiaries' accounting balances was made according to the following: a. Assets and liabilities were converted into pesos according to item b.1. b. Allotted capital has been computed for the actually disbursed restated amounts. c. Accumulated earnings were determined by the difference among assets, liabilities and the allotted capital. d. Earnings for the period were determined by the difference between the accumulated earnings at the beginning of the fiscal year and the accumulated earnings at the end of the period. The balances of income statement accounts were converted into pesos applying the monthly average exchange rates recorded in each month of this fiscal period. e. Significant items arising from intercompany transactions, not involving third parties, have been eliminated from the Balance Sheet and the Income Statement. 10 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 2: (continued) b. Consistency of accounting principles Accounting principles applied to the financial statements of Net Investment S.A., Galicia Warrants S.A., Sudamericana Holding S.A., Galval Agente de Valores S.A. and GV Mandataria de Valores S. A., are similar to those applied by the Company (See Note 1 to the financial statements). The main valuation criteria applied by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. are listed below: b.1. - Foreign currency assets and liabilities These are stated at the U.S. dollar exchange rate set by the Argentine Central Bank, at the close of operations on the last business day of each month. As of September 30, 2008, December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2007, balances in U.S. dollars were converted applying the reference exchange rate (figures stated in pesos $ 3.1302, $ 3.1510 and $ 3.1495, respectively) set by the Argentine Central Bank. Assets and liabilities valued in foreign currencies other than the U.S. dollar have been converted into the latter currency using the swap rates informed by the Argentine Central Bank. b.2. - Gold bullion Gold bullion is valued at the most recent U.S. dollar closing selling quotation for the troy ounce on the London Market, net of estimated direct selling costs. The procedure referred in item b.1. has been applied for conversion into local currency. b. 3. - Government and corporate securities b.3.a. - Government securities I) Holdings of securities in investment accounts: These include Boden 2012 received within the scope of Sections 28 and 29 of Decree No. 905/02 recorded at their "technical value". The same criterion was applied to holdings of such bonds used in repo transactions recorded under "Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage" and "Miscellaneous Receivables". Had these securities been marked to market, as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A' Shareholders' equity would have been reduced by approximately $ 586,705 and $ 306,460 respectively. As of the date of these financial statements, capital markets, both international and domestic, have showed great volatility in the listed price of debt securities and stock securities. Consequently, the closing price for the above-mentioned securities also reflects this circumstance. (See Note 24). II) Holdings of trading securities: These are recorded at the closing price for each class of securities at period/ fiscal year end, plus the value of amortization and interest coupons due and receivable, less estimated selling costs, when applicable. III) Unlisted securities: Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. decided to participate in the exchange offered by the National Government, within the framework of the Argentine debt restructuring, and opted to exchange its holdings of "Medium-Term External Notes," Series 74 and 75, with a face value of US$ 280,471, for "Discount Bonds in Pesos" and "GDP-Linked Negotiable Securities" issued under the conditions established by Decree No. 1,735/04. As established in that Decree, acceptance of this offer implied receiving new debt instruments for an original principal amount equal to 33.7% of the non-amortized principal as of December 31, 2001, plus past due and unpaid interest up to that date. 11 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 2: (continued) As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the securities received have been recorded at the lowest of the total future nominal cash payments up to maturity, specified by the terms and conditions of the new securities, and the carrying value of the securities tendered as of March 17, 2005, which was equal to the present value of the Secured Bonds' cash flows at that date. This valuation is reduced by the amount of perceived payments and accrued interest is not recognized. As of September 30, 2008, holdings of such bonds are mainly used in repo transactions. Had these securities been marked to market, as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A' Shareholders' equity would have been reduced by approximately $ 366,114 and $ 318,025 respectively. At the date these financial statements were prepared, the closing price for these securities was also affected by the highly volatile capital markets, both international and domestic. (See Note 24). IV) Securities issued by the Argentine Central Bank: These are recorded at the closing listed price for each class of securities at the end of each period/ fiscal year. Holdings of unlisted securities were valued at their acquisition cost increased on an exponential basis according to their internal rate of return. b.3.b. - Investments in listed corporate securities These securities are valued at the fiscal year-end closing price, less estimated selling costs, when applicable. b.4.- Secured loans - Decree No. 1,387/01 In accordance with the Argentine Central Bank's regulations, secured loans have been recorded at the lowest of their "present value" and "technical value". The "present value" is defined as the "net present value" of a cash flow structure determined under contractual conditions and discounted at a rate set by the Argentine Central Bank which, as of September 30, 2008, was 8.5% per annum and, as of December 31, 2007, 6.5% per annum. The "technical value" is the adjusted amount of each instrument under contractual conditions. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. had recognized in the income statement the effect resulting from the application of this criterion. As of September 30, 2008, their estimated realizable value is lower than their book value by $ 32,450 approximately. The former value was obtained by calculating the present value of their future cash flow of amortization and interest, based on the market rate of debt instruments of the same issuer. b.5. - Accrual of adjustments, interest, quotation differences, premiums on future transactions and variable income For foreign and local currency transactions with a principal adjustment clause, as well as for those in which rates have been prearranged for terms up to 92 days, the accrual has been recognized on a linear basis. For local currency transactions at rates arranged for longer periods, interest has been accrued on an exponential basis. For lending and borrowing transactions, according to the legal and/or contractual conditions that may be applicable, the adjustment by the Stabilization Coefficient of Reference (Coeficiente de Estabilizacion de Referencia) (C.E.R) has been accrued. b.6. - Debt securities and Participation Certificates in Financial Trusts Debt securities added at par have been recorded at their technical value; the remaining holdings were valued at their cost increased according to their internal rate of return. Participation certificates in financial trusts are valued taking into account the share in the assets, net of liabilities that stem from the financial statements of the respective trusts. 12 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 2: (continued) b.7. - Unlisted negotiable obligations Holdings of these securities are valued at their acquisition cost increased on an exponential basis according to their internal rate of return. b.8. - Assets under financial leases Assets under financial leases are stated at cost less accumulated amortization, adjusted by the C.E.R, where applicable. b.9. - Equity investments b.9.a. - In financial institutions, supplementary and authorized activities Argentine: Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A.'s equity investment in Banelco S. A. is valued under the equity method, based on this company's last financial statements available. The rest of the companies with supplementary activities, in which Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A. has an equity investment, are valued at their acquisition cost restated as set forth in Note 1 to these financial statements, plus stock dividends and uncollected cash. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A.'s equity investment in Visa S. A. includes $37,483 corresponding to uncollected dividends. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. established an allowance for impairment of value for the amount by which it is estimated that the value of the investment in Compensadora Electronica S.A. exceeds the equity method value. b.9.b. - Equity investments Argentine: These are stated at their acquisition cost restated as mentioned in Note 1 to these financial statements, plus stock dividends and uncollected cash. An allowance for impairment of value has been established for the amount by which it is estimated that the value of the investments in Argencontrol S.A., Alfer S.A. (in liquidation), Galicia Inmobiliaria S.A. (in liquidation), Electrigal S.A., and Aguas Cordobesas S.A. exceed their equity method value. Foreign: These are stated at cost, plus stock dividends recognized at their face value. For the conversion into local currency, the procedure referred to in item b.1. above was applied. b.10. - Fixed assets and miscellaneous assets Fixed assets and miscellaneous assets have been valued at their restated cost (see Note 1 above), plus the increase in value of the real estate property derived from a technical revaluation made in 1981, less accumulated depreciation. The depreciation of these assets is determined based on their estimated useful lives, expressed in months. A full month's depreciation is recognized in the month in which an asset is acquired, while no depreciation is recognized in the month in which it is sold or retired, over a maximum of 600 months for real estate property, 120 months for furniture and fittings and 60 months for the rest of assets. The residual value of the assets, taken as a whole, does not exceed their economic utilization value. b.11.- Other miscellaneous assets These assets are valued at their restated acquisition cost (see Note 1 above), less the corresponding accumulated depreciations. For those miscellaneous assets earmarked for sale, the effects of the changes in the purchasing power of the currency as from January 1, 2002 have not been given accounting recognition. 13 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 2: (continued) The depreciation charge for these assets is calculated following the same criterion as that mentioned in item b.10. above. b.12. - Intangible assets Intangible assets have been valued at their restated acquisition cost (see Note 1 above), less the corresponding accumulated amortization, calculated proportionally over the estimated number of months of useful life. Amortization has been recognized on a straight-line basis over a maximum of 120 months for "Goodwill" and over a maximum of 60 months for "Organization and Development Expenses". Effective March 2003, the Argentine Central Bank established that the difference resulting from compliance with court resolutions made in lawsuits filed challenging the current regulations applicable to deposits with the financial system, within the framework of the provisions of Law No. 25,561, Decree No. 214/02 and supplementary regulations, must also be recorded under this caption, the amortization of which must take place in a maximum of 60 equal, monthly and consecutive installments as from April 2003. (See Note 16.1 to the consolidated financial statements). Effective December 2005, through Communique "A" 4439 and supplementary ones, the Argentine Central Bank authorized those financial institutions who have granted, as from that date, new commercial loans with an average life of more than 2 years, to defer the charge to income related to the above-mentioned amortization. The maximum amount to be deferred cannot exceed 50% of the new commercial loans' growth nor 10% of the financial institutions' computable regulatory capital ("RPC" as per its initials in Spanish). In addition, banks will not be able to reduce the rest of their commercial loan portfolio. This methodology will be applied until December 2008, when the balance recorded as of that date will begin to be amortized in up to 36 monthly, equal and consecutive installments. As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the accumulated amount of deferred amortizations is $ 209,661 and $ 179,041 respectively. b.13. - Allowances for loan losses and provisions for contingent commitments These have been established based upon the estimated default risk of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. credit portfolio, which results from an evaluation of debtors' compliance with their payment obligations, their economic and financial condition, and the guarantees securing their related transactions, in line with the Argentine Central Bank regulations. b.14. - Income tax The income tax charge reported by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has been determined in accordance with the Argentine Central Bank regulations, which do not consider the application of the deferred tax method. As of September 30, 2008, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. recorded no income tax charge because, as of that date, it estimated it had incurred in a tax loss. b.15. - Minimum presumed income tax Pursuant to Section 13 set forth in Law No. 25,063 as amended by Law No. 25,360, if the minimum presumed income tax were to exceed income tax in a given fiscal year, such excess may be computed as a payment on account of the income tax that could be generated in any of the next ten fiscal years. The recognition of this deferred asset and its realization stem from the ability to generate sufficient future taxable income for offsetting purposes, in accordance with projections prepared in conformity with the Argentine Central Bank regulations. Based on the aforementioned, as of September 30, 2008, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has assets for $ 275,661. In addition to the statement made in the preceding paragraphs, as of September 30, 2008, companies controlled by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. record an asset of $ 2,903 for the minimum presumed income tax, while as of December 31, 2007, this amount was $ 2,443. 14 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 2: (continued) b.16. Severance payments Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. directly charges severance payments to expenses. The amounts that the Bank may possibly have to pay for labor lawsuits are covered by a provision, which is recorded under "Liabilities - Provisions for Severance Payments". b.17. Accounting estimates The preparation of financial statements at a given date requires Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A.'s management to make estimates and assessments regarding the determination of the amount of assets and liabilities; contingent assets and liabilities, as well as the income and expenses recorded for the period. Therefore, the Bank's management makes estimates in order to calculate, at any given moment, for example, the recoverable value of assets, the allowances for loan losses and provisions for other contingencies, the depreciation charges and the income tax charge. Future actual results may differ from estimates and assessments made at the date these financial statements were prepared. c. Differences between the Argentine Central Bank's regulations and Argentine GAAP in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. The C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A passed Resolutions C.D. No. 93/05 and 42/06, which adopt Technical Pronouncements 6 to 23 issued by the F.A.C.P.C.E. as the Argentine GAAP; said resolutions were amended with the purpose of unifying the Argentine GAAP and the interpretation of accounting and auditing standards 1 to 4. On December 29, 2005 and December 14, 2006, the C.N.V. approved said resolutions with certain amendments. At the date these financial statements were prepared, the Argentine Central Bank has not yet adopted these regulations. For this reason, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has prepared its financial statements without considering certain valuation and disclosure criteria included in the Argentine GAAP in force in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. The main differences between the Argentine Central Bank regulations and Argentine GAAP in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires are detailed below: c.1. Accounting for income tax according to the deferred tax method Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. determines the income tax charge by applying the enacted tax rate to the estimated taxable income, without considering the effect of any temporary differences between accounting and tax results. Pursuant to the Argentine GAAP in force in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, the income tax must be recognized using the deferred tax method and, therefore, deferred tax assets or liabilities must be established based on the aforementioned temporary differences. In addition, unused tax loss carry-forwards or fiscal credits that may be offset against future taxable income should be recognized as deferred assets, provided that taxable income is likely to be generated. The application of this criterion based on projections prepared by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., would determine deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2008, amounting to $ 399,912. c.2. Valuation of assets with the non-financial public and private sectors c.2.1.- Domestic Secured Loans As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. valued its holdings in Secured Loans at the lower of present or technical value, as established by the Argentine Central Bank. Pursuant to the provisions of Resolution C.D. No.290/01 of the C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A, the restructured assets should have been valued based upon the respective market quotations of the securities exchanged as of November 6, 2001, which as from that date are considered to be the acquisition cost, if it corresponds, plus interest accrued at the internal rate of return until the closing date of each period. 15 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 2: (continued) As of September 30, 2008, their estimated realizable value is lower than their book value by $ 32,450 approximately. c.2.2. - Financial reporting of effects generated by court resolutions on deposits As disclosed in Note 16.1 to the consolidated financial statements, as of September 30, 2008, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. records an asset for $ 304,844 under "Intangible Assets - Organization and Development Expenses", on account of the residual value of the differences resulting from compliance with court resolutions on reimbursement of deposits within the framework of Law No. 25,561, Decree No. 214/02 and supplementary regulations. Argentine GAAP admit the registration of such asset and of the corresponding allowance, based on the best estimate of the recoverable amounts. c.2.3. - Compensation pursuant to Sections 28 and 29 of Decree No. 905/02 of the National Executive Branch As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, BODEN 2012 resulting from the compensation set forth by Sections 28 and 29 of Decree No. 905/02 issued by the National Executive Branch have been valued at their technical value, as stated in item b.3.a.I) above. Pursuant to the Argentine GAAP in force in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, the above-mentioned assets must be valued at their current value. As of September 30, 2008, the market value of the "BODEN 2012" is approximately 72% of its technical value. c.2.4. - Allowances for receivables from the non-financial public sector Current regulations issued by the Argentine Central Bank on the establishment of allowances provide that credits against public sector are not subject to allowances for loan losses. Pursuant to Argentine GAAP, those allowances must be estimated based on the recoverability risk of assets. c.2.5. - Discount Bonds and GDP-Linked Negotiable Securities Pursuant to Argentine GAAP, these assets must be valued separately and at their closing price, less estimated selling costs. The above item b.3.a.III) states the effect resulting from the differences in the valuation criteria. c.3. Conversion of financial statements The conversion into pesos of the financial statements of the foreign subsidiaries for the purpose of their consolidation with Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s financial statements, made in accordance with the Argentine Central Bank regulations, differs from Argentine GAAP (Technical Pronouncement No. 18). Argentines GAAP require that: a) The measurements in the financial statements to be converted into pesos that are stated in period-end foreign currency (current values, recoverable values) be converted at the exchange rate of the financial statements' date; and b) The measurements in the financial statements to be converted into pesos that are stated in foreign currency of periods predating the closing date (for example: those which represent historical costs, income, expenses) be converted at the relevant historical exchange rates, restated at fiscal year-end currency, when applicable due to the application of Technical Pronouncement No.17. Quotation differences arising from conversion of the financial statements shall be treated as financial income or losses, as the case may be. The application of this criterion does not have a significant impact on Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A.'s consolidated financial statements. c.4. Restructured loans and liabilities Pursuant to the regulations issued by the Argentine Central Bank, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. recorded restructured loans and financial obligations based on the actually restructured principal amounts plus accrued interest and capital adjustments, when applicable, minus collections or payments made. 16 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 2: (continued) Pursuant to Argentine GAAP, those restructured loans and liabilities, for which modification of original conditions imply a substitution of instruments, must be recorded on the basis of the best possible estimate of the amounts receivable or payable discounted at a market rate that reflects market evaluations on the time value of money and the specific risks of such assets and liabilities at the time of restructuring. NOTE 3: BASIC INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED CONTROLLED COMPANIES The basic information regarding Grupo Financiero Galicia S. A.'s controlled companies is presented in Note 11 and Schedule C to these individual financial statements. Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. directly holds 87.50% of the capital stock and voting rights of Net Investment S.A., Galicia Warrants S.A. and Sudamericana Holding S.A.; while its controlled company, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., holds the remaining 12.50% of the capital stock and voting rights of those companies. Furthermore, Grupo Financiero Galicia S. A. directly holds 90.00% of the capital stock and voting rights of GV Mandataria de Valores S.A.; while its controlled company Galval Agente de Valores S. A. holds the remaining 10.00% of the capital stock and voting rights of said company. Sudamericana Holding S.A.'s results have been adapted to cover a nine-month period as of June 30, 2008, for consolidation purposes. This Company's financial statements have been consolidated on a line-by-line basis with the financial statements of Galicia Retiro Cia. de Seguros S.A., Galicia Seguros S.A. (formerly known as Galicia Vida Cia. de Seguros S.A.) and Sudamericana Asesores de Seguros S.A. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities, and results of the controlled companies, either directly and indirectly, detailed below:
As of September 30, 2008 --------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Percentage held in -------------------------- ---------------------------------- Issuing company Class Number Total Capital Possible Votes ---------------------------------------- ---------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. (*) Ordinary 2,591,600 100.0000 100.0000 Tarjetas Regionales S.A. Ordinary 207,586,358 100.0000 100.0000 Galicia Factoring y Leasing S.A. Ordinary 1,889,700 99.9800 99.9800 Galicia Valores S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa Ordinary 999,996 99.9900 99.9900 Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversion Ordinary 20,000 100.0000 100.0000 Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A. Ordinary 1,939,970 60.0000 60.0000 Tarjeta Naranja S.A. Ordinary 1,920 80.0000 80.0000 Tarjetas del Mar S.A. Ordinary 1,157,672 99.9900 99.9950 Cobranzas Regionales S.A. Ordinary 7,754 77.5400 77.5400 Galicia Pension Fund S.A. Ordinary 900,000 100.0000 100.0000 Tarjeta Naranja Dominicana S.A. Ordinary 1,072,360 39.9900 39.9998 Galicia (Cayman) Limited Ordinary 68,535,621 100.0000 100.0000
---------- (*) Shares stated at face value of 1,000 Uruguayan pesos. 17 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 3: (continued)
As of December 31, 2007 --------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Percentage held in -------------------------- ---------------------------------- Issuing company Class Number Total Capital Possible Votes ---------------------------------------- ---------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. (*) Ordinary 2,591,600 100.0000 100.0000 Tarjetas Regionales S.A. Ordinary 207,586,358 100.0000 100.0000 Galicia Factoring y Leasing S.A. Ordinary 1,889,700 99.9800 99.9800 Galicia Valores S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa Ordinary 999,996 99.9900 99.9900 Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversion Ordinary 20,000 100.0000 100.0000 Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A. Ordinary 1,939,970 60.0000 60.0000 Tarjeta Naranja S.A. Ordinary 1,920 80.0000 80.0000 Tarjetas del Mar S.A. Ordinary 1,157,672 99.9950 99.9950 Cobranzas Regionales S.A. Ordinary 7,754 77.5400 77.5400 Galicia Pension Fund S.A. Ordinary 900,000 100.0000 100.0000 Tarjeta Naranja Dominicana S.A. Ordinary 1,072,360 39.9998 39.9998 Galicia (Cayman) Limited Ordinary 68,535,621 100.0000 100.0000
---------- (*) Shares stated at face value of 1,000 Uruguayan pesos.
As of September 30, 2008 --------------------------------------------------------------- Shareholders' Issuing company Assets Liabilities equity Net income ---------------------------------------- ---------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. 546,235 383,926 162,309 26,009 Tarjetas Regionales S.A. 462,515 698 461,817 69,095 Galicia Factoring y Leasing S.A. 5,326 364 4,962 531 Galicia Valores S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa 24,480 9,051 15,429 696 Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversion 2,510 293 2,217 32 Tarjetas del Mar S.A. 35,481 10,394 25,087 (1,355) Tarjeta Naranja S.A. 2,138,155 1,704,777 433,378 86,308 Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A. 431,178 341,193 89,985 17,362 Cobranzas Regionales S.A. 2,191 867 1,324 (95) Galicia Pension Fund S.A. 12,738 27 12,711 377 Tarjeta Naranja Dominicana S.A. 10,963 1,344 9,619 (10,510) Galicia (Cayman) Limited 153,811 37 153,774 18,662
As of December 31, 2007 and results as of September 30, 2007 --------------------------------------------------------------- Shareholders' Issuing company Assets Liabilities equity Net income ---------------------------------------- ---------- ------------- --------------- ---------------- Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. 579,415 442,208 137,207 19,117 Tarjetas Regionales S.A. 393,012 290 392,722 66,188 Galicia Factoring y Leasing S.A. 4,773 342 4,431 394 Galicia Valores S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa 36,839 22,105 14,734 412 Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversion 2,480 295 2,185 161 Tarjetas del Mar S.A. 33,593 20,650 12,943 516 Tarjeta Naranja S.A. 1,870,115 1,498,045 372,070 80,752 Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A. 422,395 344,276 78,119 14,587 Cobranzas Regionales S.A. 2,108 689 1,419 (110) Galicia Pension Fund S.A. 12,440 24 12,416 225 Tarjeta Naranja Dominicana S.A. 21,876 1,747 20,129 (146) Galicia (Cayman) Limited 136,047 37 136,010 17,267
18 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 3: (continued) The controlled companies' financial statements were adapted to the valuation and disclosure standards set by the Argentine Central Bank and cover the same period as that of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s financial statements. Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A.'s financial statements include the balances of Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. consolidated on a line-by-line basis with those of Galicia (Cayman) Limited, in which Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. holds 65.3405% of its capital stock and Banco Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. holds the remaining 34.6595%. Galicia (Cayman) Limited's financial statements have been consolidated, in turn, with those of Galicia Pension Fund, in which Galicia (Cayman) Limited holds a 100% interest. Tarjetas Regionales S. A.'s financial statements as of September 30, 2008, company in which Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A. holds 68.218548% and Galicia (Cayman) Limited holds the remaining 31.781452%, which were used for consolidation purposes, have in turn consolidated on a line-by-line basis with the financial statements of Tarjeta Naranja S. A., Tarjetas Cuyanas S. A. and Tarjetas del Mar S. A., in which Tarjetas Regionales S. A. holds a controlling interest. Percentages of direct controlling interest are as follows: Issuing company 09.30.08 12.31.07 ------------------------- ---------- ---------- Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A. 60.000% 60.000% Tarjetas del Mar S.A. 99.995% 99.995% Tarjeta Naranja S.A. 80.000% 80.000% Tarjeta Naranja S.A.'s financial statements have been consolidated with the financial statements of Cobranzas Regionales S.A., a company in which Tarjeta Naranja S. A. holds 87.7% of the voting stock and with the financial statements of Tarjeta Naranja Dominicana S.A., a company in which Tarjeta Naranja S.A. holds 49.9998% of the voting stock as of September 30, 2008. Furthermore, Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A. holds a 12.3% interest in Cobranzas Regionales S.A.'s capital stock and voting rights. NOTE 4: MINORITY INTEREST IN CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES OR COMPANIES The percentage of the controlled companies' shareholders' equity owned by third parties has been disclosed in the Balance Sheet, under the "Minority Interests in consolidated entities or companies" caption. The result of minority interest is disclosed in the Income Statement under "Minority Interests Results". The minority interest percentages as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 are the following:
Issuing company 09.30.08 12.31.07 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 5.34081% 5.34081% Net Investment S.A. 0.66760% 0.66760% Sudamericana Holding S.A. 0.66758% 0.66758% Galicia Warrants S.A. 0.66760% 0.66760% Net Investment B.V. 0.66760% 0.66760% Galicia Retiro Cia. de Seguros S.A. (*) 0.66769% 0.66769% Galicia Seguros S.A. (ex Galicia Vida Cia. de Seguros S.A.) (*) 0.66780% 0.66780% Sudamericana Asesores de Seguros S.A. (*) 0.67315% 0.67315%
---------- (*) Minority interest determined based on the financial statements as of June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007. 19 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 4: (continued) The minority interest percentages held by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. are listed below: Issuing company 09.30.08 12.31.07 -------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- Galicia Valores S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa 0.0100% 0.0100% Galicia Factoring y Leasing S.A. 0.0200% 0.0200% Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A. 40.0000% 40.0000% Tarjeta Naranja S.A. 20.0000% 20.0000% Tarjetas del Mar S.A. 0.0050% 0.0050% Cobranzas Regionales S.A. 22.4600% 22.4600% Tarjeta Naranja Dominicana S.A. 60.0002% 60.0002% NOTE 5: RESTRICTED ASSETS AND OTHER CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. shall maintain a monthly average liquidity level. Computable assets to meet minimum cash requirements are cash and the checking accounts opened at the Argentine Central Bank. As regards cash, based on September 2006 position, only 67% of the average cash may be computed. As of September 30, 2008, the balances registered as computable items are as follows:
Item $ US$ Euros (*) ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- --------- ----------- Cash held in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A.'s subsidiaries 218,096 19,589 6,222 Cash held in valuables transportation companies and in transit 141,836 16,548 3,717 Checking accounts at the Argentine Central Bank 1,472,165 - - Demand-deposit accounts at the Argentine Central Bank - 264,470 - Special escrow accounts at the Argentine Central Bank 244,314 - - ----------- --------- ----------- Total computable items to meet minimum cash requirements 2,076,411 300,607 9,939 =========== ========= ===========
---------- (*) Figures stated in thousands of U.S. dollars. I) As of September 30, 2008, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A.'s ability to dispose of the following assets was restricted as mentioned below: a. Cash and due from banks, government securities and secured loans The Bank has deposited $ 46,290 as a guarantee to third parties, $ 812,968 for margin requirements of repo transactions and $ 60,845 as collateral for transactions carried out at the Rosario Futures Exchange (Rofex) and $ 40,546 at the Mercado Abierto Electronico (MAE). Furthermore, secured loans for $ 244 are prevented from using as a result of a court order. b. Special escrow accounts Special escrow accounts have been opened at the Argentine Central Bank as collateral for transactions involving electronic clearing houses, checks for settling debts and other similar transactions, which, as of September 30, 2008 amounted to $ 243,064. c. Deposits in favor of the Argentine Central Bank - Unavailable deposits related to foreign exchange transactions for $ 533. - Securities held in custody to act as register agent and book-entry mortgage securities held in custody for $ 2,075. 20 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 5: (continued) d. Equity investments The item "Equity Investments" includes shares, the transfer of which is subject to the prior approval of the National or Provincial authorities, as applicable, under the terms of the concession contracts signed: - Electrigal S.A.: 1,222,406.50 ordinary registered non-endorsable non-transferable shares. - Aguas Cordobesas S.A.: 900,000 ordinary class E shares. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., as a shareholder of Aguas Cordobesas S. A. and proportionally to its 10.833% interest, is jointly responsible before the Provincial State for the contractual obligations arising from the concession contract during the entire term thereof. Should any of the other shareholders fail to comply with the commitments arising from their joint responsibility, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. may be forced to assume the unfulfilled commitment by the grantor, but only in the proportion and to the extent of the interest held by said Bank. During September 2008, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A.'s interest and credits against Aguas Argentinas S. A. and Aguas Provinciales de Santa Fe S. A. (in liquidation) were sold, therefore contingent obligations assumed regarding said investments have been extinguished. As of December 31, 2007, such interest was fully provisioned, while the provisions corresponding to the debtor's status in accordance with the applicable regulations have been established for the credits against these companies. As of September 30, 2008, the Bank recorded a profit of $ 23,409 as a result of the above-mentioned transaction. e. Guarantees granted for direct obligations As of September 30, 2008, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has recorded $ 233,952 as collateral for credit lines granted by the IFC, and the related transactions have been allocated to the resources provided by the IFC. As collateral for the requested funds, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A. used secured loans for a face value of US$ 51,000, equivalent to a cash amount of $ 154,626, through the Argentine Central Bank, to the Subsecretaria de la Micro, Pequena y Mediana Empresa y Desarrollo Provincial destined to the financing of the Global Credit Program for Small and Medium Companies. As of September 30, 2008, balance of secured loans was $ 90,131. Furthermore, as of September 30, 2008, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A. used Boden 2012 for a face value of US$ 600 as collateral for the loans granted within the Credit Program to the Province of San Juan for the amount of $ 500. f. Deposit certificates related to the entry of funds from abroad In September 26, 2008, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A. made a special deposit with Banco Patagonia S.A. regarding the entry of funds from abroad pursuant to the provisions set forth by Decree 616/05 for the amount of US$ 5,142. This deposit's due date shall be in September 2009. As of December 31, 2007, the total amount of restricted assets for the aforementioned items was $ 1,131,075. 21 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 5: (Continued) II) As of September 30, 2008, the ability of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. to dispose of the assets of its subsidiaries was restricted as follows: a. Galicia Valores S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa: As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, this Company holds three shares of Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires S.A., which secure an insurance covering its transactions for $ 6,450. b. Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.: As of September 30, 2008, the company's ability to dispose of time deposits for $500 and $80, and as of December 31, 2007 for $ 530 and $ 80, was restricted because these amounts were earmarked as guarantee for two collection agreements signed with the Revenue Board of the Province of Mendoza (Direccion General de Rentas de la Provincia de Mendoza) and Telefonica de Argentina S. A., respectively. The company has guaranteed the payment of a syndicated loan with a pledge over trust participation certificates. Moreover, there exists an additional guaranty to transfer part of the performing portfolio. Balance of principal plus accrued interests as of September 30, 2008 amounts to $ 30,664. c. Tarjeta Naranja S.A. Attachments in connection with lawsuits have been levied on current account deposits for $ 418. Furthermore, Tarjeta Naranja S.A. has paid $ 350 as guarantees regarding certain tax issues. These amounts shall not be available until such issues are resolved. Furthermore, Tarjeta Naranja S.A. has guaranteed several loans from financial institutions, through the assignment of registered funds into escrow accounts. The guarantee sets forth that the existing funds shall be firstly used, according to a priority order previously established, to pay off the principal amount and interest of said loans upon maturity. Said assignment shall be effective up to the total cancellation of the above-mentioned loans. Balance of the non-amortized principal as of September 30, 2008 corresponding to the loans guaranteed as explained above amounts to $218,867. Moreover, pursuant to the agreement entered into with financial institutions and as collateral for the loans received, Tarjeta Naranja S.A. has agreed not to dispose of or lease any assets or levy any tax on such assets, for an amount higher than 25% of Tarjeta Naranja S. A.'s assets in some cases, and 15% of said company's shareholders equity. Balance of non-amortized principal as of September 30, 2008 amounts to $ 121,600. d. Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A.: Under a fixed pledge agreement signed on July 24, 2003, and registered with the Registry of Property-Personal Property-Pledges Division of Montevideo-Uruguay, on August 5, 2003, Galicia Uruguay S.A.'s credit rights against all of its debtors have been pledged in favor of the holders of the transferable time-deposit certificates and/or negotiable obligations issued in compliance with the debt restructuring plan approved. III) As of September 30, 2008, the Bank's ability to dispose of the following assets corresponding to Galval Agente de Valores S.A. was restricted as mentioned below: On December 20, 2005, in compliance with the Regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Uruguay, the above-mentioned Company made a deposit of 2,000,000 indexed units with the Uruguayan Central Bank. Said deposit has been pledged in favor of such Bank, as collateral for compliance with regulations governing the activities carried out by securities agents. NOTE 6: GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE SECURITIES Government and corporate securities listed below were classified pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations. As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, holdings of government and corporate securities were as follows: 22 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 6: (continued)
09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- Government Securities Listed Recorded at market value Trading securities - Government bonds 250,188 38,991 ---------- ---------- Total trading securities 250,188 38,991 ---------- ---------- Recorded at cost after amortization In investment accounts - Government bonds 163,192 1,303,437 - Other 3,735 - ---------- ---------- Total securities in investment accounts 166,927 1,303,437 ---------- ---------- Securities issued by the Argentine Central Bank - Listed securities 98,160 329,518 - Unlisted securities 457,701 19,239 ---------- ---------- Total securities issued by the Argentine Central Bank 555,861 348,757 ---------- ---------- Unlisted - Government bonds 129,474 1,872 ---------- ---------- Total unlisted securities 129,474 1,872 ---------- ---------- Total government securities 1,102,450 1,693,057 ---------- ---------- Corporate Securities - Corporate stock 96 5 - Mortgage-backed securities - 968 ---------- ---------- Total corporate securities 96 973 ---------- ---------- Total government and corporate securities 1,102,546 1,694,030 ========== ==========
NOTE 7: LOANS The lending activities carried out by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. are as follows: a. Loans to the non-financial public sector: they are primarily loans to the National Government and to provincial governments. b. Loans to the financial sector: they represent loans to Banks and local financial institutions. c. Loans to the non-financial private sector and residents abroad: they include the following types of loans: - Advances: short-term obligations issued in favor of customers. - Promissory notes: endorsed promissory notes, factoring. - Mortgage loans: loans for the purchase of real estate properties for housing purposes, secured by such purchased real estate property or commercial loans secured by real estate mortgages. - Pledge loans: loans in which a pledge is granted as collateral, as an integral part of the loan instrument. - Credit card loans: loans granted to credit card holders. - Personal loans: loans to natural persons. - Other: this item primarily involves export prefinancing loans and short-term placements in banks abroad. Pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. must disclose the breakdown of its loan portfolio to: the non-financial public sector, the financial sector and the non-financial private sector and residents abroad. Moreover, Banco de Galicia must disclose the type of collateral established on the applicable loans to the non-financial private sector. 23 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 7: (continued) As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the classification of the loan portfolio was as follows: 09.30.08 12.31.07 ------------ ------------ Non-financial public sector 1,347,643 1,265,466 Financial sector 135,313 110,028 Non-financial private sector and residents abroad 11,388,502 10,654,142 - With preferred guarantees 1,381,976 1,289,818 - With other collateral 1,904,735 1,864,482 - With no collateral 8,101,791 7,499,842 ------------ ------------ Subtotal 12,871,458 12,029,636 Allowance for loan losses (459,260) (428,607) ------------ ------------ Total Income 12,412,198 11,601,029 ============ ============ Said loans were granted in the normal course of transactions with standard terms, interest rates, and collateral requirements. NOTE 8: EQUITY INVESTMENTS As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the breakdown of "Equity Investments" was a follows: 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- In financial institutions and supplementary and authorized activities - Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A. 1,552 1,562 - Banelco S.A. 8,452 7,852 - Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires S.A. 8,140 8,141 - Visa Argentina S.A. 40,058 951 - Other 802 2,429 ---------- ---------- Total equity investments in financial institutions, supplementary and authorized activities 59,004 20,935 ========== ========== In non-financial institutions - AEC S.A. 12,656 10,656 - Aguas Argentinas S.A. - 23,370 - Aguas Cordobesas S.A. 8,911 8,911 - Aguas Provinciales de Santa Fe S.A. - 10,771 - Electrigal S.A. 5,455 5,455 - Other 5,107 5,049 ---------- ---------- Total equity investments in non-financial institutions 32,129 64,212 ========== ========== Allowances (6,885) (41,357) ---------- ---------- Total equity investments 84,248 43,790 ========== ========== NOTE 9: INTANGIBLE ASSETS - GOODWILL The following table shows the breakdown of goodwill per activity as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively: 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- In banks 39,838 47,932 Companies issuing regional credit cards 3,104 10,334 ---------- ---------- Total Income 42,942 58,266 ========== ========== 24 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 10: TRUST ACTIVITIES a) Trust contracts for purposes of guaranteeing compliance with obligations: Purpose: in order to guarantee compliance with contractual obligations, the parties to these agreements have agreed to deliver Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., amounts as fiduciary property, to be invested according to the following detail: Balance of Trust Fund Date of ---------------- Maturity Date Contract Trustor $ (1) ---------- ------------------------- ---------------- --------------- 12.29.05 Tecsan - Benito Roggio 21 04.28.11 06.16.06 La Nacion 23 11.30.08 11.01.06 Penaflor 1 12.31.10 04.10.07 Sullair 2 12.31.10 10.25.07 Argensun 5 01.31.09 02.12.08 Sinteplast 48 01.28.13 ---------- (1) These amounts shall be released monthly until settlement date of trustor obligations or maturity date, whichever occurs first. b) Financial trust contracts: Purpose: to administer and exercise the fiduciary ownership of the trust assets until the redemption of debt securities and participation certificates: Balance of Trust Fund Date of --------------------- Contract Trustor $ US$ Maturity Date -------- -------------------- --------- --------- -------------- 03.10.05 Grobo I 714 - 12.31.08 (3) 07.13.05 Rumbo Norte I 4,950 292 07.13.11 (3) 10.12.05 Hydro I 25,086 - 09.05.17 (2) 08.10.06 Faid 2006/07 1,848 - 11.30.08 (3) 12.05.06 Faid 2011 71,205 - 02.28.12 (3) 12.06.06 Gas I 408,055 - 10.28.14 (3) 03.02.07 Agro Nitralco 11,401 - 11.30.08 (3) 03.29.07 Saturno V 858 - 11.30.08 (3) 05.11.07 Radio Sapienza V 2,204 - 08.12.10 (3) 06.08.07 Saturno VI 2,594 - 11.15.08 (3) 09.05.07 Saturno VII 5,834 - 02.15.09 (3) 11.09.07 Tarjetas del Mar III 142 - 11.30.08 (3) 11.22.07 Radio Sapienza VI 9,331 - 01.12.11 (3) 03.19.08 Saturno VIII 22,115 - 06.15.10 (3) 06.19.08 Saturno IX 33,790 - 07.15.10 (3) 05.06.08 Agro Nitralco II 10,342 3,500 08.14.09 (3) ---------- (2) These amounts shall be released monthly until redemption of debt securities. (3) Estimated date, since maturity date shall occur at the time of the distribution of all of trust assets. NOTE 11: NEGOTIABLE OBLIGATIONS Global programs for the issuance of Negotiable Obligations which are outstanding are as follows:
Date of Authorized Amount Term of approval by Approval by (*) Type of Negotiable Obligations Program Shareholders' Meeting C.N.V. ----------------- ----------------------------------------- -------- ----------------------- ---------------- US$ 2,000,000 Simple negotiable obligations, not 5 years 09.30.03 confirmed on Resolution No. convertible into shares, subordinated or 04.27.06 14,708 dated not, secured or unsecured. 12.29.03 US$ 342,500 Simple negotiable obligations, not 5 years 04.28.05 confirmed on Resolution No. convertible into shares, subordinated or 04.26.07 15,228 dated not, to be adjusted or not, secured or 11.04.05 unsecured.
---------- (*) Or its equivalents in other currencies. 25 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 11: (continued) Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A. has the following Negotiable Obligations outstanding issued under the first global program:
Book value (*) Residual face $ value ------------------- Date of US$ As of As of Issuance authorized Issuance Currency as of 09.30.08 Type Term Rate 09.30.08 12.31.07 by the C.N.V. --------- -------- -------------- ------------ ----- ---- -------- -------- ------------------- 05.18.04 US$ 271,893 Simple (1) (2) 860,448 965,984 12.29.03 and 04.27.04 05.18.04 US$ 102,609 Simple (3) (4) 325,706 561,051 12.29.03 and 04.27.04 05.18.04 US$ 272,515(**) Subordinated (5) (6) 870,240 855,257 12.29.03 and 04.27.04
---------- (*) Includes principal and interest net of expenses. (**) This amount includes US$ 54,304 of the capitalization of interest services due between July 1, 2004 and July 1, 2007, inclusively on the account of the payment-in-kind (by means of Negotiable Obligations Due 2019). The net proceeds of the above-mentioned issues of Negotiable Obligations were used to refinance the foreign debt in accordance with Section 36 of the Law on Negotiable Obligations, the Argentine Central Bank regulations and other applicable regulations. (1) The residual principal of the Negotiable Obligations Due 2014 (93.74%) shall be amortized semi-annually, beginning January 1, 2010, in installments equal to 11.11% of the original principal amount, until their maturity date on January 1, 2014, when the remaining 4.86% of the original principal amount is due. (2) Interest shall accrue as from January 1, 2004, at a 3% annual fixed rate, which rate shall be increased by 1% each year until an annual rate of 7% is reached as from January 1, 2008 up to but not including January 1, 2014. (3) The principal of the Negotiable Obligations Due 2010 shall be amortized semi-annually, beginning July 1, 2006, in installments equal to 12.5% of the original principal amount, until their maturity date on January 1, 2010. (4) The interest rate established for the period July 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008 is 6.654% (6-month Libor: 3.154% plus 3.5%). (5) These obligations shall be fully amortized upon maturity on January 1, 2019, unless their principal is previously redeemed at par, plus unpaid accrued interest and additional amounts, if any, fully or partially at the issuer's option at any time, after all negotiable obligations due in 2014 and 2010 have been fully repaid. (6) Interest on Negotiable Obligations Due 2019 shall be payable in cash and in additional Negotiable Obligations Due 2019, semi-annually in arrears on January 1 and July 1 of each year, commencing on July 1, 2004. Negotiable Obligations Due 2019 shall accrue interest payable in cash at an annual fixed rate of 6%, as from January 1, 2004 up to, but not including, January 1, 2014. Such interest rate will increase to 11% per annum as from January 1, 2014 up to, but not including, January 1, 2019, the maturity date of the Negotiable Obligations Due 2019, unless they are previously redeemed. Interest payable in kind (by means of negotiable obligations due 2019) shall accrue at an annual fixed rate of 5%, beginning on January 1, 2004, and shall be payable on January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2019. As of September 30, 2008, Banco de Galicia y Buenos S.A.'s holdings of Negotiable Obligations due 2010 and 2014 are for an amount of $ 596 and $ 3,424, respectively. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires has not issued Negotiable Obligations under the second global program. Furthermore, as of September 30, 2008, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. holds past due Negotiable Obligations, the holders of which have not tendered to the restructuring offer as follows:
Book value (*) Residual face $ value ------------------- Date of US$ As of As of Issuance authorized Issuance Currency as of 09.30.08 Type Term Rate 09.30.08 12.31.07 by the C.N.V. --------- -------- -------------- ------------ ----- ---- -------- -------- ------------------- 11.08.93 US$ 1,683 Simple 10 9.00% 8,547 18,826 10.08.93 years
---------- (*) This amount includes principal and interest. 26 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 11: (continued) In accordance with the provisions of the Law on Negotiable Obligations and the Argentine Central Bank regulations, the net proceeds of the negotiable obligations were applied to grant loans to domestic companies to finance investments in physical assets in Argentina, working capital or to restructure liabilities, consumer loans and mortgage loans to finance housing construction, or to acquire interest in domestic companies' capital stock and other uses envisaged by current regulations. b) Companies controlled by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. - Issuance of Negotiable Obligations In addition to Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., its consolidated entities have the following negotiable obligations outstanding: a) Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
Residual face value (in thousands of US$) as of Rate as of Date of ------------------------------------------------ --------------------- issuance Term 09.30.08 12.31.07 09.30.08 12.31.07 -------- ------- ---------------------- ----------------------- --------- --------- 10.17.06 5 years 7,468(*) 29,814(*) 2% 2% 08.31.03 9 years 8,878 8,878 6.1344% 7% 08.31.03 5 years 275 275 2% 2%
---------- (*) As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. held Negotiable Obligations issued on October 17, 2006 for a face value of US$ 208 and US$ 833 respectively. b) Tarjetas Regionales S.A. As of the date of these financial statements, the companies controlled by Tarjetas Regionales S.A. have the following programs of issuance and series of negotiable obligations outstanding, issued in order to finance their operations: Tarjeta Naranja S.A.
Date of approval Term of by Shareholders' Authorized amount Type of Negotiable Obligations Program Meeting Approval by C.N.V. ----------------- ------------------------------- ------- ---------------- -------------------- US$ 350,000 (*) Simple negotiable obligations, 5 years 10.31.07 Resolution No.15,785 not convertible into shares dated 11.16.07
---------- (*) The Company's Shareholders' Meeting held on July 14, 2005 authorized the creation of a Global Program to issue Negotiable Obligations for a maximum outstanding amount of US$ 50,000 to be placed by means of a public offering. The Shareholders' Meeting held on March 3, 2006, in turn, authorized to increase the amount of said Global Program of Negotiable Obligations in US$ 100,000, thus resulting in a total maximum amount of US$ 150,000. Later, the Company's Shareholders' Meeting held on October 31, 2007 approved to extend said Program's amount up to a maximum outstanding amount of US$ 350,000 or an equivalent amount in any other currency. The Company has the following Negotiable Obligations outstanding issued under this Global Program: 27 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 11: (continued)
Book value $(*) Date of Currency Maturity ------------------- Issuance authorized Issuance and class Amount Type Term date Rate 09.30.08 12.31.07 by the C.N.V. -------- --------- ------------ ------ -------- ---------- -------- -------- -------- ------------------- 06.14.06 US$ (1) US$ 26,000 Simple 30 12.14.08 Annual 20,038 40,075 05.11.06 II that, as months nominal specified fixed at by the 17% terms and conditions of the securities, were converted into $80,150 11.29.06 US$ (2) US$ 100,000 Simple 60 11.29.11 Annual 269,413 307,900 11.08.06 IV that, as months nominal specified fixed at by the 15.5% terms and conditions of the securities, were converted into $307,900 09.10.07 US$ (3) US$ 11,500 Simple 360 09.04.08 Annual - 36,340 08.27.07 V days nominal fixed at 8.25% 06.18.08 US$ (4) US$ 18,150 Simple 390 07.18.09 Annual 57,081 - 06.05.08 VII days nominal fixed at 10.5% 09.04.08 US$ (5) US$ 20,000 Simple 360 08.30.09 Annual 62,900 - 08.26.08 VIII days nominal fixed at 11%
---------- (*) It corresponds to principal amount outstanding as of the indicated dates. (1) The Company issued and placed Class II Negotiable Obligations for a total amount of US$ 26,000, which, as specified by the terms and conditions of the securities, was converted into $ 80,150 and shall be payable in pesos. Investor assumes the exchange rate risk since amortization and interest services are calculated based on the principal amounts in pesos converted into dollars on each payment date. (2) The Company issued and placed Class IV Negotiable Obligations for a total amount of US$ 100,000, which, as specified by the terms and conditions of the securities, was converted into $ 307,900 and shall be payable in pesos. Investor assumes the exchange rate risk since amortization and interest services are calculated based on the principal amounts in pesos converted into dollars on each payment date. (3) The Company issued and placed Class V Negotiable Obligations for a total amount US$ 11,500, which as of September 30, 2008, are fully cancelled. (4) The Company issued and placed Class VII Negotiable Obligations for a total amount of US$ 18,150, which, as specified by the terms and conditions of the securities, was converted into $ 57,081 as of September 30, 2008 and shall be payable in US dollars. (5) The Company issued and placed Class VIII Negotiable Obligations for a total amount of US$ 20,000, which, as specified by the terms and conditions of the securities, was converted into $ 62,900 as of September 30, 2008 and shall be payable in US dollars. 28 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 11: (continued) Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.
Date of approval Term of by Shareholders' Authorized amount Type of Negotiable Obligations Program Meeting Approval by C.N.V. ----------------- ------------------------------- -------- ---------------- --------------------- US$ 80,000 (*) Simple negotiable obligations, 5 years 03.22.07 Resolution No. 15,627 not convertible into shares dated 05.02.07.
---------- (*) The Company's Shareholders' Meeting held on October 21, 1999 authorized the creation of a Global Program to issue Negotiable Obligations for a maximum outstanding amount of US$ 35,000 to be placed by means of a public offering. The Shareholders' Meeting held on March 22, 2007, in turn, authorized to increase the amount of said Global Program of Negotiable Obligations in US$ 45,000, thus resulting in a total maximum amount of US$ 80,000. The Company has the following Negotiable Obligations outstanding issued under this Global Program:
Book value Issuance Residual face $(*) authorized Date of value --------------------- by the Issuance Currency Series US$ Type Term Rate 09.30.08 12.31.07 C.N.V. ---------- ---------- ------ -------------- ---- ------- ---------- --------- --------- ----------- 06.14.07 US$ (1) XVIII US$ 65,000 (A) 5 years Annual 168,881 197,855 05.24.07 that, as nominal at and specified by 12% 06.14.07 the terms and conditions of the securities, were converted into $ 200,064
---------- (*) It corresponds to principal amount outstanding as of the indicated dates. (A) Simple negotiable obligations. (1) The Company issued and placed Series XVIII Negotiable Obligations for a total amount of US$ 65,000, which, as specified by the terms and conditions of the securities, was converted into $ 200,064 and shall be payable in pesos. Investor assumes the exchange rate risk since amortization and interest services are calculated based on the principal amounts in pesos converted into dollars on each payment date. On September 26, 2008, the Board of Directors of Tarjetas Cuyanas S. A. approved the issuance of Series XIX Negotiable Obligations for a face value of US$ 20,000. The principal of said Negotiable Obligations shall be paid in one installment as at 360 days as from such negotiable obligations' date of issuance. Interests shall accrue at a fixed rate that shall be equal to the cut-off rate to be determined once the subscription period has ended. NOTE 12: MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. is not subject to the minimum capital requirements established by the Argentine Central Bank. Furthermore, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. meets the minimum capital requirement established by the Law Governing Commercial Companies, which amounts to $ 12. Pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. is required to maintain a minimum capital, which is calculated by weighting risks related to assets and to balances of fixed assets and miscellaneous and intangible assets. As called for by the Argentine Central Bank regulations, as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, minimum capital requirements were as follows:
Computable capital as a % Date Capital required Computable capital of the capital requirement ------------------- ---------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- 09.30.08 1,522,225 2,413,774 158.57 12.31.07 1,302,827 2,357,135 180.92
29 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 12: (continued) Furthermore, non-compliance of the regulations on immaterial credit limit has been recorded which, in turn, generated an increase in the minimum capital required to cover credit risk. NOTE 13: CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEPOSIT INSURANCE SYSTEM Law No. 24,485 and Decree No. 540/95 established the constitution of the Deposit Insurance System to cover the risk attached to bank deposits, in addition to the system of privileges and safeguards envisaged in the Financial Institutions Law. The National Executive Branch through Decree No. 1,127/98 dated September 24, 1998 extended this insurance system to demand deposits and time deposits of up to $ 30 denominated either in pesos and/or in foreign currency. This system does not cover deposits made by other financial institutions (including time deposit certificates acquired through a secondary transaction), deposits made by parties related to Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., either directly or indirectly, deposits of securities, acceptances or guarantees and those deposits set up after July 1, 1995 at an interest rate exceeding the one established regularly by the Argentine Central Bank based on a daily survey conducted by it. Those deposits whose ownership has been acquired through endorsement and those placements made as a result of incentives other than interest rates are also excluded. This system has been implemented through the constitution of the Deposit Insurance Fund ("FGD"), which is managed by a company called Seguros de Depositos S.A. (SEDESA). SEDESA's shareholders are the Argentine Central Bank and the financial institutions, in the proportion determined for each one by the Argentine Central Bank based on the contributions made to the fund. As from January 1, 2005, the Argentine Central Bank set this contribution at 0.015% per month. NOTE 14: RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS In the case of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., the Argentine Central Bank regulations require that 20% of the profits shown in the Income Statement at fiscal year-end, plus (or less), the adjustments made in previous fiscal years and, less, if any, the loss accumulated at previous fiscal year-end, be allocated to the legal reserve. This proportion applies regardless of the ratio of the Legal Reserve fund to Capital Stock. If this reserve is reduced by any reason, no profits can be distributed until its total refund. The Argentine Central Bank set rules for the conditions under which financial entities can make the distribution of profits. According to the new scheme, profits can be distributed as long as results are positive after deducting not only the Reserves, that may be legally and statutory required, but also the following items from Retained Earnings: the difference between the book value and the market value of public sector assets and/or debt instruments issued by the Argentine Central Bank not valued at market price, the amount of the asset representing the losses from lawsuits related to deposits and any adjustments required by the external auditors or the Argentine Central Bank not having been recognized. Moreover, in order that a financial institution be able to distribute profits, said institution must comply with the capital adequacy rule, i.e. with the calculation of minimum capital requirements and the regulatory capital. To these purposes, this shall be done by deducting from its assets and Retained Earnings all the items mentioned in the paragraph above, as well as the asset recorded in connection with the minimum presumed income tax and the amounts allocated to the repayment of long-term debt instruments subject to be computed as computable regulatory capital (RPC) pursuant to Communique "A" 4576. 30 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 14: (continued) In addition, in such calculation, a financial institution shall not be able to compute the temporary reductions in the capital required to cover the exposure to the public sector (governed by the "alfa 1" coefficient) that are currently in effect, as well as any other regulatory forbearance that the Argentine Central Bank may provide that affects minimum capital requirements, computable regulatory capital or a financial institution's capital adequacy, and the amount of profits that it wishes to distribute. As of September 30, 2008, the adjustments which shall be made to Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s Retained Earnings are as follows: - The positive difference between the book value and the market value of public sector assets and/or debt instruments issued by the Argentine Central Bank not valued at market price: $ 1,468,083. - The amount of the assets representing losses from lawsuits related to deposits: $ 304,844. Distribution of profits shall require the prior authorization of the Argentine Central Bank, which intervention shall have the purpose of verifying the aforementioned requirements have been fulfilled. Loan agreements entered into by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. as part of its foreign debt restructuring limit the Bank's ability to directly or indirectly declare or pay dividends, or make distributions in relation to shares of capital stock, except for stock dividends or distributions. It was also established that such restriction shall not apply to dividends paid to said Entity by a consolidated subsidiary. Notwithstanding the above-mentioned, those agreements contemplate that Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. may directly or indirectly declare or pay dividends, and may permit its subsidiaries to do so, if: "(i) no default or event of default has taken place and continues to take place immediately before and after such payment has been made; (ii) the total outstanding Senior Debt were to be equal to or less than fifty percent (50%) of the amount of originally issued total Senior Debt; and (iii) the Bank were to repay two U.S. dollars (US$ 2) of Long-Term Debt principal for each U.S. dollar (US$ 1) paid as dividends." The shareholders of Tarjeta Naranja S.A. ratified the decision made by the Board of Directors and set forth the following policy for the distribution of dividends: a) to keep under Retained Earnings, those retained earnings corresponding to fiscal years prior to 2005 and, therefore, not to distribute them as dividends, and b) to set the maximum limit for the distribution of dividends at 25% of the realized and liquid profits of each fiscal year as from fiscal year 2005 onwards. These restrictions shall remain in force as long as the Company's shareholder's equity is below $ 300,000. Also, the Company agreed, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Class II and IV Negotiable Obligations, not to distribute profits exceeding 50% of net income accrued during the fiscal year closest to the distribution date, for which financial statements are available. NOTE 15: NATIONAL SECURITIES COMMISSION ("C.N.V.") Resolution No. 368/01 As of September 30, 2008, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.' shareholders' equity exceeds that required by Resolution No. 368/01, Chapter XIX, items 4 and 5 of the C.N.V. to act as an over-the-counter broker. Furthermore, in compliance with Section 32 of Chapter XI of that Resolution, in its capacity as depository of the mutual funds "FIMA ACCIONES", "FIMA P.B. ACCIONES," "FIMA RENTA EN PESOS," "FIMA RENTA EN DOLARES," "FIMA AHORRO PESOS," "FIMA RENTA PLUS," "FIMA RENTA CORTO PLAZO," "FIMA MONEY MARKET EN PESOS LIQUIDADO," "FIMA NUEVO RENTA EN DOLARES," "FIMA GLOBAL ASSETS," "FIMA RENTA LATINOAMERICANA," "FIMA PREMIUM" and "FIMA OBLIGACIONES NEGOCIABLES," as of September 30, 2008, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. holds a total of 688,482,131 units under custody for a market value of $ 787,611, which is included in the "Depositors of Securities held in Custody" account. As of December 31, 2007, the securities held in custody by the Bank totaled 590,129,238 units and their market value amounted to $ 616,953. 31 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 16: ISSUES DERIVED FROM THE SYSTEMIC CRISIS OF LATE 2001 16.1 - Deposits with the financial system - Legal actions requesting protection of constitutional guarantees As a result of the provisions of Decree No. 1570/01, Law No. 25,561, Decree No. 214/02 and concurrent regulations, and as a consequence of the restrictions on cash withdrawals and of the measures that established the pesification and restructuring of foreign-currency deposits, as from December 2001, a significant number of claims have been filed against the National State and/or financial institutions, formally challenging the emergency regulations and requesting prompt payment of deposits in their original currency. Most lower and upper courts have declared the emergency regulations unconstitutional. The difference between the amounts paid as a result of the abovementioned court orders and the amount resulting from converting deposits at the $ 1.40 per U.S. dollars exchange rate, adjusted by the CER and interest accrued up to the payment date, which amounted to $ 763,050 and $ 706,860, as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, has been recorded under "Intangible Assets". Residual values as of the same dates total $ 304,844 and $ 277,024, respectively. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has repeatedly reserved its right to make claims, at suitable time, in view of the negative effect caused on its financial condition by the reimbursement of deposits originally denominated in US dollars, pursuant to orders issued by the Judicial Branch, either in U.S. dollars or in pesos for the equivalent amount at the market exchange rate, since compensation of this effect was not included by the National Government in the calculation of the compensation to financial institutions. The method of accounting for such right as a deferred loss, set forth by the Argentine Central Bank regulations, does not affect its existence or legitimacy. To such effect, the Entity has reserved the corresponding rights. On December 30, 2003, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. formally requested the National Executive Branch, with a copy to the Ministry of Economy ("MECON") and to the Argentine Central Bank, the payment of due compensation for the losses incurred that were generated by the "asymmetric pesification" and especially for the negative effect on its financial condition caused by final court resolutions. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has reserved its right to further extend such request in order to encompass losses made definitive by new final judgments. On December 27, 2006, the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice (the "Supreme Court") ruled on the case named "Massa c/ Estado Nacional y Bank Boston" and decided that the sued bank should fulfill its obligation to reimburse a deposit made in U.S. dollars subject to emergency regulations, paying the original amount converted into pesos at the exchange rate of $ 1.40 per U.S. dollar, adjusted by the CER until the payment day, with a 4% annual interest and calculating the amounts paid based on preliminary injunctions or other reasons such as payments on account. Moreover, in the Kujarchuck case (August 2007), the Supreme Court established a calculation method for partial payments, thus ratifying the criteria held by most of the courts of law since the Massa's ruling. On March 20, 2007 Supreme Court of Justice ruled, on the case named "EMM S.R.L. c/ Tia S.A.", that Decree No. 214/02 did not apply to judicial deposits, and that such deposits must be reimbursed to the depositors in their original currency. It is expected that said decisions by the Supreme Court of Justice would be strongly followed in similar cases to be heard by the lower courts. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. keeps addressing court resolutions gradually on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the individual circumstances of each case. Management continuously monitors and analyzes the implications of such ruling for similarly situated cases. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A. records liabilities for $ 45,830 on account of the amounts pending settlement as result of the cases still unresolved. 32 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (contiued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$) NOTE 16: (continued) The possible difference that may arise from the amount ordered by the courts and the amount recorded by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. shall be registered as stated for by the Argentine Central Bank's regulations under Intangible Assets, and shall be amortized in 60 months. As a consequence of the above, and due to the information available at the date of these financial statements, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s management considers that the effects derived from these situations would not significantly affect the Bank's shareholders' equity. With respect to judicial deposits that were pesified, the Argentine Central Bank provided that, as from July 2007, institutions should establish an allowance equal to the difference that arises from the balance of deposits recorded at each month-end in their original currency and the balance in pesos that was recorded in the books. This allowance, established as of September 30, 2008 and charged to Income, amounts to $ 1,552. 16.2 - Claims due to foreign exchange differences arising from the repayment of financial assistance during foreign-exchange market holidays in January 2002. During December 2001, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. received financial assistance in pesos from the Argentine Central Bank to face a temporary liquidity shortage. This financial assistance was repaid by using the funds, in U.S. dollars, provided by the Bank Liquidity Fund, on January 2 and 4, 2002. On the day those funds were credited, the Argentine Central Bank had declared a foreign-exchange market holiday. On January 6, 2002, before the market was reopened, Law No. 25,561 was enacted, which repealed the convertibility system and established a new exchange rate of $1.40 per U.S. dollar. As a result of the aforementioned regulations, during the foreign-exchange market holiday, no foreign currency could be traded. Consequently, the funds in U.S. dollars credited by the Bank Liquidity Fund on January 2 and 4, 2002, remained in U.S. dollars until the reopening of the market. On that date, and in accordance with the regulations in force, the U.S. dollar was sold at $1.40. Therefore, when the Argentine Central Bank applied US$ 410,000 to the payment by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. of the financial assistance granted, it should have cancelled US$ 410,000 per $1.40, that is, the amount of $ 574,000, and not only $ 410,000. This has infringed the guarantee of inviolability of private property and equal treatment before the law. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. considers that the $ 164,000 difference will have to be reimbursed to the Bank, dated January 2002, or that an equivalent restoration of its equity should be considered. The Bank has a claim outstanding to the Argentine Central Bank to recover the above-mentioned amount. Such right has not been accounted for in these financial statements. 16.3 - Situation of Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A., after having been affected by the economic crisis of late 2001, in December 2002 restructured its deposits with a high degree of participation by its depositors. Subsequently, it implemented various voluntary exchanges of restructured deposits, which allowed it to significantly reduce such liabilities. The Uruguayan authorities resolved to maintain the authorization to operate granted to Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. by the Executive Branch and withdraw the authorization to act as a commercial bank. 33 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (contiued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$) NOTE 16: (continued) As of September 30, 2008, the principal amount of the restructured liabilities (time deposits and negotiable obligations) was $ 84,012, and Galicia Uruguay had settled the installments corresponding to the payment schedule. Furthermore, on September 25, 2008, Banco Galicia Uruguay S. A. offered to pay its customers, in advance, the restructured installments corresponding to September 1, 2009 and September 1, 2010, as well as the interests accrued up to the payment date. As of such date, Shareholders' equity amounts to $ 162,309 and it is estimated that the cash flows of this company's assets (mainly credits) shall exceed, in all of the payment periods of the restructuring agreement, the obligations resulting from such agreement. NOTE 17: SETTING UP OF FINANCIAL TRUSTS a) Financial trusts with Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. as trustee outstanding at fiscal year-end:
Book value of securities Estimated held in own portfolio Creation maturity Portfolio ------------------------- Name Date date Trustee Trust assets transferred 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------------- ---------- ---------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ----------- ----------- Galtrust I 10.13.00 10.10.15 First Trust Loans to US$ 490,224(*) 629,444 600,909 of New York provincial N.A. governments (Bogar) Galtrust II 12.17.01 12.10.10 First Trust Mortgage US$ 61,191 - 8,146 of New York loans N.A. Galtrust V 12.17.01 01.10.16 First Trust Mortgage US$ 57,573 - 16,854 of New York loans N.A. Galicia 04.16.02 05.06.32 Bapro Secured $ 108,000 71,796 65,347 mandatos y loans negocios Creditos 08.17.05 03.15.15 Deutsche Mortgage $ 91,000 21,041 20,313 Inmobiliarios Bank S.A. loans Galicia I Creditos 10.12.05 12.15.25 Deutsche Mortgage $ 150,000 49,346 47,493 Inmobiliarios Bank S.A. loans Galicia II Galicia Prendas 07.03.06 02.15.11 Deutsche Pledge loans $ 86,623 9,876 12,780 Comerciales Bank S.A. Galicia 05.16.06 03.15.11 Deutsche Personal $ 100,000 - 15,909 Personales III Bank S.A. loans Galicia 01.17.07 10.15.11 Deutsche Personal $ 100,000 15,323 13,824 Personales IV Bank S.A. loans Galicia 04.13.07 01.15.12 Deutsche Personal $ 150,000 24,282 19,939 Personales V Bank S.A. loans Galicia 09.28.07 06.15.12 Deutsche Personal $ 108,081 17,311 15,257 Personales VI Bank S.A. loans
---------- (*) The remaining US$ 9,776 was transferred in cash. 34 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 17: (continued)
Book value of securities Estimated held in own portfolio Creation maturity Portfolio --------------------------- Name Date date Trustee Trust assets transferred 09.30.08 12.31.07 ----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ Galicia 09.22.06 05.15.11 Deutsche Assets under $ 150,000 23,798 23,015 Leasing I Bank S.A. financial leases Galicia 02.21.08 11.15.12 Deutsche Personal $ 150,000 24,098 - Personales Bank S.A. loans VII Galicia 07.04.08 04.15.13 Deutsche Personal $ 187,500 37,801 - Personales Bank S.A. loans VIII
b) Moreover, as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. records financial trusts in own portfolio, received as loan repayment for $ 24,627 and $ 24,884, respectively. As of previous fiscal year-end, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A. recorded financial trusts acquired as investment for $7,325. c) A trust called "Fideicomiso Financiero BG" was created in December 2005. Receivables amounting to $ 264,426, belonging to the portfolio classified as situation 3 or lower, have been transferred to the trustee ("Equity Trust Company (Argentina) S.A.") for a value, net of allowances, of $ 91,290. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. received such amount in cash. The debt securities issued by the trust were fully subscribed by third parties. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has been appointed Trustee and Collection Manager of the Trust, thus assuming a special management commitment that will enable the Bank to receive a compensation incentive upon the occurrence of the following: (i) no later than December 31, 2009, the net cash flow effectively collected equals or exceeds the price paid for the transferred portfolio; and (ii) no later than December 31, 2012, an IRR equal to or higher than 18% is reached. In the event the two objectives of the special management commitment fail to be met, a penalty equal to the difference shall be paid to the trustee. In April 2008, the requirements set forth in items (i) and (ii) above were complied with, thus generating a right to receive the aforementioned incentive compensation as from such date. d) Financial trusts with the companies controlled by Tarjetas Regionales S.A. as trustees outstanding at fiscal year-end. Tarjeta Naranja S.A.
Book value of securities Estimated held in own portfolio Creation maturity Portfolio --------------------------- Name Date date Trustee Trust assets transferred 09.30.08 12.31.07 ----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ Tarjeta 11.07.05 05.20.08 Equity Certain $ 94,500 - $ 21,195 Naranja Trust credit rights Trust I Company against (Argentina) cardholders S.A.
35 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 17: (Continued)
Book value of securities Estimated held in own portfolio Creation maturity Portfolio --------------------------- Name Date date Trustee Trust assets transferred 09.30.08 12.31.07 ----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ Tarjeta 08.15.06 09.20.08 Equity Certain credit $ 139,342 - $ 26,844 Naranja Trust rights against Trust III Company cardholders (Argentina) S.A. Tarjeta 08.14.07 07.20.08 Equity Certain credit $ 76,052 - $ 8,694 Naranja Trust rights against Trust IV Company cardholders (Argentina) S.A. Tarjeta 10.09.07 11.20.09 Equity Certain credit $ 115,306 $ 19,512 $ 17,828 Naranja Trust rights against Trust V Company cardholders (Argentina) S.A. Tarjeta 12.11.07 01.23.10 Equity Certain credit $ 150,003 $ 23,746 $ 22,436 Naranja Trust rights against Trust VI Company cardholders (Argentina) S.A. Tarjeta 02.19.08 07.23.10 Equity Certain credit $ 142,913 $ 24,178 - Naranja Trust rights against Trust VII Company cardholders (Argentina) S.A. Tarjeta 08.05.08 09.20.10 Equity Certain credit $ 138,742 $ 44,222 - Naranja Trust rights against Trust VIII Company cardholders (Argentina) S.A.
As of September 30, 2008, Tarjeta Naranja S.A.'s holdings of class "A" debt securities and participation certificates totaled $ 23,032 and $ 88,626, respectively. As of December 31, 2007 its holdings of class "B" debt securities and participation certificates totaled $ 81,078 and $ 15,920, respectively. As of previous fiscal year-end, the company recorded investments in trusts for the amount of $341. Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.
Book value of securities Estimated held in own portfolio Creation maturity Portfolio --------------------------- Name Date date Trustee Trust assets transferred 09.30.08 12.31.07 ----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ Tarjetas 11.01.06 11.15.08 Equity Certain credit $ 68,120 $ 21,907 $ 17,911 Cuyanas Trust rights against Trust IV Company cardholders (Argentina) S.A. Tarjetas 02.04.08 02.15.10 Equity Certain credit $ 61,700 $ 13,333 - Cuyanas Trust rights against Trust V Company cardholders (Argentina) S.A.
36 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 17: (Continued) As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 Tarjetas Cuyanas' holding of participation certificates totaled $ 35,240 and $17,911, respectively. No holdings of fiduciary debt securities were recorded. On July 7, 2008, Tarjetas Cuyanas S. A. entered into an agreement with Equity Trust Company (Argentina) S. A. as trustee for the creation of a financial trust called "Trust VI", in order to issue fiduciary debt securities for up to an amount of $89,000. On October 6, 2008, the company received settlement from the above-mentioned transaction. Tarjeta del Mar S.A.
Book value of securities Estimated held in own portfolio Creation maturity Portfolio --------------------------- Name date date Trustee Trust assets transferred 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- ----------- ------------ --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Tarjetas del Mar 11.09.07 07.31.08 Banco de Certain credit $ 14,217 - $ 2,692 Serie III Galicia y rights against Buenos cardholders Aires S.A. Tarjetas 07.28.08 05.31.09 Equity Trust Certain credit $ 26,800 $ 5,237 - del Mar Company rights against Serie IV (Argentina) cardholders S.A.
As of September 30, 2008, Tarjetas del Mar S. A.'s holding of participation certificates totaled $5,080 and $158 corresponding to debt securities, and as of December 31, 2007, this company's holding of participation certificates amounted to $ 2,692. No holdings of debt securities were recorded as at such date. NOTE 18: DERIVATIVES PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN As established by Section 4, subsection a), and Section 6 of Decree No 1,836/02 and regulations of the Argentine Central Bank, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. granted the holders of Rescheduled Deposit Certificates, who had opted to receive Boden 2013 and Boden 2012 in lieu of the payment of those certificates, an option to sell coupons. Said options, as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, are valued at the strike price. The strike price will be equal to that resulting from converting the face value of each coupon in U.S. dollars into pesos at a rate of $1.40 per U.S. dollar adjusted by applying the C.E.R. variation, which arises from comparing the index as of February 3, 2002 to that corresponding to the due date of the coupon. That value shall in no case exceed the principal and interest amounts in pesos resulting from applying to the face value of the coupon in U.S. dollars the buying exchange rate quoted by Banco de la Nacion Argentina on the payment date of that coupon. These options have been recorded under "Memorandum Accounts - Credit-Derivatives - Notional Value of Put Options Written" in the amount of $ 142,782 as of September 30, 2008 and $ 162,336 as of December 31, 2007, respectively. FORWARD PURCHASE-SALE WITHOUT DELIVERY OF THE UNDERLYING ASSET Mercado Abierto Electronico (MAE) and Rosario Futures Exchange (ROFEX) have trading environments for the closing, recording and settlement of financial forward transactions carried out among its agents, being Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. one of them. 37 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 18: (Continued) The general settlement mode for these transactions is without delivery of the traded underlying asset. Settlement is carried on a daily basis, in pesos, for the difference, if any, between the closing price of the underlying asset and the closing price or value of the underlying asset corresponding to the previous day, the difference in price being charged to income. As of September 30, 2008, forward purchase and sale transactions totaled $ 2,693,468 and $ 1,808,049, respectively, while as of December 31, 2007 they totaled $ 1,740,332 and $ 879,844, respectively. Said transactions are recorded under Memorandum accounts for the notional value traded. Balances accrued are recorded under "Other Receivables from Financial Brokerage" and/or "Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage", as the case may be. Apart from that, transactions for $ 9,450 (purchases) and $ 59,847 (sales) have been conducted directly with customers pursuant to the above-mentioned conditions. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s management of financial risks is carried within the limits of the policies approved by the Board of Directors in such respect. In that sense, "derivatives" allow, depending on market conditions, to adjust risk exposures to the established limits, thus contributing to keep such exposures within the parameters set forth by said policies. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. plans to continue to use these instruments in the future, as long as their use is favorably assessed, in order to limit certain risk exposures. NOTE 19: CHANGES IN SIGNIFICANT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES There follows the breakdown of the most significant assets and liabilities shown in these consolidated financial statements, presented in comparative format with the previous fiscal year, in order to disclose the changes in those assets and liabilities during the current fiscal year:
09.30.08 12.31.07 --------------- --------------- ASSETS --------------- --------------- LOANS 12,412,198 11,601,029 --------------- --------------- - To the non-financial public sector 1,347,643 1,265,466 - To the financial sector 135,313 110,028 - Interbank loans (call money loans granted) 28,500 2,906 - Other loans to domestic financial institutions 64,579 64,895 - Accrued interest, adjustments and quotation differences receivable 42,234 42,227 - To the non-financial private sector and residents abroad 11,388,502 10,654,142 - Advances 820,248 792,148 - Promissory notes 2,725,235 2,911,170 - Mortgage loans 1,028,966 945,088 - Pledge loans 91,657 94,520 - Personal loans 1,156,272 977,976 - Credit card loans 3,952,446 3,630,133 - Other 1,475,283 1,168,684 - Accrued interest and quotation differences receivable 181,439 177,027 - Documented interest (42,838) (42,462) - Unallocated collections (206) (142) - Allowances (459,260) (428,607) --------------- --------------- OTHER RECEIVABLES RESULTING FROM FINANCIAL BROKERAGE 4,242,498 3,596,970 --------------- --------------- - Argentine Central Bank 487,835 192,911 - Amounts receivable for spot and forward sales to be settled 11,070 31,090 - Securities receivable under spot and forward purchases to be settled 1,763,044 1,517,600 - Others not included in the debtor classification regulations 1,610,649 1,603,703 - Unlisted negotiable obligations 7,110 20,868 - Balances from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset to be settled 4,265 1,087 - Others included in the debtor classification regulations 361,946 240,270 - Accrued interest receivable not included in the debtor classification regulations 3,051 2,017 - Accrued interest receivable included in the debtor classification regulations 3,934 6,594 - Allowances (10,406) (19,170)
38 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 19: (Continued)
09.30.08 12.31.07 ------------ ------------ LIABILITIES DEPOSITS 14,239,225 13,165,621 - Non-financial public sector 253,946 193,911 - Financial sector 173,834 167,206 - Non-financial private sector and residents abroad 13,811,445 12,804,504 - Current Accounts 3,055,451 2,629,925 - Savings Accounts 3,599,787 3,228,954 - Time Deposits 6,824,392 6,543,910 - Investment accounts 213 199 - Other 220,259 291,103 - Accrued interest and quotation differences payable 111,343 110,413 ------------ ------------ OTHER LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM FINANCIAL BROKERAGE 6,599,643 6,362,954 ------------ ------------ - Argentine Central Bank 1,362 698 - Other 1,362 698 - Banks and international entities 906,520 717,316 - Unsubordinated negotiable obligations 1,795,026 2,190,231 - Amounts payable for spot and forward purchases to be settled 1,360,961 1,273,308 - Securities to be delivered under spot and forward sales to be settled 252,553 30,734 - Loans from domestic financial institutions 282,138 213,039 - Interbank loans (call money loans received) - 12,501 - Other loans from domestic financial institutions 280,110 199,191 - Accrued interest payable 2,028 1,347 - Balances from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset to be settled 2 - - Other 1,934,518 1,855,825 - Accrued interest and quotation differences payable 66,563 81,803 ------------ ------------ SUBORDINATED NEGOTIABLE OBLIGATIONS 870,240 855,258 ============ ============
NOTE 20: TAX ISSUES Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.: At the date of these financial statements, provincial tax collection authorities, as well as tax collection authorities from Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, are in the process of conducting audits related to turnover tax corresponding to fiscal year 2002, mainly regarding the Compensatory Bond granted by the National Government to compensate financial institutions for the losses generated by the asymmetric pesification of loans and deposits. Even though these processes are in different levels of progress and have not been finally resolved yet, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. considers it has complied with its tax liabilities in full pursuant to current regulations. Tarjetas Regionales S.A.: At the date of these consolidated financial statements, the Argentine Revenue Service (AFIP), the Revenue Board of the Province of Cordoba and the Municipalities of the cities of Mendoza and San Luis are in the process of conducting audits. Said agencies have served notices and made claims regarding taxes applicable to Tarjetas Regionales S.A.'s subsidiaries. The amount claimed for such reason, adjusted as of September 30, 2008, totals $ 31,226 approximately. Based on the opinions of their tax advisors, the companies believe that the abovementioned claims are both legally and technically groundless and that taxes related to the claims have been correctly calculated in accordance with tax regulations in force and existing case law. Therefore, both companies are taking the corresponding administrative and legal steps in order to solve such issues However, since the final outcome of these measures cannot be foreseen, provisions have been set up to cover such contingencies. 39 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 21: SEGMENT REPORTING Below, there is a breakdown of the accounting information as of September 30, 2008 and 2007, by related business segment: Primary segment: Business. Financial brokerage Services Total ------------------- ---------- ----------- Income 1,828,006 1,140,408 2,968,414 Expenses (1,050,282) (269,041) (1,319,323) Result as of 09.30.08 777,724 871,367 1,649,091 Result as of 09.30.07 538,940 661,739 1,200,679 Secondary segment: Geographic.
City of Buenos Aires Rest of the country Foreign Total -------------------- ------------------- --------- ----------- Financial brokerage Income 1,185,023 608,350 34,633 1,828,006 Expenses (680,856) (349,528) (19,898) (1,050,282) Result as of 09.30.08 504,167 258,822 14,735 777,724 Result as of 09.30.07 349,336 182,741 6,863 538,940
City of Buenos Aires Rest of the country Foreign Total -------------------- ------------------- --------- ----------- Services Income 739,281 379,522 21,605 1,140,408 Expenses (174,408) (89,535) (5,098) (269,041) Result as of 09.30.08 564,873 289,987 16,507 871,367 Result as of 09.30.07 428,933 224,379 8,427 661,739
The accounting measurement of assets and liabilities allocated to the above-mentioned segments is the following:
09.30.08 12.31.07 ------------ ------------ ASSETS GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE SECURITIES 1,102,546 1,694,030 LOANS 12,412,198 11,601,029 OTHER RECEIVABLES RESULTING FROM FINANCIAL BROKERAGE 4,242,498 3,596,970 ASSETS UNDER FINANCIAL LEASES 458,447 355,784
09.30.08 12.31.07 ------------ ------------ LIABILITIES DEPOSITS 14,239,225 13,165,621 OTHER LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM FINANCIAL BROKERAGE 6,599,643 6,362,954 SUBORDINATED NEGOTIABLE OBLIGATIONS 870,240 855,258
NOTE 22: STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and due from banks and assets held with the purpose of complying with the short-term commitments undertook, with a high level of liquidity, easily converted into known amounts of cash, subject to insignificant changes in value and with a maturity less than six months from the date of the acquisition thereof, are considered to be cash and cash equivalents. The breakdown is as follows: 40 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 22: (continued)
09.30.08 12.31.07 09.30.07 12.31.06 ---------- -------- --------- ---------- Cash and due from banks 3,288,676 2,960,013 2,625,507 2,294,849 Securities issued by the Argentine Central Bank 386,189 273,920 44,171 2,696 Reverse repo agreements with the Argentine Central Bank 240,424 - - - Interbank loans (call money loans granted) 28,500 2,906 5,693 204,191 Loans granted to prime companies with maturity up to 7 days, used as liquidity reserve 209,380 292,278 232,175 70,100 Overnight placements in banks abroad 481,108 158,039 405,608 607,998 Other cash placements 57,852 79,051 118,750 74,439 ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- Cash and cash equivalents 4,692,129 3,766,207 3.,431,904 3,254,273 ========== ========= ========== ==========
NOTE 23: BANCO DE GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES S.A.'S RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES Based on the best practices, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. establishes policies and procedures and allocates resources and responsibilities, which comprise several areas and hierarchical levels, for the identification, control, management and optimization of the different risks, with the purpose of consolidating a comprehensive risk management process and continuously improving it. Within the risk management framework, the Risk Management Committee ("C.A.R." as per its initials in Spanish) is the main corporate body to which Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s Board of Directors delegates the comprehensive control of risk and the executive responsibility as regards the definition and application of the policies, procedures and controls for risk management. The management of the different risks is decentralized in the Divisions that are directly responsible for each of them. The aim of the Risk Management Division is to guarantee Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s Board of Directors that it is fully aware of the risks the Bank is exposed to, and it as well creates and proposes, together with the divisions in charge, the policies and procedures necessary to mitigate and control such risks. The divisions in charge must submit exceptions to the internal risk policies to the C.A.R., together with a compliance plan that must be approved by the Committee. The C.A.R. is made up of Directors and members of the senior management, including managers in charge of the Risk and Internal Audit divisions; it holds meetings periodically and its resolutions are summarized in writing. Financial risks: Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. intends to achieve a structure of financial assets and liabilities aimed at maximizing its return on equity, both short-term and long-term, within an overall framework of acceptable risks. Liquidity: Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. tries to maintain a level of liquid assets that would allow the Bank to meet contractual maturities, face the potential investment opportunities and the demand for credit. For that purpose, it establishes a liquidity objective based on the behavior of its deposits during the 2001-2002 crisis, considered to be the "worst scenario". Two types of liquidity are defined: "operational" liquidity (to address the Bank's daily operations) and "additional" liquidity (excess liquidity available). There is a minimum limit for "operational liquidity", which is equal to a percentage of certain short-term liabilities, and, for "additional liquidity", there exist minimum limits differentiated by currency that are equal to a percentage of the liquidity necessary to face the worst scenario in each case. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain a margin that would allow the Bank to face certain reductions in deposits without failing to comply with the cash reserves determined by the Argentine Central Bank. 41 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 23: (Continued) This policy specifies which assets constitute liquidity. With the purpose of taking flows into consideration, gaps between the contractual maturities of consolidated financial assets and liabilities are as well analyzed and monitored. There is a floor for the gap between maturities, determined based on the gap accumulated at all times during the first year. A contingency plan determines the steps to be taken and the assets from which liquid resources additional to those set forth in the above-mentioned policy can be obtained. Also, with the purpose of mitigating the liquidity risk that arises from deposit concentration per customer, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has a policy that regulates the concentration of deposits among the main customers. Currency risk: As regards the risk inherent to the structure of assets and liabilities per currency, limits have been established, in terms of maximum positions authorized, for mismatches in pesos adjusted by CER and those in foreign currency that belong to Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A on a consolidated basis. Interest rate risk: Aimed at limiting the sensitivity of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s value and results with respect to variations in the interest rate inherent to the structure of certain assets and liabilities, caps have been determined: (i) for the possible negative variation of net financial results for the first year between an interest rate increase scenario and a "base" scenario, and (ii) for the possible negative variation between the net present value of assets and liabilities of the "base" scenario and such value upon the occurrence of an increase in interest rates. Calculations are made once a month using the method known as "simulation of scenarios" and taking into consideration assets and liabilities from Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s Balance Sheet on a consolidated basis. Market risk: In order to measure and monitor risks derived from the variation in the price of financial instruments that form the trading securities portfolio, a model known as "Value at Risk" (also known as "VaR") is used. This model determines intra-daily, for Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. individually, the possible loss that could be generated by the positions in securities and currencies under certain parameters. Maximum authorized losses in terms of positions in securities and in foreign currency are determined for a fiscal year. Credit risk: Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s credit granting and analysis system is applied in a centralized manner and is based on the concept of "opposition of interests", which is generated from the division between credit and commercial functions. Apart from that, it includes credit control by borrower and monitoring of loans with problems and associated losses. That makes it possible to early detect situations that can entail any degree of portfolio deterioration and to appropriately safeguard the Bank's assets. The Credit Management Division defines credit risk policies and procedures, verifies the compliance thereof, assesses credit risk on a continuous basis and develops credit assessment models to be applied to risk products. This Division is also responsible for loan approval, classification of the loan portfolio and recovery of past due loans. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. constantly monitors its loan portfolio through different indicators (of non performance, roll rates, etc.) as well as the classification thereof. The loan portfolio classification is in compliance with the Argentine Central Bank's regulations. In turn, the Bank is developing advanced statistical models the result of which is an internal rating that allows to order and analyze credit risk in terms of expected losses (with the ability to calculate the different components that constitute the formula which defines this rating), as well as adjust pricing and/or risk policies by customer groups/segments. As regards companies, these models are being implemented. 42 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 23: (Continued) The granting of loans exceeding a certain amount and all loans to financial institutions (national and international) and related parties is decided by the Board of Directors' Credit Committee, made up of Directors and Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s Credit Division Manager. The remaining loans are approved by the Retail Credit Department, the Credit Division Manager and officers of the Corporate Credit Department pursuant to credit limits previously granted. The analysis of the requests of different credit products by consumers is performed automatically through credit scoring computer systems, as well as loan granting guidelines based on the customer's credit history, both in the system and in the Bank itself ("credit screening"). As regards companies, before approving a loan, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. conducts an assessment on the customer and its financial condition. For loans above certain amounts, an environmental impact analysis is conducted. Furthermore, within the credit policies framework, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has a Concentration by Sector Policy for the corporate banking division, aimed at mitigating the risk related to the concentration by economic activity. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s Internal Audit is in charge of supervising the loan portfolio classification pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank's regulations. Operational risk: On July 30, 2008, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s Board of Directors approved the policy regarding operational risk management, pursuant to the guidelines established by the Bank in such respect, and within the framework of the provisions determined by the Argentine Central Bank in Communique "A" 4793. Nowadays, the Bank is carrying out the tasks necessary to comply with the implementation schedule determined in such Communique as regards the definition and documenting of the processes and procedures involved and of the functional structure necessary for operational risk management. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. adopts the definition of operational risk determined by the Argentine Central Bank and the best international practices. Operational risk is the risk of losses due to the lack of conformity or due to failure of internal processes, the acts of people or systems, or else because of external events. This definition includes legal risk, but does not include strategic and reputation risks. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s Board of Directors, the Risk Management Committee, the Risk Management Division, the Operational Risk Unit and the Wholesale and Retail Banking and Support divisions have their roles and responsibilities as regards this risk clearly defined. The Risk Management Division, a functional area that reports to the Board of Directors, is responsible for the comprehensive management of the Bank's three different categories of risk: financial, credit and operational risk. The Bank has a specific and independent unit for the management of each particular risk. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. manages operational risk inherent to its products, activities, processes and relevant systems, technology and information security processes, as well as risks derived from subcontracted activities and from services rendered by providers. Furthermore, before launching or introducing new products, activities, processes or systems, their inherent operational risk is properly assessed. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s purpose is to consider a methodological approach regarding operational risk management, with an emphasis on encouraging continuous improvements in the assessment practices, what will allow the following: identification, assessment, monitoring, control and mitigation of the different risks inherent to the business and banking operations. 43 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 24: SITUATION OF THE FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL MARKETS During the last months, the financial markets of the most important countries in the world have been affected by a significant decrease in the price of stock securities and debt securities, within a framework of high volatility of the listed price of securities as well, what led to a significant reduction of credit. This behavior shown by financial markets has started to affect real economy, what is evidenced by a decrease in the level of activity of the world's economy. Despite the measures taken by the most important countries, the future evolution of international markets is uncertain. As regards Argentina, stock exchanges also showed significant decreases in the price of government and corporate securities and shares, as well as an increase in interest rates, country risk and exchange rates, a situation that continues at the date of these financial statements. The subsidiaries' management divisions are constantly assessing and monitoring the above-described situation, with the purpose of adopting the measures necessary to mitigate the effects thereof. These financial statements shall be considered in the light of the above-described circumstances. 44 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. (figures stated in thousands of pesos)
09.30.08 12.31.07 ----------- ----------- ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and due from banks (Notes 2 and 12 and Schedule G) 111 10,700 Investments (Notes 9 and 12 and Schedules C, D and G) 16,526 16,372 Other receivables (Notes 3, 9, 10 and 12 and Schedule G) 5,212 75,155 ----------- ----------- Total Current Assets 21,849 102,227 ----------- ----------- NON-CURRENT ASSETS Other receivables (Notes 3, 9, 12 and 14 and Schedules E and G) 42,045 45,442 Investments (Notes 9, 11 and 12 and Schedules B, C and G) 1,935,525 1,770,686 Fixed assets (Schedule A) 3,100 3,152 ----------- ----------- Total Non-Current Assets 1,980,670 1,819,280 ----------- ----------- Total Assets 2,002,519 1,921,507 =========== =========== LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Loans (Notes 4 and 9 and Schedule G) 196,649 65,251 Salaries and social security contributions (Notes 5 and 9) 719 932 Tax liabilities (Notes 6, 9 and 14) 3,781 3,836 Other liabilities (Notes 7, 9 and 12 and Schedule G) 2,266 1,739 ----------- ----------- Total Current Liabilities 203,415 71,758 ----------- ----------- NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Loans (Notes 4 and 9 and Schedule G) - 195,238 Other liabilities (Notes 7 and 9) 6 6 ----------- ----------- Total Non-Current Liabilities 6 195,244 ----------- ----------- Total Liabilities 203,421 267,002 ----------- ----------- SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (per related statement) 1,799,098 1,654,505 ----------- ----------- Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity 2,002,519 1,921,507 =========== ===========
The accompanying notes 1 to 17 and schedules A, B, C, D, E, G, and H are an integral part of these financial statements. 45 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Income Statement For the nine-month period commenced January 1, 2008 and ended September 30, 2008, presented in comparative format with the same period of the previous fiscal year. (figures stated in thousands of pesos)
09.30.08 09.30.07 --------- --------- Net income on investments in related institutions 168,942 12,707 Administrative expenses (Note 12 and Schedule H) (11,273) (11,747) Financial income and by holding (11,618) 4,373 - Generated by assets (2,215) 9,068 Interest On special current account deposits (*) 10 51 Mutual funds 66 333 On time deposits (*) 256 230 On promissory notes receivable (*) 118 650 On other receivables - 404 Result on negotiable obligations (*) 37 5,432 Foreign exchange (loss) / income (2,702) 1,968 - Generated by liabilities (9,403) (4,695) Interest On loans (13,374) (3,581) Other - (59) Foreign exchange gain / (loss) 3,971 (1,055) Other income and expenses (*) - (loss) (1,753) (855) --------- --------- Net Income before income tax 144,298 4,478 Income tax (Note 14) 295 (3,084) --------- --------- Net Income for the period 144,593 1,394 ========= =========
---------- (*) Balances net of eliminations corresponding to transactions conducted with companies included in section 33 of Law No. 19,550. See Note 12. The accompanying notes 1 to 17 and schedules A, B, C, D, E, G, and H are an integral part of these financial statements. 46 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Statement of Changes in the Shareholders' Equity For the nine-month period commenced January 1, 2008 and ended September 30, 2008, presented in comparative format with the same period of the previous fiscal year. (figures stated in thousands of pesos)
Shareholders' contributions Retained earnings (Note 8) (Note 13) --------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Premium for negotiation Total Capital Capital of shares in Discretionary Retained shareholders' Item Stock adjustment own portfolio Total Legal reserve reserve earnings equity ----------------- ---------- ---------- ------------- --------- ------------- ------------- ---------- ------------- Balances as of 12.31.06 1,241,407 278,131 606 1,520,144 34,855 72,383 (18,914) 1,608,468 Distribution of retained earnings (1) - Discretionary Reserve - - - - - (18,914) 18,914 - Income for the period - - - - - - 1,394 1,394 ---------- ---------- ------------- --------- ------------- ------------- ---------- ------------- Balances as of 09.30.07 1,241,407 278,131 606 1,520,144 34,855 53,469 1,394 1,609,862 ---------- ---------- ------------- --------- ------------- ------------- ---------- ------------- Balances as of 12.31.07 1,241,407 278,131 606 1,520,144 34,855 53,469 46,037 1,654,505 ---------- ---------- ------------- --------- ------------- ------------- ---------- ------------- Distribution of retained earnings (2) - Discretionary Reserve - - - - - 43,735 (43,735) - - Legal reserve - - - - 2,302 - (2,302) - Income for the period - - - - - - 144,593 144,593 ---------- ---------- ------------- --------- ------------- ------------- ---------- ------------- Balances as of 09.30.08 1,241,407 278,131 606 1,520,144 37,157 97,204 144,593 1,799,098 ========== ========== ============= ========= ============= ============= ========== =============
---------- (1) Approved by the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting held on April 26, 2007. (2) Approved by the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting held on April 29, 2008. The accompanying notes 1 to 17 and schedules A, B, C, D, E, G, and H are an integral part of these financial statements. 47 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Statement of Cash Flows For the nine-month period commenced January 1, 2008 and ended September 30, 2008, presented in comparative format with the same period of the previous fiscal year. (figures stated in thousands of pesos)
09.30.08 09.30.07 ---------- ---------- CHANGES IN CASH (Note 1.j) Cash at beginning of fiscal year 26,407 15,727 Cash at period end 16,464 10,885 ---------- ---------- Net (Decrease) in cash (9,943) (4,842) ========== ========== REASONS FOR CHANGES IN CASH Operating activities Collections for services 971 676 Payments to suppliers of goods and services (4,235) (6,773) Personnel salaries and social security contributions (2,195) (1,757) Income tax payments and prepayments (71) (8,378) Payment of other taxes (5,962) (6,528) ---------- ---------- Net cash flow used in operating activities (11,492) (22,760) ---------- ---------- Investment activities Payments for purchases of fixed assets (22) (8) Collection of interest on negotiable obligations - 18,583 Collection of dividends 788 700 Collection of other interest 4,893 1,992 Contributions to controlled companies (11) - Repayment of loans received (76,760) - Collection of deposit as per Decree 616/2005 72,360 - Loans received - 250,960 Collections for investments liquidation 301 - Setting up of deposit as per Decree 616/2005 - (75,288) Subscription of controlled companies' shares in cash - (175,299) Setting up of current investments - (3,722) ---------- ---------- Net cash flow generated by investment activities 1,549 17,918 ---------- ---------- (Decrease) in cash, net (9,943) (4,842) ========== ==========
The accompanying notes 1 to 17 and schedules A, B, C, D, E, G, and H are an integral part of these financial statements. 48 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Financial Statements For the nine-month period commenced January 1, 2008 and ended September 30, 2008, presented in comparative format. (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) NOTE 1: BASIS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS On August 10, 2005, the C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. passed Resolution C.D. No.93/05, which adopts Technical Pronouncements 6 to 22 issued by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (F.A.C.P.C.E.) as the Argentine GAAP; said resolutions were amended with the purpose of unifying the Argentine GAAP and the interpretation of the accounting and auditing standards 1 to 4. The above-mentioned resolution is effective for fiscal years commenced on and after January 1, 2006. On December 29, 2005, the National Securities Commission (C.N.V.) approved C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A's C.D. 93/05 with certain amendments. Subsequently, on June 26, 2006 and through Resolution C.D. No. 42/06, the C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. approved Technical Pronouncement No. 23 of the F.A.C.P.C.E., in mandatory force and effect for fiscal years started as from July 1, 2006, its application in fiscal years commencing at an earlier date being admitted. On December 14, 2006 the National Securities Commission approved said resolution as from April 1, 2007. Its application in advance is admitted. These financial statements have been stated in thousands of Argentine pesos and prepared in accordance with disclosure and valuation accounting standards contained in Technical Pronouncements issued by the Argentine F.A.C.P.C.E., approved by the C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. and the C.N.V., with the considerations mentioned in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements in relation to the criteria for the valuation of the subsidiaries Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. and Sudamericana Holding S.A. The preparation of financial statements at a given date requires the Company's management to make estimates and assessments regarding events and/or situations and/or circumstances that affect or may affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at that date, as well as the income and expenses recorded for the period. The Company's management makes estimates in order to calculate, at any given moment, for example, the depreciation charges, the recoverable value of assets, the income tax charge and provisions for contingencies. Future results may differ from estimates and assessments made at the date these financial statements were prepared. On March 25, 2003, the National Executive Branch issued Decree No. 664 establishing that financial statements for fiscal years ending as from said date be stated in nominal currency. Consequently, in accordance with Resolution No. 441/03 of the C.N.V., the Company discontinued the restatement of its financial statements as from March 01, 2003. This criterion is not in line with Argentine GAAP, under which financial statements are to be restated until September 30, 2003. Nevertheless, this departure has not produced a significant effect on the financial statements. The index used for restating the items in these financial statements was the domestic wholesale price index published by the National Statistics and Census Institute (INDEC). Certain figures in the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007 and the period ended September 30, 2007 have been reclassified for purposes of their presentation in comparative format with those for this period. The most relevant accounting policies used in preparing the Financial Statements are listed below: 49 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos) NOTE 1: (Continued) a. Assets and liabilities in domestic currency Monetary assets and liabilities which include, where applicable, the interest accrued at period/year-end, are stated in period-end currency and therefore require no adjustment whatsoever. b. Assets and liabilities in foreign currency (US dollars) Foreign currency assets and liabilities (in US dollars) have been stated at Banco de la Nacion Argentina's buying and selling exchange rates, respectively, in force at the close of operations on the last working day of each period/year. Interests receivable or payable have been accrued, where applicable. c. Investments c.1. Current Time and special current account deposits, as well as foreign mutual fund units, have been valued at their face value plus accrued interest at the end of each period/fiscal year. Argentine mutual fund units have been valued at period/fiscal year-end closing price. Government securities from abroad are valued at their closing price at period-end. Negotiable obligations due in 2011 issued by Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. are valued at face value, plus interest accrued at fiscal period/year-end. c.2. Non-Current Negotiable obligations due in 2011 issued by Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. are valued at face value, plus interest accrued at fiscal period/year-end. The equity investment in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has been recognized at its equity method as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, which arises from financial statements prepared in accordance with Argentine Banking GAAP, which differ in the aspects mentioned in Note 2.c. to the consolidated financial statements from Argentine GAAP. The equity investments in Net Investment S.A., Galicia Warrants S.A., Galval Agente de Valores S.A. and GV Mandataria de Valores S.A. are recognized using the equity method as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, where applicable. The equity investment in Sudamericana Holding S.A. has been recorded using the equity method, on the basis of the financial statements dated June 30, 2008, and considering the significant changes occurred from such date to the closing date of these financial statements. The financial statements of Sudamericana Holding S.A. have been prepared as established by the National Insurance Superintendence (S.S.N.), without recognizing the effect of inflation for January and February, 2003. This criterion is not in accordance with Argentine GAAP in force. Nevertheless, this departure has not produced a significant effect on the financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. Galval Agente de Valores S.A.'s financial statements were originally issued in foreign currency and later converted into pesos as detailed below: - Assets and liabilities were converted at the buying exchange rate established by Banco de la Nacion Argentina in force at the closing of operations on the last working day of the period/fiscal year. - Capital and capital contributions have been computed for the amounts actually disbursed. - Accumulated earnings were determined as the difference between assets, liabilities, capital and capital contributions. - Results for the period were determined as the difference between the opening balance and closing balance of accumulated earnings. Items in the income statement were converted into pesos applying the monthly average exchange rates. 50 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos) NOTE 1: (Continued) d. Goodwill Goodwill resulting from the acquisition of shares in other companies, which is recorded under "Investments", has been valued at its acquisition cost, net of the corresponding accumulated depreciation, calculated proportionally over the estimated useful life. Amortization is assessed on a straight-line basis in equal monthly installments, being the amortization term of 120 months. See Schedule B. The updated residual value of the assets does not exceed their estimated recoverable value at period/fiscal year-end. e. Fixed assets Fixed assets have been valued at their acquisition cost, restated at constant currency as mentioned in this Note, net of the corresponding accumulated depreciation. Depreciation charges are calculated following the straight-line method, at rates determined based on the useful life assigned to the assets, which is 60 months for hardware and software, furniture and fixtures and vehicles and 600 months for real estate property. The updated residual value of the assets, taken as a whole, does not exceed their combined market value at period/fiscal year-end. f. Financial debt Financial debts have been valued pursuant to the amount of money received plus interest accrued as of period/fiscal year-end. Financial debts in foreign currency have been valued at the selling exchange rate quoted by Banco de la Nacion Argentina as of period/fiscal year end. On October 14, 2008, a futures foreign currency hedge contract was entered into for US$ 49,000, with maturity on July 31, 2009. g. Allowances As of September 30, 2008, the Company has estimated tax credits based on their estimated realizable value. Based on such estimates, the Company has established allowances for impairment of value due to the fact that their recovery is uncertain. h. Income tax and minimum presumed income tax The Company has recognized the income tax charge according to the deferred tax method, thus recognizing the temporary differences between measurements of accounting and tax assets and liabilities, at the rate in force (See Note 14 to the financial statements). The Company determines the minimum presumed income tax at the statutory rate of 1% of the computable assets at year-end. This tax is supplementary to the income tax. The Company's tax liability for each fiscal year shall be determined by the higher of the two taxes. It is worth noting that, if the minimum presumed income tax were to exceed income tax in a given fiscal year, such excess may be computed as a payment on account of the income tax that could be generated in any of the next ten fiscal years. Based on the foregoing, as of September 30, 2008, the Company records credit for $ 508. i. Shareholders' Equity i.1. Activity in the shareholders' equity accounts has been restated as mentioned in paragraphs five and six of this note. The "subscribed and paid in capital" account has been stated at its face value and at the value of the contributions in the currency value of the period in which those contributions were actually made. 51 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos) NOTE 1: (Continued) The adjustment stemming from the restatement of that account in constant currency has been allocated to the "Principal Adjustment" account. i.2. Income and expense accounts The results for each period are presented in the period in which they accrue. j. Statement of Cash Flows "Cash and due from banks" and investments held with the purpose of complying with the short-term commitments undertook, with a high level of liquidity, easily converted into known amounts of cash, subject to insignificant risks of changes in value and with a maturity less than three months from the date of the acquisition thereof, are considered to be cash and cash equivalents. The breakdown is as follows: 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- Cash and due from banks 111 10,700 Investments (Schedule D) 16,353 15,707 ---------- ---------- Total 16,464 26,407 ========== ========== NOTE 2: CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS The breakdown of this caption was the following: 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- Cash (Schedule G) 10 11 Due from banks - Current Accounts (Note 12) 101 10,689 ---------- ---------- Total 111 10,700 ========== ========== NOTE 3: OTHER RECEIVABLES The breakdown of this caption was the following: 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- Current Tax Credit 1,615 521 Promissory notes receivable (Note 12 and Shedule G) 3,512 - Sundry debtors (Note 12) 15 - Prepaid expenses 3 8 Deposit as per Decree 616/2005 (Note 10 and Schedule G) - 74,616 Other 67 10 ---------- ---------- Total 5,212 75,155 ========== ========== 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- Non-Current Tax Credit - mandatory savings 5 5 Tax credit - Income tax (Note 14) 2,595 2 Allowance for impairment of value of deferred tax credit (Note 14 and Schedule E) (2,131) - Promissory notes receivable (Note 12 and Schedule G) 39,665 43,511 Sundry Debtors (Note 12 and Schedule G) 1,911 1,920 Prepaid expenses - 4 ---------- ---------- Total 42,045 45,442 ========== ========== 52 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos) NOTE 4: LOANS The breakdown of this caption was the following: 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- Current From financial institution from abroad (Schedule G) 196,649 65,251 ---------- ---------- Total 196,649 65,251 ========== ========== 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- Non-Current From financial institution from abroad (Schedule G) - 195,238 ---------- ---------- Total - 195,238 ========== ========== NOTE 5: SALARIES AND SOCIAL SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS The breakdown of this caption was the following: 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- Current Integrated Pension and Survivors' Benefit System 47 62 Other 1 2 Provision for annual legal bonus (S.A.C) and social security contributions 46 - Provision for bonuses 149 186 Provision for retirement insurance 446 550 Provision for Directors' and Syndics' fees 30 132 ---------- ---------- Total 719 932 ========== ========== NOTE 6: TAX LIABILITIES The breakdown of this caption was the following: 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- Current Income tax - withholdings to be deposited 38 65 Value added tax - balance payable - 32 Provision for turnover tax (net) 19 27 Provision for tax on personal assets - substitute taxpayer 3,216 3,712 Provision for minimum presumed income tax 508 - ---------- ---------- Total 3,781 3,836 ========== ========== NOTE 7: OTHER LIABILITIES The breakdown of this caption was the following: 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- Current Sundry creditors (Schedule G) 586 21 Provision for expenses (Note 12 and Schedule G) 1,677 1,715 Directors' qualification bonds 3 3 ---------- ---------- Total 2,266 1,739 ========== ========== 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- Non-Current Directors' qualification bonds 6 6 ---------- ---------- Total 6 6 ========== ========== 53 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos) NOTE 8: CAPITAL STATUS As of September 30, 2008, capital status was as follows:
Date of Capital stock issued, Restated at Approved by registration subscribed, paid in and constant -------------------------------- with the recorded Face value currency Entity Date I.G.J. ------------------------------ -------------- -------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- Balance as of 12.31.03 1,092,407 2,407,080 Shareholders' 05.16.00 08.09.00 Meeting 07.24.00 Board of and Directors 07.26.00 Capital increase 149,000 149,000 Shareholders' 01.02.04 06.08.04 Meeting 04.23.04 Board of and Directors 05.13.04 Balance as of 12.31.04 1,241,407 2,556,080 - - - Absorption of retained Shareholders' earnings - (1,036,542) Meeting 04.28.05 - Balance as of 12.31.05 1,241,407 1,519,538 - - - Shares in own portfolio (1,614) (1,976) - - - Sale of shares in own portfolio 1,614 1,976 - - - Balances as of 12.31.06 1,241,407 1,519,538 - - - Balances as of 12.31.07 1,241,407 1,519,538 - - - Balances as of 09.30.08 1,241,407 1,519,538 - - -
NOTE 9: ESTIMATED COLLECTION OR PAYMENT TERMS OF RECEIVABLES, INVESTMENTS, AND DEBTS As of September 30, 2008, the breakdown of receivables, investments, and debts according to their estimated collection or payment term was the following:
Salaries and social Other security Tax Other Investments receivables Loans contributions Liabilities liabilities -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- 1st. Quarter 16,353 4,012 - 719 57 819 2nd. Quarter 173 30 - - - 148 3rd. Quarter - 964 - - 3,724 3 4th. Quarter - 206 196,649 - - 1,296 After one year 645 40,134 - - - 6 -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Subtotal falling due 17,171 45,346 196,649 719 3,781 2,272 No set due date 1,934,880 1,911 - - - - Past due - - - - - - -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Total 1,952,051 47,257 196,649 719 3,781 2,272 -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Non-interest bearing 1,934,880 4,080 - 719 3,781 2,272 At variable rate 106 - - - - - At fixed rate 17,065 43,177 196,649 - - - -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Total 1,952,051 47,257 196,649 719 3,781 2,272 -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
NOTE 10: RESTRICTED ASSETS As of December 31, 2007, in the balance of "other current receivables", there was a deposit for US$ 24,000 that was restricted by virtue of Decree 616/05, which provided for that a nominative, non-transferable and non-interest bearing deposit should be established for a term of 365 calendar days, for an amount corresponding to 30% of the amount involved in operations, among others, such as entry of funds to the domestic foreign exchange market, originated thanks to debt with legal entities from abroad. 54 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos) NOTE 10: (Continued) On July 28, 2008, the abovementioned deposit was released and allocated completely for the repayment of loans. NOTE 11: EQUITY INVESTMENTS The breakdown of equity investments was the following:
As of September 30, 2008 --------------------------------- Shares Percentage held in --------------------------------- --------------------------------- Issuing company Class Number Total Capital Possible Votes --------------------------------------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A Ord. Class "A" 101 Ord. Class "B" 532,293,758 Total 532,293,859 94.659191 94.659195 Net Investment S.A. Ordinary 10,500 87.500000 87.500000 Sudamericana Holding S.A. Ordinary 162,447 87.500337 87.500337 Galicia Warrants S.A. Ordinary 175,000 87.500000 87.500000 GV Mandataria de Valores S.A. Ordinary 10,800 90.000000 90.000000 Galval Agente de Valores S.A. Ordinary 16,874,250 100.000000 100.000000
As of December 31, 2007 --------------------------------- Shares Percentage held in --------------------------------- --------------------------------- Issuing company Class Number Total Capital Possible Votes --------------------------------------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. (*) Ord. Class "A" 101 Ord. Class "B" 532,293,758 Total 532,293,859 94.659191 94.659195 Net Investment S.A. Ordinary 10,500 87.500000 87.500000 Sudamericana Holding S.A Ordinary 162,447 87.500337 87.500337 Galicia Warrants S.A. Ordinary 175,000 87.500000 87.500000 Galval Agente de Valores S.A. Ordinary 16,874,250 100.000000 100.000000
---------- (*) On July 27, 2007 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A., exercising its preemptive rights, subscribed 93,604,637 ordinary class "B" shares with a face value of $ 1 (one Peso) each and one vote per share of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s capital stock increase. The financial condition and results of controlled companies were the following:
As of September 30, 2008 (*) --------------------------------- Shareholders' Issuing Company Assets Liabilities equity Net income --------------------------------------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 24,228,761 22,314,910 1,913,851 154,447 Net Investment S.A. 890 266 624 (602) Galicia Warrants S.A. 9,658 1,919 7,739 3,143 Galval Agente de Valores S.A. 2,588 131 2,457 (222) GV Mandataria de Valores S.A. 33 26 7 (5) Sudamericana Holding S.A. (**) 204,313 133,740 70,573 16,067
---------- (*) See Note 1.c.2. (**) Financial condition and results as of 06.30.08.
Financial condition as of December 31, 2007 and results as of September 30, 2007 (*) Shareholders' Issuing Company Assets Liabilities equity Net income --------------------------------------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 22,526,070 20,766,666 1,759,404 (21,049) Net Investment S.A. 1,514 282 1,232 (113) Galicia Warrants S.A. 7,913 2,417 5,496 1,100 Galval Agente de Valores S.A. 2,799 121 2,678 26 Sudamericana Holding S.A. (**) 146,004 86,027 59,977 11,930
---------- (*) See Note 1.c.2. (**) Financial condition as of 09.30.07 and results as of 06.30.07. 55 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos) NOTE 12: SECTION 33 OF LAW 19,550 GOVERNING COMMERCIAL COMPANIES The financial statements include the following significant balances corresponding to transactions with its controlled companies and its subsidiaries: Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 09.30.08 12.31.07 ----------- ----------- Assets Cash and due from banks - current accounts (Note 2) 96 10,682 Investments - time deposits (Schedule D) 2,956 1,076 Other receivables - promissory notes receivable (Note 3 and Schedule G) 43,177 43,511 ----------- ----------- Total 46,229 55,269 =========== =========== 09.30.08 12.31.07 ----------- ----------- Liabilities Other liabilities - provision for expenses (Note 7) 209 215 ----------- ----------- Total 209 215 =========== =========== 09.30.08 09.30.07 ----------- ----------- Income Financial income - interest on special current accounts - 38 Financial income - interest on time deposits 637 - Financial income - Interest on negotiable obligations - 12,503 Financial income - interest on promissory notes receivable 2,220 3,471 Other income - fixed assets under lease 313 133 ----------- ----------- Total 3,170 16,145 =========== =========== 09.30.08 09.30.07 ----------- ----------- Expenses Administrative expenses (Schedule H) Trademark leasing 805 740 Bank expenses 4 5 General expenses 327 179 ----------- ----------- Total 1,136 924 =========== =========== Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. 09.30.08 12.31.07 ----------- ----------- Assets Investments - negotiable obligations (Schedules C and G) 645 2,608 Other receivables - sundry debtors (Note 3 and Schedule G) 1,911 1,919 ---------- ----------- Total 2,556 4,527 =========== =========== 09.30.08 09.30.07 ---------- ----------- Income Financial income - Interest on negotiable obligations 37 47 ----------- ----------- Total 37 47 =========== =========== Galval Agente de Valores S.A. 09.30.08 12.31.07 ----------- ----------- Liabilities Other liabilities - provision for expenses (Note 7 and Schedule G) 16 15 ----------- ----------- Total 16 15 =========== =========== 09.30.08 09.30.07 ----------- ----------- Expenses Administrative expenses (Schedule H) General expenses 47 124 ----------- ----------- Total 47 124 =========== =========== 56 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos) NOTE 12: (Continued) Galicia Seguros S.A. 09.30.08 12.31.07 ----------- ----------- Assets Other receivables - sundry creditors (Note 3) 15 - ----------- ----------- Total 15 - =========== =========== 09.30.08 09.30.07 ----------- ----------- Income Other income - fixed assets under lease 112 - ----------- ----------- Total 112 - =========== =========== NOTE 13: RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS Pursuant to Section 70 of the Law Governing Commercial Companies, the Corporate Bylaws and Resolution No. 368/01 of the C.N.V., 5% of the net income for the year should be transferred to the Legal Reserve until 20% of the capital stock is reached. NOTE 14: INCOME TAX The following tables show the changes and breakdown of deferred tax assets and liabilities:
Assets Losses Investments Other Total ---------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Balances as of 12.31.06 - - 25 25 Charge to income - 8 (25) (17) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Balances as of 12.31.07 - 8 - 8 Charge to income 2,131 295 - 2,426 Impairment of value of assets (Schedule E) (2,131) - - (2,131) Other - 167 - 167 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Balances as of 09.30.08 - 470 - 470 ============ ============ ============ ============
Liabilities Fixed assets Total ----------------------------------- ------------ ------------ Balances as of 12.31.06 5 5 Charge to income 1 1 ------------ ------------ Balances as of 12.31.07 6 6 Charge to income - - ------------ ------------ Balances as of 09.30.08 6 6 ============ ============ As the above-mentioned information shows, as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 the Company's deferred tax assets amounted to $ 464 and $ 2, respectively. Accumulated tax losses pending being used as of September 30, 2008, amount approximately to $ 2,174 and can be compensated with future fiscal-year taxable income, as follows:
Argentine source tax loss Issuance year Amount Year due --------------- --------------- --------------- Specific from derived financial instruments 2003 43 2008 Remaining losses 2008 2,131 2013
57 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos) NOTE 14: (Continued) The Company has not recorded said specific losses for the calculation of the deferred tax, since it is supposed that the recovery thereof is not likely at the issuance date of these financial statements. As regards the remaining losses, based on the Company's estimates, an allowance for $ 2,131 (Schedule E) has been allocated for such purpose. As regards the deferred tax liabilities stemming from the difference between the carrying value adjusted for inflation of the fixed assets and the taxable value (or income tax base), Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. decided not to record said liabilities but to submit a note to the financial statements presenting the supplementary information required to be included in the Response (identified as 7) to Question 3 of Interpretation No. 3 of F.A.C.P.C.E. The deferred tax liabilities created due to the effect of the adjustment for inflation of the non-monetary assets amount to $ 326 and $ 331, as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. They mainly stem from the real estate valuation. Said liabilities are expected to revert in approximately 43 years, the remaining useful life of real estate, being the amount for each fiscal year of $ 8. The classification of assets and liabilities by net deferred tax recorded in accordance with its expected reversion term is shown in Note 9. The following table shows the reconciliation of income tax charged to results to that which would result from applying the tax rate in force to the accounting loss before tax: 09.30.08 09.30.07 ----------- ----------- Income before income tax 144,298 4,478 Income tax rate in force 35% 35% ----------- ----------- Result for the period at the tax rate 50,504 1,567 Permanent differences at the tax rate: Increase in income tax - Expenses not included in tax return 4,839 1,252 - Other causes 1,081 861 Decrease in income tax - Expenses included in tax return (34) (30) - Results on investments in related institutions (58,752) (147) - Other causes (64) (419) Impairment of value of assets due to deferred tax (Schedule E) 2,131 - ----------- ----------- Total income tax charge recorded - income / loss (295) 3,084 =========== =========== The following table shows the reconciliation of tax charged to results to tax determined for the period for tax purposes: 09.30.08 09.30.07 ----------- ----------- Total income tax charge recorded (295) 3,084 Temporary differences Increase in assets due to deferred tax 2,426 - Decrease in assets due to deferred tax - (25) Impairment of value of assets due to deferred tax (Schedule E) (2,131) - ----------- ----------- Total tax determined for tax purposes - 3,059 =========== =========== 58 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos) NOTE 14: (Continued) Breakdown of net income tax provision: 09.30.08 12.31.07 ---------- ---------- Total tax determined for tax purposes - 3,130 Tax Credit - (3,130) ---------- ---------- Income tax provision (net) - - ========== ========== NOTE 15: EARNINGS PER SHARE Below is a breakdown of the earnings per share as of September 30, 2008 and 2007: 09.30.08 09.30.07 ---------- ---------- Income for the period 144,593 1,394 Outstanding ordinary shares weighted average 1,241,407 1,241,407 Diluted ordinary shares weighted average 1,241,407 1,241,407 Earnings per ordinary share - Basic 0.1165 0.0011 - Diluted 0.1165 0.0011 NOTE 16: SITUATION OF THE FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL MARKETS During the last months, the financial markets of the most important countries in the world have been affected by a significant decrease in the price of stock securities and debt securities, within a framework of high volatility of the listed price of securities as well, what led to a significant reduction of credit. This behavior shown by financial markets has started to affect real economy, what is evidenced by a decrease in the level of activity of the world's economy. Despite the measures taken by the most important countries, the future evolution of international markets is uncertain. As regards Argentina, stock exchanges also showed significant decreases in the price of government and corporate securities and shares, as well as an increase in interest rates, country risk and exchange rates, a situation that continues at the date of these financial statements. The Company's management is constantly assessing and monitoring the above-described situation, with the purpose of adopting the measures necessary to mitigate the effects thereof. These financial statements shall be considered in the light of the above-described circumstances. NOTE 17: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On October 16, 2008, Sudamericana Holding S.A. paid $ 11,375 as dividends in cash. 59 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Fixed assets and investments in assets of a similar nature For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 presented in comparative format. (figures stated in thousands of pesos) Schedule A
At Balance beginning at fiscal Main account of year Increases year end ------------- --------- --------- --------- Real estate 3,446 - 3,446 Furniture and facilities 220 - 220 Machines and equipment 413 - 413 Hardware 243 22 265 Totals as of 09.30.08 4,322 22 4,344 Totals as of 12.31.07 4,109 213 4,322 Amortizations ----------------------------------------------------------- Accumulated For the period Accumulated at beginning --------------- at the close Main account of year Withdrawals Rate % Amount of year ------------- ------------ ----------- ------ ------ ------------ Real estate 376 - 2 48 424 Furniture and facilities 208 - 20 3 211 Machines and equipment 361 - 20 17 378 Hardware 225 - 20 6 231 Totals as of 09.30.08 1,170 - - 74 1,244 Totals as of 12.31.07 1,081 - - 89 1,170 Net book value for Net book previous Main account value fiscal year ------------- -------- ----------- Real estate 3,022 3,070 Furniture and facilities 9 12 Machines and equipment 35 52 Hardware 34 18 Totals as of 09.30.08 3,100 - Totals as of 12.31.07 - 3,152
60 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Goodwill For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 presented in comparative format. (figures stated in thousands of pesos) Schedule B
At Balance beginning at fiscal Main account of year Increases year end ------------- --------- --------- --------- Goodwill (Schedule C) 12,788 - 12,788 Totals as of 09.30.08 12,788 - 12,788 Totals as of 12.31.07 - 12,788 12,788 Amortizations ----------------------------------------------------------- Accumulated For the period Accumulated at beginning --------------- at the close Main account of year Withdrawals Rate % Amount of year ------------- ------------ ----------- ------ ------ ------------ Goodwill (Schedule C) 533 - 10 959 1,492 Totals as of 09.30.08 533 - 959 1,492 Totals as of 12.31.07 - - 533 533 Net book value for Net book previous Main account value fiscal year ------------- -------- ----------- Goodwill (Schedule C) 11,296 12,255 Totals as of 09.30.08 11,296 - Totals as of 12.31.07 - 12,255
61 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Investments in shares and other negotiable securities Equity investments For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 presented in comparative format. (figures stated in thousands of pesos) Schedule C
Residual Recorded Issuance and Equity value value characteristics of the Face Acquisition Market method as of as of securities Class value Number cost price value 09.30.08 12.31.07 ------------------------- ------------ ------- ----------- ----------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Current investments (*) Government securities from abroad (Note 9 and Schedule G) 172 173 173 - Negotiable obligations (Note 12 and Schedule G) - - - - 665 ----------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total 172 173 - 173 665 =========== ========= ========= ========= ========= Non-current investments Corporations. Section 33 of Law No.19,550: Controlled Companies (Notes 9 and 11): Banco de Galicia y Buenos Class "A" Aires S.A. ordinary 0.001 101 Class "B" ordinary 0.001 532,293,758 532,293,859 3,027,406 2,049,331 1,851,974 1,851,974 1,700,152 Goodwill (Schedule B) 12,788 - - 11,296 12,255 Galicia Warrants S.A. Ordinary 0.001 175,000 11,829 - 6,781 6,781 4,819 Galval Agente de Valores S.A. Ordinary 0.001 16,874,250 1,867 - 2,457 2,457 2,678 Net Investment S.A. Ordinary 0.001 10,500 22,484 - 546 546 1,078 Sudamericana Holding S.A. Ordinary 0.001 162,447 42,918 - 61,819 61,819 47,761 GV Mandataria de Valores S.A. Ordinary 0.001 10,800 11 - 7 7 - ----------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Subtotal 3,119,303 2,049,331 1,923,584 1,934,880 1,768,743 ----------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Other (*) Negotiable obligations (Notes 9 and 12 and Schedule G) 639 - - 645 1,943 ----------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Subtotal 639 - - 645 1,943 ----------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total 3,119,942 2,049,331 1,923,584 1,935,525 1,770,686 =========== ========= ========= ========= =========
---------- (*) Include accrued interest, if applicable. 62 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Investments in shares and other negotiable securities Equity investments (continued) For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 presented in comparative format. (figures stated in thousands of pesos) Schedule C (continued)
INFORMATION ON THE ISSUING COMPANIES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Latest financial statements (Note 11) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Issuance and Principal Percentage of characteristics line of Shareholders' equity held in the of the securities business Date Capital Stock Net income equity capital stock ------------------------- ------------- -------- ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------------ Non-current investments Corporations. Section 33 of Law No.19,550: Controlled Companies (Notes 9 and 11): Banco de Galicia y Buenos Financial Aires S.A. Activities 09.30.08 562,327 154,447(1) 1,913,851 94.659191 Issuance of deposit certificates Galicia Warrants S.A. and warrants 09.30.08 200 3,143(1) 7,739 87.500000 Galval Agente de Valores Custody of S.A. Securities 09.30.08 1,978(2) (222)(1) 2,457 100.000000 Financial and Investment Net Investment S.A. Activities 09.30.08 12 (602)(1) 624 87.500000 Financial and Investment Sudamericana Holding S.A. Activities 06.30.08 186 20,596(3) 70,573 87.500337 GV Mandataria de Valores S.A. Agent 09.30.08 12 (5)(4) 7 90.000000
---------- (1) For the nine-month period ended 09.30.08. (2) Equivalent to 16,874 thousand Uruguayan pesos. (3) For the fiscal year ended 06.30.08. (4) For the 201-day period ended 09.30.08. 63 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Other Investments For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 presented in comparative format. (figures stated in thousands of pesos) Schedule D Value recorded Value recorded Main account and characteristics at 09.30.08 at 12.31.07 --------------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- Current investments (*) Deposits in special current accounts (Notes 9 and 12 and Schedule G) 2,363 1,548 Mutual Funds (Note 9 and Schedule G) 106 3,212 Time deposits (Notes 9 and 12 and Schedule G) 13,884 10,947 -------------- -------------- Total 16,353 15,707 ============== ============== ---------- (*) Include accrued interest, if applicable. 64 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Allowances For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 presented in comparative format. (figures stated thousands of pesos and thousands of U.S. dollars) Schedule E
Balances at beginning of Balances at Captions fiscal year Increases Decreases period end -------------------------------------------------- --------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- Deducted from Assets: Due to impairment of value - Assets due to deferred tax (Notes 3, 9 and 14) - 2,131 - 2,131 Total as of 09.30.08 - 2,131 - 2,131 Total as of 12.31.07 - - - -
65 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 presented in comparative format. (figures stated in thousands of pesos and thousands of U.S. dollars) Schedule G
Amount in Amount in Argentine Argentine currency currency Amount and type of Exchange as of Amount and type of as of Captions foreign currency rate 09.30.08 foreign currency 12.31.07 ------------------------------------- -------------------- ------------ ----------- ------------------------- ----------- Assets Current assets Cash and due from banks - Cash US$ - - US$ 0.16 1 Investments - Deposits in special current accounts US$ 763.35 3.095 2,363 US$ 497.76 1,548 - Mutual Funds US$ - - US$ 712.45 2,215 - Time deposits US$ 3,530.83 3.095 10,928 US$ 3,174.70 9,870 - Government securities from abroad US$ 56.00 3.095 173 US$ - - - Negotiable obligations US$ - - US$ 213.85 665 Other receivables - Deposit as per Decree 616/2005 (Note 10) US$ - - US$ 24,000.00 74,616 - Promissory notes receivable US$ 1,134.62 3.095 3,512 US$ - - ----------- ----------- Total Current Assets 16,976 88,915 ----------- ----------- Non-current assets Other receivables - Sundry debtors US$ 617.31 3.095 1,911 US$ 617.31 1,919 - Promissory notes receivable US$ 12,815.70 3.095 39,665 US$ 13,995.04 43,511 Investments - Negotiable obligations US$ 208.32 3.095 645 US$ 624.97 1,943 - Equity investments US$ 793.80 3.095 2,457 US$ 861.49 2,678 ----------- ----------- Total Current Assets 44,678 50,051 ----------- ----------- Total assets 61,654 138,966 =========== =========== Liabilities Current liabilities Loans From financial institution from abroad US$ 62,726.95 3.135 196,649 US$ 20,721.11 65,251 Other liabilities - Sundry creditors US$ - - US$ 3.18 10 - Provision for expenses US$ 207.47 3.135 650 US$ 281.33 886 ----------- ----------- Total Current Liabilities 197,299 66,147 ----------- ----------- Non-current liabilities Loans From financial institution from abroad US$ - - US$ 62,000.00 195,238 ----------- ----------- Total Non-Current Liabilities - 195,238 ----------- ----------- Total Liabilities 197,299 261,385 =========== ===========
66 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Information required by Section 64, subsection b) of Law No. 19,550 For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 presented in comparative format. (figures stated in thousands of pesos) Schedule H
Total as of Administrative Total as of Captions 09.30.08 Expenses 09.30.07 -------------------------------------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- Salaries and social security contributions 1,820 1,820 1,391 Bonuses 141 141 109 Entertainment, travel, and per diem 38 38 22 Services to the staff 58 58 48 Training expenses 106 106 2 Retirement insurance 413 413 457 Directors' and Syndics' fees 916 916 736 Fees for services 2,172 2,172 2,748 Taxes 4,480 4,480 5,122 Security services 3 3 3 Insurance 218 218 253 Stationery and office supplies 27 27 24 Electricity and communications 60 60 55 Maintenance expenses 8 8 7 Depreciation of fixed assets 74 74 67 Bank charges (*) 10 10 19 Condominium Expenses 46 46 26 General expenses (*) 559 559 543 Vehicle expenses 81 81 69 Leasing of brand (*) 43 43 46 --------------- --------------- --------------- Totals 11,273 11,273 11,747 =============== =============== ===============
---------- (*) Balances net of eliminations corresponding to transactions conducted with companies included in section 33 of Law No. 19,550. See Note 12 to the financial statements. 67 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Additional Information to the Notes to the Financial Statements For the nine-month period commenced January 1, 2008 and ended September 30, 2008, presented in comparative format. (figures stated in thousands of pesos) NOTE 1: SIGNIFICANT SPECIFIC LEGAL SYSTEMS ENTAILING CONTINGENT EXPIRATION OR RESURGENCE OF BENEFITS ENVISAGED BY THOSE REGULATIONS None. NOTE 2: SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE COMPANY ACTIVITIES OR OTHER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT OCCURRED DURING THE PERIODS COVERED BY THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHICH MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON THEIR COMPARISON WITH THOSE PRESENTED IN PREVIOUS PERIODS, OR THOSE THAT SHALL BE PRESENTED IN FUTURE PERIODS. None. NOTE 3: CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIVABLES AND DEBT BALANCES a) Receivables: See Note 9 to the financial statements. b) Debts: See Note 9 to the financial statements. NOTE 4: CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIVABLES AND DEBTS ACCORDING TO THEIR FINANCIAL EFFECTS a) Receivables: See Notes 1.a., 1.b. and 9 and Schedules E and G to the financial statements. b) Debts: See Notes 1.a., 1.b. and 9 and Schedules E and G to the financial statements. NOTE 5: BREAKDOWN OF PERCENTAGE OF EQUITY INVESTMENTS - SECTION 33 OF LAW 19,550 See Note 11 and Schedule C to the financial statements. NOTE 6: RECEIVABLES FROM OR LOANS GRANTED TO DIRECTORS OR SYNDICS OR THEIR RELATIVES UP TO THE SECOND DEGREE INCLUSIVE As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 there were no receivables from or loans granted to directors or syndics or their relatives up to the second degree inclusive. NOTE 7: PHYSICAL INVENTORY OF INVENTORIES As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company did not have any inventories. NOTE 8: CURRENT VALUES See Notes 1.c. and 1.d. to the financial statements. NOTE 9: FIXED ASSETS See Schedule A to the financial statements. a) Fixed assets that have been technically ppraised: As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company did not have any fixed assets that have been technically appraised. b) Fixed assets not used because they are obsolete: As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company did not have any obsolete fixed assets which have a book value. 68 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Additional Information to the Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos) NOTE 10: EQUITY INVESTMENTS The Company is engaged in financial and investment activities, so the restrictions of Section 31 of Law No. 19,550 do not apply to its equity investments in other companies. NOTE 11: RECOVERABLE VALUES As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the criterion followed by the Company for determining the recoverable value of its fixed assets consisted in using their economic utilization value, based on the possibility of absorbing future depreciation charges with the profits reported by it. NOTE 12: INSURANCE As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the breakdown of insurance policies taken out by the Company for its fixed assets was as follows:
Book Value Book Value Insured as of as of Insured assets Risks covered amount 09.30.08 12.31.07 ----------------- ----------------------------------- ----------- ------------ ------------ Office assets Fire, thunderbolt, and/or explosion 200 78 82
NOTE 13: POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CONTINGENCIES a) Elements used for the calculation of provisions, the total or partial balances of which exceed two percent of Shareholders' equity: None. b) Contingencies which, at the date of the financial statements, are not of remote occurrence, the effects of which have not been given accounting recognition: As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 there were no contingencies which are not of remote occurrence and the effects of which have not been given accounting recognition. NOTE 14: IRREVOCABLE ADVANCES TOWARDS FUTURE SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS a) Status of capitalization arrangements: As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, there were no irrevocable contributions towards future share subscriptions. b) Cumulative unpaid dividends on preferred shares: As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, there were no cumulative unpaid dividends on preferred shares. NOTE 15: RESTRICTIONS ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF RETAINED EARNINGS See Note 13 to the financial statements. 69 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Supplementary and Explanatory Statement by the Board of Directors For the nine-month period commenced January 1, 2008 and ended September 30, 2008, presented in comparative format. (figures stated in thousands of pesos) Pursuant to the provisions of the standards regarding accounting documentation of the Cordoba Stock Exchange Regulations, the Board of Directors hereby submits the following supplementary and explanatory information. A. Current Assets: a) Receivables: 1) See Note 9 to the financial statements. 2) See Notes 3 and 9 to the financial statements. 3) As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company had not set up any allowances or provisions. b) Inventories: As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company did not have any inventories. B. Non-Current Assets: a) Receivables: See Schedule E. b) Inventories: As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company did not have any inventories. c) Investments: See Note 11 and Schedule C to the financial statements. d) Fixed assets: 1) As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company did not have any fixed assets that have been technically appraised. 2) As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company did not have any obsolete fixed assets which have a book value. e) Intangible assets: 1) See Note 1.d and Schedules B and C. 2) As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, there were no deferred charges. C. Current Liabilities: a) Liabilities: 1) See Note 9 to the financial statements. See Notes 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 to the financial statements. D. Allowances and provisions: See Schedule E. E. Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities: See Note 1.b. and Schedule G to the financial statements. F. Shareholders' Equity: 1) As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Shareholders' Equity did not include the Irrevocable Advances towards future share issues account. 2) As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company had not set up any technical appraisal reserve; nor has it reversed any reserve of that kind. 70 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Supplementary and Explanatory Statement by the Board of Directors (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos) G. Miscellaneous: 1) The Company is engaged in financial and investment activities, so the restrictions of Section 31 of Law No. 19,550 do not apply to its equity investments in other companies. 2) See Notes 9 and 12 to the financial statements. 3) As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 there were no receivables from or loans granted to directors or syndics or their relatives up to the second degree inclusive. 4) See Notes 9 and 12 to the financial statements. 5) As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the breakdown of insurance policies taken out by the Company for its fixed assets was as follows:
Book Value Book Value Insured as of as of Insured assets Risks covered amount 09.30.08 12.31.07 ----------------- ----------------------------------- ----------- ------------ ------------ Office assets Fire, thunderbolt, and/or explosion 200 78 82
6) As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, there were no contingencies highly likely to occur which have not been given accounting recognition. 7) As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company did not have any receivables or debts including implicit interest or index adjustments. The Company has complied with the requirements of Section 65 of Law No. 19,550 in these financial statements. Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, November 10, 2008. 71 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Informative Review as of September 30, 2008 and 2007 (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.'s purpose is to become a leading company devoted to providing comprehensive financial services and, at the same time, to continue to strengthen Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.'s position as one of the leading companies in Argentina. This strategy shall be carried out by supplementing the operations and business conducted by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. through equity investments in companies and undertakings, either existing or to be created, engaged in financial activities as they are understood in the modern economy. The income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 amounted to $ 144,593. This profit has been mainly generated as a consequence of the valuation of equity investments in our subsidiaries. On July 24, 2007 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. subscribed an unsecured loan in US Dollars for the amount of US$ 80,000, which use, net of the cash reserves established by Decree No. 616/2005, was for paying Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A's shares. On July 27, 2007 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. subscribed and paid in 93,604,637 class "B" shares with a face value of $ 1 (one Peso) of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. Payment of shares was made in cash for $175,299 and negotiable obligations from Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires due in 2014, with a face value of US$ 102,200. On April 29, 2008, the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. resolved to distribute the Retained Earnings as of December 31, 2007, through the allocation of $2,302 to Legal Reserve and $43,735 to Discretionary Reserve. On July 28, 2008, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. paid the first installment of the above-referred loan. BALANCE SHEET FIGURES
09.30.08 09.30.07 09.30.06 09.30.05 09.30.04 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Assets Current Assets 21,849 93,189 354,057 17,682 31,543 Non-current assets 1,980,670 1,777,162 1,361,520 1,598,227 1,579,525 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total assets 2,002,519 1,870,351 1,715,577 1,615,909 1,611,068 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Liabilities Current Liabilities 203,415 65,178 15,460 16,686 4,853 Non-current liabilities 6 195,311 6 6 51,016 Total Liabilities 203,421 260,489 15,466 16,692 55,869 Shareholders' equity 1,799,098 1,609,862 1,700,111 1,599,217 1,555,199 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total 2,002,519 1,870,351 1,715,577 1,615,909 1,611,068 ========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
NET INCOME STATEMENT FIGURES
09.30.08 09.30.07 09.30.06 09.30.05 09.30.04 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Ordinary operating result 157,669 960 5,126 177,314 ( 75,176) Financial results (11,618) 4,373 109,977 (1,149) 9,855 Other income and expenses (1,753) (855) 1,617 (133,620) 604 Ordinary net income/(loss) 144,298 4,478 116,720 42,545 (64,717) Income tax 295 (3,084) (43,385) 37,134 (9,493) Net income/(loss) 144,593 1,394 73,335 79,679 (74,210)
72 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Informative Review as of September 30, 2008 and 2007 (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) RATIOS
09.30.08 09.30.07 09.30.06 09.30.05 09.30.04 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Liquidity 0.10741 1.42976 22.90149 1.05969 6.49969 Credit standing 8.84421 6.18015 109.92571 95.80739 27.83653 Capital assets 0.98909 0.95018 0.79362 0.98906 0.98042
The individual financial statements have been considered in order to disclose the Balance Sheet figures and net Income statement figures, as the consolidated financial statements are presented in line with the provisions of Communique "A" 3147 from the Argentine Central Bank and supplementary regulations regarding financial reporting requirements for the publication of quarterly and annual financial statements, and observing the guidelines of Technical Pronouncement No. 8 of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences. Equity investments in other companies o Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. See the above-mentioned Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements. o Net Investment S.A. The reorganization process through which Net Investment S.A, the absorbing company, and its controlled companies, B2Agro S.A. and Tradecom Argentina S.A. were merged was registered with the Corporation Control Authority on February 1, 2007. In accordance with the above-mentioned paragraph, the Corporate Bylaws were amended. The new corporate purpose is to develop and operate electronic businesses through the Internet. During 2007, the company oriented its efforts towards the improvement of the tools used by its customers as well as the development of products that can meet its potential customers' needs. During this period, the company took actions related to perform a change in the institutional image and products, in order to improve its presence in the market to win over new customers and create current customer loyalty. Furthermore, the company is working on its organizational structure in order to strengthen the company's strategic areas and be able to encourage new business opportunities. During the last quarter, the creation of commercial teams was consolidated, what allowed the company to approach customers in a more methodological manner, thus making sales and increasing the volume of proposals. o Sudamericana Holding S.A. Sudamericana Holding S.A. is a holding company providing life, retirement, property, and casualty insurance and insurance brokerage services. The equity investment held by Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. in this company is 87.50%. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has the remaining 12.50%. The insurance business undertaken by the Company through its interest in Sudamericana Holding S.A. is part of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.'s strategy to strengthen its position as a leading financial services provider. Joint production of the insurance companies controlled by Sudamericana Holding S.A. in the life, retirement and property insurance business, during the nine-month period commenced on January 1, 2008 and ended on September 30, 2008, amounted to $ 211,728. 73 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Informative Review as of September 30, 2008 and 2007 (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) As of September 30, 2008, these companies had approximately 3.9 million insured in all their lines of business. From a commercial standpoint, within a more favorable context, the company maintains its purpose of taking advantage of the greater demand for insurance coverage to significantly increase the companies' sales. As a result of this effort, the premium volume for the third quarter of 2008 exceeded that for the same period of the previous year by 119%. o Galicia Warrants S.A. Galicia Warrants S.A. was founded in 1993 and, since then, its main purpose has been to provide solutions to short- and mid-term financing and inventory control by means of the issuance of deposit certificates and warrants, pursuant to Law 9,643, which governs such activity as well as the storage of merchandise in general. The equity investment held by Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. in this company is 87.50%, while the remaining 12.50% interest is held by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. In addition to its offices in the city of Buenos Aires, Galicia Warrants S.A. has an office in the city of San Salvador, province of Entre Rios, and another in the city of Tucuman. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, net income from services increased to $ 9,900, with a pretax net income of $ 4,800. As of September 30, 2008, Galicia Warrants S.A. had third parties' merchandise under custody, made up of different products, for $ 121,000. Galicia Warrants S.A. has increased the storage of merchandise in general thanks to the increasing level of industrial activity, thus meeting through its services the higher demand of customers generated by higher production volumes and a more active demand from local and foreign markets. We believe this tendency will continue during this fiscal year. o Galval Agente de Valores S.A. Galval Agente de Valores S.A. is a direct user of the Free-trade Zone of Montevideo and provides services as a securities agent in Uruguay. On February 4, 2005, the Uruguayan Central Bank decided to conclusively confirm the registration of the Company with the Registry of the Stock Exchange. As from September, 2005, Galval Agente de Valores S.A. started to operate in a gradual manner and, as of September 30, 2008 it holds customers' securities in custody for US$ 83,595, of which US$ 12,600 correspond to the holding of securities belonging to Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. We believe that, during fiscal year 2008, the total number of new accounts and the deposits held in custody shall experience a substantial increase, what will be reflected in an increase in income from services corresponding to commissions from custody maintenance. 74 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. "Corporation which has not adhered to the optional system for the mandatory acquisition of shares in a public offering" Informative Review as of September 30, 2008 and 2007 (continued) (figures stated in thousands of pesos ($) and thousands of U.S. dollars (US$)) Furthermore, we believe a significant increase in income from securities trading operations will take place. o GV Mandataria de Valores S.A. On July 16, 2008, GV Mandataria de Valores S.A. was registered with the Corporation Control Authority (I.G.J.). The Company's main purpose is to represent, act as agent and carry out other brokerage activities of any sort, both for domestic and foreign companies. At the date of these financial statements, the Company has not undertaken any commercial activities. Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.'s outlook for the current fiscal year is basically linked to the development of the Argentine economy, and particularly the evolution of the financial system. Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, November 10, 2008. 75 REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY SYNDICS' COMMITTEE To the Directors of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. Tte. Gral. Juan D. Peron 456 - 2(nd) floor Autonomous City of Buenos Aires 1. In our capacity as Syndics of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A., we have performed a limited review of the Balance Sheet of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (the "Company") as of September 30, 2008, and the related Income Statement, Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity and Statement of Cash Flows for the nine-month period then ended, as well as supplementary Notes 1 to 17, Schedules A, B, C, D, E, G and H, the Additional Information to the Notes to the Financial Statements required by Section 68 of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange regulations and the Supplementary and Explanatory Statement by the Board of Directors, required by the regulations concerning Accounting Documentation of the Cordoba Stock Exchange, and the Informative Review to that date, which have been submitted by the Company to our consideration. Furthermore, we have performed a limited review of the consolidated financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. and its subsidiaries for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, with Notes 1 to 24, which are presented as supplementary information. The preparation and issuance of those financial statements are the responsibility of the Company. 2. Our work was conducted in accordance with standards applicable to syndics in Argentina. These standards require the application of the procedures established by Technical Pronouncement No. 7 of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences for limited reviews of financial statements for interim periods, and include verifying the consistency of the documents reviewed with the information concerning corporate decisions, as disclosed in minutes, and the conformity of those decisions with the law and the bylaws insofar as concerns formal and documental aspects. For purposes of our professional work, we have reviewed the work performed by the external auditors of the Company, Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L., who issued their limited review report on November 10 2008, in accordance with auditing standards applicable in Argentina for limited reviews of financial statements for interim periods. A limited review mainly involves applying analytical procedures to the accounting information and making inquiries to the staff responsible for accounting and financial issues. The scope of such review is substantially more limited than that of an audit of the financial statements, the objective of which is to issue an opinion on the financial statements as a whole. Therefore, we do not express such an opinion. We have not evaluated the business criteria regarding the different areas of the Company, as these matters are its exclusive responsibility. In addition, we have verified that the Additional Information to the Notes to the Financial Statements, the Supplementary and Explanatory Statement by the Board of Directors, and the Informative Review, for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 contain the information required by Section 68 of the Rules and Regulations of the Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires Stock Exchange), Section 2 of the Rules concerning Accounting Documentation of the Cordoba Stock Exchange Regulations and Regulations of the National Securities Commission, respectively, and insofar as concerns our field of competence, that the numerical data contained therein are in agreement with the Company's accounting records and other relevant documentation. Assumptions and projections on future events contained in that documentation are the exclusive responsibility of the Board of Directors. We also report that, in compliance with the legality control that is part of our field of competence, during this period we have applied the procedures described in Section 294 of Law No. 19,550, which we deemed necessary according to the circumstances. 3. The subsidiary Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has prepared its financial statements following the valuation and disclosure criteria established by Argentine Central Bank regulations, which have been taken as the basis for calculating the equity method value and preparing the consolidated financial statements of the Company. As mentioned in Note 2.c to the consolidated financial statements, those criteria for valuing certain assets and liabilities and the regulations on financial reporting issued by the control body differ from the professional accounting standards applicable in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. 4. Based on our review, with the scope mentioned in paragraph 2 above, we report that the financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. as of September 30, 2008 and its consolidated financial statements at that date, detailed in item 1 above, prepared in accordance with Argentine Central Bank regulations and, except as mentioned in paragraph 3 above, with accounting standards applicable in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, give consideration to all significant facts and circumstances which are known to us and, in relation to said financial statements, we have no observations to make. In compliance with the legality control that is part of our field of competence, we have no observations to make. As regards the Additional Information to the Notes to the Financial Statements, the Supplementary and Explanatory Statement by the Board of Directors, and the Informative Review, for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, we have no observations to make insofar as concerns our field of competence, and the assertions on future events are the exclusive responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors. Furthermore, we report that the accompanying financial statements stem from accounting records kept, in all formal aspects, in compliance with legal regulations prevailing in Argentina. Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, November 10, 2008. Supervisory Syndics' Committee [GRAPHIC OMITTED] PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L. Firma miembro de PricewaterhouseCoopers Bouchard 557, Piso 7(degree) C1106ABG - Ciudad de Buenos Aires Tel. (54-11) 4850-0000 Fax (54-11) 4850-1800 www.pwc.com/ar Limited Review Report To the Chairman and Directors of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. Legal address: Tte. Gral. Juan D. Peron 456 - 2(nd) floor Autonomous City of Buenos Aires C.U.I.T. 30-70496280-7 1. We have performed a limited review of the Balance Sheet of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. as of September 30, 2008, and the related income statements, statements of changes in shareholders' equity and statements of cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, as well as supplementary Notes 1 to 17 and Schedules A, B, C, D, E, G and H, the Additional Information to the Notes to the Financial Statements required by Section 68 of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange regulations, and the Supplementary and Explanatory Statement by the Board of Directors, as required by the rules concerning Accounting Documentation Regulations of the Cordoba Stock Exchange Regulations and the Informative Review to those dates, which supplement them. Furthermore, we have performed a limited review of the consolidated Balance Sheet of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. as of September 30, 2008, and the consolidated income statements and consolidated statements of cash flows and cash equivalents for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, together with Notes 1 to 24, which are presented as supplementary information. The preparation and issuance of those financial statements are the responsibility of the Company. 2. Our review was limited to the application of the procedures set forth by Technical Pronouncement No. 7 of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences for limited reviews of financial statements for interim periods, which mainly involve applying analytical procedures to the financial statement figures and making inquiries to the Company staff responsible for preparing the information included in the financial statements and its subsequent analysis. The scope of these reviews is substantially more limited than that of an audit examination, the purpose of which is to express an opinion on the financial statements under examination. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the Company's financial condition, the results of its operations, changes in its shareholders' equity and cash flows, or on its consolidated financial condition, the consolidated results of its operations and consolidated cash flows. 3. The subsidiary Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has prepared their financial statements following the valuation and disclosure criteria established by Argentine Central Bank regulations, which have been taken as the basis for calculating the equity method value and preparing the consolidated financial statements of the Company. As mentioned in Note 2c. to the consolidated financial statements, the abovementioned valuation criteria regarding certain assets and liabilities, and the regulations on the financial reporting issued by the control body, differ from the Argentine professional accounting standards in force in the City of Buenos Aires. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS 4. On February 13, 2008 we issued our audit report on the Company's financial statements and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 with an unqualified opinion regarding the Argentine Central Bank's regulations and departures from professional accounting standards similar to those indicated in item 3 above. 5. Based on the work done and on our examination of the financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. and its consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 mentioned in item 4, we express the following: a) the financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. as of September 30, 2008 and 2007 and its consolidated financial statements at those dates, detailed in item 1 above, prepared in accordance with Argentine Central Bank regulations and, except as mentioned in item 3 above, with professional accounting standards applicable in the City of Buenos Aires, give consideration to all significant facts and circumstances which are known to us and, in relation to said financial statements, we have no observations to make. b) the comparative information included in the parent-only and consolidated balance sheet and in supplementary Notes and Schedules to the attached financial statements stems from financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. as of December 31, 2007. 6. As called for by the regulations in force, we report that: a) The financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. and its consolidated financial statements have been transcribed to the "Inventory and Balance Sheet" book and, insofar as concerns our field of competence, are in compliance with the provisions of the Law Governing Commercial Companies, and pertinent resolutions of the National Securities Commission. b) The financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. stem from accounting records kept, in all formal aspects, in compliance with legal regulations. c) We have read the Additional Information to the Notes to the Financial Statements required by Section 68 of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange regulations, the Supplementary and Explanatory Statement by the Board of Directors, required by the regulations concerning Accounting Documentation of the Cordoba Stock Exchange and the Informative Review as of September 30, 2008 and 2007, about which, insofar as concerns our field of competence, we have no significant observations to make other than the one mentioned in item 3 above. Projections about future events contained in that information are the exclusive responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors. d) As of September 30, 2008, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.'s accrued debt with the Integrated Pension and Survivor's Benefit System, which stems from the accounting records, amounted to $ 32,180.84, which was not yet due at that date. Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, November 10, 2008. PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO. S.R.L.