EX-99.1 2 d781471dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

 

LOGO


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

 

Fiscal Year No. 16, commenced January 1, 2014

Legal Domicile: Tte. Gral. Juan D. Perón No. 430 – 25th floor, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Principal Line of Business: Financial and Investment Activities

Registration No. with the Corporation Control Authority (I.G.J.): 12,749

Sequential Number – Corporation Control Authority: 1,671,058

Date of Registration with the Corporation Control Authority (I.G.J.):

Of Bylaws: September 30, 1999

Date of Latest Amendment to Bylaws: July 16, 2010

Date of Expiration of the Company’s Bylaws: June 30, 2100

Information on the Controlling Company:

Company’s Name: EBA HOLDING S.A.

Principal Line of Business: Financial and Investment Activities

Interest Held by the Controlling Company in the Shareholders’ Equity as of 06.30.14: 21.63%

Interest held by the Controlling Company in the Votes as of 06.30.14: 57.98%

Capital Status as of 06.30.14 (Note 8 to the Financial Statements):

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos for “Subscribed”, “Paid-in” and “Registered” Shares)

 

Shares  

Amount

     Type    Voting Rights per
Share
   Subscribed      Paid-in      Registered  
  281,221,650       Ordinary Class “A”,

Face Value of 1

   5      281,222         281,222         281,222   
  1,019,042,947       Ordinary Class “B”,

Face Value of 1

   1      1,019,043         1,019,043         1,019,043   

 

 

          

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  1,300,264,597       —      —        1,300,265         1,300,265         1,300,265   

 

 

          

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

1


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

    

Notes

   06.30.14     12.31.13  

Assets

       

Cash and Due from Banks

        14,687,978        12,560,345   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash

        2,830,456        2,930,380   

Financial Institutions and Correspondents

        11,857,522        9,629,965   

Argentine Central Bank (B.C.R.A.)

        11,723,232        9,473,778   

Other Local Financial Institutions

        32,622        36,014   

Foreign

        101,668        120,173   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Government and Private Securities

   3      10,322,671        3,987,329   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Holdings Recorded at Fair Market Value

        2,292,882        742,873   

Holdings Recorded at their Acquisition Cost plus the I.R.R.

        550,156        1,137,013   

Instruments Issued by the Argentine Central Bank

        7,466,992        2,077,018   

Investments in Listed Private Securities

        12,641        30,425   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans

   4 and 5      58,846,394        55,264,926   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

To the Non-financial Public Sector

        14,454        12,570   

To the Financial Sector

        723,240        632,838   

Interbank Loans (Call Money Loans Granted)

        238,208        135,000   

Other Loans to Local Financial Institutions

        422,803        462,927   

Accrued Interest, Adjustments and Exchange Rate Differences Receivable

        62,229        34,911   

To the Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

        60,628,167        56,748,165   

Overdrafts

        4,872,155        3,323,226   

Promissory Notes

        13,781,179        13,322,514   

Mortgage Loans

        1,798,924        1,803,375   

Collateral Loans

        506,993        480,707   

Personal Loans

        7,849,786        8,050,655   

Credit Card Loans

        29,007,425        27,388,708   

Others

        2,092,029        1,825,190   

Accrued Interest, Adjustments and Exchange Rate Differences Receivable

        954,712        826,668   

Unearned Discount

        (233,973     (270,564

Unallocated Collections

        (1,063     (2,314

Allowances

   6      (2,519,467     (2,128,647
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

        6,473,005        5,696,143   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Argentine Central Bank

        1,018,997        1,048,268   

Amounts Receivable for Spot and Forward Sales to be Settled

        1,195,061        199,623   

Securities Receivable under Spot and Forward Purchases to be Settled

        484,435        248,613   

Others Not Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

   7      2,399,296        2,505,274   

Unlisted Negotiable Obligations

   5      738,102        1,091,061   

Balances from Forward Transactions without Delivery of Underlying Asset to be Settled

   8      42,554        15,068   

Others Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

   5      715,531        664,859   

Accrued Interest Receivable Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

   5      4,438        2,810   

Allowances

        (125,409     (79,433
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Receivables from Financial Leases

        1,084,585        1,128,067   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Receivables from Financial Leases

   5      1,076,845        1,121,026   

Accrued Interest and Adjustments Receivable

   5      21,625        23,024   

Allowances

        (13,885     (15,983

The accompanying notes 1 to 38 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

2


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

     Notes    06.30.14     12.31.13  

Equity Investments

   9      57,165        89,953   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

In Financial Institutions

        4,032        3,231   

Others

        55,068        108,817   

Allowances

        (1,935     (22,095
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Receivables

        1,395,225        1,161,669   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Receivables for Assets Sold

   5      10,213        9,811   

Minimum Presumed Income Tax – Tax Credit

   1.15      10,328        16,899   

Others

   10      1,496,352        1,262,530   

Other Accrued Interest and Adjustments Receivable

        19,317        11,416   

Allowances

        (140,985     (138,987
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Bank Premises and Equipment

   11      1,437,218        1,394,243   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Assets

   12      255,886        233,479   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Intangible Assets

   13      1,614,269        1,434,230   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Goodwill

        29,827        13,249   

Organization and Development Expenses

        1,584,442        1,420,981   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unallocated Items

        8,090        4,022   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Assets

   14      239,490        201,417   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

        96,421,976        83,155,823   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes 1 to 38 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

3


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

     Notes    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Liabilities

        

Deposits

        58,564,028         51,395,323   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-financial Public Sector

        2,209,953         1,706,215   

Financial Sector

        22,047         22,101   

Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

        56,332,028         49,667,007   

Checking Accounts

        14,024,182         11,990,174   

Savings Accounts

        13,001,168         11,801,077   

Time Deposits

        27,954,291         24,875,124   

Investment Accounts

        182,329         68,767   

Others

        539,210         505,869   

Accrued Interest, Adjustments and Exchange Rate Differences Payable

        630,848         425,996   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

        23,393,021         19,333,341   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Argentine Central Bank

        6,910         6,028   

Others

        6,910         6,028   

Banks and International Entities

        1,550,485         679,760   

Unsubordinated Negotiable Obligations

   16      7,059,923         5,787,631   

Amounts Payable for Spot and Forward Purchases to be Settled

        435,240         247,366   

Securities to be Delivered under Spot and Forward Sales to be Settled

        1,332,339         201,123   

Loans from Local Financial Institutions

        1,350,025         1,442,501   

Interbank Loans (Call Money Loans Received)

        30,020         105,500   

Other Loans from Local Financial Institutions

        1,305,313         1,321,031   

Accrued Interest Payable

        14,692         15,970   

Balances from Forward Transactions without Delivery of Underlying Asset to be Settled

   8      21,968         66,908   

Others

   17      11,391,421         10,725,506   

Accrued Interest, Adjustments and Exchange Rate Differences Payable

   16      244,710         176,518   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Liabilities

        2,698,466         2,475,782   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

        14,301         23,165   

Others

   18      2,684,165         2,452,617   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Provisions

   19      396,521         442,872   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subordinated Negotiable Obligations

   16      1,916,614         1,656,297   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unallocated Items

        32,457         15,532   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Liabilities

   20      328,655         287,488   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Minority Interest in Controlled Companies

        659,635         601,959   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

        87,989,397         76,208,594   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity

        8,432,579         6,947,229   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

        96,421,976         83,155,823   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes 1 to 38 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

Memorandum Accounts

   Notes    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Debit

        93,490,411         91,306,310   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contingent

        20,055,273         19,403,715   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans Obtained (Unused Balances)

        —           64,202   

Guarantees Received

        12,994,945         13,055,174   

Others not Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

        20,937         16,780   

Contingencies re. Contra Items

        7,039,391         6,267,559   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Control

        55,690,113         48,697,309   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans Classified as Irrecoverable

        2,801,562         2,429,743   

Others

   21      50,933,680         44,930,819   

Control re. Contra Items

        1,954,871         1,336,747   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivatives

   8      11,587,287         17,068,790   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

“Notional” Value of Forward Transactions without Delivery of Underlying Asset

        6,405,015         11,759,787   

Interest Rate Swaps

        450,268         919,365   

Derivatives re. Contra Items

        4,732,004         4,389,638   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Trust Accounts

        6,157,738         6,136,496   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Trust Funds

   22      6,157,738         6,136,496   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Credit

        93,490,411         91,306,310   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contingent

        20,055,273         19,403,715   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans Granted (Unused Balances) Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

   5      4,754,273         4,423,341   

Guarantees Granted to the Argentine Central Bank

        2,277         2,235   

Other Guarantees Granted Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

   5      421,283         430,915   

Other Guarantees Granted not Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

        840,420         619,906   

Others Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

   5      946,658         725,563   

Others not Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

        74,480         65,599   

Contingencies re. Contra Items

        13,015,882         13,136,156   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Control

        55,690,113         48,697,309   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Checks and Drafts to be Credited

        1,950,711         1,310,307   

Others

        4,160         26,440   

Control re. Contra Items

        53,735,242         47,360,562   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivatives

   8      11,587,287         17,068,790   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

“Notional” Value of Forward Transactions without Delivery of Underlying Asset

        4,732,004         4,389,638   

Derivatives re. Contra Items

        6,855,283         12,679,152   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Trust Accounts

        6,157,738         6,136,496   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Trust Liabilities re. Contra Items

        6,157,738         6,136,496   

The accompanying notes 1 to 38 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

     Notes    06.30.14      06.30.13  

Financial Income

        9,999,879         5,692,537   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest on Cash and Due from Banks

        —           11   

Interest on Loans to the Financial Sector

        90,131         41,740   

Interest on Overdrafts

        701,328         398,586   

Interest on Promissory Notes

        1,751,471         1,059,623   

Interest on Mortgage Loans

        162,294         85,665   

Interest on Collateral Loans

        41,529         26,738   

Interest on Credit Card Loans

        3,019,482         2,020,871   

Interest on Financial Leases

        112,166         84,869   

Interest on Other Loans

        1,809,811         1,497,326   

Net Income from Government and Private Securities

        1,169,092         366,237   

Interest on Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

        106,656         27,876   

Net Income from Secured Loans - Decree No. 1387/01

        2,158         1,504   

C.E.R. Adjustment

        821         421   

Others

        1,032,940         81,070   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Expenses

        5,213,942         2,632,359   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest on Savings Account Deposits

        887         2,364   

Interest on Time Deposits

        3,351,139         1,570,442   

Interest on Interbank Loans Received (Call Money Loans)

        12,835         5,037   

Interest on Other Loans from Financial Institutions

        71,573         41,571   

Interest on Other Liabilities Resulting From Financial Brokerage

        776,500         414,794   

Interest on Subordinated Negotiable Obligations

        149,129         71,769   

Other Interest

        31,114         13,940   

Net Income from Options

        —           2,487   

C.E.R. Adjustment

        195         277   

Contributions Made to Deposit Insurance Fund

        46,648         35,395   

Exchange Rate Differences on Gold and Foreign Currency

        87,585         30,112   

Others

   24      686,337         444,171   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross Financial Brokerage Margin

        4,785,937         3,060,178   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Provision for Loan Losses

        1,248,470         875,684   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from Services

        3,694,113         2,875,006   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Related to Lending Transactions

        781,500         753,855   

Related to Borrowing Transactions

        550,526         437,935   

Other Commissions

        105,442         88,282   

Others

   24      2,256,645         1,594,934   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expenses For Services

        1,171,361         913,101   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commissions

        570,876         433,639   

Others

   24      600,485         479,462   

The accompanying notes 1 to 38 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

     Notes    06.30.14     06.30.13  

Administrative Expenses

        4,343,128        3,543,351   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Personnel Expenses

        2,489,596        2,070,454   

Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

        40,309        30,179   

Other Fees

        98,753        96,078   

Advertising and Publicity

        202,433        185,921   

Taxes

        388,595        285,012   

Depreciation of Bank Premises and Equipment

   11      82,680        73,190   

Amortization of Organization Expenses

   13      148,497        120,651   

Other Operating Expenses

        542,144        428,475   

Others

        350,121        253,391   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income from Financial Brokerage

        1,717,091        603,048   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from Insurance Activities

   25      567,212        446,532   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Minority Interest

        (83,023     (100,474
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Income

        483,067        310,122   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income from Equity Investments

        51,235        44,234   

Penalty Interest

        151,443        98,170   

Loans Recovered and Allowances Reversed

        155,625        109,531   

Others

   24      124,764        58,187   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Losses

        198,619        112,323   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Penalty Interest and Charges in favor of the Argentine Central Bank

        18        31   

Provisions for Losses on Miscellaneous Receivables and Other Provisions

        122,604        63,772   

C.E.R. Adjustment

        1        29   

Amortization of Differences Arising from Court Resolutions

        2,683        4,846   

Depreciation and Losses from Miscellaneous Assets

   12      667        485   

Amortization of Goodwill

   13      2,930        970   

Others

   24      69,716        42,190   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income before Income Tax

        2,485,728        1,146,905   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Tax

   1.14      961,783        486,165   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income for the Period

   27      1,523,945        660,740   

The accompanying notes 1 to 38 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

     Notes    06.30.14     06.30.13  

Changes in Cash and Cash Equivalents

       

Cash at Beginning of Fiscal Year

   29      15,823,881        11,323,978   

Cash at Period-end

   29      21,239,885        10,755,761   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Cash, Net (in Constant Currency)

        5,416,004        (568,217
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Causes for Changes in Cash (in Constant Currency)

       

Operating Activities

       

Net Collections/(Payments) for:

       

Government and Private Securities

        (1,949,223     (462,040

Loans

       

To the Financial Sector

        58,926        (53,730

To the Non-financial Public Sector

        (61     (54,327

To the Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

        3,497,887        (764,696

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

        1,962,781        (489,909

Receivables from Financial Leases

        157,083        (53,285

Deposits

       

From the Financial Sector

        (54     (8,513

From the Non-financial Public Sector

        503,738        215,632   

From the Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

        2,526,835        2,081,528   

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       

Financing from the Financial Sector

       

Interbank Loans (Call Money Loans Received)

        (88,335     (32,037

Others (Except from Liabilities Included in Financing Activities)

        335,350        252,640   

Collections related to Income from Services

        4,550,437        3,531,586   

Payments related to Expenses for Services

        (1,040,113     (806,980

Administrative Expenses Paid

        (4,447,796     (3,620,931

Payment of Organization and Development Expenses

        (311,524     (280,777

Collection for Penalty Interest, Net

        151,443        98,139   

Differences Arising from Court Resolutions Paid

        (2,683     (4,846

Collection of Dividends from Other Companies

        23,799        9,519   

Other Collections related to Miscellaneous Profits and Losses

        43,612        54,378   

Net Collections / (Payments) for Other Operating Activities

       

Other Receivables and Miscellaneous Liabilities

        (776,826     (750,162

Other Operating Activities, Net

        (235,799     (46,244

Income Tax and Minimum Presumed Income Tax Payment

        (861,958     (248,830
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Flow Provided by Operating Activities

        4,097,519        (1,433,885
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing Activities

       

Payments for Bank Premises and Equipment, Net

        (108,842     (112,383

Payments for Miscellaneous Assets, Net

        (33,993     (43,587

Payments for Equity Investments

        (49,376     (8,955

Collections from Sale of Equity Investments

        —          926   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Flow Used in Investing Activities

        (192,211     (163,999
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes 1 to 38 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

     Notes    06.30.14     06.30.13  

Financing Activities

       

Net Collections/(Payments) for:

       

Unsubordinated Negotiable Obligations

        9,979        396,188   

Argentine Central Bank

       

Others

        882        1,178   

Banks and International Entities

        679,271        260,428   

Subordinated Negotiable Obligations

        (242,623     (38,491

Loans from Local Financial Institutions

        (164,067     141,934   

Distribution of Dividends

        (49,520     (14,725
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Flow (Used in) / Provided by Financing Activities

        233,922        746,512   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial Income and Holding Gain on Cash and Cash Equivalents (including Interest and Monetary Gain)

        1,276,774        283,155   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Cash, Net

        5,416,004        (568,217
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes 1 to 38 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

NOTE 1. BASIS FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES APPLIED

 

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (the “Company”) was constituted on September 14, 1999, as a financial services holding company organized under the laws of Argentina. The Company’s main asset is its interest in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. (the “Bank”).

The Bank is a private-sector bank that offers a full spectrum of financial services both to individual and corporate customers.

PRESENTATION OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

These consolidated financial statements, which stem from accounting records, have been stated in thousands of Argentine Pesos and are presented in line with the provisions of Argentine Central Bank’s (“B.C.R.A.”) Communiqué “A” 3147 and supplementary regulations regarding financial reporting requirements for the publication of 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 regulations of the National Securities Commission (“C.N.V.”) (text amended in 2013). These financial statements include the balances corresponding to the operations carried out by the Company and its subsidiaries located in Argentina and abroad.

The financial statements of the Company have been consolidated on a line-by-line basis with those of its controlled companies, either directly or indirectly, which are detailed in Note 2.

Due to the fact that the Bank is the Company’s main equity investment, a financial institution subject to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, and pursuant to the regulations of the C.N.V. (text amended in 2013), the Company has adopted the valuation and disclosure criteria applied by the Bank, which in some significant aspects differ from Argentine GAAP in force in Buenos Aires. (See Note 1.16).

Furthermore, the consolidated financial statements of Sudamericana Holding S.A. were prepared in accordance with the disclosure and valuation criteria approved by the Argentine Superintendence of Insurance; which in some aspects differ from Argentine GAAP in force in Buenos Aires, in particular as regards the valuation of investments in Secured Loans and certain Government Securities. Nevertheless, this departure has not produced a significant effect on the financial statements of the Company.

These consolidated financial statements include the balances of its subsidiary abroad: Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. (in liquidation). The conversion into Pesos of this subsidiary’s accounting balances was made according to the following:

 

i. Assets and liabilities were converted into Pesos according to item 1.2 of this Note.

 

ii. Allotted capital has been computed for the actually disbursed restated amounts.

 

iii. Retained earnings were determined as the difference between assets, liabilities and the allotted capital.

 

iv. Net income for the period was determined by the difference between retained earnings at the beginning of the fiscal year and retained earnings at period-end. The balances of income statement accounts were converted into Pesos applying the monthly average exchange rates recorded in each month of this period.

 

v. The significant items arising from intercompany transactions, not involving third parties, have been eliminated from the Balance Sheet and the Income Statement.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

CONSIDERATION OF THE EFFECTS OF INFLATION:

These consolidated 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 Pronouncement No. 6 of F.A.C.P.C.E. In line with Communiqué “A” 3921 of the Argentine Central Bank, 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 that originated after March 1, 2003.

This criterion is not in line with Resolution M.D. No. 41/03 of the Professional Council in Economic Sciences of Buenos Aires (C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A.), which established the discontinuation of the recognition of the changes in the purchasing power of the currency, effective October 1, 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 Argentine Institute of Statistics and Census (I.N.D.E.C.).

COMPARATIVE INFORMATION:

The comparative information in the Balance Sheet, Schedules and Notes corresponds to the end of the previous fiscal year, while that of the Income Statement, the Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Statement of Cash Flows and Cash Equivalents correspond to the same period of the previous fiscal year.

Certain figures in the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2013 have been reclassified for purposes of their presentation in comparative format with those for this period.

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES:

The preparation of financial statements at a given date requires the Company to make estimates and assessments that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, as well as the income and expenses accrued for the period/fiscal year. In this regard, the Company makes estimates in order to calculate, at any given moment, the allowance for uncollectible receivables, the depreciation and amortization charges, the recoverable value of assets, the income tax charge and the provisions for contingencies, among others. Future actual results may differ from estimates and assessments made at the date these financial statements were prepared.

MOST RELEVANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

1.1. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN DOMESTIC CURRENCY

Monetary assets and liabilities which include, where applicable, the interest accrued at period/fiscal year-end, are stated in period-end currency and therefore require no adjustment whatsoever.

1.2. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

Foreign currency assets and liabilities have been stated at the U.S. Dollar exchange rate set by the Argentine Central Bank, in force at the close of operations on the last working day of each month.

As of June 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013, balances in U.S. Dollars were converted applying the reference exchange rate (figures stated in Pesos: $ 8.1327, $ 6.5180 and $ 5.3852, 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 swap rates informed by the Argentine Central Bank.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

Interest receivable or payable has been accrued at period/fiscal year-end, where applicable.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

1.3. GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

Argentine Central Bank regulations set forth, according to the assets’ most probable use, two valuation criteria for holdings of non-financial public sector debt instruments:

a. Fair Market Value: These holdings are government securities and monetary regulation instruments included in the volatilities or present values lists issued by the Argentine Central Bank.

These are recorded at the closing price for each class of securities in the corresponding markets or at their present value, plus the value of amortization and/or interest coupons due and receivable.

b. Acquisition Cost plus the I.R.R.: These include government securities and monetary regulation instruments issued by the Argentine Central Bank that are not included in the preceding item.

These holdings are recorded at their acquisition cost increased on an exponential basis according to their I.R.R. The monthly accrual is charged to income or an asset offset account, depending on the securities involved:

b.1. Government debt instruments subscribed through swap, payment or exchange by any other government debt instruments. In the case the market value of each instrument is lower than its book value, 50% of the monthly accrual of the I.R.R. must be charged against an asset offset account. Said offset account shall be reversed by charging to income to the extent its balance exceeds the positive difference between the market value and book value.

b.2. Monetary regulation instruments issued by the Argentine Central Bank. The monthly accrual of the I.R.R. shall be charged to income.

b.3. Government securities that were not subscribed through swap with no volatility or present value informed by the Argentine Central Bank. These are recorded at the present value of cash flows discounted by the internal rate of return of instruments with similar characteristics and duration and with volatility. When the book value exceeds the present value, the monthly accrual shall be recorded to an asset offset account.

b.4. Argentine Saving Bond for Economic Development (BAADE – Bono Argentino de Ahorro para el Desarrollo Económico) and Saving Promissory Note for Economic Development (Pagaré de Ahorro para el Desarrollo Económico), acquired through primary subscription. These are recorded at their acquisition cost, the monthly accrual of the I.R.R. being charged to income.

Furthermore, those instruments subject to be valued at the fair market value and then decided to be valued at their acquisition cost plus the I.R.R. may be recorded in this item, when the purpose thereof is to obtain contractual cash flows. In these cases, the maximum amount to be used shall not exceed net liquid assets of 40% of deposits.

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, taking into account the above-mentioned valuation criteria, the Company records its holdings as follows:

1.3.1. Holdings Recorded at Fair Market Value

These holdings include trading securities that were valued according to what is stated in item a. above.

The same criterion is applied to holdings of such securities used in loans, as guarantees, transactions to be settled and repo transactions, when appropriate.

1.3.2. Holdings Recorded at their Acquisition Cost plus the I.R.R.

In this account, the Company records Peso-denominated Bonds issued by the Argentine Nation at Badlar rate due 2015 (Bonar 2015), and the Argentine Saving Bond for Economic Development (BAADE), among others.

The holding of such securities has been valued pursuant to the criterion stated in item b. above.

The same criterion was applied to the securities used in loans, as guarantees, transactions to be settled and repo transactions, when appropriate.

1.3.3. Investments in Listed Private Securities

These securities are valued at the period/fiscal year-end closing price in the corresponding market, less estimated selling costs, where applicable.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

1.3.4. Instruments Issued by the Argentine Central Bank

Holdings of instruments issued by the Argentine Central Bank which are included in the volatilities list have been valued at their closing price in the corresponding markets. The same criterion was applied to holdings of such securities used in loans, as guarantees, transactions to be settled and repo transactions, when appropriate.

Holdings of instruments issued by the Argentine Central Bank which are not included in the volatilities list have been valued at their acquisition cost increased on an exponential basis according to their I.R.R. The same criterion was applied to holdings of such securities used in loans, as guarantee and in repo transactions, where appropriate.

1.4. ACCRUAL OF ADJUSTMENTS, INTEREST, EXCHANGE RATE 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, which according to the legal and/or contractual conditions may be applicable, the adjustment by the C.E.R. has been accrued.

For lending transactions, the Company does not recognize interest accrual when debtors are classified in a non-accrual status.

1.5. OTHER RECEIVABLES RESULTING FROM FINANCIAL BROKERAGE

1.5.1. Mutual Fund Units

The holdings of mutual fund units have been valued pursuant to the value published by the mutual fund manager at period/fiscal year-end, less estimated selling costs, when applicable.

1.5.2. Financial Trust Debt Securities - Unlisted

Debt securities added at par have been valued at their technical value; the remaining holdings were valued at their acquisition cost increased on an exponential basis according to their I.R.R.

1.5.3. Participation Certificates in Financial Trusts - Unlisted

Participation certificates in financial trusts are valued taking into account the share in the assets, net of liabilities, which stem from the financial statements of the respective trusts, as modified by the application of the Argentine Central Bank regulations, when applicable.

Trusts — with government-sector assets as underlying assets — have been valued pursuant to the valuation criteria described in item 1.3.2 of this Note. In the particular case of the Participation Certificate in Galtrust I Financial Trust, it has been recorded according to what is stated in item 1.3.b.3 of this Note.

1.5.4. Unlisted Negotiable Obligations

These have been valued at their acquisition cost increased on an exponential basis according to their I.R.R.

1.6. RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL LEASES

These receivables are recorded at the present value of the sum of periodic installments and residual values previously established and calculated pursuant to the terms and conditions agreed upon in the corresponding financial lease agreements by applying their I.R.R.

1.7. EQUITY INVESTMENTS

The Company’s equity investments in companies where it has a significant interest were valued pursuant to the equity method.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

The remaining equity investments were valued at their acquisition cost plus, when applicable, uncollected cash dividends and stock dividends from capitalized profits. An allowance for impairment of value has been established on such equity investments where the book value exceeds the equity method value.

1.8. BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS ASSETS

Bank Premises and Equipment and Miscellaneous Assets have been valued at their acquisition cost, restated at constant currency as mentioned in this Note, net of the corresponding accumulated depreciation.

Financial leases that mainly transfer risks and benefits inherent to the leased property are recognized at the beginning of the lease either by the cash value of the leased property or the present value of cash flows established in the financial lease, whichever is lower.

Depreciation charges are calculated following the straight-line method, at rates determined based on the useful life assigned to the assets, which is 600 months for real estate, up to 120 months for furniture and fixtures and no more than 60 months for the balance of the assets.

The updated residual value of the assets, taken as a whole, does not exceed their value-in-use at period/fiscal year-end.

1.9. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets have been valued at their acquisition cost, restated at constant currency as mentioned in this Note, net of the corresponding accumulated amortization.

Amortization has been recognized on a straight-line basis over 120 months for “Goodwill” and over 60 months for “Organization and Development Expenses”.

Effective March 2003, the Argentine Central Bank established that the difference between the amount paid for 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. 25561, Decree No. 214/02 and supplementary regulations, and the amount resulting from converting deposits at the $ 1.40 per U.S. Dollar exchange rate adjusted by the C.E.R. and interest accrued up to the payment date must also be recorded under this account.

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, this item has been fully amortized; thus total accumulated amortization amounts to $ 894,496 and $ 891,814, respectively.

The Bank carried out the abovementioned amortization for the purposes of complying with the provisions set forth by the Argentine Central Bank only. However, the Bank has repeatedly reserved its right to make claims in view of the negative effect caused on its financial condition by the reimbursement of deposits originally in U.S. Dollars pursuant to court orders, which exceeded the amount established in the aforementioned regulation. On November 30, 2003, the Bank 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 court resolutions.

In June 2014, through Resolution No. 365, the Ministry of Economy and Public Finance rejected the administrative claim filed by the Bank. The Bank is analyzing which course of action to follow.

1.10. MISCELLANEOUS LIABILITIES

1.10.1. Liabilities – Customers Fidelity Program “Quiero” (“I Want”)

The fair value of the points assigned to customers through the “Quiero” (“I Want”) Program is estimated. Said value is assessed by means of the use of a mathematical model that takes into account certain assumptions of exchange percentages, the cost for the exchanged points based on the combination of available products and the preferences of the Bank’s customers, as well as the expiration term of the customers’ non-exchanged points. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the liabilities recorded under “Miscellaneous Liabilities – Others” for its customers’ non-exchanged points amounted to $ 168,919 and $ 129,535, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

1.11. ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS:

1.11.1. Allowances for Loan Losses and Provisions for Contingent Commitments

These have been established based upon the estimated default risk of the Company’s credit assistance granted through its subsidiaries, 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.

1.11.2. Severance Payments

The Company directly charges severance payments to expenses.

The amounts that the Company may possibly have to pay for labor lawsuits are covered by a provision, which is recorded under “Liabilities – Provisions for Severance Payments”.

1.11.3. Liabilities – Other Provisions

Provisions have been set up to cover contingent situations related to labor, commercial, legal, civil and tax issues and other miscellaneous risks that are likely to occur.

1.12. NEGATIVE GOODWILL

The Company recorded a negative goodwill. This stems from the difference between the acquisition cost paid for the companies Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A. and the value of assets and liabilities purchased as of June 30, 2010. Such negative goodwill is recorded under “Liabilities – Provisions”. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, it amounts to $ 99,123 and $ 148,685, respectively, net of amortizations.

The negative goodwill is charged to Income on a straight-line basis during 60 months, pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations.

1.13. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING TRANSACTIONS

They have been recorded as stated in Note 8.

1.14. INCOME TAX

Pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, at the subsidiaries the Bank and Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A., the income tax charge is determined by applying the effective tax rate to the estimated taxable income, without considering the effect of any temporary differences between taxable and book income.

1.15. MINIMUM PRESUMED INCOME TAX

The minimum presumed income tax is determined at the effective rate of 1% of the computable assets at fiscal year-end. Since this tax is supplementary to the income tax, the Company’s tax liability for each fiscal year is to coincide with the higher of the two taxes. However, 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. Recognition and realization of this right stem from the ability to generate future taxable income sufficient for offsetting purposes.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

Based on the foregoing, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company has assets for $ 10,328 and $ 16,899, respectively.

1.16. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL BANK REGULATIONS AND ARGENTINE GAAP IN FORCE IN BUENOS AIRES

The main differences between the valuation and disclosure criteria applied to these consolidated financial statements and Argentine GAAP in force in Buenos Aires are as follows:

1.16.1. Accounting for Income Tax according to the Deferred Tax Method

The subsidiaries Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. and Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. determine the income tax charge by applying the effective tax rate to the estimated taxable income, without considering the effect of any temporary differences between book and taxable income.

Pursuant to Argentine GAAP in force, 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 tax 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 the aforementioned subsidiaries, would determine deferred tax assets amounting to $ 282,019 as of June 30, 2014, and to $ 252,945 as of December 31, 2013.

1.16.2. Valuation of Government Securities

Argentine Central Bank regulations set forth specific valuation criteria for government securities recorded at their acquisition cost plus the I.R.R., which are described in 1.3.b. of this Note. Pursuant to Argentine GAAP in force in Buenos Aires, the above-mentioned assets must be valued at their current value.

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the application of this criterion would determine an increase in Shareholders’ Equity of about $ 6,875 and $ 43,220, respectively, due to the securities held by the Bank

1.16.3. 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 the 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.

1.16.4. Negative Goodwill

A negative goodwill has been recorded which corresponds to the difference between the acquisition cost paid for the companies Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A. and their equity method value estimated at the time of the purchase. Such negative goodwill is recorded under the “Liabilities – Provisions” account.

Pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, the negative goodwill has to be charged to income with regard to the causes that have originated it, not to exceed a 60-month straight-line method amortization. Pursuant to Argentine GAAP, the negative goodwill that is not related to expenses estimations or estimated future losses should be recognized as a gain at the time of the purchase.

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the negative goodwill balance amounts to $ 99,123 and $ 148,685, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

1.16.5. Restructured Loans and Liabilities

Restructured loans and financial obligations are valued based on the actually restructured principal amounts plus accrued interest and principal adjustments, when applicable, minus collections or payments made.

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.

1.16.6. Conversion of Financial Statements

The conversion into Pesos of the financial statements of the foreign subsidiaries for the purposes of their consolidation, made in accordance with the Argentine Central Bank regulations, differs from Argentine GAAP. Argentine GAAP requires 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 period-end currency, when applicable due to the application of Technical Pronouncement No. 17. Exchange-rate differences arising from conversion of the financial statements shall be treated as financial income or expenses, as the case may be.

The application of this criterion that replaces what has been stated in this Note does not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.

1.17. ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (I.F.R.S.) BY THE C.N.V.

The C.N.V. has established the application of Technical Pronouncement No. 26 of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences, which adopts the International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board for certain entities included within the public offering system, whether because of their capital or their notes, or because they have requested to be included in such system, for financial statements corresponding to fiscal years started as from January 1, 2012.

The adoption of such standards is not applicable to the Company since the C.N.V., in Article 2 – Section I – Chapter I of Title IV: Periodic Reporting System of the C.N.V. (text amended in 2013), exempts banks, insurance companies and companies that invest in banks and insurance companies.

With regard to the requirements set forth in the aforementioned article, the following is detailed:

 

  The Company’s corporate purpose is exclusively related to financial and investment activities;

 

  The interest in the Bank accounts for 93.64% of the Company’s assets, being the Company’s main asset;

 

  95.13% of the Company’s income stems from the interest in the Bank’s income; and

 

  The Company has a 100% interest in the Bank, thus having control over such institution. (See also Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements).

In February 2014, the Argentine Central Bank decided financial institutions should comply with the I.F.R.S., effective for fiscal years commenced in January 2018. The Argentine Central Bank shall disclose the tasks to be fulfilled by establishing a schedule until full compliance.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

NOTE 2. CONSOLIDATED CONTROLLED COMPANIES

 

The basic information regarding the Company’s consolidated controlled companies is detailed as follows:

 

Information as of:

   06.30.14  

Issuing Company

   Direct and Indirect Holding  
   Shares      Percentage of Equity Investment Held in  
     Type        Amount          Total Capital          Possible Votes    

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. (*)

   Ordinary      562,326,651         100.00000         100.00000   

Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. (In liquidation) (**)

   Ordinary      174,621         100.00000         100.00000   

Cobranzas Regionales S.A. (***)

   Ordinary      10,000         77.00000         77.00000   

Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.

   Ordinary      475,728         99.84991         99.84991   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

   Ordinary      557,562,500         100.00000         100.00000   

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión

   Ordinary      20,000         100.00000         100.00000   

Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.

   Ordinary      71,314         99.99439         99.99439   

Galicia Cayman S.A.

   Ordinary      132,657,332         100.00000         100.00000   

Galicia Retiro Compañía de Seguros S.A.

   Ordinary      4,512,278         99.99993         99.99993   

Galicia Seguros S.A.

   Ordinary      18,308,870         99.99978         99.99978   

Galicia Valores S.A.

   Ordinary      1,000,000         100.00000         100.00000   

Galicia Warrants S.A.

   Ordinary      1,000,000         100.00000         100.00000   

Net Investment S.A.

   Ordinary      12,000         100.00000         100.00000   

Procesadora Regional S.A.

   Ordinary      16,263,554         78.15000         78.15000   

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

   Ordinary      185,653         100.00000         100.00000   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A. (****)

   Ordinary      2,400         77.00000         77.00000   

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A. (****)

   Ordinary      3,233,283         77.00000         77.00000   

Tarjetas del Mar S.A. (****)

   Ordinary      35,707,712         60.00000         60.00000   

Tarjetas Regionales S.A. (*)

   Ordinary      1,077,774,298         77.00000         77.00000   

 

(*) Ordinary shares A and B. (**) With a F.V. of 1000. (***) With a F.V. of 100. (****) With a F.V. of 10.

 

Information as of:

   12.31.13  

Issuing Company

   Direct and Indirect Holding  
   Shares      Percentage of Equity Investment Held in  
     Type        Amount          Total Capital         Possible Votes    

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. (*)

   Ordinary      560,199,603         99.62174     99.62174

Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. (In liquidation) (**)

   Ordinary      174,621         99.62174     99.62174

Cobranzas Regionales S.A. (***)

   Ordinary      7,671         76.70874     76.70874

Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.

   Ordinary      473,217         99.47222     99.47222

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

   Ordinary      555,516,744         99.63309     99.63309

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión

   Ordinary      19,924         99.62174     99.62174

Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.

   Ordinary      71,276         99.94711     99.94711

Galicia Cayman S.A.

   Ordinary      16,580,168         99.62174     99.62174

Galicia Retiro Compañía de Seguros S.A.

   Ordinary      4,510,142         99.95265     99.95265

Galicia Seguros S.A.

   Ordinary      18,300,173         99.95250     99.95250

Galicia Valores S.A.

   Ordinary      996,221         99.62208     99.62208

Galicia Warrants S.A.

   Ordinary      999,527         99.95272     99.95272

Net Investment S.A.

   Ordinary      11,994         99.95272     99.95272

Procesadora Regional S.A.

   Ordinary      12,661,890         77.85439     77.85439

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

   Ordinary      185,565         99.95272     99.95272

Tarjeta Naranja S.A. (****)

   Ordinary      1,841         76.70874     76.70874

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A. (****)

   Ordinary      2,480,211         76.70874     76.70874

Tarjetas del Mar S.A. (****)

   Ordinary      3,771,369         99.56196     99.56196

Tarjetas Regionales S.A. (*)

   Ordinary      826,747,094         76.70874     76.70874

 

(*) Ordinary shares A and B. It includes 25,454,193 ordinary class “B” shares incorporated due to the Merger described in Note 16 to the Financial Statements. (**) With a F.V. of 1000. (***) With a F.V. of 100. (****) With a F.V. of 10.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

Information as of:

   06.30.14  

Company

   Assets      Liabilities      Shareholders’ Equity      Net Income  

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

     80,419,912         72,232,220         8,187,692         446,856   

Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. (In liquidation)

     82,314         5,172         77,142         (1,130

Cobranzas Regionales S.A.

     30,997         14,663         16,334         1,599   

Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.

     41,038         8,742         32,296         5,716   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

     3,653,946         2,577,877         1,076,069         66,145   

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión

     33,920         10,728         23,192         19,271   

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

     411,228         4,748         406,480         211,490   

Galicia Cayman S.A.

     485,779         —           485,779         (46,808

Galicia Retiro Compañía de Seguros S.A.

     106,328         90,135         16,193         2,516   

Galicia Seguros S.A.

     750,264         487,265         262,999         198,608   

Galicia Valores S.A.

     93,118         60,111         33,007         7,559   

Galicia Warrants S.A.

     49,653         28,720         20,933         6,538   

Net Investment S.A.

     170         6         164         15   

Procesadora Regional S.A.

     25,040         8,605         16,435         545   

Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.

     7,168         3,749         3,419         2,840   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

     11,855,311         9,821,774         2,033,537         221,803   

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

     2,623,985         2,137,813         486,172         99,233   

Tarjetas del Mar S.A.

     561,000         469,559         91,441         9,606   

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

     2,734,114         25,381         2,708,733         340,292   

Information as of:

   12.31.13      06.30.13  

Company

   Assets      Liabilities      Shareholders’ Equity      Net Income  

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

     69,000,176         62,259,344         6,740,832         705,669   

Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. (In liquidation)

     80,558         17,826         62,732         2,003   

Cobranzas Regionales S.A.

     24,863         10,128         14,735         3,379   

Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.

     31,146         4,566         26,580         1,155   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

     3,641,812         2,631,887         1,009,925         75,798   

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión

     33,260         9,338         23,922         3,589   

Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.

     4,337         2,752         1,585         945   

Galicia Cayman S.A.

     435,521         —           435,521         10,527   

Galicia Retiro Compañía de Seguros S.A.

     96,832         81,772         15,060         1,134   

Galicia Seguros S.A.

     634,484         383,467         251,017         142,936   

Galicia Valores S.A.

     55,719         30,271         25,448         1,169   

Galicia Warrants S.A.

     42,890         17,485         25,405         4,141   

Net Investment S.A.

     160         11         149         (3

Procesadora Regional S.A.

     25,835         9,945         15,890         (335

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

     291,079         3,510         287,569         152,182   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

     10,905,765         8,963,681         1,942,084         207,242   

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

     2,292,860         1,869,326         423,534         63,116   

Tarjetas del Mar S.A.

     453,826         403,910         49,916         4,032   

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

     2,512,228         8,534         2,503,694         273,835   

On February 25, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors resolved the following: (i) to issue the statement of willingness to acquire provided for in Section 91, Subsection b) of Law No. 26831 with regard to all the remaining shares of the Bank held by third parties; (ii) to approve the criterion suggested by the Management Division on the fair price provided for in Section 94, second paragraph, of Law No. 26831, and establish it in $ 23.22 (figure stated in Pesos) for each remaining share held by third parties; (iii) to request the National Securities Commission the immediate withdrawal of the Bank from the public offering and listing at the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, under the terms of Section 94, third paragraph, of Law No. 26831; (iv) to appoint the Bank as the financial institution where the Company shall deposit the amount corresponding to the total value of the Bank’s remaining shares; and (v) to give the Bank notice of the statement of willingness to acquire.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

On April 24, 2014, the Board of Directors of the C.N.V. approved the unilateral statement of willingness to acquire issued by the Company. Thus, on May 6, 2014, the amount corresponding to the total value of the Bank’s remaining shares was deposited. The C.N.V.’s approval of the aforementioned proceedings was registered with the Corporation Control Authority (I.G.J.) on July 14, 2014.

On August 4, 2014, the statement of willingness to acquire was executed by public deed, what makes the Company the owner, by operation of law, of all of the Bank’s existing shares, pursuant to the provisions of Section 95 of Law No. 26831.

On April 7, 2014, the Bank presented the Company with an offer to sell 19,000 shares of Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión, representing 95% of the aforementioned company’s capital stock, being the offer considered accepted at the time the buyer made a payment equivalent to 25% of the total purchase price. On April 15, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the purchase of 95% of Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión’s capital stock, and paid 25% of the total agreed price, which amounted to $ 39,482.

Galicia (Cayman) Ltd.’s Shareholders’ Meeting held in March 2014 decided to transfer its domicile in the Cayman Islands to the Republic of Argentina. The company was registered at the Bureau of Legal Entities (Dirección de Personas Jurídicas) of the Province of Mendoza under the name Galicia Cayman S.A.

Tarjetas del Mar S.A.’s General Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, held in May 2014, decided to increase the capital stock in the amount of $ 31,919, which was completely subscribed by Sociedad Anónima Importadora y Exportadora de la Patagonia. By virtue of the aforementioned decision, the company’s capital stock is composed as follows: Banco de Galicia S.A.: 58.8% interest; Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.: 1.2% interest; Sociedad Anónima Importadora y Exportadora de la Patagonia: 40% interest.

The percentage of the controlled companies’ Shareholders’ Equity owned by third parties has been disclosed in the Balance Sheet, under the “Minority Interest in Consolidated Controlled Companies” account.

The gain (loss) on the minority interest is disclosed in the Income Statement under “Minority Interest Gain (Loss)”.

The minority interest percentages at period/fiscal year-end are the following:

 

Information as of:

   06.30.14     12.31.13  

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

     —          0.37826

Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. (In liquidation)

     —          0.37826

Cobranzas Regionales S.A.

     23.00000     23.29126

Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.

     —          0.52778

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

     —          0.36691

Galicia (Cayman) Ltd.

     —          0.37826

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión

     —          0.37826

Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.

     0.00561     0.05289

Galicia Retiro Compañía de Seguros S.A.

     0.00007     0.04735

Galicia Seguros S.A.

     0.00022     0.04750

Galicia Valores S.A.

     —          0.37792

Galicia Warrants S.A.

     —          0.04728

Net Investment S.A.

     —          0.04728

Procesadora Regional S.A.

     21.85000     22.14561

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

     —          0.04728

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

     23.00000     23.29126

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

     23.00000     23.29126

Tarjetas del Mar S.A.

     40.00000     0.43804

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

     23.00000     23.29126

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

NOTE 3. GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, holdings of government and private securities were as follows:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13  

Government Securities

     

Holdings Recorded at Fair Market Value

     

Government Bonds

     2,292,882         742,873   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Holdings Recorded at Fair Market Value

     2,292,882         742,873   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Holdings Recorded at their Acquisition Cost plus the I.R.R.

     

Government Bonds

     550,156         1,137,013   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Holdings Recorded at their Acquisition Cost plus the I.R.R.

     550,156         1,137,013   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Instruments Issued by the Argentine Central Bank

     

Argentine Central Bank Bills at Fair Market Value

     1,020,865         948,838   

Argentine Central Bank Bills for Repo Transactions

     1,111,144         —     

Argentine Central Bank Bills at Acquisition Cost plus the I.R.R.

     4,679,496         1,110,230   

Argentine Central Bank Notes at Fair Market Value

     655,487         17,950   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Instruments Issued by the Argentine Central Bank

     7,466,992         2,077,018   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Government Securities

     10,310,030         3,956,904   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Private Securities

     

Negotiable Obligations (Listed)

     12,641         30,425   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Private Securities

     12,641         30,425   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Government and Private Securities

     10,322,671         3,987,329   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 4. LOANS

 

The lending activities carried out by the Company through its subsidiaries 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:

Overdrafts: Short-term obligations issued in favor of customers.

Promissory Notes: Endorsed promissory notes, discount and factoring.

Mortgage Loans: Loans for the purchase of real estate for housing purposes, secured by such purchased real estate or commercial loans secured by real estate mortgages.

Collateral 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.

Others: This item primarily involves export prefinancing loans and short-term placements in banks abroad.

According to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, the loan portfolio breaks down as follows: The non-financial public sector, the financial sector and the non-financial private sector and residents abroad. Moreover, the Company must disclose the type of collateral established on the applicable loans to the non-financial private sector.

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the classification of the loan portfolio was as follows:

 

     06.30.14     12.31.13  

Non-financial Public Sector

     14,454        12,570   

Financial Sector

     723,240        632,838   

Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

     60,628,167        56,748,165   

With Preferred Guarantees

     2,702,893        2,433,356   

With Other Collateral

     7,745,319        8,257,006   

With No Collateral

     50,179,955        46,057,803   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal

     61,365,861        57,393,573   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

     (2,519,467     (2,128,647
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     58,846,394        55,264,926   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

Said loans were granted in the normal course of transactions with standard terms, interest rates and collateral requirements.

NOTE 5. STATEMENT OF DEBTORS’ STATUS

 

Loan portfolio classification pursuant to the loan classification criteria set forth by the Argentine Central Bank is as follows:

COMMERCIAL LOAN PORTFOLIO

 

Classification:

  

Description

Normal    Cash flow analysis shows that the customer is widely able to meet all of its financial commitments. Among the indicators that can reflect this situation, the following are worth noting: The customer shows a liquid financial situation, regularly complies with the payment of its obligations, has a qualified and honest management, has an appropriate information system, belongs to a sector of the economic activity or to a business sector that shows an acceptable future trend and is competitive with regard to the activities it conducts.

With Special Follow-Up – Under Observation

   Cash flow analysis shows, at the time of carrying out the analysis, that the customer is able to meet all of its financial commitments. However, there are possible situations that, in case they are not duly controlled or else solved, could compromise the customer’s future repayment capacity.

With Special Follow-Up –Under Negotiation or under Refinancing Agreements.

   This category includes those customers who, when unable to meet their financial commitments pursuant to the terms and conditions agreed, irrefutably state their intention to refinance their debt.
With Problems    Cash flow analysis shows that the customer is unable to meet its financial commitments in a normal manner and that, in case such problems are not solved, they could result in a loss for the financial institution.
High Risk of Insolvency    Cash flow analysis shows that the customer is highly unlikely to meet all of its financial commitments.
Uncollectible    Customers’ debts included in this category are considered uncollectible. Even though there is some possibility of recovering these assets under certain circumstances in the future, it is evident they are uncollectible at the time of the analysis.

CONSUMER AND HOUSING LOAN PORTFOLIO

 

Classification:

  

Description

Normal    This category includes customers who duly and timely comply with the payment of their commitments, or else with payment in arrears of less than 31 days. Provisional overdrafts shall be considered normal until day 61 from the granting date.
Low Risk    It includes customers with occasional late payments at the time of meeting their commitments, with payments in arrears of more than 31 days and up to 90 days.
Medium Risk    This category includes customers who show some inability to meet their commitments, with payments in arrears of more than 90 days and up to 180 days.
High Risk    It includes customers with payments in arrears of more than 180 days and up to one year.
Uncollectible                    This category includes insolvent or bankrupt customers, with little or no possibility of collection, or with payments in arrears in excess of one year.

The “financing” category includes the items with regard to which debtors should be classified, from the point of view of the debtors’ creditworthiness, recorded under the accounts detailed below:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13  

Loans

     61,365,861         57,393,573   

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

     1,458,071         1,758,730   

Receivables from Financial Leases

     1,098,470         1,144,050   

Miscellaneous Receivables

     10,213         9,811   

Contingent Liabilities

     6,122,214         5,579,819   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     70,054,829         65,885,983   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the classification of debtors was as follows:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13  

COMMERCIAL LOAN PORTFOLIO

     

Normal

     27,302,828         25,414,059   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

     413,129         248,638   

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

     2,210,105         2,195,364   

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

     24,679,594         22,970,057   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

With Special Follow-Up – Under Observation

     288,441         72,226   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

     72,216         20,182   

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

     216,225         52,044   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

With Problems

     57,960         72,598   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

     23,597         16,649   

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

     34,363         55,949   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

High Risk of Insolvency

     110,082         62,834   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

     34,657         6,905   

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

     75,425         55,929   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Uncollectible

     6,008         1,905   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

     1,734         1,734   

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

     4,274         171   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Commercial Loan Portfolio

     27,765,319         25,623,622   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     06.30.14      12.31.13  

CONSUMER AND HOUSING LOAN PORTFOLIO

     

Normal

     38,726,745         37,132,132   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

     3,958         5,694   

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

     992,144         970,779   

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

     37,730,643         36,155,659   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Low Risk

     1,232,742         1,182,258   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

     10,105         11,066   

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

     1,222,637         1,171,192   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Medium Risk

     926,136         675,788   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

     1,887         5,925   

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

     924,249         669,863   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

High Risk

     1,093,237         866,879   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

     122         134   

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

     3,337         3,938   

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

     1,089,778         862,807   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Uncollectible

     307,735         402,635   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

     6,180         5,808   

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

     301,555         396,827   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Uncollectible due to Technical Reasons:

     2,915         2,669   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

     2,915         2,669   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Commercial and Housing Loan Portfolio

     42,289,510         40,262,361   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Grand Total

     70,054,829         65,885,983   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The management and mitigation of credit risk are described in Note 36 on risk management policies.

NOTE 6. ALLOWANCES FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

The changes in allowances for loan losses as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were the following:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13  

Balances at Beginning of Fiscal Year

     2,128,647         1,731,954   

Increases

     1,206,960         1,700,450   

Decreases

     816,140         1,303,757   

Reversals

     1,000         —     

Uses

     815,140         1,303,757   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balances at Period-end

     2,519,467         2,128,647   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

NOTE 7. OTHER RECEIVABLES RESULTING FROM FINANCIAL BROKERAGE – OTHERS NOT INCLUDED IN THE DEBTOR CLASSIFICATION REGULATIONS

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of the account “Others Not Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations” was as follows:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13  

Unlisted Participation Certificates and Debt Securities in Financial Trusts

     1,621,040         1,797,587   

Others

     778,256         707,687   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     2,399,296         2,505,274   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 8. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

FORWARD PURCHASE-SALE OF FOREIGN CURRENCY WITHOUT DELIVERY OF THE UNDERLYING ASSET

Mercado Abierto Electrónico (M.A.E.) and Rosario Futures Exchange (RO.F.EX.) have trading environments for the closing, recording and settlement of financial forward transactions carried out among its agents. The general settlement mode for these transactions is without delivery of the traded underlying asset. Settlement is carried out 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 June 30, 2014, forward purchase and sale transactions carried out by the Bank, Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Tarjeta Naranja S.A. through such exchanges amounted to $ 5,925,230 and $ 3,594,255, respectively, while as of December 31, 2013, they amounted to $ 11,729,780 and $ 3,598,136, respectively.

Additionally, transactions have been conducted directly with customers pursuant to the above-mentioned conditions, being the balances settled at the expiration date of the contract. As of June 30, 2014, forward purchase and sale transactions totaled $ 479,785 and $ 1,137,749, respectively, while as of December 31, 2013, purchase and sale transactions totaled $ 30,007 and $ 771,502, respectively.

Said transactions are recorded under Memorandum Accounts for the notional value traded. Accrued balances pending settlement are recorded in the category “Balances from Forward Transactions without Delivery of Underlying Asset to be Settled” under “Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage” and/or “Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage”, when appropriate.

PURCHASE-SALE OF INTEREST RATE FUTURES

These products are traded within the trading environment created by the M.A.E. The underlying asset is the Badlar rate of private banks for time deposits of more than one million Pesos for a term from 30 to 35 days. Settlement is carried out on a daily basis for the difference between the forward price or value of the traded underlying asset and the closing price or value, the difference in price being charged to income. As of December 31, 2013, sale transactions conducted by the Bank amounted to $ 20,000. Said transactions are recorded under Memorandum Accounts for the notional value traded.

In case balances pending settlement exist, they are recorded in the category “Balances from Forward Transactions without Delivery of Underlying Asset to be Settled” under “Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage” and/or “Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage”, as the case may be.

INTEREST RATE SWAPS

These transactions are conducted within the environment created by the M.A.E., and the settlement thereof is carried out on a monthly basis, in Pesos, for the difference between the cash flows calculated using a variable rate (Badlar for private banks for time deposits of 30 to 35 days) and the cash flows calculated using a fixed rate, or vice versa, on the notional value agreed, the difference in price being charged to income.

As of June 30, 2014, transactions conducted by the Bank and Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. amounted to $ 141,000, while as of December 31, 2013, they amounted to $ 437,000. Said transactions are recorded under Memorandum Accounts for the notional value traded.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

Moreover, transactions have been conducted with customers of the Bank, which amount to $ 309,268 as of June 30, 2014, and to $ 457,365 as of December 31, 2013.

In turn, as of December 31, 2013, Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. had swap contracts recorded corresponding to an exchange of fixed rate for variable rate for the purpose of hedging the exposure of its Peso-denominated deposits adjusted by the BADLAR rate, the notional value of which amounts to $ 25,000.

Accrued balances pending settlement are recorded in the category “Balances from Forward Transactions without Delivery of Underlying Asset to be Settled” under “Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage” and/or “Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage”, as the case may be.

The balances mentioned in this note are recorded, if appropriate, net of eliminations corresponding to transactions conducted with the Company and/or other controlled companies.

The Bank’s management of financial risks is carried out within the limits of the policies approved by the Board of Directors in such respect. In that sense, “derivative instruments” carried out are means for the Company to hedge its risk exposures and/or used as a financial product to develop investment and trading strategies. In both cases, the use of these instruments is performed within the guidelines of internal policies set forth by the Bank.

NOTE 9. EQUITY INVESTMENTS

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of “Equity Investments” was as follows:

 

     06.30.14     12.31.13  

In Financial Institutions and Supplementary and Authorized Activities

    

Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A.

     4,032        3,231   

Banelco S.A.

     6,035        12,264   

Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires S.A.

     8,143        8,084   

Tarjeta Naranja Perú S.A.

     —          21,483   

Visa Argentina S.A.

     7,836        7,836   

Others

     828        882   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Equity Investments in Financial Institutions, Supplementary and Authorized Activities

     26,874        53,780   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

In Non-financial Institutions

    

AEC S.A.

     —          26,703   

Aguas Cordobesas S.A.

     8,911        8,911   

Distrocuyo S.A.

     3,955        3,955   

Electrigal S.A.

     5,455        5,455   

Nova Re Compañía Argentina de Reaseguros S.A.

     12,514        11,705   

Others

     1,391        1,539   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Equity Investments in Non-financial Institutions

     32,226        58,268   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provisions

     (1,935     (22,095
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     57,165        89,953   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 10. MISCELLANEOUS RECEIVABLES – OTHERS

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of “Miscellaneous Receivables – Others” was as follows:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13  

Sundry Debtors

     418,377         335,377   

Deposits as Collateral

     413,189         431,279   

Tax Advances

     453,733         351,032   

Payments in Advance

     179,564         112,791   

Others

     31,489         32,051   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,496,352         1,262,530   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

NOTE 11. BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of “Bank Premises and Equipment” was as follows:

 

     06.30.14     12.31.13  

Real Estate

     1,348,599        1,294,893   

Furniture and Fixtures

     375,593        349,108   

Machines and Equipment

     786,911        746,604   

Vehicles

     18,484        16,350   

Others

     10,054        9,750   

Accumulated Depreciation

     (1,102,423     (1,022,462
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     1,437,218        1,394,243   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the depreciation charge amounted to $ 82,680 and $ 73,190, respectively.

NOTE 12. MISCELLANEOUS ASSETS

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of “Miscellaneous Assets” was as follows:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13  

Work in Progress

     111,650         65,669   

Advances for Purchase of Assets

     19,263         32,294   

Works of Art

     1,530         1,527   

Assets under Lease

     2,987         18,605   

Assets Acquired through Foreclosures

     3,640         3,660   

Stationery and Office Supplies

     39,774         32,879   

Other Miscellaneous Assets

     77,042         78,845   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     255,886         233,479   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the depreciation and loss charge amounted to $ 667 and $ 485, respectively.

NOTE 13. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of “Intangible Assets” was as follows:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13  

Goodwill Net of Accumulated Amortization amounting to $ 19,638 and $ 16,708, respectively

     29,827         13,249   

Organization and Development Expenses Net of Accumulated Amortization amounting to $ 1,698,275 and $ 1,553,938, respectively

     1,584,442         1,420,981   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,614,269         1,434,230   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, the amortization charge amounted to $ 151,427 and $ 121,621, respectively.

NOTE 14. OTHER ASSETS

 

The account “Other Assets” includes assets related to the insurance activity. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of this account was as follows:

 

     06.30.14     12.31.13  

Premiums Receivable

     241,468        199,067   

Receivables from Reinsurers

     1,930        6,520   

Commissions Receivable

     1,989        1,586   

Others

     1,356        1,669   

Allowances

     (7,253     (7,425
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     239,490        201,417   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

NOTE 15. RESTRICTED ASSETS AND OTHER CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

 

Pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, the Bank shall maintain a monthly average liquidity level.

As of June 30, 2014, the balances recorded by such institution as computable items are as follows:

 

Item

   $      US$  

Checking Accounts at the Argentine Central Bank

     5,831,891         704,501   

Special Guarantees Accounts at the Argentine Central Bank

     928,708         1,800   

Special Checking Accounts at the Argentine Central Bank for Social Security Purposes

     11,269         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Computable Items to Meet Minimum Cash Requirements

     6,771,868         706,301   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2014, the ability to freely dispose of certain assets corresponding to the controlled companies was restricted, as follows:

BANCO DE GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES S.A.

 

a) Cash and Government Securities

 

- For transactions carried out at RO.F.EX. and at M.A.E.

   $ 136,412   

- For debit / credit cards transactions

   $ 307,986   

- For attachments

   $ 1,832   

- For other transactions

   $ 13,694   

 

b) Special Guarantees Accounts

Special guarantees 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 June 30, 2014 amounted to $ 943,347.

 

c) Deposits in favor of the Argentine Central Bank

 

- Unavailable deposits related to foreign exchange transactions

   $ 533   

- Securities held in custody to act as register agent of book-entry mortgage securities

   $ 2,277   

 

d) Equity Investments

The account “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 non-transferable non-endorsable registered ordinary shares.

 

    Aguas Cordobesas S.A.: 900,000 class E ordinary shares.

The Bank, as 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.

If any of the other shareholders fails to comply with the commitments arising from their joint responsibility, the Bank 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 the Bank.

 

e) Contributions to Garantizar S.G.R.’s Risk Fund

The Bank, in its capacity as sponsoring partner of Garantizar S.G.R.’s Risk Fund, is committed to maintaining the contributions made to the fund for two (2) years. As of June 30, 2014, the Bank’s contribution amounts to $ 37,687.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

f) Guarantees Granted for Direct Obligations

As of June 30, 2014, the Bank has recorded $ 546,100 as collateral for credit lines granted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the related transactions have been allocated to the resources provided thereby.

As collateral for the funds requested, through the Argentine Central Bank, from the Subsecretaría de la Micro, Pequeña y Mediana Empresa y Desarrollo Provincial destined to the financing of the Global Credit Program for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Companies, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S. A. used four promissory notes. As of June 30, 2014, the balance of secured loans was $ 42,833.

Furthermore, as of June 30, 2014, the Bank used promissory notes as collateral for the loans granted within the Credit Program to the Provinces of San Juan and Mendoza for the amount of $ 18,063.

As of June 30, 2014, the total amount of restricted assets corresponding to the Bank for the aforementioned items was $ 2,050,764, while as of December 31, 2013 it was $ 1,908,651.

COMPAÑÍA FINANCIERA ARGENTINA S.A.

As a consequence of certain lawsuits and claims related to the ordinary course of business, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. has been levied attachments on some banking accounts for an amount of $ 469. This amount has been fully included in a provision.

Furthermore, as of June 30, 2014, with the purpose of conducting transactions at Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A. (M.A.E.), this company records collateral in favor of the Argentine Central Bank for $ 2,438, corresponding to a F.V. of $ 2,500 of Peso-denominated Bonds issued by the Argentine Nation due 2019. At the end of the previous fiscal year, collateral granted totaled $ 113,956.

In turn, as of June 30, 2014, the company records collateral for repo transactions for $ 10,848, corresponding to a F.V. of $ 3,000 of instruments issued by the Argentine Central Bank and a F.V. of $ 12,050 of Peso-denominated Bonds issued by the Argentine Nation at Badlar rate due 2015.

Additionally, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the company had special guarantees accounts open at the Argentine Central Bank as collateral for transactions involving electronic clearing houses and other similar transactions, which amount to $ 9,788 and $ 8,912, respectively.

GALICIA VALORES S.A.

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, this company holds six shares of Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires S.A., which secure an insurance policy covering transactions for $ 6,450.

TARJETA DEL MAR S.A.

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, this company has $ 127 and $ 110, respectively, as guarantees related to certain real property lease agreements.

TARJETA NARANJA S.A.

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Tarjeta Naranja S.A. has been levied attachments in connection with lawsuits for $ 572. Furthermore, this company has paid $ 350 as guarantees regarding certain tax issues. These amounts shall not be available until such issues are resolved.

Also, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the company has paid $ 1,476 and $ 1,993, respectively, as guarantees related to certain real property lease agreements.

During the period, Tarjeta Naranja S.A. has performed guarantees for $ 134,973 with the Rosario Futures Exchange (RO.F.E.X), through mutual funds and instruments issued by the Argentine Central Bank, for hedging transactions carried out with such market.

Moreover, pursuant to the agreements entered into with financial institutions and as collateral for the loans received and the issuance of notes, Tarjeta Naranja S.A. has agreed not to dispose of any assets or levy any encumbrance thereon, for an amount higher than 35% of Tarjeta Naranja S.A.’s assets in some cases, and 15% of said company’s Shareholders’ Equity. It is worth mentioning that the above-mentioned restrictions shall not be applied for transactions carried out during the ordinary course of the company’s business.

 

29


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

NOTE 16. NEGOTIABLE OBLIGATIONS

 

There follows a breakdown of the Global Programs for the Issuance of Negotiable Obligations outstanding:

 

Company

   Authorized
Amount (*)
    

Type of Negotiable

Obligations

   Term of
Program
   Date of
Approval by
Shareholders’
Meeting
  

Approval by the C.N.V.

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.    US$ 100,000       Simple negotiable obligations, not convertible into shares    5 years    03.09.09
confirmed on
08.02.12
   Resolution No. 16113 dated 04.29.09 and extended through Resolution No. 17343 dated 05.08.14. Authorization of the increase, Resolution No. 17064 dated 04.25.13
Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.    US$ 2,000,000       Simple negotiable obligations, not convertible into shares, subordinated or not, secured or unsecured.    5 years    09.30.03
confirmed on
04.27.06
   Resolution No. 14708 dated 12.29.03
Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.    US$ 342,500       Simple negotiable obligations, not convertible into shares, subordinated or not, to be adjusted or not, secured or unsecured.    5 years    04.28.05
confirmed on
04.26.07
   Resolution No. 15228 dated 11.04.05 and extended through Resolution No. 16454 dated 11.11.10
Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.    US$ 250,000       Simple negotiable obligations, not convertible into shares    08.03.16    11.25.10    Resolution No. 16505 dated 01.27.11
Tarjeta Naranja S.A.    US$ 650,000       Simple negotiable obligations, not convertible into shares    5 years    03.08.12    Resolution No. 16822 dated 05.23.12
Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.    US$ 120,000       Simple negotiable obligations, not convertible into shares    5 years    03.30.10
confirmed on
04.06.10
   Resolution No. 16328 dated 05.18.10

 

(*) Or its equivalent in any other currency.

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has the following Subordinated Negotiable Obligations outstanding issued under the Global Program of US$ 2,000,000 as of the close of the period/fiscal year:

 

Date of Issuance

       Currency        Residual F.V. (US$) as
of 06.30.14
         Term             Rate         Book Value (*)      Issuance
    Authorized by    
the C.N.V.
 
               06.30.14          12.31.13       

05.18.04

   US$      218,211         (1     (2     1,916,614         1,656,297        
 
12.29.03 and
04.27.04
  
  

 

(*) It includes principal and interest net of expenses.

The net proceeds of the above-mentioned issue 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) These Negotiable 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 2014 have been fully repaid.
(2) 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. Negotiable Obligations due 2019 shall accrue interest payable in cash at an annual fixed rate of 6% as from January 1, 2004. Such interest rate will increase to 11% per annum as from January 1, 2014. The maturity date of the Negotiable Obligations due 2019 is January 1, 2019.

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, unless these Negotiable Obligations are previously redeemed.

In January 2014, the company paid capitalized interest on Negotiable Obligations 2019 for the period from July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013, for $ 28,675.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

The Company has the following Negotiable Obligations outstanding issued under these Global Programs as of the close of the period/fiscal year:

 

Company

   Date of
Placement
   Currency    Class
No.
   F.V.      Type (**)    Term    Maturity
Date
   Rate   Book Value (*)      Issuance
Authorized
by the
C.N.V.
 
                          06.30.14      12.31.13     

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

   08.28.12    $    III    $ 78,075       Simple    18

Months

   02.28.14    Variable Badlar
Rate + 3.59%
    —           80,750         08.08.12   

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

   05.10.13    $    IV    $ 220,000       Simple    18

Months

   11.10.14    Variable Badlar
Rate + 3.49%
    228,447         222,897         04.25.13   

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

   01.30.14    $    V
Series
I
   $ 101,800       Simple    18
months
   07.31.15    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4.25%
    105,997         —           04.25.13   

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

   01.30.14    $    V
Series
II
   $ 78,200       Simple    36
months
   01.31.17    Variable Badlar
Rate + 5.25%
    82,098         —           04.25.13   

Banco de Galicia y Bs. As. S.A.

   05.04.11    US$    —      US$ 300,000       Simple    84

months

   —      (1)     2,462,409         1,973,564        
 
 
11.04.05
and
11.11.10
  
  
  

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

   05.17.12    $    VI
Series
II
   $ 72,000       Simple    21

months

   02.17.14    Variable Badlar
Rate + 2.30%
    —           24,567         05.08.12   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

   09.26.12    $    VII
Series
II
   $ 112,500       Simple    18

months

   03.26.14    Variable Badlar
Rate + 3.75%
    —           111,713         09.13.12   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

   01.17.13    $    VIII
Series
II
   $ 157,800       Simple    18

months

   07.17.14    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4.40%
    166,686         165,131         01.08.13   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

   04.23.13    $    IX
Series
I
   $ 45,000       Simple    270

days

   01.18.14    Annual
Nominal Fixed
at 18.89%
    —           46,637         04.12.13   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

   04.23.13    $    IX
Series
II
   $ 155,000       Simple    18

months

   10.23.14    Variable Badlar
Rate + 2.93%
    162,815         160,998         04.12.13   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

   10.17.13    $    X
Series
I
   $ 26,143       Simple    9

months

   07.14.14    Annual
Nominal Fixed
at 23.50%
    27,416         27,102         09.27.13   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

   10.17.13    $    X
Series
II
   $ 124,000       Simple    18
months
   04.17.15    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4.25%
    130,520         129,609         09.27.13   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

   04.16.14    $    XI
Series
I
   $ 49,900       Simple    9

months

   01.11.15    Variable Badlar
Rate + 2.97%
    52,348         —           04.08.14   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

   04.16.14    $    XI
Series
II
   $ 150,100       Simple    18

months

   10.16.15    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4.30%
    156,430         —           04.08.14   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

   01.28.11    US$    XIII    US$

 

 

200,000

  

  

   Simple    72

months

   01.28.17    Annual
Nominal Fixed
at 9%
    1,694,424         1,347,015         01.14.11   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

   08.07.12    $    XVIII

Series
II

   $ 102,315       Simple    549

days

   02.07.14    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4%
    —           106,401         07.26.12   

 

(*) It includes principal and interest, net of eliminations when appropriate.
(**) Not convertible into shares.
(1) Interest agreed at an annual 8.75% rate shall be paid semiannually on May 4 and November 4 of each year until the maturity date, starting on November 4, 2011. The net proceeds from this issuance of negotiable obligations was applied to investments in working capital, other loans and other uses envisaged by the provisions of the Law on Negotiable Obligations and the Argentine Central Bank regulations.

 

31


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

Company

   Date of
Placement
   Currency    Class
No.
   F.V.      Type
(**)
   Term    Maturity
Date
   Rate   Book Value (*)      Issuance
Authorized
by the
C.N.V.
 
                          06.30.14      12.31.13     

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

   10.30.12    $    XIX
Series
II
   $ 112,345       Simple    547
days
   04.30.14    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4.19%
    —           117,719         10.19.12   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

   02.07.13    $    XX
Series
II
   $ 208,136       Simple    546
days
   08.07.14    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4.25%
    210,350         217,085         01.24.13   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

   05.17.13    $    XXI
Series
II
   $ 201,800       Simple    549
days
   11.17.14    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4.39%
    203,688         202,900         05.08.13   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

   08.09.13    $    XXII
Series
I
   $ 42,023       Simple    270
days
   05.06.14    Annual
Nominal Fixed
at 21%
    —           43,255         07.18.13   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

   08.09.13    $    XXII
Series
II
   $ 114,020       Simple    549
days
   02.09.15    Variable Badlar
Rate + 3.75%
    118,647         117,297         07.18.13   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

   12.04.13    $    XXIII
Series
I
   $ 35,000       Simple    270
days
   08.31.14    Annual
Nominal Fixed
at 24.50%
    35,681         35,338         11.20.13   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

   12.04.13    $    XXIII
Series
II
   $ 152,174       Simple    547
days
   06.04.15    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4.50%
    155,324         153,445         11.20.13   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

   02.26.14    $    XIV
Series
I
   $ 173,800       Simple    546
days
   08.26.15    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4%
    175,304         —           02.14.14   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

   02.26.14    $    XXIV
Series
II
   $ 33,500       Simple    1096
days
   02.26.17    Variable Badlar
Rate + 5%
    34,449         —           02.14.14   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

   04.30.14    $    XXV
Series
I
   $ 79,968       Simple    365
days
   04.30.15    Variable Badlar
Rate + 2.89%
    83,656         —           04.21.14   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

   04.30.14    $    XXV
Series
II
   $ 170,032       Simple    731
days
   04.30.16    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4.15%
    167,786         —           04.21.14   

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

   07.31.12    $    VIII
Series
II
   $ 99,275       Simple    549
days
   01.31.14    Variable Badlar
Rate + 3.75%
    —           102,089         07.18.12   

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

   11.20.12    $    IX
Series
II
   $ 102,603       Simple    546
days
   05.20.14    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4.5%
    —           105,632         11.06.12   

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

   02.21.13    $    X
Series
II
   $ 153,168       Simple    546
days
   08.21.14    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4.19%
    157,612         156,800         02.06.13   

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

   06.19.13    $    XI
Series
I
   $ 13,370       Simple    270
days
   03.16.14    Annual
Nominal Fixed
at 20.50%
    —           13,222         05.17.13   

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

   06.19.13    $    XI
Series
II
   $ 101,214       Simple    548
days
   12.19.14    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4.89%
    100,927         101,791         05.17.13   

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

   11.07.13    $    XII
Series
II
   $ 175,000       Simple    546
days
   05.07.15    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4.20%
    174,819         180,919         10.28.13   

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

   02.17.14    $    XIII
Series
I
   $ 173,200       Simple    546
days
   08.17.15    Variable Badlar
Rate + 4%
    178,157         —           02.06.14   

 

(*) It includes principal and interest, net of eliminations when appropriate.
(**) Not convertible into shares.

 

32


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

Company

   Date of
Placement
   Currency    Class
No.
   F.V.      Type (**)    Term    Maturity
Date
   Rate   Book Value (*)      Issuance
Authorized
by the
C.N.V.
 
                          06.30.14      12.31.13     

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

   05.16.14    $    XIV
Series
I
   $ 54,250       Simple    365
days
   05.16.15    Variable
Badlar
Rate +
3%
    55,988         —           05.07.14   

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

   05.16.14    $    XIV
Series
II
   $ 145,750       Simple    731
days
   05.16.16    Variable
Badlar
Rate +
4.15%
    148,596         —           05.07.14   
                         

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total

                      7,270,574         5,943,876      
                         

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

(*) It includes principal and interest, net of eliminations when appropriate.
(**) Not convertible into shares.

Furthermore, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Bank holds past due Notes, the holders of which have not tendered to the restructuring offer as follows:

 

Date of Issuance

   Currency    Residual F.V. (US$) as
of 06.30.14
     Type      Term      Rate     Book Value (*)      Issuance
Authorized by
the C.N.V.
 
                 06.30.14      12.31.13     

11.08.93

   US$      840         Simple         10 years         9     14,619         11,470         10.08.93   

 

(*) It includes principal and interest.

On February 27, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved to begin the proceedings to increase the amount of the program. On April 25, 2013, the C.N.V. authorized to increase the maximum amount of issuance of the Global Program of Simple Notes, not convertible into shares, for up to a F.V. of US$ 100,000 or its equivalent in other currencies. On March 18, 2014, the Company requested the C.N.V. the extension of the aforementioned Program of Negotiable Obligations.

On May 8, 2013, the Company placed Class IV Notes for a face value of $ 220,000, for an 18-month term, the principal of which shall be amortized upon maturity and shall accrue interest at a variable Badlar rate, plus 3.49%, payable semiannually.

On January 30, 2014, the Company issued Class V Notes, in two Series: Series I for $ 101,800, maturing on July 31, 2015, and Series II, for $ 78,200, maturing on January 31, 2017, both with interest paid on a quarterly basis from April 30, 2014. Part of the subscription of Class V Notes was carried out through the payment in Class III Notes, with a face value of $ 20,622.

On February 28, 2014, the Company repaid Class III Notes through the payment of $ 64,302 as amortization of principal and the corresponding interest.

On May 8, 2014, through Resolution No. 17343, the C.N.V. decided to authorize the extension of the term of the Global Program for five (5) years.

As of June 30, 2014, the Bank records in its portfolio Notes due 2018 for the amount of $ 42,502, while as of December 31, 2013, it recorded Notes due 2018 for the amount of $ 33,741.

After period-end, Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. repaid Class VIII, Series II, and Class X, Series I, Notes.

During July 2014, Tarjeta Naranja S.A. placed Class XXVI, Series I and Series II, Notes, for a total amount of $ 138,500 and $ 161,500, respectively. Series I, maturing in July 2015, shall accrue interest on a quarterly basis at Badlar rate plus 2.89%, and Series II, maturing in July 2016, shall accrue interest on a quarterly basis at Badlar rate plus 3.99%. Amortization shall be paid in only one installment upon maturity of each series.

 

33


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

NOTE 17. OTHER LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM FINANCIAL BROKERAGE – OTHERS

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of “Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage – Others” was as follows:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13  

Collections and Other Transactions on Account of Third Parties

     1,250,314         1,101,378   

Liabilities due to Financing of Purchases

     8,454,965         8,019,174   

Other Withholdings and Additional Withholdings

     725,439         613,098   

IDB Credit Line “Global Credit Program for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Companies”

     16,380         20,086   

Correspondent Transactions on Our Account

     74,599         70,451   

FONTAR Credit Line to Fund Capital Goods

     —           12,262   

Liabilities Subject to Minimum Cash Requirements

     107,519         139,380   

Miscellaneous Liabilities not Subject to Minimum Cash Requirements

     642,325         644,067   

Commissions Accrued Payable

     57,820         52,947   

Others

     62,060         52,663   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     11,391,421         10,725,506   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 18. MISCELLANEOUS LIABILITIES – OTHERS

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of “Miscellaneous Liabilities – Others” was as follows:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13  

Sundry Creditors

     593,795         536,252   

Taxes Payable

     1,354,160         1,149,486   

Salaries and Social Security Contributions Payable

     573,267         608,863   

Others

     162,943         158,016   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     2,684,165         2,452,617   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 19. PROVISIONS

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of “Provisions” was as follows:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13  

Severance Payments

     5,947         4,269   

Contingent Commitments

     612         2   

Other Contingencies

     286,253         286,492   

Negative Goodwill

     99,123         148,685   

Differences due to Dollarization of Judicial Deposits

     4,586         3,424   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     396,521         442,872   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

34


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

NOTE 20. OTHER LIABILITIES

 

The account “Other Liabilities” includes liabilities related to the insurance activity. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of this account was as follows:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13  

Debts with Insureds

     94,211         85,670   

Debts with Reinsurers

     1,915         7,732   

Debts with Co-insurers

     396         286   

Debts with Insurance Brokers

     37,351         30,092   

Statutory Reserves

     184,862         154,464   

Others

     9,920         9,244   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     328,655         287,488   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 21. MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS – CONTROL DEBIT ACCOUNTS – OTHERS

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of “Control Debit Accounts – Others” was as follows:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13  

Securities Held in Custody

     29,011,489         26,175,532   

Values for Collection

     6,520,735         7,173,809   

Security Agent Function

     12,340,598         9,800,515   

Others

     3,060,858         1,780,963   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     50,933,680         44,930,819   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 22. TRUST AND SECURITY AGENT 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 to the Bank, as fiduciary property, amounts to be applied according to the following breakdown:

 

Date of Contract

  

Trustor

   Balances of Trust Funds      Maturity Date (1)  
      $      US$     

12.21.09

   Las Blondas      5         —           09.30.14   

12.07.10

   Fondo Fiduciario Aceitero      3,548         —           12.31.14   

07.26.11

   Tecsan III      55,609         —           07.28.16   

03.21.12

   Latinoamericana III      4,720         —           04.30.15   

03.29.12

   Benito Roggio II      50,045         —           03.30.15   

04.29.13

   Profertil      2         116,500         04.30.18   

07.01.13

   Ribeiro      120,000         —           06.30.16   

10.21.13

   Sinteplast      4         —           10.27.16   

11.13.13

   Tecsan IV      95,938         —           04.28.15   

12.20.13

   Los Cipreses      594         —           12.28.16   

12.28.13

   Citricola Ayui      296         —           01.28.17   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    
   Total      330,761         116,500      
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

(1) These amounts shall be released monthly until settlement date of trustor obligations or maturity date, whichever occurs first.

 

35


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

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:

 

Date of Contract

  

Trust

   Balances of Trust Funds      Maturity Date  
      $      US$     

07.13.05

   Rumbo Norte I      1         4         09.30.14 (3) 

10.12.05

   Hydro I      7,648         —           09.05.17 (2) 

12.05.06

   Faid 2011      22         —           09.30.14 (3) 

12.06.06

   Gas I      24,980         —           12.31.14 (3) 

09.05.07

   Saturno VII      27         —           09.30.14 (3) 

05.06.08

   Agro Nitralco II      1,191         —           12.31.14 (3) 

05.14.09

   Gas II      4,391,833         —           12.31.22 (3) 

02.10.11

   Cag S.A.      30,025         —           12.31.14 (3) 

04.25.11

   Faid 2015      38,466         —           02.29.16 (3) 

06.08.11

   Mila III      5,530         —           10.31.16 (3) 

09.01.11

   Mila IV      9,201         —           06.30.17 (3) 

09.14.11

   Cag S.A. II      18,278         —           12.31.14 (3) 

10.07.11

   Sursem III      77         —           09.30.14 (3) 

05.31.12

   Fideicred Agro Series I      52,657         —           09.30.14 (3) 

12.27.12

   Pla I      7,921         —           08.31.16 (3) 

04.03.13

   Welfas I      3,285         —           09.30.14 (3) 

04.17.13

   Sursem IV      6,465         —           10.31.14 (3) 

09.18.13

   Don Mario Semillas Series I      36,039         —           10.31.14 (3) 

09.30.13

   Fideicred Atanor I      56,376         —           01.31.15 (3) 

11.05.13

   Pla II      19,339         —           12.31.16 (3) 

11.21.13

   Comafi Prendas I      48,819         —           12.31.16 (3) 

01.14.14

   Fideicred Atanor II      83,887         —           09.30.14 (3) 

02.13.14

   Mila V      37,418         —           06.30.19 (3) 
     

 

 

    

 

 

    
   Totals      4,879,485         4      
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

(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.

c) Activities as Security Agent:

c.1) Under the terms and conditions for the issuance of Class I Notes for a F.V. of US$ 25,000 corresponding to INVAP S.E., the Bank entered into an agreement with the latter whereby the Bank undertakes the function of Security Agent.

Pursuant to the terms set forth in the above agreement, INVAP S.E. granted in rem rights with first pledge and privilege over payment rights and any other credit right owned by INVAP S.E. in favor of the Security Agent and in representation of the holders of the secured Notes, in order that the latter can guarantee compliance thereof until the redemption of such Notes.

The Bank, in its capacity as Security Agent, is in charge of the administration of pledged banking accounts, authorized investments, and also carries out all functions specified under the terms and conditions of the agreement. Pledged balances as of June 30, 2014 amount to US$ 36,744 and $ 111, while as of December 31, 2013 said balances amounted to US$ 22,935 and $ 85.

c.2) The Bank was appointed Security Agent to custody of the National Treasury’s endorsement guarantees in favor of ENARSA (Energía Argentina S.A.) that were assigned in favor of Nación Fideicomisos S.A. in its capacity of Trustee of “ENARSA-BARRAGAN” and “ENARSA-BRIGADIER LOPEZ” financial trusts.

Said endorsement securely guarantees the payment of all obligations arising from the above-mentioned trusts.

The Bank, in its capacity as Security Agent, will take custody of the documents regarding the National Treasury’s endorsement guarantees and will be in charge of managing all legal and notarial proceedings with respect to the enforcement thereof.

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the balances recorded from these transactions amount to US$ 1,364,097 and $ 408, respectively.

c.3) In April 2013, at the time of entering into the Contract for the Fiduciary Assignment and Trust for Guarantee Purposes “Profertil S.A.”, the Bank was appointed security agent with regard to the Chattel Mortgage Agreement, a transaction that was completed on June 18, 2013, which additionally secures all the obligations undertaken.

 

36


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the balance recorded from these transactions amounts to US$ 116,500.

NOTE 23. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

The balances of assets and liabilities in foreign currency (mainly in U.S. Dollars) as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are detailed as follows.

 

Assets

   06.30.14      12.31.13  

Cash and Due from Banks

     6,362,048         5,108,580   

Government and Private Securities

     1,270,946         1,022,866   

Loans

     4,002,350         2,912,322   

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

     911,615         633,389   

Receivables from Financial Leases

     26,939         27,536   

Equity Investments

     4,188         24,839   

Miscellaneous Receivables

     35,252         28,848   

Unallocated Items

     249         15   

Other Assets

     30         3,770   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     12,613,617         9,762,165   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

   06.30.14      12.31.13  

Deposits

     4,090,215         3,677,341   

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

     6,829,339         5,095,556   

Miscellaneous Liabilities

     14,619         13,876   

Subordinated Negotiable Obligations

     1,916,614         1,656,297   

Unallocated Items

     43         17   

Other Liabilities

     2,323         5,816   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     12,853,153         10,448,903   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The management and mitigation of currency risk are described in Note 36 on risk management policies.

NOTE 24. BREAKDOWN OF THE ITEMS RECORDED UNDER “OTHERS” IN THE INCOME STATEMENT

 

 

Financial Expenses

   06.30.14      06.30.13  

Turnover Tax

     674,375         435,324   

Adjustment due to Forward Transactions in Foreign Currency Settled in Pesos

     1,129         —     

Premiums for Repo Transactions

     10,098         8,671   

Others

     735         176   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     686,337         444,171   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from Services

   06.30.14      06.30.13  

Commissions from Cards

     1,613,230         1,159,065   

Commissions from Insurance

     130,331         103,885   

Others

     513,084         331,984   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     2,256,645         1,594,934   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expenses For Services

   06.30.14      06.30.13  

Turnover Tax

     270,520         179,356   

Related to Credit Cards

     139,428         165,903   

Others

     190,537         134,203   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     600,485         479,462   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

Miscellaneous Income

   06.30.14      06.30.13  

Income from Sale of Bank Premises and Equipment

     1,866         488   

Income from Transactions with Miscellaneous Assets

     2,962         1,843   

Leases

     563         1,017   

Adjustments and Interest from Miscellaneous Receivables

     70,488         20,071   

Others

     48,885         34,768   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     124,764         58,187   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Losses

   06.30.14      06.30.13  

Adjustment to Interest on Miscellaneous Liabilities

     321         357   

Claims

     15,797         11,106   

Donations

     10,979         8,586   

Turnover Tax

     8,213         3,970   

Income from Financial Leases Taken on

     373         729   

Others

     34,033         17,442   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     69,716         42,190   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 25. INCOME FROM INSURANCE ACTIVITIES

 

As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, the breakdown of “Income from Insurance Activities” was as follows:

 

     06.30.14     06.30.13  

Premiums and Surcharges Accrued

     776,191        596,539   

Claims Accrued

     (114,905     (68,358

Surrenders

     (2,259     (2,466

Life and Ordinary Annuities

     (1,741     (1,734

Underwriting and Operating Expenses

     (33,423     (29,965

Reinsurance Management Expenses

     (60,596     (44,948

Other Income and Expenses

     3,945        (2,536
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     567,212        446,532   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 26. MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

 

The Company is not subject to the minimum capital requirements established by the Argentine Central Bank.

Furthermore, the Company meets the minimum capital requirements established by the Corporations Law, which amount to $ 100.

Pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, the Bank is required to maintain a minimum capital, which is calculated by weighting risks related to assets and to balances of bank premises and equipment, miscellaneous and intangible assets.

As called for by the Argentine Central Bank regulations, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, minimum capital requirements were as follows:

 

Date

   Capital Required      Computable Capital      Computable Capital as a % of the
Capital Requirement
 

06.30.14

     6,594,928         8,698,382         131.90   

12.31.13

     5,690,525         7,512,978         132.03   

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

NOTE 27. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Below is a breakdown of the earnings per share as of June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

     06.30.14      06.30.13  

Income for the Period

     1,523,945         660,740   

Outstanding Ordinary Shares Weighted Average

     1,300,265         1,241,407   

Diluted Ordinary Shares Weighted Average

     1,300,265         1,241,407   

Earnings per Ordinary Share (*)

     

Basic

     1.1720         0.5323   

Diluted

     1.1720         0.5323   

 

(*) Figures stated in whole numbers.

NOTE 28. RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS

 

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. In the event said reserve is reduced for any reason, no profits can be distributed until its total refund.

The Argentine Central Bank set rules for the conditions under which financial institutions can make the distribution of profits. According to the new scheme, profits can be distributed as long as results of operations are positive after deducting not only the Reserves, that may be legally and statutory required, but also the following items from Unappropriated 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 amounts capitalized for lawsuits related to deposits and any unrecorded adjustments required by the external auditors or the Argentine Central Bank.

Moreover, in order for a financial institution to be able to distribute profits, such institution must comply with the capital adequacy rule, i.e. with the calculation of minimum capital requirements and the regulatory capital.

For these purposes, this shall be done by deducting from its assets and Unappropriated Retained Earnings all the items mentioned in the paragraph above.

Moreover, in such calculation, a financial institution shall not be able to compute the temporary reductions that affect minimum capital requirements, computable regulatory capital or its capital adequacy.

In addition, the Argentine Central Bank requires that computable capital be in excess of the minimum capital requirements, equal to 75%.

Distribution of profits shall require the prior authorization of the Argentine Central Bank’s Superintendent of Financial and Foreign Exchange Institutions, whose intervention shall have the purpose of verifying the aforementioned requirements have been fulfilled.

In addition to the aforementioned restrictions established by the Argentine Central Bank, which are applicable to the Bank and Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A., pursuant to Section 70 of the Corporations Law, stock companies shall establish a reserve not lower than 5% of the realized and liquid profits shown in the Income Statement for the fiscal year, until 20% of the corporate capital is reached. In the event said reserve is reduced for any reason, no profits can be distributed until its total refund.

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.’s Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on March 16, 2006 decided to set the maximum limit for the distribution of dividends at 25% of the realized and liquid profits of each fiscal year. This restriction shall remain in force as long as the company’s Shareholders’ Equity is below $ 300,000.

Pursuant to the Price Supplement of Class XIII Notes, as well as in accordance with certain financial loan contracts, Tarjeta Naranja S.A. has agreed not to distribute dividends that may exceed 50% of the company’s net income. This restriction also applies in the event of any excess over certain indebtedness ratios.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

NOTE 29. 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 undertaken, 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 (6) months from the date of the acquisition thereof, are considered to be cash and cash equivalents. The breakdown is as follows:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13      06.30.13      12.31.12  

Cash and Due from Banks

     14,687,978         12,560,345         8,249,087         8,345,015   

Instruments Issued by the Argentine Central Bank

     3,917,365         1,909,979         1,249,116         2,202,108   

Reverse Repo Transactions with the Argentine Central Bank

     1,000,030         —           481,975         38,497   

Interbank Loans - (Call Money Loans Granted)

     238,208         179,000         102,000         84,000   

Overnight Placements in Banks Abroad

     545,719         586,123         458,102         277,528   

Other Cash Placements

     850,585         588,434         215,481         376,830   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     21,239,885         15,823,881         10,755,761         11,323,978   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 30. CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEPOSIT INSURANCE SYSTEM

 

Law No. 24485 and Decree No. 540/95 established the creation 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. 1127/98, dated September 24, 1998, established the maximum amount for this insurance system to demand deposits and time deposits denominated either in Pesos and/or in foreign currency. As of January 2011, said amount has been established at $ 120.

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 the Bank, 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 it conducted. Deposits acquired through endorsement and 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 Depósitos S.A. (SE.DE.S.A.). SE.DE.S.A.’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 of January 1, 2005, the Argentine Central Bank set this contribution at 0.015% per month.

NOTE 31. NATIONAL SECURITIES COMMISSION (“C.N.V.”)

 

Within the framework of Resolution No. 622/13 and Circular Letter M.A.E. No. 120/2014, it is determined that registered brokers who have proceedings pending at the C.N.V. for their registration as agents shall be able to continue conducting transactions normally until the start of operations under the new category pursuant to the amended text of the regulations of the C.N.V. (text amended in 2013). The Bank shall continue conducting transactions under the current conditions since it complied with the requirements set forth in the aforementioned resolution. The Bank has requested to be registered as settlement and clearing agent and trading agent –comprehensive–, and manager of collective investment products at the registry of financial trustees, and as custodial agent of collective investment products corresponding to mutual funds.

As of June 30, 2014, the Bank’s Shareholders’ Equity exceeds that required by the C.N.V. to act as agent in the categories in which the Bank has already carried out the registration proceedings. Such requirement amounts to $ 26,500 with a minimum liquidity requirement of $ 13,250, which the Bank made up at the end of the period with Peso-denominated Bonds at Badlar rate due 2017 for the amount of $ 9,460, which are held in custody at Caja de Valores (Depositor No. 100100), and the remaining with a balance held in checking account No. 007 open at the Argentine Central Bank (See Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements). At the date of these financial statements, the Bank made up the total amount requested by depositing it in the aforementioned custody account.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

Furthermore, in compliance with Section 7 of Chapter II, Title V of that Resolution, in its capacity as custodial agent of collective investment products corresponding to mutual funds (depository) of the “FIMA ACCIONES”, “FIMA P.B. ACCIONES”, “FIMA RENTA EN PESOS”, “FIMA AHORRO PESOS”, “FIMA RENTA PLUS”, “FIMA PREMIUM”, “FIMA AHORRO PLUS”, “FIMA CAPITAL PLUS”, “FIMA ABIERTO PYMES” funds, as of June 30, 2014, the Bank holds a total of 3,453,954,834 units under custody for a market value of $ 7,088,903, which is included in the “Depositors of Securities Held in Custody” account. As of December 31, 2013, the securities held in custody totaled 3,506,326,870 units and their market value amounted to $ 6,655,021.

The balances of the Mutual Funds as of period/fiscal year-end are detailed as follows:

 

Mutual Fund

   06.30.14      12.31.13  

FIMA Acciones

     52,886         29,223   

FIMA P.B. Acciones

     109,243         56,352   

FIMA Renta en pesos

     56,514         18,081   

FIMA Ahorro en pesos

     1,240,295         1,474,503   

FIMA Renta Plus

     60,959         27,004   

FIMA Premium

     2,397,378         2,164,601   

FIMA Ahorro Plus

     1,585,058         1,076,550   

FIMA Capital Plus

     1,551,211         1,773,606   

FIMA Abierto PyMES

     35,359         11,377   

Fondos FIMA Liquidados

     —           23,724   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     7,088,903         6,655,021   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 32. SECURED LIABILITIES FROM FORMER BANCO ALMAFUERTE COOP. LTDO.

Due to the dissolution of former Banco Almafuerte Coop. Ltdo., the Company has undertaken certain secured liabilities corresponding to 5 (five) branches of said institution, receiving a Class “A” Participation Certificate in Nues Trust, and it has participated in the creation of a Special Fund.

As of December 31, 2013, the balance of such Fund amounted to $ 170,688; and it was fully settled in January 2014.

NOTE 33. SETTING UP OF FINANCIAL TRUSTS

a) Financial trusts with the Bank as trustor:

 

Name

   Creation Date    Estimated
Maturity Date
  

Trustee

  

Trust Assets

   Portfolio
Transferred
    Book Value of
Securities Held in Own Portfolio
 
                 06.30.14      12.31.13  

Galtrust I

   10.13.00    02.04.18    First Trust of New York N.A.    Secured Bonds in Pesos at 2% due 2018 (1)    US$  490,224  (*)      853,845         743,442   

Galicia

   04.16.02    05.06.32    Bapro Mandatos y Negocios S.A.    National Government Promissory Note Bonds in Pesos at 2% due 2014 (2)    $ 108,000        —           142,806   

 

(*) The remaining US$ 9,776 was transferred in cash.
(1) In exchange for loans to the Provincial Governments.
(2) In exchange for Secured Loans, paid during this period.

b) As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Bank records in its own portfolio participation certificates and debt securities from financial trusts amounting to $ 573,497 and $ 649,313, respectively.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

c) Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. transferred part of its portfolio to create a trust:

 

Name

   Creation Date    Estimated
Maturity Date
  

Trustee

  

Trust Assets

   Portfolio
Transferred
     Book Value of
Securities Held in Own Portfolio
 
                  06.30.14     12.31.13  

Fideicomiso Financiero CFA Trust I

   02.19.14    02.22.16   

Deutsche Bank S.A.

   Personal Loans    $ 180,000       $ 49,633 (*)      —     

 

(*) It corresponds to Participation Certificates.

NOTE 34. SEGMENT REPORTING

 

The Company measures the performance of each of its business segments mainly in terms of “Net Income”. The segments defined are made up of one or more operating segments with similar economic characteristics, distribution channels and regulatory environments.

Below there is a description of each business segment’s composition:

Banks: It represents the banking business operations results and includes the results of operations of subsidiaries the Bank, Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. (In liquidation) and Galicia Cayman S.A.

Regional Credit Cards: This segment represents the results of operations of the regional credit card business and includes the results of operations of Tarjetas del Mar S.A. and Tarjetas Regionales S.A. consolidated with its subsidiaries, as follows: Cobranzas Regionales S.A., Procesadora Regional S.A., Tarjeta Naranja S.A. and Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

Personal Loans – CFA: This segment includes the results of operations of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.

Insurance: This segment represents the results of operations of the insurance companies’ business and includes the results of operations of Sudamericana Holding S.A. consolidated with its subsidiaries, as follows: Galicia Retiro Cía. de Seguros S.A., Galicia Seguros S.A. and Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.

Other Businesses: This segment shows the results of operations of Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión, Galicia Warrants S.A. and Net Investment S.A.

Adjustments: This segment includes results of operations other than those related to the preceding segments and consolidation adjustments, eliminations corresponding to transactions conducted between consolidated companies and minority interest.

 

     Banks      Regional
Credit Cards
    Personal
Loans - CFA
     Insurance     Other
Businesses
     Adjustments     06.30.14  

Net Financial Income

     3,257,062         819,219        546,514         86,641        8,089         68,412        4,785,937   

Net Income from Services

     1,304,265         1,504,996        42,551         —          49,410         (378,470     2,522,752   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Operating Income

     4,561,327         2,324,215        589,065         86,641        57,499         (310,058     7,308,689   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision for Loan Losses

     650,546         423,988        173,936         —          —           —          1,248,470   

Administrative Expenses

     2,393,185         1,479,202        351,452         115,841        18,759         (15,311     4,343,128   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income

     1,517,596         421,025        63,677         (29,200     38,740         (294,747     1,717,091   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from Insurance Companies’ Activities

     —           —          —           212,282        —           354,930        567,212   

Income from Equity Investments

     515,911         (14,283     630         808        8         (451,839     51,235   

Minority Interest

     —           (31     —           —          —           (82,992     (83,023

Miscellaneous Income, Net

     72,349         114,959        51,714         (677     1,076         (6,208     233,213   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income before Income Tax

     2,105,856         521,670        116,021         183,213        39,824         (480,856     2,485,728   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Tax

     659,000         223,131        42,792         64,302        14,000         (41,442     961,783   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income for the Period

     1,446,856         298,539        73,229         118,911        25,824         (439,414     1,523,945   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

42


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

     Banks      Regional
Credit Cards
     Personal
Loans - CFA
     Insurance     Other
Businesses
     Adjustments     06.30.13  

Net Financial Income

     1,982,976         671,875         449,485         40,831        2,569         (87,558     3,060,178   

Net Income from Services

     926,886         1,250,096         61,253         —          21,068         (297,398     1,961,905   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Operating Income

     2,909,862         1,921,971         510,738         40,831        23,637         (384,956     5,022,083   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision for Loan Losses

     392,902         361,727         121,055         —          —           —          875,684   

Administrative Expenses

     1,914,401         1,228,875         308,543         88,314        12,536         (9,318     3,543,351   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income

     602,559         331,369         81,140         (47,483     11,101         (375,638     603,048   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from Insurance Companies’ Activities

     —           —           —           182,718        —           263,814        446,532   

Income from Equity Investments

     327,710         —           89         68        —           (283,633     44,234   

Minority Interest

     —           4         —           —          —           (100,478     (100,474

Miscellaneous Income, Net

     18,400         93,198         40,065         (2,422     1,071         3,253        153,565   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income before Income Tax

     948,669         424,571         121,294         132,881        12,172         (492,682     1,146,905   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Tax

     243,000         193,551         44,350         47,012        4,314         (46,062     486,165   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income for the Period

     705,669         231,020         76,944         85,869        7,858         (446,620     660,740   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accounting measurement of assets and liabilities allocated to the above-mentioned segments is the following:

 

     06.30.14      12.31.13  

Government and Private Securities

     10,322,671         3,987,329   

Loans

     58,846,394         55,264,926   

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

     6,473,005         5,696,143   

Receivables from Financial Leases

     1,084,585         1,128,067   

Other Assets

     239,490         201,417   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

     76,966,145         66,277,882   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     06.30.14      12.31.13  

Deposits

     58,564,028         51,395,323   

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

     23,393,021         19,333,341   

Subordinated Negotiable Obligations

     1,916,614         1,656,297   

Other Liabilities

     328,655         287,488   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     84,202,318         72,672,449   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 35. CONTINGENCIES

 

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 Buenos Aires, are in the process (in different degrees of completion) of conducting audits and assessments 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.

As regards the assessment of tax collection authorities from Buenos Aires, within the framework of the legal actions brought by the Bank with the purpose of challenging the assessment of the tax collection authorities, a preliminary injunction was granted by the Argentine Federal Court of Appeals in Administrative Matters for the amount corresponding to the Compensatory Bond, which was ratified by the Supreme Court of Justice. Therefore, the Court ordered the A.G.I.P. (Governmental Public Revenue Authority) to refrain from starting tax enforcement proceedings or else requesting precautionary measures for such purpose until a final judgment is issued. The proceedings are currently pending a decision by the Argentine Federal Court of Appeals in Administrative Matters with regard to the appeal filed by the Bank against the decision issued on the core issue by the Court of First Instance in November 2013.

With regard to Buenos Aires’ claims on account of other items, the Bank adhered to the System for the Settlement of Tax Liabilities in Arrears (Law No. 3,461 and the related regulations), which envisaged the total relief of interest and fines. The Bank’s adherence to such system was communicated within the framework of the respective cases before the corresponding judicial authorities.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

In connection with the assessments made by tax collection authorities from the Province of Buenos Aires, under the framework of some of the processes under discussion at the Provincial Tax Court’s stage, at this stage of proceedings the decision issued was: (i) unfavorable to the Bank’s request regarding the items not related to the Compensatory Bond, and (ii) favorable with regard to the non-taxability thereof. Therefore, the Bank adhered to the System for the Regularization of Tax Debts (Regulatory Decision No. 12 and related decisions), which envisages discounts on the amounts not related to the Compensatory Bond. The Bank’s adherence to such system was communicated within the framework of the respective cases before the corresponding judicial authorities. In turn, the authorities from the Province of Buenos Aires objected to the judgment rendered by the Provincial Tax Court with regard to the Compensatory Bond, and requested the Court of Appeals in Administrative Matters of La Plata to set such decision aside. The Bank entered an appearance and filed a motion for lack of jurisdiction, since it believes only the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice has jurisdiction to issue a decision on such a matter. On April 15, 2014, the aforementioned Court sustained the motion for lack of jurisdiction and ordered the proceedings to be filed. Thus, the controversy would appear to be finished. To date, the judgment is not yet final.

Furthermore, regarding the claims made by the different jurisdictions, the Bank has been expressing its disagreement regarding these adjustments at the corresponding administrative and/or legal proceedings.

These proceedings and their possible effects are constantly being monitored by Management. Even though the Bank considers that it has complied with its tax liabilities in full pursuant to current regulations, provisions deemed adequate pursuant to the evolution of each proceeding have been set up.

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

At the date of these consolidated financial statements, the Argentine Revenue Service (“A.F.I.P.”), Provincial Revenue Boards and Municipalities are in the process of conducting audits and assessments, in different degrees of completion, at the companies controlled by Tarjetas Regionales S.A. Said agencies have served notices and made claims regarding taxes applicable to Tarjetas Regionales S.A.’s subsidiaries. Therefore, the companies are taking the corresponding administrative and legal steps in order to resolve such issues. The original amount claimed for taxes totals approximately $ 15,302.

Based on their tax advisors’ opinions, the companies believe that the above-mentioned claims are both legally and technically groundless and that taxes related to the claims have been correctly calculated in accordance with current tax regulations in force and existing case law.

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

The A.F.I.P. conducted audits on fiscal years 1998 and 1999, not accepting certain uncollectible loans to be recorded as uncollectible receivables deductible from income tax and minimum presumed income tax. The original amount claimed for taxes by the tax collection authorities totals $ 2,094.

In July 2013, the Federal Tax Court was notified the judgment sustaining the appeal filed by the company. Tax collection authorities later filed an appeal against the aforementioned judgment, which was answered by the company in December 2013. In May 2014, the Argentine Federal Court of Appeals in Administrative Matters rejected the appeal filed by the A.F.I.P, thus confirming the judgment issued by the Federal Tax Court, which was favorable to Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. In June 2014, the A.F.I.P. filed an appeal before the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice.

Based on the information available at the date of these financial statements, the company foresees the decision to be issued by the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice shall not be different from the judgments issued by the other courts that heard the case.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the companies have set up provisions deemed appropriate pursuant to the evolution of each proceeding.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

CONSUMER PROTECTION ASSOCIATIONS

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

Consumer Protection Associations, on behalf of consumers, have filed claims against the Bank regarding the collection of certain financial charges.

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

Tarjeta Naranja S.A. reached an agreement with the Consumer and User Protection Association of Argentina (Asociación de Defensa de los Consumidores y Usuarios de la Argentina – A.D.E.C.U.A.) on certain aspects related to amounts collected on account of life insurance on debt balances. This agreement was judicially approved. The court that heard the case later decided that Tarjeta Naranja S.A. should make additional reimbursements with regard to the aforementioned items. Tarjeta Naranja S.A. filed an appeal against this decision before the Court of Appeals, since the company considered it had carried out all the transactions in due time and manner.

In May 2014, Tarjeta Naranja S.A. was notified of the judgment that ordered it to reimburse part of what had already been collected on account of life insurance on debt balances. In turn, the A.D.E.C.U.A. filed an extraordinary appeal before the Argentine Court of Appeals. At the date of these financial statements, the outcome of the appeal filed by the aforementioned institution is unknown. Thus, the company has set up provisions for such claim.

The Bank considers that the resolution of these controversies will not have a significant impact on its financial condition.

NOTE 36. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES

 

The tasks related to risk information and internal control of each of the controlled companies are defined and carried out, rigorously. This particularly affects the Bank, where requirements are stringent as it is a financial institution regulated by the Argentine Central Bank. Apart from applicable local regulations, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A., in its capacity as a listed company in the United States, complies with the certification of its internal controls pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act (“Sarbanes-Oxley”). Corporate risk management is monitored by the Audit Committee, which as well gathers and analyzes the information submitted by the main controlled companies.

The specific function of the comprehensive management of the Bank’s risks has been allocated to the Risk Management Division, guaranteeing its independence from the rest of the business areas since it directly reports to the Bank’s General Division and, at the same time, it is involved in the decisions made by each area. In addition, the control and prevention of risks related to asset laundering, funding of terrorist activities and other illegal activities are allocated to the Anti-Money Laundering Unit Division. The aim of both divisions is to guarantee the Board of Directors that they are fully aware of the risks the Bank is exposed to, and they are in charge of designing and proposing the policies and procedures necessary to mitigate and control such risks.

The Risk Management Division is also in charge of monitoring compliance with the laws, regulations and internal policies applicable to the Bank, its affiliated companies and individuals, in order to prevent monetary and/or criminal penalties and to mitigate the impact on reputation.

The Bank has developed the Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (Proceso de Evaluación de Suficiencia de Capital - PESC) to assess the relationship between the Bank’s available resources and necessary resources to maintain an appropriate risk profile. This process should allow identifying both the economic capital needs for future fiscal years and the sources to meet such needs.

In turn, the Bank has developed a risk appetite framework, which has risk acceptance levels, both on an individual and a consolidated basis. Within this framework, ratios have been established, which are regularly submitted to the Risk Management Committee.

Each of these ratios has an excess threshold and related actions in case of deviations.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

FINANCIAL RISKS

Short- and medium-term financial risks are managed within the framework of policies approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors, which establishes limits to the different risk exposure and also considers their interrelation. Management is supplemented by “contingency plans” devised to face adverse market situations. Furthermore, “stress tests” that make it possible to assess risk exposure under historical and simulated scenarios are created, which identify critical levels of the different risk factors.

LIQUIDITY

Daily liquidity is managed according to the set strategy, which seeks to keep liquid resources adequate to mitigate the adverse effects caused by irregular variations in loans and deposits, in addition to coping with “stress” situations.

The current liquidity policy in force provides for setting limits and monitoring a) liquidity as it relates to stock: a level of “Management Liquidity Requirement” was established, taking into consideration the characteristics and behavior of the Bank’s different liabilities; and b) cash flow liquidity: gaps between the contractual maturities of consolidated financial assets and liabilities are analyzed and monitored. There is a cap for the gap between maturities, determined based on the gap accumulated against total liabilities permanently complied with during the first year.

Furthermore, the policy sets forth a contingency plan, by currency type, that determines the steps to be taken and the assets from which additional liquid resources can be obtained.

With the purpose of mitigating the liquidity risk that arises from deposit concentration per customer, the Bank has a policy that regulates the concentration of deposits among its main customers.

CURRENCY RISK

The Bank’s current policy in force establishes limits in terms of maximum “net asset positions” (assets denominated in a currency which are higher than the liabilities denominated in such currency) and “net liability positions” (assets denominated in a foreign currency which are lower than the liabilities denominated in such currency) for mismatches in currency, as a proportion of the Bank’s R.P.C., on a consolidated basis.

An adequate balance between assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency is what characterizes the management strategy for this risk factor, seeking to achieve a full coverage of long-term asset-liability mismatches and allowing a short-term mismatch management margin that contributes to the possibility of improving certain market situations. Short- and long-term goals are attained by appropriately managing assets and liabilities and by using the financial products available in our market, particularly “dollar futures” both in institutionalized markets (M.A.E. and RO.F.EX.) and in forward transactions performed with customers.

Transactions in foreign currency futures (Dollar futures) are subject to limits that take into consideration the particular characteristics of each trading environment.

INTEREST RATE RISK

The Bank’s exposure to the “interest rate risk”, as a result of interest rate fluctuations and the different sensitivity of assets and liabilities, is managed according to the strategy approved. On the one hand, it considers a short-term horizon, seeking to keep the net financial margin within the levels set by the policy. On the other hand, it considers a long-term horizon, the purpose of which is to mitigate the negative impact on the economic value of the Bank’s Shareholders’ Equity in the face of changes in interest rates.

From a comprehensive viewpoint of risk exposure and contributing to including a “risk premium” in the pricing process, the aim is to systematically estimate the “economic capital” used up by the structural risk as per the financial statements (interest rate risk) and the contribution of the “price risk”, in its different expressions, to using up the capital.

MARKET RISK

Trading of and/or investment in government and corporate securities, currencies, derivatives and debt instruments issued by the Argentine Central Bank, which are listed on the capital markets and the value of which varies pursuant to the variation of the market prices thereof, are included within the policy which limits the maximum authorized losses for a fiscal year.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

The “price risk” (market) is daily managed according to the strategy approved, the purpose of which is to keep the Bank present in the different derivatives, variable- and fixed-income markets while obtaining the maximum return as possible on trading, without exposing the latter to excessive risk levels. Finally, the designed policy contributes to providing transparency and facilitates the perception of the risk levels to which it is exposed.

In order to measure and monitor risks derived from the variation in the price of financial instruments frequently listed in the secondary markets that form the trading securities portfolio, a model known as “Value at Risk” (also known as “VaR”) is used. This model measures, for the Bank individually, the possible loss that could be generated by the positions in securities and currencies under certain parameters. For financial instruments not frequently listed or with no representative listing in the secondary markets, the methodology known as DV01 is used. This consists in estimating the change of value of a portfolio, for variations of one interest rate percentage point.

CROSS-BORDER RISK

The Bank’s foreign trade transactions and management of “treasury” resources imply assuming cross-border risk positions. These exposures related to cross-border assets are in line with the Bank’s business and financial strategy, the purpose of which is to provide customers with an efficient commercial assistance and to improve the management of available liquid resources within an appropriate risk and yield environment.

TRANSFER RISK

The possibility of diversifying funding sources, as contemplated by the liquidity strategy, by obtaining resources in foreign capital markets, involves the possible exposure to potential regulatory changes that hinder or increase the cost of the transfer of foreign currency abroad to meet liability commitments. The policy that manages the risk of transferring foreign currency abroad thus contributes to the liquidity strategy and pursues the goal of reaching an adequate balance between liabilities payable to local counterparties and those payable to foreign counterparties in a return-risk proportion that is adequate for the Bank’s business and growth.

EXPOSURE TO THE NON-FINANCIAL PUBLIC SECTOR

With the purpose of regulating risk exposures with regard to the non-financial public sector, in the national, provincial and municipal jurisdictions, the Bank defined a policy which by design envisages risk exposures in each jurisdiction, as well as the “possible loss” of value related to such holdings.

CREDIT RISK

The Bank’s credit granting and analysis system is applied in a centralized manner and is based on the concept of “opposition of interests”, which takes place when risk management, credit and commercial duties are segregated, with respect to both retail and wholesale businesses. This allows an ongoing and efficient monitoring of the quality of assets, a proactive management of problem loans, aggressive write-offs of uncollectible loans and a conservative policy on allowances for loan losses.

Apart from that, this system includes the follow-up of the models for measuring the portfolio risk at the operation and customer levels, thus making it easier to detect problem loans and the related losses. This allows early detection of situations that can entail some degree of portfolio deterioration, appropriately safeguarding the Bank’s assets.

Credit risk management entails approving the credit risk policies and procedures, verifying compliance therewith and assessing credit risk on an ongoing basis.

As an outstanding aspect we can mention that the credit granting policy for retail banking focuses on automatic granting processes. These are based on behavior analysis models. The Bank is strongly geared towards obtaining portfolios with direct payroll deposit, which statistically have a better compliance behavior when compared to other types of portfolios.

As for the wholesale banking, credit granting is based on analyses conducted on credit, cash flow, balance sheet, and capacity of the applicant. These are supported by statistical rating models and qualitative adjustment models for corporate businesses.

Internal policies were implemented regarding concentration per customer/group, acceptance and concentration per internal rating and review-by-sector. The latter determines the levels of review for the economic activities belonging to the private-sector portfolio according to the concentration they show with regard to the Bank’s total credit and/or R.P.C.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

The Credit Risk Management Division also constantly monitors its portfolio through different indicators (asset quality of the loan portfolio, provision for the non-accrual portfolio, non-performance, roll rates, etc.), as well as the classification and concentration thereof (through maximum ratios between the exposure to each customer, its own computable capital or “R.P.C.” or regulatory capital, and that of each customer). The loan portfolio classification as well as its concentration control was carried out following the Argentine Central Bank regulations.

OPERATIONAL RISK

Pursuant to the best practices and the guidelines determined by the Argentine Central Bank, the Bank has the Operational Risk Unit, through which it has implemented the Operational Risk Management Framework. This framework includes the Bank’s policies, practices, procedures and structures for the appropriate management of Operational Risk.

Operational Risk is the risk because of external events. It includes legal risk, but does not include strategic and reputational risks.

The Bank manages operational risk inherent to its products, activities, processes and material systems, technology and information security processes, as well as risks derived from subcontracted activities and from services rendered by providers. Such management includes the identification, assessment, monitoring, control and mitigation of operational risks.

Before launching or introducing new products, activities, processes or systems, the Bank makes sure its operational risks are appropriately assessed.

The Bank has the necessary structure and resources to be able to determine the operational risk profile and thus take the corresponding corrective measures, complying with the regulations set forth by the Argentine Central Bank on guidelines for operational risk management in financial institutions and operational risk events database.

The minimum capital requirement with regard to the operational risk is determined according to the Argentine Central Bank regulations.

An appropriate management of operational risks also helps improve customer service quality.

In compliance with Communiqué “A” 5398, securitization, concentration, reputational and strategic risks were identified as significant risks, and a computation and measurement method was developed, which is currently being implemented. These risks, together with those mentioned previously, were included in the Capital Adequacy Assessment Report (I.A.C., as per its acronym in Spanish), within the framework of Communiqué “A” 5515.

SECURITIZATION RISK

Securitization is an alternative source of financing and a mechanism for the transfer of risks to investors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, securitization activities and the fast innovation with regard to the techniques and instruments used in such activities also generate new risks, including the following:

i) Credit, market, liquidity, concentration, legal and reputational risks, due to the securitization positions held or invested, including, among others, liquidity facilities and credit enhancement granted; and

ii) Credit risk due to the underlying exposures with regard to securitization.

CONCENTRATION RISK

Risk concentration has to do with the exposures or groups of exposure with similar characteristics, for instance when they belong to the same debtor, counterparty or guarantor, geographic area or economic sector; or because they are secured by the same type of assets used as collateral, with the possibility of generating:

i) Losses with regard to income, regulatory capital, assets or the global risk level, that are significant enough to affect the financial strength of the financial institution or its ability to keep the financial institution’s main transactions; and

ii) A major change in the financial institution’s risk profile.

REPUTATIONAL RISK

Reputational risk is defined as the risk associated with a negative perception of the financial institution by customers, counterparties, shareholders, investors, account holders, market analysts and other significant market players, which adversely affects the financial institution’s ability to keep existing business relationships or establish new relationships, and continue having access to funding sources such as the interbank market or the securitization market.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

STRATEGIC RISK

Strategic risk is that which arises from an inappropriate business strategy or an adverse change in forecasts, parameters, goals and other functions that support such strategy. Even though estimating this risk is complex, institutions must develop new management techniques that include all the related aspects.

ASSET LAUNDERING, FUNDING OF TERRORIST ACTIVITIES AND OTHER ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES RISK

As regards the control and prevention of asset laundering and the funding of terrorist activities, the Bank complies with the regulations set forth by the Argentine Central Bank, the Financial Information Unit and Law No. 25246, as amended, which creates the Financial Information Unit (U.I.F. as per its initials in Spanish - Unidad de Información Financiera), under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights with functional autarchy. The Financial Information Unit is in charge of analyzing, addressing and reporting the information received, in order to prevent and avoid both asset laundering and the funding of terrorist activities.

The Bank has promoted the implementation of measures designed to fight against the use of the international financial system by criminal organizations. For such purposes, the Bank has control policies, procedures and structures that are applied using a “risk-based approach”, which allow monitoring transactions, pursuant to the “customer profile” (defined individually based on the information and documentation related to the economic, financial and tax condition of the customer), in order to detect such transactions that should be considered unusual, and to report them before the U.I.F. in the cases that may correspond. The Anti-Money Laundering Unit (“U.A.L.” as per its initials in Spanish – Unidad Antilavado) is in charge of managing this activity, through the implementation of control and prevention procedures as well as the communication thereof to the rest of the organization by drafting the related handbooks and training all employees. In addition, the management of this risk is regularly reviewed by Internal Audit.

The Bank has appointed a director as Compliance Officer, pursuant to Resolution 121/11 of the U.I.F., who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with and implementation of the proceedings and obligations on the issue.

The Bank contributes to the prevention and mitigation of risks from transaction-related criminal behaviors by being involved in the international regulatory standards adoption process.

In compliance with Communiqué “A” 5394 issued by the Argentine Central Bank, in its website (http://www.bancogalicia.com.ar), inside the “Conózcanos” tab within “Información Corporativa”, the Bank has a document entitled “Disciplina de Mercado – Requisitos mínimos de divulgación”, where there is information related to the structure and adequacy of regulatory capital, the exposure to the different risks and the management thereof.

NOTE 37. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TRANSPARENCY POLICY

 

GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s Board of Directors is the Company’s highest management body. It is made up of nine (9) directors and four (4) alternate directors, who must have the necessary knowledge and skills to clearly understand their responsibilities and duties within the corporate governance, and to act with the loyalty and diligence of a good businessman.

As set out in its bylaws, the term of office for both directors and alternate directors is three (3) years; they are partially changed every year and may be reelected indefinitely.

The Company complies with the appropriate standards regarding total number of directors, as well as the number of independent directors. Furthermore, its bylaws provide for the flexibility necessary to adapt the number of directors to the possible changes in the conditions in which the Company carries out its activities, from three to nine directors.

The Board of Directors complies, in every relevant aspect, with the recommendations included in the Code on Corporate Governance as schedule IV to Title IV of the regulations issued by the National Securities Commission (text amended in 2013).

It also monitors the application of the corporate governance policies provided for by the regulations in force through the Audit Committee and the Committee for Information Integrity. Periodically, the Committees provide the Board of Directors with information, and the Board gets to know the decisions of each Committee. What is appropriate is transcribed in the minutes drafted at the Board of Directors’ meetings.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

The Audit Committee set by Capital Markets Law No. 26831 and the C.N.V.’s regulations is formed by three (3) directors, two of whom are independent directors, and the Committee for Information Integrity’s mission is to comply with the provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley.

Basic Holding Structure

The Company is the holding company of a group whose main asset is the controlling equity interest in the Bank. The latter, as a banking institution, is subject to certain regulatory restrictions imposed by the Argentine Central Bank. In particular, the Bank can only hold a 12.5% interest in the capital stock of companies that do not carry out activities considered supplementary by the Argentine Central Bank. Therefore, the Company holds, either directly or indirectly, the remaining interests in several companies. In addition, the Company indirectly holds a number of equity investments in supplementary companies that belong to the Bank as controlling company.

It is worth noting that the Company is a company whose purpose is solely to conduct financial and investment activities as per Section 31 of the Corporations Law, that is to say, it is a holding company whose activity involves managing its equity investments, assets and resources. This explains its limited personnel structure, as well as the fact that many of the business organization requirements, common for large institutions, cannot be applied.

One should note that the Company is technically under the control of a holding company, EBA Holding S.A., because the latter holds the majority of votes at the Shareholders’ Meetings, although it does not have any managerial functions over the Company and the Company has no group relationship with EBA Holding S.A. No director of EBA Holding S.A. is a director of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

Compensation Systems

Directors’ compensation is defined by the General Shareholders’ Meeting and is fixed within the limits established by law and the corporate bylaws.

The Audit Committee expresses its opinion on whether compensation proposals for Directors are reasonable, taking into consideration market standards.

Business Conduct Policy

The Company has consistently shown respect for the rights of its shareholders, reliability and accuracy in the information provided, transparency as to its policies and decisions, and caution with respect to the disclosure of strategic business issues.

Code of Ethics

The Company has a formally approved Code of Ethics that guides its policies and activities. It considers business objectivity and conflict-of-interests-related aspects, and how the employee should act upon identifying a breach of the Code of Ethics.

BANCO DE GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES S.A.

The Company’s Board of Directors is the Bank’s highest management body. It is made up of seven (7) directors and five (5) alternate directors, who must have the necessary knowledge and skills to clearly understand their responsibilities and duties within the corporate governance, and to act with the loyalty and diligence of good businessmen.

The Bank complies with the appropriate standards regarding total number of directors, as well as number of independent directors. Furthermore, its bylaws provide for the flexibility necessary to adapt the number of directors to the possible changes in the conditions in which the Bank carries out its activities, from three to nine directors.

The General Shareholders’ Meeting has the power to establish the number of directors, both independent and non-independent ones, and appoint them. Out of the seven directors, two are independent. In addition, three of the alternate directors are independent. The independence concept is defined in the regulations set forth by the C.N.V. and the Argentine Central Bank regulations.

As regards prevention of conflicts of interest, the provisions set forth in the Corporations Law and the Capital Markets Law are applicable.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

As set out in the bylaws, the term of office for both directors and alternate directors is three years; two thirds of them (or a fraction of at least three) are changed every year and may be reelected indefinitely.

The Board of Directors’ meeting is held at least once a week and when required by any director. The Board of Directors is responsible for the Bank’s general management and makes all the necessary decisions to such end. The Board of Directors’ members also take part, to a higher or lesser extent, in the commissions and committees created. Therefore, they are continuously informed about the Bank’s course of business and become aware of the decisions made by such bodies, as transcribed into minutes.

Additionally, the Board of Directors receives a monthly report prepared by the General Manager, the purpose of which is to report the material issues and events addressed at the different meetings held between him and Senior Management. The Board of Directors becomes aware of such reports, as evidenced in the minutes.

In connection with directors’ training and development, the Bank has a program, which is reviewed every six months, whereby they regularly attend courses and seminars of different kinds and subjects.

It may be said that the Bank’s executives, including directors, have provided updated knowledge and skills, and that the Board of Directors’ performance is the most effective, which corresponds with the current dynamics of this body.

According to the activities carried out by the Bank, effective laws and corporate strategies, the following commissions and committees have been created to achieve an effective control over all activities performed by the Bank:

- Risk Management Committee.

It is in charge of approving risk management strategies, policies, processes and procedures, with the related contingency plans, establishing the specific limits for each risk exposure and approving, when appropriate, temporary limit excesses and becoming aware of each risk position and compliance with policies.

- Credit Committee.

This committee’s function is to review loans greater than $ 90,000 and all loans to be granted to financial institutions (local or foreign) and related customers.

- Asset and Liability Management Committee.

It is in charge of analyzing the growth of the Bank’s business from a financial perspective regarding fundraising and its placement in different assets. This committee is also responsible for the follow-up and control of liquidity and interest-rate and currency mismatches. It is also in charge of analyzing and recommending business areas, measures related to the management of interest-rate and currency mismatches, and maturity gaps in order to maximize financial and foreign exchange income within acceptable parameters of risk and use of capital, and proposing changes to such parameters, as deemed necessary, to the Board of Directors.

- Information Technology Committee.

It is in charge of supervising and approving new systems’ development plans and budgets, as well as supervising these systems’ budget controls. It is also responsible for approving the general design of the systems’ structure, the main processes and systems implemented, and quality supervision.

- Audit Committee (Argentine Central Bank).

The Audit Committee is responsible for helping, within the framework of its specific functions, the Board of Directors with: (1) internal controls, individual and corporate risk management and compliance with the standards established by the Bank, the Argentine Central Bank and effective laws; (2) the issuance of financial statements; (3) the external auditor’s suitability and independence; (4) the Internal and External Audit’s performance; (5) the solution to the observations made by the Internal and External Audits, the Argentine Central Bank and other regulatory agencies; and (6) evaluation and approval of the follow-up of the implementation of recommendations. It is also responsible for coordinating the Internal and External Audit functions.

- Audit Committee (National Securities Commission).

Public companies are required to have an Audit Committee. This committee’s mission is to provide the Board of Directors with assistance in overseeing the financial statements, as well as in the task of controlling the Bank and its controlled companies and the companies it owns a stake in.

- Committee for the Control and Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorist Activities.

Its mission is to plan, coordinate and ensure compliance with the policies on anti-money laundering and funding of terrorist activities set and approved by the Board of Directors, taking into consideration effective regulations. It is also responsible in this regard for designing internal controls, personnel training plans and ensuring compliance by the Internal Audit.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

- Committee for Information Integrity.

Its mission is to comply with the provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley.

- Human Resources Committee.

It is in charge of promotions and appointments, transfers, turnovers, development, staff and compensation for the personnel included in nine salary levels and above.

- Planning and Management Control Committee.

It is in charge of analyzing, defining and following up with the consolidated balance sheet and income statement.

- Business and Segment Management Committee.

It is in charge of analyzing, defining and following businesses and segments.

- Crisis Committee.

It is in charge of evaluating the situation upon facing a liquidity crisis and deciding the steps to be implemented to tackle it.

- Finance Committee – Consumer Banking.

It is in charge of analyzing the financial evolution and the funding needs of companies devoted to the provision of financing to consumers, as well as analyzing the evolution of the credit portfolio.

The Bank considers the General Manager and Division Management reporting to the General Manager as Senior Management. These are detailed as follows:

- Retail Banking Division

- Wholesale Banking Division

- Finance Division

- Comprehensive Corporate Services Division

- Organizational Development and Human Resources Division

- Risk Management Division

- Credit Division

- Strategic Planning and Management Control Division

Senior Management’s main duties are as follows:

- Ensure that the Bank’s activities are consistent with the business strategy, the policies approved by the Board of Directors and the risks to be assumed.

- Implement the necessary policies, procedures, processes and controls to manage operations and risks cautiously, meet the strategic goals set by the Board of Directors and ensure that the latter receives material, full and timely information so that it may assess management and analyze whether the responsibilities assigned are effectively fulfilled.

- Monitor the managers from different divisions, in line with the policies and procedures set by the Board of Directors and establish an effective internal control system.

Basic Holding Structure

The Bank’s majority shareholder is the Company. In turn, the Bank holds equity investments in supplementary companies as controlling company, as well as minority interests in companies whose controlling company is its own controlling company. From a business point of view, this structure allows the Bank to take advantage of significant synergies that guarantee the loyalty of its customers and additional businesses. All business relationships with these companies, whether permanent or occasional in nature, are fostered under the normal and usual market conditions and this is true when the Bank holds either a majority or minority interest. Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s Board of Directors submits to the Shareholders’ Meeting’s vote which shall be Grupo Financiero Galicia’s vote, in its capacity as controlling company, at Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires’s Shareholders’ Meeting. The same method of transparency and information as to its controlled companies and companies it owns a stake in is applied at the Bank’s Shareholders’ Meetings, which are always attended by directors and officers thereof and the Board of Directors always provides detailed information about the Company’s activities.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

Business Conduct Policy and/or Code of Ethics

The Bank has a formally approved Code of Ethics that guides its policies and activities. It considers business objectivity and conflict-of-interests-related aspects, and how the employee should act upon identifying a breach of the Code of Ethics, with the involvement of the Organizational Development and Human Resources Management.

Information Related to Personnel Economic Incentive Practices

The Human Resources Committee, composed of two Directors, the Managing Director and the Organizational Development and Human Resources Division Manager, is in charge of establishing the compensation policy for the Bank’s personnel.

It is the policy of the Bank to manage the full compensation of its personnel based on the principles of fairness, meritocracy and justice, within the framework of the legal regulations in force.

The aim of this policy is to provide an objective and fair basis, through the design and implementation of tools for the management of the fixed and variable compensation paid to each employee, based on the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, individual performance with regard to compliance thereof, contribution to the Bank’s results and conformity to market values, with the purpose of:

 

  Attracting and creating loyalty with regard to quality personnel suitable for the achievement of the business strategy and goals.

 

  Being an individual motivation means.

 

  Easing the decentralized management of compensation administration.

 

  Allowing the effective budget control of personnel costs.

 

  Guaranteeing internal fairness.

In order to monitor and guarantee both external and internal fairness with regard to the payment of fixed and variable compensation, the Compensation area uses, and puts at the disposal of the Senior Management and the Human Resources Committee, market surveys published by consulting firms specialized in compensation issues, pursuant to the market positioning policies defined by the management division for the different corporate levels.

With the purpose of gearing individuals towards the achievement of attainable results that contribute to the global performance of the Bank/Area, and to the increase in motivation for the common attainment of goals, differentiating individual contribution, the Bank has different variable compensation systems:

 

1. Business Incentives and/or Incentives through Commissions system for business areas.

 

2. Annual Bonus System for management levels, officers and the rest of the employees who are not included in the business incentives system. The annual bonus is determined based on individual performance and the Bank’s results, and is paid in the first quarter of the next fiscal year. To determine the variable compensation for the senior management and middle management, the Bank uses the Management Performance Assessment System. This system has been designed including both qualitative and quantitative K.P.I. (Key Performance Indicators). In particular, quantitative Key Performance Indicators are designed respecting at least three minimum aspects:

 

  Results.

 

  Business volume or size.

 

  Projections: Indicators that protect the business for the future (For example: Quality, internal and external customer satisfaction, risk coverage, work environment, etc.).

The significance or impact of each of them is monitored and adjusted yearly pursuant to the strategy approved by the Board of Directors.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

The interaction among these three aspects seeks to make incentives related to results and growth consistent with the risk thresholds determined by the Board of Directors.

In turn, there is no deferred payment of variable compensation subject to the occurrence of future events or in the long term, taking into consideration that the business environment in the Argentine financial system is characterized by being mainly transactional, with lending and borrowing transactions with a very short seasoning term.

Annual budget and management control – the latter carried out monthly in a general manner and quarterly in a more detailed manner – include different risk ratios, including the ratio between compensation and risks undertaken.

Variable compensation is only paid in cash. There are no payments in shares.

Every change to this policy is submitted to the Bank’s Human Resources Committee for its consideration.

NOTE 38. CREDIT LINES FOR THE PRODUCTIVE INVESTMENT

 

The Argentine Central Bank established the conditions to grant loans under the program “Credit Lines for the Productive Investment”, aimed at financing specific-purposes investment projects. The minimum conditions for the placement of the aforementioned line of credit are as follows:

2012 Quota: Amount equivalent to 5% of the monthly average of daily balances of deposits in the non-financial private sector in Pesos for June 2012.

2013 Quota, first and second tranches: Amount equivalent to 5% of the deposits mentioned in the previous paragraph calculated with regard to the balance at the end of November 2012 and May 2013, respectively.

2014 Quota, first and second tranches: Amount equivalent to 5% and 5.50% of the aforementioned deposits calculated with regard to the balance at the end of November 2013 and May 2014, respectively.

The interest rate to be earned by financial institutions shall be up to a fixed nominal 15.01% rate per annum for the 2012 quota, a fixed nominal 15.25% rate per annum for the 2013 quota (both tranches), a fixed nominal 17.50% rate per annum for the first tranche of the 2014 quota, and of up to 19.50% for the second tranche of the 2014 quota, at least for three (3) years. With regard to the remaining term, a variable rate not to exceed Badlar rate plus 400 basis points may be applied for the 2012 and 2013 quotas, and a rate not to exceed Badlar rate plus 300 basis points may be applied for the 2014 quota.

The Bank has complied with the placement of the above-mentioned loans, in accordance with the conditions set forth by the Argentine Central Bank.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

BALANCE SHEET

 

AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

     Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Assets

           

Current Assets

           

Cash and Due from Banks

   2    G      40         327   

Investments

   9 and 11    D and G      5,892         10,416   

Other Receivables

   3, 9 and 11    G      27,825         28,886   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

           33,757         39,629   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current Assets

           

Other Receivables

   3, 9, 11 and 13    E and G      83,200         66,683   

Investments

   9    B and C      8,848,202         7,202,304   

Fixed Assets

      A      1,206         1,348   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Non-current Assets

           8,932,608         7,270,335   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

           8,966,365         7,309,964   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

           

Current Liabilities

           

Financial Debt

   4, 9, 11 and 15         299,650         336,728   

Salaries and Social Security Contributions

   5 and 9         1,110         3,218   

Tax Liabilities

   6 and 9         18,584         17,927   

Other Liabilities

   7, 9 and 11    G      34,436         4,856   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

           353,780         362,729   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current Liabilities

           

Financial Debt

   4, 9 and 15         180,000         —     

Other Liabilities

   7 and 9         6         6   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Non-current Liabilities

           180,006         6   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

           533,786         362,735   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity (per Related Statement)

           8,432,579         6,947,229   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

           8,966,365         7,309,964   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes 1 to 16 and schedules A, B, C, D, E, G and H are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

BALANCE SHEET – MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS

 

AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

     Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Unused Overdrafts

   11         62,704         158,343   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           62,704         158,343   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes 1 to 16 and schedules A, B, C, D, E, G and H are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

INCOME STATEMENT

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

     Notes     Schedules    06.30.14     06.30.13  

Net Income on Investments in Related Institutions

          1,568,622        763,004   
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Administrative Expenses

     11      H      (15,650     (18,138
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial and Holding Loss

     11           (30,583     (82,610
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Generated by Assets

          25,676        (50,409

Interest

         

On Special Checking Account Deposits

          1        8   

On Mutual Funds

          2,803        8   

On Time Deposits

     (*)           11        —     

On Promissory Notes Receivable

     (*)           11        86   

Income from Shares

          —          (2,411

Loss from Government and Corporate Securities

          3,411        (57,215

Foreign Exchange Income

          19,439        9,115   

Generated by Liabilities

          (56,259     (32,201

Interest

         

On Financial Debt

     ( *)         (55,599     (23,024

Others

          (151     (84

Foreign Exchange Loss

          (509     (9,093
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Income and Expenses - Income (Loss)

          1,556        (1,516
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income before Income Tax

          1,523,945        660,740   
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Tax

     13           —          —     
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income for the Period

     14           1,523,945        660,740   
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*) Balances net of eliminations corresponding to transactions conducted with companies included in Section 33 of Law No. 19550. See Note 11.

The accompanying notes 1 to 16 and schedules A, B, C, D, E, G and H are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

Item

  Shareholders’ Contributions (*)     Retained Earnings (**)     Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
  Capital
Stock
    Capital
Adjustment
    Premium
for
Negotiation
of Shares in

Own
Portfolio
    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Total     Legal
Reserve
    Discretionary
Reserve
    Unappropriated
Retained
Earnings
   

Balances as of 12.31.12

    1,241,407        278,131        606        —          1,520,144        133,254        1,880,465        1,336,215        4,870,078   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distribution of Unappropriated Retained Earnings (1)

                 

Legal Reserve

    —          —          —          —          —          66,811        —          (66,811     —     

Discretionary Reserve

    —          —          —          —          —          —          1,245,054        (1,245,054     —     

Cash Dividends

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (24,350     (24,350

Income for the Period

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          660,740        660,740   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances as of 06.30.13

    1,241,407        278,131        606        —          1,520,144        200,065        3,125,519        660,740        5,506,468   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances as of 12.31.13

    1,300,265        278,131        606        218,990        1,797,992        200,065        3,125,519        1,823,653        6,947,229   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distribution of Unappropriated Retained Earnings (2)

                 

Legal Reserve

    —          —          —          —          —          91,183          (91,183     —     

Discretionary Reserve

    —          —          —          —          —          —          1,693,875        (1,693,875     —     

Cash Dividends

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (38,595     (38,595

Income for the Period

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          1,523,945        1,523,945   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances as of 06.30.14

    1,300,265        278,131        606        218,990        1,797,992        291,248        4,819,394        1,523,945        8,432,579   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*) See Notes 8 and 16.
(**) See Note 12.
(1) Approved by the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 15, 2013.
(2) Approved by the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 29, 2014.

The accompanying notes 1 to 16 and schedules A, B, C, D, E, G and H are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

     Notes    06.30.14     06.30.13  

Changes in Cash

       

Cash at Beginning of Fiscal Year

   1.I      10,743        9,270   

Cash at Period-end

   1.I      5,932        4,132   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Cash

        (4,811     (5,138
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Causes for Changes in Cash

       

Operating Activities

       

Collections for Services

        1,730        —     

Payments to Suppliers of Goods and Services

        (10,697     (9,508

Personnel Salaries and Social Security Contributions

        (5,134     (6,027

Payments of Other Taxes

        (17,560     (11,948

Collections for Other Operating Activities, Net

        2,839        5,439   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Flow Used for Operating Activities

        (28,822     (22,044
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing Activities

       

Payments for Purchases of Fixed Assets

        —          (236

Collection of Dividends

        —          22,832   

Collections for Sale of Fixed Assets

        122        —     

Payments of Interest, Net

        (35,812     (11,638

Sale of Short-Term Investments

        —          926   

Payments for Equity Investments

        (59,246     (655
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Flow (Used for) / Provided by Investing Activities

        (94,936     11,229   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing Activities

       

Loans Received, Net

        138,567        20,402   

Distribution of Dividends, Net of Taxes

        (19,620     (14,725
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Flow Provided by Financing Activities

        118,947        5,677   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Cash

        (4,811     (5,138
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes 1 to 16 and schedules A, B, C, D, E, G and H are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, 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

 

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 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 1 to the consolidated financial statements in relation to the criteria for the valuation of the subsidiaries the Bank 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/fiscal year. 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. Estimates and assessments made at the date these financial statements were prepared may differ from the situations, events and/or circumstances that may finally occur in the future.

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 1, 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 Argentine Institute of Statistics and Census (I.N.D.E.C.).

The most significant accounting policies used in preparing the Financial Statements are listed below:

A. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN DOMESTIC CURRENCY

Monetary assets and liabilities which include, where applicable, the interest accrued at period/fiscal year-end, are stated in period-end currency and therefore require no adjustment whatsoever.

B. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IN FOREIGN CURRENCY (U.S. DOLLARS)

The assets and liabilities in foreign currency were 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 the period/fiscal year.

Interest receivable or payable has been accrued, where applicable.

C. INVESTMENTS

C.1. Current

Special checking account deposits have been measured at their face value, plus accrued interest at period/fiscal year-end.

Argentine mutual fund units have been valued at period-end closing price.

C.2. Non-current

The equity investments in companies are recognized using the equity method as of period/fiscal year-end.

The consolidated financial statements of Sudamericana Holding S.A. have been prepared pursuant to the regulations of the Argentine Superintendency of Insurance (S.S.N.), which differ from Argentine GAAP in certain aspects. Nevertheless, this departure has not produced a significant effect on the financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

The equity investments in the Bank and Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. have been recognized using the equity method as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, which arises from financial statements prepared in accordance with Argentine Banking GAAP, which differ in the aspects mentioned in Note 1.16. to the consolidated financial statements from Argentine GAAP.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$)

 

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 amortization, calculated proportionally over the estimated useful life.

Amortization is assessed on a straight-line basis in equal monthly installments, which is 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 and furniture and fixtures and 600 months for real estate. See Schedule A.

The Company retired from its assets those that, due to their physical and/or technological obsolescence, were not useful for their intended purpose, and which pieces could not be used or exploited.

On July 22, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors decided to approve the sale of the real estate to the Bank.

The updated residual value of the assets, taken as a whole, does not exceed their value-in-use at period/fiscal year-end.

F. FINANCIAL DEBT

Financial debt has been valued pursuant to the amount of money received, plus the accrued portion of interest as of period/fiscal year-end.

G. 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 13 to the financial statements). Due to the unlikelihood that future taxable income may be enough to absorb tax loss carry-forwards, the Company has established an allowance for impairment of value with regard to such income and has not recorded tax loss carry-forwards. See Schedule E.

The Company determines the minimum presumed income tax at the effective rate of 1% of the computable assets at fiscal 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. However, 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 Company has set up a provision for the minimum presumed income tax credit accrued during this period and the previous fiscal year, for $ 3,889 and $ 3,320, respectively, since its recovery is not likely at the issuance date of these financial statements. See Schedule E.

H. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

H.1. Activity in the Shareholders’ Equity accounts has been restated as mentioned in paragraphs three and four 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 fiscal year in which those contributions were actually made.

The adjustment stemming from the restatement of that account in constant currency has been allocated to the “Capital Adjustment” account.

H.2. Income and Expense Accounts

The results of operations for each period are presented in the period in which they accrue.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$)

 

I. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

“Cash and Due from Banks,” investments and receivables held with the purpose of complying with the short-term commitments undertaken, 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:

 

     Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13      06.30.13      12.31.12  

Cash and Due from Banks

   2    G      40         327         308         404   

Investments

      D and G      5,892         10,416         3,824         8,866   
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           5,932         10,743         4,132         9,270   
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 2. CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of the account was as follows:

 

     Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Cash

           14         12   

Cash in Custody in Other Banks

      G      —           192   

Due from Banks – Checking Accounts

   11         26         123   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           40         327   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 3. OTHER RECEIVABLES

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of the account was as follows:

 

Current

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14     12.31.13  

Tax Credits

          

Minimum Presumed Income Tax Receivables

           3,889        3,320   

Allowance for Impairment of Value of Minimum Presumed Income Tax Receivables

      E      (3,889     (3,320

Deferred Tax Asset

           78,481        71,134   

Allowance for Impairment of Value of Deferred Tax Asset

           (78,481     (71,134

Others

           1,636        1,418   

Miscellaneous Receivables

          

Recoverable Expenses

           14,657        19,235   

Promissory Notes Receivable

   11    G      4,630        9,355   

Sundry Debtors

   11         9,685        —     

Prepaid Expenses

           13        28   

Others

           141        279   

Allowance for Impairment of Value of Miscellaneous Receivables

      E      (2,937     (1,429
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

           27,825        28,886   
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14     12.31.13  

Promissory Notes Receivable

   11    G      83,197        66,679   

Prepaid Expenses

           2        3   

Sundry Debtors

           1        1   
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

           83,200        66,683   
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$)

 

NOTE 4. FINANCIAL DEBT

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of the account was as follows:

 

Current

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Loans Received

   11         62,298         25,657   

Negotiable Obligations

   15         237,352         311,071   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           299,650         336,728   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Negotiable Obligations

   15         180,000         —     
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           180,000         —     
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 5. SALARIES AND SOCIAL SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of the account was as follows:

 

Current

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Argentine Integrated Social Security System (S.I.P.A.)

           222         234   

Provision for Bonuses

           425         1,903   

Provision for Retirement Insurance

           453         907   

Provision for Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

           —           167   

Others

           10         7   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           1,110         3,218   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 6. TAX LIABILITIES

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of the account was as follows:

 

Current

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Income Tax – Withholdings to Be Deposited

           174         121   

Provision for Tax on Personal Property – Substitute Taxpayer

           18,410         17,806   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           18,584         17,927   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 7. OTHER LIABILITIES

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of the account was as follows:

 

Current

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Sundry Creditors

           30,684         69   

Provision for Expenses

   11    G      3,749         4,784   

Guarantee Deposit of Directors

           3         3   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           34,436         4,856   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Guarantee Deposit of Directors

           6         6   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           6         6   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$)

 

NOTE 8. CAPITAL STATUS

 

The capital status as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was as follows:

 

Capital Stock

   Face Value      Restated at Constant
Currency
 
   Subscribed      Paid-in      Registered     

Balances as of 12.31.12

     1,241,407         1,241,407         1,241,407         1,519,538   

Increase due to Merger (*)

     58,858         58,858         —           58,858   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balances as of 12.31.13

     1,300,265         1,300,265         1,241,407         1,578,396   

Increase due to Merger (*)

     —           —           58,858         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balances as of 06.30.14

     1,300,265         1,300,265         1,300,265         1,578,396   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) See Note 16.

NOTE 9. ESTIMATED COLLECTION OR PAYMENT TERMS OF RECEIVABLES, INVESTMENTS AND DEBTS

 

As of June 30, 2014, the breakdown of receivables, investments and debts according to their estimated collection or payment term was as follows:

 

     Investments      Other
Receivables
     Financial
Debt
     Salaries and
Social Security
Contributions
     Tax Liabilities      Other Liabilities  

1st Quarter (*)

     5,892         13,156         79,650         1,110         5,937         4,825   

2nd Quarter (*)

     —           8         220,000         —           —           29,611   

3rd Quarter (*)

     —           2         —           —           —           —     

4th Quarter (*)

     —           14,659         —           —           12,647         —     

After One Year (*)

     —           83,200         180,000         —           —           6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal Falling Due

     5,892         111,025         479,650         1,110         18,584         34,442   

No Set Due Date

     8,848,202         —           —           —           —           —     

Past Due

     —           —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     8,854,094         111,025         479,650         1,110         18,584         34,442   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-interest Bearing

     8,848,734         23,198         —           1,110         12,647         34,442   

At Variable Rate

     —           87,827         417,352         —           —           —     

At Fixed Rate

     5,360         —           62,298         —           5,937         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     8,854,094         111,025         479,650         1,110         18,584         34,442   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) From the closing date of these financial statements.

NOTE 10. EQUITY INVESTMENTS

 

The breakdown of the Company’s direct equity investments as of period/fiscal year-end was as follows:

 

Information as of:

   06.30.14  

Issuing Company

   Direct Holding  
   Shares      Percentage of Equity Investment
Held in
 
   Type      Amount      Total
Capital
     Possible
Votes
 

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. (*)

     Ordinary         562,326,651         100.00000         100.00000   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

     Ordinary         16,726,875         3.00000         3.00000   

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión

     Ordinary         19,000         95.00000         95.00000   

Galicia Warrants S.A.

     Ordinary         875,000         87.50000         87.50000   

Net Investment S.A.

     Ordinary         10,500         87.50000         87.50000   

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

     Ordinary         162,447         87.50034         87.50034   

 

(*) Ordinary shares A and B.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$)

 

Information as of:

   12.31.13  

Issuing Company

   Direct Holding  
   Shares      Percentage of Equity Investment
Held in
 
   Type      Amount      Total Capital      Possible
Votes
 

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. (*)

     Ordinary         560,199,603         99.62174         99.62174   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

     Ordinary         16,726,875         3.00000         3.00000   

Galicia Warrants S.A.

     Ordinary         875,000         87.50000         87.50000   

Net Investment S.A.

     Ordinary         10,500         87.50000         87.50000   

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

     Ordinary         162,447         87.50034         87.50034   

 

(*) Ordinary shares A and B. It includes 25,454,193 ordinary class “B” shares incorporated due to the Merger described in Note 16.

The controlled companies’ financial position and results of operations as of period/fiscal year-end are as follows:

 

Information as of:

   06.30.14  

Company

   Assets      Liabilities      Shareholders’
Equity
     Net Income  

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

     80,419,912         72,232,220         8,187,692         1,446,856   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

     3,653,946         2,577,877         1,076,069         66,145   

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión

     33,920         10,728         23,192         19,271   

Galicia Warrants S.A.

     49,653         28,720         20,933         6,538   

Net Investment S.A.

     170         6         164         15   

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

     411,228         4,748         406,480         211,490   

 

Information as of:

   12.31.13      06.30.13  

Company

   Assets      Liabilities      Shareholders’
Equity
     Net
Income
 

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

     69,000,176         62,259,344         6,740,832         705,669   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

     3,641,812         2,631,887         1,009,925         75,798   

Galicia Warrants S.A.

     42,890         17,485         25,405         4,141   

Net Investment S.A.

     160         11         149         (3

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

     291,079         3,510         287,569         152,182   

On February 25, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors resolved the following: (i) to issue the statement of willingness to acquire provided for in Section 91, Subsection b) of Law No. 26831, with regard to all the remaining shares of the Bank held by third parties; (ii) to approve the criterion suggested by the Management Division on the fair price provided for in Section 94, second paragraph, of Law No. 26831, and establish it in $ 23.22 (figure stated in Pesos) for each remaining share held by third parties; (iii) to request the National Securities Commission the immediate withdrawal of the Bank from the public offering and listing at the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, under the terms of Section 94, third paragraph, of Law No. 26831; (iv) to appoint the Bank as the financial institution where the Company shall deposit the amount corresponding to the total value of the Bank’s remaining shares; and (v) to give the Bank notice of the statement of willingness to acquire.

On April 24, 2014, the Board of Directors of the C.N.V. approved the unilateral statement of willingness to acquire issued by the Company. Thus, on May 6, 2014, the amount corresponding to the total value of the Bank’s remaining shares was deposited. The C.N.V.’s approval of the aforementioned proceedings was registered with the Corporation Control Authority (I.G.J.) on July 14, 2014.

On August 4, 2014, the statement of willingness to acquire was executed by public deed, which makes the Company the owner, by operation of law, of all of the Bank’s existing shares, pursuant to the provisions of Section 95 of Law No. 26831.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$)

 

On April 7, 2014, the Bank presented the Company with an offer to sell 19,000 shares of Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión, representing 95% of the aforementioned company’s capital stock, which was considered accepted at the time the buyer made a payment equivalent to 25% of the total purchase price.

On April 15, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the purchase of 95% of Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión’s capital stock, and paid 25% of the total agreed price, which amounted to $ 39,482.

NOTE 11. SECTION 33 OF LAW 19550 - CORPORATIONS LAW

 

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.

 

Assets

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Investments – Special Checking Account

      D      532         427   

Other Receivables – Promissory Notes Receivable

   3    G      87,827         76,034   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           88,359         76,461   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Financial Debt in Pesos

   4         62,298         25,657   

Other Liabilities – Sundry Creditors

   7         29,611         —     

Other Liabilities – Provision for Expenses

   7         1,469         1,544   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           93,378         27,201   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Memorandum Accounts

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Unused Balance of Agreement

           62,704         158,343   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           62,704         158,343   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      06.30.13  

Financial Income – Interest on Promissory Notes Receivable

           4,591         1,708   

Financial Income – Interest on Time Deposits

           1,694         —     
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           6,285         1,708   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expenses

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      06.30.13  

Administrative Expenses

      H      

Other Operating Expenses

           24         27   

Other Expenses

           514         1,057   

Expenses Corresponding to the Issuance of the Global Program for the Issuance of Negotiable Obligations

           1,080         1,320   

Financial Expenses – Interest on Financial Debt

           2,705         9,060   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           4,323         11,464   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

GALICIA WARRANTS S.A.

 

Assets

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Other Receivables – Sundry Debtors

   3         9,625         —     
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           9,625         —     
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

SUDAMERICANA HOLDING S.A.

 

Expenses

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      06.30.13  

Financial Expenses – Interest on Financial Debt

           —           15,149   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           —           15,149   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$)

 

TARJETAS REGIONALES S.A.

 

Expenses

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      06.30.13  

Financial Expenses – Interest on Financial Debt

           —           8   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           —           8   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 12. RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS

 

Pursuant to section 70 of the Corporations Law, 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 13. INCOME TAX

 

The following tables show the changes and breakdown of deferred tax assets and liabilities:

 

Assets

   Tax Loss Carry-
forwards
     Other
Receivables
    Allowances      Other
Liabilities
     Total  

Balances as of 12.31.12

     29,560         1,804        603         —           31,967   

Charge to Income

     38,399         683        359         —           39,441   

Others

     209         (1     —           428         636   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balances as of 12.31.13

     68,168         2,486        962         428         72,044   

Charge to Income

     5,409         387        727         —           6,523   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balances as of 06.30.14

     73,577         2,873        1,689         428         78,567   

 

Liabilities

   Fixed
Assets
    Financial
Debt
    Total  

Balances as of 12.31.12

     112        85        197   

Charge to Income

     (20     (85     (105
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances as of 12.31.13

     92        —          92   

Charge to Income

     (6     —          (6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances as of 06.30.14

     86        —          86   

Net deferred tax assets as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 amount to $ 78,481 and $ 71,952, respectively.

A provision for the deferred tax asset has been fully recorded, since it is supposed that the recovery thereof is not likely at the issuance date of these financial statements. See Schedule E.

Tax loss carry-forwards recorded by the Company, pending use, amount to approximately $ 210,216, pursuant to the following breakdown:

 

Year of Generation

  

Amount

  

Year Due

  

Deferred Tax Assets

2010

   19,035    2015    6,662

2011

   28,062    2016    9,822

2012

   37,359    2017    13,076

2013

   110,305    2018    38,607

2014

   15,455    2019    5,409

The classification of net deferred tax assets and liabilities recorded in accordance with their expected term of turn-around is shown in Note 9.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$)

 

The following table shows the reconciliation of income tax charged to income to that which would result from applying the tax rate in force to the book income before tax:

 

     06.30.14     06.30.13  

Book Income Before Income Tax

     1,523,945        660,740   

Income Tax Rate in Force

     35     35
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Result for the Period at the Tax Rate

     533,381        231,259   

Permanent Differences at the Tax Rate

    

Increase in Income Tax

    

Expenses not Included in Tax Return

     5,635        17,094   

Other Causes

     1,026        364   

Decrease in Income Tax

    

Loss on Investments in Related Institutions

     (546,544     (274,253

Other Causes

     (27     (6,118

Allowance for Impairment of Value (Schedule E)

     6,529        31,654   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Income Tax Charge Recorded

     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table shows the reconciliation of tax charged to income to tax determined for the period for tax purposes:

 

     06.30.14     06.30.13  

Total Income Tax Charge Recorded

     —          —     

Temporary Differences

    

Variation in Deferred Tax Assets

     6,523        31,560   

Variation in Deferred Tax Liabilities

     6        94   

Allowance for Impairment of Value (Schedule E)

     (6,529     (31,654
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Tax Determined for Tax Purposes

     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 14. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Below is a breakdown of the earnings per share as of June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

     06.30.14      06.30.13  

Income for the Period

     1,523,945         660,740   

Outstanding Ordinary Shares Weighted Average

     1,300,265         1,241,407   

Diluted Ordinary Shares Weighted Average

     1,300,265         1,241,407   

Earnings per Ordinary Share (*)

     

Basic

     1.1720         0.5323   

Diluted

     1.1720         0.5323   

 

(*) Figures stated in Pesos.

NOTE 15. GLOBAL PROGRAM FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NEGOTIABLE OBLIGATIONS

 

On March 9, 2009, the General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting approved the creation of a Global Program for the Issuance of Simple Notes, not convertible into shares. Such Notes may be short-, mid- and/or long-term, secured or unsecured, peso-denominated, dollar-denominated or else may be in any other currency, subject to the compliance with all the legal or regulatory requirements applicable to the issuance in such currency or currency unit, adjustable or nonadjustable, and for a maximum outstanding face value of up to US$ 60,000 (sixty million U.S. Dollars) or the equivalent thereof in another currency.

The maximum term of the program shall be five years as from the date the program is authorized by the C.N.V., or for any longer term authorized pursuant to regulations in force.

The Notes may be issued pursuant to the laws and jurisdiction of Argentina and/or any other foreign country, in several classes and/or series during the period the Program is outstanding, with the possibility to reissue the amortized classes and/or series without exceeding the Program’s total amount, and notwithstanding the fact that the maturity dates of the different classes and/or series issued occur after the Program’s expiration date, with amortization terms not shorter than the minimum term or longer than the maximum term permitted by the regulations set forth by the C.N.V., among other terms.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$)

 

By means of Resolution No. 16113 dated April 29, 2009, the C.N.V. decided to authorize, with certain conditions, the creation of the Global Program. Such conditions were released on May 8, 2009.

The Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 14, 2010 approved an increase of US$ 40,000 in the amount of the Global Program for the Issuance of Notes, which was later confirmed by the Company’s Shareholders’ Meeting held on August 2, 2012.

On February 27, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved to begin the proceedings to increase the amount of the program. On April 25, 2013, the C.N.V. authorized to increase the maximum amount of issuance of the Global Program of Simple Notes, not convertible into shares, for up to a F.V. of US$ 100,000 or its equivalent in other currencies. On May 8, 2013, the Company placed Class IV Notes and, on January 30, 2014, it placed Class V, Series I and Series II, Notes.

On May 8, 2014, through Resolution No. 17343, the C.N.V. decided to authorize the extension of the term of the Global Program for five (5) years.

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the following Notes issued in Pesos were outstanding:

 

Class

   F.V. Amount      Term      Maturity Date     

Interest Rate

   Book Value
$
 
               06.30.14      12.31.13  

III

   $ 78,075         18 months         02.28.14       Variable Badlar Rate + 3.59%      —           84,044   

IV

   $ 220,000         18 months         11.10.14       Variable Badlar Rate + 3.49%      228,549         227,027   

V Series I

   $ 101,800         18 months         07.31.15       Variable Badlar Rate + 4.25%      106,705         —     

V Series II

   $ 78,200         36 months         01.31.17       Variable Badlar Rate + 5.25%      82,098         —     

On February 28, 2014, the Company repaid Class III Notes through the payment of $ 64,302 as amortization of principal and the corresponding interest.

NOTE 16. MERGER BY ABSORPTION OF THESEUS S.A. AND LAGARCUE S.A. AND CAPITAL INCREASE

 

On September 10, 2013, a Preliminary Merger Agreement was entered into, which described the terms and conditions of the merger by absorption by the Company, as merging company, of the total assets and liabilities of Lagarcué S.A. and Theseus S.A., as merged companies.

The Preliminary Merger Agreement, the special balance sheets for merger purposes and the consolidated balance sheet for merger purposes, ended on June 30, 2013, were approved by Lagarcué S.A. and Theseus S.A. at the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meetings held on September 10, 2013.

At the Company’s Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on November 21, 2013, the aforementioned documents were approved, as well as the exchange ratio and the capital increase by $ 58,858, through the issuance of 58,857,580 ordinary book-entry Class “B” shares, with a face value of $ 1 (figure stated in Pesos) and one vote per share, entitled to take part in the distribution of profits as from the fiscal year commenced on January 1, 2013.

On December 18, 2013, the Final Merger Agreement was signed and executed by public deed pursuant to the provisions of Section 83, Subsection 4 of the Corporations Law. Therefore, the Company incorporated the aforementioned companies by absorption, in effect as of September 1, 2013. This way, 25,454,193 Class “B” shares of the controlled company the Bank, representing 4.526585% of the capital stock, owned by Lagarcué S.A. and Theseus S.A., were incorporated.

Consequently, the Company held 560,199,603 shares of the Bank, representing 99.621742% of the Company’s capital stock and 99.621742% of votes.

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$)

 

On February 27, 2014, through Resolution No. 17,300, the Board of Directors of the National Securities Commission (C.N.V.) gave its consent to the merger by absorption of the Company (as merging company) with Lagarcué S.A. and Theseus S.A. (as merged companies) and to the Company’s capital increase, ordering its registration.

The merger by absorption and the dissolution of the merged companies was registered at the Corporation Control Authority (I.G.J.) on June 12, 2014, while the capital increase of the merging company was registered on July 10, 2014.

 

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SCHEDULE A – FIXED ASSETS AND INVESTMENTS IN ASSETS OF A SIMILAR NATURE

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

Main

Account

  At
Beginning
of Fiscal
Year
    Increases     Decreases
(*)
    Balance
at
Period-
end
    Amortization     Net Book
Value
    Net Book
Value for
Previous
Fiscal Year
 
          Accumulated
at Beginning
of Year
    Decreases
(*)
    Annual
Rate %
    Amount
for the
Period
    Accumulated
at Period-
end
     

Real Estate (*)

    918        —          —          918        194        —          2        8        202        716        724   

Furniture and Fixtures

    222        —          220        2        220        219        20        —          1        1        2   

Machines and Equipment

    1,128        —          432        696        698        432        20        70        336        360        430   

Vehicles

    236        —          128        108        155        92        20        11        74        34        81   

Hardware

    434        —          267        167        323        268        20        17        72        95        111   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals as of 06.30.14

    2,938        —          1,047        1,891        1,590        1,011          106        685        1,206        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals as of 12.31.13

    2,705        236        3        2,938        1,346        2          246        1,590        —          1,348   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(*) See Note 1.E.

 

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SCHEDULE B – GOODWILL

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

Main Account

   At
Beginning
of Fiscal
Year
     Increases      Decreases      Balance
at
Period-
end
     Amortization      Net
Book
Value
     Net Book
Value for
Previous
Fiscal Year
 
               Accumulated
at Beginning
of Year
     Decreases      Annual
Rate %
     Amount
for the
Period
     Accumulated
at Period-
end
       

Goodwill (Schedule C)

     23,544         19,508         —           43,052         10,295         —           10         2,930         13,225         29,827         13,249   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Totals as of 06.30.14

     23,544         19,508         —           43,052         10,295         —              2,930         13,225         29,827         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Totals as of 12.31.13

     17,190         6,354         —           23,544         8,302         —              1,993         10,295         —           13,249   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE C – INVESTMENTS IN SHARES AND OTHER NEGOTIABLE SECURITIES – EQUITY INVESTMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

Issuance and Characteristics of

the Securities

   Class     Face
Value
     Amount      Acquisition
Cost
     Market
Price
     Equity
Method
     Recorded
value as of
06.30.14
     Book Value
as of
12.31.13
 

Non-current Investments

                      

Corporations. Section 33 of Law No. 19550:

                      

Companies subject to Direct and Indirect Control (*)

                      
     Ord. “A”        0.001         101                  
     Ord. “B”        0.001         562,326,550                  

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

          562,326,651         3,384,304         —           8,396,034         8,396,034         6,890,919   
     Goodwill  (**)            43,052         —           —           29,827         13,249   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

     Ordinary        0.001         16,726,875         25,669         —           32,284         32,284         30,300   

Galicia Administradora de Fondos Comunes de Inversión S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión

     Ordinary        0.001         19,000         39,481         —           22,033         22,033         —     

Galicia Warrants S.A.

     Ordinary        0.001         875,000         11,829         —           18,316         18,316         22,229   

Net Investment S.A.

     Ordinary        0.001         10,500         22,341         —           143         143         130   

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

     Ordinary        0.001         162,447         42,918         —           349,565         349,565         245,477   
          

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Non-current Investments

             3,569,594         —           8,818,375         8,848,202         7,202,304   
          

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) See Note 10. (**) See Schedule B.

 

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SCHEDULE C – INVESTMENTS IN SHARES AND OTHER NEGOTIABLE SECURITIES – EQUITY INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

Issuance and Characteristics of the

Securities

   Information on the Issuing Companies  
   Latest Financial Statements (*)  
   Principal Line of
Business
   Date      Capital
Stock
     Net Income     Shareholders’
Equity
     Percentage
of Equity
Held in the
Capital
Stock
 

Non-current Investments

                

Corporations. Section 33 of Law No. 19550:

                

Companies subject to Direct and Indirect Control

                

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

   Financial Activities      06.30.14         562,327         1,446,856        8,187,692         100.00000   

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

   Financial Activities      06.30.14         557,563         66,145        1,076,069         3.00000   

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión

   Administration of
Mutual Funds
     06.30.14         20         19,271        23,192         95.00000   

Galicia Warrants S.A.

   Issuance of Warrants      06.30.14         1,000         6,538        20,933         87.50000   

Net Investment S.A.

   Information Technology      06.30.14         12         15        164         87.50000   

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

   Financial and
Investment Activities
     06.30.14         186         211,490 (**)      406,480         87.50034   

 

(*) See Note 10. (**) For the fiscal period ended June 30, 2014.

 

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SCHEDULE D – OTHER INVESTMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

Main Account and Characteristics

   Notes    Schedules    06.30.14      12.31.13  

Current Investments (*)

           

Deposits in Special Checking Accounts

   11    G      5,795         10,416   

Time Deposits

           97         —     
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           5,892         10,416   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) Include accrued interest, if applicable.

 

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SCHEDULE E – ALLOWANCES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos)

 

Accounts

   Balances at
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
     Increases      Decreases      Balances at
Period-end
     Balances at the
Previous Fiscal

Year-end
 

Deducted from Assets

              

Impairment of Value of Deferred Tax Asset

     71,134         7,347         —           78,481         71,134   

Impairment of Value of Miscellaneous Receivables

     1,429         1,508         —           2,937         1,429   

Impairment of Value of Minimum Presumed Income Tax Receivables

     3,320         569         —           3,889         3,320   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total as of 06.30.14

     75,883         9,424         —           85,307         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total as of 12.31.13

     36,803         49,926         10,846         —           75,883   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE G – FOREIGN CURRENCY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$))

 

Accounts

   Amount and Type of Foreign
Currency
     Exchange
Rate
     Amount in
Argentine
Pesos ($) as
of 06.30.14
     Amount and Type of Foreign
Currency
     Amount in
Argentine
Pesos ($) as

of 12.31.13
 

Assets

                    

Current Assets

                    

Cash and Due from Banks

                    

Cash in Custody in Other Banks

     —           —           —           —         US$           29.50         192   

Investments

                    

Deposits in Special Checking Accounts

   US$           712.43         8.1327         5,794       US$           1,597.89         10,415   

Other Receivables

                    

Promissory Notes Receivable

   US$           569.25         8.1327         4,630       US$           1,435.18         9,355   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

              10,424               19,962   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-current Assets

                    

Other Receivables

                    

Promissory Notes Receivable

   US$           10,229.98         8.1327         83,197       US$           10,229.98         66,679   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Non-current Assets

              83,197               66,679   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

              93,621               86,641   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

                    

Current Liabilities

                    

Other Liabilities

                    

Provision for Expenses

   US$           208.03         8.1327         1,692       US$           317.64         2,070   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

              1,692               2,070   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

              1,692               2,070   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE H – INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SECTION 64, SUBSECTION B) OF LAW NO. 19550

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

(Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos )

 

     Total as of 06.30.14      Administrative
Expenses
     Total as of 06.30.13  

Personnel Expenses

     4,579         4,579         6,656   

Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

     1,208         1,208         1,146   

Other Fees

     4,508         4,508         3,220   

Taxes

     3,204         3,204         5,025   

Depreciation of Fixed Assets

     106         106         122   

Other Operating Expenses (*)

     387         387         402   

Other (*)

     994         994         965   

Expenses Corresponding to the “Global Program for the Issuance of Negotiable Obligations” (*)

     664         664         602   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Totals

     15,650         15,650         18,138   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) Balances net of eliminations corresponding to transactions conducted with companies included in Section 33 of Law No. 19550. See Note 11.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

I. GENERAL ISSUES REGARDING THE COMPANY’S ACTIVITIES:

 

1. SIGNIFICANT SPECIFIC LEGAL SYSTEMS ENTAILING CONTINGENT EXPIRATION OR RESURGENCE OF BENEFITS ENVISAGED BY THOSE REGULATIONS.

 

None.

2. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE COMPANY ACTIVITIES OR OTHER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT OCCURRED DURING THE FISCAL YEARS COVERED BY THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHICH MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON THEIR COMPARISON WITH THOSE PRESENTED IN PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS, OR THOSE THAT SHALL BE PRESENTED IN FUTURE FISCAL YEARS.

 

None.

3. CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIVABLES AND DEBT BALANCES ACCORDING TO THEIR ESTIMATED COLLECTION OR PAYMENT TERM.

 

Receivables: See Note 9 to the financial statements.

Debts: See Note 9 to the financial statements.

4. CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIVABLES AND DEBTS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT ALLOWS KNOWING THE FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF THEIR MAINTENANCE.

 

Receivables: See Notes 1.A., 1.B. and 9 and Schedule G to the financial statements.

Debts: See Notes 1.A., 1.B. and 9 and Schedule G to the financial statements.

5. BREAKDOWN OF PERCENTAGE OF EQUITY INVESTMENTS – SECTION 33 OF LAW No. 19550, BOTH IN THE CAPITAL STOCK AND THE TOTAL VOTES. DEBIT AND/OR CREDIT BALANCES BY COMPANY AND CONSIDERED IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ITEMS 3 AND 4.

 

See Notes 9, 10 and 11 and Schedule C to the financial statements.

6. RECEIVABLES FROM OR LOANS GRANTED TO DIRECTORS OR SYNDICS OR THEIR RELATIVES UP TO THE SECOND DEGREE INCLUSIVE.

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no receivables from or loans granted to directors or syndics or their relatives up to the second degree inclusive.

II. PHYSICAL INVENTORY OF INVENTORIES:

 

7. FREQUENCY AND SCOPE OF THE PHYSICAL INVENTORIES OF INVENTORIES.

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company did not have any inventories.

III. CURRENT VALUES:

 

8. SOURCES OF THE INFORMATION USED FOR CALCULATING CURRENT VALUES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF INVENTORIES, FIXED ASSETS AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT ASSETS.

 

See Notes 1.C. and 1.D. to the financial statements.

9. FIXED ASSETS THAT HAVE BEEN TECHNICALLY APPRAISED.

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company did not have any fixed assets that have been technically appraised. See Schedule A.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

10. FIXED ASSETS NOT USED BECAUSE THEY ARE OBSOLETE.

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company did not have any obsolete fixed assets which have a book value. See Schedule A.

IV. EQUITY INVESTMENTS:

 

11. EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN EXCESS OF WHAT IS SET FORTH BY SECTION 31 OF LAW No. 19550 AND PLANS FOR THE REGULARIZATION OF THIS SITUATION.

 

The Company is engaged in financial and investment activities, therefore the restrictions of Section 31 of Law No. 19550 do not apply to its equity investments in other companies.

V. RECOVERABLE VALUES:

 

12. CRITERIA FOLLOWED TO DETERMINE THE SIGNIFICANT RECOVERABLE VALUES OF INVENTORIES, FIXED ASSETS AND OTHER ASSETS, USED AS LIMIT FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE ACCOUNTING VALUATIONS.

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the criterion followed by the Company for determining the recoverable value of its fixed assets consisted in taking their value-in-use, based on the possibility of absorbing future depreciation charges with the profits reported by it.

VI. INSURANCE:

 

13. INSURANCE POLICIES FOR TANGIBLE ASSETS.

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of insurance policies taken out by the Company for its fixed assets was as follows:

 

Insured Assets

  

Risks Covered

   Insured
Amount
     Book
Value
as of
06.30.14
     Book
Value
as of
12.31.13
 

Building, Electronic Equipment and/or Office Assets

  

Fire, Lightening, Explosion and/or Theft

     2,777         1,206         1,267   
Vehicles    Theft, Robbery, Fire or Total Loss      209         34         81   

VII. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CONTINGENCIES:

 

14. ELEMENTS USED FOR THE CALCULATION OF PROVISIONS, THE BALANCES OF WHICH, EITHER TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION INDIVIDUALLY OR JOINTLY, EXCEED TWO PER CENT (2%) OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY.

 

None.

15. CONTINGENCIES WHICH, AT THE DATE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ARE NOT OF REMOTE OCCURRENCE, THE EFFECTS OF WHICH ON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY HAVE NOT BEEN GIVEN ACCOUNTING RECOGNITION. IT SHOULD BE STATED WHETHER THE LACK OF ACCOUNTING RECOGNITION IS BASED ON THE LIKELIHOOD OF OCCURRENCE OR ON THE DIFFICULTY TO ANALYZE SUCH EFFECTS.

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no contingencies which are not of remote occurrence and the effects of which on Shareholders’ Equity have not been given accounting recognition.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

VIII. IRREVOCABLE ADVANCES TOWARDS FUTURE SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS:

 

16. STATUS OF CAPITALIZATION ARRANGEMENTS.

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no irrevocable contributions towards future share subscriptions.

17. CUMULATIVE UNPAID DIVIDENDS ON PREFERRED SHARES.

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no cumulative unpaid dividends on preferred shares.

18. CONDITIONS, CIRCUMSTANCES OR TERMS FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE RESTRICTIONS ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNAPPROPRIATED RETAINED EARNINGS, INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINATED DUE TO THE USE OF THE LEGAL RESERVE FOR THE ABSORPTION OF LOSSES WHICH ARE STILL PENDING REIMBURSEMENT.

 

See Note 12 to the financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

SUPPLEMENTARY AND EXPLANATORY STATEMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

Pursuant to the provisions of the Rules regarding Accounting Documentation of the Córdoba 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 June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had not set up any allowances.

b) Inventories:

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company did not have any inventories.

B. NON-CURRENT ASSETS

 

a) Receivables:

See Schedule E to the financial statements.

b) Inventories:

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company did not have any inventories.

c) Investments:

See Note 10 and Schedule C to the financial statements.

d) Fixed Assets:

1) As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company did not have any fixed assets that have been technically appraised.

2) As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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 to the financial statements.

2) As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no deferred charges.

C. CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

a) Liabilities:

1) See Note 9 to the financial statements.

2) See Notes 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 to the financial statements.

D. PROVISIONS

 

See Schedule E to the financial statements.

E. FOREIGN CURRENCY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

See Note 1.B. and Schedule G to the financial statements.

F. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

1) As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Shareholders’ Equity did not include the “Irrevocable Advances towards Future Share Issues” account.

2) As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had not set up any technical appraisal reserve; nor has it reversed any reserve of that kind.

G. MISCELLANEOUS

 

1) The Company is engaged in financial and investment activities, therefore the restrictions of Section 31 of Law No. 19550 do not apply to its equity investments in other companies.

2) See Notes 9 and 11 to the financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SUPPLEMENTARY AND EXPLANATORY STATEMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2014 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

3) As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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 11 to the financial statements.

5) As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the breakdown of insurance policies taken out by the Company for its fixed assets was as follows:

 

Insured Assets

  

Risks Covered

   Insured Amount      Book Value as of
06.30.14
     Book Value as of
12.31.13
 

Building, Electronic Equipment and/or Office Assets

   Fire, Lightening, Explosion and/or Theft      2,777         1,206         1,267   

Vehicles

   Theft, Robbery, Fire or Total Loss      209         34         81   

6) As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no contingencies highly likely to occur which have not been given accounting recognition.

7) As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company did not have any receivables including implicit interest or index adjustments.

The Company has complied with the requirements of Section 65 of Law No. 19550 in these financial statements.

Buenos Aires, August 7, 2014.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013

 

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s purpose is to strengthen its position as a leading company devoted to providing comprehensive financial services and, at the same time, to continue to strengthen the Bank’s position as one of the leading companies in Argentina. This strategy shall be carried out by supplementing the operations and business conducted by the Bank 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.

JUNE 30, 2014

The income for the fiscal period ended June 30, 2014 amounted to $ 1,523,945. This income has been mainly generated as a consequence of the valuation of equity investments in our subsidiaries.

On January 30, 2014, the Company issued Class V Notes, in two Series: Series I for $ 101,800, maturing on July 31, 2015, and Series II for $ 78,200, maturing on January 31, 2017, both with interest paid on a quarterly basis from April 30, 2014. Part of the subscription of Class V Notes was carried out through the payment in Class III Notes, with a face value of $ 20,622.

The General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 29, 2014 resolved, pursuant to the rules and regulations in force, to allocate Unappropriated Retained Earnings as of December 31, 2013, as follows:

 

- To Legal Reserve

   $ 91,183   

- To Discretionary Reserve

   $ 1,693,875   

- To Cash Dividends (2.9682% of the Capital Stock)

   $ 38,595   

MERGER BY ABSORPTION OF THESEUS S.A. AND LAGARCUÉ S.A.

On September 10, 2013, a Preliminary Merger Agreement was entered into, which described the terms and conditions of the merger by absorption by the Company, as merging company, of the total assets and liabilities of Lagarcué S.A. and Theseus S.A., as merged companies.

The Preliminary Merger Agreement, the special balance sheets for merger purposes and the consolidated balance sheet for merger purposes, ended on June 30, 2013, were approved by Lagarcué S.A. and Theseus S.A. at the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on September 10, 2013.

At the Company’s Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on November 21, 2013, the aforementioned documents were approved, as well as the exchange ratio and the capital increase by $ 58,858, through the issuance of 58,857,580 ordinary book-entry Class “B” shares, with a face value of $ 1 (figure stated in Pesos) and one vote per share, entitled to take part in the distribution of profits as from the fiscal year commenced on January 1, 2013.

On December 18, 2013, the Final Merger Agreement was signed and executed by public deed pursuant to the provisions of Section 83, Subsection 4 of the Corporations Law. Therefore, the Company incorporated the aforementioned companies by absorption, in effect as of September 1, 2013. In this way, 25,454,193 Class “B” shares of the controlled company the Bank, representing 4.526585% of the capital stock, owned by Lagarcué S.A. and Theseus S.A., were incorporated.

Consequently, the Company held 560,199,603 shares of the Bank, representing 99.621742% of the Company’s capital stock and 99.621742% of votes.

On February 27, 2014, through Resolution No. 17300, the Board of Directors of the National Securities Commission (C.N.V.) gave its consent to the merger by absorption of the Company (as merging company) with Lagarcué S.A. and Theseus S.A. (as merged companies) and to Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s capital increase, ordering its registration.

The dissolution by absorption of each of the merged companies and the merger by absorption by the merging company were registered on June 12, 2014, while the capital increase of the merging company was registered on July 10, 2014.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013

 

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

BANCO DE GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES S.A.’S ACQUISITION OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDING

On February 25, 2014, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s Board of Directors resolved the following:

 

  i. to issue the statement of willingness to acquire provided for in Section 91, Subsection b) of Law No. 26831 with regard to all the remaining shares of the Bank held by third parties;

 

  ii. to approve the criterion suggested by the Management Division on the fair price provided for in Section 91, second paragraph, of Law No. 26831, and establish it in $ 23.22 (figure stated in Pesos) for each remaining share held by third parties;

 

  iii. to request the National Securities Commission’s immediate withdrawal of the Bank from the public offering and listing at the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, under the terms of Section 94, third paragraph, of Law No. 26831;

 

  iv. to appoint the Bank as the financial institution where the Company shall deposit the amount corresponding to the total value of the Bank’s remaining shares; and

 

  v. to give the Bank notice of the statement of willingness to acquire.

On April 24, 2014, the Board of Directors of the C.N.V. approved the unilateral statement of willingness to acquire issued by the Company. Thus, on May 6, 2014, the amount corresponding to the total value of the Bank’s remaining shares was deposited. The C.N.V.’s approval of the aforementioned proceedings was registered with the Corporation Control Authority (I.G.J.) on July 14, 2014.

On August 4, 2014, the statement of willingness to acquire was executed by public deed, which makes the Company the owner, by operation of law, of all of the Bank’s existing shares, pursuant to the provisions of Section 95 of Law No. 26831.

FINANCIAL STRUCTURE – MAIN ACCOUNTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

 

     06.30.14      06.30.13      06.30.12      06.30.11      06.30.10  

Assets

              

Cash and Due from Banks

     14,687,978         8,249,087         6,636,540         5,546,723         3,999,529   

Government and Private Securities

     10,322,671         3,803,370         5,210,711         5,246,016         3,627,061   

Loans

     58,846,394         48,276,641         34,183,981         26,079,557         17,028,298   

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

     6,473,005         5,185,908         5,137,293         4,541,679         3,207,595   

Receivables from Financial Leases

     1,084,585         985,189         625,632         501,986         343,641   

Equity Investments

     57,165         78,719         65,324         47,407         54,172   

Bank Premises and Equipment, Miscellaneous Assets and Intangible Assets

     3,307,373         2,706,343         2,113,245         1,639,966         1,463,719   

Other Assets

     1,642,805         1,383,734         1,193,484         1,249,544         877,860   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

     96,421,976         70,668,991         55,166,210         44,852,878         30,601,875   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

              

Deposits

     58,564,028         44,131,259         33,236,833         27,081,852         18,554,009   

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

     23,393,021         16,361,853         13,945,357         11,538,254         6,690,289   

Subordinated Negotiable Obligations

     1,916,614         1,334,391         1,053,058         939,477         1,208,342   

Other Liabilities

     3,456,099         2,553,462         2,163,727         1,936,232         1,664,613   

Minority Interest

     659,635         781,558         612,563         435,820         325,943   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     87,989,397         65,162,523         51,011,538         41,931,635         28,443,196   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity

     8,432,579         5,506,468         4,154,672         2,921,243         2,158,679   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

     96,421,976         70,668,991         55,166,210         44,852,878         30,601,875   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013

 

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

INCOME STATEMENT – MAIN ACCOUNTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

 

 

     06.30.14      06.30.13      06.30.12      06.30.11      06.30.10  

Net Financial Income

     4,785,937         3,060,178         2,504,867         1,624,856         894,775   

Net Income from Services

     2,522,752         1,961,905         1,470,622         1,134,390         810,667   

Provision for Loan Losses

     1,248,470         875,684         604,344         366,347         235,999   

Administrative Expenses

     4,343,128         3,543,351         2,696,425         1,918,009         1,219,484   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Income from Financial Brokerage

     1,717,091         603,048         674,720         474,890         249,959   

Other Miscellaneous Income

     773,635         543,857         327,966         248,662         (42,711

Income Tax

     961,783         486,165         381,877         246,981         109,168   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Income

     1,523,945         660,740         620,809         476,571         98,080   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

STRUCTURE OF THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

     06.30.14     06.30.13     06.30.12     06.30.11     06.30.10  

Funds Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities

     4,097,519        (1,433,885     272,603        222,465        1,619,393   

Funds (Used for) Investing Activities

     (192,211     (163,999     (79,968     (130,128     (266,675

Funds Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities

     233,922        746,512        187,287        1,727,124        (381,659

Financial Results and by Holding of Cash and Cash Equivalents

     1,276,774        283,155        135,846        110,233        72,767   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Funds Provided or Used during the Period

     5,416,004        (568,217     515,768        1,929,694        1,043,826   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

RATIOS

 

LIQUIDITY

Since the consolidated accounts mainly stem from the Bank, the individual liquidity ratio for the Bank is detailed as follows:

 

     06.30.14      06.30.13      06.30.12      06.30.11      06.30.10  

Liquid Assets (*) as a Percentage of Transactional Deposits

     84.82         53.15         69.77         74.08         66.05   

Liquid Assets (*) as a Percentage of Total Deposits

     40.11         25.63         36.56         39.64         35.27   

 

(*) Liquid Assets include cash due from banks, Lebacs and Nobacs, net call money, short-term placements in correspondent banks, Special Guarantees Accounts at the Argentine Central Bank and repo and reverse repo transactions with the local market.

SOLVENCY

 

     06.30.14      06.30.13      06.30.12      06.30.11      06.30.10  

Solvency

     9.58         8.45         8.14         6.97         7.59   

CAPITAL ASSETS

 

     06.30.14      06.30.13      06.30.12      06.30.11      06.30.10  

Capital Assets (*)

     3.49         3.94         3.95         3.76         4.96   

 

(*) Equity investments, bank premises and equipment, miscellaneous assets and intangible assets/total assets.

PROFITABILITY

 

     06.30.14      06.30.13      06.30.12      06.30.11      06.30.10  

Return on Average Assets (*)

     3.68         2.34         2.79         2.92         1.06   

Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity (*)

     39.27         25.77         33.07         35.29         9.33   

 

(*) Annualized.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013

 

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

EQUITY INVESTMENTS

 

BANCO DE GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES S.A.

Founded in 1905, the Bank is one of the largest private-sector banks in the Argentine financial system, and one of the leading providers of financial services in the country. As a universal bank, through affiliated companies and a variety of distribution channels, the Bank offers a full spectrum of financial services to both individual and corporate customers.

The Bank operates one of the most extensive and diversified distribution networks of the Argentine private financial sector, offering 261 branches, together with 391 points of contact gathered between regional credit-card companies and Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. During the first half of fiscal year 2014, the Bank recorded net income of $ 1,446,856, while during the same period of the previous fiscal year it had recorded net income for $ 705,669. The increase in income for the period, when compared to the first half of fiscal year 2013, mainly resulted from the increase in net operating income (net financial income plus net income from services) (41.4%), offset by higher provisions for loan losses (42.6%) and administrative expenses (22.2%). The positive evolution of net operating income was due both to an increase in net financial income, amounting to $ 1,600,749 (51.3%), and to higher net income from services amounting to $ 611,282 (27.5%). During the first semester of fiscal year 2014, the Company established provisions for loan losses of $ 1,248,470, $ 372,786 higher than those established for the same period of the previous fiscal year, an increase both regarding corporations and individuals. Administrative expenses for the period totaled $ 4,199,208, increasing 22.2% when compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year. Personnel expenses grew 19.8%, mainly due to the salary increase agreed upon with unions, offset by the decrease in staff. The remaining administrative expenses showed a 25.5% increase, mainly due to the increase in the costs related to the different services rendered to the Bank. The income tax charge amounted to $ 928,163, $ 444,724 higher than that for the first half of fiscal year 2013. Banco Galicia’s credit exposure to the private sector amounted to $ 70,084,062, showing a 21.0% growth during the last twelve months. Meanwhile, deposits reached $ 58,906,968, growing 32.2% when compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year. As of June 30, 2014, the Bank’s estimated share in loans to the private sector was 8.65%, while in deposits from the private sector its share was 8.93%, when compared to 9.11% and 8.98%, respectively, for the previous fiscal year.

NET INVESTMENT S.A.

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s equity investment in Net Investment S.A.’s capital stock is 87.50%, whereas the remaining 12.50% is owned by the Bank.

Net Investment S.A. was created to carry out Internet business transactions.

Taking into consideration the Board of Directors’ search for new business alternatives, in fiscal year 2010 the company subscribed shares belonging to a foreign company that carries out activities related to business development through the Internet. The equity investment held in this company represents 0.19% of corporate capital.

SUDAMERICANA HOLDING S.A.

Sudamericana Holding S.A. is a holding company providing life, retirement, property insurance and insurance brokerage services. The equity investment held by the Company in this company is 87.50%. The Bank has the remaining 12.50%.

The insurance business undertaken by the Company is one of the most important aspects of the Company’s general plan 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 amounted to $ 819,400 during the fiscal period commenced on January 1, 2014 and ended on June 30, 2014. As of June 30, 2014, these companies had approximately 6 million policies/certificates in all their insurance lines.

From a commercial standpoint, 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 second quarter of 2014 exceeded that for the same quarter of the previous year by 32%.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013

 

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

GALICIA WARRANTS S.A.

Galicia Warrants S.A. was established in 1993 and, since then, has become a leading company. It renders services to the productive sector as an additional credit instrument, also rendering a full spectrum of services related to inventory management.

Its shareholders are Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A., which holds an 87.5% equity investment in the company, and the Bank, which holds a 12.5% interest.

The company has its corporate headquarters in Buenos Aires and an office in the city of Tucumán, through which it carries out its transactions in the warrants market and as well includes other services related to its main activity, for different regional economies and geographic areas of the country.

During the first half of 2014, deposit certificates and warrants were issued for $ 599,635, regarding merchandise under custody located throughout the country.

As of June 30, 2014, Galicia Warrants S.A. obtained income from services amounting to $ 15,199.

GALICIA ADMINISTRADORA DE FONDOS S.A. SOCIEDAD GERENTE DE FONDOS COMUNES DE INVERSION

On April 7, 2014, the Bank presented the Company with an offer to sell 19,000 shares of Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión, representing 95% of the aforementioned company’s capital stock, being the offer considered accepted at the time the buyer made a payment equivalent to 25% of the total purchase price.

On April 15, 2014, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s Board of Directors approved the purchase of 95% of Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión’s capital stock, and paid 25% of the total agreed price, which amounted to $ 39,482.

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión administers the FIMA mutual funds distributed by the Bank (custodial agent of collective investment products corresponding to mutual funds), through its broad channel network (branches, electronic banking, phone banking), to different customer segments (institutional, corporate and individual customers).

As of December 31, 2013, FIMA funds amounted to $ 6,631 million, representing a 9.1% market share. During this six-month period of January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014, the volume of FIMA funds increased 6.9%, reaching $ 7,089 million. This increase in volume mainly took place in the wholesale banking customer segments (both institutional and corporate customers), particularly regarding FIMA Premium, FIMA Ahorro Pesos and FIMA Ahorro Plus.

Once the new Capital Markets Law had become effective, Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. sent the C.N.V. the documents necessary so that the Company, which acts as manager, could comply with its role as manager of collective investment products corresponding to mutual funds. The outlook for this fiscal year is that mutual funds will continue growing, as well as the businesses related thereto, within the framework of the new Capital Markets Law, including advisory services and management of discretionary investment portfolios.

OUTLOOK

 

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s outlook for this fiscal year is basically linked to the development of the Argentine economy, and particularly the evolution of the financial system.

Buenos Aires, August 7, 2014.

 

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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY SYNDICS’ COMMITTEE

To the Directors of

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

Tte. Gral. Juan D. Perón 430 – 25th floor

Buenos Aires

 

1. We have performed a limited review of the Balance Sheet of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2014, and the related Income Statement, Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Statement of Cash Flows for the six-month period then ended, as well as supplementary Notes 1 to 16, and Schedules A, B, C, D, E, G and H, which supplement them, which have been submitted by the Company for our consideration. Furthermore, we have performed a limited review of the consolidated financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. and its controlled companies for the six-month period ended June 30, 2014, with Notes 1 to 38, 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. SRL, who submitted their limited review report on August 7, 2014, 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 financial statements, the objective of which is to render an opinion on the financial statements taken 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.

We also report that, in compliance with the legality control that is part of our area of competence, during this period we have applied the procedures described in Section 294 of Law No. 19550, 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 and preparing the consolidated financial statements of the Company. As mentioned in Note 1.16 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 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 June 30, 2014 and its consolidated financial statements at that date, detailed in paragraph 1 above, were prepared in accordance with Argentine Central Bank regulations and, except as mentioned in paragraph 3 above, with accounting standards applicable in 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 area of competence, we have no observations to make.

As regard to the Additional Information to the Notes to the Financial Statements required by the National Securities Commission (text amended in 2013) and by Section 68 of the Rules and Regulations of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, the Supplementary and Explanatory Statement by the Board of Directors required by the Rules concerning Accounting Documentation of the Córdoba Stock Exchange Regulations, and the Informative Review, we have no observations to make insofar as concerns our area 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.

Buenos Aires, August 7, 2014.

Supervisory Syndics’ Committee


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LIMITED REVIEW REPORT

To the Chairman and Directors of

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

Legal Domicile:

Tte. Gral. Juan D. Perón 430 – 25th floor

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 June 30, 2014, and the related Income Statements, Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Statements of Cash Flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, as well as supplementary Notes 1 to 16 and Schedules A, B, C, D, E, G and H, which supplement them. Furthermore, we have performed a limited review of the Consolidated Balance Sheet of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. as of June 30, 2014, and the Consolidated Income Statements and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and Cash Equivalents for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, together with Notes 1 to 38, which are presented as supplementary information. The preparation and issuance of those financial statements are the responsibility of the Company.

 

2. Our reviews were 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’s 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 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 and preparing the consolidated financial statements of the Company. As mentioned in Note 1.16 to the consolidated financial statements, the above-mentioned 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 Buenos Aires.


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4. On February 18, 2014, we issued our audit report on the Company’s financial statements and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 with an unqualified opinion regarding the Argentine Central Bank regulations and an except-for qualification due to 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, 2013 and 2012 mentioned in item 4 of this report, we express the following:

 

  a) the financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 and its consolidated financial statements at those dates, detailed in item 1 above, were prepared in accordance with Argentine Central Bank regulations and, except as mentioned in item 3 above, with professional accounting standards applicable in 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 stand-alone and consolidated balance sheet and in the supplementary Notes and Schedules to the accompanying financial statements stems from financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. as of December 31, 2013.

 

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 area of competence, are in compliance with the provisions of the Corporations Law, 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 and Title IV, Chapter III, Article 12 of the amended text of the regulations of the National Securities Commission (text amended in 2013), the Supplementary and Explanatory Statement by the Board of Directors, required by the Rules concerning Accounting Documentation of the Córdoba Stock Exchange Regulations and the Informative Review, about which, insofar as concerns our area of competence, we have no significant observations to make.

 

  d) as of June 30, 2014, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s accrued debt with the Argentine Integrated Social Security System, which stems from the accounting records and settlements carried out by the Company, amounted to $ 177,375.36, which was not yet due at that date.


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e) as required by Article 2 of General Resolution No. 595 issued by the National Securities Commission, we report that:

 

  e.1) Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s corporate purpose is exclusively related to financial and investment activities.

 

  e.2) the investment in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. represents 93.64% of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s assets and it is the Company’s main asset.

 

  e.3) 95.13% of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s income stems from the equity investment in the Bank mentioned in e.2).

 

  e.4) Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. holds a 100% equity percentage in the capital stock, thus having a controlling interest in the Bank mentioned in e.2).

Buenos Aires, August 7, 2014.

PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO. S.R.L.