EX-99.1 2 d447694dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

 

 

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Fiscal Year No. 19, commenced January 1, 2017

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 (I.G.J.): 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 06.30.17: 21.63%

Interest held by the Controlling Company in the Votes as of 06.30.17: 57.98%

Capital Status as of 06.30.17 (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 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

 

AS OF JUNE 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

                     
              Notes            

06.30.17

        (unaudited)        

                      12.31.16            
                                 

Assets

                 
                                 

Cash and Due from Banks

              33,333,039           61,166,250  
                                 

Cash

                7,505,751           7,457,481  

Financial Institutions and Correspondents

                25,827,288           53,708,769  

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

                24,736,871           51,389,550  

Other Local Financial Institutions

                137,887           209,532  

Foreign

              952,530           2,109,687  
                                 

Government and Private Securities

      3         29,717,131           13,700,800  
                                 

Holdings Recorded at Fair Market Value

                4,057,202           3,228,759  

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

                3,930,021           1,922,473  

Instruments Issued by the Argentine Central Bank

                21,707,780           8,549,568  

Investments in Listed Private Securities

              22,128           -  
                                 

Loans

      4 and 5         159,873,447           137,451,655  
                                 

To the Non-financial Public Sector

                10,744           14,359  

To the Financial Sector

                3,418,231           2,098,037  

Interbank Loans

                907,970           862,300  

Other Loans to Local Financial Institutions

                2,410,226           1,205,228  

Accrued Interest, Adjustments and Exchange Rate Differences

                100,035           30,509  

To the Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents

                162,406,265           140,046,017  

Overdrafts

                8,175,925           10,063,071  

Promissory Notes

                27,146,095           25,285,214  

Mortgage Loans

                2,475,513           2,178,236  

Collateralized Loans

                639,834           677,879  

Personal Loans

                20,278,366           15,311,721  

Credit Card Loans

                75,383,558           72,765,948  

Others

                27,133,453           12,653,202  

Accrued Interest, Adjustments and Exchange Rate Differences

                1,799,090           1,774,831  

Documented Interest

                (579,569)           (642,225)  

Unallocated Collections

                (46,000)           (21,860)  

Impairment

      6         (5,961,793)           (4,706,758)  
                                 

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

              17,485,611           18,178,275  
                                 

Argentine Central Bank

                2,706,084           2,359,284  

Amounts Receivable for Spot and Forward Sales

                7,275,011           734,375  

Securities Receivable under Spot and Forward Purchases

                1,194,773           7,851,134  

Premiums from Purchased Options

                          3,485  

Others Not Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

      7         3,544,234           4,110,916  

Unlisted Notes

      5         1,020,326           1,422,433  

Balances from Forward Transactions without Delivery of Underlying Asset

      1.12         90,593           111,287  

Others Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

      5         1,844,730           1,775,743  

Accrued Interest and Adjustments Receivable Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

      5         737           705  

Impairment

              (190,877)           (191,087)  
                                 

Receivables from Financial Leases

              1,209,876           955,346  
                                 

Receivables from Financial Leases

      5         1,210,623           952,522  

Accrued Interest and Adjustments Receivable

      5         17,255           17,010  

Impairment

                            (18,002)                 (14,186)  

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 are an integral part of these consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

 

AS OF JUNE 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

                     
              Notes              

06.30.17

        (unaudited)        

                      12.31.16            
                                     

Equity Investments

        9           45,288           52,964  

In Financial Institutions

                    8,229           7,858  

Others

                    37,660           45,707  

Impairment

                    (601)           (601)  

Miscellaneous Receivables

                    3,421,539           3,440,115  

Receivables for Assets Sold

        5           118,122           131,096  

Minimum Presumed Income Tax – Tax Credit

        1.14           8,912           9,424  

Others

        10           3,506,151           3,451,986  

Accrued Interest and Adjustments on Receivables for Assets Sold

        5           360           1,626  

Other Accrued Interest and Adjustments Receivable

                    21,604           46,192  

Impairment

                    (233,610)           (200,209)  

Bank Premises and Equipment

        11           3,175,272           2,873,552  

Miscellaneous Assets

        12           1,458,413           1,221,237  

Intangible Assets

        13           2,852,170           2,582,255  

Goodwill

                    805           5,642  

Organization and Development Expenses

                    2,851,365           2,576,613  

Unallocated Items

                    65,614           89,035  

Other Assets

        14           536,125           539,140  

Total Assets

                                253,173,525                 242,250,624  

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 are an integral part of these consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

 

AS OF JUNE 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

                     
              Notes              

06.30.17

        (unaudited)        

                      12.31.16            
                                     

Liabilities

                                   

Deposits

                    158,152,416           151,688,147  

Non-financial Public Sector

                    1,493,891           1,294,177  

Financial Sector

                    100,952           62,957  

Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents

                    156,557,573           150,331,013  

Checking Accounts

                    28,434,038           26,972,277  

Savings Accounts

                    71,260,963           53,723,171  

Time Deposits

                    54,265,191           49,703,000  

Investment Accounts

                    83,856           442,665  

Others

                    1,454,055           18,577,409  

Accrued Interest, Adjustments and Exchange Rate Differences

                    1,059,470           912,491  

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

                    57,654,262           57,793,653  

Argentine Central Bank

                    24,622           12,727  

Others

                    24,622           12,727  

Banks and International Entities

                    2,728,867           2,212,995  

Unsubordinated Notes

        16           14,889,749           12,644,638  

Amounts Payable for Spot and Forward Purchases

                    1,195,143           7,818,144  

Securities to be Delivered under Spot and Forward Sales

                    7,892,215           736,819  

Premiums from Written Options

                    -           2,027  

Loans from Local Financial Institutions

                    3,265,343           4,097,361  

Interbank Loans

                    80,000           165,000  

Other Loans from Local Financial Institutions

                    3,151,815           3,802,398  

Accrued Interest Payable

                    33,528           129,963  

Balances from Forward Transactions without Delivery of Underlying Asset

        1.12           132,352           141,013  

Others

        17           26,957,403           29,717,439  

Accrued Interest, Adjustments and Exchange Rate Differences

        16           568,568           410,490  

Miscellaneous Liabilities

                    6,633,946           5,804,283  

Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

                    30,932           41,986  

Others

        18           6,603,014           5,762,297  

Provisions

        19           539,411           384,484  

Subordinated Notes

        16           4,260,595           4,065,255  

Unallocated Items

                    73,660           70,530  

Other Liabilities

        20           725,343           629,384  

Minority Interest in Controlled Companies

                    1,584,863           1,462,189  

Total Liabilities

                    229,624,496           221,897,925  

Shareholders’ Equity

                    23,549,029           20,352,699  

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                                253,173,525                 242,250,624  

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 are an integral part of these consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

 

AS OF JUNE 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

 

  Memorandum Accounts             Notes                       06.30.17                                 12.31.16            
                        (unaudited)                
                                 

Debit

                609,704,608           387,345,986  

Contingent

                41,476,712           39,215,891  

Loans Obtained (Unused Balances)

                1,829,057           599,794  

Guarantees Received

                25,989,658           25,975,652  

Contingencies

                13,657,997           12,640,445  

Control

                535,118,523           310,926,712  

Impaired Loans

                3,139,804           3,347,728  

Others

      21         528,191,793           304,972,028  

Control re. Contra Items

                3,786,926           2,606,956  

Derivatives

      8         24,051,340           29,020,684  

“Notional” Value of Purchased Call Options

                          149,512  

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

                12,491,006           16,359,075  

Interest Rate Swaps

                1,000           75,000  

Derivatives re. Contra Items

                11,559,334           12,437,097  

Trust Accounts

                9,058,033           8,182,699  

Trust Funds

      22         9,058,033           8,182,699  

Credit

                609,704,608           387,345,986  

Contingent

                41,476,712           39,215,891  

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

      5         9,744,945           9,094,205  

Guarantees Granted to the Argentine Central Bank

                -           473,528  

Other Guarantees Granted Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

      5         1,383,285           1,134,828  

Other Guarantees Granted not Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

                359,750           350,695  

Others Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

      5         1,538,601           1,236,641  

Others not Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations

                631,416           350,548  

Contingencies re. Contra Items

                27,818,715           26,575,446  

Control

                535,118,523           310,926,712  

Checks and Drafts to be Credited

                3,785,988           2,559,608  

Others

                938           47,348  

Control re. Contra Items

                531,331,597           308,319,756  

Derivatives

      8         24,051,340           29,020,684  

“Notional” Value of Written Call Options

                -           174,663  

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

                11,559,334           12,262,434  

Derivatives re. Contra Items

                12,492,006           16,583,587  

Trust Accounts

                9,058,033           8,182,699  

Trust Liabilities re. Contra Items

                            9,058,033                 8,182,699  

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 are an integral part of these consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

                    
          

  Notes  

        

          06.30.17          

(unaudited)

          

          06.30.16          

(unaudited)

 
                              

Financial Income

              20,713,205          17,890,060  

Interest on Cash and Due from Banks

              20          -  

Interest on Loans to the Financial Sector

              261,206          149,207  

Interest on Overdrafts

              1,291,613          1,466,701  

Interest on Promissory Notes

              2,818,837          3,274,132  

Interest on Mortgage Loans

              161,670          255,543  

Interest on Collateral Loans

              48,744          44,958  

Interest on Credit Card Loans

              7,908,741          6,301,273  

Interest on Financial Leases

              138,632          149,247  

Interest on Other Loans

              3,935,828          2,297,247  

Net Income from Government and Private Securities

              2,437,909          3,058,512  

Interest on Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

              50,415          53,290  

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

              3,725          4,119  

C.E.R. Adjustment

              49,417          1,496  

Exchange Rate Differences on Gold and Foreign Currency

              930,778          523,407  

Others

              675,670          310,928  

Financial Expenses

              9,894,425          10,537,841  

Interest on Current Account Deposits

              463          -  

Interest on Savings Account Deposits

              3,156          2,046  

Interest on Time Deposits

              5,210,833          7,136,195  

Interest on Interbank Loans

              20,755          26,325  

Interest on Other Loans from Financial Institutions

              252,335          67,599  

Net Income from Options

              1,458          22,240  

Interest on Other Liabilities Resulting From Financial Brokerage

              1,803,848          1,415,776  

Interest on Subordinated Notes

              164,418          298,517  

Other Interest

              97,473          31,953  

C.E.R. Adjustment

              17,325          1,085  

Contributions Made to Deposit Insurance Fund

              135,151          213,307  

Others

     24        2,187,210          1,322,798  

Gross Financial Brokerage Margin

              10,818,780          7,352,219  

Impairment

              2,605,594          1,341,437  

Income from Services

              9,977,447          6,994,138  

Related to Lending Transactions

              1,781,995          1,340,890  

Related to Borrowing Transactions

              1,640,203          1,153,878  

Other Commissions

              453,541          298,094  

Others

     24        6,101,708          4,201,276  

Expenses from Services

              2,922,835          2,343,664  

Commissions

              1,197,980          953,347  

Others

           24              1,724,855                1,390,317  

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 are an integral part of these consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

                    
             Notes                        06.30.17          
(unaudited)
                     06.30.16          
(unaudited)
 
                              

Administrative Expenses

              10,866,494          8,011,582  

Personnel Expenses

              5,967,262          4,421,365  

Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

              53,526          44,008  

Other Fees

              282,103          210,007  

Advertising and Publicity

              390,669          342,327  

Taxes

              1,091,464          798,791  

Depreciation of Bank Premises and Equipment

     11        205,047          132,055  

Amortization of Organization Expenses

     13        330,371          377,146  

Other Operating Expenses

              1,384,569          964,307  

Others

              1,161,483          721,576  

Net Income from Financial Brokerage

              4,401,304          2,649,674  

Income from Insurance Activities

     25        1,040,241          1,226,280  

Non Controlling Interest

              (275,876)          (165,055)  

Miscellaneous Income

              809,065          756,146  

Net Income from Equity Investments

              169,441          75,944  

Penalty Interest

              291,136          215,266  

Impairment Reversal

              225,220          170,462  

Others

     24        123,267          294,474  

C.E.R. Adjustment

              1          -  

Miscellaneous Losses

              473,596          222,888  

Penalty Interest and Charges in favor of the Argentine Central Bank

              257          3,166  

Impairment Miscellaneous Receivables and Other Provisions

              69,989          96,750  

Amortization of Differences Arising from Court Resolutions

              11,316          6,290  

Depreciation and Losses from Miscellaneous Assets

     12        737          533  

Amortization of Goodwill

     13        4,837          4,837  

Others

     24        386,460          111,312  

Net Income before Income Tax

              5,501,138          4,244,157  

Income Tax

     1.13        2,064,808          1,520,934  

Net Income for the Period

           27              3,436,330                2,723,223  

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 are an integral part of these consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

                    
             Notes                        06.30.17          
(unaudited)
                     06.30.16          
(unaudited)
 
                              

Changes in Cash and Cash Equivalents

                            

Cash at Beginning of Fiscal Year

     29        73,087,665          42,975,265  

Cash at Period-end

     29        55,466,579          53,163,680  

(Decrease) / Increase in Cash, Net (in Constant Currency)

              (17,621,086)          10,188,415  

Causes for Changes in Cash (in Constant Currency)

                            

Operating Activities

                            

Net Collections/(Payments) for:

                            

Government and Private Securities

              (1,025,681)          2,666,252  

Loans

                            

To the Financial Sector

              (1,237,398)          156,049  

To the Non-financial Public Sector

              1,530          (241)  

To the Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents

              (7,013,331)          3,299,719  

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

              318,099          549,460  

Receivables from Financial Leases

              (119,162)          280,749  

Deposits

                            

From the Financial Sector

              37,995          (1,251)  

From the Non-financial Public Sector

              199,714          2,903,806  

From the Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents

              (1,395,134)          5,835,079  

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

                            

Financing from the Financial Sector

                            

Interbank Loans

              (105,755)          (127,100)  

Others (Except from Liabilities Included in Financing Activities)

              (2,475,190)          (3,152,426)  

Collections related to Income from Services

              11,789,087          8,842,380  

Payments related to Expenses for Services

              (2,742,000)          (2,302,306)  

Administrative Expenses Paid

              (11,063,261)          (8,057,585)  

Payment of Organization and Development Expenses

              (594,199)          (531,010)  

Collection for Penalty Interest, Net

              290,872          215,266  

Differences Arising from Court Resolutions Paid

              (11,316)          (6,290)  

Collection of Dividends from Other Companies

              133,889          70,658  

Other Collections related to Miscellaneous Profits and Losses

              (247,465)          45,803  

Net Collections / (Payments) for Other Operating Activities

                            

Other Receivables and Miscellaneous Liabilities

              (1,826,169)          (2,433,704)  

Other Operating Activities, Net

              205,370          49,808  

Income Tax and Minimum Presumed Income Tax Payment

              (1,442,923)          (1,204,296)  

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

              (18,322,428)          7,098,820  

Investing Activities

                            

Payments for Bank Premises and Equipment, Net

              (435,590)          (443,709)  

Payments for Miscellaneous Assets, Net

              (290,452)          (214,227)  

Collections for Equity Investments

              115,333          -  

Others

              (10,051)          -  

Net Cash Flow Used in Investing Activities

                          (620,760)                (657,936)  

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 are an integral part of these consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

                    
           Notes                        06.30.17          
(unaudited)
                     06.30.16          
(unaudited)
 
                              

Financing Activities

                            

Net Collections/(Payments) for:

                            

Unsubordinated Notes

              811,488          91,097  

Argentine Central Bank

                            

Others

              11,895          7,487  

Banks and International Entities

              373,224          274,129  

Subordinated Notes

              (163,522)          (188,931)  

Distribution of Dividends

              (329,504)          (198,300)  

Loans from Local Financial Institutions

              (948,193)          1,274,154  

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

              (244,612)          1,259,636  

Financial Income and Face Value Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents (including Interest and Exchange Differences Gain)

              1,566,714          2,487,895  

(Decrease) / Increase in Cash, Net

                          (17,621,086)                10,188,415  

The accompanying Notes 1 to 37 are an integral part of these consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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 INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ACCOUNTING POLICES APPLIED

 

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (the “Company”) was organized on September 14, 1999, as financial services holding company under the laws of Argentina. The Company’s main asset is its interest in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. (the “Bank”). Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. is a private-sector bank that offers a full spectrum of financial services both to individual and corporate customers.

PRESENTATION OF CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

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

The interim financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. 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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. is the Company’s main equity investment, a financial institution subject to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, and pursuant to the regulations of the C.N.V. (Text amended in 2013), the Company has adopted the measurement and disclosure criteria applied by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., which in some significant aspects differ from Argentine GAAP in force in Buenos Aires city (see Note 1.15).

Furthermore, the consolidated interim financial statements of Sudamericana Holding S.A. were prepared in accordance with the disclosure and measurement criteria approved by the Argentine Superintendent of Insurance, which in some aspects differ from Argentine GAAP in force in Buenos Aires, particularly regarding the measurement of investments in Secured Loans and certain Government Securities, recoverable values and deferral of acquisition expenses. Nevertheless, this departure has not produced a significant effect on the Company’s interim financial statements.

CONSIDERATION OF THE EFFECTS OF INFLATION:

Argentine GAAP in force in Buenos Aires provide that interim financial statements shall be stated in constant currency, pursuant to the provisions of Technical Pronouncements Nos. 6 and 17 of the F.A.C.P.C.E., as amended by Technical Pronouncement No. 39, approved by the Professional Council in Economic Sciences of Buenos Aires on April 16, 2014, as well as interpretation No. 8 of the F.A.C.P.C.E. These GAAP establish that the adjustment for inflation shall be applied upon an hyperinflationary context, which is present when, among other considerations, there exists an accumulated rate of inflation reaching or exceeding 100% during three years, taking into consideration, for such purpose, the domestic wholesale price index published by the Argentine Institute of Statistics and Census. The interim financial statements reflect the effects of the changes in the purchasing power of the currency up to February 28, 2003, the adjustment for inflation having been discontinued from such date, pursuant to the provisions of Argentine GAAP in force in Buenos Aires and the requirements of Decree No. 664/03 of the Argentine National Executive Branch, Section 268 of General Resolution No. 7/2005 of the Corporation Control Authority, Communiqué “A” 3921 of the Argentine Central Bank and General Resolution No. 441/03 of the C.N.V. 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.

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

At period/fiscal year-end, the macroeconomic environment cannot be qualified as a hyperinflationary economy considering the guidelines established by the professional accounting standards and the government’s expectation towards a lower inflation level. Even though the controlling agencies have not issued a decision in this regard, at period/fiscal year-end, the conditions for the application of the adjustment for inflation would not be met. However, when reading and analyzing these interim financial statements one should take into consideration the existence of fluctuations in significant economic variables, which took place during the past fiscal years.

COMPARATIVE INFORMATION:

The comparative information in the Balance Sheet and the related 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 and the related Notes corresponds to the same period of the previous fiscal year. Certain figures in the consolidated interim financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 have been reclassified for purposes of their presentation in comparative format with those for this period.

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES:

The preparation of interim financial statements at a given date requires the Company to make estimates and judgements 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 impairment, 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 judgements made as of the date that these consolidated interim financial statements were prepared.

MOST RELEVANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

All adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented have been included, such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.

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, 2017, December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, balances in U.S. Dollars were converted applying the reference exchange rate (figures stated in Pesos: $16.5985, $15.8502 and $14.5817, 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 provided by the Argentine Central Bank.

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

1.3.        GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

Argentine Central Bank regulations set forth, according to the assets’ most probable use, two measurement 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.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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 securities subscribed through swap, payment or exchange by any other government securities. In the case that 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, duration and volatility. When the book value exceeds the present value, the monthly accrual shall be recorded in an asset offset account.

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, 2017 and December 31, 2016, taking into account the above-mentioned measurement criteria, the Company records its holdings according to the following:

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 was applied to the securities used in loans, guarantees, transactions to be settled and repo transactions, where appropriate.

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

Holdings of government securities in Pesos and U.S. Dollars are recorded in this account, as detailed in Note 3.

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, guarantees, transactions to be settled and repo transactions, where appropriate.

1.3.3.     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, 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, guarantees, transactions to be settled and repo transactions, when appropriate.

1.3.4.     Listed Private Securities

These securities are valued at the period-end closing price, less estimated selling costs, when applicable.

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.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

For local currency transactions at rates arranged for longer periods, interest has been accrued on an exponential basis.

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. received deposits accruing a variable-rate yield pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations. The fixed-rate yield of each transaction is accrued as per the above-mentioned paragraph, while variable-rate yield is accrued by applying the portion of the agreed yield to the positive variation in the underlying asset’s price, which is taken as a basis for determining said variation, occurred between the original arrangement term and the end of the month (See item 1.12. of this Note).

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 an irregular 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 by taking into account the share in the assets and net of liabilities, which stem from the interim 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 measurement 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 Notes and Debt Securities

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 influence were valued pursuant to the equity method.

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 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.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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 in constant currency, as mentioned in this Note, net of the corresponding accumulated amortization, calculated in a straight line method over the useful life.

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

1.10.      MISCELLANEOUS LIABILITIES

1.10.1.   Liabilities – Customers Fidelity Program “Quiero”

The fair value of the points assigned to customers through the “Quiero” 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, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the liabilities recorded under “Miscellaneous Liabilities – Others” for its customers’ non-exchanged points amounted to $420,107 and $378,636, respectively.

1.11.      ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS

1.11.1.   Allowances for Impairment

These have been established based upon the estimated default risk of the Company’s credit assistance granted through its subsidiaries, which results from a measurement 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

Severance payments are directly charged to expenses.

The amounts that the Company may possibly have to pay for labor lawsuits are 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.      DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING TRANSACTIONS

1.12.1.   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.

Forward purchase and sale 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” under “Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage” and/or “Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage”, where appropriate.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

1.12.2.   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.

Sale transactions are recorded under Memorandum Accounts for the notional value traded.

Accrued balances pending settlement are recorded in the category “Balances from Interest Rate Swaps” under “Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage” and/or “Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage”, as appropriate.

1.12.3.   Purchased Call Options and Written Options on Gold and Dollar Futures without Delivery of the Underlying Asset

These transactions have been conducted with the purpose of hedging the variable yield of the deposits received by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. and set forth by the Argentine Central Bank.

The deposit date, the term to exercise the option and the underlying asset are the same as those for the related deposit. Notional amounts have been computed so that the offset value of derivative instruments is similar to the variable yield of the investment. Changes in the value of the underlying asset at the time of the arrangement and at period/fiscal year-end, equivalent to the variable yield, have been recognized in income and are recorded under “Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage” and/or under “Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage”, as appropriate. Premiums received and/or paid have been accrued on a straight-line basis during the currency of the agreement.

Purchased call options and written options on gold and dollar futures have been recorded under “Memorandum Accounts – Debit-Derivatives – Notional Value of Purchased Call Options” and under “Memorandum Accounts – Credit-Derivatives – Notional Value of Written Call Options”.

Written call options on dollar futures without delivery of the underlying asset have been traded on Mercado a Término de Rosario S.A. (RoFex).

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’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.

1.13.      INCOME TAX

Pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, at Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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 the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts.

1.14.      MINIMUM PRESUMED INCOME TAX

The minimum presumed income tax is determined at the effective rate of 1% of the computable assets at period/fiscal year-end. Since this tax is supplementary to the income tax, the Company’s tax liability for each period/fiscal year is equal to 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 recognition of this right and its realization stem from the ability to generate future taxable income sufficient for offsetting purposes.

Based on the foregoing, as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had assets of $8,912 and $9,424, respectively.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

The breakdown of outstanding tax credits and their probable expiration date are detailed below:

 

Date of

    Generation    

           Tax Credit as of                        Expiration Date             
      06.30.17
          (unaudited)          
                      12.31.16                      

2006

        -           148           2016  

2007

        51           319           2017  

2008

        214           363           2018  

2009

        583           583           2019  

2010

        1,629           1,629           2020  

2011

        1,458           1,458           2021  

2012

        1,714           1,714           2022  

2013

        1,881           1,881           2023  

2014

        2,306           2,306           2024  

2015

        3,646           3,646           2025  

2016

        18           18           2026  

2017

        122           -           2027  
                13,622                 14,065                    

The Company has set up a provision for the minimum presumed income tax credit accrued during this period and the previous fiscal year, for $4,710 and $4,641, respectively, since its recovery is not likely at the issuance date of these interim financial statements.

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

The main differences between the measurement and disclosure criteria applied to these consolidated interim financial statements and Argentine GAAP in force in Buenos Aires are detailed below:

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

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 the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts.

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 of the Company, would determine deferred tax assets amounting to $339,177 as of June 30, 2017 and $335,711 as of December 31, 2016.

1.15.2. Valuation of Government Securities

Argentine Central Bank regulations set forth specific measurement 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 fair value.

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the application of this criterion would determine an increase in Shareholders’ Equity of about $25,800 and $2,489, respectively, due to the securities held by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

1.15.3. Allowances for Impairment of 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 of the assets.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

1.15.4. 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 measurements on the time value of money and the specific risks of such assets and liabilities at the time of restructuring.

1.15.5. Consolidation of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.

According to Note 2 to the consolidated interim financial statements, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. and Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. have agreed to a tender offer involving all shares in portfolio of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A., subject to the prior fulfillment of the conditions set forth in the tender offer, including the Argentine Central Bank’s approval.

In accordance with applicable Argentine GAAP, where equity investments in controlled companies are held for sale or disposal within a year, such investments should be excluded from consolidation.

Pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, as a result of the maintenance of a controlling equity interest, such companies are consolidated with the Company on a line-by-line basis.

1.16.     ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (I.F.R.S.) BY THE C.N.V. AND THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL BANK

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 I.A.S.B. (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 interim financial statements corresponding to the fiscal years beginning 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.´s Pronouncements (Text amended in 2013), exempts banks, insurance companies and companies that invest in banks and insurance companies.

Due to the foregoing, and since the Company complies with the requirements described below, which are set forth in the aforementioned article, these consolidated interim financial statements are presented pursuant to the measurement and disclosure criteria established by the Argentine Central Bank regulations:

  -  

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

  -  

The interest in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. accounts for 94.23% of the Company’s assets, being the Company’s main asset;

  -  

91.29% of the Company’s income stems from the interest in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s income; and

  -  

The Company has a 100% interest in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., thus having control over such institution.

In February 2014, the Argentine Central Bank decided that financial institutions should comply with I.F.R.S., and established an implementation schedule for such standard, to be effective for fiscal years starting on January 1, 2018. In accordance with the foregoing, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s Board of Directors has become aware of the roadmap established by the Argentine Central Bank and has appointed a coordinator and an alternate coordinator, who shall be in charge of the compliance process. On March 20, 2015, it approved the Implementation Plan required by the regulations, which was submitted on March 27, 2015.

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has met the reporting requirements established by the Argentine Central Bank’s Communiqué “A” 5844, as supplemented. Through Communiqué “A” 5541, as amended, the Argentine Central Bank has established the application of I.F.R.S., except for the application of point 5.5 (impairment) of I.F.R.S. 9 “Financial Instruments.” Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. and its subsidiaries are in the process of

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

convergence to such standards, the application of which will be mandatory for fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018. The first quarterly interim financial statements to be presented under these standards are those as of March 31, 2018.

Consequently, the date of transition to I.F.R.S. for the Company, as set forth in I.F.R.S. 1 “First-time Adoption of I.F.R.S.”, is January 1, 2017.

The consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared according to the measurement and disclosure standards of the Argentine Central Bank regarding the Accounting Reporting System for quarterly/annual publication, which differ from the I.F.R.S. These are measurement and disclosure differences.

As required by Communiqué “A” 6206, the reconciliations of balance sheet and shareholders’ equity balances determined according to Argentine Central Bank regulations and those determined according to I.F.R.S. as of June 30, 2017, and the reconciliation of the comprehensive income as of such date are included below. In this regard, in preparing reconciliations, the Company has considered those I.F.R.S. it expects to be applicable for the preparation of its interim financial statements as of December 31, 2018, as well as the provisions set out in Communiqué “A” 6114. The items and figures included in this note are subject to changes and may only be considered final upon the preparation of the annual interim financial statements as of the fiscal year in which I.F.R.S. are applicable for the first time.

Reconciliation of Balances under the Accounting Framework for the Convergence to I.F.R.S.

Reconciliation of Balances and Shareholders’ Equity as of June 30, 2017 (unaudited)

 

                                                   

Accounts

     Ref.          Balance         I.F.R.S. Adjustment            I.F.R.S. Balance      
                       

Assets

            253,173,525         (6,163,288)         247,010,237  
                                           

Cash and Due from Banks

                  33,333,039         (174,464)         33,158,575  

Government and Private Securities

       (a),(g)          29,717,131         (5,868,260)         23,848,871  

Loans

       (a)          159,873,447         (5,575,145)         154,298,302  

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       (a),(e)          17,485,611         98,067         17,583,678  

Receivables from Financial Leases

                  1,209,876         -         1,209,876  

Equity Investments

       (b)          45,288         1,156,611         1,201,899  

Miscellaneous Receivables

                  3,421,539         23,903         3,445,442  

Bank Premises and Equipment and Miscellaneous Assets

       (c)          4,633,685         5,368,516         10,002,201  

Intangible Assets

       (c)          2,852,170         (1,192,332)         1,659,838  

Unallocated Items

       (d)          65,614         (184)         65,430  

Other Assets

            536,125         -         536,125  
                                           

Liabilities

            229,624,496         (10,706,775)         218,917,721  
                                           

Deposits

                  158,152,416         (1,643,031)         156,509,385  

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

             (a),(e),(g)                57,654,262         (8,433,307)         49,220,955  

Miscellaneous Liabilities

       (f),(i)          6,633,946         1,103,311         7,737,257  

Provisions

       (f)          539,411         (133,843)         405,568  

Subordinated Notes

                  4,260,595         -         4,260,595  

Unallocated Items

                  73,660         (14,653)         59,007  

Non-Controlling Interest

                  1,584,863         (1,584,863)         -  

Other Liabilities

       (k)          725,343         (389)         724,954  
                                                   
   
  Accounts

 

       Balance         

First-time

I.F.R.S.

    Adjustment    

       

I.F.R.S.

Adjustment

        I.F.R.S. Balance  
            

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

       23,549,029          2,924,097         33,239         26,506,365  
                                           

Capital, Contributions and Reserves

       20,112,699          -         -         20,112,699  

Other Comprehensive Income

       -          284,182         (182,692)         101,490  

Unappropriated Retained Earnings 

         3,436,330            2,639,915           215,931           6,292,176  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

                1,402,007          184,144          1,586,151   
                                           

Total Shareholders’ Equity

               23,549,029                   4,326,104                  217,383                  28,092,516   
   

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

B. Reconciliation of the Statement of Comprehensive Income as of June 30, 2017 (unaudited)

 

                                                 

Accounts

   Ref.        Balance          I.F.R.S. Adjustment                I.F.R.S. Balance      
                   

Net Income for the Period

            3,436,330          215,931          3,652,261  
                                         

Financial Income

     (a)        20,713,205          (1,096,770)          19,616,435  

Financial Expenses

     (e),(a)        9,894,425          (476,167)          9,418,258  

Provision for Loan Losses

              2,605,594          (286,293)          2,319,301  

Income from Services

     (j)        9,977,447          (479,174)          9,498,273  

Expenses from Services

     (a)        2,922,835          (45,954)          2,876,881  

Administrative Expenses

     (c),(d)                  10,866,494          (704,280)          10,162,214  

Others

           (b),(f)              1,099,834          210,367          1,310,201  

Income Tax

     (i)        2,064,808          (68,814)          1,995,994  

Other Comprehensive Income

              -          (182,692)          (182,692)  

Changes in the Remeasurement Surplus of Intangibles Property, Plant and Equipment

              -          -          -  

Cumulative Actuarial Gains or Losses for Post-Employment Defined Benefit Plans

              -          -          -  

Exchange Difference for Conversion of Financial Statements

              -          -          -  

Income or Losses from Hedge Instruments – Cash Flows Hedge

              -          -          -  

Income or Losses from Hedge Instruments – Net Investment Hedge in a Foreign Operation

              -          -          -  

Income or Losses from Financial Instruments at Fair Value through OCI (Other Comprehensive Income) (items 5.7.5 and 4.1.2A of I.F.R.S. 9)

     (a)        -          (182,692)          (182,692)  

Change in the Fair Value of Own Credit Risk of Liabilities Carried at FVPL Item 5.7.7 a) of I.F.R.S. 9

              -          -          -  

Total Comprehensive Income for the Period

                  3,436,330            33,239            3,469,569  

C. Explanations of the Most Significant Adjustments

(a) Change in the Criterion of Classification and Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities

I.F.R.S. divides all financial assets into three classifications: (i) those measured at amortized cost, (ii) those measured at fair value through other comprehensive income and (iii) those measured at fair value through profit or loss, based on the business model and the instrument characteristics.

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s accounting policy under Argentine Central Bank regulations differs from the provisions set out by I.F.R.S. in the following aspects:

 

(i)

Government securities that are not included in the lists of volatilities issued by the Argentine Central Bank are valued at their acquisition cost increased on an exponential basis according to their internal rate of return (I.R.R.).

(ii)

Loans are recorded at acquisition cost plus interest accrued based on the contractual rate.

(iii) Debt Securities added at par are recorded at their technical value.

(iv)

Participation certificates in trusts on which there is no significant influence or control have been valued taking into account the share in the net assets that stem from the interim financial statements of the respective trusts, as modified by the effect that the application of Argentine Central Bank regulations has had thereon, when applicable.

(v)

Unlisted debt securities and notes have been valued at their acquisition cost increased on an exponential basis according to their internal rate of return.

As set out by I.F.R.S. 9, a company will classify financial assets, as measured subsequently at amortized cost, at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income or at fair value with changes in profit or loss, based on:

  -   the entity’s business model to manage financial assets; and

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

  -   the characteristics of contractual cash flows of the financial asset.

According to the business model Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. applies for managing financial assets, they have been classified into the following categories:

1) Amortized Cost

The effect of the calculation of amortized cost, in accordance with I.F.R.S. 9, has for Loans, Receivables from Financial Leases, and Other Receivables and Liabilities related to the financial activity implies a decrease of $135,452 in shareholder´s equity and an increase of $5,765, respectively.

2) Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income

The Company has classified the holding of government securities included in the assets of the Financial Trust Galtrust I and in Sudamericana Holding S.A. into this category. The financial and profit or loss effect represents an increase of $39,279 and $192,483, respectively, and a decrease of $182,692 in Other Comprehensive Income.

3) Fair Value with Changes in Profit or Loss

The Company has classified the following financial assets into this category: Holdings in government and private securities, in instruments issued by the Argentine Central Bank, in notes purchased and sold, and certain investments in debt securities in financial trusts. The financial and profit or loss effect represents an increase of $40,288 and $21,044, respectively.

(b)        Equity Investments

As of June 30, 2017, the companies consolidated by Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A., pursuant to the framework established by the Argentine Central Bank, are as follows: Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. and its subsidiaries, Sudamericana Holding S.A. and its subsidiaries, Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A., Galicia Warrants S.A. and Net Investment S.A. (in liquidation). Under the application of I.F.R.S. 10, the above-mentioned companies will continue being consolidated because they continue to be subject to the control concept mentioned in the applicable international standards.

Upon using the equity method, each company’s interim financial statements as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017 have been used. The shareholders’ equity arising from their interim financial statements have been corrected by the effect the application of I.F.R.S. has had thereon. The effect of adjustments represents a financial and profit or loss increase of $3,603,765 and $73,116, respectively.

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A. (both subsidiaries of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.) were no longer consolidated under I.F.R.S. 10 because such companies have been classified as held for sale in conformity with I.F.R.S. 5, as the respective transfer agreements are signed. They are measured at the lowest of book value or fair value less selling costs.

(c)        Bank Premises and Equipment and Miscellaneous Assets

By virtue of applying I.F.R.S. 1, the current value of bank premises and equipment and investment property has been adopted as attributed cost as of the date of transition to I.F.R.S. Under Argentine Central Bank regulations, those assets are recorded at historical cost less their accumulated depreciation, as detailed in Note 2.2.2.8. The effect of adjustments related to Bank Premises and Equipment and Miscellaneous Assets represents a financial increase of $5,097,939 and a profit or loss decrease of $17,564.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

(d)        Intangible Assets

According to I.F.R.S., an intangible asset is an identifiable non-monetary asset that has no physical substance. In order to be recognized, the Bank should have control thereof and the asset should generate future economic benefits.

The effect of adjustments related to Intangible Assets represents a financial decrease of $873,769 and a profit or loss increase of $7,552.

(e)        Guarantees Granted

Under I.F.R.S., the financial guarantees granted should be originally recognized at their fair value, which is equal to the commission earned in advance in most cases. Such amount is subsequently amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the contract. At each year-end, the financial guarantees are measured by the highest of: (i) the value of the unaccrued commission as of period/fiscal year-end and (ii) the best estimate of the amount to be paid to terminate the contract discounted at its present value as of period/fiscal year-end.

Under Argentine Central Bank regulations, the commissions earned on financial guarantee agreements are charged to profit or loss upon collection. The adjustment relates to the recognition of commissions for unaccrued guarantees at closing and the consequent reversal of the charge to profit or loss made under Argentine Central Bank regulations. The effect of the adjustments related to Guarantees Granted represents an increase in assets and liabilities of $148,192, whereas the impact on profit or loss amounts to $469.

(f)        Other Adjustments

Other adjustments correspond to labor, commercial and tax provisions, and the Quiero! customer loyalty program. The effect of adjustments represents an increase in liabilities of $112,200 and a profit or loss decrease of $45,036.

In addition, the balance of Notes in portfolio issued by the Company was adjusted by $59,740 for, pursuant to I.F.R.S. 9, the liability is paid off when the issuer repurchases its own indebtedness.

(g)        Repo and Reverse Repo Transactions

Reverse Repo Transactions

Under I.F.R.S., the financial assets acquired through reverse repo transactions for which the risks and benefits have not been transferred shall be recognized as a loan granted.

Under Argentine Central Bank regulations, the instrument acquired is recognized upon making the transfer. The adjustment relates to the derecognition of the listed government security recorded in the amount of $6,074,598, as well as the reversal of the liability recorded in other liabilities resulting from financial brokerage amounting to $6,074,598.

(h)        Consolidation

According to I.F.R.S., an investor controls a subsidiary if it is exposed to or is entitled to variable returns due to its involvement in such entity and if it is capable of allocating such returns through its power over the subsidiary.

The adjustment related to interests in other companies relates to the consolidation of the Financial Trust Galtrust I and the Financial Trust Saturno Créditos, which are not considered subsidiaries under Argentine Central Bank regulations.

(i)        Miscellaneous Liabilities

Miscellaneous liabilities mainly relate to the adjustments to income tax and other liabilities. Under I.F.R.S., the tax charge for the period includes current and deferred taxes. The current income tax is calculated based on the laws approved or substantially approved as of the balance sheet date. The deferred tax is recognized according to the liability method for the temporary differences that arise between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their amounts in the interim financial statements. However, the deferred tax liabilities are not recorded if they arise

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

from the original recognition of goodwill, or the original recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction other than a business combination which, upon the transaction, does not affect book income or taxable income or loss. The deferred tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) approved or about to be approved as of the balance sheet date and that are expected to be applicable when the related deferred tax assets are realized or the deferred tax liabilities are settled.

Under Argentine Central Bank regulations, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. recognizes the current tax for the fiscal year.

The tax effect of the deferred tax recognition as of June 30, 2017 gives rise to deferred assets amounting to $615,237 and deferred tax liabilities amounting to $953,286.

(j)        Reclassifications

For purposes of preparing this reconciliation, the Company has not made all reclassifications that would be required for appropriate disclosure under I.F.R.S.

As of the reporting period-end, the main reclassifications included in the balance sheet and the income statement are:

Leasehold Improvements

According to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, leasehold improvements are disclosed under Intangible Assets. According to I.F.R.S., leasehold improvements are part of Property, Plant and Equipment. Consequently, $235,793 has been reclassified to Bank Premises and Equipment.

Commissions on Origination of Loans.

According to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, they are disclosed in Income from Services. According to I.F.R.S. 9, such commissions are part of the cash flows used to calculate the I.R.R. on loans. Consequently, $241,076 has been reclassified to Financial Income.

(k)        Liabilities Recognized by Insurance Companies

Under I.F.R.S., an insurance company will evaluate, at the end of the period reported, the adjustment of insurance liabilities that have been recognized, using the current estimates of future cash flows from insurance contracts. If the measurement shows that the book amount of its liabilities for insurance contracts (less deferred acquisition costs and related intangible assets) is not adequate, considering the estimated future cash flows, the total amount of the inadequacy will be recognized in profit or loss.

Under Argentine Central Bank regulations, the accounting policies followed by the insurance company do not require performing a test of adjusting liabilities that meets the minimum conditions established by I.F.R.S. Pursuant to I.F.R.S. 4, in this case, the insurance company shall determine the adjustment of the book amount recorded according to the guidelines set out in IAS 37.

The related adjustment represents a decrease of $849 in shareholder´s equity and a profit or loss increase of $747.

I.F.R.S. 1 APPLICATION

I.F.R.S. 1 allows entities that adopt I.F.R.S. for the first time to consider certain one-time exemptions from the principle of retrospective application of I.F.R.S. in force for the closing of interim financial statements as of December 31, 2018. Such exemptions have been established by the IASB to make the first application of those standards simpler.

Below are the optional exemptions applicable to the Bank under I.F.R.S. 1:

1.

Attributed Cost of Bank Premises and Equipment and Miscellaneous Assets: the current value of real property classified as bank premises and equipment and miscellaneous assets has been adopted as attributed cost as of the date of transition to I.F.R.S. In addition, the Bank has made use of the option set forth in paragraph D5 of I.F.R.S. 1, making the measurement described only for certain items of property, plant and equipment.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

2.

Business Combinations: The Bank has opted for not applying I.F.R.S. 3 “Business Combinations” retrospectively for business combinations prior to the date of transition to I.F.R.S.

3.

Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries that have already applied I.F.R.S.: The Bank has adopted I.F.R.S. for the first time after its subsidiary Tarjetas Regionales S.A. and its related subsidiaries. Consequently, it has measured the assets and liabilities of such subsidiaries in its consolidated interim financial statements for the same book amounts disclosed in their interim financial statements. The exemption set forth in paragraph D15b) ii) of I.F.R.S. 1 has been used for the remaining interests.

4.

The Bank has not made use of other exemptions available in I.F.R.S. 1.

Mandatory Exceptions to I.F.R.S.

Below are the mandatory exceptions applicable to the Bank under I.F.R.S. 1:

1.

Estimates: The estimates made by the Bank according to I.F.R.S. as of December 31, 2016 are consistent with the estimates made as of the same date according to the Argentine Central Bank’s accounting standards, considering what is described in paragraph 4 of Argentine Central Bank’s Communiqué “A” 6114 regarding the non-application of item 5.5 of I.F.R.S. 9.

2.

Accounting derecognition of financial assets and liabilities: The Bank applied the criteria of accounting derecognition of financial assets and liabilities under I.F.R.S. 9 prospectively. Therefore, the Bank does not contemplate those derecognized assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2016.

3.

Classification and measurement of financial assets: The Bank has considered the existing events and circumstances as of December 31, 2016 in its measurement of whether the financial assets meet the characteristics to be classified as assets measured at amortized cost or at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income.

4.

Other mandatory exceptions established by I.F.R.S. 1 that have not been considered because of not being applicable to the Bank are:

-          Hedge accounting.

-          Non-controlling interests.

-          Embedded derivatives.

-          Government loans

NOTE 2. CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

 

The basic information regarding Grupo Financiero Galicia’s subsidiaries is detailed as follows:

 

  Information as of:         06.30.17 (unaudited)  
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. (1)

     Ordinary        562,326,651          100.00000          100.00000  

Cobranzas Regionales S.A. (2)

     Ordinary        7,700          77.00000          77.00000  

Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.

     Ordinary        475,728          100.00000          100.00000  

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.(*)

     Ordinary        557,562,500          100.00000          100.00000  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

     Ordinary        20,000          100.00000          100,00000  

Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.

     Ordinary        71,310          99.99439          99.99439  

Galicia Retiro Compañía de Seguros S.A.

     Ordinary        7,727,271          99.99991          99.99991  

Galicia Seguros S.A.

     Ordinary        1,830,883          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. (in liquidation)

     Ordinary        12,000          100.00000          100.00000  

Procesadora Regional S.A.

     Ordinary        12,709,967          78.15000          78.15000  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

     Ordinary        185,653          100.00000          100.00000  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A. (3)

     Ordinary        1,848          77.00000          77.00000  

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A. (3)

     Ordinary        2,489,628          77.00000          77.00000  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A. (1)

       Ordinary          829,886,212            77.00000            77.00000  

(1) Ordinary shares A and B.

(2) With a F.V. of 100.

(3) With a F.V. of 10.

(*) The Board of Directors has decided to approve the offer to buy the entire non-controlling interest in the capital stock of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. made by Mr. Julio Alfredo Fraomeni and Galeno Capital S.A.U.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

(**) During the current period, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. accepted an offer to sell 1% of the equity interest in Galicia Valores S.A. held by Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

 

  Information as of:         12.31.16  
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. (1)

     Ordinary        562,326,651          100.00000          100.00000  

Cobranzas Regionales S.A. (2)

     Ordinary        7,700          77.00000          77.00000  

Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.

     Ordinary        475,728          100.00000          100.00000  

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.(*)

     Ordinary        557,562,500          100.00000          100.00000  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

     Ordinary        20,000          100.00000          100.00000  

Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.

     Ordinary        71,310          99.99439          99.99439  

Galicia Retiro Compañía de Seguros S.A.

     Ordinary        7,727,271          99.99991          99.99991  

Galicia Seguros S.A.

     Ordinary        1,830,883          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. (in liquidation)

     Ordinary        12,000          100.00000          100.00000  

Procesadora Regional S.A.

     Ordinary        12,709,967          78.15000          78.15000  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

     Ordinary        185,653          100.00000          100.00000  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A. (3)

     Ordinary        1,848          77.00000          77.00000  

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A. (3)

     Ordinary        2,489,628          77.00000          77.00000  

Tarjetas del Mar S.A. (3)(**)

     Ordinary        4,787,962          60.00000          60.00000  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A. (1)

       Ordinary          829,886,212            77.00000            77.00000  

(1) Ordinary shares A and B.

(2) With a F.V. of 100.

(3) With a F.V. of 10.

(*) The Board of Directors has decided to approve the offer to buy the entire non-controlling interest in the capital stock of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. made by Mr. Julio Alfredo Fraomeni and Galeno Capital S.A.U.

(**) On March 30, 2017, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. and its subsidiary Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. sold their whole shareholding in Tarjetas del Mar S.A. to Sociedad Anónima Importadora y Exportadora de la Patagonia S.A. and to Engineer Federico Braun, respectively. The transaction amounted to US$5,000 and did not cause any material impact on the shareholders’ equity.

 

  Information as of:         06.30.17 (unaudited)  
Company                Assets                      Liabilities                Shareholders’  
Equity
             Net Income      
                                             

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

       250,395,320          228,345,653          22,049,667          3,143,790  

Cobranzas Regionales S.A.

       71,693          37,991          33,702          3,410  

Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.

       25,039          15,526          9,513          860  

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

       6,798,233          5,701,259          1,096,974          131,474  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

       293,465          90,927          202,538          192,654  

Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.(*)

       26,112          12,290          13,822          9,519  

Galicia Retiro Compañía de Seguros S.A.(*)

       179,943          141,545          38,398          2,682  

Galicia Seguros S.A.(*)

       1,822,562          1,126,921          695,641          490,499  

Galicia Valores S.A.

       160,360          32,142          128,218          45,483  

Galicia Warrants S.A.

       99,141          53,457          45,684          5,634  

Net Investment S.A. (in liquidation)

       276          1          275          17  

Procesadora Regional S.A.

       23,922          5,385          18,537          3,572  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.(*)

       1,258,113          18,120          1,239,993          533,762  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

       24,932,149          19,541,971          5,390,178          1,068,747  

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

       5,803,502          4,788,437          1,015,065          114,880  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

         6,903,453            12,685            6,890,768            1,197,655  

(*) For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

  Information as of:        

12.31.16

 

          06.30.16
    (unaudited)    
 

 

Company

 

               Assets                      Liabilities                Shareholders’  
Equity
             Net Income      

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

       209,306,331          190,400,460          18,905,871          2,299,272  

Cobranzas Regionales S.A.

       61,374          31,082          30,292          3,609  

Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.

       27,508          18,855          8,653          13,762  

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

       5,893,851          4,678,351          1,215,500          133,396  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

       280,237          73,502          206,735          67,776  

Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.(*)

       22,293          14,226          8,067          6,926  

Galicia Retiro Compañía de Seguros S.A.(*)

       173,576          136,705          36,871          (1,148)  

Galicia Seguros S.A.(*)

       2,001,112          1,043,698          957,414          624,289  

Galicia Valores S.A.

       89,004          6,268          82,736          10,786  

Galicia Warrants S.A.

       112,504          54,454          58,050          10,760  

Net Investment S.A. (in liquidation)

       262          4          258          25  

Procesadora Regional S.A.

       22,404          7,439          14,965          996  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.(*)

       1,029,861          10,716          1,019,145          654,261  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

       24,997,877          20,316,446          4,681,431          591,212  

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

       5,592,813          4,641,761          951,052          101,675  

Tarjetas del Mar S.A.

       1,296,643          1,138,482          158,161          3,985  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

         6,097,436            15,175            6,082,261            710,712  

(*) For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016.

The General Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Banco Galicia Uruguay S.A. (in liquidation). held on April 30, 2016. resolved to approve the Final Special Financial Statements and start the process of registration of the cancellation of the company’s legal status with the authorities of Uruguay.

On January 12, 2017, the decision made was to accept the offer to buy all the shares in Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and in Cobranzas y Servicios S.A. The offer was made by Mr. Julio Alfredo Fraomeni and Galeno Capital S.A.U. The closing of the transaction is subject to the prior compliance with the conditions set out in the offer, including receiving the approval of the Argentine Central Bank.

The price offered is subject to certain adjustment variables, the effect of which may vary according to the time when the transaction is finally closed with its approval by the regulatory authorities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we believe that the economic result of the transaction will not cause a significant impact on the Company’s shareholders’ equity.

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 non-controlling interest is disclosed in the Income Statement under “Minority Interest Gain (Loss)”.

The non-controlling interest percentages at period/fiscal year-end are as follows:

 

  Information as of:         06.30.17
    (unaudited)    
         

    12.31.16    

 

 
                       

Cobranzas Regionales S.A.

       23.00000%          23.00000%  

Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.

       0.00561%          0.00561%  

Galicia Retiro Compañía de Seguros S.A.

       0.00009%          0.00009%  

Galicia Seguros S.A.

       0.00022%          0.00022%  

Procesadora Regional S.A.

       21.85000%          21.85000%  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

       23.00000%          23.00000%  

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

       23.00000%          23.00000%  

Tarjetas del Mar S.A.

       -          40.00000%  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

         23.00000%            23.00000%  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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, 2017 and December 31, 2016, holdings of government and private securities were as follows:

 

           06.30.17
    (unaudited)    
         

        12.31.16        

 

 

Government Securities

                     

Holdings Recorded at Fair Market Value

                     

Government Bonds

       4,057,202          3,228,759  

Total Holdings Recorded at Fair Market Value

       4,057,202          3,228,759  

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

                     

Government Bonds

       3,930,021          1,922,473  

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

       3,930,021          1,922,473  

Instruments Issued by the Argentine Central Bank

                     

Argentine Central Bank Bills at Fair Market Value

       14,607,911          1,576,204  

Argentine Central Bank Bills for Repo Transactions

       6,094,210          -  

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

       1,005,659          6,973,364  

Total Instruments Issued by the Argentine Central Bank

       21,707,780          8,549,568  

Total Government Securities

       29,695,003          13,700,800  

Private Securities

                     

Shares

       22,128          -  

Total Private Securities

       22,128          -  

Total Government and Private Securities

         29,717,131            13,700,800  

NOTE 4. LOANS

 

The lending activities carried out by the Company’s 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 Foreign Residents: 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, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the classification of the loan portfolio was as follows:

 

           06.30.17
    (unaudited)    
         

        12.31.16        

 

 
                       

Non-financial Public Sector

       10,744          14,359  

Financial Sector

       3,418,231          2,098,037  

Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

       162,406,265          140,046,017  

With Preferred Guarantees

       4,764,140          3,321,515  

With Other Collateral

       19,537,455          18,834,154  

With No Collateral

       138,104,670          117,890,348  

Subtotal

       165,835,240          142,158,413  

Allowance for Loan Losses

       (5,961,793)          (4,706,758)  

Total

         159,873,447            137,451,655  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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

 

The loan portfolio classification pursuant to the loan classification criteria set forth by the Argentine Central Bank is detailed 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 Performance

    

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.

 

Inadequate Performance

    

This category 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.

 

Deficient Performance

    

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.

 

Difficult Collection

    

This category includes customers with payments in arrears of more than 180 days and up to one year, or who are subject to judicial proceedings for collection, if their payments in arrears do not exceed 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:

 

           06.30.17
    (unaudited)    
                  12.31.16          
                       

Loans

       165,835,240          142,158,413  

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       2,865,793          3,198,881  

Receivables from Financial Leases

       1,227,878          969,532  

Miscellaneous Receivables

       118,482          132,722  

Contingent Liabilities

       12,666,831          11,465,674  

Total

         182,714,224            157,925,222  

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the classification of debtors was as follows:

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

                 06.30.17      
(unaudited)
                  12.31.16          

COMMERCIAL LOAN PORTFOLIO

                     

Normal

       68,520,523          55,998,509  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

       119,696          117,608  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

       3,333,356          2,787,547  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

       65,067,471          53,093,354  

With Special Follow-Up – Under Observation

       84,275          124,037  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

       14,162          50,931  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

       70,113          73,106  

With Problems

       78,038          75,354  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

       49,343          39,697  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

       28,695          35,657  

High Risk of Insolvency

       110,103          91,686  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

       200          395  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

       20,455          29,696  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

       89,448          61,595  

Uncollectible

       12,832          16,989  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

       -          249  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

       12,832          16,740  

Total Commercial Loan Portfolio

         68,805,771            56,306,575  
         

CONSUMER AND HOUSING LOAN PORTFOLIO

                         

Normal

       105,061,900          94,438,835  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

       14,176          19,119  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

       2,235,142          1,318,010  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

       102,812,582          93,101,706  

Low Risk

       3,034,651          2,621,212  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

       920          13  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

       14,496          17,422  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

       3,019,235          2,603,777  

Medium Risk

       2,072,944          1,700,581  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

       301          -  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

       3,716          12,269  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

       2,068,927          1,688,312  

High Risk

       2,601,472          2,005,901  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

       14,178          10,085  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

       2,587,294          1,995,816  

Uncollectible

       1,129,323          844,958  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

       112          272  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

       20,554          5,020  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

       1,108,657          839,666  

Uncollectible due to Technical Reasons

       8,163          7,160  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

       8,163          7,160  

Total Commercial and Housing Loan Portfolio

       113,908,453          101,618,647  

Grand Total

         182,714,224            157,925,222  

The management and mitigation of credit risk are described in Note 35 on risk management policies.

NOTE 6. ALLOWANCE FOR IMPAIRMENT

 

The changes in allowances for impairment as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were as follows:

 

   
                  06.30.17      
(unaudited)
                  12.31.16        
                         

  Balances at Beginning of Fiscal Year

        4,706,758           3,559,994  

  Increases

        2,435,651           3,388,865  

  Decreases

        1,180,616           2,242,101  

Reversals

        325,188           312,443  

Uses

        855,428           1,929,658  

  Balances at Period/Fiscal Year-end

              5,961,793                 4,706,758  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of the account “Others Not Included in the Debtor Classification Regulations” was as follows:

 

   
                   06.30.17      
(unaudited)
                  12.31.16        

  Unlisted Participation Certificates and Debt Securities in Financial Trusts

        2,080,713           1,643,294  

  Unlisted Mutual Funds

        1,463,521           2,466,372  

  Others

        -           1,250  

  Total

              3,544,234                 4,110,916  

NOTE 8. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

The amounts of transactions conducted as of period-/fiscal year-end, net of eliminations between affiliated companies, when appropriate, are detailed as follows:

 

   
Item               Underlying Asset                   Type of Settlement               Amount as of  
                 

      06.30.17      

(unaudited)

                  12.31.16        

Forward Purchase – Sale of Foreign
Currency

                                               

  Purchases

        Foreign currency           Settlement on a daily basis           11,608,344           16,144,003  

  Sales

        Foreign currency           Settlement on a daily basis           9,513,100           11,066,971  

  Purchases by Customers

        Foreign currency           Settlement on a daily basis           882,662           215,072  

  Sales by Customers

        Foreign currency           Settlement on a daily basis           2,046,234           1,195,463  

  Interest Rate Swaps

                                               

  Swaps

        Others           Other           1,000           75,000  

  Repo Transactions

                                               
  Forward Purchases        
Argentine
Government Securities
 
 
       
With delivery of the
underlying asset
 
 
        5,467,139           1,783,342  

Purchased Call Options and Written Options on Futures

                                               

  Written Call Options on Dollar

        Dollar           Settlement on a daily basis           -           10,200  

  Purchased Call Options on Gold

        Gold           Settlement on a daily basis           -           149,512  

  Written Call Options on Gold

              Gold                 Settlement on a daily basis                 -                 164,463  

NOTE 9. EQUITY INVESTMENTS

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of “Equity Investments” was as follows:

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

   
                  06.30.17      
(unaudited)
                  12.31.16        
                         

  In Financial Institutions, and Supplementary and Authorized Activities

                       

Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A.

        8,229           7,858  

Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires S.A.

        2,749           2,749  

Prisma Medios de Pagos S.A. (Ex Visa Argentina S.A.)

        7,836           7,836  

Others

        836           829  

  Total Equity Investments in Financial Institutions, Supplementary and Authorized Activities

        19,650           19,272  

  In Non-financial Institutions

                       

Aguas Cordobesas S.A.

        -           8,911  

Distrocuyo S.A.

        3,955           3,955  

Electrigal S.A.

        5,455           5,455  

Nova Re Compañía Argentina de Reaseguros S.A.

        15,550           14,716  

Others

        1,279           1,256  

  Total Equity Investments in Non-financial Institutions

        26,239           34,293  

  Provisions

        (601)           (601)  

  Total

              45,288                 52,964  

NOTE 10. MISCELLANEOUS RECEIVABLES - OTHERS

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of “Miscellaneous Receivables - Others” was as follows:

 

                                     
                  06.30.17      
(unaudited)
                  12.31.16        
                         

  Sundry Debtors

        507,771           396,380  

  Deposits as Collateral

        1,234,771           1,536,664  

  Tax Advances

        1,152,265           1,159,971  

  Payments in Advance

        554,859           313,109  

  Others

        56,485           45,862  

  Total

              3,506,151                 3,451,986  

NOTE 11. BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of “Bank Premises and Equipment” was as follows:

 

                                    
                  06.30.17      
(unaudited)
                 12.31.16        
                        

  Real Estate

        2,118,732          2,050,436  

  Furniture and Fixtures

        612,164          578,779  

  Machines and Equipment

        2,181,785          1,840,000  

  Vehicles

        37,507          30,739  

  Others

        39,386          36,727  

  Accumulated Depreciation

        (1,814,302        (1,663,129

  Total

              3,175,272                2,873,552  

As of June 30, 2017 and 2016, the depreciation charge amounted to $205,047 and $132,055, respectively.

NOTE 12. MISCELLANEOUS ASSETS

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of “Miscellaneous Assets” was as follows:

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

   
            06.30.17
      (unaudited)      
                  12.31.16        
                         

  Work in Progress

        1,095,980           947,590  

  Advances for Purchase of Assets

        80,126           86,042  

  Works of Art

        1,665           1,665  

  Assets Acquired through Foreclosures

        16,156           2,259  

  Stationery and Office Supplies

        103,494           64,566  

  Other Miscellaneous Assets

        160,992           119,115  

  Total

              1,458,413                 1,221,237  

As of June 30, 2017 and 2016, the depreciation and loss charge amounted to $737 and $533, respectively.

NOTE 13. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of “Intangible Assets” was as follows:

 

   
            06.30.17
      (unaudited)      
                  12.31.16        
                         

Goodwill Net of Accumulated Amortization amounting to $48,659 and $43,823, respectively.

        805           5,642  

Organization and Development Expenses Net of Accumulated Amortization amounting to $2,618,356 and $2,333,229, respectively.

        2,851,365           2,576,613  

Total

              2,852,170                 2,582,255  

As of June 30, 2017 and 2016, the amortization charge amounted to $335,208 and $381,983, respectively.

NOTE 14. OTHER ASSETS

 

The account “Other Assets” includes assets related to insurance activity. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of this account was as follows:

 

   
            06.30.17
      (unaudited)      
                 12.31.16        
                        

  Premiums Receivable

        533,980          532,531  

  Receivables from Reinsurers

        3,867          11,600  

  Commissions Receivable

        12,484          8,517  

  Others

        1,660          1,870  

  Allowances

        (15,866        (15,378

  Total

              536,125                539,140  

NOTE 15. RESTRICTED ASSETS AND OTHER CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

 

Pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. shall maintain a monthly average liquidity level.

As of June 30, 2017, the balances recorded by such institution as computable items are as follows:

 

    Item        $              US$        Euros(*)

  Checking Accounts at the Argentine Central Bank

    6,815,150       1,072,665       15  

  Special Guarantees Accounts at the Argentine Central Bank

    2,603,574       4,800       -  

  Total Computable Items to Meet Minimum Cash Requirements

      9,418,724         1,077,465         15  

(*) Stated in thousands of US$.

As of June 30, 2017, the ability to freely dispose of certain assets corresponding to the controlled companies was restricted, as follows:

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

BANCO DE GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES S.A.

a)

Cash and Government Securities

     $           

- For transactions carried out at RO.F.EX.

     289,869  

- For debit / credit cards transactions

     893,770  

- For attachments

     251  

- Liquidity required to conduct transactions as agents at the C.N.V.

     18,034  

- For the contribution to the M.A.E.’s Joint Guarantee Fund (Fondo de Garantía Mancomunada)

     10,079  

- For other transactions

     7,420  

 

b)

Special Guarantees Accounts

Special guarantee 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, 2017, amounted to $2,655,362.

 

c)

Deposits in favor of the Argentine Central Bank

     $           

- Unavailable deposits related to foreign exchange transactions

     533  

 

d)

Equity Investments

The account “Equity Investments” includes shares, the transfer of which is subject to the prior approval of the Argentine 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.

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., as a shareholder of Aguas Cordobesas S.A. and proportionally to its 10.833% interest, is jointly responsible before the Provincial State for the contractual obligations arising from the concession contract during the entire term thereof.

If any of the other shareholders fails to comply with the commitments arising from their joint responsibility, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. may be forced to assume the unfulfilled commitment by the grantor, but only in the proportion and to the extent of the interest held by the Bank.

 

e)

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

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., 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, 2017, the Bank’s contribution amounts to $100,000.

 

f)

Guarantees Granted for Direct Obligations

     $        

  PROPARCO’s credit lines

     35,126  

  Global Credit Program for the Micro-, Small- and Medium-sized Companies

     6,704  

  Credit Program granted to the province of San Juan

     47,913  

  Regional Economies Competitiveness Program (PROCER, as per its initials in Spanish)

     198,160  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

COMPAÑÍA FINANCIERA ARGENTINA S.A.

 

     $            

- For debit / credit cards transactions

     13,375  

- For attachments

     494  

- For transactions at M.A.E.

     165  

- For lawsuits

     944  

- Special guarantees accounts at the Argentine Central Bank for transactions involving electronic clearing houses

     37,910  

As of the date of these consolidated interim financial statements, attachments are fully included in a provision.

GALICIA VALORES S.A.

 

     $            

- Share of Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires

     2,150  

- Liquidity required to conduct transactions as agents at the C.N.V.

     4,100  

TARJETA NARANJA S.A.

 

     $            

- Attachments in connection with lawsuits

     283  

- Guarantees related to lease agreements

     2,802  

TARJETAS CUYANAS S.A.

 

     $            

Guarantees related to lease agreements

     1,620  

As June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the total amount of restricted assets for the aforementioned items in the aforementioned controlled companies was $4,327,064 and $4,734,297, respectively.

NOTE 16. NOTES

 

The following is a breakdown of the Global Programs for the Issuance of Notes outstanding:

 

Company              Authorized      
Amount (*)
       Type of Notes        Term of
    Program    
       Date of
Approval by
  Shareholders’  
Meeting
       Approval by the C.N.V.     

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

    US$100,000     Simple notes, 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. 17,064 dated 04.25.13

   

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

      US$1,100,000       Simple notes, not convertible into shares, subordinated or not, to be adjusted or not, secured or unsecured.       5 years       04.28.05, 04.14.10, 04.29.15, 04.26.16 and 11.09.16      

Resolution No. 15228 dated 11.04.05 and extended through Resolution No. 16454 dated 11.11.10 and Resolution No. 17883 dated 11.20.15 Increase of the authorized amount through Resolution No. 17883 dated 11.20.15, Resolution No. 18081 dated 06.10.16 and Resolution No. 18,480 dated 01.26.17

   

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Company        Authorized
Amount (*)
       Type of Notes        Term of
Program
       Date of
Approval by
Shareholders’
Meeting
       Approval by the C.N.V.     

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

    US$250,000     Simple notes, not convertible into shares     5 years     11.21.05, 10.08.07, 11.25.10 and 04.17.15    

Resolution No. 15440 dated 08.03.06, extended through Resolution No. 16505 dated 01.27.11 and Resolution No. 17958 dated 01.08.16 Increase of the authorized amount through Resolution No. 15848 dated 03.19.08 and Resolution No. 16505 dated 01.27.11

   

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    US$650,000     Simple notes, not convertible into shares     5 years     03.08.12    

Resolution No. 16822 dated 05.23.12 and extended through Resolution No. 17676 dated 05.21.15

   

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

    US$250,000     Simple notes, not convertible into shares     5 years     03.30.10 confirmed on 04.06.10 and 02.15.13    

Resolution No. 16328 dated 05.18.10 Authorization of the increase, Resolution No. 17072 dated 05.02.13

   

Tarjetas del Mar S.A.

      US$75,000       Simple notes, not convertible into shares       5 years       03.19.15      

Resolution No. 17969 dated 01.21.16

   

(*) Or its equivalent in any other currency.

The Company has the following Unsubordinated Notes outstanding issued under the other Global Programs detailed in the table above 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.
                                    06.30.17
(unaudited)
          12.31.16      

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

    01.30.14     $     V
Series
II
    $78,200     Simple     36
months
    01.31.17     Variable Badlar + 5.25%       -         81,632       04.25.13

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

    10.23.14     $     VI
Series
II
    $109,845     Simple     36
months
    10.23.17     Variable Badlar + 4.25%       114,746         115,114       10.03.14

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

    07.27.15     $     VII     $160,000     Simple     24
months
    07.27.17     (1)       166,717         164,075       07.16.15

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

    05.04.11     US$     -     US$

300,000

    Simple     84
months
    -     (2)(5)(***)       -         4,685,866       04.14.11

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

    07.19.16     US$     -     US$

250,000

    Subordinated     120
months
(3)
    -     (4)(5)       4,260,595         4,065,255       06.23.16

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

    02.17.17     $     -     US$

150,537

    Simple     36
months
    -     (6)       2,418,082         -       02.06.17

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

    05.18.17     $     -     $2,000,000     Simple     36
months
    -     (7)       1,993,978         -       05.08.17

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

    05.05.15     $     XIV     $249,000     Simple     21
months
    02.05.17     27.24% fixed up to the ninth month, then variable Badlar + 4.25%       -         72,696       04.15.15

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

    07.30.15     $     XV     $210,000     Simple     21
months
    04.30.17     27.99% fixed up to the ninth month, then variable Badlar + 4.50%       -         106,098       07.22.15

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

    02.02.16     $     XVI     $300,000     Simple     21
months
    08.02.17     Variable Badlar + 4.50%       311,661         265,641       01.21.16

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

      05.24.16       $       XVII
Series
I
      $58,333       Simple       18
months
      11.24.17       Minimum 36% fixed up to the third month, then variable Badlar + 4%         28,034               67,125         05.12.16

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

(*) It includes principal and interest, net of eliminations when appropriate. (**) Not convertible into shares. (1) Annual nominal 27% fixed rate during the first nine months, and variable BADLAR plus a nominal annual 4.25% rate for the following 15 months. (2) On May 4, 2017, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. redeemed all outstanding notes due 2018, at a price equal to 100% of their residual face value, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the redemption date. (3) Amortization shall be fully made upon maturity, on July 19, 2026, unless redeemed, at the issuer’s option, fully at a price equal to 100% of the outstanding principal plus accrued and unpaid interest. (4) Fixed 8.25% rate (as from the issuance date to July 19, 2021, inclusively); and margin to be added to the nominal Benchmark Readjustment Rate of 7.156% p.a. to the due date of Notes. Such interest shall be payable semiannually on January 19 and July 19 as from 2017. (5) The net proceeds from this issuance of notes was applied to investments in working capital, other loans and other uses envisaged by the provisions of the Law on Notes and the Argentine Central Bank regulations. (6) Variable rate equal to the simple arithmetic average of private Badlar, plus 2.69%, which will be payable quarterly as from May 17, 2017. (7) Variable rate equal to the simple arithmetic average of private Badlar, plus 2.98%, which will be payable quarterly as from August 18, 2017.

 

                                                                                     

Company

     

Date of

Placement

      Currency      

Class

No.

      F.V.       Type(**)       Term      

Maturity

Date

      Rate       Book Value (*)         Issuance
                                                     

 

         
                                                      06.30.17
(unaudited)
          12.31.16        

    Authorized by    

the C.N.V.

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

         

 

       

 

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

    05.24.16     $     XVII
Series
II
    $287,500     Simple     36
months
    05.24.19     Minimum 36% fixed up to the sixth month, then variable Badlar + 4.98%       294,272         286,124       05.12.16

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

    08.05.16     $     XVIII     $350,000     Simple     18
months
    02.05.18     Minimum 29.5% fixed up to the third month, then variable Badlar + 2.88%       354,308         354,176       07.29.16

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

    05.08.17     $     XIX
Series
I
    $100,000     Simple     18
months
    11.08.18     Variable Badlar + 2.90%       91,849         -       04.27.17

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

    05.08.17     $     XIX
Series
II
    $400,000     Simple     36
months
    05.08.20     Variable Badlar + 3.49%       354,973         -       04.27.17

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    01.28.11     US$     XIII     US$

200,000

    Simple     2192
days
    01.28.17     Annual Nominal Fixed at 9%       -         1,098,876       01.14.11

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    02.26.14     $     XXIV
Series
II
    $33,500     Simple     1096
days
    02.26.17     Variable Badlar + 5%       -         34,508       02.14.14

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    01.22.15     $     XXVIII
Series
II
    $129,000     Simple     731
days
    01.22.17     Variable Badlar + 4.50%       -         26,463       01.09.15

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    04.27.15     $     XXIX     $334,030     Simple     731
days
    04.27.17     27.75% Mixed Rate / Badlar + 4.50%       -         174,170       04.16.15

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    06.29.15           $XXX     $400,000     Simple     731
days
    06.29.17     27.75% Mixed Rate / Badlar + 4.50%       -         336,693       06.18.15

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    10.19.15           $XXXI     $370,851     Simple     548
days
    04.19.17     27% Mixed Rate / Badlar + 4.50%       -         188,983       10.07.15

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    01.20.16     $     XXXII     $260,811     Simple     639
days
    10.20.17     Variable Badlar + 4.50%       127,430         159,225       12.15.15

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    04.13.16     $     XXXIII
Series
I
    $133,092     Simple     548
days
    10.13.17     Minimum 37% Rate/Badlar + 4.50%       130,940         127,583       03.28.16

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    04.13.16     $     XXXIII
Series
II
    $366,908     Simple     1095
days
    04.13.19     Minimum 37% Rate/Badlar +5.40%       373,423         378,450       03.28.16

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    06.29.16     $     XXXIV
Series
I
    $124,603     Simple     548
days
    12.29.17     Minimum 32% Rate/Badlar + 3.38%       104,840         104,326       06.21.16

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    06.29.16     $     XXXIV
Series
II
    $475,397     Simple     1461
days
    06.29.20     Minimum 32% Rate/Badlar +4.67%       470,809         466,443       06.21.16

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    09.27.16     $     XXXV
Series
I
    $225,611     Simple     546
days
    03.27.18     Minimum 26% Rate/Badlar +2.99%       225,685         224,641       09.15.16

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    09.27.16     $     XXXV
Series
II
    $774,389     Simple     1461
days
    09.27.20     Minimum 26% Rate/Badlar +3.99%       747,085         752,188       09.15.16

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    12.07.16     $     XXXVI
Series
I
    $210,571     Simple     547
days
    06.07.18     Minimum 25.25% Rate/Badlar + 3.25%       213,026         195,727       11.23.16

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    12.07.16     $     XXXVI
Series
II
    $636,409     Simple     1095
days
    12.07.19     Minimum 25.25% Rate/Badlar + 4.00%       631,838         555,599       11.23.16

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    04.11.17     $     XXXVII     $3,845,700     Simple     1,826
days
    04.11.22     Minimum 15% Rate/Badlar + 3.50%       3,981,609         -       03.30.16

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

    02.20.15     $     XIX
Series
II
    $75,555     Simple     731
days
    02.20.17     Variable Badlar + 4.95%       -         10,430       02.06.15

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

    08.12.15           $XXI     $232,000     Simple     550
days
    02.12.17     Variable Badlar + 4.50%       -         206,897       07.29.15

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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.
                                    06.30.17
(unaudited)
      12.31.16    

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

    11.13.15     $     XXII     $300,000     Simple     547
days
    05.13.17     Variable Badlar + 4.25%     -     309,797     11.03.15

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

    03.16.16     $     XXIII     $242,000     Simple     549
days
    09.16.17     Variable Badlar + 4.99%     102,863     166,130     03.07.16

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

    05.05.16     $     XXIV
Series
I
    $65,691     Simple     549
days
    11.05.17     Variable Badlar + 4.08%     68,129     68,191     04.22.16

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

    05.05.16     $     XXIV
Series
II
    $234,309     Simple     1095
days
    05.05.19     Variable Badlar + 4.98%     206,817     192,163     04.22.16

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

    07.26.16           $XXV     $400,000     Simple     1461
days
    07.26.20     Variable Badlar + 3.94%     414,559     367,786     07.13.16

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

    10.24.16     $     XXVI
Series
I
    $149,763     Simple     547
days
    04.24.18     Variable Badlar + 2.75%     156,006     157,018     10.14.16

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

    10.24.16     $     XXVI
Series
II
    $350,237     Simple     1461
days
    10.24.20     Variable Badlar + 4.00%     354,748     367,202     10.14.16

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

    02.10.17     $     XXVII
Series
II
    $500,000     Simple     1095
days
    02.10.20     Annual Nominal Fixed at 26%     509,643     -     02.02.17

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

    06.09.17     $     XXVIII
Series
I
    $128,175     Simple     730
days
    06.09.21     Variable Badlar + 3.05%     98,282     -     05.29.17

Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

    06.09.17     $     XXVIII
Series
II
    $371,825     Simple     1461
days
    06.09.19     Variable Badlar + 3.7%     341,695     -     05.29.17

Tarjetas del Mar S.A.

    02.19.16     $     I     $150,000     Simple     18
months
    08.19.17    

Variable Badlar +4.5%

    -     127,264     02.04.16

Total

                                    19,648,642     17,060,555    
                                                                         

(*) It includes principal and interest, net of eliminations when appropriate.

(**) Not convertible into shares.

As of June 30, 2017, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. recorded in its own portfolio Galicia Class III and IV Notes for $1,442 and $58,298, respectively, whereas as of December 31, 2016, it recorded Notes due 2018 for the amount of $95,639.

On June 15, 2017, Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.’s Board of Directors approved the issuance of Class XX Notes for an aggregate principal amount of up to $750,000. On July 24, 2017, the issuance of Series I Notes for $401,666 and Series II Notes for $348,333 was formally approved.

At the date of these interim financial statements, Class XVI Single Series Notes of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. were settled.

NOTE 17. OTHER LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM FINANCIAL BROKERAGE - OTHERS

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of “Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage - Others” was as follows:

 

37


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

   
                    06.30.17      
(unaudited)
                   12.31.16        

Collections and Other Transactions on Account of Third Parties

        3,671,854           3,220,207  

Liabilities due to Financing of Purchases

        18,680,573           20,812,777  

Other Withholdings and Additional Withholdings

        1,547,320           1,518,962  

Correspondent Transactions on Our Account

        307,760           1,142,363  

Liabilities Subject to Minimum Cash Requirements

        299,215           362,641  

Miscellaneous Liabilities not Subject to Minimum Cash Requirements

        2,083,101           2,362,934  

Commissions Accrued Payable

        135,146           111,483  

Others

        232,434           186,072  

Total

              26,957,403                 29,717,439  

NOTE 18. MISCELLANEOUS LIABILITIES - OTHERS

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of “Miscellaneous Liabilities - Others” was as follows:

 

                    06.30.17      
(unaudited)
                   12.31.16        

Sundry Creditors

        1,803,944           1,211,243  

Taxes Payable

        3,214,569           2,956,416  

Salaries and Social Security Contributions Payable

        1,123,326           1,175,348  

Others

        461,175           419,290  

Total

              6,603,014                 5,762,297  

NOTE 19. PROVISIONS

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of “Provisions” was as follows:

 

                    06.30.17      
(unaudited)
                   12.31.16        

Severance Payments

        49,876           46,349  

Contingent Commitments

        18,541           23,482  

Other Contingencies

        458,902           303,095  

Differences due to Dollarization of Judicial Deposits

        12,092           11,558  

Total

              539,411                 384,484  

NOTE 20. OTHER LIABILITIES

 

The account “Other Liabilities” includes liabilities related to the insurance activity. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of this account was as follows:

 

                    06.30.17      
(unaudited)
                   12.31.16        

Debts with Insureds

        241,219           170,890  

Debts with Reinsurers

        9,500           4,816  

Debts with Co-insurers

        2,554           5,190  

Debts with Insurance Brokers

        110,187           122,235  

Statutory Reserves

        339,676           304,782  

Others

        22,207           21,471  

Total

              725,343                 629,384  

NOTE 21. MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS – CONTROL DEBIT ACCOUNTS - OTHERS

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of “Control Debit Accounts - Others” was as follows:

 

38


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

              06.30.17
(unaudited)
             12.31.16  

Securities Held in Custody

        483,797,973           258,872,060  

Values for Collection

        16,245,648           18,309,418  

Security Agent Function

        24,576,097           23,468,166  

Others

        3,572,075           4,322,384  

Total

              528,191,793                 304,972,028  

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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., as fiduciary property, amounts to be applied according to the following breakdown:

 

        Date of Contract                Trustor             Balances of Trust Funds              

 

        Maturity Date(1)         

 

             $           US$          
12.07.10      Fondo Fiduciario Aceitero         17,997           -         09/30/2017
04.29.13      Profertil         706           116,500         04/30/2018
10.21.13      Sinteplast         6           -         09/30/2017
12.20.13      Los Cipreses         35           -         09/30/2017
09.12.14      Coop. de Trabajadores Portuarios         1,023           -         09/12/2018
09.30.15      Las Blondas IV and V         35,075           -         11/28/2018
04.14.16      Rios Belt         30,474           -         04/14/2019
         Total           85,316             116,500            

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

b) Financial Trust Contracts:

Purpose: To administer and exercise the fiduciary ownership of the trust assets until the redemption of debt securities and participation certificates:

 

                        Balances of Trust              
        Date of Contract               Trust       Funds             Maturity Date      
                  $         

10.12.05

   

Hydro I

    19       09.30.17 (2)

12.05.06

   

Faid 2011

    3       09.30.17 (3)

12.06.06

   

Gas I

    44,209       12.31.17 (3)

05.06.08

   

Agro Nitralco II

    36       12.31.17 (3)

05.14.09

   

Gas II

    4,781,262       12.31.22 (3)

02.10.11

   

Cag S.A.

    483       09.30.17 (3)

04.25.11

   

Faid 2015

    3       09.30.17 (3)

06.08.11

   

Mila III

    426       12.31.17 (3)

09.01.11

   

Mila IV

    1,165       09.30.17 (3)

09.14.11

   

Cag S.A. II

    717       09.30.17 (3)

05.31.12

   

Fideicred Agro Series I

    8       09.30.17(3)

12.27.12

   

Pla I

    66       09.30.17(3)

09.18.13

   

Don Mario Semillas Series I

    127       09.30.17(3)

11.05.13

   

Pla II

    14       09.30.17(3)

11.21.13

   

Comafi Prendas I

    1,142       09.29.18(3)

02.13.14

   

Mila V

    3,656       05.20.20(3)

06.06.14

   

Mila VI

    3,714       10.20.20(3)

06.18.14

   

Red Surcos II

    1       09.30.17(3)

07.08.14

   

Don Mario Semillas Series II

    173       09.30.17(3)

07.24.14

   

Fideicred Atanor III

    79       09.30.17(3)

07.22.14

   

Don Mario Semillas Series III

    162       09.30.17(3)

07.25.14

   

Fedeicred Agro Series II

    41       09.30.17(3)

10.03.14

   

Mila VII

    5,901       01.20.21(3)

12.02.14

   

Mas Cuotas Series I

    150       09.30.17(3)

01.13.15

     

Red Surcos III

      822         09.30.17(3)

(2) These amounts shall be released monthly until redemption of debt securities. (3) Estimated date, since maturity date shall occur at the time of the distribution of all of trust assets.

 

39


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

        Date of Contract                 Trust            Balances of Trust    
Funds
             Maturity Date      
          $      

01.27.15

   

Mila VIII

    15,121       06.15.21(3)

05.18.15

   

Mila IX

    21,012       09.15.21(3)

12.02.14

   

Mas Cuotas Series II

    236       09.30.17(3)

08.24.15

   

Mila X

    26,356       12.20.21(3)

10.30.15

   

Mila XI

    35,529       01.15.22(3)

12.09.15

   

Fedeicred Agro Series III

    8       09.30.17(3)

01.07.16

   

Mas Cuotas Series III

    354       09.30.17(3)

01.14.16

   

Mila XII

    45,674       11.15.21(3)

02.05.16

   

Red Surcos IV

    1,353       09.30.17(3)

05.13.16

   

Mila XIII

    59,261       09.15.22(3)

06.15.16

   

Mas Cuotas Series IV

    1,014       11.15.17(3)

09.01.16

   

Mila XIV

    61,487       01.31.23(3)

09.15.16

   

Mas Cuotas Series V

    1,112       09.30.17(3)

10.27.16

   

Mila XV

    77,736       03.31.23(3)

12.06.16

   

Mas Cuota Series VI

    121,393       02.15.18(3)

01.10.17

   

Mila XVI

    81,092       06.30.23(3)

02.24.17

   

Mila XVII

    96,394       09.30.23(3)

03.23.17

   

Mas Cuota Series VII

    368,228       01.15.18(3)

05.29.17

   

Fedeicred Agro Series IV

    215,725       09.30.18(3)

06.21.17

   

Mas Cuota Series VIII

    965,528       02.15.18(3)
       

Totals

      7,038,992          

(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) Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has been appointed Security Agent 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 as Trustee of the “ENARSA-BARRAGAN” and “ENARSA-BRIGADIER LOPEZ” financial trusts.

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

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., 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, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the balances recorded from these transactions amount to US$1,364,097 and $408, respectively.

c.2) In April of 2013, at the time of entering into the Contract for the Fiduciary Assignment and Trust for Guarantee Purposes “Profertil S.A.”, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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.

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, 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, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are detailed as follows.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

  Assets         06.30.17
        (unaudited)        
                    12.31.16          
                       

Cash and Due from Banks

       22,094,060          39,486,988  

Government and Private Securities

       2,203,911          1,352,876  

Loans

       31,858,430          17,551,161  

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       2,861,303          8,141,115  

Receivables from Financial Leases

       111,947          51,105  

Equity Investments

       8,426          8,032  

Miscellaneous Receivables

       165,573          158,634  

Unallocated Items

       8,344          7,918  

Other Assets

       3,896          13,559  

Total

         59,315,890                66,771,388  

 

  Liabilities         06.30.17
        (unaudited)        
                  12.31.16          
                       

Deposits

       48,046,823          51,017,277  

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       7,153,753          13,287,379  

Miscellaneous Liabilities

       32,656          19,369  

Subordinated Notes

       4,260,595          4,065,255  

Unallocated Items

       1,505          7,005  

Other Liabilities

       7,490          -  

Total

         59,502,822            68,396,285  

The management and mitigation of currency risk are described in Note 35 on risk management policies.

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

 

 

  Financial Expenses         06.30.17
        (unaudited)        
          06.30.16
        (unaudited)        
 
                       

Turnover Tax

       1,640,196          1,240,318  

Premiums for Repo Transactions

       103,647          49,162  

Adjustment due to Forward Transactions in Foreign Currency to be Settled in Pesos

       389,390          33,318  

Others

       53,977          -  

Total

         2,187,210            1,322,798  

 

  Income from Services         06.30.17
        (unaudited)        
          06.30.16
        (unaudited)        
 
                       

Commissions from Cards

       4,117,187          2,978,799  

Commissions from Insurance

       172,831          227,364  

Others

       1,811,690          995,113  

Total

         6,101,708            4,201,276  

 

  Expenses from Services         06.30.17
        (unaudited)        
          06.30.16
        (unaudited)        
 
                       

Turnover Tax

       556,307          456,861  

Related to Credit Cards

       614,406          470,020  

Others

       554,142          463,436  

Total

         1,724,855            1,390,317  

 

  Miscellaneous Income            06.30.17
        (unaudited)        
             06.30.16
    (unaudited)        
 
                         

Income from Sale of Bank Premises and Equipment

        14,260           2,287  

Income from Transactions with Miscellaneous Assets

        -           1,230  

Leases

        2,394           1,789  

Adjustments and Interest from Miscellaneous Receivables

        102,473           169,231  

Others

        4,140           119,937  

Total

              123,267                 294,474  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

  Miscellaneous Losses         06.30.17
        (unaudited)        
          06.30.16
        (unaudited)        
 
                       

Adjustment to Interest on Miscellaneous Liabilities

       1,091          976  

Claims

       65,807          26,199  

Donations

       23,830          21,599  

Turnover Tax

       52,159          10,640  

Others

       243,573          51,898  

Total

         386,460            111,312  

NOTE 25. INCOME FROM INSURANCE ACTIVITIES

 

As of June 30, 2017 and 2016, the breakdown of “Income from Insurance Activities” was as follows:

 

           06.30.17
        (unaudited)        
          06.30.16
        (unaudited)        
 
                       

Premiums and Surcharges Accrued

       1,564,018          1,670,128  

Claims Accrued

       (211,600        (214,214

Surrenders

       (2,829        (3,195

Life and Ordinary Annuities

       (2,784        (2,351

Underwriting and Operating Expenses

       (330,590        (240,749

Other Income and Expenses

       24,026          16,661  

Total

         1,040,241            1,226,280  

NOTE 26. MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. is not subject to the minimum capital requirements established by the Argentine Central Bank.

Furthermore, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. meets the minimum capital requirements established by the Argentine General Corporations Law, which amount to $100.

Pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank regulations, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. is required to maintain a minimum capital amount, which is calculated by weighing risks related to assets and to balances of bank premises and equipment, miscellaneous and intangible assets.

As required by the Argentine Central Bank regulations, as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, minimum capital requirements were as follows:

 

Date        Capital Required        Computable Capital       

Computable Capital as a % of

the Capital Requirement

06.30.17 (unaudited)

    17,683,966       25,477,031       144.07  

12.31.16

      15,258,350         22,009,550         144.25  

The Argentine Central Bank decided that Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. should be considered, for all purposes, a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB). Consequently, since January 2016, the Bank is required to meet an additional capital conservation buffer apart from the minimum capital requirement, to be complied with gradually, reaching 3.5% of risk-weighted assets. The Argentine Central Bank also provided for that, since June 2015, equity investments in companies devoted to the issuance of credit, debit and similar cards shall be deducted from the Computable Regulatory Capital (R.P.C.), progressively, reaching 100% in June 2018.

NOTE 27. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Below is a breakdown of the earnings per share as of June 30, 2017 and 2016:

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

                  06.30.17 (unaudited)                        06.30.16 (unaudited)        

Income for the Period

    3,436,330       2,723,223  

Weighted Average Outstanding Ordinary Shares

    1,300,265       1,300,265  

Weighted Average Diluted Ordinary Shares

    1,300,265       1,300,265  

Earnings per Ordinary Share (*)

           

Basic

    2.6428       2.0944  

Diluted

      2.6428         2.0944  

(*) 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 period/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. Should the Legal Reserve be used to absorb losses, earnings shall be distributed only if the value of the Legal Reserve reaches 20% of the Capital Stock plus the Capital Adjustment.

The Argentine Central Bank sets rules for the conditions under which financial institutions can make distributions of profits. According to these rules, profits can be distributed as long as results of operations are positive after deducting not only the Reserves, which may be legally and statutory required, but also the following items from Unappropriated Retained Earnings: The difference between the carrying value and the fair value of public sector assets and/or debt instruments issued by the Argentine Central Bank not valued at fair value, 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 that a financial institution be able to distribute profits, said institution must comply with the capital adequacy rule, i.e. with the calculation of minimum capital requirements and the regulatory capital.

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.

Since January 2016, the Argentine Central Bank determined that banks shall meet an additional capital conservation buffer apart from the minimum capital requirement equal to 3.5% of risk-weighted assets. This shall be made up only of Tier 1 Common Capital, net of deductible items. Distribution of profits shall be restricted when the Bank’s computable regulatory capital level and structure is within the range of the capital conservation buffer.

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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. and Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A., pursuant to Section 70 of the General 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 that said reserve is reduced for any reason, no profits can be distributed until its total refund.

At the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Tarjeta Naranja S.A., held on March 16, 2006, Tarjeta Naranja S.A. 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.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Pursuant to the Price Supplement of the Class XXXVII Notes, 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.

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 of less than three months from the date of the acquisition thereof, are considered to be cash and cash equivalents. The breakdown is as follows:

 

          06.30.17
(unaudited)
       12.31.16        06.30.16
(unaudited)
       12.31.15

Cash and Due from Banks

    33,333,039       61,166,250       28,438,535       30,834,663  

Instruments Issued by the Argentine Central Bank

    13,108,767       6,635,954       9,394,595       10,514,624  

Reverse Repo Transactions with the Argentine Central Bank

    5,476,790       -       12,424,632       14,286  

Interbank Loans

    683,890       862,300       511,900       40,000  

Overnight Placements in Banks Abroad

    613,358       1,227,101       656,449       232,351  

Other Cash Placements

    2,250,735       3,196,060       1,737,569       1,339,341  

Cash and Cash Equivalents

      55,466,579         73,087,665         53,163,680         42,975,265  

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 established the maximum amount for this insurance system to demand deposits and time deposits denominated either in Pesos and/or in foreign currency. Such limit was currently set at $450.

This system does not cover deposits made by other financial institutions (including time deposit certificates acquired through a secondary transaction), deposits made by parties related to Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., either directly or indirectly, deposits of securities, acceptances or guarantees and those deposits set up at an interest rate exceeding the one established regularly by the Argentine Central Bank based on a daily survey conducted by it. Deposits acquired through endorsement, placements made as a result of incentives other than interest rates and locked-up balances from deposits and other excluded transactions 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.

The monthly contribution institutions had to make to the FGD was 0.015% on the monthly average of total deposits.

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

 

AGENTS – MINIMUM LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENT

Within the framework of Resolution No. 622/13 of the C.N.V., Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has been registered, in such agency’s registry, as settlement and clearing agent –comprehensive- No. 22 (ALyC and AN – INTEGRAL), custodial agent of collective investment products corresponding to mutual funds No. 3 (ACPIC FCI), and manager of collective investment products at the registry of financial trustees No. 54.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

As of June 30, 2017, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’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 $28,000 with a minimum liquidity requirement of $14,000, which Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. paid with Argentine Central Bank’s monetary regulation instruments, which are held in custody at Caja de Valores (Depositor No. 100100) in the amount of $18,034.

CUSTODIAL AGENT OF COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT PRODUCTS CORRESPONDING TO MUTUAL FUNDS

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”, “FIMA MIX I”, “FIMA RENTA DÓLARES I” and “FIMA RENTA DOLARES II” funds, as of June 30, 2017, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. holds a total of 10,107,946,725 units under custody for a market value of $64,120,796, which is included in the “Depositors of Securities Held in Custody” account. As of previous fiscal year-end, the securities held in custody totaled 7,777,368,861 units and their market value amounted to $37,337,855.

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

 

  Mutual Fund         06.30.17 (unaudited)                         12.31.16                
                       

FIMA Acciones

       247,445          117,805  

FIMA P.B. Acciones

       808,351          305,310  

FIMA Renta en pesos

       519,448          239,066  

FIMA Ahorro pesos

       19,567,597          15,955,347  

FIMA Renta Plus

       496,075          247,293  

FIMA Premium

       5,787,232          7,130,327  

FIMA Ahorro Plus

       17,487,568          10,194,730  

FIMA Capital Plus

       467,650          561,800  

FIMA Abierto PyMES

       222,914          187,124  

FIMA Mix I

       114,636          151,487  

FIMA Renta Dólares I

       13,742,002          2,245,266  

FIMA Renta Dólares II

       4,659,878          2,300  

Total

         64,120,796            37,337,855  

STORAGE OF DOCUMENTS

Pursuant to General Resolution No. 629 of the C.N.V., Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. notes that it has supporting documents regarding accounting and management transactions, which are stored at AdeA (C.U.I.T. No. 30-68233570-6), Plant III located at Ruta Provincial 36 km 31.5 No. 6471 (CP 1888) Bosques, Province of Buenos Aires, with legal domicile at Av. Pte. Roque Sáenz Peña 832 Piso 1, C.A.B.A.

NOTE 32. SETTING UP OF FINANCIAL TRUSTS

 

a) Financial trusts with Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. as trustor:

 

Name        Creation
Date
      

Estimated
Maturity

Date

       Trustee        Trust Assets        Portfolio
Transferred
      

Book Value of

Securities Held in Own Portfolio

                                    06.30.17
(unaudited)
      12.31.16
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(*)       326,099         504,874  

(*) The remaining US$9,776 was transferred in cash.

(1) In exchange for loans to the Provincial Governments.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

b) As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. holds participation certificates and debt securities from financial trusts amounting to $1,613,964 and $998,152, respectively.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

NOTE 33. SEGMENT REPORTING

 

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. 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 operation results.

Regional Credit Cards: This segment represents the results of operations of the regional credit card business and includes the results of operations of 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. As of June 30, 2016, this segment also included the results of operations of Tarjetas del Mar 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., Galicia Warrants S.A., Net Investment S.A. (in liquidation), Galicia Valores S.A. and Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A., the last two net of eliminations of the income from equity investments.

Adjustments: This segment includes consolidation adjustments, eliminations corresponding to transactions conducted between consolidated companies and non-controlling interest.

 

            Banks            Regional
Credit Cards
           Personal
Loans – CFA
           Insurance            Other
Businesses
           Adjustments            06.30.17
(unaudited)
 

Net Financial Income

      6,804,851         2,780,028         1,030,628         159,342         45,487         (1,556)         10,818,780  

Net Income from Services

      3,895,787         3,226,381         172,246         -         345,656         (585,458)         7,054,612  

Net Operating Income

      10,700,638         6,006,409         1,202,874         159,342         391,143         (587,014)         17,873,392  

Provision for Loan Losses

      1,235,631         1,083,670         286,293         -         -         -         2,605,594  

Administrative Expenses

      6,403,583         3,349,267         739,538         299,694         120,533         (46,121)         10,866,494  

Operating Income

      3,061,424         1,573,472         177,043         (140,352)         270,610         (540,893)         4,401,304  

Income from Insurance Companies’ Activities

      -         -         -         487,981         -         552,260         1,040,241  

Income from Equity Investments

      1,148,264         -         388         834         -         (980,045)         169,441  

Non-Controlling Interest

      -         (143)         -         (1)         -         (275,732)         (275,876)  

Miscellaneous Income, Net

      6,102         325,373         55,321         (4,236)         (1,118)         (215,414)         166,028  

Net Income before Income Tax

      4,215,790         1,898,702         232,752         344,226         269,492         (1,459,824)         5,501,138  

Income Tax

      1,072,000         720,982         100,017         122,293         115,085         (65,569)         2,064,808  

Net Income for the Period

            3,143,790               1,177,720               132,735               221,933               154,407               (1,394,255)               3,436,330  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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            06.30.16
(unaudited)
 

Net Financial Income

      4,782,109         1,735,422         662,037         162,117         (9,404)         19,938         7,352,219  

Net Income from Services

      2,633,244         2,300,834         140,785         -         145,231         (569,620)         4,650,474  

Net Operating Income

      7,415,353         4,036,256         802,822         162,117         135,827         (549,682)         12,002,693  

Provision for Loan Losses

      553,851         645,834         141,752         -         -         -         1,341,437  

Administrative Expenses

      4,625,860         2,592,170         537,675         232,271         76,828         (53,222)         8,011,582  

Operating Income

      2,235,642         798,252         123,395         (70,154)         58,999         (496,460)         2,649,674  

Income from Insurance Companies’ Activities

      -         -         -         695,493         -         530,787         1,226,280  

Income from Equity Investments

      786,911         -         599         2,489         -         (714,055)         75,944  

Non-Controlling Interest

      -         (63)         -         (1)         -         (164,991)         (165,055)  

Miscellaneous Income, Net

      106,719         278,821         89,579         (1,004)         (2,450)         (14,351)         457,314  

Net Income before Income Tax

      3,129,272         1,077,010         213,573         626,823         56,549         (859,070)         4,244,157  

Income Tax

      830,000         438,132         74,305         216,203         45,989         (83,695)         1,520,934  

Net Income for the Period

            2,299,272               638,878               139,268               410,620               10,560               (775,375)               2,723,223  

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

 

              06.30.17
(unaudited)
             12.31.16  

Cash and Due from Banks

        33,333,039           61,166,250  

Government and Private Securities

        29,717,131           13,700,800  

Loans

        159,873,447           137,451,655  

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

        17,485,611           18,178,275  

Receivables from Financial Leases

        1,209,876           955,346  

Other Assets

        536,125           539,140  

Total Assets

              242,155,229                 231,991,466  
              06.30.17
(unaudited)
             12.31.16  

Deposits

        158,152,416           151,688,147  

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

        57,654,262           57,793,653  

Subordinated Notes

        4,260,595           4,065,255  

Other Liabilities

        725,343           629,384  

Total Liabilities

              220,792,616                 214,176,439  

NOTE 34. CONTINGENCIES

 

TAX ISSUES

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

As of the date of these interim 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 Argentine 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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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 otherwise 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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. against the decision issued on the core issue by the Court of First Instance in November 2013. In any case, it is

 

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FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

worth noting the decision issued by the federal prosecutor of the Court of Appeals was favorable to Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

With regard to the city of Buenos Aires’ claims on account of other items, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. adhered to the System for the Settlement of Tax Liabilities in Arrears (Law No. 3461 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.

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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s request regarding the items not related to the Compensatory Bond, and (ii) favorable with regard to the non-taxability thereof. Therefore, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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. The authorities from the Province of Buenos Aires filed an appeal before the Supreme Court of Justice of the Province of Buenos Aires, which has not issued a decision to date.

Furthermore, regarding the claims made by the different jurisdictions, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. considers that it has complied with its tax liabilities in full pursuant to current regulations, the provisions deemed adequate pursuant to the evolution of each proceeding have been set up.

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

At the date of these consolidated interim 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 $11,641.

Based on the opinions of their tax advisors, 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 the tax regulations currently in force and existing case law.

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

CONSUMER PROTECTION ASSOCIATIONS

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

Consumer Protection Associations, on behalf of consumers, have filed claims against Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. with regard to the collection of certain financial charges.

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

Consumer Protection Associations, on behalf of consumers, have filed claims against Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. with regard to the collection of certain financial charges. The company believes that the resolution of these controversies will not have a significant impact on its financial condition.

NOTE 35. 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 the requirements are stringent, as it is a financial institution regulated by the Argentine Central Bank. Apart from applicable local regulations, the Company, in its capacity as a listed company in the United States of America, 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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s General Division and, at the same time, 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 Prevention of Asset Laundering Division. The aim of both divisions is to guarantee the Board of Directors is fully aware of the risks that Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. is exposed to, and to design and propose policies and procedures necessary to identify, assess, follow up, control and mitigate such risks.

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has developed the Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (Proceso de Evaluación de Suficiencia de Capital - PESC) to assess the relationship between the Bank’s own available and necessary resources to maintain an appropriate risk profile. This process shall also allow for the identification of both the economic capital needs and the sources to meet such needs.

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

In addition, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has specified a risk appetite framework, which has risk acceptance levels, both on an individual and a consolidated basis. Within this framework, metrics have been established (calculated based on current and stress ratios), which are monitored in order to detect situations that may affect the normal course of business, the noncompliance with the strategy and undesired results and/or situations of vulnerability in the face of changes in market conditions. The Risk and Capital Allocation Committee considers and controls Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s risk profile through a risk appetite report, and defines the actions to be carried out in case of potential deviations from the thresholds set.

FINANCIAL RISKS

Short- and medium-term financial risks are managed within the framework of policies approved by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’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 adequate liquid resources to mitigate the adverse effects caused by irregular variations in loans and deposits, in addition to coping with “stress” situations.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

The current liquidity policy in force provides for the setting of limits and monitoring of a) liquidity as it relates to stock: a level of “Management Liquidity Requirement” was established as the excess over legal minimum cash requirements, taking into consideration the characteristics and behavior of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s different liabilities, and the liquid assets that make up such liquidity were determined as well; 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, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has a policy that regulates the concentration of deposits among the main customers.

CURRENCY RISK

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s current policy in force establishes limits in terms of maximum “net asset positions” (assets denominated in a foreign 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 foreign currency, as a proportion of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s R.P.C.

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

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’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 approved strategy. 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 present value of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’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 interim 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 during a year.

The “price risk” (market) is daily managed according to the strategy approved, the purpose of which is to keep Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

In order to measure and monitor risks derived from the variation in the price of financial instruments that form the trading securities portfolio, a model known as “Value at Risk” (also known as “VaR”) is used. This model determines for Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. individually the possible loss that could be generated by the positions in securities, derivative instruments and currencies under certain parameters.

CROSS-BORDER RISK

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s business and financial strategy, the purpose of which is to provide customers with 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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s business and growth.

EXPOSURE TO THE NON-FINANCIAL PUBLIC SECTOR

With the purpose of regulating risk exposure with regard to the non-financial public sector, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. defined a policy which by design envisages risk exposure in the national, provincial and municipal jurisdictions, and set limits on the direct and total assistance for each of those jurisdictions.

CREDIT RISK

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. uses credit assessment and risk monitoring tools to allow its management on a prompt and controlled basis to control its level of exposure to potential risks and encourages a proper portfolio diversification, both in individual terms and by economic sector.

Strategically, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has decided to deepen its customers’ knowledge expressed in a specific policy, which allows for providing credit assistance to them according to their financing needs and based on their evaluated attributes, purposes and perspectives.

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

OPERATIONAL RISK

Pursuant to the best practices and the guidelines determined by the Argentine Central Bank, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has a Management Framework that includes policies, practices, procedures and structures for the appropriate management of this risk.

Operational Risk is the risk of losses due to the lack of conformity or due to failure of internal processes, the acts of people or systems, or due to external events. It includes the legal risk, but does not include the strategic and reputational risks.

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. manages operational risk inherent to its products, activities and business processes. It also manages the risk associated with the material information systems, technology and information

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

security processes. The IT Risk is the business risk associated with each of the information assets that may cause a negative impact on such entity. For this purpose, the failures in the information security and IT processes are reviewed in connection with the regulatory and legal compliance, the delivery of projects, operations and services and the obsolete IT infrastructure. Finally, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. manages risks derived from subcontracted activities and from services rendered by providers.

Furthermore, before launching or introducing new products, activities, processes or systems, their associated risks are properly assessed.

This way, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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.

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 enhancements granted; and

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

CONCENTRATION RISK

Risk concentration has to do with the exposure 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;

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.

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.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

MONEY LAUNDERING RISK

As regards the control and prevention of money laundering and funding of terrorist activities, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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.), under the jurisdiction of Argentina’s Ministry of Treasury and Public Finance 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 money laundering and funding of terrorist activities.

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has promoted the implementation of measures designed to fight against the use of the international financial system by criminal organizations. For such purposes, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has control policies, procedures and structures that are applied using a “risk-based approach”, which allow for the monitoring of transactions, pursuant to the “customer profile” (defined individually based on the information and documentation related to the economic and financial condition of the customer), in order to detect such transactions that should be considered unusual, and to report them to the U.I.F. in applicable cases. The Anti-Money Laundering Management Division (“PLA”, as per its initials in Spanish) 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.

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has appointed a director as Compliance Officer, pursuant to Resolution 121/11, as amended, of the U.I.F., who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with and implementation of the proceedings and obligations on the issue.

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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, as amended, issued by the Argentine Central Bank, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. publishes on its website (http://www.bancogalicia.com.ar) a document entitled “Disciplina de Mercado” quarterly, which includes information related to the structure and adequacy of regulatory capital, the exposure to the different risks and the management thereof.

NOTE 36. 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 three (3) 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 (3) to nine (9) directors.

The Board of Directors complies, in every relevant respect, 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 INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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) independent directors, and the Committee for Information Integrity’s mission is to comply with the provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley.

Basic Holding Structure

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. is a company whose sole purpose is to conduct financial and investment activities as per Section 31 of the Argentine General Corporations Law. That is to say, it is a holding company whose activity involves managing its equity investments, assets and resources.

Within the group of companies in which the Company has an interest, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. stands out, being its main asset as well. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., as a bank institution, is subject to certain regulatory restrictions imposed by the Argentine Central Bank. In particular, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. 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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. as the controlling company.

Since the Company is a holding company, it has a limited personnel structure, and, therefore, many of the business organization requirements, common for big productive institutions, cannot be applied to this company.

To conclude, one should note that the Company is under the control of a holding company, EBA Holding S.A., which has the number of votes necessary to hold 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.

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 regard to the disclosure of strategic business issues.

Code of Ethics

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. has a Code of Ethics formally approved 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.

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s Board of Directors is the Bank’s highest management body. It is currently made up of seven (7) directors and three (3) alternate directors, who have the necessary knowledge and skills to clearly understand their responsibilities and duties within the corporate governance, and act with the loyalty and diligence of a good businessman.

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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 from three (3) to nine (9) directors in order to account for the possible changes in the conditions in which the Bank carries out its activities.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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, one of the alternate directors is 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 General Corporations Law and the Capital Markets Law are applicable.

As set out in the bylaws, the term of office for both directors and alternate directors is three (3) 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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s general management and makes all the necessary decisions to such end. The Board of Directors’ members also take part, to a greater 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, which are 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 the General Manager and Senior Management. The Board of Directors becomes aware of such reports, as evidenced in the minutes.

In connection with directors’ training and development, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has a program, which is reviewed every six months, whereby they regularly attend courses and seminars of different kinds and subjects.

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s executives, including directors, have proved updated knowledge and skills, and 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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., effective laws and corporate strategies, the following committees have been created to achieve an effective control over all activities performed by the Bank:

Risk and Capital Allocation Committee

It is in charge of approving and analyzing capital allocation, establishing risk policies and monitoring the Bank’s risk.

High Credit Committee

This committee’s function is to approve and sign credit ratings and grant transactions related to high-risk groups and customers (i.e., greater than 2.5% of the Bank’s individual Computable Regulatory Capital) and loans to financial institutions (local or foreign) and related customers, in which case two thirds of the Board of Directors is required to participate.

Low Credit Committee

This committee’s function is to approve and sign the credit ratings and grant transactions related to medium-risk groups and customers equal to amounts greater than 1% of the Bank’s individual Computable Regulatory Capital.

Asset and Liability Management Committee

It is in charge of analyzing the fundraising and its placement in different assets, the follow-up and control of liquidity, interest-rates and currency mismatches, and management thereof.

Information Technology Committee

This Committee is in charge of supervising and approving the development plans of new systems and their budgets, as well as supervising these systems’ budget control. It is also responsible for approving the general

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

design of the systems’ structure, the main processes thereof and the systems implemented, as well as monitoring the quality of the Bank’s systems, within the policies established by the Board of Directors.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is responsible for helping the Board of Directors in performing the control function of the Bank and its controlled companies and the companies in which it owns a stake in order to fairly ensure the following objectives:

 

  -

Effectiveness and efficiency of operations;

  -

Reliability of the accounting information;

  -

Compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and

  -

Compliance with the goals and strategy set by the Board of Directors.

Committee for the Control and Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorist Activities (CPLA/FT as per its initials in Spanish)

It is in charge of planning, coordinating and ensuring compliance with the policies on anti-money laundering and funding of terrorist activities set and approved by the Board of Directors.

Committee for Information Integrity

It is in charge of encouraging compliance with the provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley (2002).

Human Resources and Governance Committee

It is in charge of presenting the succession of the General Manager and Division Managers, analyzing and establishing the General Manager’s and Division Managers’ compensation, and monitoring the performance matrix of Department and Division Managers.

Performance Reporting Committee

It is in charge of monitoring the performance and results of operations, and evaluating the macro situation.

Liquidity 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.

Strategy and New Businesses Committee

It is in charge of analyzing new businesses.

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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

  -

Customer’s Experience Division

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s majority shareholder is the Company, which has full control of its shares and votes. In turn, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. holds equity investments in supplementary companies as controlling company, as well as non-controlling interests in companies whose controlling company is Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. 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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. holds either a majority or non-controlling interest. Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s Board of Directors submits to the Shareholders’ Meeting’s vote which shall be the Company’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 the 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.

Business Conduct Policy and/or Code of Ethics

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. has a formally approved Code of Ethics that guides its policies and activities. It considers business objectivity and conflict of interest related aspects, and how the employee should act upon identifying a breach of the Code of Ethics, with the involvement of the Conduct Committee.

Information Related to Personnel Economic Incentive Practices

The Human Resources and Governance Committee, composed of two (2) Directors, the Managing Director and the Organizational Development and Human Resources Division Manager, is in charge of establishing the compensation policy for Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s personnel.

It is the policy of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’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 to include both qualitative and quantitative K.P.I. (Key Performance Indicators). In particular, quantitative Key Performance Indicators are designed with respect to 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.

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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s Human Resources and Governance Committee for its consideration.

NOTE 37. PENALTIES IMPOSED ON BANCO DE GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES S.A. AND SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS COMMENCED BY THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL BANK

 

Penalties Imposed on Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. Existing as of June 30, 2017:

Argentine Central Bank’s Financial Summary Proceedings No. 1308. Penalty notification date: October 28, 2013. Reason for the imposition of the penalty: Alleged non-compliance with the regulations on prevention of money laundering, due to lack of files and of customers’ awareness. Penalty amount and responsible individuals penalized (penalties): Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. $230; Daniel A. Llambías $220; Luis M. Ribaya $172; Antonio R.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Garcés $169; Enrique M. Garda Olaciregui $126; Eduardo A. Fanciulli $126; Sergio Grinenco $120; Guillermo J. Pando $120; and Pablo Garat $70. Status of the pending proceedings: federal extraordinary appeal before the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice (CSJN, as per its initials in Spanish) against the judgment passed by the Argentine Federal Court of Appeals in Administrative Matters that dismissed the appeal filed by the damaged parties against the penalties applied. Accounting treatment: Fines were paid in full and charged to income for the corresponding fiscal year.

Argentine Central Bank’s Financial Summary Proceedings No. 1223 and 1226 (accumulated). Penalty notification date: November 15, 2013. Reason for the imposition of the penalty: Alleged non-compliance with Communiqué “A” 3426 and Communiqué “A” 3381 of the Argentine Central Bank, and alleged non-compliance with restrictions related to assistance to related customers. Penalty amount and responsible individuals penalized (penalties): Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. $400; José H. Petrocelli $328; Luis M. Ribaya $328; Eduardo J. Zimermann $324; Antonio R. Garcés $400; Eduardo H. Arrobas $400; Daniel A. Llambías $400; Eduardo J. Escasany $260; Federico Braun $260; and Abel Ayerza $258. In the case of Messrs. Juan M. Etchegoyhen, Federico M. Caparrós Bosch, Jorge Grouman, Norberto R. Armando (deceased), Daniel Morgan (deceased), Luis O. Oddone, Ricardo A. Bertoglio (deceased), Norberto D. Corizzo and Adolfo H. Melian, warning penalty. Status of the proceedings: on June 27, 2017, the CSJN dismissed the federal extraordinary appeal that had been filed and the penalties imposed became final. Accounting treatment: Fines were paid in full and charged to income for the corresponding fiscal year.

U.I.F.’s Summary Proceedings No. 68/09. Penalty notification date: February 25, 2010. Reason for the imposition of the penalty: Alleged omission to report suspicious activities, in possible infringement of Act No. 25246. Penalty amount and responsible individuals penalized (penalties): Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. $2,242; Eduardo A. Fanciulli $812; Enrique M. Garda Olaciregui $1,429. Status of the proceedings: Division I of the Argentine Federal Court of Appeals in Administrative Matters partially revoked the penalties, releasing Eduardo A. Fanciulli from any liability and reducing the fines imposed. The U.I.F., Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. and Mr. Enrique M. Garda Olaciregui filed federal extraordinary appeals before the CSJN. Accounting treatment: As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, a provision for $4,483 has been set up.

U.I.F.’s Summary Proceedings No. 213/12. Penalty notification date: May 6, 2014. Reason for the imposition of the penalty: Alleged omission to report suspicious activities, in possible infringement of Section 24 of Act No. 25246. Penalty amount and responsible individuals penalized (penalties): Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. $324; Enrique M. Garda Olaciregui, Pablo M. Garat, Sergio Grinenco, Pablo Gutierrez, Guillermo J. Pando, Luis M. Ribaya and Antonio R. Garcés $324, jointly. Status of the proceedings: an appeal against the penalties was filed with the Argentine Federal Court of Appeals in Administrative Matters, which decided to consider the power to impose penalties on the Bank and the individuals on whom charges have been filed extinguished. The U.I.F. filed a federal extraordinary appeal before the CSJN. Accounting treatment: As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, a provision for $648 has been set up.

Summary Proceedings Commenced by the Argentine Central Bank (with no Penalties) Pending as of June 30, 2017:

Summary Proceedings No. 6075: Notification date: January 26, 2015. Charges filed: Alleged infringement of Communiqué “A” 4940, “A” 4662 and “C” 51232 of the Argentine Central Bank upon carrying out eight foreign exchange transactions. Individuals subject to summary proceedings: Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., Alejandro Antonelli, Sergio Lenzuen, Daniel B. Toloza, Ignacio J. Castro, José A. Petracca, Juan C. Litardo, Laura C. Cifala, Marcela R. Skrebutenas, María J. Baldatti, María V. Lema, Marina A. de Sierra, Matías L. Alvarez, Matías N. Abate, María B. Troitiño, Natalia Bortoli, Alejandro Schlimovich Ricciardi and Sandra P. Jaleh Camin. Status of the

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

proceedings: a defense brief was filed and the lack of definition by the most favorable criminal law was put forward. Both are being analyzed by the Argentine Central Bank’s Management Division of Foreign Exchange Litigation Matters.

Summary Proceedings No. 6669: Notification date: December 29, 2015. Charges filed: Alleged breach of Section 1, Subsections c), e) and f) of Act No. 19359, integrated into Argentine Central Bank’s Communiqué “A” 3471, 3826 and 5264. Individuals subject to summary proceedings: Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., María José Baldatti de Iorio and Laura Cecilia Cifala. Status of the proceedings: a defense brief was filed and the lack of definition by the most favorable criminal law was put forward, which is being analyzed by the Argentine Central Bank’s Management Division of Foreign Exchange Litigation Matters.

Summary Proceedings No. 6670: Notification date: February 16, 2016. Charges filed: Alleged breach of Section 1, Subsections c), e) and f) of Act No. 19359, integrated into Argentine Central Bank’s Communiqué “A” 5377 (amending point 3 of Annex to Communiqué “A” 5264). Individuals subject to summary proceedings: the Bank, María José Baldatti de Iorio, José Antonio Petracca and María Paula Petzl. Status of the proceedings: a defense brief was filed and the lack of definition by the most favorable criminal law was put forward. Both are being analyzed by the Argentine Central Bank’s Management Division of Foreign Exchange Litigation Matters.

Summary Proceedings No. 6876: Notification date: May 20, 2016. Charges filed: Alleged breach of Section 1, Subsections c), e) and f) of Act No. 19359, integrated into Argentine Central Bank’s Communiqué “A” 3471, 5264 and 5377. Individuals subject to summary proceedings: the Bank, María José Baldatti de Iorio, Natalia Stella Maris Mesiano and María Paula Petzl. Status of the proceedings: on June 27, 2017 the Economic Criminal Court acquitted the defendants, thereupon closing the summary proceedings with no liability on the part of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. or the individuals involved.

Summary Proceedings No. 6988: Notification date: August 25, 2016. Charges filed: Alleged breach of Section 1, Subsections c), e) and f) of Act No. 19359, integrated into Argentine Central Bank’s Communiqué “A” 3471, 3826, 5264 and 5265. Individuals subject to summary proceedings: María José Baldatti de Iorio, Laura Cecilia Cifala. Status of the proceedings: a defense brief was filed and the lack of definition by the most favorable criminal law was put forward. Both are being analyzed by the Argentine Central Bank’s Management Division of Foreign Exchange Litigation Matters.

 

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INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

 

AS OF JUNE 30, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

                                     
            Notes           Schedules           06.30.17
(unaudited)
            12.31.16  
                                         

Assets

                                       

Current Assets

                                       

Cash and Due from Banks

      2 and 11                 39           320  

Investments

      9 and 11       D and G         34,773           199,459  

Other Receivables

      3, 9 and 11       E and G         27,102           39,292  

Total Current Assets

                        61,914           239,071  

Non-current Assets

                                       

Investments

      9       B and C         23,826,856           20,513,853  

Fixed Assets

              A         826           —    

Total Non-current Assets

                        23,827,682           20,513,853  

Total Assets

                        23,889,596           20,752,924  

Liabilities

                                       

Current Liabilities

                                       

Financial Debt

      4, 9 and 15                 330,760           363,956  

Salaries and Social Security Contributions

      5 and 9                 166           2,652  

Tax Liabilities

      6 and 9                 3           27,562  

Other Liabilities

      7, 9 and 11       G         9,632           6,049  

Total Current Liabilities

                        340,561           400,219  

Non-current Liabilities

                                       

Other Liabilities

      7 and 9                 6           6  

Total Non-current Liabilities

                        6           6  

Total Liabilities

                        340,567           400,225  

Shareholders’ Equity (per Related Statement)

                        23,549,029           20,352,699  

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                                          23,889,596                 20,752,924  

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

 

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INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

                             
              Notes                 Schedules            06.30.17
(unaudited)
         06.30.16
(unaudited)
 
                                           

Net Income on Investments in Related Institutions

                           3,511,241          2,793,893  

Administrative Expenses

      11         H          (55,125)          (29,208)  

Financial and Holding Loss

      11                    (19,677)          (43,282)  

Generated by Assets

                           14,186          27,701  

Interest

                                         

On Special Checking Account Deposits

                           6          -  

On Mutual Funds

                           501          1,917  

On Time Deposits

                           -          19  

Income / Loss from Government and Corporate Securities

                           13,418          3,487  

Foreign Exchange Income

                           261          22,278  

Generated by Liabilities

                           (33,863)          (70,983)  

Interest

                                         

On Financial Debt

      (*)                    (33,686)          (69,517)  

Others

                           -          (458)  

Foreign Exchange Loss

                           (177)          (1,008)  

Other Income and Expenses – (Loss) / Income

                           (109)          1,820  

Net Income before Income Tax

                           3,436,330          2,723,223  

Income Tax

      13                    -          -  

Net Income for the Period

        14                        3,436,330            2,723,223  

(*) 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 interim financial statements.

 

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INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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 12.31.15

      1,300,265       278,131       606       218,990       1,797,992         315,680       8,032,752       4,338,397         14,484,821    

Distribution of

                                                                                   

Unappropriated Retained Earnings (1)

                                                                                   

Discretionary Reserve

      -       -       -       -       -         -       4,188,397       (4,188,397)               -    

Cash Dividends

      -       -       -       -       -         -       -       (150,000)               (150,000)    

Income for the Period

      -       -       -       -       -         -       -       2,723,223         2,723,223    

Balances as of 06.30.16 (unaudited)

            1,300,265       278,131       606       218,990       1,797,992               315,680       12,221,149       2,723,223               17,058,044    
                                                                                                 

Balances as of 12.31.16

      1,300,265       278,131       606       218,990       1,797,992         315,680       12,221,149       6,017,878         20,352,699    

Distribution of

                                                                                   

Unappropriated Retained Earnings (2)

                                                                                   

Discretionary Reserve

      -       -       -       -       -         -       5,777,878       (5,777,878)               -    

Cash Dividends

      -       -       -       -       -         -       -       (240,000)               (240,000)    

Income for the Period

      -       -       -       -       -         -       -       3,436,330         3,436,330    

Balances as of 06.30.17 (unaudited)

            1,300,265       278,131       606       218,990       1,797,992               315,680       17,999,027       3,436,330               23,549,029    

(*) See Note 8.

(**) See Note 12.

(1) Approved by the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 26, 2016.

(2) Approved by the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2017.

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

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

               Notes               06.30.17
     (unaudited)     
          06.30.16
     (unaudited)     
 

Changes in Cash

                              

Cash at Beginning of Fiscal Year

      1.I.         163,299          22,912    

Cash at Period-end

      1.I.         5,845          1,899    

Net Decrease in Cash

                (157,454)          (21,013)    

Causes for Changes in Cash

                              

Operating Activities

                              

Collections for Services

                -          3,258    

Payments to Suppliers of Goods and Services

                (20,994)          (22,553)    

Personnel Salaries and Social Security Contributions

                (28,791)          (4,748)    

Payments of Other Taxes

                (12,290)          (13,730)    

(Payments) / Collections for Other Operating Activities, Net

                9,010          20,321    

Net Cash Flow Used in Operating Activities

                (53,065)          (17,452)    

Investing Activities

                              

Collection of Dividends

                187,008          113,250    

Payments for Purchases of Fixed Assets

                (938)          -    

Payments for Equity Investments

                (907)          -    

Collection from Sale of Equity Investments

                4,121          -    

Collections from Sale of Fixed Assets

                -          210    

Net Cash Flow Provided by Investing Activities

                189,284          113,460    

Financing Activities

                              

Loans Received, Net

                (28,903)          99,917    

Distribution of Dividends

                (240,000)          (150,000)    

Payments of Interest, Net

                (24,770)          (66,938)    

Net Cash Flow Used in Financing Activities

                (293,673)          (117,021)    

Net Decrease in Cash

                    (157,454)            (21,013)    

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

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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 INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

These interim financial statements have been stated in thousands of Argentine Pesos and prepared in accordance with disclosure and measurement accounting standards contained in the 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 interim financial statements in relation to the criteria for the measurement of the subsidiaries Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. and Sudamericana Holding S.A.

The preparation of interim 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 as of the date that these interim 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 Argentine National Executive Branch issued Decree No. 664 establishing that interim 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 interim financial statements as of March 1, 2003. This criterion is not in line with Argentine GAAP, under which interim financial statements are to be restated until September 30, 2003. Nevertheless, this departure has not produced a significant effect on the interim financial statements.

The index used for restating the items in these interim 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 cost, plus accrued interest at period/fiscal year-end.

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

Government securities as of fiscal year-end are valued at their acquisition cost increased on an exponential basis according to their internal rate of return.

C.2. Non-current

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

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

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

The equity investments in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. and Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. have been recognized using the equity method, which arises from interim financial statements prepared in accordance with Argentine Banking GAAP, which differ in the aspects mentioned in Note 1.15. to the consolidated interim financial statements from Argentine GAAP.

The measurement of the non-controlling interest in Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. does not exceed the estimated recoverable values.

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, with an 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, net of accumulated depreciation.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis, at rates determined based on the useful life assigned to the assets, which is 60 months for vehicles. See Schedule A.

The updated residual value of the assets, taken as a whole, does not exceed their value-in-use at period 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 interim 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 to the interim financial statements.

The Company determines the minimum presumed income tax at the effective rate of 1% of the computable assets at period/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 breakdown of outstanding tax credits and their probable expiration date are detailed below:

 

 

  Date of   Generation  

 

           Tax Credit as of             

 

    Expiration Date    

 

                06.30.17                                 12.31.16                      

2010  

        938             938           2020  

2011  

        1,057             1,057           2021  

2012  

        762             762           2022  

2013  

        467             467           2023  

2014  

        264             264           2024  

2015  

        1,006             1,006           2025  

2016  

        -             -           2026  

2017  

        121             -           2027  
                4,615                   4,494                  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

The Company has set up a provision for the minimum presumed income tax credit accrued during this period and the previous fiscal year, for $4,615 and $4,494, respectively, since its recovery is not likely at the issuance date of these interim 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.

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             06.30.17
     (unaudited)     
            12.31.16          

Cash and Due from Banks

    2           39       320    

Investments

          D and G     5,806       162,979      

Total

                      5,845         163,299      

J. ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

As mentioned in Note 1.16 to the consolidated interim financial statements, the Company is in the process of convergence to I.F.R.S., the application of which will be mandatory for fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018. The first quarterly interim financial statements to be presented under these standards are those as of March 31, 2018.

Consequently, the date of transition to the I.F.R.S. for the Company, as set forth in I.F.R.S. 1 “First-time Adoption of I.F.R.S.”, is January 1, 2017.

The reconciliations of balance sheet and shareholders’ equity balances determined according to accounting standards in force and those determined according to I.F.R.S. as of June 30, 2017, and the reconciliation of the comprehensive income as of such date are included below. In this regard, in preparing reconciliations, the Company has considered those I.F.R.S. it expects to be applicable for the preparation of its interim financial statements as of December 31, 2018. The items and figures included in this note are subject to changes and may only be considered final upon the preparation of the annual interim financial statements as of the fiscal year in which I.F.R.S. are applicable for the first time. For the purposes of preparing this reconciliation, the Company has not made all reclassifications that would be required for appropriate disclosure under I.F.R.S.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

A.      Balance Sheet Reconciliation (unaudited)

 

Accounts        Ref.          Balance           I.F.R.S. Adjustment           I.F.R.S. Balance  

Assets

                                         

Current Assets

                                         

Cash and Cash Equivalents

                39          -          39  

Short-term Investments

                34,773          -          34,773  

Other Receivables

                27,102          -          27,102  

Total Current Assets

                61,914          -          61,914  

Non-current Assets

                                         

Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

      (b)         23,826,051          2,956,806          26,782,857  

Fixed Assets

                826          -          826  

Intangible Assets

      (c)         805          (805)          -  

Total Non-Current Assets

                23,827,682          2,956,001          26,783,683  

Total Assets

                23,889,596          2,956,001          26,845,597  

Liabilities

                                         

Current Liabilities

                                         

Financial Debt

      (a)         330,760          (1,335)          329,425  

Salaries and Social Security Contributions

                166          -          166  

Tax Liabilities

                3          -          3  

Other Liabilities

                9,632          -          9,632  

Total Current Liabilities

                340,561          (1,335)          339,226  

Non-current Liabilities

                                         

Other Liabilities

                6          -          6  

Total Non-Current Liabilities

                6          -          6  

Total Liabilities

                340,567          (1,335)          339,232  

Total Shareholders’ Equity

                    23,549,029            2,957,336            26,506,365  
                                           
Accounts

 

      

Balance

 

        

First-time

I.F.R.S. Adjustment

         

I.F.R.S. Adjustment

 

         

I.F.R.S. Balance

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity

      23,549,029         2,924,097          33,239          26,506,365  

Capital, Contributions and Reserves

      20,112,699         -          -          20,112,699  

Other Comprehensive Income from Associates

      -         284,182          (182,692)          101,490  

Unappropriated Retained Earnings

      3,436,330         2,639,915          215,931          6,292,176  

 

  B.    Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income Reconciliation (unaudited)

 

        

Accounts

      Ref.         Balance          I.F.R.S. Adjustment          I.F.R.S. Balance  

Income from Associates

               (b) and (c)                  3,511,241          214,596          3,725,837  

Administrative Expenses

                (55,125)          -          (55,125)  

Financial and Holding (Loss) / Income

                (19,677)          1,335          (18,342)  

-     Generated by Assets

      (a)         14,186          -          14,186  

-     Generated by Liabilities

      (a)         (33,863)          1,335          (32,528)  

Other Income and Expenses

                (109)          -          (109)  

Net Income before Income Tax

                3,436,330          215,931          3,652,261  

Income Tax

                -          -          -  

Net Income for the Period

                3,436,330          215,931          3,652,261  

Other Comprehensive Income

                -          (182,692)          (182,692)  

Total Comprehensive Income for the Period

                    3,436,330            33,239            3,469,569  

C.         Explanation of the Most Significant Adjustments

(a)      Change in the Criterion of Classification and Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities

The I.F.R.S. divide all financial assets into three classifications: those measured at amortized cost, those measured at fair value through other comprehensive income and those measured at fair value through profit or loss, based on the business model and the characteristics of instruments.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s accounting policy under accounting standards in force differs from the provisions set out by I.F.R.S. in the following aspects:

 

(i) Government securities are recorded at their acquisition cost increased on an exponential basis according to their internal rate of return (I.R.R.).
(ii) Financial debt has been recorded at their technical value.

As set out by I.F.R.S. 9, a company will classify financial assets, as measured subsequently at amortized cost, at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income or at fair value with changes in profit or loss, based on:

 

  - the entity’s business model to manage financial assets; and
  - the characteristics of contractual cash flows of the financial asset.

According to the business model Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. applies for managing financial assets, they have been classified into the following categories:

Amortized Cost

The financial and profit or loss effect the calculation of the amortized cost, as set out in I.F.R.S. 9,has for the Company for financial debt implies a decrease of $1,335.

 

(b) Equity Investments

The equity method was used for the measurement of equity investments and each company’s interim financial statements as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017 have been used (See Note 10 to the separate interim financial statements). The shareholders’ equity arising from their interim financial statements have been corrected by the effect the application of I.F.R.S. has had thereon. The effect of adjustments represents a financial and profit or loss increase of $2,956,806 and $27,067, respectively.

 

(c) Intangible Assets

According to I.F.R.S., an intangible asset is an identifiable non-monetary asset that has no physical substance. In order to be recognized, the Bank should have control thereof and the asset should generate future economic benefits.

Under accounting standards in force, intangible assets that do not meet I.F.R.S. requirements to be capitalized were recognized. The adjustment relates to the derecognition of such assets and the reversal of the accumulated amortization and the amortization for the period. The effect of adjustments represents a financial decrease of $805 and a profit or loss increase of $4,837. In addition, it is estimated that during this fiscal year intangible assets will be fully amortized. Therefore, they will not cause any financial impact when the application of the I.F.R.S. becomes fully effective for the fiscal year 2018.

I.F.R.S. 1 APPLICATION

I.F.R.S. 1 allows entities that adopt I.F.R.S. for the first time to consider certain one-time exemptions from the principle of retrospective application of I.F.R.S. in force for the closing of interim financial statements as of December 31, 2018. Such exemptions have been established by the IASB to make the first application of those standards simpler. In preparing the adjustments to Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s interim financial statements considered individually no exemption considered by I.F.R.S. 1 has been made.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

NOTE 2. CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of the account was as follows:

 

                Notes                   Schedules             06.30.17
      (unaudited)      
             12.31.16      

Cash

                19      20  

Due from Banks – Checking Accounts

    11           20      300  

Total

                      39        320  

NOTE 3. OTHER RECEIVABLES

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of the account was as follows:

 

  Current

             Notes                   Schedules             06.30.17
      (unaudited)      
             12.31.16      

Tax Credits

                3,246      2,681  

Miscellaneous Receivables

                       

Recoverable Expenses

                2,871      30,241  

Sundry Debtors

    11           23,272      128  

Prepaid Expenses

                445      61  

Others

    11           139      9,052  

Allowance for Impairment of Value of Miscellaneous Receivables

          E     (2,871)      (2,871)  

Total

      9               27,102        39,292  
                                 
  Non-current        Notes        Schedules        06.30.17
(unaudited)
       12.31.16

Tax Credits

                       

Minimum Presumed Income Tax Receivables

    1.G.           4,615       4,494  

Allowance for Impairment of Minimum Presumed Income Tax

    1.G.     E     (4,615)       (4,494)  

Deferred Tax Asset, Net

    1.G. and 13           177,519       150,171  

Allowance for Impairment of Value of Deferred Tax Asset

    1.G. and 13     E     (177,519)       (150,171)  

Total

                      -         -  

NOTE 4. FINANCIAL DEBT

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of the account was as follows:

 

  Current        Notes        Schedules        06.30.17
(unaudited)
       12.31.16

Bank Debt

    11           49,297       -  

Notes

    9 and 15           281,463       363,956  

Total

                      330,760         363,956  

NOTE 5. SALARIES AND SOCIAL SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of the account was as follows:

 

  Current        Notes        Schedules        06.30.17
(unaudited)
       12.31.16

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

                63       222  

Provision for Bonuses

                32       100  

Provision for Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

                66       -  

Provision for Retirement Insurance

                -       2,321  

Others

                5       9  

Total

      9               166         2,652  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 31, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

NOTE 6. TAX LIABILITIES

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of the account was as follows:

 

  Current        Notes        Schedules        06.30.17
(unaudited)
       12.31.16

Income Tax – Withholdings to Be Deposited/Tax Credit

                3       192  

Provision for Tax on Personal Property – Substitute Taxpayer

                -       27,370  

Provision for Turnover Tax

                -       -  

Total

      9               3         27,562  

NOTE 7. OTHER LIABILITIES

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of the account was as follows:

 

  Current        Notes        Schedules        06.30.17
(unaudited)
       12.31.16  

Sundry Creditors

                4,615       449  

Provision for Expenses

    11     G     5,014       5,598  

Guarantee Deposit of Directors

                3       2  

Total

      9               9,632         6,049  

 

  Non-current        Notes        Schedules        06.30.17
(unaudited)
       12.31.16

Guarantee Deposit of Directors

                6       6  

Total

      9               6         6  

NOTE 8. CAPITAL STATUS

 

The capital status as of the dates referenced was as follows:

 

Capital Stock        Face Value        Restated at Constant
Currency
      Subscribed         Paid-in         Registered        

Balances as of 12.31.15

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

Balances as of 12.31.16

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

Balances as of 06.30.17 (unaudited)

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

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

 

As of June 30, 2017, 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 (*)

    34,773       26,518       220,915       100       3       9,632  

2nd Quarter (*)

    -       1       109,845       -       -       -  

3rd Quarter (*)

    -       583       -       -       -       -  

4th Quarter (*)

    -       -       -       66       -       -  

After One Year (*)

    -       -       -       -       -       6  

Subtotal Falling Due

    34,773       27,102       330,760       166       3       9,638  

No Set Due Date

    23,826,856       -       -       -       -       -  

Total

    23,861,629       27,102       330,760       166       3       9,638  

Non-interest Bearing

    23,855,944       27,102       -       166       3       9,638  

At Variable Rate

    -       -       281,463       -       -       -  

At Fixed Rate

    5,685       -       49,297       -       -       -  

Total

      23,861,629         27,102         330,760         166         3         9,638  

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

 

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NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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:         06.30.17 (unaudited)  
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.

       Ordinary          19,000          95.00000          95.00000    

Galicia Warrants S.A.

       Ordinary          875,000          87.50000          87.50000    

Net Investment S.A. (in liquidation)

       Ordinary          10,500          87.50000          87.50000    

Galicia Valores S.A.

       Ordinary          10,000          1.00000          1.00000    

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

         Ordinary            162,447            87.50034            87.50034    

(*) Ordinary shares A and B.

 

 

Information as of:         12.31.16  
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.

       Ordinary          19,000          95.00000          95.00000    

Galicia Warrants S.A.

       Ordinary          875,000          87.50000          87.50000    

Net Investment S.A. (in liquidation)

       Ordinary          10,500          87.50000          87.50000    

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

         Ordinary            162,447            87.50034            87.50034    

(*) Ordinary shares A and B.

 

The financial position and results of operations of the companies in which Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. holds a direct
equity investment as of period/fiscal year-end are as follows:

 

 
Information as of:         06.30.17 (unaudited)  
Company                Assets                          Liabilities                 

  Shareholders’

Equity  

             Net Income    
                                             

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

       250,395,320          228,345,653          22,049,667          3,143,790    

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

       6,798,233          5,701,259          1,096,974          131,474    

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

       293,465          90,927          202,538          192,654    

Galicia Warrants S.A.

       99,141          53,457          45,684          5,634    

Net Investment S.A. (in liquidation)

       276          1          275          17    

Galicia Valores S.A.

       160,360          32,142          128,218          45,483    

Sudamericana Holding S.A.(*)

         1,258,113            18,120            1,239,993            533,762    

(*) Income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017.

                   
                   
Information as of:         12.31.16    06.30.16  
(unaudited)  
 
                                                 
Company        Assets          Liabilities         

  Shareholders’

Equity  

         Net Income    
                                             

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.

       209,306,331          190,400,460          18,905,871          2,299,272    

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

       5,893,851          4,678,351          1,215,500          133,396    

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

       280,237          73,502          206,735          67,776    

Galicia Warrants S.A.

       112,504          54,454          58,050          10,760    

Net Investment S.A. (in liquidation)

       262          4          258          25    

Sudamericana Holding S.A.(*)

         1,029,861            10,716            1,019,145            397,416    

(*) Income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016.

On January 12, 2017, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. accepted an offer made by Mr. Julio Alfredo Fraomeni and Galeno Capital S.A.U. to buy its whole non-controlling interest in Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. The closing of the transaction is subject to the prior compliance with the conditions set out in the offer, including obtaining the approval of the relevant authorities.

 

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NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

The Company does not expect this transaction to have a significant impact on the Company’s shareholders’ equity.

During the current period, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. accepted an offer to sell 1% of the equity interest in Galicia Valores S.A. held by Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A., representing 10,000 shares.

NOTE 11. SECTION 33 OF LAW 19550 – CORPORATIONS LAW

 

The interim 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        06.30.17
(unaudited)
       12.31.16  

Cash and Due from Banks – Checking Accounts

    2           -       269  

Investments – Special Checking Account

    9     D     121       115  

Total

                      121         384  
                                 
  Liabilities        Notes        Schedules        06.30.17
(unaudited)
       12.31.16

Financial Debt in $

    4           49,297       -  

Other Liabilities – Provision for Expenses

    7 and 9           334       300  

Total

                      49,631         300  
                                 
  Income        Notes        Schedules        06.30.17
(unaudited)
       06.30.16
(unaudited)

Financial Income – Interest on Promissory Notes Receivable

                -       9,642  

Total

                      -         9,642  
                                 
  Expenses        Notes        Schedules        06.30.17
(unaudited)
       06.30.16
(unaudited)

Administrative Expenses

          H            

Other Operating Expenses

                2,013       1,991  

Other Expenses

                33       21  

Financial Expenses – Interest on Financial Debt

                1,556       10,313  

Total

                      3,602         12,325  

GALICIA WARRANTS S.A.

  Assets        Notes          Schedules          06.30.17
(unaudited)
       12.31.16  

Other Receivables – Sundry Debtors

    3 and 9           15,750       -  

Other Receivables – Others

    3 and 9           -       8,750  

Total

                      15,750         8,750  

COMPAÑÍA FINANCIERA ARGENTINA S.A.

  Assets            Notes              Schedules          06.30.17
    (unaudited)    
             12.31.16      

Other Receivables – Sundry Debtors

    3 and 9           7,500       -  

Total

                      7,500         -  

NOTE 12. RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS

 

Pursuant to Section 70 of the General 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.

 

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NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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 12.31.15

    108,120       5,052       1,746       164       115,082  

Charge to Income

    51,001       (5,052)       132       (1,116)       44,965  

Expiration of Tax Loss Carry-forwards

    (9,822)       -       -       -       (9,822)  

Others

    (1,228)       -       700       952       424  

Balances as of 12.31.16

    148,071       -       2,578       -       150,649  

Charge to Income

    26,623       -       42       (21)       26,644  

Expiration of Tax Loss Carry-forwards (Schedule E)

    -       -       -       -       -  

Others (Schedule E)

    209       -       -       21       230  

Balances as of 06.30.17 (unaudited)

      174,903         -         2,620         -         177,523  

 

  Liabilities       

Bank Premises and  

Equipment  

       Investments          Others          Total  

Balances as of 12.31.15

    16       191       85       292  

Charge to Income

    8       260       -       268  

Others

    (24)       -       (58)       (82)  

Balances as of 12.31.16

    -       451       27       478  

Charge to Income

    (5)       (698)       (1)       (704)  

Others (Schedule E)

    -       247       (16)       231  

Balances as of 06.30.17 (unaudited)

      (5)         -         10         5  

Net deferred tax assets as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 amounted to $177,519 and $150,171, respectively.

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

Tax loss carry-forwards recorded by the Company, pending being used, amount to approximately $430,460, pursuant to the following breakdown:

 

Year of Generation        Amount          Year Due        Deferred Tax Assets  

2012

    37,359       2017     13,076  

2013

    110,306       2018     38,606  

2014

    61,643       2019     21,575  

2015

    68,036       2020     23,813  

2016

    146,315       2021     51,210  

2017

    76,065       2022     26,623  

Balances as of 06.30.17 (unaudited)

      499,724                 174,903  

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

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:

 

         

06.30.17

        (unaudited)        

      

06.30.16

        (unaudited)        

Book Income Before Income Tax

    3,436,330       2,723,223  

Income Tax Rate in Force

    35%       35%  

Result for the Period at the Tax Rate

    1,202,716       953,128  

Permanent Differences at the Tax Rate

           

Increase in Income Tax

           

Expenses not Included in Tax Return

    943       2,780  

Other Causes

    1,693       1,692  

Decrease in Income Tax

           

Loss on Investments in Related Institutions

    (1,231,888)       (980,494)  

Other Causes

    (812)       -  

Allowance for Impairment of Value (Schedule E)

    27,348       22,894  

Total Income Tax Charge Recorded

      -         -  

 

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NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 31, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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

 

                  06.30.17          
(unaudited)
               06.30.16          
(unaudited)

Total Income Tax Charge Recorded

    -       -  

Temporary Differences

           

Variation in Deferred Tax Assets

    26,644       22,928  

Variation in Deferred Tax Liabilities

    704       (34)  

Allowance for Impairment of Value (Schedule E)

    (27,348)       (22,894)  

Total Tax Determined for Tax Purposes

      -         -  

NOTE 14. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Below is a breakdown of the earnings per share as of June 30, 2017 and 2016:

 

                  06.30.17          
(unaudited)
               06.30.16          
(unaudited)

Income for the Period

    3,436,330       2,723,223  

Outstanding Ordinary Shares Weighted Average

    1,300,265       1,300,265  

Diluted Ordinary Shares Weighted Average

    1,300,265       1,300,265  

Earnings per Ordinary Share (*)

           

Basic

    2.6428       2.0944  

Diluted

      2.6428         2.0944  

(*) Figures stated in Pesos.

NOTE 15. GLOBAL PROGRAM FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES

 

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 denominated 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 non-adjustable, 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.

Apart from that, 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.

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 the proceedings to begin to increase the amount of the program. On April 25, 2013, the C.N.V. authorized an increase in the maximum amount of the issuance of Simple Notes under the Global Program, not convertible into shares, for up to a F.V. of US$100,000 or its equivalent in other currencies.

 

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NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 31, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

On May 9, 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.

On July 27, 2015, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. issued Class VII Notes for a total amount of $160,000, maturing on July 27, 2017. Such Notes shall accrue interest at an annual nominal fixed rate of 27% during the first nine months and at a variable rate of BADLAR plus a nominal annual 4.25% rate for the following 15 months. Interest shall be paid on a quarterly basis, from October 27, 2015, and amortization shall be paid in one installment upon maturity.

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the following Notes issued in Pesos were outstanding:

 

Class            F.V. Amount                      Term                    Maturity Date            Interest Rate         Book Value $  
                             06.30.17        
(unaudited)
                  12.31.16          
V Series II(1)       $78,200        36 months     01.31.17     Variable Badlar +
5.25%
       -          81,632    

VI Series II

 

      $109,845        36 months     10.23.17     Variable Badlar +
4.25%
       114,746          115,114    

VII

 

        $160,000          24 months       07.27.17        (2)          166,717            167,210    

(1) Settled upon maturity.

(2) Annual nominal 27% fixed rate during the first nine months, and variable BADLAR plus a nominal annual 4.25% rate for the following 15 months.

The net proceeds arising from the placement of the Notes were used in working capital in the Argentine Republic and/or refinancing liabilities and/or payment of capital contributions to controlled or affiliated companies, giving priority to better fund management and to enhance returns derived from the issuance, in compliance with the provisions set forth in Section 36 of Notes Law.

The working capital concept may include, in the case of the Company, among others, investments in affiliated companies, financial investments such as time deposits, financial placements, mutual funds and cash and due from banks.

Subsequent to the date of these interim financial statements, the Class VII Notes were paid off upon maturity.

NOTE 16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On July 13, 2017, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s Board of Directors decided to call for an Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on August 15, 2017, in order to submit to the consideration of the shareholders a proposed increase in Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s capital stock by means of the issuance of up to 150,000,000 ordinary book-entry Class “B” shares, entitled to one vote per share and with a face value of $1 each, and also entitled to dividends on an equal footing with such ordinary book-entry shares outstanding at the time of the issuance, to be offered for public subscription in the country and/or abroad.

 

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SCHEDULE A – FIXED ASSETS AND INVESTMENTS IN ASSETS OF A SIMILAR NATURE

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

Main Account

       At
Beginning
of Fiscal
Year
         Increases          Decreases         

Balance at
Period-

end

         Depreciation(*)            Net  
  Book  
  Value  
         Net Book
Value for
Previous
Fiscal Year
 
                    Accumulated
at Beginning
of Year
        Decreases         Annual
Rate %
       

Amount for
the Period /

Fiscal Year

        Accumulated
at Period-end
         

Vehicles

      -         843         -         843         -         -         20         17         17         826         -  

Totals as of 06.30.17 (unaudited)

      -         843         -         843         -         -                   17         17         826         -  

Totals as of 12.31.16

        -           -           -           -           -           -                       -           -           -           -  

(*) See Note 1.E.

 

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SCHEDULE B – GOODWILL

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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 /
Fiscal
Year
        Accumulated
at Period-end
         

Goodwill (Schedule C)        

      43,052         -         -         43,052         37,410         -         10         4,837         42,247         805         5,642  

Totals as of 06.30.17 (unaudited)

      43,052         -         -         43,052         37,410         -                   4,837         42,247         805         -  

Totals as of 12.31.16

        43,052           -           -           43,052           27,736           -                       9,674           37,410           -           5,642  

(*) See Note 1.D.

 

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SCHEDULE C – INVESTMENTS IN SHARES AND OTHER NEGOTIABLE SECURITIES – EQUITY INVESTMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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
           Book Value
as of
06.30.17
(unaudited)
          

Book Value  

as of  

12.31.16  

 

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.

      Ord. “A”              0.001         101                                                    
      Ord. “B”         0.001           562,326,550                                                    
                          562,326,651           3,384,304         -           22,512,060           22,512,060           19,374,942    
      Goodwill (**)                             43,052         -         -         805         5,642    

Galicia Administradora de Fondos Comunes de Inversión S.A.

      Ordinary         0.001         19,000         39,481         -         192,411         192,411         196,398    

Galicia Warrants S.A.

      Ordinary         0.001         875,000         11,829         -         39,973         39,973         50,794    

Galicia Valores S.A.

      Ordinary         0.001         10,000         907         -         1,282         1,282         -    

Net Investment S.A. (in liquidation)

      Ordinary         0.001         10,500         22,341         -         241         241         226    

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

      Ordinary         0.001         162,447         42,918         -         1,080,084         1,080,084         885,851    

Total Non-current Investments

                                                            3,544,832               -               23,826,051               23,826,856               20,513,853    

(*) 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, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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

          06.30.17           562,327         3,143,790         22,049,667         100.00000  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

     

Administration of
Mutual Funds

 
 
      06.30.17         20         192,654         202,538         95.00000  

Galicia Warrants S.A.

     

Issuance of Warrants

        06.30.17         1,000         5,634         45,684         87.50000  

Galicia Valores S.A.

     

Settlement and
Clearing Agent and
Trading Agent – Own

 
 
 
      06.30.17         1,000         45,483         128,219         1.00000  

Net Investment S.A. (in liquidation)

     

Information
Technology

 
 
      06.30.17         12         17         275         87.50000  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.(**)

       

Financial and
Investment Activities

 
 
            06.30.17               186               533,762               1,239,993               87.50034  

(*) See Note 10.

(**) For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017.

 

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SCHEDULE D – OTHER INVESTMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

 

  Main Account and Characteristics              Notes                  Schedules           

      06.30.17      

(unaudited)

               12.31.16          

Current Investments (*)

                       

Deposits in Special Checking Accounts

    11     G     5,806     5,578  

Mutual Funds

                -       18,854  

Government Securities - Lebacs

                -       138,547  

Shares(**)

    10           28,967     36,480  

Total

                      34,773       199,459  

(*) Include accrued interest, if applicable.

(**) Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. See Note 10.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE E – ALLOWANCES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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

    150,171       27,348             177,519       150,171  

Impairment of Miscellaneous Receivables

    2,871       -       -       2,871       2,871  

Impairment of Minimum Presumed Income Tax Receivables

    4,494       121       -       4,615       4,494  

Total as of 06.30.17 (unaudited)

    157,536       27,469       -       185,005       -  

Total as of 12.31.16

      121,779         45,582         9,825       -         157,536

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE G – FOREIGN CURRENCY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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 06.30.17

(unaudited)

       Amount and Type of Foreign
Currency
      

Amount in

Argentine

  Pesos ($) as  
of 12.31.16

Assets

                                         

Current Assets

                                                                               

Investments

                                         

Deposits in Special Checking Accounts

    US$     349.69       16.5985       5,805       US$     351.82       5,577  

Total Current Assets

                      5,805                   5,577  

Total Assets

                      5,805                    5,577  

Liabilities

                                         

Current Liabilities

                                         

Other Liabilities

                                         

Suppliers

    US$     21.32       16.5985       354                    

Provision for Expenses

    US$     171.58       16.5985       2,848       US$     271.78       4,308  

Total Current Liabilities

                      3,202                   4,308  

Total Liabilities

                                  3,202                             4,308  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE H – INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SECTION 64, SUBSECTION B) OF LAW NO. 19550

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

            Total as of 06.30.17    
(unaudited)    
      

  Administrative    

  Expenses    

      

  Total as of 06.30.16    

(unaudited)    

Personnel Expenses

    26,345       26,345       5,457  

Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

    17,800       17,800       10,884  

Other Fees

    5,750       5,750       4,566  

Taxes

    3,488       3,488       5,944  

Depreciation of Fixed Assets

    17       17       68  

Other Operating Expenses (*)

    196       196       250  

Others (*)

    1,458       1,458       1,764  

Expenses Corresponding to the “Global Program for the Issuance of Notes”

    71       71       275  

Totals

      55,125         55,125         29,208  

(*) 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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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

SUPPLEMENTARY AND EXPLANATORY STATEMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

1. GENERAL ISSUES REGARDING THE COMPANY’S ACTIVITIES:

 

a. SIGNIFICANT SPECIFIC LEGAL SYSTEMS ENTAILING CONTINGENT EXPIRATION OR RESURGENCE OF BENEFITS ENVISAGED BY THOSE REGULATIONS

 

None.

b. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE COMPANY ACTIVITIES OR OTHER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT OCCURRED DURING THE FISCAL YEARS COVERED BY THE INTERIM 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.

2. CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIVABLES AND DEBT BALANCES INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

 

a. PAST DUE

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company did not have any past due receivables or debts.

b. WITHOUT DUE DATE

 

Receivables: See Note 9 to the interim financial statements.

Debts: See Note 9 to the interim financial statements.

c. TO FALL DUE

 

Receivables: See Note 9 to the interim financial statements.

Debts: See Note 9 to the interim financial statements.

3. 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 interim financial statements.

Debts: See Notes 1.A., 1.B. and 9 and Schedule G to the interim financial statements.

4. BREAKDOWN OF PERCENTAGE OF EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN COMPANIES UNDER 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 interim financial statements.

5. RECEIVABLES FROM OR LOANS GRANTED TO DIRECTORS OR SYNDICS OR THEIR RELATIVES UP TO THE SECOND DEGREE INCLUSIVE

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were no receivables from or loans granted to directors or syndics or their relatives up to the second degree inclusive.

6. PHYSICAL INVENTORY OF INVENTORIES: FREQUENCY AND SCOPE OF THE PHYSICAL INVENTORIES OF INVENTORIES

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company did not have any inventories.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SUPPLEMENTARY AND EXPLANATORY STATEMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

7. 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.

8. RECOVERABLE VALUES: CRITERIA FOLLOWED TO DETERMINE THE SIGNIFICANT RECOVERABLE VALUES OF INVENTORIES, FIXED ASSETS AND OTHER ASSETS, USED AS LIMIT FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE ACCOUNTING VALUATIONS

 

See Notes 1.C., 1.D. and 1.E. to the interim financial statements.

9. INSURANCE POLICIES FOR TANGIBLE ASSETS

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of insurance policies taken out by the Company for its fixed assets was as follows:

 

Insured Assets        Risks Covered        Insured Amount as of
06.30.17 (unaudited)
       Book Value as of
06.30.17 (unaudited)
       Book Value as of
12.31.16

Vehicles

     

Theft, Robbery, Fire or   Total Loss

      952       826       -  

10. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CONTINGENCIES:

 

a. 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.

b. CONTINGENCIES WHICH, AT THE DATE OF THE INTERIM 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, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were no contingencies which are not of remote occurrence and the effects of which on Shareholders’ Equity have not been given accounting recognition.

11. IRREVOCABLE ADVANCES TOWARDS FUTURE SHARE SUBSCRIPTIONS: STATUS OF CAPITALIZATION ARRANGEMENTS

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were no irrevocable contributions towards future share subscriptions.

12. CUMULATIVE UNPAID DIVIDENDS ON PREFERRED SHARES

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were no cumulative unpaid dividends on preferred shares.

13. 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 interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, 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 interim financial statements.

2) See Notes 3 and 9 to the interim financial statements.

3) See Schedule E to the interim financial statements.

b) Inventories:

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company did not have any inventories.

B. NON-CURRENT ASSETS

 

a) Receivables: See Schedule E.

b) Inventories:

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company did not have any inventories.

c) Investments:

See Note 10 and Schedule C to the interim financial statements.

d) Fixed Assets:

1) As of June 30, 2017, the Company did not have any technically appraised fixed assets, whereas as of December 31, 2016, the Company did not have any fixed assets.

2) As of June 30, 2017, the Company did not have any obsolete fixed assets which have a book value, whereas as of December 31, 2016, the Company did not have any fixed assets.

e) Intangible Assets:

1) See Note 1.D, and Schedules B and C to the interim financial statements.

2) As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were no deferred charges.

C. CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

a) Liabilities:

1) See Note 9 to the interim financial statements.

2) See Notes 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 to the interim financial statements.

D. PROVISIONS

 

See Schedule E.

E. FOREIGN CURRENCY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

See Note 1.B. and Schedule G to the interim financial statements.

F. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

1) As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Shareholders’ Equity did not include the “Irrevocable Advances towards Future Share Issues” account.

2) As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, 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.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

2) See Notes 9 and 11 to the interim financial statements.

3) As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, 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 interim financial statements.

5) As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the breakdown of insurance policies taken out by the Company for its fixed assets was as follows:

 

Insured Assets        Risks Covered        Insured Amount as of
06.30.17 (unaudited)
       Book Value as of
06.30.17 (unaudited)
       Book Value as of
12.31.16

Vehicles

     

Theft, Robbery, Fire or Total Loss

      952       826       -  

6) As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were no contingencies highly likely to occur which have not been given accounting recognition.

7) As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, 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 interim financial statements.

Buenos Aires, August 8, 2017.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

The Company’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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s position as one of the leading companies in Argentina. This strategy shall be carried out by supplementing the operations and business conducted by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. through equity investments in companies and undertakings, either existing or to be created, engaged in financial activities as they are understood in the modern economy.

The income for the period ended as of June 30, 2017 amounted to $3,436,330. This income has been mainly generated as a consequence of the measurement of equity investments in subsidiaries.

The General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 26, 2016 resolved, pursuant to the rules and regulations in force, to allocate Unappropriated Retained Earnings as of December 31, 2015, as follows:

 

- To Cash Dividends

      $         150,000  

- To Discretionary Reserve

      $         4,188,397  

On January 12, 2017, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. accepted an offer made by Mr. Julio Alfredo Fraomeni and Galeno Capital S.A.U. to buy its entire non-controlling interest in Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. The closing of the transaction is subject to the prior compliance with the conditions set out in the offer, including obtaining the approval of the relevant authorities.

The Company does not believe that this transaction will have a significant impact on the Company’s shareholders’ equity.

The General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2017 resolved, pursuant to the rules and regulations in force, to allocate Unappropriated Retained Earnings as of December 31, 2016, as follows:

 

- To Cash Dividends

          $     240,000  

- To Discretionary Reserve

          $     5,777,878  

On July 13, 2017, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.‘s Board of Directors decided to call for an Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on August 15, 2017, in order to submit to the consideration of the shareholders a proposed increase in Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s capital stock by means of the issuance of up to 150,000,000 ordinary book-entry Class “B” shares, entitled to one vote per share and with a face value of $1 each, and also entitled to dividends on an equal footing with such ordinary book-entry shares outstanding at the time of the issuance, to be offered for public subscription in the country and/or abroad.

FINANCIAL STRUCTURE – MAIN ACCOUNTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

 

          06.30.17
(unaudited)
       06.30.16
(unaudited)
       06.30.15
(unaudited)
       06.30.14
(unaudited)
       06.30.13
(unaudited)

Assets

                             

Cash and Due from Banks

    33,333,039       28,438,535       10,875,468       14,687,978       8,249,087  

Government and Private Securities

    29,717,131       29,804,321       19,660,902       10,322,671       3,803,370  

Loans

    159,873,447       109,333,878       79,661,673       58,846,394       48,276,641  

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

    17,485,611       21,752,462       13,988,769       6,473,005       5,185,908  

Receivables from Financial Leases

    1,209,876       828,159       1,014,060       1,084,585       985,189  

Equity Investments

    45,288       51,774       50,803       57,165       78,719  

Bank Premises and Equipment, Miscellaneous Assets and Intangible Assets

    7,485,855       5,623,159       4,069,725       3,307,373       2,706,343  

Other Assets

    4,023,278       4,017,390       2,661,604       1,642,805       1,383,734  

Total Assets

      253,173,525         199,849,678         131,983,004         96,421,976         70,668,991  

 

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INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

          06.30.17
(unaudited)
       06.30.16
(unaudited)
      06.30.15
(unaudited)
       06.30.14
(unaudited)
      06.30.13
(unaudited)

Liabilities

                             

Deposits

    158,152,416       118,113,707       77,240,842       58,564,028       44,131,259  

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

    57,654,262       53,954,427       35,152,975       23,393,021       16,361,853  

Subordinated Notes

    4,260,595       3,881,183       2,249,802       1,916,614       1,334,391  

Other Liabilities

    7,972,360       5,618,241       4,394,808       3,456,099       2,553,462  

Minority Interest

    1,584,863       1,224,076       891,346       659,635       781,558  

Total Liabilities

    229,624,496       182,791,634       119,929,773       87,989,397       65,162,523  

Shareholders’ Equity

    23,549,029       17,058,044       12,053,231       8,432,579       5,506,468  

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

      253,173,525         199,849,678         131,983,004         96,421,976         70,668,991  

 

INCOME STATEMENT – MAIN ACCOUNTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

 

          06.30.17
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       06.30.16
(unaudited)
      06.30.15
(unaudited)
       06.30.14
(unaudited)
      06.30.13
(unaudited)

Net Financial Income

    10,818,780       7,352,219       5,420,778       4,785,937       3,060,178  

Net Income from Services

    7,054,612       4,650,474       3,630,264       2,522,752       1,961,905  

Provision for Loan Losses

    2,605,594       1,341,437       1,074,740       1,248,470       875,684  

Administrative Expenses

    10,866,494       8,011,582       5,845,833       4,343,128       3,543,351  

Net Income from Financial Brokerage

    4,401,304       2,649,674       2,130,469       1,717,091       603,048  

Other Miscellaneous Income

    1,099,834       1,594,483       985,751       768,637       543,857  

Income Tax

    2,064,808       1,520,934       1,209,413       961,783       486,165  

Net Income

      3,436,330         2,723,223         1,906,807         1,523,945         660,740  

STRUCTURE OF THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

          06.30.17
(unaudited)
       06.30.16
(unaudited)
       06.30.15
(unaudited)
       06.30.14
(unaudited)
       06.30.13
(unaudited)

Funds (Used in) / Provided by Operating Activities

    (18,322,428)       7,098,820       701,208       4,097,519       (1,433,885)  

Funds Used in Investing Activities

    (620,760)       (657,936)       (330,041)       (192,211)       (163,999)  

Funds (Used in) / Provided by Financing Activities

    (244,612)       1,259,636       514,540       233,922       746,512  

Financial Results and by Holding of Cash and Cash Equivalents

    1,566,714       2,487,895       408,077       1,276,774       283,155  

Total Funds (Used) / Provided during the Period

      (17,621,086)         10,188,415         1,293,784         5,416,004         (568,217)  

RATIOS

 

LIQUIDITY

Since the consolidated accounts mainly stem from Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., the individual liquidity ratio for the Bank is detailed as follows:

 

                06.30.17      
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             06.30.16      
(unaudited)
             06.30.15      
(unaudited)
             06.30.14      
(unaudited)
             06.30.13      
(unaudited)

Liquid Assets(*) as a Percentage of Transactional Deposits

    57.89       92.09       76.94       84.82       53.15  

Liquid Assets(*) as a Percentage of Total Deposits

      36.99         46.48         37.41         40.11         25.63  

(*) Liquid Assets include cash and 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.

 

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INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

SOLVENCY

 

                06.30.17      
(unaudited)
             06.30.16      
(unaudited)
             06.30.15      
(unaudited)
             06.30.14      
(unaudited)
             06.30.13      
(unaudited)

Solvency

      10.26         9.33         10.05         9.58         8.45  

CAPITAL ASSETS

 

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             06.30.16      
(unaudited)
             06.30.15      
(unaudited)
             06.30.14      
(unaudited)
             06.30.13      
(unaudited)

Capital Assets(*)

      2.97         2.84         3.12         3.49         3.94  

(*) Equity investments, bank premises and equipment, miscellaneous assets and intangible assets/total assets.

PROFITABILITY

 

                06.30.17      
(unaudited)
             06.30.16      
(unaudited)
             06.30.15      
(unaudited)
             06.30.14      
(unaudited)
             06.30.13      
(unaudited)

Return on Average Assets(*)

    3.10       3.38       3.66       3.68       2.34  

Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity(*)

      31.45         34.60         34.06         39.27         25.77  

(*) Annualized.

EQUITY INVESTMENTS

 

BANCO DE GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES S.A.

Founded in 1905, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. 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. Through affiliated companies and a variety of distribution channels, the Bank offers a full spectrum of financial services to both individual and corporate customers. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. operates one of the most extensive and diversified distribution networks of the Argentine private financial sector, offering 553 branches, together with 85 points of contact gathered between regional credit-card companies and Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

In the first six months of fiscal year 2017, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. recorded net income amounting to $3,143,790, $844,518 higher than that recorded the previous fiscal year, representing a 36.7% increase. The increase in income, when compared to the same period of fiscal year 2016, mainly resulted from the increase of $5,666,270 in net operating income (net financial income plus net income from services).

This effect was mainly mitigated by higher: i) administrative expenses of $2,736,728, and ii) provisions for loan losses of $1,264,157.

Net operating income for the first six months of fiscal year 2017 amounted to $17,939,769, a 46.2% increase as compared to the $12,273,499 recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year. This positive evolution was due to an increase in net income from: i) net financial income (amounting to $3,445,060, or 47.8%), as a result of the increase in the volumes traded during the period, mitigated by a decrease in the financial margin; ii) net income from services (amounting to $2,221,210, or 43.9%), the most outstanding of which are commissions related to national and regional credit cards, deposit accounts and foreign trade. Administrative expenses totaled $10,465,398, representing a 35.4% increase. Personnel expenses increased by 34.2% mainly due to the salary increase agreed upon with unions. The remaining administrative expenses totaled $4,717,171, 36.9% higher than those as of the same date in the prior fiscal year primarily due to higher tax expenses, movement of funds, maintenance and preservation, electricity and communications, rentals and security services, as a result of the higher activity level and the evolution of costs related to the different services rendered to Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. Provisions for loan losses amounted to $2,605,594, 94.2% higher than those recorded in the same six-month period of the previous fiscal year, mainly as a result of the evolution of the arrears related to the individuals portfolio.

 

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INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

Total financing to the private sector amounted to $182,134,487, showing a 43.3% growth during the last twelve months, and total deposits reached $158,623,493, growing 34.1% when compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year. As of June 30, 2017, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.’s estimated share in loans to the private sector was 10.4%, while in deposits from the private sector was 9.5%, when compared to 9.5% and 9.6%, respectively, for the previous fiscal year.

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 Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. in this company is 87.5%. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. holds the remaining 12.5%.

The insurance business undertaken by the Company is one of the most important aspects of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’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 $1,564,340 during the period commenced on January 1, 2017 and ended on June 30, 2017. As of June 30, 2017, these companies had approximately 6.2 million policies/certificates in all their insurance lines.

From a commercial standpoint, within a more favorable context, the company maintains its purpose of taking advantage of the greater demand for insurance coverage to significantly increase the companies’ sales.

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 Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., which holds a 12.5% interest.

The company has its corporate headquarters in Buenos Aires and an office in the city of San Miguel de Tucumán, through which it carries out its transactions in the warrants market as well as other services related to its main activity, for different regional economies and geographic areas of the country.

Based on the experience and understanding of the warrant as a security instrument in the financial market, the company set as a policy to spread the quality of the service provided and improve it through the certification of ISO 9001 Standards; its main focus, during fiscal year 2016, is the improvement to Merchandise Storage and Custody, and Marketing processes.

At the end of the first half of fiscal year 2017, deposit certificates and warrants issued amounted to $1,057,513, regarding merchandise under custody located in different productive regions throughout the country, whereas income from services amounted to $40,110.

Galicia Warrants S.A. continues to work with the purpose of rendering its customers the best quality and more reliable service that is better tailored to meet their needs.

GALICIA ADMINISTRADORA DE FONDOS S.A.

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.’s shareholders are the Company, holding 95% of the shares, and Galicia Valores S.A., holding the remaining 5%.

 

 

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INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($)

 

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. administers the FIMA mutual funds distributed by Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A., in its capacity as custodial agent of collective investment products corresponding to mutual funds, through its broad channel network, such as branches, electronic banking, phone banking, and to different customer segments (institutional, corporate and individual customers).

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.’s shareholders’ equity increased by 71.7% during this fiscal year, whereas the industry of mutual funds increased by 49.2% during the same period.

The equity managed by the industry as of June 30, 2017 amounted to $481,862 million, out of which $64,121 million is held by Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. under the management of FIMA Funds.

OUTLOOK

 

For the second half of fiscal year 2017, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s results of operations will mainly depend on the development of the Argentine economy, and, particularly, the evolution of the financial system as a whole.

Buenos Aires, August 8, 2017.