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Exhibit 99.1

GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

 

 

 

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET      2  
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT      4  
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME      5  
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      6  
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS      8  
NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND BASIS FOR PREPARATION      10  
NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES      25  
NOTE 3. TRANSITION TO IFRS      26  
NOTE 4. FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES      38  
NOTE 5. EQUITY INVESTMENTS AND RELATED PARTIES      42  
NOTE 6. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS      45  
NOTE 7. NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS      46  
NOTE 8. OTHER DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY IFRS      47  
NOTE 9. INCOME STATEMENT BREAKDOWN      53  
NOTE 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL BANK      55  
SCHEDULE A – BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES      71  
SCHEDULE B – CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACTIVITIES BY STATUS AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED      73  
SCHEDULE C – CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACTIVITIES      75  
SCHEDULE D – BREAKDOWN BY TERM OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACTIVITIES      76  
SCHEDULE F – CHANGES IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT      77  
SCHEDULE G – CHANGES IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS      78  
SCHEDULE H – CONCENTRATION OF DEPOSITS      79  
SCHEDULE I – BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERM      80  
SCHEDULE J – CHANGES IN PROVISIONS      81  
SCHEDULE L – FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES      82  
SCHEDULE O – DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS      84  
SCHEDULE R – VALUE ADJUSTMENT BY LOSSES – ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES      85  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017      86  
INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2018      104  
SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET      109  
SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT      110  
SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME      110  
SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      111  
SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS      112  


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND BASIS FOR PREPARATION      113  
NOTE 4. FAIR VALUES      127  
NOTE 5. EQUITY INVESTMENTS AND RELATED PARTIES      128  
NOTE 6. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS      130  
NOTE 7. NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS      131  
NOTE 8. OTHER DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY IFRS      131  
NOTE 9. INCOME STATEMENT BREAKDOWN      133  
NOTE 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL BANK      134  
SCHEDULE A – BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES      137  
SCHEDULE F – CHANGES IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT      138  
SCHEDULE L – FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES      139  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017      140  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      147  
SUPPLEMENTARY AND EXPLANATORY STATEMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS      149  
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY SYNDICS’ COMMITTEE      151  
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S LIMITED REVIEW REPORT      154  
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S LIMITED REVIEW REPORT      157  

 


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Fiscal Year No. 20, commenced January 1, 2018

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 Shareholders’ Equity as of 09.30.18: 19.71%

Interest Held by the Controlling Company in Votes as of 09.30.18: 55.11%

Capital Status as of 09.30.18 (Note 6):

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos, except for “Amount” and “Voting Rights per Share”

 

                         
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 

1,145,542,947 

    Ordinary Class “B”, Face Value of 1     1     1,145,543      1,145,543      1,145,543 

            1,426,764,597 

                      1,426,765        1,426,765        1,426,765 

 

1


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                       
  Item           Notes                     09.30.18                             12.31.17                             01.01.17          
                                                 

Assets

                                               

Cash and Bank Deposits

        6           116,815,471           58,943,266           65,767,565  

Cash

                    22,198,631           8,783,324           7,335,069  

Financial Institutions and Correspondents

                    94,616,840           50,159,942           58,432,496  

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

                    91,084,894           49,296,177           55,927,231  

Other Local and Foreign Financial Institutions

                    3,531,946           863,765           2,505,265  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income (Schedule A)

        4           22,562,575           28,978,240           16,289,564  

Derivative Instruments

        4           3,832,409           537,000           124,521  

Repo Transactions

                    14,145,620           9,676,101           -  

Other Financial Assets

                    22,503,073           7,057,841           3,637,971  

Loans and Other Financing Activities (Schedules B, C, D, R)

                    293,939,831           192,767,327           133,882,276  

Non-financial Public Sector

                    555           5,795           14,359  

Argentine Central Bank

                    5,749           2,441           2,886  

Other Financial Institutions

                    8,782,401           4,661,902           2,752,463  

To the Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

                    285,151,126           188,097,189           131,112,568  

Other Debt Securities (Schedules A, B, C and D)

                    15,865,750           2,708,652           961,963  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

        4           9,338,469           6,330,557           5,478,854  

Current Income Tax Assets

                    1,938,429           194,805           126,115  

Investments in Equity Instruments (Schedule A)

                    132,032           75,806           101,563  

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures

                    -           -           155,669  

Property, Plant and Equipment (Schedule F)

        7           10,522,492           9,790,398           8,531,551  

Intangible Assets (Schedule G)

        7           1,111,815           905,861           831,104  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

        8           788,719           563,204           563,412  

Other Non-financial Assets

                    4,060,985           2,852,608           2,252,995  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

        7           243,563           5,885,054           5,926,083  

Total Assets

                                517,801,233                 327,266,720                 244,631,206  

The accompanying Notes and Schedules are an integral part of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

2


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET (Continued)

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                      
             Notes             09.30.18            12.31.17             01.01.17  

Liabilities

                                              

Deposits (Schedules H and I)

                    320,052,389          200,716,904           150,377,065  

Non-financial Public Sector

                    4,855,358          1,164,127           1,294,439  

Financial Sector

                    564,160          115,152           62,957  

Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

                    314,632,871          199,437,625           149,019,669  

Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

        4           385,031          -           -  

Derivative Instruments

                    6,624,894          584,856           157,599  

Repo Transactions (Schedule I)

                    -          1,131,127           1,644,715  

Other Financial Liabilities (Schedule I)

                    57,955,861          37,488,925           31,299,292  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

(Schedule I)

                    26,456,749          7,869,048           6,896,317  

Notes Issued (Schedule I)

        10           26,794,259          13,739,066           11,857,718  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

                    4,798,850          3,071,688           1,822,149  

Subordinated Notes (Schedule I)

        10           10,356,588          4,828,018           4,065,255  

Provisions (Schedule J)

        8           1,481,374          607,455           384,876  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

        8           113,522          691,043           938,269  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

                    10,618,068          13,390,227           10,572,861  

Total Liabilities

                    465,637,585          284,118,357           220,016,116  

Shareholders’ Equity

        6                                     

Capital Stock

                    1,426,765          1,426,765           1,300,265  

Non-capitalized Contributions

                    10,951,132          10,951,132           219,596  

Capital Adjustments

                    278,131          278,131           278,131  

Profit Reserves

                    25,024,870          17,390,568           12,536,831  

Retained Income

                    2,819,823          2,526,325           -  

Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss)

                    (61,172        17,279           284,182  

Net Income for the Period/Year

                    9,999,213          8,622,967           8,544,202  

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

                    50,438,762          41,213,167           23,163,207  

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

                    1,724,886          1,935,196           1,451,883  

Total Shareholders’ Equity

                                52,163,648                43,148,363                 24,615,090  

The accompanying Notes and Schedules are an integral part of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

3


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                              
           Notes          Three-month
Period Ended
09.30.18
           Three-month
Period Ended
09.30.17
           Nine-month
Period Ended
09.30.18
           Nine-month
Period Ended
09.30.17
 
                                                                                  

Interest Income

     9        18,590,656          8,616,775                42,924,848                24,846,941  

Interest Expense

     9        (10,845,920        (3,778,003              (22,267,745              (11,087,722

Net Income from Interest

              7,744,736          4,838,772                20,657,103                13,759,219  

Commission Income

     9        5,589,790          4,019,680                15,070,914                11,849,312  

Commission Expense

     9        (814,905        (439,977              (1,998,097              (1,601,706

Net Commission Income

              4,774,885          3,579,703                13,072,817                10,247,606  

Net Income from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with Changes to Income

     9        5,191,642          1,501,055                8,813,999                3,444,611  

Income from Derecognition of Assets Measured at Amortized Cost

              26,635          -                69,666                -  

Exchange Rate Differences on Gold and Foreign Currency

              (53,092        593,302                1,503,453                1,534,396  

Other Operating Income

     9        1,898,588          1,233,102                5,335,795                3,451,034  

Underwriting Income

     9        626,353          524,631                1,879,264                1,649,910  

Loan Loss Provisions

              (2,827,313        (996,524              (6,839,254              (3,316,891

Net Operating Income

              17,382,434          11,274,041                44,492,843                30,769,885  

Employee Benefits

     9        (3,390,020        (2,633,464              (9,711,100              (7,686,507

Administrative Expenses

     9        (3,782,984        (2,401,040              (10,112,250              (7,025,218

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

     9        (296,477        (274,458              (832,825              (777,254

Other Operating Expenses

     9        (3,609,833        (2,120,876              (8,990,815              (5,696,013

Operating Income

              6,303,120          3,844,203                14,845,853                9,584,893  

Income for Associates and Joint Ventures

              -          40,914                -                181,440  

Income before Taxes from Continuing Activities

              6,303,120          3,885,117                14,845,853                9,766,333  

Income Tax from Continuing Activities

              (1,983,533        (1,579,710              (4,532,101              (3,344,700

Net Income from Continuing Activities

              4,319,587          2,305,407                10,313,752                6,421,633  

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

     7        (2        -                74,776                -  

Income Tax from Discontinued Activities

     7        -          -                (22,882              (185,362

Net Income for the Period

              4,319,585          2,305,407                10,365,646                6,236,271  

Net Income for the Period Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

              4,212,406          2,124,177                9,999,213                5,779,580  

Net Income for the Period Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

              107,179          181,230                366,433                456,691  

 

                                                
              Notes                      09.30.18                                09.30.17            

Earnings per Share

     6                      

Net Earnings Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

              9,999,213          5,779,580  

Net Earnings Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders Adjusted for Dilution

              9,999,213          5,779,580  

Weighted-Average of Ordinary Shares Outstanding for the Period

              1,426,765          1,300,265  

Weighted-Average of Ordinary Shares Outstanding for the Period Adjusted for Dilution

              1,426,765          1,300,265  

Basic Earnings per Share

              7.01          4.44  

Diluted Earnings per Share

                          7.01                4.44  

The accompanying Notes and Schedules are an integral part of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                                      
             Notes            Three-month
Period Ended
09.30.18
           Three-month
Period Ended
09.30.17
           Nine-month
Period Ended
09.30.18
           Nine-month
Period Ended
09.30.17
 
                                                                                  

Net Income for the Period

              4,319,585          2,305,407          10,365,646          6,236,271  

Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be Reclassified to Profit or Loss for the Period

                                                  

Income or Loss from Financial Instruments at Fair Value with Changes in OCI (Other Comprehensive Income) (Item 4.1.2a of IFRS 9)

                                                  

Loss for the Period from Financial Instruments at Fair Value with Changes in OCI(*)

              (80,936        (94,150        (78,451        (276,843

Total Other Comprehensive Income that will be Reclassified to Profit or Loss for the Period

              (80,936        (94,150        (78,451        (276,843

Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

              (80,936        (94,150        (78,451        (276,843

Total Comprehensive Income

              4,238,649          2,211,257          10,287,195          5,959,428  

Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

              4,131,470          2,030,027          9,920,762          5,502,737  

Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

              107,179          181,230          366,433          456,691  

(*) Net of Income Tax.

The accompanying Notes and Schedules are an integral part of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Movements       Note         Capital
Stock
       

Non-

capitalized
Contributions

        Adjustments
to
Shareholders’
Equity
        Other Comprehensive Income         Profit Reserves     Retained
Income
       

Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Attributable

to Controlling
Interests

       

Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Attributable

to Non-

controlling
Interests

        Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
  Outstanding    

Additional
Paid-in

Capital

   

Accumulated
Income (Loss)

from Financial
Instruments at

Fair Value with

Changes in

OCI

    Others    

Legal

Reserve

    Others        

Balances as of 12.31.17

            1,426,765         10,951,132         278,131         -       -         315,679       17,999,029         8,329,469         39,300,205         -         39,300,205  

Adjustments to IFRS-based Accounting Framework

    3       -         -         -         17,279       -         -       (924,140       2,819,823         1,912,962         1,935,196         3,848,158  

Balances as of 12.31.17

            1,426,765         10,951,132         278,131         17,279       -         315,679       17,074,889         11,149,292         41,213,167         1,935,196         43,148,363  

Acquisition of Interests from Minority Shareholders

    3       -         -         -         -       -         -       504,833         -         504,833         (504,833       -  

Distribution of Dividends from Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

            -         -         -         -       -         -       -         -         -         (71,910       (71,910

Distribution of Profits (*)

                                                                                                               

-Cash Dividends

            -         -         -         -       -         -       -         (1,200,000       (1,200,000       -         (1,200,000

-Other Reserves

            -         -         -         -       -         25,300       7,104,169         (7,129,469       -         -         -  

Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Period

            -         -         -         (78,451     -         -       -         9,999,213         9,920,762         366,433         10,287,195  

Net Income for the Period

            -         -         -         -       -         -       -         9,999,213         9,999,213         366,433         10,365,646  

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Period

            -         -         -         (78,451     -         -       -         -         (78,451       -         (78,451

Balances as of 09.30.18

            1,426,765         10,951,132         278,131         (61,172     -         340,979       24,683,891         12,819,036         50,438,762         1,724,886         52,163,648  

(*) Approved by Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 24, 2018.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

 

Movements       Note         Capital
Stock
        Non-capitalized
Contributions
        Adjustments
to
Shareholders’
Equity
        Other Comprehensive Income         Profit Reserves     Retained
Income
        Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Attributable
to Controlling
Interests
       

Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Attributable

to Non-

Controlling
Interests

        Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
  Outstanding     Additional
Paid-in Capital
   

Accumulated
Income (Loss)

from Financial
Instruments at

Fair Value with

Changes in

OCI

    Others     Legal
Reserve
    Others        

Balances as of 01.01.17

            1,300,265         219,596         278,131         -       -         315,679       12,221,152         6,017,877         20,352,700         1,451,883         21,804,583  

Adjustments to IFRS-based Accounting Framework

    3       -         -         -         284,182       -         -       -         2,526,325         2,810,507         -         2,810,507  

Adjusted Balances as of 01.01.17

            1,300,265         219,596         278,131         284,182       -         315,679       12,221,152         8,544,202         23,163,207         1,451,883         24,615,090  

Disposal of Equity Interest in Tarjeta del Mar S.A.

            -         -         -         -       -         -       -         -         -         (49,861       (49,861

Purchase of Minority Interests

    3       -         -         -         -       -         -       (924,140       -         (924,140       (3,087       (927,227

Distribution of Dividends from Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

            -         -         -         -       -         -       -         -         -         (89,516       (89,516

Distribution of Profits (*)

              -           -           -           -       -           -       5,777,877         (6,017,877         (240,000         -           (240,000

-Cash Dividends

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

-Other Reserves

            -         -         -         -       -         -       5,777,877         (5,777,877       -         -         -  

Capital Increase (**)

    6       110,000         9,318,595         -         -       -         -       -         -         9,428,595         -         9,428,595  

Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Period

            -         -         -         (276,843     -         -       -         5,779,580         5,502,737         456,691         5,959,428  

Net Income for the Period

            -         -         -         -       -         -       -         5,779,580         5,779,580         456,691         6,236,271  

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Period

            -         -         -         (276,843     -         -       -         -         (276,843       -         (276,843

Balances as of 09.30.17

            1,410,265         9,538,191         278,131         7,339       -         315,679       17,074,889         8,305,905         36,930,399         1,766,110         38,696,509  

*Approved by Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2017.

** Approved by Shareholders’ Meeting held on August 15, 2017. See Note 6.1. to these financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

  Item           Notes                       09.30.18                                09.30.17               

OPERATING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOW

                            

Net Income for the Period before Income Tax

              14,845,853          9,767,333  

Adjustment to Obtain the Operating Activities Flows:

                            

Interest Income

              (42,924,848)          (24,846,941)  

Interest Expense

              22,267,745          11,087,722  

Net Loss from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with Changes to Income

              (8,813,999)          (3,444,611)  

Loan Loss Provisions

              6,839,254          3,316,891  

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

              832,825          777,254  

Other Allowances

              1,754,633          664,633  

Exchange Rate Differences

              2,730,343          (1,385,352)  

Income (Loss) for Associates and Joint Ventures

              -          (181,440)  

Loss from Derecognition of Assets Measured at Amortized Cost

              (101,679)          -  

Other Operations

              (380,832)          (202,333)  

Net Increases/(Decreases) from Operating Assets:

                            

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

              16,218,412          1,360,892  

Derivative Instruments

              2,700,130          (130,171)  

Repo Transactions

              (36,314)          484,396  

Other Financial Assets

              1,979,189          (1,794,819)  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

                            

- Non-financial Public Sector

              (243)          1,556  

- Other Financial Institutions

              (3,480,105)          (1,671,197)  

- Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

              (266,663)          (5,712,406)  

Other Debt Securities

              (10,742,538)          (414,185)  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

              (2,585,071)          (29,473)  

Investments in Equity Instruments

              73,786          144,143  

Other Non-financial Assets

              (75,969)          (765,788)  

Net Increases/(Decreases) from Operating Liabilities:

                            

Deposits

                            

- Non-financial Public Sector

              3,670,914          186,713  

- Financial Sector

              (1,469,236)          75,623  

- Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

              15,218,978          (563,883)  

Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

              (202,417)          -  

Derivative Instruments

              14,283          59,530  

Repo Transactions

              (2,994,956)          (775,954)  

Other Financial Liabilities

              (1,002,226)          (3,303,660)  

Provisions

              18,910          129,814  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

              939,039          (539,990)  

Income Tax Collections/Payments

              (4,753,149)          (1,777,975)  

TOTAL OPERATING ACTIVITIES (A)

              10,274,049          (19,484,678)  

INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS

                            

Payments:

                            

Purchase of PP&E, Intangible Assets and Other Assets

              (2,591,889)          (1,603,343)  

Purchase of Unconsolidated Interests

              (924,140)          (907)  

Dividends

              996,343          -  

Other Payments Related to Investing Activities

              (2,262)          27,733  

Collections:

                            

Sale of PP&E, Intangible Assets and Other Assets

              55,065          78,239  

Other Collections Related to Investing Activities

              -          441,837  

Discontinued Operations in Associates and Joint Ventures

              455,728          4,121  

TOTAL INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES (B)

                  (2,011,155)            (1,052,320)  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (Continued)

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                    
  Item            Notes                        09.30.18                                09.30.17            

FINANCING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS

                            

Payments:

                            

Unsubordinated Notes

              1,568,102          (9,671,808)  

Argentine Central Bank

              -          (4,310)  

Subordinated Notes

              (481,568)          (342,049)  

Loans from Local Financial Institutions

              (1,470,997)          (1,645,219)  

Banks and International Entities

              (2,714,473)          (172,850)  

Dividends

     6        (1,200,000)          (329,504)  

Collections:

                            

Unsubordinated Notes

              9,128,253          9,163,942  

Argentine Central Bank

              5,029          11,895  

Loans from Local Financial Institutions

              1,044,000          596,911  

Banks and International Entities

              7,375,328          1,283,310  

Equity Instruments Issued

              -          9,428,595  

TOTAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES (C)

              13,253,674          8,318,913  

EFFECT OF CHANGES IN EXCHANGE RATE (D)

              41,871,798          2,453,412  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS NET REDUCTIONS (A+B+C+D)

              63,388,366          (9,764,673)  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR

     6        89,368,349          77,950,673  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD

           6              152,756,715                68,186,000  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND BASIS FOR PREPARATION

 

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (the “Company”, and collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) was constituted on September 14, 1999, as a financial service holding company organized under the laws of Argentina. The Company’s main asset is its interest in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. (the “Bank”). The Bank is a private-sector bank that offers a full spectrum of financial services both to individual and corporate customers. In addition, the Company has a controlling interest in Tarjetas Regionales S.A., which maintains investments related to the issuance of credit cards and supplementary services; Sudamericana Holding S.A., a company engaged in the insurance business; Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A., a mutual fund manager, and Galicia Warrants S.A., a company engaged in the issuance of warrants.

These consolidated condensed interim financial statements were approved and authorized for publication through Minutes of Board of Directors’ Meeting No. 574 dated November 27, 2018.

1.1.         ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (IFRS)

In light of the fact that the Group is subject to the Periodical Reporting Requirements contained in the provisions of Article 2 – Section I – Chapter I of Title IV of the Argentine National Securities Commission (“C.N.V.”) regulations, the Group is required to present its consolidated financial statements in accordance with the valuation and disclosure criteria set forth by the Argentine Central Bank. Pursuant to the foregoing sentence, we hereby report that:

 

-

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

 

-

the equity investment in the Bank and Tarjetas Regionales S.A., the latter being subject to the consolidated supervision requirements prescribed by the Argentine Central Bank (Communiqué “A” 2989, as supplemented), accounts for 94.64% of the Company’s assets and constitutes the Company’s main asset;

 

-

91.15% of the Company’s income is derived from its share of profit (loss) in the entities referred to in the preceding paragraph; and

 

-

The Company has a 100% equity interest in the Bank and an 83% equity interest in Tarjetas Regionales S.A., thus having control over both entities.

The Argentine Central Bank, through Communiqué “A” 5541, as amended, set forth a convergence plan towards the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC), which was addressed to entities under the Argentine Central Bank’s supervision, effective for the fiscal year that commenced January 1, 2018, except for item 5.5 (Impairment) of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”, which has been temporarily waived until January 1, 2020, at which time entities will be required to apply the provisions on Impairment of Financial Assets and IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” (see Note 1.2.).

Entities are also required to prepare their opening financial statements since January 1, 2017, which will serve as comparative basis to the financial statements commencing on January 1, 2018, under these standards with the interim financial statements as of March 31, 2018 being the first interim financial statements being prepared under these standards.

The Group’s consolidated condensed interim financial statements for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” and IFRS 1 “First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards.” The consolidated condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the criteria the Group expects to adopt in preparing its annual consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2018.

Comparative figures and figures as of the transition date (January 1, 2017) have been modified to reflect the adjustments to the aforementioned accounting framework.

Note 3 presents a reconciliation of the figures disclosed in the balance sheet, statement of comprehensive income, statement of other comprehensive income, and statement of cash flows and cash equivalents comprising the consolidated condensed interim financial statements issued under the previous accounting framework to the figures disclosed in these consolidated condensed interim financial statements according to the IFRS-based accounting framework, as well as the effects of adjustments to cash flows as of the transition date (January 1, 2017), as of the adoption date (December 31, 2017) and as of the end of the comparative period (September 30, 2017).

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

These consolidated condensed interim financial statements should be read together with the Group’s annual financial statements as of December 31, 2017 prepared in accordance with the accounting framework described above. Furthermore, the Note entitled “Additional Information as of December 31, 2017 for the Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements” included in these consolidated condensed interim financial statements contains certain information under the IFRS-based accounting framework which is required to understand these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

It has been concluded that these consolidated condensed interim financial statements fairly present the Group’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows.

1.2.        BASIS FOR PREPARATION

These consolidated condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the IFRS-based accounting framework set forth by the Argentine Central Bank, as described in Note 1.1.

In preparing these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, the Group is required to make estimates and assessments to determine the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and contingent assets and liabilities disclosed as of the date of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of income and expenses. Estimates are made in order to calculate, at a given time, the recoverable value of assets, loan loss provisions and provisions for other contingencies, depreciation expenses and income tax expenses, among other items. Future actual results may differ from estimates and assessments made as of the date these consolidated condensed interim financial statements were prepared.

The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity or the areas in which the assumptions and estimates are material for these consolidated condensed interim financial statements are described in Note 2.

(a)        Going Concern

As of the date of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, there are no uncertainties as to developments or circumstances that may call into question the likelihood that the Group will continue operating normally as a going concern.

(b)        Measurement Unit

The Group’s consolidated condensed interim financial statements reflect the effects of changes in the purchasing power of currency until February 28, 2003, the date on which the adjustment for inflation was discontinued, as required by 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. In addition, Resolution M.D. No. 41/03 of the Professional Council in Economic Sciences of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A.) established the discontinuation of the recognition of changes in the purchasing power of currency effective October 1, 2003.

IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” requires that the financial statements of an entity whose functional currency is that of a hyperinflationary economy be stated in terms of the current measurement unit as of the reporting period-end, irrespective of whether they are based on the historical cost or the current cost method. Accordingly, inflation occurring since the acquisition date or since the revaluation date, as the case may be, should be accounted for in non-monetary items. These requirements are also applicable to the comparative information reported in financial statements. According to IAS 29, monetary assets and liabilities are not required to be restated, for they are stated in the current unit of measurement as of the end of the reporting period. Assets and liabilities subject to adjustments based on specific agreements will be adjusted on the basis of such agreements. Non-monetary items measured at their current values at the end of the reporting period, such as net realizable value or otherwise, will not be restated. Other non-monetary assets and liabilities will be restated by applying a general price index. Income (loss) from the net monetary position will be charged to net income for the reporting period under a separate item.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Based on the foregoing, the Group’s shareholders’ equity and results of operations will substantially differ from currently reported balances if such balances were restated into constant currency as of the date of these financial statements.

In order to determine whether a given economy qualifies as hyperinflationary pursuant to the terms of IAS 29, the standard sets forth certain factors that should be considered, including a three-year cumulative inflation rate reaching or exceeding 100%.

The downward inflation trend that was observed in the previous year seems to have reversed, experiencing a substantial increase in inflation during 2018. Additionally, the last three years’ cumulative inflation rate is expected to surpass 100%. All other indicators are consistent with the conclusion that Argentina should be regarded as a hyperinflationary economy for accounting purposes, pursuant to IAS 29.

In this regard, the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (F.A.C.P.C.E.) issued a release noting that, effective for fiscal years ending on or after July 1, 2018, entities reporting under IFRS will be required to apply the inflation adjustment since the conditions for such application have been satisfied.

However, it should be noted that, as of the date of these financial statements, the standards promulgated by the Group’s controlling authorities are still in force, according to which entities are not allowed to file information that has been restated into constant currency. Accordingly, as September 30, 2018, the Company has not applied the criteria for the restatement of financial information set forth in IAS 29.

The Argentine Senate enacted Bill CD-33/18 on November 15, 2018, which establishes legislative changes related to the abrogation of Decree 664/2003. This law will come into force as of the publication date in the Official Gazette and will be applicable to financial statements filed by entities as of the date determined by the Argentine National Executive Branch, through its controlling authorities and the Argentine Central Bank.

Therefore, in reading and analyzing these financial statements, users should consider the last three years’ cumulative inflation rates and certain macroeconomic variables affecting the Group’s business, including labor costs and prices for supplies.

(c)        Changes in Accounting Criteria/New Accounting Standards

As provided for in the Argentine Central Bank’s Organic Charter and the Financial Institutions Law, as new IFRS are approved or amended, or as the IFRS currently in force are repealed, and once these changes are adopted by way of Adoption Circulars handed down by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (F.A.C.P.C.E.), the Argentine Central Bank will decide whether to approve such changes for financial institutions. In general terms, the early adoption of any given IFRS will not be admitted, unless specifically admitted at the time of adoption.

Below is a summary of the new standards, changes and interpretations which have been published but have not yet come into force for the fiscal year commencing on January 1, 2018, and which have not been adopted earlier.

IFRS 16 “Leases”: In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16 “Leases” which sets out a new accounting model for leases. Under IFRS 16, a contract is or contains a lease if the contract confers the lessee a right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time, for consideration. IFRS 16 requires that the lessee recognize the liability arising from the lease reflecting the lease’s future payments and a right of use of the assets for substantially all leases, other than certain short-term leases and leases of low-value assets. Lessor accounting is maintained as provided for in IAS 17. However, the new accounting model for lessee is expected to have an impact on negotiations between lessors and lessees. Entities are required to apply IFRS 16 for fiscal years commencing on or after January 1, 2019.

The Argentine Central Bank issued Communication “A” 6560 adopting the new IFRS and IFRS amendments, and setting forth the changes introduced to the chart of accounts and reporting requirements as a consequence of such IFRS coming into force.

The Group is assessing the impact the adoption of such standard will have on its financial statements.

IFRS 17 “Insurance Contracts”: On May 18, 2017, the IASB issued IFRS 17 “Insurance Contracts,” establishing a comprehensive accounting framework based on measurement and disclosure principles for insurance contracts. The new standard supersedes IFRS 4 “Insurance Contracts,” and requires that insurance contracts be measured using current fulfillment cash flows and that revenues be recognized as the insurance service is delivered during the term of the coverage. Entities are required to apply IFRS 17 for fiscal years commencing on or after November 1, 2021. The Group is assessing the potential impact this standard will have on its financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

IFRIC 23 “Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatment”: This interpretation clarifies how the recognition and measurement requirements of IAS 12 “Income Tax” should be applied when there is uncertainty over the income tax treatment. IFRIC 23 was published in June 2017 and entities will be required to apply it for fiscal years commencing on or after January 1, 2019.

To date, there are no other IFRS or IFRIC interpretations which have not yet come into force and which are expected to have a material impact on the Group.

1.3.        CONSOLIDATION

A subsidiary is an entity, including structured entities, over which the Group has control because (i) it has the power to direct the investee’s relevant activities substantially affecting its returns, (ii) it has exposure to, or rights in, variable returns by reason of its involvement with the investee, and (iii) it has the ability to use its power over the investee to affect the amount of the investor’s returns. The existence and effect of substantive rights, including potential voting rights, is taken into account when assessing whether the Group has influence on another entity. In order for a right to be substantive, it must be exercisable by its holder when decisions about the direction of the entity’s relevant activities need to be made. The Group may have control over an entity, even if it is entitled to less than a majority of voting rights.

In addition, other investors’ protective rights, such as those related to substantive changes to the investee’s activities or only applicable under exceptional circumstances, do not prevent the Group from having power over an investee. Subsidiaries are consolidated as of the date control is transferred to the Group, and are removed from consolidation as of the date on which control ceases.

The following table shows the subsidiaries consolidated into the Group’s consolidated condensed interim financial statements, at their different levels:

 

Company

   Country      Local and    Closing
Date
     Percentage Interest (%)  
   09.30.18      12.31.17      01.01.17  
   Functional
Currency
   Direct      Direct and
Indirect
     Direct      Direct and
Indirect
     Direct      Direct and
Indirect
 

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

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        100.0        100.0        100.0        100.0        100.0        100.0  

Cobranzas Regionales S.A.

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        -        83.0        -        77.0        -        77.0  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        95.0        100.0        95.0        100.0        95.0        100.0  

Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        -        99.9        -        99.9        -        99.9  

Galicia Retiro Compañía de Seguros S.A.

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        -        99.9        -        99.9        -        99.9  

Galicia Seguros S.A.

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        -        99.9        -        99.9        -        99.9  

Galicia Valores S.A.

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        1.0        100.0        1.0        100.0        -        100.0  

Galicia Warrants S.A.

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        87.5        100.0        87.5        100.0        87.5        100.0  

Financial Trust Galtrust I

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        -        -        -        100.0        -        100.0  

Financial Trust Saturno Créditos

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        -        100.0        -        100.0        -        100.0  

Net Investment S.A. (in Liquidation)(*)

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        -        -        87.5        100.0        87.5        100.0  

Ondara S.A.

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        -        83.9        -        78.2        -        78.2  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        87.5        100.0        87.5        100.0        87.5        100.0  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        83.0        83.0        -        77.0        -        77.0  

Tarjetas del Mar S.A.

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        -        -        -        -        -        60.0  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

     Argentina      ARP      09.30.18        83.0        83.0        -        77.0        -        77.0  

(*) The financial distribution was paid out on January 9, 2018.

As result of the application of IFRS 10 “Consolidation,” the Group has started to recognize Financial Trusts Saturno Créditos and Financial Trust Galtrust I in its consolidated financial statements, and has ceased to recognize Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A., as these two companies have been classified as held for sale.

For purposes of the consolidation, the Group relied on the Bank’s and Tarjetas Regionales S.A.’s financial statements for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018, which reflect the same period of time as the Group’s financial statements. The financial statements of the other subsidiaries have been adjusted in order for them to reflect similar criteria as those applied by the Group in preparing its consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Accounts receivable and payable and gains (losses) from inter-company transactions were eliminated from the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

A non-controlling interest is a subsidiary’s share of net income (loss) and shareholders’ equity attributable to interests which are not owned by the Company, either directly or indirectly. Non-controlling interests are disclosed as a separate item of the Group’s shareholders’ equity.

According to the provisions set forth in IFRS 3 “Business Combinations,” the acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for by applying the acquisition method. The identifiable assets and liabilities acquired and the contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured at fair value on the acquisition date.

Goodwill is measured as the difference between the net resulting amount, as of the acquisition date, of the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, the value of the consideration transferred, the amount of the non-controlling interest in the investee, and the fair value of an interest in the investee before the acquisition date.

The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured at the fair value of the assets transferred by the acquirer, the liabilities owing by such acquirer to the investee’s former owners, and the equity instruments issued by the acquirer. Transaction costs are recognized as expenses in the periods in which costs were incurred and services were received, other than transaction costs incurred in issuing equity instruments which are deducted from equity and the transaction costs incurred in issuing debt instruments, which are deducted from their carrying amount.

1.4.        TRANSACTIONS WITH THE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST

The Group considers transactions with the non-controlling interest as if they were transactions with the Group’s shareholders. When acquiring a non-controlling interest, the difference between the price paid and the respective interest in the carrying amount of the subsidiary’s net assets acquired is recognized in shareholders’ equity. The gains and losses on the disposal of equity interests are also recognized in shareholders’ equity, to the extent control is maintained.

1.5.        ASSOCIATES

Associates are entities over which the Group has significant influence (either directly or indirectly), but not control, usually associated to a 20%-50% interest in voting rights. Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method and are initially recognized at cost. The carrying amount of associates includes the goodwill identified in the acquisition, net of accumulated impairment losses, if any. Dividends received from associates reduce the carrying amount of the investment in associates. Other changes subsequent to the acquisition in the Group’s interest in an associate’s net assets are recognized as follows: (i) the Group’s interest in the profits or losses of the associates is accounted for in the income statement under Income (Loss) for Associates and Joint Ventures, and (ii) the Group’s interest in other comprehensive income is recognized in the statement of other comprehensive income and is disclosed separately. However, when the Group’s share of losses of an associate is equal to or higher than its interest in such associate, the Group ceases to recognize its share of additional losses, unless it has incurred liabilities or has made payments on behalf of the associate.

Unrealized gains in transactions between the Group and its associates are eliminated on a proportional basis to the Group’s interest in the associates; unrealized losses are also eliminated, unless the transaction evidences that the transferred asset has been impaired.

1.6.        SEGMENT REPORTING

An operating segment is a component of an entity (a) that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses (including revenues and expenses relating to transactions with other components of the same entity), (b) whose operating results are reviewed regularly to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and (c) for which confidential financial information is available.

Operating segments are reported consistently with the internal reports submitted to the Board of Directors, which is responsible for making the Group’s strategic decisions, allocating resources and assessing the performance of the operating segments.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

1.7.        FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

(a)        Functional Currency and Reporting Currency

The figures disclosed in the consolidated condensed interim financial statements for each of the Group’s entities are stated in their functional currency, that is, the currency of the main economic environment in which they operate. These consolidated condensed interim financial statements are stated in Argentine Pesos, which is the Group’s functional and reporting currency.

(b)        Transactions and Balances

Transactions in foreign currency are translated to functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction or valuation dates when items are measured at closing. Gains and losses in foreign currency on the settlement of these transactions and on the translation of monetary assets and liabilities to foreign currency at the exchange rates prevailing at closing are recognized in the income statement under “Exchange Rate Differences on Gold and Foreign Currency,” except when deferred in equity as in the case of qualifying cash flow hedges, where applicable.

Assets and liabilities in foreign currency are measured at the reference exchange rate of the U.S. Dollar set by the Argentine Central Bank prevailing at the close of operations on the last working day of each month.

As of September 30, 2018, December 31, 2017, September 30, 2017 and January 1, 2017, balances in U.S. Dollars were converted applying the reference exchange rate ($40.8967, $18.7742, $17.3183 and $15.8502, respectively) set by the Argentine Central Bank. Assets and liabilities valued in foreign currencies other than the U.S. Dollar were converted into the latter currency using swap rates reported by the Argentine Central Bank.

1.8.        CASH AND BANK DEPOSITS

The item Cash and Bank Deposits includes cash available and unrestricted deposits held in banks, which are short-term liquid instruments and have a maturity of less than three months from the origination date.

The assets disclosed under cash and cash equivalents are accounted for at amortized cost which approximates its fair value.

1.9.        FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Initial Recognition

The Group recognizes a financial asset or liability in its consolidated condensed interim financial statements, as the case may be, when it becomes a party to the financial instrument contract. Purchases and sales are recognized on the trading date on which the Group buys or sells these instruments.

Upon initial recognition, the Group measures financial assets and liabilities at fair value, plus or less, in the case of instruments that are not recognized at fair value with changes in profit or loss, the transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition, such as fees and commissions.

Where the fair value differs from the acquisition cost at the time of initial recognition, the Group recognizes the difference as follows:

 

a.

When the fair value is consistent with the financial asset or liability market value, or is based on a valuation method relying on market values only, the difference is recognized as profit or loss, as the case may be.

 

b.

In other cases, the difference is deferred, with recognition of the profit or loss over time being determined case by case. The difference is amortized during the life of the instrument until such time as the fair value can be measured on the basis of market values.

Financial Assets

a. Debt Instruments

The Group classifies as debt instruments such instruments that are considered financial liabilities for the issuer, including loans, government and private securities, bonds, and accounts receivable from customers.

Classification

As set out in IFRS 9, the Group classifies financial assets as subsequently measured at amortized cost, at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income or at fair value with changes in profit or loss, on the basis of:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

  -  

the Group’s business model to manage financial assets; and

 

  -  

the characteristics of contractual cash flows of the financial asset.

Business Model

The business model is the manner in which the Group manages a set of financial assets to achieve a specific business goal. It represents the manner in which the Group maintains instruments for cash generation.

The Group may follow several business models, whose objective is:

 

  -  

Holding instruments until maturity;

 

  -  

Holding instruments in portfolio to collect cash flows and, in turn, sell them if deemed convenient; or

 

  -  

Holding instruments for trading.

The Group’s business model does not depend on the intended purpose of an individual instrument. Accordingly, this condition is not an approach for classification of instruments on an individual basis. Instead, such classification is determined at a higher level of aggregation.

The Group only reclassifies an instrument if and when the business model for managing financial assets has changed. Such reclassification takes place as from the commencement of the period in which the change has occurred. Such changes are not expected to be frequent, with no changes having occurred during the reporting period.

Characteristics of Cash Flows

The Group assesses whether the cash flows from the aggregated instruments do not substantially differ from the cash flows it would receive as interest only; otherwise, such instruments should be measured at fair value with changes in profit or loss.

Based on the aforementioned, Financial Assets are classified into three categories:

 

(i)

Financial assets measured at amortized cost:

Financial assets are measured at amortized cost when:

 

(a)

the financial asset is held within a business model whose objective is to maintain financial assets to collect contractual cash flows; and

 

(b)

the contractual conditions of the financial asset give rise, on certain specified dates, to cash flows which are only principal and interest payments on the outstanding principal amount.

These financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value plus the incremental and directly attributable transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at amortized cost.

The amortized cost of a financial asset is equal to its acquisition cost, net of accumulated amortization plus accrued interest (calculated applying the effective rate method), net of impairment losses, if any.

 

(ii)

Financial assets at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income:

Financial assets are measured at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income when:

 

(a)

the financial asset is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets; and

 

(b)

the contractual conditions of the financial asset give rise, on certain specified dates, to cash flows which are only principal and interest payments on the outstanding principal amount.

These instruments are initially recognized at fair value plus the incremental and directly attributable transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income. The gains and losses arising from the changes in fair value are included in other comprehensive income under a separate component of equity. Losses or impairment reversals, interest income, and exchange gains and losses are charged to income. Upon the sale or disposal of the instrument, the accumulated gains or losses previously recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified from equity to the income statement.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

(iii)

Financial assets at fair value with changes in profit or loss:

Financial assets at fair value with changes in profit or loss include:

 

  -  

Instruments held for trading;

 

  -  

Instruments specifically designated at fair value with changes in profit or loss; and

 

  -  

Instruments whose contractual terms do not represent cash flows but rather principal or interest payments only on outstanding principal amount.

These financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value and the gains or losses derived from them are charged to the income statement as realized.

The Group classifies a financial instrument as held for trading if such instrument is acquired or incurred for the main purpose of selling or repurchasing it in the short term, or if it is part of a portfolio of financial instruments which are managed jointly and for which there is evidence of short-term profits, or if it is a derivative which does not qualify as a hedging instrument. Derivatives and trading securities are classified as held for trading and are measured at fair value.

Furthermore, financial assets may be measured at fair value with changes in profit or loss when, in doing so, the Group eliminates or substantially reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency.

b.        Equity Instruments

Equity instruments are those considered as such by the issuer; in other words, instruments which do not entail a contractual payment obligation and which evidence a residual interest on the issuer’s assets after deducting all of its liabilities.

Such instruments are measured at fair value with changes in profit or loss, except where management has availed, at the time of their initial recognition, of the irrevocable option to measure them at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income. This method may only be applied when instruments are not held for trading and their respective gains or losses will be accounted for in Other Comprehensive Income, with no reclassification being allowed, even if already realized. Dividends receivable from such instrument will be charged to income only at the time the Group becomes entitled to receive payment.

Financial Liabilities

Classification

The Group classifies its financial liabilities at amortized cost using the effective rate method, except for:

 

  -  

Financial liabilities measured at fair value with changes in profit or loss, including derivative instruments.

 

  -  

Liabilities resulting from the transfer of financial assets that do not meet the derecognition requirements.

 

  -  

Financial guarantee contracts.

 

  -  

Loan commitments at lower than market rates.

Financial liabilities measured at fair value with changes in profit or loss: The Group may, upon initial recognition, avail of the irrevocable option to designate a liability at fair value with changes in profit or loss, if and only if exercising such option results in a better measurement of financial information because:

 

  -  

the Group eliminates or substantially reduces measurement or recognition inconsistencies which would otherwise be revealed in valuation;

 

  -  

if financial assets and liabilities are managed and performance is assessed on a fair value basis, according to a documented investment or risk management strategy; or

 

  -  

if a host contract contains one or more embedded derivatives and the entity has opted for designating the entire contract at fair value with changes in profit or loss.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Financial guarantee contracts: Financial guarantee contracts require that the issuer make specified payments to reimburse the holder for the loss it may incur if a specific debtor fails to make payment when due under the original or modified terms of a debt instrument.

Financial guarantee contracts and loan commitments at lower than market rates are initially measured at fair value and then remeasured at the higher value resulting from a comparison between the commission pending accrual at year-end and the applicable allowance for impairment.

Derecognition of Financial Instruments

Financial Assets

A financial asset or, where applicable, a portion of a financial asset or a portion of a group of similar financial assets, is derecognized when: (i) the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have been extinguished; or (ii) the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed the obligation to pay right away all cash flows received to a third party under a pass-through agreement; and substantially all risks and rewards inherent to the asset have been transferred or, if substantially all risks and rewards inherent to the asset have not been transferred or retained, when control over such asset has been transferred.

When the contractual rights to receive the cash flows generated by the asset have been transferred or a pass-through agreement has been entered into, the entity will assess whether or not, and to which extent, it has retained the risks and rewards inherent to ownership of an asset. If an entity has neither transferred nor retained substantially all risks and rewards inherent to ownership of an asset, nor has it transferred control over such asset, then it will continue recognizing such asset in its financial statements to the extent of its continuing involvement with the same.

In this case, the entity will also recognize the related liability. The transferred asset and the related liability are measured in such a manner as to reflect the rights and obligations the Group has retained.

When continuing involvement takes the form of collateral over the transferred asset, it is measured at the lower of (i) the original carrying amount, and (ii) the maximum amount of the consideration received which the entity could be required to repay.

Financial Liabilities:

A financial liability is derecognized when the payment obligation ends, is canceled or expires. When an existing financial liability is exchanged for another with the same borrower under substantially different terms, or the prevailing terms are substantially modified, such exchange or modification will be treated as a derecognition of the original liability, and a new liability will be recognized. The difference between the carrying amount of the initial financial liability and the consideration paid is recognized in the consolidated income statement.

1.10.        DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Derivative instruments, including foreign exchange contracts, interest rate futures, forwards, interest rate and currency swaps, and currency and interest rate options, are carried at fair value.

All derivative instruments are accounted for as assets when fair value is positive and as liabilities when fair value is negative, relative to the agreed-upon price. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments are charged to income for the period.

The Group has not applied hedge accounting in these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

1.11.        REPO TRANSACTIONS

Reverse Repo Transactions

According to the derecognition principles set out in IFRS 9, these transactions are treated as secured loans for the risk has not been transferred to the counterparty.

Loans granted in the form of reverse repo agreements are accounted for under “Repo Transactions”, classified by counterparty (financial debtors, Argentine Central Bank and non-financial debtors), and also classified by the type of assets received as collateral.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

At the end of each month, accrued interest income is charged against “Repo Transactions” with its corresponding offsetting entry in “Interest Income.”

The underlying assets received in respect of the reserve repo transactions are accounted for in Off-balance Sheet Items. These accounts reflect, as of each month-end, the notional amounts of current transactions measured at fair value and converted to their equivalent amounts in Pesos, where applicable. The assets received and sold by the entity are not deducted, but rather derecognized at the end of the repo transaction, and an in-kind liability is recorded to reflect the obligation of delivering the security disposed of.

Repo Transactions

Loans granted in the form of repo agreements are accounted for under “Repo Transactions”, classified by counterparty (financial creditors, Argentine Central Bank and non-financial creditors) and also by the type of asset pledged as collateral.

In these transactions, when the recipient of the underlying asset becomes entitled to sell it or pledge it as collateral, it is reclassified to “Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral.” At the end of each month, these assets are measured according to the category they were classified into before the repo transaction, and results are charged against the applicable accounts, depending on the type of asset.

At the end of each month, accrued interest expense is charged against “Repo Transactions” with its corresponding offsetting entry in “Interest Expense.”

1.12.        ALLOWANCES FOR LOAN LOSSES

As concerns allowances for loan losses, the “Minimum Allowances for Loan Losses” set out in Section 8 of the Liquidity and Solvency Circular (LISOL) still remain in force and are detailed below:

Entities are required to apply the following guidelines on minimum allowances for loan losses in respect of total debts owing by their customers:

 

Commercial Loan Portfolio    Consumer or Consumer
Comparable Loan Portfolio
   With Preferred Guarantees     Without Preferred Guarantees  

Normal

   Normal      1     1

Under Observation

   Low Risk      3     5

Under Negotiation or under Refinancing Agreements

   N/A      6     12

With Problems

   Medium Risk      12     25

High Risk of Insolvency

   High Risk      25     50

 

Commercial Loan Portfolio    Consumer or Consumer
Comparable Loan Portfolio
   With Preferred Guarantees     Without Preferred Guarantees  

Uncollectible

   Uncollectible      50     100

Uncollectible due to Technical Reasons

   Uncollectible
due to
Technical
Reasons
     100     100

Loans backed with preferred guarantees “A” require a provision of 1% independently of the customer category.

The aforementioned categories of debtors are broken down as follows:

- Commercial Loan Portfolio: It includes all loans other than:

 

   

Consumer and mortgage loans.

   

Commercial loans for up to the equivalent of 40% of the reference value set out in the standard.

- Consumer Loan Portfolio: It includes all loans excluded from the preceding item.

On the other hand, the status assigned to each debtor within the commercial loan portfolio is determined, in the first instance, on the basis of the debtor’s repayment capacity and, in the second instance, on the basis of the foreclosure of its assets, while the status assigned to debtors within the consumer and consumer comparable loan portfolio is assigned on the basis of the degree of fulfillment of their respective obligations.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Among other specific provisions, the Bank has opted for discontinuing interest accrual for customers classified in an irregular status.

1.13.        LEASES

1.13.1.        Operating Leases

Leases where the lessor retains a substantial portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of lease incentives) are recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

1.13.2.        Financial Leases

Financial leases are capitalized, at the commencement of the lease, at the lower of the fair value of the leased asset and the present value of minimum lease payments.

Each lease payment is distributed between liabilities and financial charges. The respective lease liabilities, net of financial charges, are included in other financial liabilities. The interest component of the financial cost is charged to income during the lease term in such a manner as to obtain a constant periodical interest rate on the remaining balance of the liability for each period. Assets acquired under a financial lease are depreciated during the shorter of the asset useful life and the lease term.

1.14.        PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

The Group has availed of the option set out in IFRS 1 “First-time Adoption of IFRS” and has adopted the fair value as attributed cost for certain items of property, plant and equipment as of the transition date to the IFRS discussed in Note 3.

Assets are measured at acquisition or construction cost, net of accumulated depreciation and/or impairment losses, if any. The cost includes expenses directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of the items.

The items of property, plant and equipment acquired in business combinations were initially measured at their estimated fair value at the time of the acquisition.

Subsequent costs are included in the value of the asset and are recognized as a separate asset, as the case may be, if and only if future economic benefits are expected to flow to the Group and its cost can be measured reliably. When improvements are introduced to the asset, the carrying amount of the asset being replaced is derecognized, and the new asset is depreciated over its remaining useful life.

Repair and maintenance expenses are recognized in the consolidated income statement for the period/year in which they were incurred.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis, using annual rates sufficient to extinguish the value of the assets at the end of their estimated useful life. If an asset is comprised by significant components with varying useful lives, such components will be recognized and depreciated as separate items.

Property, plant and equipment residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed and adjusted, as needed, as of each year-end or when indicators of impairment exist.

The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is immediately reduced to its recoverable value when the carrying amount exceeds the estimated recoverable value.

Gains and losses from the disposal of items of property, plant and equipment are calculated by comparing the proceeds from the disposal to the carrying amount of the respective asset and are charged to income.

1.15.        INTANGIBLE ASSETS

1.15.1.        Licenses

Licenses acquired individually are initially measured at cost, while licenses acquired through business combinations are measured at their estimated fair value on the acquisition date.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

As of the date of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, intangible assets with a definite useful life are disclosed net of accumulated amortization and/or impairment losses, if any. These assets are tested for impairment on an annual basis or when indicators of impairment exist.

Licenses acquired by the Group were classified as intangible assets with a definite useful life and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the license term.

Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are those arising from contracts or other legal rights renewable at no significant cost and for which, on the basis of an analysis of all relevant factors, there is no foreseeable time limit during which the asset is expected to generate net cash flows for the Group. These intangible assets are not amortized, but are rather tested for impairment on an annual basis or when indicators of impairment exist, either individually or at the cash-generating unit level. The determination of the indefinite useful life is reviewed on an annual basis to confirm whether it is still applicable.

1.15.2.        Software

Costs associated with software maintenance are recognized as an expense when incurred. Development, acquisition and deployment costs, unique and identifiable and directly attributable to the design and testing of software controlled by the Group, are recognized as assets.

Costs incurred in software development, acquisition and deployment recognized as intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis during the estimated useful life.

1.16.        ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

1.16.1.        Assets Held for Sale

The assets, or group of assets, classified as available for sale pursuant to IFRS 5 “Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations,” are disclosed separately from the other assets.

An asset may be classified as available for sale (including the loss of control over a subsidiary) if its carrying amount is fundamentally recoverable as a result of a sale transaction, in lieu of the continued use of such asset.

In order for an asset to be included in the preceding classification, it will have to meet the following conditions:

 

-

it must be available for immediate sale in its current condition;

 

-

management must be committed to a plan to sell the asset and must have initiated an active program to locate a buyer and complete the plan;

 

-

the asset must be actively marketed for sale at a reasonable price in relation to its current fair value;

 

-

the sale must be expected to be completed within 12 months from the reclassification date;

 

-

it is unlikely that the plan will be significantly changed or withdrawn.

Assets, or groups of assets, classified as available for sale pursuant to IFRS 5 “Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations,” are measured at the lower of the carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell at closing.

The asset will not be depreciated for as long as it is classified as held for sale, or as long as it is part of a disposal group of assets classified as held for sale.

1.16.2.        Discontinued Operations

A discontinued operation is a Group’s component that either has been disposed of, or classified as held for sale, and meets any of the following conditions:

 

  -

represents either a separate major line of business or a geographical area of operations;

 

  -

is part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations; or

 

  -

is an independent entity exclusively acquired for resale.

Any gain or loss on the remeasurement of an asset (or disposal group) classified as held for sale which does not meet the requirements to be classified as a discontinued operation will be recognized in income from continuing operations.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

1.17.        IMPAIRMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

Assets with an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but are rather tested for impairment on an annual basis. Unlike the preceding assumption, amortizable assets are tested for impairment when events or circumstances occur indicating that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable or, at least, on an annual basis.

Impairment losses are recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable value. The recoverable value of an asset is the higher of the net proceeds that would be derived from its disposal or its value in use. For purposes of the impairment test, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are generated (cash-generating units or CGU). The carrying amount of non-financial assets, other than goodwill, which have experienced impairment is reviewed at each reporting date to check for potential impairment reversal.

1.18.        TRUST ASSETS

Assets held by the Group in its capacity as trustee are not reported in the consolidated balance sheet. Commissions and fees earned on trust activities are disclosed in Commission Income.

1.19.        OFFSETTING

Financial assets and liabilities are offset by reporting the net amount in the consolidated balance sheet only to the extent the entity currently has a legally enforceable right of set-off, and intends to settle on a net basis, or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

1.20. LOANS FROM THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL BANK AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

The amounts owing to other financial institutions are recorded at the time the bank disburses the proceeds to the economic group. The non-derivative financial liability is measured at amortized cost. Where the Group buys back its own debt, such debt will be removed from its consolidated condensed interim financial statements and the difference between the residual value of the financial liability and the amount paid will be recognized as financial income or expense, as the case may be.

1.21.        PROVISIONS / CONTINGENCIES

According to the IFRS-based accounting framework adopted by the Argentine Central Bank, a provision will be recognized when:

 

a.

an entity has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event;

 

b.

it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying future economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; and

 

c.

a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

An entity will be deemed to have a constructive obligation where (a) the entity has assumed certain responsibilities as a consequence of past practices or public policies and (b) as a result, the entity has created an expectation that it will discharge those responsibilities.

The Group recognizes the following provisions:

For labor, civil and commercial lawsuits: These provisions are calculated on the basis of attorneys’ reports about the status of the proceedings and the estimate about the potential losses the Group may sustain, as well as on the basis of past experience in proceedings of these kinds.

For miscellaneous risks: These provisions are set up to address contingencies that may trigger obligations for the Group. In estimating the provision amounts, the Group evaluates the likelihood of occurrence taking into consideration the opinion of its legal and professional advisors.

The provision amount recognized by the Group must be the best estimate at the reporting period-end of the disbursement required to settle the current obligation.

Where the financial effect of the discount is material, the provision amount must be the present value of the disbursements expected to be required to settle the obligation, applying a pre-tax interest rate that reflects prevailing market conditions on the value of money and the risks specific to such obligation. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized under Financial Income (Loss), Net in the income statement.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The Group will not account for positive contingencies, other than those arising from deferred taxes and those whose occurrence is virtually certain.

As of the date of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, the Group’s management believes there are no elements leading to the determination of the existence of contingencies that might materialize and have a negative impact on these consolidated condensed interim financial statements other than those set forth in Note 8.3.

The Group evaluates, at the end of the reporting period, the adjustment of insurance liabilities that have been recognized, using the current estimates of future cash flows from insurance contracts. If the evaluation shows that the carrying 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. According to IFRS 4, the Group will be required to determine the adequacy of the carrying amount recorded pursuant to the guidelines set out in IAS 37.

1.22.        OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Non-financial accounts payable are accrued when the counterparty has fulfilled its contractual obligations and are measured at amortized cost.

1.23.        NOTES ISSUED

The notes issued by the Group are measured at amortized cost. Where the Group buys back its own notes, the liability in respect of such notes will be deemed discharged and, accordingly, the notes will be derecognized. Where the Group buys back its own debt, such debt will be removed from its separate condensed interim financial statements and the difference between the residual value of the financial liability and the amount paid will be recognized as financial income or expense, as the case may be.

1.24.        SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Shareholders’ equity accounts are stated in a currency which does not reflect the changes in the price index since February 2003, except for the item “Capital Stock”, which is carried at face value. The restatement adjustment is included in “Adjustments to Shareholders’ Equity.”

Ordinary shares are recognized in shareholders’ equity and carried at face value. When any company comprising the Group buys shares of the Company’s capital stock (treasury stock), the payment made, including any cost directly attributable to the transaction (net of taxes), is deducted from shareholders’ equity until the shares are either canceled or disposed of.

1.25.        PROFIT RESERVES

Pursuant to Section 70 of the General Corporations Law, the Company and its subsidiaries, other than the Bank, are required to appropriate 5% of the net income for the fiscal year to the legal reserve until such reserve is equal to 20% of capital stock, plus the balance of the Capital Adjustment account.

With respect to the Bank, according to the regulations set forth by the Argentine Central Bank, 20% of net income for the fiscal year, net of previous years’ adjustments, if any, is required to be appropriated to the legal reserve. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, in appropriating amounts to other reserves, financial institutions are required to comply with the provisions laid down by the Argentine Central Bank in the revised text on distribution of dividends described in Note 10.8.

1.26.        DISTRIBUTION OF DIVIDENDS

The distribution of dividends to the Group’s shareholders is recognized as a liability in the consolidated condensed interim financial statements for the fiscal year in which dividends are approved by the Group’s shareholders.

1.27.        REVENUE RECOGNITION

Financial income and expense is recognized in respect of all debt instruments in accordance with the effective rate method, pursuant to which all gains and losses which are an integral part of the transaction effective rate are deferred.

Gains or losses included in the effective rate embrace disbursements or receipts relating to the creation or acquisition of a financial asset or liability, such as payments received for the analysis of the customer’s financial position, negotiation of the instrument terms, preparation and processing of the documents required to consummate the

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

transactions, and payments received for the extension of credit arrangements expected to be used by the customer. The Group accounts for its non-derivative financial liabilities at amortized cost, except for those included in “Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income,” which are measured at fair value.

Fees and commissions earned by the Group on the origination of syndicated loans are not part of the product effective rate, and are recognized in the income statement at the time the service is delivered, to the extent the Group does not retain a portion of the same, or such effective rate is maintained under the same conditions as the other participants. Commissions and fees earned by the Group on negotiations in third parties’ transactions are not part of the effective rate either, and are recognized at the time the transactions are executed.

The Group’s income from services is recognized in the income statement as performance obligations are fulfilled, thus differing income from customer loyalty programs, which are accounted for at the fair value of the points and the redemption rate, until such time as points are redeemed by customers and may be charged to profit or loss for the period.

1.28.    INCOME TAX AND MINIMUM PRESUMED INCOME TAX

1.28.1.    Income Tax

The income tax expense for the period includes current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized in the consolidated income statement, except for items required to be recognized directly in other comprehensive income. In this case, the income tax liability related to such items is also recognized in such statement.

The current income tax expense is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantially enacted as of the balance sheet date in the countries where the Group operates and generates taxable income. The Group periodically assesses the position assumed in tax returns in connection with circumstances in which the tax laws are subject to interpretation. On the other hand, when required, the Group sets up provisions in respect of the amounts expected to be required to pay to the tax authorities.

Deferred income tax is determined, in its entirety, by applying the liability method on the temporary differences arising from the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their tax base. However, the deferred tax arising from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination which, at the time of the transaction does not affect income or loss for accounting or tax purposes, is not recorded. The deferred tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) enacted as of the balance sheet date and that are expected to be applicable when the deferred tax assets are realized or the deferred tax liabilities are settled.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent future tax benefits are likely to arise against which the temporary differences might be offset.

The Group recognizes a deferred tax liability for taxable temporary differences related to investments in subsidiaries and affiliates, except that the following two conditions are met:

 

  (i)

the Group controls the timing on which temporary differences will be reversed;

  (ii)

such temporary differences are not likely to be reversed in the foreseeable future.

The balances of deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when a legal right exists to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and to the extent such balances are related to the same tax authority of the Group or its subsidiaries, where tax balances are intended to be, and may be, settled on a net basis.

1.28.2.        Minimum Presumed Income Tax

The Group determines the minimum presumed income tax at the effective rate of 1% of the computable assets at each fiscal year-end. This tax is supplementary to income tax. The Group’s tax liability 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 minimum presumed income tax credit disclosed under Other Non-current Receivables is the portion expected to be offset against the income tax in excess of minimum presumed income tax to be generated in the following ten fiscal years.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

1.29.        EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share are calculated as income (loss) attributable to the Group’s ordinary shareholders, excluding the after-tax effect of benefits attached to preferred shares, divided by average ordinary shares outstanding.

Diluted earnings per share are calculated by adjusting income (loss) attributable to shareholders and average ordinary shares outstanding for the effects of the potential conversion into equity instruments of all convertible notes held by the Group at period-end.

NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

The preparation of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements in accordance with the IFRS-based accounting framework requires the use of certain significant accounting estimates. It also requires that management make judgments in applying the accounting standards set forth by the Argentine Central Bank to define the Group’s accounting criteria.

The Group has identified the following areas which involves a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or the areas in which the assumptions and estimates are material for these condensed interim financial statements, as essential to understand the underlying accounting/financial reporting risks.

a.        FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS

The fair value of financial instruments not listed in active markets is determined using valuation techniques. Such techniques are validated and reviewed periodically by qualified personnel independent from the area which developed them. All models are assessed and adjusted before being put into use in order to ensure that results reflect current information and comparable market prices. Where possible, models rely on observable information only; however, certain factors, such as the Group’s own and the counterparty’s credit risk, volatilities and correlations, require the use of estimates. Changes in the assumptions about these factors may affect the reported fair value of financial instruments.

b.       IMPAIRMENT LOSSES ON LOANS AND ADVANCES

The Group makes estimates about its customers’ repayment capacity to determine the provision level it is required to set up according to the Argentine Central Bank regulations.

Such estimates are made as frequently as required by the minimum loan loss provisions set forth by the Argentine Central Bank.

Requirements for Allowances for Loan Losses

The Argentine Central Bank requires that minimum allowances for loan losses be setup for the different categories in which customers are classified. The rates vary by category and by whether the loans are secured. The percentages apply to total customer obligations, both principal and interest. The allowance for loan losses on the performing portfolio is unallocated, while allowances for the other categories are individually allocated. The regulations require the suspension of interest accrual or the setup of allowances for the 100% of interest for customers classified as “With Problems”, “Medium Risk,” or lower.

c.        IMPAIRMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

Intangible assets with definite useful life and property, plant and equipment are amortized or depreciated on a straight-line basis during their estimated useful lives. The Group monitors the conditions associated with these assets to determine whether the events and circumstances warrant a review of the remaining amortization or depreciation term and whether there are factors or circumstances indicating impairment in the value of the asset which might not be recoverable.

Identifying the indicators of impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets requires the use of judgment. The Group has concluded that there were no indicators of impairment for any of the periods reported in its consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

d.        INCOME TAX AND DEFERRED TAX

The assessment of current and deferred tax assets and liabilities requires a significant level of judgment. Current income tax is accounted for according to the amounts expected to be paid, while deferred income tax is accounted for on the basis of the temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their tax base, at the rates expected to be in force at the time of reversal of such differences.

A deferred tax asset is recognized when future taxable income is expected to exist to offset such temporary differences, based on management’s assumptions about the amounts and timing of such future taxable income. Then, management needs to determine whether deferred tax assets are likely to be used and offset against future taxable income. Actual results may differ from these estimates, for instance, changes in the applicable tax laws or the outcome of the final review of the tax returns by the tax authorities and tax courts.

Future taxable income and the number of tax benefits likely to be available in the future are based on a medium-term business plan prepared by management, on the basis of expectations which are deemed reasonable.

NOTE 3. TRANSITION TO IFRS

 

3.1.    REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSITION TO IFRS

The following is a reconciliation between the shareholders’ equity, income statement, other comprehensive income and statement of cash flows amounts related to the consolidated financial statements issued according to the accounting framework in effect prior to the transition date (January 1, 2017), the adoption date (December 31, 2017) and the closing date of the comparative period (September 30, 2017) and the amounts presented according to the IFRS-based accounting framework (see Note 1.1) in these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, as well as the effects of adjustments to cash flows.

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet         Prior
Accounting
Framework
12.31.17
          Reclassifications           Adjustments           References(*)           IFRS-based
Accounting
Framework
(See Note 1.1)
12.31.17
 
                                                        

ASSETS

                        
                                                        

Cash and Bank Deposits

       56,659,196          2,605,614          (321,544        (**)          58,943,266  

Government and Private Securities

       38,770,736          (38,770,736        -                     -  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

       197,335,168          (197,335,168        -                     -  

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       33,358,644          (33,358,644        -                     -  

Receivables from Financial Leases

       1,676,637          (1,676,637        -                     -  

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures

       28,704          (28,704        -          (a)          -  

Miscellaneous Receivables

       3,809,643          (3,809,643        -                     -  

Property, Plant and Equipment

       4,469,499          577,406          4,743,493          (b)          9,790,398  

Miscellaneous Assets

       623,762          (623,762        -                     -  

Intangible Assets

       3,577,022          (2,290,939        (380,222        (c)          905,861  

Unallocated Items

       71,277          (71,277        -                     -  

Other Assets

       632,272          (632,272        -                     -  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

       -          29,239,569          (261,329        (d)          28,978,240  

Derivative Instruments

       -          537,000          -          (e)          537,000  

Repo Transactions

       -          9,676,101          -                     9,676,101  

Other Financial Assets

       -          7,020,044          37,797          (f)          7,057,841  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

       -          199,737,602          (6,970,275        (g)          192,767,327  

Other Debt Securities

       -          2,589,436          119,216          (h)          2,708,652  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

       -          6,395,575          (65,018        (j)          6,330,557  

Current Income Tax Assets

       -          300,546          (105,741        (**)          194,805  

Investments in Equity Instruments

       -          20,870          54,936          (i)          75,806  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

       -          548,204          15,000          (p)          563,204  

Other Non-financial Assets

       -          3,472,826          (620,218        (k)          2,852,608  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

         -            4,740,383            1,144,671            (l)            5,885,054  

TOTAL ASSETS

         341,012,560            (11,136,606          (2,609,234                       327,266,720  

(*) The references are related to the explanations included in Note 3.5.

(**) The adjustments are related to the deconsolidation of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A., as detailed in Note 7.3.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                           
Consolidated Balance Sheet        Prior
Accounting
Framework
12.31.17
         Reclassifications          Adjustments          References(*)          IFRS-based
Accounting
Framework
(See Note 1.1)
12.31.17
 
                                                        

LIABILITIES

                        
                                                        

Deposits

       203,450,563          337          (2,733,996        (**)          200,716,904  

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       81,343,100          (81,343,100        -                     -  

Miscellaneous Liabilities

       8,570,777          (8,570,777        -                     -  

Provisions

       713,208          -          (105,753        (m)          607,455  

Subordinated Notes

       4,828,018          -          -                     4,828,018  

Unallocated Items

       55,673          (55,673        -                     -  

Minority Interest

       1,935,141          (1,935,196        55                     -  

Other Liabilities

       815,875          (815,875        -          (r)          -  

Derivative Instruments

       -          584,856          -                     584,856  

Repo Transactions

       -          1,131,127          -                     1,131,127  

Other Financial Liabilities

       -          37,424,437          64,488          (n)          37,488,925  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

       -          8,496,778          (627,730        (o)          7,869,048  

Notes Issued

       -          16,042,727          (2,303,661        (**)          13,739,066  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

       -          3,303,611          (231,923        (**)          3,071,688  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

       -          7,431          683,612          (p)          691,043  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

       -          13,581,655          (191,430        (q)          13,390,227  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

       301,712,355          (12,147,662        (5,446,338                   284,118,357  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                                                      

Capital Stock, Contributions and Reserves

       30,970,736          (924,140        -                     30,046,596  

Retained Income

       -          (2,745        2,529,070                     2,526,325  

Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income

       -          -          17,279                     17,279  

Net Income for the Fiscal Year

       8,329,469          2,745          290,755                     8,622,967  

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

       39,300,205          (924,140        2,837,104                     41,213,167  

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

       -          1,935,196          -                     1,935,196  

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

         39,300,205            1,011,056            2,837,104                         43,148,363  

(*) The references are related to the explanations included in Note 3.5.

(**) The adjustments are related to the deconsolidation of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A., as detailed in Note 7.3.

 

27


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                           
  Consolidated Balance Sheet        Prior
Accounting
Framework
09.30.17
         Reclassifications          Adjustments          References(*)          IFRS-based
Accounting
Framework
(See Note 1.1)
09.30.17
 
                                                        

ASSETS

                        
                                                        

Cash and Bank Deposits

       36,152,367          (479,402        (300,087        (**)          35,372,878  

Government and Private Securities

       32,220,753          (32,220,753        -                     -  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

       173,743,647          (173,743,647        -                     -  

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       18,412,357          (18,412,357        -                     -  

Receivables from Financial Leases

       1,446,264          (1,446,264        -                     -  

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures

       27,902          (22,659        186,702          (a)        191,945  

Miscellaneous Receivables

       3,916,753          (3,916,753        -                     -  

Property, Plant and Equipment

       4,220,738          360,671          4,598,946          (b)          9,180,355  

Miscellaneous Assets

       534,379          (534,379        -                     -  

Intangible Assets

       3,110,896          (1,855,273        (476,458        (c)          779,165  

Unallocated Items

       65,211          (65,211        -                     -  

Other Assets

       550,977          (550,977        -                     -  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

       -          33,863,030          (217,163        (d)          33,645,867  

Derivative Instruments

       -          250,946          -                     250,946  

Repo Transactions

       -          2,156,053          (120,155                   2,035,898  

Other Financial Assets

       -          5,373,515          (196,615        (f)          5,176,900  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

       -          175,959,555          (7,328,328        (g)          168,631,227  

Other Debt Securities

       -          1,153,442          243,192          (h)          1,396,634  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

       -          5,907,871          (399,545        (j)          5,508,326  

Current Income Tax Assets

       -          570,413          (37,327        (**)          533,086  

Investments in Equity Instruments

       -          20,125          43,838          (i)          63,963  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

       -          578,839          17,500          (p)          596,339  

Other Non-financial Assets

       -          3,222,907          (440,223        (k)          2,782,684  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

       -          5,676,085          (2        (l)          5,676,083  

TOTAL ASSETS

         274,402,244            1,845,777            (4,425,725                       271,822,296  

(*) The references are related to the explanations included in Note 3.5.

(**) The adjustments are related to the deconsolidation of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A., as detailed in Note 7.3.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                           
  Consolidated Balance Sheet        Prior
Accounting
Framework
09.30.17
         Reclassifications          Adjustments          References(*)          IFRS-based
Accounting
Framework
(See Note 1.1)
09.30.17
 
                                                        

LIABILITIES

                        
                                                        

Deposits

       164,414,771          (30,810        (2,202,166        (**)          162,181,795  

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       59,226,462          (59,226,462        -                     -  

Miscellaneous Liabilities

       7,962,223          (7,962,223        -                     -  

Provisions

       616,309          (435,194        265,506          (m)          446,621  

Subordinated Notes

       4,360,056          -          -                     4,360,056  

Unallocated Items

       96,067          (96,067        -                     -  

Minority Interest

       1,766,093          (1,766,111        18                     -  

Other Liabilities

       765,548          (765,548        -          (r)          -  

Derivative Instruments

       -          215,066          -                     215,066  

Repo Transactions

       -          1,182,750          (192,682                   990,068  

Other Financial Liabilities

       -          28,352,082          (322,281        (n)          28,029,801  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

       -          7,649,049          (820,777        (o)          6,828,272  

Notes Issued

       -          15,398,315          (1,840,811        (**)          13,557,504  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

       -          3,000,627          (414,524        (**)          2,586,103  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

       -          4,109          1,047,342          (p)          1,051,451  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

       -          15,484,222          (2,605,172        (q)          12,879,050  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

       239,207,529          1,003,805          (7,085,547                   233,125,787  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                                                      

Capital Stock, Contributions and Reserves

       29,541,295          (924,140        -                     28,617,155  

Retained Income

       -          (126,160        2,652,485                     2,526,325  

Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income

       -          -          7,339                     7,339  

Net Income for the Fiscal Year

       5,653,420          126,160          -                     5,779,580  

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

       35,194,715          (924,140        2,659,824                     36,930,399  

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

       -          1,766,110          -                     1,766,110  

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

         35,194,715            841,971            2,659,824                         38,696,509  

(*) The references are related to the explanations included in Note 3.5.

(**) The adjustments are related to the deconsolidation of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A., as detailed in Note 7.3.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                           
  Consolidated Balance Sheet        Prior
Accounting
Framework
01.01.17
         Reclassifications          Adjustments          References(*)          IFRS-based
Accounting
Framework
(See Note 1.1)
01.01.17
 
                                                        

ASSETS

                        
                                                        

Cash and Bank Deposits

       61,166,250          4,992,005          (390,690        (**)          65,767,565  

Government and Private Securities

       13,700,800          (13,700,800        -                     -  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

       137,451,655          (137,451,655        -                     -  

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       18,178,275          (18,178,275        -                     -  

Receivables from Financial Leases

       955,346          (955,346        -                     -  

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures

       52,964          (30,344        133,049          (a)          155,669  

Miscellaneous Receivables

       3,440,115          (3,440,115        -                     -  

Property, Plant and Equipment

       2,873,552          1,056,561          4,601,438          (b)          8,531,551  

Miscellaneous Assets

       1,221,237          (1,221,237        -                     -  

Intangible Assets

       2,582,255          (1,171,968        (579,183        (c)          831,104  

Unallocated Items

       89,035          (89,035        -                     -  

Other Assets

       539,140          (539,140        -                     -  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

       -          15,214,083          1,075,481          (d)          16,289,564  

Derivative Instruments

       -          124,260          261          (e)          124,521  

Repo Transactions

       -          -          -                     -  

Other Financial Assets

       -          4,038,002          (401,031        (f)          3,637,971  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

       -          138,708,885          (4,826,609        (g)          133,882,276  

Other Debt Securities

       -          1,153,225          (191,262        (h)          961,963  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

       -          5,676,405          (197,551        (j)          5,478,854  

Current Income Tax Assets

       -          224,825          (98,710        (**)          126,115  

Investments in Equity Instruments

       -          30,412          71,151          (i)          101,563  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

       -          545,912          17,500          (p)          563,412  

Other Non-financial Assets

       -          2,475,191          (222,196        (k)          2,252,995  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

       -          4,740,064          1,186,019          (l)          5,926,083  

TOTAL ASSETS

         242,250,624            2,202,915            177,667                         244,631,206  

(*) The references are related to the explanations included in Note 3.5.

(**) The adjustments are related to the deconsolidation of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A., as detailed in Note 7.3.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                           
  Consolidated Balance Sheet        Prior
Accounting
Framework
01.01.17
         Reclassifications          Adjustments          References(*)          IFRS-based
Accounting
Framework
(See Note
1.1)
01.01.17
 
                                                        

LIABILITIES

                        
                                                        

Deposits

       151,688,147          3,236          (1,314,318        (**)          150,377,065  

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       57,793,653          (57,793,653        -                     -  

Miscellaneous Liabilities

       5,804,284          (5,804,284        -                     -  

Provisions

       384,484          -          392          (m)          384,876  

Subordinated Notes

       4,065,255          -          -                     4,065,255  

Unallocated Items

       70,530          (70,530        -                     -  

Minority Interest

       1,462,189          (1,451,883        (10,306                   -  

Other Liabilities

       629,382          (629,382        -          (r)          -  

Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

       -          -          -                     -  

Derivative Instruments

       -          239,135          (81,536        (e)          157,599  

Repo Transactions

       -          1,782,068          (137,858        (**)          1,644,715  

Other Financial Liabilities

       -          31,257,938          41,354          (n)          31,299,292  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

       -          7,479,171          (582,349        (o)          6,896,317  

Notes Issued

       -          13,012,842          (1,155,124        (**)          11,857,718  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

       -          1,997,323          (175,174        (**)          1,822,149  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

       -          6,678          931,591          (p)          938,269  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

       -          10,722,373          (149,512        (q)          10,572,861  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

       221,897,924          751,032          (2,632,840                   220,016,116  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                                                      

Capital Stock, Adjustments and Reserves

       14,334,823          -          -                     14,334,823  

Retained Income

       6,017,877          -          2,526,325                     8,544,202  

Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income

       -          -          284,182                     284,182  

Net Income for the Fiscal Year

       -          -          -                     -  

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

       20,352,700          -          2,810,507                     23,163,207  

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

       -          1,451,883          -                     1,451,883  

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

         20,352,700            1,451,883            2,810,507                         24,615,090  

(*) The references are related to the explanations included in Note 3.5.

(**) The adjustments are related to the deconsolidation of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A., as detailed in Note 7.3.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                   
  CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT        Prior
Accounting
Framework
09.30.17
         Reclassifications          Adjustments          IFRS-based
Accounting
Framework
(See Note 1.1)
09.30.17
 
                                             

Financial Income

       32,002,126          (32,002,126        -          -  

Financial Expenses

       (14,693,155)          14,693,155          -          -  

Provisions for Loan Losses

       (3,737,053)          (7,875        428,037          (3,316,891

Income from Services

       15,266,401          (15,266,401        -          -  

Expenses from Services

       (4,667,200)          4,667,200          -          -  

Administrative Expenses

       (16,551,766)          8,969,567          556,981          (7,025,218

Underwriting Income

       1,510,764          138,923          223          1,649,910  

Minority Interest

       (457,106)          457,106          -          -  

Miscellaneous Income

       1,198,269          (1,198,269        -          -  

Miscellaneous Losses

       (711,080)          711,080          -          -  

Income Tax

       (3,506,781)          3,506,781          -          -  

Interest Income

                  27,314,897          (2,467,956        24,846,941  

Interest Expense

       -          (11,760,678        672,956          (11,087,722

Commission Income

       -          16,113,589          (4,264,277        11,849,312  

Commission Expense

       -          (1,662,804        61,098          (1,601,706

Net Income (Loss) from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with Changes to Income

       -          3,671,534          (226,923        3,444,611  

Income (Loss) from Derecognition of Assets Measured at Amortized Cost

       -          -          -          -  

Exchange Rate Differences on Gold and Foreign Currency

       -          1,516,003          18,393          1,534,396  

Other Operating Income

       -          (320,955        3,771,989          3,451,034  

Employee Benefits

       -          (8,203,318        516,811          (7,686,507

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

       -          (891,824        114,570          (777,254

Other Operating Expenses

                  (6,015,513        319,500          (5,696,013

Income (Loss) for Associates and Joint Ventures

       -          (200,875        382,315          181,440  

Income Tax from Continuing Activities

       -          (3,401,366        56,666          (3,344,700

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

       -          -          -          -  

Income Tax from Discontinued Activities

       -          (370,724        185,362          (185,362

Net Income for the Period

       5,653,419          457,107          125,745          6,236,271  

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

       -          -          (276,843        (276,843

Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)

       5,653,419          457,107          (151,098        5,959,428  

Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

       5,653,419          -          (150,682        5,502,737  

Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

         -            457,107            (416          456,691  

The significant adjustments to Cash Flows, as required by IFRS 1, paragraph 25, are as follows:

 

a.

Under the prior accounting framework, Cash and Due from Banks and highly-liquid investments originally due in three months or less were considered to be Cash and Cash Equivalents. Under the IFRS-based accounting framework, Cash and Bank Deposits, including foreign currency purchases and sales pending settlement originally due in three months or less, and highly-liquid investments originally due in three months or less are considered to be Cash and Cash Equivalents.

 

b.

Under the prior accounting framework, cash and cash equivalents of equity investments in Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. (CFA) and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A. (CyS) were consolidated with those of the Group. Under the IFRS-based accounting framework, both companies are disclosed under Non-current Assets Held for Sale and, consequently, have not been consolidated.

 

32


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents is as follows:

 

                                   
  Cash and Cash Equivalents        Prior Accounting
Framework
09.30.17
         CFA + CyS
    Discontinued    
Operations
         Adjustments          IFRS-based
        Accounting        
Framework 09.30.17
 
                                             

Cash and Bank Deposits

       36,152,367          (338,910        (440,579        35,372,878  

Argentine Central Bank Bills and Notes Maturing within up to 90 days

       20,374,017          -          1,811,562          22,185,579  

Receivables from Reverse Repo Transactions

       1,994,616          -          (87,400        1,907,216  

Local Interbank Loans

       783,000          -          -          783,000  

Overnight Placements in Banks Abroad

       5,156,338          -          19,098          5,175,436  

Other Cash Equivalents

       2,784,039          -          (22,148        2,761,891  

Total

         67,244,377            (338,910          1,280,533            68,186,000  
                   
                                                     
  Cash and Cash Equivalents        Prior Accounting
Framework
01.01.17
         CFA + CyS
Discontinued
Operations
         Adjustments          IFRS-based
Accounting
Framework 01.01.17
 
                                             

Cash and Bank Deposits

       61,166,250          (390,690        4,992,005          65,767,565  

Argentine Central Bank Bills and Notes Maturing within up to 90 days

       6,635,954          -          267,655          6,903,609  

Local Interbank Loans

       862,300          -          -          862,300  

Overnight Placements in Banks Abroad

       1,227,101          -          -          1,227,101  

Cash Equivalents from Subsidiaries

       3,196,060          -          (5,577        3,190,483  

Total

         73,087,665            (390,690          5,254,083            77,951,058  

 

c.

Under the prior accounting framework, cash flows from Intangible Assets, Dividends Earned for Investments in Associates and Cash Flows with the Argentine Central Bank were disclosed as cash flows provided by operating activities. Under the IFRS-based accounting framework, cash flows from Intangible Assets and Dividends Earned for Investments in Subsidiaries and Associates are disclosed as cash flows provided by investing activities, while those from loans from the Argentine Central Bank are disclosed as cash flows provided by financing activities.

 

d.

Cash flows from CFA and CyS, as mentioned in subsection b. above, have not been consolidated in accordance with the IFRS-based accounting framework.

The reconciliation of cash flows is as follows:

 

  Cash and Cash Equivalents         Prior Accounting
Framework
09.30.17
          CFA + CyS
Discontinued
Operations
          Adjustments           IFRS-based
Accounting
Framework
09.30.17
 

Operating Activities (I)

       (16,279,101)          (120,919        (3,084,658        (19,484,678

Investing Activities (II)

       (818,198)          266,419          (500,541        (1,052,320

Financing Activities (III)

       8,767,197          (197,538        (250,746        8,318,913  

Effect of Changes in the Exchange Rate

       2,486,814          -          (33,402        2,453,412  

Total

       (5,843,288)          (52,038        (3,869,347        (9,764,673

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

(I) Operating Activities

                                           

Cash Flows According to Argentine Central Bank

Regulations as of 09.30.17

                                        (16,279,101

CFA + CyS Discontinued Operations

                                        (120,919

Adjustments that Affect Cash Flows from Operating Activities

                                        (3,553,189

Intangible Assets

                                        1,004,352  

Miscellaneous Assets

                                        (381,834

Other Collections Related to Subsidiaries

                                        (94,343

Dividends Cashed from Subsidiaries

                                        (59,644

Cash Flows According to the IFRS-based Accounting Framework as of 09.30.17

                                        (19,484,678

(II) Investing Activities

                                           

Cash Flows According to Argentine Central Bank

Regulations as of 09.30.17

                                        (818,198

CFA + CyS Discontinued Operations

                                        266,419  

Miscellaneous Assets

                                        381,834  

Dividends Cashed from Subsidiaries

                                        59,644  

Adjustments to Determine Investing Activities

                                        (32,010

Other Collections Related to Subsidiaries

                                        94,343  

Intangible Assets

                                        (1,004,352)  

Cash Flows According to the IFRS-based Accounting Framework as of 09.30.17

                                        (1,052,320
                                             

(III) Financing Activities

                                           

Cash Flows According to Argentine Central Bank Regulations as of 09.30.17

                                        8,767,197  

CFA + CyS Discontinued Operations

                                        (197,538

Adjustments to Determine Financing Activities

                                        (250,746

Cash Flows According to the IFRS-based Accounting

Framework as of 09.30.17

                                        8,318,913  

Effect of Changes in the Exchange Rate

                                           

Cash Flows According to Argentine Central Bank Regulations as of 09.30.17

                                        2,486,814  

Adjustments to Determine Financing Activities

                                        (33,402

Cash Flows According to the IFRS-based Accounting

Framework as of 09.30.17

                                                2,453,412  

3.2.    OPTIONAL EXEMPTIONS TO IFRS

IFRS 1 allows entities that adopt IFRS for the first time to consider certain one-time exceptions. Such exceptions have been established by the IASB to make the first application of IFRS simpler, eliminating the mandatory nature of their retroactive application.

Below are the optional exemptions applicable to the Group under IFRS 1:

 

1.

Attributed Cost of Bank Property, Plant and Equipment and Investment Properties: The current value of bank property, plant and equipment and investment properties has been adopted as attributed cost as of the date of transition to IFRS.

2.

Business Combinations: The Group has opted for not applying IFRS 3 “Business Combinations” retroactively for business combinations prior to the date of transition to IFRS.

3.

Assets and Liabilities of Subsidiaries that Have Already Applied IFRS: The Group has adopted IFRS 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 condensed interim financial statements for the same carrying amounts disclosed in their financial statements.

The Group has not made use of other exemptions available in IFRS 1.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

3.3.    MANDATORY EXCEPTIONS TO IFRS

Below are the mandatory exceptions applicable to the Group under IFRS 1:

 

1.

Estimates: The estimates made by the Group according to IFRS as of January 1, 2017 (date of transition to IFRS) 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 Note 1.1 (non-application of the impairment chapter of IFRS 9).

2.

Accounting derecognition of financial assets and liabilities: The Group applied the criteria of accounting derecognition of financial assets and liabilities under IFRS 9 prospectively for transactions occurred after January 1, 2017.

3.

Classification and measurement of financial assets: The Group has considered the existing events and circumstances as of January 1, 2017 in its evaluation of whether the financial assets meet the characteristics to be classified as assets measured at amortized cost or at fair value with changes in profit or loss or at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income.

4.

Other mandatory exceptions established by IFRS 1 that have not been applied because of their immateriality to the Group are:

  -

Hedge accounting

  -

Non-controlling interests

  -

Embedded derivatives

  -

Government loans

The other exceptions established by IFRS 1 have not been applied because of their immateriality to the Group.

3.4.    RECLASSIFICATIONS

The items recognized under the prior accounting framework, which were reclassified according to the IFRS-based accounting framework and as detailed in point 3.1., are described below.

3.4.1.    Assets

Spot Purchases and Sales Pending Settlement: According to standards in effect until December 31, 2017, these transactions were recorded as Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage and Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage, respectively. Upon using the criterion of the date of closing, a spot purchase transaction pending settlement will imply recording the security to be received in the respective account, with the applicable measurement criterion, while the spot sale pending settlement will imply the derecognition of the security. The currency transactions pending settlement have been reclassified as cash equivalents and those of securities have been included in the respective holdings.

Reverse Repo Transactions: Under the prior accounting framework, the security in such transactions was recognized in the holding and the obligation to deliver it at the end of the transaction in Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage. The loan granted was recorded in Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage. Under the IFRS-based accounting framework, 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 with securities offered as collateral. Therefore, the reclassification between the accounts mentioned above has been made.

Leasehold Improvements: According to the prior accounting framework, they were disclosed under Intangible Assets. According to the IFRS-based accounting framework, those leasehold improvements are part of Property, Plant and Equipment.

Equity Investments: As discussed in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.’s Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on August 31, 2017, the shareholders wished to transfer all of the shares of the company. Therefore, according to IFRS 5 this is considered as Non-current Assets Held for Sale and valued at the lower of the carrying amount and fair value, less costs to sell at closing. Such reclassification was made as of December 31, 2017.

Likewise, Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A. are disclosed under Equity Investments, under the prior accounting framework. As mentioned above regarding IFRS 5, it has been reclassified in the same account (See Note 7.3).

Repurchase of Notes: We have adjusted our own notes held in portfolio in accordance with IFRS. According to IFRS, an issuer’s repurchase of its own debt has the effect of settling the respective liability.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Liability from Purchase of Minority Interests: As of December 31, 2017, a financial liability has been recognized for the purchase of a 6% interest in Tarjetas Regionales S.A. IFRS 32, paragraph 23, sets forth that a commitment to buy treasury shares is to be accounted for as a financial liability for the present value of the selling price. The liability is recognized with its corresponding offsetting entry in equity, as the risks and rewards associated with the shares are retained by the minority shareholders until the actual transfer of such shares. The transaction totaled $924,140 and the amount recognized against other shareholders’ equity reserves was $419,307.

3.4.2.     Income Statement

Commissions on Origination of Loans and Lending Expenses: According to the prior accounting framework, commissions on structuring should be disclosed under Income from Services and lending expenses, under Expenses from Services. According to IFRS 9, such commissions are part of the necessary cash flows to calculate the IRR on loans. Accordingly, the respective reclassification has been made to Interest Income.

3.5.    Adjustments by Applying IFRS as of the Date of Transition

As of the date of transition, according to the prior accounting framework, the Group also consolidated Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A. have been classified as Held for Sale under IFRS 5 since the respective agreements for their transfer have been signed. The effect is disclosed in all the accounts that were consolidated according to the prior accounting framework, as detailed in Note 3.1.

According to IFRS, 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. By applying the principle of control under IFRS 10, the Financial Trust Galtrust I and the Financial Trust Saturno Créditos, which were not considered as controlled entities under Argentine Central Bank regulations, have been consolidated.

The following are additional adjustments that have been made as a result of the IFRS-based accounting framework, which were made to amounts recognized under the prior accounting framework, and are detailed in Note 3.1.

 

(a)

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures: Upon applying the equity method, the financial statements of the subsidiaries and of Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. have been consolidated. The shareholders’ equity arising from their financial statements has been adjusted by the effect the application of the IFRS-based accounting framework has had thereon.

 

                        12.31.17                                    09.30.17                                    01.01.17              
                                     

Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.

        -           186,702           133,104  

Ondara S.A.

        -           -           (55
                                     

Total

          -             186,702             133,049  

 

(b)

Property, Plant and Equipment: The value resulting as adjustment arises from adopting fair values as attributed cost, as described in 3.2, net of the related impact on accumulated depreciation.

 

(c)

Intangible Assets: The prior accounting framework allowed for the inclusion in intangible assets of items such as organization and reorganization expenses, among other items, the capitalization of which is not allowed under the IFRS-based accounting framework. Such assets have been derecognized and the amortization generated under the prior accounting framework has been reversed.

 

(d)

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income: The accounting valuation system of government and private securities set forth by the Argentine Central Bank until December 2017 established, in general, the valuation at fair value for those securities published in the list of volatilities periodically issued by such institution. The securities not included in those lists were measured at acquisition cost plus the IRR.

The adjustment disclosed is that resulting from measuring at fair value with changes in profit or loss the securities classified in this business model.

The Group 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 and certain investments in debt securities in financial trusts.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Galicia Valores S.A. has measured at fair value with changes in profit or loss the securities classified in this business model.

 

(e)

Derivative Instruments: Adjustment resulting from applying the techniques specified in Notes 2.1 and 4 to the Group’s option portfolio.

 

(f)

Other Financial Assets: Upon the consolidation of the financial assets adjusted to the IFRS-based accounting framework of Financial Trust Galtrust I and Financial Trust Saturno Créditos, which are not considered controlled entities under the prior accounting framework.

 

(g)

Loans and Other Financing Activities: According to the effective measurement criteria prior to the convergence to IFRS, these were recorded at their acquisition cost plus interest accrued based on the contractual rate. In compliance with the provisions set out in IFRS 9, the applicable adjustment has been made to the measurement at amortized cost.

 

(h)

Other Debt Securities: As described in the preceding paragraph, the adjustment relates to debt securities of the financial trusts included in the amortized cost, business model and cash flows from the instrument.

The Financial Trust Galtrust I has adjusted the measurement of its holding of government securities at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income, since it relates to the classification within such business model for the IFRS-based accounting framework, with cash flows representing eliminations of principal plus interest.

 

(i)

Investments in Equity Instruments: Under the IFRS-based accounting framework, interests measured at cost were reclassified to Listed Private Securities and measured at fair value.

 

                        12.31.17                                    09.30.17                                    01.01.17              
                                     

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

        54,936           43,838           40,101  

Galicia Valores S.A.

        -           -           31,050  
                                     

Total

          54,936             43,838             71,151  

 

(j)

Other Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral: The adjustment arises from the measurement at fair value with changes in profit or loss of monetary regulation instruments offered as collateral. Under the prior accounting framework, these assets were measured at cost plus IRR.

 

(k)

Other Non-financial Assets: The adjustment is made up of the derecognition of advances for systems purchased, the capitalization of which is not allowed by the IFRS-based accounting framework, the measurement of guarantees granted according to paragraph 4.2.1. c) of IFRS 9, and the adoption of fair value as attributed cost of miscellaneous assets.

 

                        12.31.17                                   09.30.17                                   01.01.17              
                                   

Derecognition of Advances for Systems Purchased

        (642,034        (575,278        (437,101

Miscellaneous Assets

        46,261          164,557          214,906  

Others

        24,445          (29,502        -  

Total

          (620,218          (440,223          (222,196

 

(l)

Non-current Assets Held for Sale: Relates to the adjustment of Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. due to the application of the equity method prior to its reclassification as Non-current Assets Held for Sale, as described in Note 3.5.

 

(m)

Provisions: Relates to the adjustment for the valuation according to the likelihood criteria of IAS 37 (“more likely than not”) regarding the contingencies for labor and commercial legal actions which, according to the prior accounting framework, were recorded based on the progress made in pending labor and commercial legal actions.

 

(n)

Other Financial Liabilities: The adjustment relates to the measurement of guarantees granted, according to paragraph 4.2.1 c) of IFRS 9, which did not require balance sheet disclosure under the prior accounting framework.

 

(o)

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions: The adjustment relates to the measurement at amortized cost, according to the IFRS-based accounting framework, of those loans received, the interest on which had been accrued applying the contractual rate of the prior accounting framework.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

(p)

Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities: The deferred tax is recognized according to the liability method, the arising temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements and is determined using tax rates (and laws) approved or about to be approved as of the balance sheet date and expected to be applicable when the related deferred tax assets are realized or the deferred tax liabilities are settled.

By applying Argentine Central Bank regulations, the Bank only recognized the current tax for the fiscal year, according to the prior accounting framework.

 

(q)

Other Non-financial Liabilities: Relates to the deferred income for the Quiero! customer loyalty program, which is measured at the fair value of the point granted and considering the redemption rate, according to the IFRS-based accounting framework. Under the prior accounting framework, the loyalty program was measured on the basis of the cost of granted points.

 

(r)

Liabilities Recognized by Insurance Companies: Under the IFRS-based accounting framework, 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 evaluation shows that the carrying 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 the prior accounting framework, the accounting policies followed by the insurance company do not require performing a test of adjusting liabilities that meets the minimum conditions established by the IFRS-based accounting framework. According to IFRS 4, in this case, the insurance company shall determine the adjustment of the carrying amount recorded according to the guidelines set out in IAS 37.

NOTE 4. FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

4.1.    Fair Values

The Group classifies the fair values of financial instruments in three levels, according to the quality of data used to determine them.

Fair Value Level 1: The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as, publicly-traded derivatives, notes or available for sale) is based on the quoted prices of markets (unadjusted) as of the date of the reporting period. If the quote price is available and there is an active market for the instrument, it will be included in Level 1.

Fair Value Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in active markets, such as the derivatives available over the counter, is determined using valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable information and relies the least possible on the Group’s specific estimates. If all the material variables to establish the fair value of a financial instrument are observable, the instrument is included in Level 2.

Fair Value Level 3: If one or more material variables are not based on observable market information, the instrument is included in Level 3. This is the case of unquoted equity instruments.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The Group’s financial instruments measured at fair value at period-end are as follows:

 

Instruments Portfolio as of 09.30.18            Fair Value Level 1               Fair Value Level 2               Fair Value Level 3    
                                   

Assets

                                 

- Argentine Central Bank’s Bills and Notes

        48,759          14,423,636          -  

- Government Securities

        6,128,386          255,234          272,584  

- Private Securities

        336,845          283,176          813,955  

- Derivative Instruments

        -          3,832,409          -  

- Other Financial Assets

        2,643,544          -          39,000  

- Other Debt Securities(*)

        9,487,006          -          -  

- Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

        1,546,172          -          -  

- Equity Instruments

        4,423          -          127,609  

Liabilities

                                 

- Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

        (286,661        (98,370        -  

- Derivative Instruments

        -          (6,624,894        -  

Total

          19,908,474            12,071,191            1,253,148  

(*) Relates to Treasury Bonds due in 2020 measured at fair value with changes in OCI.

 

Instruments Portfolio as of 12.31.17           Fair Value Level 1               Fair Value Level 2               Fair Value Level 3    
                                  

Assets

                                

- Argentine Central Bank’s Bills and Notes

       17,268,730          590,034          -  

- Government Securities

       9,286,132          -          165,214  

- Private Securities

       559,087          4,000          1,105,043  

- Derivative Instruments

       -          537,000          -  

- Other Financial Assets

       3,058,830                     39,000  

- Other Debt Securities(*)

       96,481          -          -  

- Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

       391,287          -          -  

- Equity Instruments

       19,122          -          56,684  

Liabilities

                                

- Derivative Instruments

       -          (584,856        -  

Total

         30,679,669            546,178            1,365,941  

(*) Relates to Secured Bonds issued by Argentina measured at fair value with changes in OCI.

Changes in instruments included in fair value Level 3 are as follows:

 

  Level 3 as of 09.30.18          Balance as of 12.31.17            Purchases            Sales           Income (Loss)            Balance as of 09.30.18  
                                                            

- Government Securities

        165,214           2,764,571           (8,289,722        5,632,521           272,584  

- Private Securities

        1,105,043           3,822,174           (5,084,233        970,971           813,955  

- Other Financial Assets

        39,000           -           -          -           39,000  

- Equity Instruments

        56,684           30,167           -          -           127,609  

Total

          1,365,941             6,616,912             (13,373,955          6,644,250             1,253,148  

The Group’s policy is to recognize transfers at fair value levels only as of year-end dates, there being no changes to financial instruments held in portfolio as of December 31, 2017.

Valuation Techniques

Valuation techniques to determine fair values include:

 

-

Market or quoted prices of similar instruments.

 

-

Determining the estimated present value of instruments.

The valuation technique to determine the fair value Level 2 is based on inputs other than the quoted price included in Level 1 that are directly observable for the asset or liability (i.e., prices). For those instruments for which there is no secondary trading and, if positions should be disposed of, the Group should sell to the Argentine Central Bank at the originally agreed-upon rate, as established by the regulatory agency, the price has been prepared based on such rate accrual.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The valuation technique to determine fair value Level 3 of financial instruments is based on the price prepared by curve, which is a method that compares the existing spread between the curve of sovereign bonds and the average hurdle rates of primary issuances, representing the different segments, according to the different risk ratings. If there are no representative primary issuances during the month, the following variants will be used:

 

  (i)

secondary market prices of securities under the same conditions, which have been quoted in the month of evaluation;

 

  (ii)

prior-month bidding and/or secondary market prices will be taken depending on how representative they are;

 

  (iii)

spread calculated in the prior month and will be applied to the sovereign curve, according to the reasonableness thereof; and

 

  (iv)

a specific margin is applied, determined based on historical returns of instruments of similar conditions, based on justified reasons therefor.

As stated above, the rates and spreads to be used to discount future cash flows and originate the price of the instrument are determined.

All the changes to valuation methods are previously discussed and approved by the Group’s key personnel.

4.2.    Off-Balance Sheet Items

In the normal course of business and in order to meet customers’ financing needs, off-balance sheet transactions are performed. These instruments expose the Group to the credit risk, in addition to loans recognized in assets. These financial instruments include credit lending commitments, letters of credit reserve, guarantees granted and acceptances.

The same credit policies for agreed credits, guarantees and loan granting are used. Outstanding commitments and guarantees do not represent an unusual credit risk.

Agreed Credits

They are commitments to grant loans to a customer in a future date, subject to compliance with certain contractual agreements that usually have fixed maturity dates or other termination clauses and may require a fee payment.

Commitments are expected to expire without resorting to them. The total amounts of agreed credits do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Each customer’s solvency is evaluated case by case.

Guarantees Granted

The issuing bank commits to reimbursing the loss to the beneficiary if the secured debtor does not comply with its obligation upon maturity.

Export and Import Documentary Credits

They are conditional commitments issued by the Group to secure a customer’s compliance towards a third party.

Responsibilities for Foreign Trade Transactions

They are conditional commitments for foreign trade transactions.

Our exposure to credit loss upon the other party’s default in the financial instrument is represented by the contractual notional amount of the same investments.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The credit exposure for these transactions is detailed below.

 

                       09.30.18                                   12.31.17                                   01.01.17              
                                  

Agreed Credits

       14,097,963          11,665,185          9,094,205  

Export and Import Documentary Credits

       1,371,345          1,358,550          650,461  

Guarantees Granted

       17,385,527          2,366,349          1,134,828  

Responsibilities for Foreign Trade Transactions

         483,411            456,567            586,180  

As of September 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and January 1, 2017, the fees and commissions related to the items mentioned above amounted to $76,547, $83,040 and $50,092 for Agreed Credits; $41,959, $40,104 and $39,820 for Export and Import Documentary Credits; and $39,445, $44,667 and $31,525 for Guarantees Granted, respectively.

The credit risk of these instruments is essentially the same as that involved in lending credit facilities to customers.

To grant guarantees to our customers, we may require counter-guarantees, which, classified by type, amount to:

 

                       09.30.18                                   12.31.17                                   01.01.17              
                                  

Other Preferred Guarantees Received

       6,773,721          45,400          60,648  

Other Guarantees Received

         426,182            319,349            241,575  

Additionally, checks to be debited and credited, as well as other elements in the collection process, such as, notes, invoices and miscellaneous items, are recorded in memorandum accounts until the related instrument is approved or accepted.

The risk of loss in these offsetting transactions is not significant.

 

                       09.30.18                                   12.31.17                                   01.01.17              
                                  

Checks and Drafts to be Debited

       3,085,540          2,106,757          2,013,574  

Checks and Drafts to be Credited

       3,701,465          3,084,228          2,559,608  

Values for Collection

         23,987,395            23,037,677            18,309,418  

The Group acts as trustee by virtue of trust agreements to secure obligations derived from several agreements between parties. As of September 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and January 1, 2017, trust funds amounted to $10,539,441, $8,916,957 and $8,182,699, respectively. In addition, as of September 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and January 1, 2017, securities held in custody amounted to $533,292,929, $374,391,939 and $258,872,060, respectively. These trusts are not included in the consolidation since the Group does not exert control on them.

4.3.    Derivative Instruments

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

Mercado Abierto Electrónico (MAE) and Rosario Futures Exchange (ROFEX) have trading environments for the closing, recording and settlement of financial forward transactions carried out among its agents, the Bank being one of them. 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.

The transactions are recorded in Off-Balance Sheet Items for the notional value traded. The accrued balances pending settlement are disclosed in the “Derivative Instruments” line of Assets and/or Liabilities, as the case may be.

INTEREST RATE SWAPS

These transactions are conducted within the environment created by the MAE, and the settlement thereof is carried out on a daily or 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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The amounts of transactions conducted as of the dates indicated below are as follows:

 

                   Underlying Asset                           Type of Settlement                           09.30.18(*)                            12.31.17(*)           
                                             

Forward Purchase – Sale of Foreign Currency

                                           

Purchases

       Foreign currency          Daily difference          76,617,040          20,417,503  

Sales

       Foreign currency          Daily difference          60,985,493          18,726,582  

Purchases by Customers

       Foreign currency          Daily difference          3,885,476          395,014  

Sales by Customers

       Foreign currency          Daily difference          16,789,441          3,706,769  

Interest Rate Swaps

                                           

Swaps

       Others          Other          1,000          1,000  

Swaps with Customers

       Others          Other          466,298          -  

Repo Transactions

                                           

Forward Purchases

      
Government
securities
 
 
      
With delivery of the
underlying asset
 
 
       -          9,697,406  

Forward Sales

        
Government
securities
 
 
        
With delivery of the
underlying asset
 
 
         14,006,042            1,132,573  

(*) Notional values.

NOTE 5. EQUITY INVESTMENTS AND RELATED PARTIES

 

5.1.    BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Banco Finansur S.A.’s operation was temporarily suspended by the Argentine Central Bank from November 9, 2017 to February 9, 2018. On January 12, 2018, the Bank disclosed its participation in the potential acquisition of certain assets and the assumption of secured liabilities of Banco Finansur S.A., under the framework of Section 35 bis of the Argentine Financial Institutions Law, submitting a non-binding offer to such company. In addition, on March 9, 2018, the Bank reported that the Argentine Central Bank approved the transfer of certain assets and secured liabilities of Banco Finansur S.A. in its favor, by creating a Private Financial Trust called Fidensur.

The Bank has up to 12 months from the acquisition date to complete the accounting of such transaction classified, under IFRS, as business combination. Therefore, the amounts considered below are provisional.

The amounts received are as follows:

 

ASSETS

                 

Cash

        24,068  

Transfers to Checking Accounts with the Argentine Central Bank

        215,000  

Transfers Pending to Be Received Abroad

        49,566  

Assets Received

        330  

TOTAL ASSETS

        288,964  

LIABILITIES

           

Deposits

        416,440  

DEBT SECURITY ESTIMATED FACE VALUE

              127,476  

In addition, during this period, the debt security has accrued interest in the amount of $875 and interest payments have been received for $20,473, totaling $88,575 as of September 30, 2018.

5.2.       EQUITY INVESTMENTS

5.2.1.    Equity Investments in Subsidiaries

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

 

Company            Direct and Indirect Shareholding              Equity Investment %  
                      09.30.18                                      12.31.17                                      09.30.18                                      12.31.17              
                                                 

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

        668,549,353           795,973,974           100.00           100.00  

Cobranzas Regionales S.A.

        8,300           7,700           83.00           77.00  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

        20,000           20,000           100.00           100.00  

Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.

        71,310           71,310           99.99           99.99  

Galicia Retiro Compañía de Seguros S.A.

        7,727,271           7,727,271           99.99           99.99  

Galicia Seguros S.A.

        1,830,883           1,830,883           99.99           99.99  

Galicia Valores S.A.

        1,000,000           1,000,000           100.00           100.00  

Galicia Warrants S.A.

        1,000,000           1,000,000           100.00           100.00  

Financial Trust Galtrust I

        -           -           -           100.00  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Financial Trust Saturno Créditos

        -           -           100.00           100.00  

Net Investment S.A. (in Liquidation)(*)

        -           12,000           -           100.00  

Ondara S.A.

        13,636,990           12,709,967           83.85           78.15  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

        185,653           185,653           100.00           100.00  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

        2,343           2,174           83.00           77.00  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

              894,552,668                 829,886,212                 83.00                 77.00  
(*) The financial distribution was paid out on January 9, 2018.

 

                       
Company            IFRS-based Accounting Framework (*)  
          09.30.18  
                      Assets                                      Liabilities                                Shareholders’      
Equity
                     Net Income          
                                                 

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

        469,587,744           429,826,831           39,760,913           7,329,287  

Cobranzas Regionales S.A.

        114,225           70,706           43,519           8,041  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

        480,102           81,851           398,251           375,707  

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

        54,159           25,326           28,832           9,007  

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

        228,981           173,621           55,360           4,310  

Galicia Seguros S.A.(**)

        2,563,380           1,582,568           980,812           159,496  

Galicia Valores S.A.

        267,613           53,796           213,817           61,436  

Galicia Warrants S.A.

        139,781           29,461           110,320           39,139  

Financial Trust Saturno Créditos

        21,373           837           20,536           (1,421

Ondara S.A.

        22,914           2,368           20,546           (307

Sudamericana Holding S.A.(**)

        2,807,765           1,782,965           1,024,796           201,196  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

        45,184,548           35,793,878           9,390,670           2,139,859  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

              45,571,972                 35,424,574                 10,147,398                 2,155,472  

(*) The balances are related to consolidated accounts and arise from each subsidiary’s financial statements for publication.

(**) Net income for the three-month period ended September 30, 2018.

 

Company            IFRS-based Accounting Framework (*)  
          12.31.17      09.30.17  
                      Assets                                      Liabilities                                Shareholders’      
Equity
                     Net Income          
                                                 

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

        322,336,624           281,422,839           40,913,785           5,721,424  

Cobranzas Regionales S.A.

        57,921           22,443           35,478           2,911  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

        648,287           188,086           460,201           311,285  

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

        31,599           19,605           11,994           5,536  

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

        195,821           155,244           40,577           1,048  

Galicia Seguros S.A. (**)

        1,884,259           1,149,537           734,722           87,043  

Galicia Valores S.A.

        175,436           23,056           152,380           36,892  

Galicia Warrants S.A.

        99,261           27,736           71,525           26,747  

Financial Trust Galtrust I

        140,994           341           140,653           56,294  

Financial Trust Saturno Créditos

        23,372           1,413           21,959           2,439  

Net Investment S.A. (in Liquidation)(***)

        283           -           283           23  

Ondara S.A.

        24,998           4,135           20,853           5,604  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.(**)

        2,538,872           1,298,879           1,239,993           108,232  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

        36,025,069           28,174,258           7,850,811           1,726,359  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

              36,613,627                 28,198,701                 8,414,926                 1,985,895  

(*) The balances are related to consolidated accounts and arise from each subsidiary’s financial statements for publication.

(**) Net income for the three-month period ended September 30, 2017.

(***) The financial distribution was paid out on January 9, 2018.

At the Company’s General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 24, 2018, the Company authorized the amendment of Article 1 of the Bylaws, changing the corporate name from Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. to Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. The Argentine Central Bank, through Resolution No. 200 issued by its Board of Directors on July 5, 2018, did not object to such change of corporate name. On October 2, 2018, the Corporation Control Authority registered the change under Number 18709 of Book 91 of Stock Companies.

At the General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Net Investment S.A. held on May 16, 2017, the shareholders unanimously approved the early dissolution and subsequent liquidation of the company, under the provisions set out in Section 94, subsection 1, of General Corporations Law. The financial statements as of December 31, 2017 are the latest financial statements available before Net Investment S.A.’s final liquidation.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The non-controlling equity investment percentages as of the dates indicated below are as follows:

 

Company                     09.30.18                                   12.31.17              
                       

Cobranzas Regionales S.A.

       17.00          23.00  

Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.

       0.01          0.01  

Galicia Retiro Compañía de Seguros S.A.

       0.01          0.01  

Galicia Seguros S.A.

       0.01          0.01  

Ondara S.A.

       16.15          21.85  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

       17.00          23.00  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

         17.00            23.00  

5.2.2.    Related Parties

Related parties are considered to be all those entities that directly, or indirectly through other entities, have control over another, are under the same control or may have significant influence on another entity’s financial or operational decisions.

The Group controls another entity when it has the power over other entities’ financial and operating decisions and also has a share of profits thereof.

Additionally, the Group believes that it has joint control when there is an agreement between parties regarding the control of a common economic activity.

Finally, the Group believes that it has joint control in those cases where the Group has significant influence due to its capacity to take part in decisions about the company’s financial policy and operations. Those shareholders who hold an equity investment equal to or higher than 20% of the total votes of the Group or its subsidiaries are considered to have significant influence. To determine those situations, not only are the legal aspects observed, but also the nature and substance of the relationship.

Furthermore, the key personnel of the Group’s Management (Board of Directors members and Managers of the Group and its subsidiaries), as well as the entities over which the key personnel may have significant influence or control are considered as related parties.

Controlling Entity

The Group is controlled by:

 

Name            Nature          Principal Line of
Business
         Place of Business                Equity Investment %    

EBA Holding S.A.

            55.11% of voting rights         Financial and Investment Activities         Autonomous City of Buenos Aires - Argentina             19.71%

Key Personnel’s Compensation

The compensation earned by the Group’s key personnel as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 amounts to $363,531 and $375,023, respectively.

Key Personnel’s Structure

Key personnel’s structure as of the dates indicated below is as follows:

 

                       09.30.18                                   12.31.17              
                       

Directors

       60          60  

General Manager

       1          1  

Division Managers

       11          11  

Department Managers

       70          66  

Total

         142            138  

Related Party Transactions

The following table shows the total credit assistance granted by the Group to key personnel, syndics, majority shareholders, as well as all individuals who are related to them by a family relationship of up to the second degree of consanguinity or first degree by affinity (pursuant to the Argentine Central Bank’s definition of related individual) and any entity affiliated with any of these parties, not required to be consolidated.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                        09.30.18                                    12.31.17              
                         

Total Amount of Credit Assistance

        1,014,931           677,236  

Number of Recipients (Amounts)

        337           364  

- Natural Persons

        275           299  

- Artificial Persons

        62           65  

Average Amount of Credit Assistance

          3,012             1,861  

Financial assistance, including the one that was restructured, was granted in the ordinary course of business, on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other non-related parties. Such financial assistance did not involve more than the normal risk of loan losses or present other unfavorable features.

NOTE 6. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

6.1.       CAPITAL STOCK

The capital stock structure as of the dates indicated below is as follows:

 

                       Face Value                                   Restated              
                       

Balances as of 01.01.17

       1,300,265          1,578,396  

Capital Increase

       126,500          126,500  

Balances as of 12.31.17

       1,426,765          1,704,896  

Balances as of 09.30.18

         1,426,765            1,704,896  

The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. held on August 15, 2017 decided to approve an increase in 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 were also entitled to dividends equal to such ordinary book-entry shares outstanding at the time of the issuance of such shares.

On September 7, 2017, the Board of Directors of the C.N.V., by means of Joint Resolution No. RESFC-2017-18927-APN-DIR#CNV, decided to authorize the public offering of 130,434,600 ordinary book-entry Class “B” shares, with a face value of $1 and one vote per share and, in case of over-subscription, an increase in such offering up to 19,565,190 ordinary book-entry Class “B” shares, with a face value of $1 and one vote each to be offered for public subscription, with preemptive and accretion rights.

The primary offering year ended on September 26, 2017, with 109,999,996 Class “B” shares having been subscribed at a price of US $5 each. On September 29, 2017, such shares were issued and paid in.

The Company granted over-subscription rights to international placement agents who, on October 2, 2017, enforced such rights and were awarded additional 16,500,004 Class “B” shares at a price of US $5 each, the issuance and payment of which took place on October 4, 2017.

The capital increase amounted to $11,004,383, the expenses related thereto amounted to $146,346 and were deducted from additional paid-in capital.

On November 8, 2017, the capital increase was registered with the Public Registry of Commerce.

6.2.       EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share are calculated by dividing income attributable to the Group’s shareholders by the weighted average of outstanding common shares during the year. As the Group does not have preferred shares or debt convertible into shares, basic earnings are equal to diluted earnings per share.

 

                       09.30.18                                   09.30.17              
                       

Net Income for the Period Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

       9,999,213          5,779,580  

Subscribed Shares Weighted Average

       1,426,765          1,300,265  

Earnings per Share

         7.01            4.44  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

6.3.       STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Cash and cash equivalents break down as follows:

 

                       09.30.18                                   12.31.17                                   09.30.17                                   01.01.17              
                                             

Cash and Bank Deposits

       116,815,471          58,943,266          35,372,878          65,767,565  

Cash and Bank Deposits from Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

       -          5,730          -          -  

Argentine Central Bank’s Bills and Notes Maturing within up to 90 Days

       14,390,683          17,107,571          22,185,579          6,903,609  

Receivables from Reverse Repo Transactions

       14,087,725          9,654,517          1,907,216          -  

Local Interbank Loans

       1,074,000          935,000          783,000          862,300  

Overnight Placements in Banks Abroad

       3,869,053          288,991          5,175,436          1,227,101  

Mutual Funds

       2,247,253          2,427,240          2,038,054          2,192,942  

Time Deposits

       244,888          6,034          7,606          3,459  

Government Securities

       27,642          -          716,231          993,697  

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

         152,756,715            89,368,349            68,186,000            77,950,673  

NOTE 7. NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

7.1.       PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Changes in Property, Plant and Equipment are detailed in Schedule F.

7.2.       INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Group’s Intangible Assets are detailed in Schedule G.

7.3.       NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

The Group has classified the following assets as Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations:

 

           09.30.18           12.31.17  
                       

Equity Investments

       211,232          5,882,726  

Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.

       211,232          208,972  

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.(*)

       -          5,643,848  

Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.(*)

       -          29,906  

Other Debt Securities

       30,003          -  

Financial Trust Agro IV

       30,003          -  

Property, Plant and Equipment

       2,328          2,328  

Real Estate

       2,328          2,328  

Total

         243,563            5,885,054  

(*) The amount relates to the net balance of assets and liabilities held for sale, booked under “Non-current Assets Held for Sale” and “Other Non-financial Liabilities”, respectively.

Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.: As discussed at the company’s Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on August 31, 2017, the shareholders authorized the transfer all of the shares of the company in a one-year term. Therefore, according to IFRS 5, this is considered as Non-current Assets Held for Sale and valued at cost or market value, whichever lower, less selling expenses, the carrying amounts of which stood at $211,232 as of September 30, 2018 (resulting from the increase in the Company’s capital stock, as determined at the General Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. held in April 2018), and at $208,972 as of December 31, 2017.

At the General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on May 8, 2018, the shareholders approved the distribution of cash dividends. The Bank was entitled to dividends on its equity interest in the amount of $371,515, which were charged to income for the period.

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.: The Bank’s Board of Directors accepted an offer to buy all treasury shares, made by Mr. Julio Alfredo Fraomeni and Galeno Capital S.A.U. In accordance with Resolution No. 414, the Argentine Central Bank authorized such transaction.

The sale of the shares in both companies was consummated on February 2, 2018, with the new holders having been registered in each of these companies’ books. The sale price was subject to the buyers’ consent, who were entitled to raise objections for a term of up to 45 consecutive days to be counted as from January 29, 2018. On March 26, 2018, the sale of shares in Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A. was completed, establishing a final price of $1,025,705 and $21,572, respectively. The proceeds from the sale of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A. amounted to $60,207 and $14,569, respectively. The income tax impact for discontinued operations is disclosed separately in the “Income Tax from Discontinued Operations” account, which amounts to $22,882 as of September 30, 2018.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

As of September 30, 2018, the Financial Trust Agro IV was classified as available for sale since the Bank agreed to an irrevocable commitment to making its best business efforts so that within one year all of its rights as Beneficiary of the trust are sold to an independent third party.

NOTE 8. OTHER DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY IFRS

 

8.1.       SEGMENT REPORTING

The Group determines segments based on management reports that are reviewed by the Board of Directors and updated as they show changes.

Reportable segments 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:

 

a.

Banks: It represents the banking business operation results.

 

b.

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., Ondara S.A. and Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

 

c.

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.

 

d.

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.

 

e.

Adjustments: This segment includes consolidation adjustments and eliminations of transactions among subsidiaries.

The operating income of the Group’s different operating segments are monitored separately in order to make decisions on resource allocation and the evaluation of each segment’s performance. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating income or losses and is consistently measured with the operating income and losses of the consolidated income statement.

When any transaction occurs, the transfer pricing among operating segments is at arm’s length similarly to transactions performed with third parties. Income, expenses and income (losses) resulting from the transfers among operating segments are then eliminated from consolidation.

 

47


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The relevant segment reporting as of the dates indicated below is as follows:

 

                   Banks                   Regional Credit
Cards
              Insurance                   Others                   Adjustments    
and/or
Eliminations
          Total as of
09.30.18
 

Net Income from Interest

       14,624,458          5,724,157          281,399          19,209          7,880          20,657,103  

Net Commission Income (Expense)

       12,599,331          1,294,862          -          (1,011        (820,365        13,072,817  

Net Income from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with Changes to Income

       7,991,745          477,628          60,098          284,528          -          8,813,999  

Income from Derecognition of Assets Measured at Amortized Cost

       69,666          -          -          -          -          69,666  

Exchange Rate Differences on Gold and Foreign Currency

       1,422,069          89          5,873          75,422          -          1,503,453  

Other Operating Income (Expense)

       (1,210,497        5,993,684          80,139          575,831          (103,362        5,335,795  

Underwriting Income

       -          -          1,058,899          -          820,365          1,879,264  

Loan Loss Provisions

       (4,455,512        (2,383,742        -          -          -          (6,839,254

Employee Benefits

       (6,582,094        (2,739,659        (333,172        (56,175        -          (9,711,100

Administrative Expenses

       (6,096,455        (3,706,244        (221,694        (180,051        92,194          (10,112,250

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

       (587,984        (203,073        (39,001        (2,767        -          (832,825

Other Operating Expenses

       (7,406,016        (1,394,975        (147,645        (42,179        -          (8,990,815

Operating Income (Loss)

       10,368,711          3,062,727          744,896          672,807          (3,288        14,845,853  

Income (Loss) for Associates and Joint Ventures

       86,221          -          -          9,944,135          (10,030,356        -  

Income before Taxes from Continuing Activities

       10,454,932          3,062,727          744,896          10,616,942          (10,033,644        14,845,853  

Income Tax from Continuing Activities

       (3,176,722        (907,254        (252,201        (195,924        -          (4,532,101

Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Activities

       7,278,210          2,155,473          492,695          10,421,018          (10,033,644        10,313,752  

Income from Discontinued Operations

       72,970          -          -          1,806          -          74,776  

Income Tax from Discontinued Operations

       (21,893        -          -          (989        -          (22,882

Net Income (Loss) for the Period

       7,329,287          2,155,473          492,695          10,421,835          (10,033,644        10,365,646  

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

       (68,283        -          (11,621        (78,451        79,904          (78,451

Net Income (Loss) for the Period Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

       (614        15          -          -          (365,834        (366,433

Net Income (Loss) for the Period Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

         7,260,390            2,155,488            481,074            10,343,384            (10,319,574          9,920,762  

 

                Banks               Regional Credit
Cards
              Insurance                   Others                   Adjustments    
and/or
Eliminations
              Total as of    
09.30.17
 

Net Income from Interest

        9,174,119          4,359,813          224,364          67,860        (66,937        13,759,219  

Net Commission Income (Expense)

        5,611,620          5,457,919          -          (521        (821,412        10,247,606  

Net Income (Loss) from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with Changes to Income

        3,206,522          250,646          (15,623        5,505          (2,439        3,444,611  

Exchange Rate Differences on Gold and Foreign Currency

        1,437,602          14,330          482          81,982          -          1,534,396  

Other Operating Income (Expense)

        2,245,655          586,131          29,799          598,007          (8,558        3,451,034  

Underwriting Income

        -          -          843,216          -          806,694          1,649,910  

Loan Loss Provisions

        (1,792,027        (1,524,743        -          (121        -          (3,316,891

Employee Benefits

        (5,090,246        (2,273,355        (244,871        (78,035        -          (7,686,507

Administrative Expenses

        (4,150,437        (2,609,197        (197,887        (88,282        20,585          (7,025,218

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

        (606,851        (148,636        (16,426        (5,341        -          (777,254

Other Operating Expenses

        (4,521,641        (1,019,203        (122,087        (33,081        (1        (5,696,013

Operating Income (Loss)

        5,514,316          3,093,705          500,967          547,973          (72,068        9,584,893  

Income (Loss) for Associates and Joint Ventures

        1,789,260          -          2,072          5,870,086          (7,479,978        181,440  

Income before Taxes from Continuing Activities

        7,303,576          3,093,705          503,039          6,418,059          (7,552,046        9,766,333  

Income Tax from Continuing Activities

        (1,853,607        (1,107,805        (176,980        (206,308        -          (3,344,700

Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Activities

        5,449,969          1,985,900          326,059          6,211,751          (7,552,046        6,421,633  

Income from Discontinued Operations

        -          -          -          -          -          -  

Income Tax from Discontinued Operations

        (185,362        -          -          -          -          (185,362

Net Income (Loss) for the Period

        5,264,607          1,985,900          326,059          6,211,751          (7,552,046        6,236,271  

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

        (284,841        -          9,142          -          (1,144        (276,843

Net Loss for the Period Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

        -          (280        -          -          (456,411        (456,691

Net Income (Loss) for the Period Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

          4,979,766            1,985,620            335,201            6,211,751            (8,009,601          5,502,737  

 

48


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

               Banks               Regional Credit
Cards
              Insurance                   Others                   Adjustments    
and/or
Eliminations
              Total as of    
09.30.18
 

ASSETS

                                                                 

Cash and Bank Deposits

       116,287,010          645,514          35,644          137,432          (290,129        116,815,471  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

       21,883,974          749,050          174,393          226,571          (471,413        22,562,575  

Derivative Instruments

       3,832,409          -          -          -          -          3,832,409  

Repo Transactions

       14,145,620          -          -          -          -          14,145,620  

Other Financial Assets

       19,797,585          2,041,916          214,026          474,534          (24,988        22,503,073  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

       253,919,207          40,516,208          270,095          842,155          (1,607,834        293,939,831  

Other Debt Securities

       15,134,838          -          833,968          -          (103,056        15,865,750  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

       9,333,293          5,176          -          -          -          9,338,469  

Current Income Tax Assets

       1,485,924          24,381          304,369          294,349          (170,594        1,938,429  

Investments in Equity Instruments

       130,469          -          -          1,563          -          132,032  

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures

       371,364          -          -          49,691,265          (50,062,629        -  

Property, Plant and Equipment

       9,567,224          777,379          174,850          3,099          -          10,522,552  

Intangible Assets

       684,698          368,433          58,679          419,312          (419,307        1,111,815  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

       -          760,520          20,562          22,382          (14,745        788,719  

Other Non-financial Assets

       2,818,978          286,863          759,923          159,615          35,606          4,060,985  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

       243,563          -          -          -          -          243,563  

TOTAL ASSETS

       469,636,156          46,175,440          2,846,509          52,272,217          (53,129,089)          517,801,233  

LIABILITIES

                                                                 

Deposits

       320,472,543          -          -          -          (420,154)          320,052,389  

Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

       1,031,796          -          -          -          (646,765)          385,031  

Derivative Instruments

       6,624,894          -          -          -          -          6,624,894  

Repo Transactions

       -          -          -          -          -          -  

Other Financial Liabilities

       39,778,827          18,769,659          -          45,730          (638,355)          57,955,861  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

       23,636,716          2,999,254          -          -          (179,221)          26,456,749  

Notes Issued

       15,273,224          12,095,504          -          -          (574,469)          26,794,259  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

       3,818,430          341,192          418,312          227,103          (6,187)          4,798,850  

Subordinated Notes

       10,356,588          -          -          -          -          10,356,588  

Provisions

       1,292,999          57,080          74,295          57,000          -          1,481,374  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

       69,419          -          -          58,848          (14,745)          113,522  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

       7,521,945          1,765,353          1,262,262          50,825          17,683          10,618,068  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

         429,877,381            36,028,042            1,754,869            439,506            (2,462,213          465,637,585  
                             
           Banks           Regional Credit
Cards
          Insurance           Others           Adjustments
and/or
Eliminations
          Total as of
12.31.17
 

ASSETS

                                                                 

Cash and Bank Deposits

       58,460,898          536,969          23,394          67,716          (145,711)          58,943,266  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

       26,572,295          250,631          791,155          1,595,204          (231,045)          28,978,240  

Derivative Instruments

       525,362          -          -          11,638          -          537,000  

Repo Transactions

       9,676,101          -          -          -          -          9,676,101  

Other Financial Assets

       4,118,808          2,169,245          188,660          747,381          (166,253)          7,057,841  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

       160,845,605          32,364,414          9,488          88,974          (541,154)          192,767,327  

Other Debt Securities

       2,105,938          -          393,627          209,087          -          2,708,652  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

       6,325,905          4,652          -          -          -          6,330,557  

Current Income Tax Assets

       3,392          20,473          86,021          87,474          (2,555)          194,805  

Investments in Equity Instruments

       75,806          -          -          -          -          75,806  

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures

       6,778,282          -          -          40,502,432          (47,284,436)          -  

Property, Plant and Equipment

       8,973,410          669,495          143,679          3,814          -          9,790,398  

Intangible Assets

       599,620          249,895          56,316          30          -          905,861  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

       -          557,904          70          5,230          -          563,204  

Other Non-financial Assets

       1,814,730          192,956          679,922          189,903          (24,903)          2,852,608  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

       5,715,739          -          -          169,315          -          5,885,054  

TOTAL ASSETS

       292,591,891          37,016,634          2,372,332          43,681,920          (48,396,057)          327,266,720  

LIABILITIES

                                                                 

Deposits

       200,884,407          -          -          -          (167,503)          200,716,904  

Derivative Instruments

       584,856          -          -          -          -          584,856  

Repo Transactions

       1,131,127          -          -          -          -          1,131,127  

Other Financial Liabilities

       21,230,296          16,532,609          -          2,988          (276,968)          37,488,925  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

       7,728,585          331,990          3,462          -          (194,989)          7,869,048  

Notes Issued

       4,488,602          9,481,509          -          -          (231,045)          13,739,066  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

       1,801,243          804,444          176,169          289,832          -          3,071,688  

Subordinated Notes

       4,828,018          -          -          -          -          4,828,018  

Provisions

       450,598          48,263          55,797          52,797          -          607,455  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

       630,211          -          -          60,832          -          691,043  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

       9,856,683          1,402,893          1,091,565          1,115,025          (75,939)          13,390,227  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

         253,614,822            28,601,708            1,326,993            1,521,474            (946,444          284,118,357  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

8.2.    LEASES

Operating Leases

The Group records contractual obligations derived from the lease of certain properties used as part of the distribution network. The estimated future lease payments related to these properties are:

 

Year         $             

2018

       502,800  

2019

       562,938  

2020

       463,989  

2021

       360,209  

2022

       282,488  

2023 and Thereafter

       974,310  

Total

         3,146,734  

8.3.    PROVISIONS

Changes in the Provisions account are detailed in Schedule J.

8.4.    CONTINGENCIES

a)     Tax Issues

As of the date of these financial statements, provincial tax collection authorities, as well as tax collection authorities from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, are in the process (in different degrees of completion) of conducting audits and assessments with respect to 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.

With respect to the assessment of tax collection authorities from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, regarding the legal actions brought by the Bank for 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. The Court ordered the AGIP (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.

On July 5, 2018, Division I of the Argentine Federal Court of Appeals in Administrative Matters rendered judgment upholding the defenses asserted by the Company, finding that the Compensatory Bond was exempt from turnover tax, a judgment consistent with case law from the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice in re “Banco de la Nación Argentina v. Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires –AGIP DGR – Resolution No. 389/09 et. seq. over declaratory judgment action” (dated June 21, 2018). The Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires also agreed to the judgment rendered in favor of the Bank, whereupon the judgment became final and all cases relating to this claim were closed.

With respect to the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires’ claims on account of other items, the Bank followed the System for the Settlement of Tax Liabilities in Arrears (Law No. 3461 and its related regulations), which envisaged the total relief of interest and fines. The Bank’s adherence to such system was communicated before the corresponding judicial authorities. Accordingly, the case argued by the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires has been closed.

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, the decision issued was: (i) unfavorable to the Bank’s request regarding the items not related to the Compensatory Bond, and (ii) favorable with regard to the non-taxability thereof. The Bank followed 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 before the corresponding judicial authorities. 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 that the Court of Appeals in Administrative Matters of La Plata set such decision aside. The Bank entered an appearance and filed a motion for lack of jurisdiction, as the Bank believes that only the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice has the jurisdiction to render judgment on such a matter. On April

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

15, 2014, the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice sustained the motion for lack of jurisdiction and ordered the proceedings to be filed. The Province of Buenos Aires filed an appeal against this judgment with the Provincial Supreme Court, which found that the case should be submitted to and heard by the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice, which held original jurisdiction over it. The Argentine Supreme Court of Justice submitted the case file to the Argentine Office of the Attorney General, which found that the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice had original jurisdiction over the matter. Following the judgment rendered by the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice on June 21, 2018 in re “Banco de la Nación Argentina v. Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires –AGIP DGR – Resolution No. 389/09 et. seq. over declaratory judgment action”, the Government of the Province of Buenos Aires agreed to the judgment rendered in favor of the Bank, whereupon it became final and all cases resulting from the claim were closed. Therefore, the case related to the Compensatory Bond was closed as well.

b)     Consumer Protection Associations

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

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

8.5.    INCOME TAX/DEFERRED TAX

The following is a reconciliation of income tax charged to income as of September 30, 2018 to that which would result from applying the tax rate in force to book income:

 

            09.30.18  

Income for the Period Before Income Tax

        14,475,745  

Effective Tax Rate

        30

Income for the Period at the Tax Rate

        4,342,724  

Permanent Differences at the Tax Rate

           

- Non-taxable Income (Loss)

        (44,196)  

- Donations and Other Non-deductible Expenses

        30,991  

- Others

        148,761  

- Allowance for Impairment

          1,888  

- Law 27430 Rate Adjustment

        74,815  

Total Income Tax Charge for the Period

        4,554,983  
               
            09.30.18  

Current Income Tax

        5,332,796  

Deferred Tax Charge

          (803,634)  

Allowance for Impairment

        1,888  

Adjustment to 2017 Tax Return

        23,933  

Total Income Tax Charge for the Period

          4,554,983  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The change in deferred income tax assets and liabilities, regardless of the balance offsetting within the same tax jurisdiction, is as follows:

 

  Item         12.31.17            Charges for
the Period
           Expiration of
Tax Loss Carry-
forwards
           Others            Allowance
for
Impairment
           09.30.18  

Deferred Tax Assets

                                                                      

Trade Receivables

       554,489           208,268           -           -           -           762,757  

Property, Plant and Equipment

       (42,332)           (4,123)           -           257           -           (46,198)  

Other Liabilities

       (4,772)           239           -           (44)           -           (4,577)  

Employee Benefits

       1,977           2,770           -           (3,810)           -           937  

Exchange Rate Differences

       192           (16)           -           -           -           176  

Provisions for Contingencies

       45,259           15,622           -           -           -           60,881  

Other Items

       (5,691)           3,650           -           (69)           -           (2,110)  

Financial Charges

       19,067           (4,069)           -           -           -           14,998  

Other Financial Assets

       (40,551)           382           -           (81,513)           -           (41,682)  

Equity Investments in Subsidiaries

       -           (3,302)           -           3,302           -           -  

Tax Loss Carry-forwards

       157           6,692           (5,226)           8,391           (3,764)           6,250  

Valuation of Debt Securities

       7,526           (5,610)           -           824           -           2,740  

Derivative Instruments

       3,566           -           -           -           -           3,566  

Other Assets

       24,409           6,785           -           -           -           31,194  

Taxes

       (92)           -           -           (121)           -           (213)  

Total Deferred Tax Assets

         563,204             227,288             (5,226)             7,217             (3,764)             788,719  

 

  Item         12.31.17            Charges for
the Period
           Expiration of
Tax Loss Carry-
forwards
           Others            Allowance
for
Impairment
           09.30.18  

Deferred Tax Liabilities

                                                                      

Valuation of Debt Securities

       11,323           (25,738)           -           -           -           (14,415)  

Loan Loss Provisions

       295,458           214,723           -           -           -           510,181  

Loans

       112,918           49,217           -           -           -           162,135  

Property, Plant and Equipment

       (1,325,872)           91,202           -           (29)           -           (1,234,699)  

Miscellaneous

       (36,070)           (1,126)           -           -           -           (37,196)  

Employee Benefits

       1,668           316           -           (128)           -           1,876  

Other Items

       (148,684)           (159,074)           -           1,531           -           (306,227)  

Other Financial Assets

       (1,477)                                   1,477           -           -  

Equity Investments in Subsidiaries

       (8,452)                                   452           -           -  

Accumulated Tax Losses

       (5,226)                                   5,226           -           -  

Assets Available for Sale

       (245,702)           185,362           -           -           -           (60,340)  

Intangible Assets

       210,993           -           -           -           -           210,993  

Other Liabilities and Provisions

       432,957           221,464           -           (251)           -           654,170  

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

       (698,146)           576,346           -           8,278           -           (113,522)  

Deferred Tax Assets/(Liabilities)

         (134,942)             803,634             (5,226)             15,495             (3,764)             675,197  

A provision for the deferred tax asset was set as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 amounting to $3,765 and $7,103, respectively, as it is believed that the recovery thereof is not likely as of the date of these financial statements.

In September 2017, the Bank filed both actions for recovery of income tax paid in excess for fiscal years 2014 and 2016, totaling $433,815 and $944,338, respectively, with A.F.I.P. These actions were grounded on case law that declared unconstitutional certain rules and regulations banning the application of the inflation adjustment for tax purposes, with the ensuing confiscatory effects. As of period-end, the Bank has not recorded balances in respect of the contingent assets stemming from the aforementioned actions.

Tax Reform

On December 29, 2017, the National Executive Branch enacted Income Tax Law No. 27430. This law has introduced several changes to the previous income tax treatment. Some of the key changes involved in the reform include:

 

-

Income Tax Rate: The income tax rate for Argentine companies shall be gradually reduced from 35% to 30% for fiscal years commencing on January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2019, and to 25% for fiscal years commencing on, and including, January 1, 2020.

 

-

Tax on Dividends: The law has introduced a tax on dividends or profits distributed by Argentine companies or permanent establishments, among others, to: individuals, undivided interests or foreign beneficiaries, subject

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

 

to the following considerations: (i) dividends distributed out of the profits made during fiscal years commencing on January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2019 shall be subject to withholding at a 7% rate; and (ii) dividends distributed out of the profits made during fiscal years commencing on January 1, 2020 onwards shall be subject to withholding at a 13% rate.

 

 

Dividends distributed from profits earned until the fiscal year before the fiscal year that commenced on January 1, 2018 shall remain subject, in respect of all beneficiaries, to withholding at the 35% rate on the amount in excess of tax-free distributable accumulated profits (equalization tax transition period).

 

-

Optional Tax Revaluation: Regulations establish that, at the companies’ option, the tax revaluation of assets located in the country and that are used for generating taxable income may be made. The special tax on the revaluation amount depends on the asset: 8% is for real estate that does not qualify as inventories, 15% for real estate that qualifies as inventories and 10% for personal property and the remaining assets. Once the option for a given asset is exercised, all the other assets of the same category should be revalued. Taxable income resulting from the revaluation is not subject to income tax and the special tax on the revaluation amount will not be deductible from such tax.

NOTE 9. INCOME STATEMENT BREAKDOWN

 

The income statement as of the dates indicated below breaks down as follows:

 

                    Three-month Period Ended                                      
  Interest Income         09.30.18           09.30.17          09.30.18           09.30.17  

On Cash and Bank Deposits

        220           6          473           32  

On Private Securities

        60,396           137,390          191,102           437,610  

On Government Securities

        564,900           74,773          666,904           229,282  

On Loans and Other Financing Activities

        17,594,866           8,211,377          41,506,325           23,567,347  

Non-financial Public Sector

        -           580          1,475           4,305  

Financial Sector

        624,161           191,805          1,165,842           473,854  

Non-financial Private Sector

        16,970,705           8,018,992          40,339,008           23,089,188  

Overdrafts

        2,985,012           646,198          5,346,704           1,937,811  

Mortgage Loans

        1,349,251           147,769          2,626,753           362,941  

Collateral Loans

        109,424           31,764          273,295           74,421  

Personal Loans

        2,634,159           1,734,817          7,378,790           4,694,268  

Credit Card Loans

        6,147,374           3,692,204          15,979,807           11,267,660  

Financial Leases

        126,875           86,919          331,622           244,828  

Others

        3,618,610           1,679,321          8,402,037           4,507,259  

On Repo Transactions

        370,274           193,229          560,044           612,670  

Argentine Central Bank

        134,565           (116        237,815           (408

Other Financial Institutions

        235,709           193,345          322,229           613,078  

Total

          18,590,656             8,616,775            42,924,848             24,846,941  
                                                
            Three-month Period Ended                             
  Interest Expense         09.30.18           09.30.17          09.30.18           09.30.17  

On Deposits

        7,812,958           2,665,434          15,856,351           7,876,267  

Non-financial Private Sector

        7,812,958           2,665,434          15,856,351           7,876,267  

Checking Accounts

        -           183          -           646  

Savings Accounts

        1,118           929          3,240           2,497  

Time Deposit and Term Investments

        6,644,200           2,411,110          14,007,742           7,557,648  

Others

        1,167,640           253,212          1,845,369           315,476  

On Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

        269,233           117,695          596,341           301,650  

On Repo Transactions

        40,055           25,983          153,290           129,120  

Other Financial Institutions

        40,055           25,983          153,290           129,120  

On Other Financial Liabilities

        1,584,944           626,101          3,368,002           1,883,612  

On Notes Issued

        953,074           250,895          1,875,719           640,760  

On Subordinated Notes

        185,656           91,895          418,042           256,313  

Total

          10,845,920             3,778,003            22,267,745             11,087,722  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                    Three-month Period Ended                                     
  Commission Income         09.30.18          09.30.17          09.30.18          09.30.17  

Fees and Commissions Related to Notes

        1,479,310          897,721          3,722,352          2,460,973  

Fees and Commissions Related to Credits

        3,575,200          2,829,778          9,979,513          8,590,253  

Fees and Commissions Related to Loan Commitments and Financial Guarantees

        44,016          32,442          119,364          89,775  

Fees and Commissions Related to Transferable Securities

        234,897          121,753          635,191          335,492  

Fees and Commissions on Collection Proceedings

        6,158          7,035          21,342          22,104  

Fees and Commissions on Foreign and Exchange Rate Transactions

        250,209          130,951          593,152          350,715  

Total

          5,589,790            4,019,680            15,070,914            11,849,312  
                                              
            Three-month Period Ended                            
  Commission Expense         09.30.18          09.30.17          09.30.18          09.30.17  

Fees and Commissions Related to Transactions with Securities

        8,044          5,807          24,194          12,511  

Others

        806,861          434,170          1,973,903          1,589,195  

Total

          814,905            439,977            1,998,097            1,601,706  
                                                      
  Net Income from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with
Changes to Income
         Three-month Period Ended                            
        09.30.18          09.30.17          09.30.18          09.30.17  
From Measurement of Financial Assets at Fair Value with Changes to
Income
                                                    

Income from Government Securities

        2,716,230          1,047,916          5,632,521          2,970,067  

Income from Private Securities

        486,094          256,614          970,971          661,731  

Income from Derivative Instruments

        1,974,060          32,182          2,243,774          1,802  

Forward Transactions

        1,974,060          32,182          2,243,774          -  

Options

        -          -          -          1,802  

Income from Other Financial Assets

        47          -          45          -  
From Measurement of Financial Assets at Fair Value with Changes to
Income
                                                

Income (Loss) from Derivative Instruments

        15,211          164,343          (33,312        (188,989

Forward Transactions

        31,919          164,327          (13,108        (185,478

Rate Swaps

        (16,708        16          (20,204        (26

Options

        -          -          -          (3,485

Total

          5,191,642            1,501,055            8,813,999            3,444,611  
                                                      
            Three-month Period Ended                            
  Other Operating Income         09.30.18          09.30.17          09.30.18          09.30.17  

Commission on Product Package

        583,404          460,836          1,677,586          1,324,900  

Other Adjustments and Interest from Miscellaneous Receivables

        506,252          77,614          938,108          180,800  

Rental of Safe Deposit Boxes

        108,440          88,285          303,377          231,853  

Other Financial Income

        88,503          7,240          141,837          -  

Other Income from Services

        163,238          301,521          786,733          837,182  

Others

        448,751          297,606          1,488,154          876,299  

Total

          1,898,588            1,233,102            5,335,795            3,451,034  
                                                      
            Three-month Period Ended                            
  Underwriting Income         09.30.18          09.30.17          09.30.18          09.30.17  

Premiums and Surcharges Accrued

        942,720          681,703          2,774,758          2,330,759  

Claims Accrued

        (117,038        (82,715        (345,325        (294,315

Surrenders

        (1,804        (675        (3,094        (3,504

Life and Ordinary Annuities

        (1,658        (1,344        (5,077        (4,128

Underwriting and Operating Expenses

        (206,081        (82,394        (519,986        (370,767

Other Income and Expenses

        10,214          10,056          (22,012        (8,135

Total

          626,353            524,631            1,879,264            1,649,910  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                    Three-month Period Ended                                       
  Employee Benefits         09.30.18           09.30.17           09.30.18           09.30.17  

Salaries

        2,040,299           1,593,541           6,115,954           4,685,668  

Social Security Contributions on Salaries

        484,970           405,484           1,371,341           1,182,351  

Severance Payments and Personnel Bonuses

        659,008           515,775           1,683,713           1,434,412  

Services to Personnel and Others

        130,645           72,392           299,090           192,008  

Other Short-term Employee Benefits

        62,307           46,272           210,474           192,068  

Other Long-term Employee Benefits

        12,791           -           30,528           -  

Total

          3,390,020             2,633,464             9,711,100             7,686,507  
                                                 
            Three-month Period Ended                              
  Administrative Expenses         09.30.18           09.30.17           09.30.18           09.30.17  

Fees and Compensation for Services

        483,982           172,997           1,056,454           408,915  

Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

        30,834           21,828           110,510           73,702  

Advertising, Promotion and Research Expenses

        241,714           212,524           792,974           576,602  

Taxes and Assessments

        698,179           565,191           1,940,312           1,608,479  

Maintenance and Repairs

        311,901           167,531           807,935           483,671  

Electricity and Communications

        223,324           159,664           583,953           447,416  

Entertainment and Transportation Expenses

        81,005           28,419           164,419           70,473  

Stationery and Office Supplies

        44,747           38,879           129,484           105,203  

Rentals

        192,355           113,637           475,809           332,753  

Administrative Services Hired

        439,773           219,012           1,161,255           796,475  

Security

        187,427           152,690           509,277           433,943  

Insurance

        15,722           12,008           48,902           33,485  

Others

        832,021           536,660           2,330,966           1,654,101  

Total

          3,782,984             2,401,040             10,112,250             7,025,218  
                                                 
            Three-month Period Ended                              
  Depreciation and Impairment of Assets         09.30.18           09.30.17           09.30.18           09.30.17  

Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment

        206,939           141,488           585,184           383,903  

Amortization of Organization and Development Expenses

        87,982           98,677           245,973           294,641  

Amortization of Other Intangible Assets

        -           33,627           -           96,686  

Others

        1,556           666           1,668           2,024  

Total

          296,477             274,458             832,825             777,254  
                                                 
            Three-month Period Ended                              
  Other Operating Expenses         09.30.18           09.30.17           09.30.18           09.30.17  

Turnover Tax

        2,061,907           1,107,948           5,125,712           3,297,624  

Contribution to the Guarantee Fund

        108,347           68,905           282,091           201,954  

Charges for Other Provisions

        337,938           17,584           855,751           87,517  

Claims

        62,303           30,689           182,858           96,496  

Other Financial Income

        121,634           78,704           150,545           132,639  

Other Expenses from Services

        833,629           708,803           2,197,130           1,534,783  

Others

        84,075           108,306           196,728           345,000  

Total

          3,609,833             2,120,939             8,990,815             5,696,013  

NOTE 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL BANK

 

10.1.    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 the Bank, 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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

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 creation of the Deposit Insurance Fund (“FGD”), which is managed by a company called Seguros de Depósitos S.A. (“SEDESA”). The shareholders of SEDESA 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 should make to the FGD is 0.015% on the monthly average of total deposits.

10.2.     RESTRICTED ASSETS

As of September 30, 2018, the ability to freely dispose of the following assets is restricted, as follows:

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

 

a)

Cash and Government Securities

 

     $          

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

     1,074,241  

- For transactions carried out at Mercado Abierto Electrónico

     1,333,721  

- For debit / credit cards transactions

     1,980,902  

- For attachments

     211  

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

     18,479  

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

     201,311  

- For other transactions

     12,459  

 

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 amounted to $4,458,939.

 

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 1,222,406 non-transferable non-endorsable registered ordinary shares in Electrigal S.A., the transfer of which is subject to approval by the national authorities, according to the terms of the previously executed concession contract.

 

e)

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

The Bank, in its capacity as sponsoring partner of Garantizar S.G.R.’s Risk Fund, is committed to maintaining the contributions made to the fund for two (2) years. As of September 30, 2018, the Bank’s contribution amounts to $190,000.

 

f)

Guarantees Granted for Direct Obligations

 

   $            

  PROPARCO’s credit lines

     86,547  

 

g)

The Bank records $253,241 for monetary regulation instruments deposited as collateral of the credit lines from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Galicia Valores S.A.

 

   $            

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

     2,821  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

 

   $            

- Attachments in connection with lawsuits

     1,803  

- Guarantees related to lease agreements

     5,176  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

 

   $            

- Liquidity required to operate as agent for the management of collective investment products corresponding to mutual funds, as required by the C.N.V.

     3,051  

As of September 30, 2018, the total amount of restricted assets for the aforementioned items in the aforementioned controlled companies was $9,623,435, whereas as of the prior year-end and as of January 1, 2017, it was $5,724,783 and $4,734,297, respectively.

10.3.     TRUST ACTIVITIES

As of September 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and January 1, 2017, the Group recorded participation certificates and debt securities of financial trusts held in its own portfolio at $6,301,550, $2,285,395 and $987,679, respectively.

Trusts have been excluded from consolidation, as the Bank does not have control over them, nor does the Bank have any of the following:

- power over the trust to run material activities;

- exposure or right to variable returns;

- capacity to have influence on the amount of returns to be received for the involvement.

a) Trust Contracts for Purposes of Guaranteeing Compliance with Obligations:

Purpose: In order to guarantee compliance with contractual obligations, the parties to these agreements have agreed to deliver to the Bank, as fiduciary property, amounts to be applied according to the following breakdown:

 

 

 

        Date of Contract                   Trustor               Balances of Trust Funds                        Maturity Date(1)         
          $             US$  
12.07.10             Fondo Fiduciario Aceitero               235                 -               12.31.18
04.17.12             Exxon Mobil               5,549                 -               04.19.19
04.29.13             Profertil               820                 116,500               12.31.18
09.12.14             Coop. de Trab. Portuarios               1,098                 -               09.12.20
04.14.16             Rios Belt               202                 -               04.14.19
06.22.17             SACDE               3                 -               06.22.20
05.24.17             MSU               166                 -               07.29.20
06.28.17             Dist. Gas del Centro               255                 -               12.31.18
07.19.17             Dist. Gas Cuyana               544                 -               12.31.18
08.08.17       Dist. Gas del Centro         471           -         12.31.18
              Total               9,343                 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:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

        Date of Contract                 

Trust

             Balances of Trust    
Funds
                     Maturity  Date(2)          
12.06.06      

Gas I

        59,730           12.31.18  
05.14.09      

Gas II

        5,133,877           12.31.22  
02.10.11      

Cag S.A.

        427           12.31.18  
06.08.11      

Mila III

        7,365           12.31.18  
09.01.11      

Mila IV

        936           12.31.18  
09.14.11      

Cag S.A. II

        644           12.31.18  
09.18.13      

Don Mario Semillas Series I

        75           12.31.18  
02.13.14      

Mila V

        957           05.20.20  
06.06.14      

Mila VI

        379           10.20.20  
06.18.14      

Red Surcos II

        1,354           12.31.18  
10.03.14      

Mila VII

        1,063           01.20.21  
01.13.15      

Red Surcos III

        766           12.31.18  
01.27.15      

Mila VIII

        4,315           06.15.21  
05.18.15      

Mila IX

        4,473           09.15.21  
08.24.15      

Mila X

        6,573           12.20.21  
10.30.15      

Mila XI

        8,939           01.15.22  
01.14.16      

Mila XII

        12,332           11.15.21  
02.05.16      

Red Surcos IV

        905           12.31.18  
05.13.16      

Mila XIII

        19,714           09.15.22  
06.15.16      

Mas Cuotas Series IV

        39           12.31.18  
09.01.16      

Mila XIV

        23,093           01.31.23  
09.15.16      

Mas Cuotas Series V

        1,028           12.31.18  
10.27.16      

Mila XV

        34,143           03.31.23  
12.06.16      

Mas Cuotas Series VI

        105           12.31.18  
01.10.17      

Mila XVI

        41,581           06.30.23  
02.24.17      

Mila XVII

        65,348           09.30.23  
03.23.17      

Mas Cuotas Series VII

        1,089           12.31.18  
05.29.17      

Fedeicred Agro Series IV

        140           12.31.18  
06.12.17      

Mila XVIII

        76,609           01.31.24  
06.21.17      

Mas Cuotas Series VIII

        935           12.31.18  
08.16.17      

Mas Cuotas Series IX

        430           12.31.18  
10.20.17      

Mas Cuotas Series X

        5,574           10.15.18  
10.27.17      

Mila XIX

        144,729           05.31.24  
02.16.18      

Mila XX

        105,965           09.30.24  
        Totals         5,765,632              

(2) 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) The Bank 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.

The Bank, in its capacity as Security Agent, will take custody of the documents regarding the Argentine 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 September 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and January 1, 2017, the balances recorded from these transactions amount to US $1,364,097 and $408, respectively.

c.2) In April 2013, at the time of entering into the Contract for the Fiduciary Assignment and Trust for Guarantee Purposes “Profertil S.A.”, the Bank was appointed security agent with regard to the Chattel Mortgage Agreement, a transaction that was completed on June 18, 2013, which additionally secures all the obligations undertaken.

As of September 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and January 1, 2017, the balances recorded from these transactions amount to US $116,500.

All the transactions detailed above are recorded in off-balance sheet items - trust funds.

 

d)

Setting Up of Financial Trusts

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

10.4. COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE C.N.V.

10.4.1. Agents – Minimum Liquidity Requirement

Within the framework of Resolution No. 622/13 of the C.N.V., the Bank 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.

As of December 31, 2017, the Bank’s Shareholders’ Equity exceeds that required by the C.N.V. to act as agent in the categories in which the Bank has been registered. Such requirement amounts to $28,000 with a minimum liquidity requirement of $14,000, which the Bank 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 $18,479.

Additionally, Galicia Valores S.A. has received the authorization to act as “Settlement and Clearing Agent and Trading Agent – Own”, as established by C.N.V.’s General Resolution No. 622/13. According to the minimum requirements established, the minimum shareholders’ equity required to act in this agent’s category amounts to $3,500 and the minimum liquidity amounts to $1,750.

As of September 30, 2018, the minimum liquidity is made up of a sight account opened at the Bank in the amount of US $70.

10.4.2.     Custodial Agent of Collective Investment Products Corresponding to Mutual Funds

In compliance with Section 7 of Chapter II, Title V of the Resolution mentioned above, 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 September 30, 2018, the Bank holds a total of 9,631,903,301 units under custody for a market value of $ 58,066,481, which is included in the “Depositors of Securities Held in Custody” account. As of previous fiscal year-end and January 1, 2017, the securities held in custody totaled 10,254,289,765 and 7,777,368,861 units and their market value amounted to $67,972,574 and $37,337,855, respectively.

The balances of the Mutual Funds as of the dates indicated below are detailed as follows:

 

  Mutual Fund            09.30.18              12.31.17              01.01.17  
                                     

  FIMA Acciones

              462,589                 412,803                 117,805  

  FIMA P.B. Acciones

              1,141,136                 1,143,324                 305,310  

  FIMA Renta en pesos

              345,862                 525,826                 239,066  

  FIMA Ahorro pesos

              7,154,284                 20,823,171                 15,955,347  

  FIMA Renta Plus

              166,399                 369,949                 247,293  

  FIMA Premium

              29,671,212                 10,098,362                 7,130,327  

  FIMA Ahorro Plus

              4,690,365                 17,238,677                 10,194,730  

  FIMA Capital Plus

              241,672                 379,178                 561,800  

  FIMA Abierto PyMES

              328,739                 264,206                 187,124  

  FIMA Mix I

              10,352                 164,890                 151,487  

  FIMA Renta Dólares I (*)

              10,808,830                 12,384,341                 2,245,266  

  FIMA Renta Dólares II (*)

        3,045,041           4,167,847           2,300  

Total

              58,066,481                 67,972,574                 37,337,855  

(*) Stated at the reference exchange rate of the U.S. dollar set by the Argentine Central Bank. See Note 1.7.(b).

All the transactions detailed above are recorded in off-balance sheet items - securities held in custody.

The mutual funds detailed above have not been consolidated as the Group is not a controlling company thereof, since the depository role does not imply in this case, as outlined below:

- power over the trust to run material activities;

- exposure or right to variable returns;

- capacity to have influence on the amount of returns to be received for the involvement.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

10.4.3.     Storage of Documents

Pursuant to General Resolution No. 629 of the C.N.V., the Bank 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, 1st. floor, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.

10.5.     ACCOUNTS SHOWING COMPLIANCE WITH MINIMUM CASH REQUIREMENTS:

As of September 30, 2018, the balances recorded as computable items are as follows:

 

  Item            $              US$             Euros(*)  
                                    

  Checking Accounts at the Argentine Central Bank

        22,600,000           1,691,314 (1)          16 (3)  

  Special Guarantees Accounts at the Argentine Central Bank

        4,121,675           9,200 (2)          -  

  Total Computable Items to Meet Minimum Cash Requirements

              26,721,675                 1,700,514                16  

(*) Stated in thousands of US$.

(1) Equivalent to $69,169,161

(2) Equivalent to $376,250

(3) Equivalent to $760

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

Penalties Imposed on Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. Existing as of September 30, 2018:

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. As a consequence of the aforementioned summary proceedings, the Bank, one of its directors and one of its officers were punished with a fine in the amount of $4,483. 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., the Bank and Mr. Enrique M. Garda Olaciregui filed federal extraordinary appeals before the CSJN. Accounting treatment: As of September 30, 2018, a provision for $5,306 is recorded, whereas a provision for $4,983 and $5,500 was recorded as of December 31, 2017 and January 1, 2017, respectively.

Penalties Imposed on Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U., notice of which was served upon the Bank subsequent to September 30, 2018:

Summary Proceedings No. 1544. Penalty notification date: November 9, 2018. Reason for the imposition of the penalty: Alleged breach of the provisions set out in Argentine Central Bank’s Communiqué “A” 6242, SINAP 1—61. As a consequence of the aforementioned summary proceedings, the Bank, three of its directors and certain relevant officers were punished with a fine in the amount of $1,497. Status of the proceedings: The Bank will file an appeal against the penalty with the Argentine Federal Court of Appeals in Administrative Matters of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, under the terms of section 42 of Law No. 21,526, as amended by Law No. 24,144.

Summary Proceedings Commenced by the Argentine Central Bank (with no Penalties) Pending as of September 30, 2018:

Summary Proceedings No. 1544. Notification date: March 6, 2018. Charges filed: Alleged breach of the provisions set out in Argentine Central Bank’s Communiqué “A” 6242, SINAP 1 - 61. Individuals subject to summary proceedings: The Bank and certain relevant officers. Status of the proceedings: A defense was filed with the Argentine Central Bank, which is being analyzed by such entity’s Management Division of Financial Litigation Matters.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

10.7. ISSUANCE OF 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. 17064 dated 04.25.13.

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

US$

2,100,000

        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 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 amount approved by Resolutions No. 17883 dated 11.20.15, No. 18081 dated 06.10.16, No. 18480 dated 01.26.17 and No. 19520 dated 05.17.18.

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.

(*) Or its equivalent in any other currency.

The Company has the following Unsubordinated Notes outstanding issued under the Global Programs detailed in the table above as of the close of the period/fiscal year, net of repurchases of Own Notes:

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Company          Date of
Placement
         Currency          Class No.          Face
Value
        Type(**)          Term          Maturity
Date
         Rate         Carrying Amount(*)            Issuance
                                09.30.18            12.31.17                Authorized    
by the C.N.V.

Banco de Galicia y Bs. As. S.A.U.

      02.17.17       $       -       US$

150,537(1)

     Simple       36
Months
      -       (1)(3)         2,378,797           2,431,324         02.06.17

Banco de Galicia y Bs. As. S.A.U.

      05.18.17       $       -       $2,000,000      Simple       36
Months
      -       (2)(4)         2,049,471           2,057,278         05.08.17

Banco de Galicia y Bs. As. S.A.U.

      04.26.18       $       -       $4,209,250      Simple       24
Months
      -       (5)         4,579,937           _         04.18.17

Banco de Galicia y Bs. As. S.A.U.

      04.26.18       $       -       $2,032,833      Simple       36
Months
      -       (6)         2,144,792           _         04.18.17

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

      04.13.16       $       XXXIII
Series
II
      $366,908      Simple       1,095
days
      04.13.19       Minimum
37%
Rate/
Badlar
+5.40%
       401,540           374,489         03.28.16

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

      06.29.16       $       XXXIV
Series
II
      $475,397      Simple       1,461
days
      06.29.20       Minimum
32%
Rate/
Badlar
+4.67%
       523,933           472,171         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%
       _           227,175         09.15.16

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

      09.27.16       $       XXXV
Series
II
      $774,389      Simple       1,461
days
      09.27.20       Minimum
26%
Rate/
Badlar
+3.99%
       700,727           757,099         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%
       _           212,651         11.23.16

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

      12.07.16       $       XXXVI
Series
II
      $636,409      Simple       1,095
days
      12.07.19       Minimum
25.25%
Rate/
Badlar +
4.00%
       642,609           625,125         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%
       4,063,318           4,023,299         03.30.17

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

      11.13.17       $       XXXVIII       $503,333      Simple       546
days
      05.13.19       Minimum
29.05%
Rate/
MR20 +
4%
       519,046           516,616         11.07.17

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

      02.14.18       $       XXXIX       $754,538      Simple       546
days
      09.14.19       Minimum
26.75%
Rate/MR
20
+3.4%
       718,759           _         02.02.18

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

              $       XL
Series I
      $597,500      Simple       548
days
      10.10.19       25.98%
Fixed
Rate
       667,145           _         03.27.18

(*) It includes principal and interest.

(**) Not convertible into shares.

(1) As specified in the terms and conditions of the issuance, they were converted to $2,360,360. Investor assumes the exchange rate risk since the service of interest and principal is calculated on the basis of the principal amount in Pesos converted into US Dollars on each payment date.

(2) 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.

(3) Variable rate equal to the simple arithmetic average of private Badlar, plus 2.69%, which will be payable quarterly as from May 17, 2017.

(4) Variable rate equal to the simple arithmetic average of private Badlar, plus 2.98%, which will be payable quarterly as from August 18, 2017.

(5) Annual nominal fixed 25.98% rate; principal and interest will be settled in full upon maturity.

(6) Variable rate equal to the simple arithmetic average of private Badlar, plus 3.5%, which will be payable quarterly as from July 26, 2018. Principal in respect of this Series will be repaid upon maturity.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Company         Date of
Placement
           Currency            Class No.            Face Value            Type(**)            Term            Maturity
Date
           Rate           Carrying
Amount(*)
           Issuance
Authorized
by the
C.N.V.
 

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

                   $          

XL
Series
II
 
 
 
        $1,402,500           Simple          
914
days
 
 
        10.10.20          


Minimum 27%

Rate/Badlar +
3.69%

 

 
 

       1,441,276     

-

     03.27.18  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A. (***)

       05.05.16           $          

XXIV
Series
II
 
 
 
        $234,309           Simple          
1,095
days
 
 
        05.05.19          


Minimum
37%

Rate/Badlar +
4.98%

 
 

 
 

       201,885      207,246      04.22.16  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A. (***)

       07.26.16                       $XXV           $400,000           Simple          
1,461
days
 
 
        07.26.20          


Minimum
30%

Rate/Badlar +
3.94%

 
 

 
 

       368,797      419,518      07.13.16  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A. (***)

       10.24.16           $          

XXVI
Series
I
 
 
 
        $149,763           Simple          
547
days
 
 
        04.24.18          


Minimum
26%

Rate/Badlar +
2.75%

 
 

 
 

       -      156,939      10.14.16  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A. (***)

       10.24.16           $          

XXVI
Series
II
 
 
 
        $350,237           Simple          
1,461
days
 
 
        10.24.20          


Minimum
26%

Rate/Badlar +
4.00%

 
 

 
 

       351,156      303,388      10.14.16  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A. (***)

       02.10.17           $          

XXVII
Series
II
 
 
 
        $500,000           Simple          
1,095
days
 
 
        02.10.20          


Minimum 23.5%

Rate/Badlar +
3.50%

 

 
 

       491,206      515,806      02.02.17  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A. (***)

       06.09.17           $          

XXVIII
Series
I
 
 
 
        $128,175           Simple          
730
days
 
 
        06.09.19          


Minimum
25%

Rate/Badlar +
3.05%

 
 

 
 

       131,489      129,167      05.29.17  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A. (***)

       06.09.17           $          

XXVIII
Series
II
 
 
 
        $371,825           Simple          
1,461
days
 
 
        06.09.21          


Minimum
25%

Rate/Badlar +
3.70%

 
 

 
 

       303,711      309,775      05.29.17  

Total

                                                                                                                        22,679,594      13,739,066         

(*) It includes principal and interest.

(**) Not convertible into shares.

(***) Notes merged into by Tarjeta Naranja S.A. following its merger with Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

On September 21, 2018, the Bank issued the “Green Bond” which was entirely acquired by the International Finance Corporation. The Green Bond is a 7-year facility, with interest payable every six months. The Green Bond has a 36-month grace period in respect of the repayment of principal, followed by nine installment payments, due every six months. As of September 30, 2018, the carrying amount of the Green Bond amounts to $4,114,665.

Additionally, as of period/year-end, the following issuances of Subordinated Notes issued are outstanding:

 

 

 

Company    Date of
Placement
     Currency      Class No.      Face Value      Type(**)      Term     Maturity
Date
     Rate     Carrying Amount(*)      Issuance
Authorized
by the
C.N.V.
 
  09.30.18      12.31.17  

Banco de Galicia y Bs.

As. S.A.U.

     07.19.16      US$          -      US$

 

 

250,000

 

 

     Subordinated       

120
months
 
 
(1)  
    -        (2  )(3)       10,356,588        4,828,018        06.23.16  

(*) It includes principal and interest.

(**) Not convertible into shares.

(1) 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.

(2) Fixed 8.25% rate p.a. (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.

(3) 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.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The repurchases of Own Notes as of the indicated dates are as follows:

 

                     Face Value           Carrying Amount(*)  

Company

      

NO Class

        09.30.18           12.31.17           09.30.18           12.31.17  

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

    Class III      U$ S 5,875        US$ 830          96,964          4,648  

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

    Class IV        50,555          -          53,177          -  

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

    Class V – Series I        82,500          -          91,778          -  

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

    Class V – Series II        41,250          -          44,606          -  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXIII Series II        -          13,231          -          14,514  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXIV Series II        -          2,111          -          2,154  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXV Series II        78,500          -          74,797          -  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXVI Series I        -          2,000          -          2,026  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXVI Series II        10,000          10,000          11,571          10,166  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXVII        5,065          -          73,792          -  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXVIII        12,000          -          12,686          -  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXIX        73,550          -          75,051          -  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XL Series I        1,000          -          864          -  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XL Series II        89,000          -          72,094          -  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXIV Series II        30,000          35,000          48,472          37,225  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXV Series II        62,000          -          60,714          -  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXVI Series II        23,000          50,540          25,385          53,565  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXVII Series II        37,871          -          37,332          -  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXVIII Series II        78,707          58,405          76,150          59,713  
                                             855,433            184,011  

(*) It includes principal and interest.

(**) Notes merged into by Tarjeta Naranja S.A. following its merger with Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

10.8. RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS

Pursuant to Section 70 of the General Corporations Law, the Company should transfer 5% of the net income for the year to the Legal Reserve until 20% of the capital stock is reached, plus the balance of the Capital Adjustment account.

The Argentine Central Bank regulations require that 20% of the profits shown in the Income Statement at fiscal year-end, plus (or less), the adjustments made in previous fiscal years and, less, if any, the loss accumulated at previous fiscal year-end, be allocated to the legal reserve.

This proportion applies regardless of the ratio of the Legal Reserve fund to Capital Stock. 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 Retained Income: The difference between the carrying amount and the market value of public sector assets and/or debt instruments issued by the Argentine Central Bank not valued at market price, the amounts capitalized for lawsuits related to deposits and any unrecorded adjustments required by the external auditors or the Argentine Central Bank.

Moreover, in order 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 Retained Income 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.

The prior authorization of the Argentine Regulatory Agency of Financial and Foreign Exchange Institutions (SEFyC, as per its initials in Spanish) shall not be required for the distribution of profits, except in the cases where a financial institution is within the capital conservation buffer and to determine distributable profits the Tier 1 common capital range had not been increased by 1 percentage point, net of deductible items. Such restriction was established until March 31, 2020.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

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

Pursuant to the Pricing 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.

Notwithstanding the aforementioned, profits resulting from the first-time application of IFRS may not be distributed. Instead, such profits, if any, will be appropriated to a special reserve recorded under equity, which may be released for capitalization purposes or to offset potential losses.

10.9. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TRANSPARENCY POLICY

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

The Company’s Board of Directors is the highest management body of the Company. It is made up of nine directors and three 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.

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

Corporate risk management is monitored by the Audit Committee, which also gathers and analyzes the information submitted by the main controlled companies.

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, the Bank stands out, in which the Company has a controlling equity interest, being its main asset as well. The Bank, as a bank institution, is subject to certain regulatory restrictions imposed by the Argentine Central Bank. In particular, the Bank can only hold a 12.5% interest in the capital stock of companies that do not carry out activities considered supplementary by the Argentine Central Bank.

Therefore, the Company holds, either directly or indirectly, the remaining interests in several companies. In addition, the Company indirectly holds a number of equity investments in supplementary companies that belong to the Bank as the controlling company.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

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, it is noteworthy that the Company is under the control of a pure holding company, EBA Holding S.A., which holds a majority of outstanding 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

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

Executive Committee

In July 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the creation of an Executive Committee, along with its governing rules and regulations. The Executive Committee will contribute to the Company’s ordinary business activities, giving support to the efficient performance of the Board of Directors’ duties.

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

The Bank’s Board of Directors is its highest management body. As of the date of preparation of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, it is currently made up of seven (7) directors and four (4) 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.

The Bank complies with the appropriate standards regarding total number of directors, as well as number of independent directors. Furthermore, its bylaws provide for the flexibility necessary to adapt from three (3) to nine (9) directors to the possible changes in the conditions in which the Bank carries out its activities.

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, one of them is independent. In addition, two of the alternate directors are independent. The independence concept is defined in the regulations set forth by the C.N.V. and the Argentine Central Bank regulations.

As regards prevention of conflicts of interest, the provisions set forth in the 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 the Bank’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 “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.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

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

The Bank’s executive officers, including directors, have proven updated knowledge and skills; and the Board of Directors performs its duties in the most effective manner in line with the current dynamics of such a Board.

According to the activities carried out by the Bank, 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

The committee 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, 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

The committee is in charge of analyzing the fundraising and its placement in different assets, the follow-up and control of liquidity, interest-rate 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 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)

The committee 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

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

- Human Resources and Governance Committee

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The committee 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

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

- Liquidity Crisis Committee

The committee 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

The committee is in charge of analyzing new businesses.

- Compliance Committee

The committee is in charge of instilling respect for the Bank’s rules and code of conduct and ethics, and mitigating the risk of default, by defining policies and establishing controls and reports in the best interests of the Bank and its employees, shareholders and customers.

- Committee for the Protection of Users of Financial Services

The committee is responsible for following up on the activities developed by the Bank’s management involved in user protection internal processes, to ensure adequate compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

The Bank considers the General Manager and Division Management reporting to the General Manager as Senior Management. Their duties 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

Strategic Planning and Management Control Division

Customer’s Experience Division

Senior Management’s main duties are as follows:

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

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

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

Basic Holding Structure

The Bank’s majority shareholder is the Company, which has full control of its shares and votes. In turn, the Bank holds equity investments in supplementary companies as controlling company, as well as minority interests in companies whose controlling company is its own controlling company. From a business point of view, this structure allows the Bank to take advantage of significant synergies that guarantee the loyalty of its customers and additional businesses.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

All business relationships with these companies, whether permanent or occasional in nature, are fostered under the normal and usual market conditions and this is true when the Bank holds either a majority or minority interest. The Company’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 the Bank’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. The Board of Directors always provides detailed information about the Company’s activities.

Business Conduct Policy and/or Code of Ethics

The Bank has a formally approved Code of Ethics that guides its policies and activities. The Bank’s Code of Ethics considers business objectivity and conflict of interest-related aspects, as well as how employees 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 General Manager and the Organizational Development and Human Resources Division Manager, is in charge of establishing the compensation policy for the Bank’s personnel.

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

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

 

-

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

 

-

Being an individual motivation means.

 

-

Easing the decentralized management of compensation administration.

 

-

Allowing the effective budget control of personnel costs.

 

-

Guaranteeing internal fairness.

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

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

 

1)

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

 

2)

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

 

  a)

Results.

 

  b)

Business volume or size.

 

  c)

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

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

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($) and Thousands of U.S. Dollars (US$), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

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 share-based payments.

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

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE A – BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                                                                                                        

Item

       Holdings          Position  
       Fair Value          Fair Value Level          Carrying Amount          Without Options          Options          Final  
     09.30.18                12.31.17  

FAIR VALUE DEBT SECURITIES WITH CHANGES TO INCOME

       -                     22,562,575          28,978,240          21,428,177          -          21,428,177  

Argentine:

       -                     22,560,596          28,977,320          21,426,198          -          21,426,198  

Government Securities

       -          Level 1          6,126,407          9,285,212          6,427,577          -          6,427,577  
                                  

 

 

 

Government Securities

       -          Level 2          255,234          -          241,788          -          241,788  
                                  

 

 

 

Government Securities

       -          Level 3          272,584          165,214          272,584          -          272,584  
                                  

 

 

 

Argentine Central Bank’s Bills

       -          Level 1          48,759          17,268,730          48,759          -          48,759  
                                  

 

 

 

Argentine Central Bank’s Bills

       -          Level 2          14,423,636          590,034          14,423,636          -          14,423,636  
                                  

 

 

 

Private Securities

       -          Level 1          336,845          559,087          574,985          -          574,985  
                                  

 

 

 

Private Securities

       -          Level 2          283,176          4,000          283,176          -          283,176  
                                  

 

 

 

Private Securities

       -          Level 3          813,955          1,105,043          813,955          -          813,955  

Foreign

                             1,979          920          1,979          -          1,979  

Government Securities

       -          Level 1          1,979          920          1,979          -          1,979  

OTHER DEBT SECURITIES(*)

       -                     15,865,750          2,708,652          15,937,174          -          15,937,174  

Measured at Fair Value with Changes in OCI

       -                     9,487,006          96,481          9,487,006          -          9,487,006  

Argentine:

       -                     9,487,006          96,481          9,487,006          -          9,487,006  

Government Securities

       -          Level 1          9,487,006          96,481          9,487,006          -          9,487,006  

Measurement at Amortized Cost

       -                     6,378,744          2,612,171          6,450,168          -          6,450,168  

Argentine:

       -                     6,378,744          2,612,171          6,450,168          -          6,450,168  

Other Debt Securities

       -                     6,378,744          2,612,171          6,450,168          -          6,450,168  

Foreign

       -                     -          -          -          -          -  

Government Securities

       -                     -          -          -          -          -  
                                  

 

 

 

Private Securities

             -                                 -                -                -                -                -  

(*) Including loan loss provisions set up by Banco Galicia in the amount of $71,424 as of September 30, 2018 and $133,685 as of December 31, 2017.

 

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SCHEDULE A – BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES (Continued)

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                                                                                                               

Item

        Holdings           Position  
        Fair Value           Fair Value Level           Carrying Amount           Without Options           Options           Final  
     09.30.18                 12.31.17  

MEASUREMENT AT AMORTIZED COST

        -                       -           -           -           -           -  

Argentine:

        -                       -           -           -           -           -  

Government Securities

        -                       -           -           -           -           -  

Private Securities

        -                       -           -           -           -           -  

Foreign

        -                       -           -           -           -           -  

Government Securities

        -                       -           -           -           -           -  

Private Securities

        -                       -           -           -           -           -  

EQUITY INSTRUMENTS

        -                       132,032           75,806           634           -           634  

Measured at Fair Value with Changes in Profit or Loss

        -                       132,032           75,806           634           -           634  

Argentine:

        -                       95,850           56,684           634           -           634  

Private Securities

        -           Level 1           634           -           634                       634  

Private Securities

        -           Level 3           95,216           56,684           95,216           -           95,216  

Foreign

        -                       36,182           19,122           36,182           -           36,182  

Private Securities

        -           Level 1           3,789           19,122           3,789           -           3,789  

Private Securities

        -           Level 3           32,393           -           32,393           -           32,393  

Measured at Fair Value with Changes in Other Comprehensive Income

        -                       -           -           -           -           -  

Argentine:

        -                       -           -           -           -           -  

Foreign

              -                                   -                 -                 -                 -                 -  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE B – CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACTIVITIES BY STATUS AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                     
Item           09.30.18             12.31.17  
                         

COMMERCIAL LOAN PORTFOLIO

                       

Normal

        166,929,535           88,893,685  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

        8,369,323           63,783  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        8,101,628           5,392,043  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        150,458,584           83,437,859  
                         

With Special Follow-Up – Under Observation

        505,170           51,014  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        251,515           2,566  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        253,655           48,448  

With Problems

        270,358           156,280  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        242,191           99,051  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        28,167           57,229  

High Risk of Insolvency

        136,479           184,252  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        37,691           55,775  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        98,788           128,477  

Uncollectible

        179,339           18,915  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

                  8,366  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

                  2,081  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        179,339           8,468  

TOTAL COMMERCIAL LOAN PORTFOLIO

              168,020,881                 89,304,146  

 

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SCHEDULE B – CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACTIVITIES BY STATUS AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED (Continued)

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                     
Item           09.30.18             12.31.17  
                         

CONSUMER AND HOUSING LOAN PORTFOLIO

                       

Normal Performance

        164,289,712           121,665,984  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

        197,729           13,508  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        13,765,749           5,301,381  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        150,326,234           116,351,095  

Low Risk

        5,174,836           2,879,295  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

        25           1,211  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        123,575           22,824  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        5,051,236           2,855,260  

Medium Risk

        3,531,700           1,853,174  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

        —             —    

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        59,003           8,053  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        3,472,697           1,845,121  

High Risk

        3,521,894           2,350,217  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

        5,193           364  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        39,976           6,073  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        3,476,725           2,343,780  

Uncollectible

        1,042,165           1,027,057  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

        9,916           77  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        62,548           21,775  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        969,701           1,005,205  

Uncollectible due to Technical Reasons

        7,089           6,670  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        7,089           6,670  

TOTAL CONSUMER AND HOUSING LOAN PORTFOLIO

        177,567,396           129,782,397  

GRAND TOTAL(1)

              345,588,277                 219,086,543  

(1) Reconciliation between Schedule B and the Balance Sheet:

 

                                    
             09.30.18            12.31.17  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

        293,939,831          192,767,327  

Other Debt Securities

        15,865,750          2,708,652  

Off-Balance Sheet Agreed Loans and Guarantees Granted

        33,338,246          15,846,651  

Plus Allowances for Loan Losses

        9,456,229          6,198,194  

Plus Adjustments under the IFRS-based Accounting Framework that Are Not Computable for the Statement of Debtors’ Status

        3,512,451          2,170,655  

Less Securities and Other Non-computable Items for the Statement of Debtors’ Status

        (10,524,230        (604,936

Total

              345,588,277                219,086,543  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE C – CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                                                         
            LOANS  
Number of Customers           09.30.18             12.31.17  
                                                           
              Outstanding  
Balance
              % of Total  
Portfolio
              Outstanding  
Balance
              % of Total  
Portfolio
 
                                                 

10 Largest Customers

        40,993,961           12           15,224,729           7  

50 Following Largest Customers

        60,133,971           17           26,224,276           12  

100 Following Largest Customers

        27,213,720           8           12,175,865           6  

Remaining Customers

        217,246,625           63           165,461,673           75  
                                                 

TOTAL(1)

              345,588,277                 100                 219,086,543                 100  

(1) Reconciliation between Schedule C and the Balance Sheet:

 

                                    
            09.30.18            12.31.17  
                        

Loans and Other Financing Activities

        293,939,831          192,767,327  

Other Debt Securities

        15,865,750          2,708,652  

Off-Balance Sheet Agreed Loans and Guarantees Granted

        33,338,246          15,846,651  

Plus Allowances for Loan Losses

        9,456,229          6,198,194  

Plus Adjustments under the IFRS-based Accounting Framework that Are Not Computable for the Statement of Debtors’ Status

        3,512,451          2,170,655  

Less Securities and Other Non-computable Items for the Statement of Debtors’ Status

        (10,524,230        (604,936
                        

Total

              345,588,277                219,086,543  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE D – BREAKDOWN BY TERM OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The following table shows the decline in contractual cash flows, including interest and other expenses to be accrued until contractual maturity.

 

                                                                                                                                                 
           

Past-due Loan

Portfolio

            Terms Remaining to Maturity             Total  
                                                                                                     
Item    1 Month             3 Months             6 Months             12 Months             24 Months             Over 24 Months         
                                                                                                 

Non-financial Public Sector

        -           71,832           -           -           -           -           -           71,832  

Financial Sector

        -           4,601,331           1,016,674           646,491           2,666,207           1,487,081           1,646,761           12,064,545  

Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

        5,333,407           127,273,361           57,454,566           42,248,251           59,031,469           28,938,460           46,464,117           366,725,631  

TOTAL

              5,333,407                 131,946,524                 58,471,240                 42,894,742                 61,679,676                 30,425,541                 48,110,878                 378,862,008  

 

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SCHEDULE F – CHANGES IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Item   

Value at
Beginning of

Fiscal Year

     Estimated
Useful
Life in Years
     Additions      Disposals     Transfers     Depreciation    

Net Book

Value as of

 
 

 

 

 
  Accumulated     Disposals      For the Period     At Period-end     09.30.18      12.31.17  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Measurement at Cost                            

Real Estate

     7,856,385        50        353,266        (546,518     42,478       (539,667     2,564        (85,022     (622,125     7,083,767        7,208,738  

Furniture and Fixtures

     708,911        10        378,636        (236,761     149,840       (309,385     -        (67,768     (377,153     623,473        393,772  

Machines and Equipment

     2,503,074        3 and 5        790,437        (286,290     11,087       (1,087,470     2        (339,427     (1,426,895     1,591,413        1,404,289  

Vehicles

     37,114        5        22,901        (6,034     -       (10,829     -        (5,983     (16,812     37,169        23,367  

Personal Property Acquired for Financial Leases

     7,956        5        -        -       -       (7,956     -        -       (7,956     -        -  

Miscellaneous

     383,513        5 and 10        3,217        (2,214     92,069       (107,848     -        (62,338     (170,186     306,118        274,774  

Work in Progress

     485,177        -        825,704        (24,284     (277,171     (104,228     -        (24,646     (128,874     880,552        485,458  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     11,982,130                 2,374,161        (1,102,101     18,303       (2,167,383     2,566        (585,184     (2,750,001     10,522,492        9,790,398  

 

Item    Value at
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
     Estimated
Useful
Life in Years
     Additions      Disposals     Transfers     Depreciation     Net Book Value as of  
 

 

 

 
                        Accumulated     Disposals      For the Period     At Period-end     12.31.17      01.01.17.  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Measurement at Cost                            

Real Estate

     6,541,585        50        148,502        (36,633     1,203,043       (553,386     9,640        (103,992     (647,759     7,208,738        6,084,747  

Furniture and Fixtures

     554,327        10        108,203        (3,537     49,918       (258,516     -        (56,623     (315,139     393,772        272,651  

Machines and Equipment

     1,740,375        3 and 5        674,426        (428     88,701       (776,770     33        (322,048     (1,098,785     1,404,289        930,372  

Vehicles

     29,563        5        9,427        (6,658     4,782       (7,754     299        (6,292     (13,747     23,367        18,423  

Personal Property Acquired for Financial Leases

     7,956        5        -        -       -       (7,956     -        -       (7,956     -        -  
Miscellaneous      216,445        5 and 10        30,646        -       136,141       (40,525     -        (67,933     (108,458     274,774        175,761  

Work in Progress

     1,049,597        -        722,769        (34,912     (1,251,996     -       -        -       -       485,458        1,049,597  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     10,139,848                 1,693,973        (82,168     230,589       (1,644,907     9,972        (556,888     (2,191,844     9,790,398        8,531,551  

 

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SCHEDULE G – CHANGES IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Item    Value at
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
     Estimated
Useful
Life in Years
     Additions      Disposals                    Amortization           

Net Book

Value as of

 
 

 

 

 
                  Accumulated     Disposals      For the Period     At Period-end     09.30.18      12.31.17  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Measurement at Cost                          

Licenses

     1,659,100        5        448,911        (616,664     (645,386     -        (192,358     (837,744     653,603        294,864  

Intangible Assets Acquired for Financial Lease

     26,353        5        -        -       (25,754     -        (599     (26,353     -        599  

Other Intangible Assets

     1,507,443        5        4,882        (5,132     (996,846     881        (53,016     (1,048,981     458,212        610,398  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     3,192,896                 453,793        (621,796     (1,667,986     881        (245,973     (1,913,078     1,111,815        905,861  

 

                                                                                       
Item    Value at
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
     Estimated
Useful
Life in Years
     Additions      Disposals                  Amortization           Net Book Value as of  
 

 

 

 
                  Accumulated     Disposals      For the Period     At Period-end     12.31.17      01.01.17  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Measurement at Cost                          

Licenses

     955,156        5        155,343        (1,928     (597,836     -        (215,871     (813,707     294,864        354,667  

Intangible Assets Acquired for Financial Lease

     26,352        5        -        -       (23,119     -        (2,634     (25,753     599        3,233  

Other Intangible Assets

     1,395,719        5        43,423        (232     (821,591     -        (6,921     (828,512     610,398        473,204  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     2,377,227                 198,766        (2,160     (1,442,546     -        (225,426     (1,667,972     905,861        831,104  

 

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SCHEDULE H – CONCENTRATION OF DEPOSITS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

             DEPOSITS  
Number of Customers          09.30.18            12.31.17  
            Outstanding
Balance
           % of Total
Portfolio
           Outstanding
Balance
           % of Total
Portfolio
 

10 Largest Customers

       13,533,858          4          10,218,113          5  

50 Following Largest Customers

       24,507,260          8          11,244,990          6  

100 Following Largest Customers

       15,397,864          5          6,930,668          3  

Remaining Customers

       266,613,407          83          172,323,133          86  

TOTAL

             320,052,389                100                200,716,904                100  

 

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SCHEDULE I – BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERM

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The following table shows the decline in contractual cash flows, including interest and other expenses to be accrued until contractual maturity.

 

Item        Terms Remaining to Maturity          Total  
      1 Month         3 Months         6 Months         12 Months         24 Months         Over 24 Months      

Deposits (1)

      293,793,682         23,001,916         6,571,176         1,965,559         44,294         30,999         325,407,626  

Non-financial Public Sector

      4,282,200         660,350         -         -         -         -         4,942,550  

Financial Sector

      564,160         -         -         -         -         -         564,160  

Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

      288,947,322         22,341,566         6,571,176         1,965,559         44,294         30,999         319,900,916  

Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

      385,031         -         -         -         -         -         385,031  

Derivative Instruments

      6,624,894         -         -         -         -         -         6,624,894  

Repo Transactions

      -         -         -         -         -         -         -  

Other Financial Liabilities

      57,772,341         8,979         19,442         33,026         53,031         108,126         57,994,945  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

      6,795,270         6,402,617         6,198,031         4,701,581         2,869,434         5,470,204         32,437,137  

Notes Issued

      1,134,809         2,568,647         2,030,723         9,250,418         19,532,786         11,058,834         45,576,217  

Subordinated Notes

      -         -         168,699         415,970         831,940         15,179,527         16,596,136  

TOTAL

        366,506,027           31,982,159           14,988,071           16,366,554           23,331,485           31,847,690           485,021,986  

(1) Maturities in the first month include:

- Checking Accounts $34,732,773

- Savings Accounts $171,540,809

- Time Deposit $85,332,006

- Other Deposits $2,225,524

 

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SCHEDULE J – CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Item           Balances at
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
            Increases             Decreases            

Balances as of

09.30.18

           

Balances as of

12.31.17

 
   Reversals            Uses  

INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES

                                                                 

For Administrative, Disciplinary and Criminal Penalties

       4,983          16,856          3,708          12,825          5,306          4,983  

Provisions for Termination Benefits

       74,025          85,755          10,723          66,833          82,224          74,025  

Others

       528,447          868,592          3,195          -          1,393,844          528,447  

TOTAL PROVISIONS

             607,455                971,203                17,626                79,658                1,481,374                607,455  

 

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SCHEDULE L – FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Items        Head Office and
Argentine Branches
          09.30.18           09.30.18           12.31.17  
   Dollar          Euro         Real        Others      

ASSETS

                                                                      

Cash and Bank Deposits

      82,999,149          82,999,149          80,960,128          1,920,040       15,232        103,749          37,255,522  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

      3,135,002          3,135,002          3,135,002          -       -        -          5,818,448  

Derivative Instruments

      144,340          144,340          144,340          -       -        -          13  

Other Financial Assets

      1,862,546          1,862,546          1,862,546          641       -        -          752,112  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

      100,031,192          100,031,192          99,832,148          199,044       -        -          40,371,292  

Argentine Central Bank

      5,216          5,216          5,216          -       -        -          1,908  

Other Financial Institutions

      1,090,460          1,090,460          1,090,460          -       -        -          370,258  

To the Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

      98,935,516          98,935,516          98,736,472          199,044       -        -          39,999,126  

Other Debt Securities

      5,399,051          5,399,051          5,399,051          -       -        -          1,583,413  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

      494,427          494,427          494,427          -       -        -          140,320  

Current Income Tax Assets

      -          -          -          -       -        -          -  

Investments in Equity Instruments

      36,182          36,182          32,393          3,789       -        -          20,715  

Other Non-financial Assets

      22,268          22,268          22,268          -       -        -          21,358  

TOTAL ASSETS

        194,124,157            194,124,157            191,881,662            2,123,514         15,232          103,749            85,963,193  

 

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SCHEDULE L – FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES (Continued)

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Items         Head Office and
Argentine Branches
          09.30.18           09.30.18           12.31.17  
   Dollar          Euro          Real          Others      

LIABILITIES

                                                                            

Deposits

       153,188,361          153,188,361          153,188,361          -          -          -          70,397,314  

Non-financial Public Sector

       14,263          14,263          14,263          -          -          -          6,166  

Financial Sector

       9,642          9,642          9,642          -          -          -          3,994  

Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

       153,333,040          153,333,040          153,333,040          -          -          -          70,387,154  

Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

       98,370          98,370          98,370          -          -          -          -  

Derivative Instruments

       11,549          11,549          11,549          -          -          -          -  

Other Financial Liabilities

       6,839,259          6,839,259          6,494,768          325,647          -          18,844          3,023,991  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

       20,579,272          20,579,272          20,381,959          197,313          -          -          5,450,640  

Notes Issued

       4,150,261          4,150,261          4,150,261          -          -          -          -  

Subordinated Notes

       10,392,874          10,392,874          10,392,874          -          -          -          4,828,018  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

       329,172          329,172          329,091          81          -          -          973,524  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

         195,589,118            195,589,118            195,047,233            523,041            -            18,844            84,673,487  

 

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SCHEDULE O – DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Type of Contract        Purpose of Transactions        Underlying Asset        Type of Settlement        Trading
Environment or
Counterparty
       Originally-
Agreed
Weighted
Average Term
         Residual
Weighted
Average Term
         Weighted
Average Term
for Settlement
of Differences
         Amount(*)  

Foreign Currency Forwards

                                                               

OTC - Purchases

   

Brokerage -

own account

    Foreign currency     Daily settlement of the difference     MAE       2         1         1         17,791,693  

OTC - Sales

    Brokerage - own account     Foreign currency     Daily settlement of the difference     MAE       8         3         1         4,267,576  

ROFEX - Purchases

    Brokerage - own account     Foreign currency     Daily settlement of the difference     ROFEX       5         3         1         58,825,347  

ROFEX - Sales

    Brokerage - own account     Foreign currency     Daily settlement of the difference     ROFEX       3         2         1         56,717,917  

Forwards with Customers

                                                               

Purchases

    Brokerage - own account     Foreign currency     Upon maturity of differences    

OTC - Residents in Argentina - Non-

financial sector

      3         2         42         357,515  

Purchases

    Brokerage - own account     Foreign currency     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents Abroad       3         2         52         3,527,961  

Sales

    Brokerage - own account     Foreign currency     Upon maturity of differences    

OTC - Residents in Argentina - Non-

financial sector

      5         0         134         16,565,640  

Sales

    Brokerage - own account     Foreign currency     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents Abroad       3         0         2         223,801  

Repo Transactions

                                                               

Forward Sales

    Brokerage - own account     Argentine government securities     With delivery of the underlying asset     MAE       -         -         -         14,006,042  

Swaps

                                                               

Fixed for Variable Interest Rate Swaps

    Brokerage - own account     Others     Others     MAE       19         3         1         1,000  

Swaps with Customers

                                                               

Variable for Fixed Interest Rate Swaps

      Brokerage - own account       Others       Others       OTC - Residents in Argentina - Financial sector         26           19           1           466,298  

(*) Relates to the notional amount.

 

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SCHEDULE R – VALUE ADJUSTMENT BY LOSSES – ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Item         Balances at
Beginning of Fiscal
Year
          Increases           Decreases          

Balances as of

09.30.18

         

Balances as of

12.31.17

 
   Reversals          Uses  
  Loans and Other Financing Activities        6,083,947          8,819,076          463          5,436,844          9,465,716          6,083,947  

  Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

       6,083,947          8,819,076          463          5,436,844          9,465,716          6,083,947  

  Overdrafts

       148,135          251,612          -          87,575          312,172          148,135  

  Mortgage Loans

       37,208          46,774          -          3,167          80,815          37,208  

  Collateral Loans

       4,051          3,654          -          367          7,338          4,051  

  Personal Loans

       457,123          747,727          -          432,053          772,797          457,123  

  Credit Card Loans

       3,126,734          5,421,618          -          4,493,059          4,055,293          3,123,734  

  Financial Leases

       3,246          2,642          -          1,071          4,817          3,246  

  Others

       2,307,450          2,345,049          463          419,552          4,232,484          2,307,450  
  Private Securities        133,686          24,658          -          144,609          13,735          133,686  
  TOTAL ALLOWANCES          6,217,633            8,843,734            463            5,581,453            9,479,451            6,217,633  

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

 

 

The following information is current as of December 31, 2017 and has been prepared in accordance with the accounting framework set forth by the Argentine Central Bank. The following information is required to understand the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

1.

CASH AND BANK DEPOSITS

Cash equivalents are held to meet short-term payment commitments, rather than for investment-related or similar purposes. In order for a financial investment to be classified as a cash equivalent, it should be readily convertible into a certain amount of cash and should bear an immaterial risk of change in value. Accordingly, an investment will be classified as a cash equivalent if it matures within three months or less from the acquisition date. Equity interests are excluded from cash equivalents.

The table below shows a breakdown of items comprising cash and cash equivalents:

 

                  12.31.17                      01.01.17.      
  Cash and Bank Deposits         58,943,266           65,767,565  
  Cash and Bank Deposits from Tarjetas Regionales S.A.         5,730           -  
  Argentine Central Bank’s Bills and Notes Maturing within up to 90 Days         17,107,571           6,903,609  
  Receivables from Reverse Repo Transactions         9,654,517           -  
  Local Interbank Loans         935,000           862,300  
  Overnight Placements in Banks Abroad         288,991           1,227,101  
  Mutual Funds         2,427,240           2,193,056  
  Time Deposits         6,034           3,459  
  Government Securities         -           993,697  

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

              89,368,349                 77,950,673  

 

2.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

As of the indicated dates, the Group maintains the following portfolios of financial instruments:

 

  Instruments Portfolio as of 12.31.17            Fair Value with
Changes in Profit
or Loss
             Amortized Cost              Fair Value – OCI  
  Assets                                    
  Argentine Central Bank’s Bills and Notes         17,858,764           -           -  
  Government Securities         9,451,346           -           -  
  Private Securities         1,668,130           -           -  
  Derivative Instruments         537,000           -           -  
  Repo Transactions         -           9,676,101           -  
  Other Financial Assets         3,097,830           3,960,011           -  
  Loans and Other Financing Activities         -           192,767,327           -  
  Other Debt Securities (Trusts and Notes)         -           2,612,171           96,481  
  Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral         391,287           5,939,270           -  
  Equity Instruments         75,806           -           -  
  Liabilities                                    
  Deposits         -           200,716,904           -  
  Derivative Instruments         584,856           -           -  
  Repo Transactions         -           1,131,127           -  
  Other Financial Liabilities         -           37,488,925           -  
  Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions         -           7,869,048           -  
  Notes Issued         -           13,739,066           -  
  Subordinated Notes               -                 4,828,018                 -  

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

 

 

  Instruments Portfolio as of 01.01.17            Fair Value with
Changes in Profit
or Loss
             Amortized Cost              Fair Value – OCI    
  Assets                                    
  Argentine Central Bank’s Bills and Notes         8,769,477           -           -  
  Government Securities         5,242,489           -           -  
  Private Securities         2,277,598           -           -  
  Derivative Instruments         124,521           -           -  
  Other Financial Assets         2,505,623           1,132,348           -  
  Loans and Other Financing Activities         -           133,882,276           -  
  Other Debt Securities (Trusts and Notes)         543,874           418,089           -  
  Equity Instruments         101,563           -           -  
  Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral         636,865           4,841,989           -  
  Liabilities                                    
  Deposits         -           150,377,065           -  
  Derivative Instruments         157,599           -           -  
  Repo Transactions         -           1,644,715           -  
  Other Financial Liabilities         -           31,299,292           -  
  Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions         -           6,896,317           -  
  Notes Issued         -           11,857,718           -  
  Subordinated Notes               -                 4,065,255                 -  

 

3.

FAIR VALUES

The Group classifies the fair values of financial instruments in three levels, according to the quality of data used to determine them.

Below is a summary of the Group’s financial instruments measured at fair value as of the dates indicated below:

 

  Instruments Portfolio as of 12.31.17            Fair Value Level 1              Fair Value Level 2              Fair Value Level 3  
  Assets                                    
  - Argentine Central Bank’s Bills and Notes         17,268,730           590,034           -    
  - Government Securities         9,286,132           -           165,214    
  - Private Securities         559,087           4,000           1,105,043    
  - Derivative Instruments         -           537,000           -    
  - Other Financial Assets         3,058,830           -           39,000    
  - Other Debt Securities(*)         96,481           -           -    
  - Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral         391,287           -           -    
  - Equity Instruments         19,122           -           56,684    
  Liabilities                                    
  - Derivative Instruments         -           584,856           -    

Total

              30,679,669                 546,178                 1,365,941    
                                           
  Instruments Portfolio as of 01.01.17            Fair Value Level 1              Fair Value Level 2              Fair Value Level 3    
  Assets                                    
  - Argentine Central Bank’s Bills and Notes         8,769,477           -           -    
  - Government Securities         4,475,435           77,616           689,438    
  - Private Securities         644,031           -           1,633,567    
  - Derivative Instruments         -           124,521           -    
  - Other Debt Securities         504,874           -           39,000    
  - Other Financial Assets         2,505,623           -           -    
  - Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral         636,865           -           -    
  - Equity Instruments         50,868           -           50,695    
  Liabilities                                    
  - Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income         -           157,599           -    

Total

              17,587,173                 44,538                 2,412,700    

Valuation methods are detailed in Note 4.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

 

 

Changes in instruments included in fair value Level 3 are as follows:

 

  Level 3 as of 12.31.17         Balance as of 01.01.17                 Purchases                 Sales          Income (Loss)          Balance as of 12.31.17    
  - Government Securities         689,438           165,214           (689,438        -          165,214    
  - Private Securities         1,633,567           1,105,043           (1,630,237        (3,330        1,105,043    
  - Other Financial Assets         39,000           -           -          -          39,000    
  - Equity Instruments         50,695                 -                 -          5,989          56,684    

Total

              2,412,700                 1,270,257                 (2,319,675              2,659                1,365,941    

All items included in Level 3 are assumed as instruments recognized and derecognized in the same year.

The Group’s policy is to recognize transfers among fair value levels only as of year-end dates, there being no changes to financial instruments held in portfolios as of December 31, 2017.

 

4

REPO TRANSACTIONS

Below is a summary of the residual value of assets transferred under repo transactions:

 

           12.31.17  
  Reverse Repo Transactions Carried in Off-balance Sheet Items        9,697,406  

Repo Transactions Carried in Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

         1,132,573  

 

5.

PROVISIONS

Below is a summary of the movements in provisions, including administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties, severance payments, and other contingencies:

 

              12.31.17    
  Balance at the Beginning         384,876    
  Increases         367,867    
  Reversals         43,550    
  Uses         101,738    

Balance at Year-end

              607,455    

 

6.

OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

The table below shows a breakdown of other financial assets as of the dates indicated below:

 

              12.31.17              01.01.17.  
  Debtors from Foreign Exchange Brokerage         2,404,843           3,212    
  Debtors from Spot Sales of Government Securities Pending Settlement         1,016,345           731,163    
  Sundry Debtors         377,952           26,677    
  Mutual Funds         3,058,830           2,460,237    
  Others         199,871           416,682    

Total

              7,057,841                 3,637,971    

 

7.

TRANSFER OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

All transfers of financial assets qualify for derecognition of financial assets in their entirety.

In derecognizing a financial asset, the difference between the carrying amount and the amount received as consideration is attributed to income.

The Company mainly consummates non-recourse portfolio sales, with the assigned portfolio in the 2017 fiscal year amounting to $903,197 and cash flows from portfolio sales amounting to $1,016,478.

 

8.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Changes in “Property, Plant and Equipment” are detailed in Schedule F.

 

9.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Group’s “Intangible Assets” are detailed in Schedule G.

 

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10.

NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

As of the dates indicated below, the Group held the following assets for sale and discontinued operations:

 

              12.31.17              01.01.17.  
  Equity Investments in Subsidiaries                        
  Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.         208,972           -    
  Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.(*)         5,643,848           5,886,847  
  Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.(*)         29,906           36,908  
  Property, Plant and Equipment                        
  Real Estate         2,328           2,328  

Total

              5,885,054                 5,926,083  

(*) The amount relates to the net balance of assets and liabilities held for sale, booked under “Non-current Assets Held for Sale” and “Other Non-financial Liabilities”, respectively.

The information below is related to the Group’s discontinued operations (Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.):

 

Cash Flows        12.31.17          01.01.17.    
  Operating Activities        (372,099)          (359,745)    
  Investing Activities        (37,608)          (21,322)    
  Financing Activities        333,197          384,019    

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

         (76,510          2,952    

Below is a summary of balance sheet data about these companies:

 

  Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.            12.31.2017    
  Assets         5,643,849    

  Cash and Due from Banks

              395,201    

  Securities

              16,776    

  Loans

              4,916,476    

  Miscellaneous Receivables

              208,372    

  Equity Investments

              4,303    

  Bank Property, Plant and Equipment

              39,670    

  Miscellaneous Assets

              2,013    
  Intangible Assets         61,038    
  Liabilities         4,678,351    

  Deposits

              1,412,974    

  Notes

              1,250,531    

  Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

              1,649,704    

  Miscellaneous Liabilities

              322,589    
  Allowances         42,553    
     
  Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.            12.31.2017    
  Assets         29,906    

  Cash and Due from Banks

              296    

  Securities

              12,867    
  Miscellaneous Receivables         16,743    
  Liabilities         22,904    

Miscellaneous Liabilities

              22,904    

 

Assets            12.31.17              01.01.17.    
  Equity Investments in Subsidiaries                        
  Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.         965,498           1,215,498    
  Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.         7,002           7,002    

Total Assets

              972,500                 1,222,500    

The table below shows a breakdown of income from discontinued activities and net income recognized from the remeasurement of assets held for sale:

 

Net Income (Loss)            12.31.17  
  Income before Taxes from Discontinued Operations         -    
  Taxes         (185,362)  

Net Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations for the Period

              (185,362

 

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11.

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY STRUCTURE

 

              12.31.17              01.01.17.    
  Capital Stock         1,426,765           1,300,265    
  Non-capitalized Contributions         10,951,132           219,596    
  Capital Adjustments         278,131           278,131    
  Profit Reserves         17,390,568           12,536,831    
  Retained Income         2,526,325           -    
  Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income(1)         17,279           284,182    
  Net Income for the Fiscal Year         8,622,967           8,544,202    
  Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders         41,213,167           23,163,207    
  Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests         1,935,196           1,451,883    

Total Shareholders’ Equity

              43,148,363                 24,615,090    

(1) Attributable to gains from financial instruments at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income.

 

12.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share are calculated by dividing income attributable to the Group’s shareholders by the weighted average of outstanding common shares during the year. As the Group does not have preferred shares or debt convertible into shares, basic earnings are equal to diluted earnings per share.

 

              12.31.17    
  Income Attributable to the Group’s Shareholders         8,622,967    
  Weighted-Average of Ordinary Shares Outstanding (Thousands)         1,332,617    

Earnings per Share

              6.04    

 

13.

INTEREST INCOME/COMMISSION INCOME

 

Interest Income            12.31.17    
  On Cash and Bank Deposits         112    
  On Private Securities         835,134    
  On Government Securities         294,168    
  On Loans and Other Financing Activities         32,926,203    

  Non-financial Public Sector

        4,959    

  Financial Sector

        693,805    

  Non-financial Private Sector

        32,227,439    

  Overdrafts

        2,746,566    

  Mortgage Loans

        597,895    

  Collateral Loans

        116,890    

  Personal Loans

        4,844,178    

  Credit Card Loans

        15,310,493    

  Financial Leases

        336,449    

  Others

        8,274,968    
  On Repo Transactions         792,916    

  Other Financial Institutions

        792,916    

Total

              34,848,533    
               
  Commission Income            12.31.17    
  Fee and Commissions Related to Notes         3,465,410    
  Fee and Commissions Related to Credits         11,680,666    
  Fee and Commissions Related to Loan Commitments and Financial Guarantees         129,249    
  Fee and Commissions Related to Transferable Securities         501,285    
  Fee and Commissions on Collection Proceedings         27,298    
  Fee and Commissions on Foreign and Exchange Rate Transactions         488,071    

Total

              16,282,979    

 

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14.       INTEREST EXPENSE/COMMISSION EXPENSE

 

  Interest Expense                      12.31.17               

  On Deposits

        10,934,613  

Non-financial Private Sector

        10,934,613  

Checking Accounts

        646  

Savings Accounts

        3,493  

Time Deposit and Term Investments

        10,446,205  

Others

        484,269  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

        439,106  

On Repo Transactions

        222,853  

Other Financial Institutions

        222,853  

On Other Financial Liabilities

        2,537,918  

On Notes Issued

        916,339  

On Other Subordinated Notes

        349,907  

Total

          15,400,736  

 

  Commission Expense          12.31.17  
     

 

 

 

Fees and Commissions Related to Transactions with Securities

        18,655  

Others

        2,165,992  

Total

          2,184,647  

15.       UNDERWRITING INCOME

The breakdown of Underwriting Income as of December 31, 2017 was as follows:

 

                        12.31.17              
             

Premiums and Surcharges Accrued

        3,262,307  

Claims Accrued

        (410,050

Surrenders

        (4,355

Life and Ordinary Annuities

        (5,607

Underwriting and Operating Expenses

        (745,720

Other Income and Expenses

        22,708  

Total

          2,119,283  

16.       EXPENSES BY FUNCTION AND NATURE

The Group utilized the expenditure function method in assembling its statement of comprehensive income. Under this method, expenses are classified according to their function as part of the item “Administrative Expenses”.

The table below provides the required additional information about expenses by nature and function:

 

  Administrative Expenses                      12.31.17          
             

Fees and Compensation for Services

        581,147  

Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

        76,832  

Advertising, Promotion and Research Expenses

        814,386  

Taxes and Assessments

        2,217,644  

Maintenance and Repairs

        662,617  

Electricity and Communications

        622,607  

Entertainment and Transportation Expenses

        100,150  

Stationery and Office Supplies

        136,762  

Rentals

        457,912  

Administrative Services Hired

        1,109,652  

Security

        605,652  

Insurance

        47,943  

Others

        2,350,392  

Total

          9,783,696  
     
  Depreciation and Impairment of Assets          12.31.17  

Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment

        556,888  

Amortization of Organization and Development Expenses

        225,426  

Others

        2,550  

Total

          784,864  

 

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17. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The breakdown of the items disclosed under “Employee Benefits” as of December 31, 2017 is as follows:

 

               12.31.17      

Salaries

       6,537,336  

Social Security Contributions on Salaries

       1,593,672  

Severance Payments and Personnel Bonuses

       2,022,318  

Personnel Services

       293,698  

Other Short-term Employee Benefits

       233,108  

Total

         10,680,132  

18. INCOME TAX

The following is a reconciliation of income tax charged to income as of December 31, 2017 to the application of the current tax rate to book income:

 

               12.31.17      
            

Income for the Period Before Income Tax

       13,824,590  

Effective Tax Rate

       35

Income for the Period at the Tax Rate

       4,838,607  

Permanent Differences at the Tax Rate

          

- Allowance for Impairment

       (143,077

- Non-taxable Income (Loss)

       (64,572

- Donations and Other Non-deductible Expenses

       59,786  

- Others

       68,071  

- Fines

       43  

- Reversal under Law No. 27430

       (182,783

Total Income Tax Charge for the Period

         4,575,846  

 

               12.31.17      

Current Income Tax

       4,827,360  

Deferred Tax Charge

       (104,835

Allowance for Impairment

       (143,077

Law 27430 Adjustment

       (3,602

Total Income Tax Charge for the Period

         4,575,846  

The change in deferred income tax assets and liabilities, regardless of the balance offsetting within the same tax jurisdiction, is as follows:

 

  Item                 01.01.17.                       Charges for the    
Period
              Others                   Allowance for    
Impairment
                12.31.17      

Deferred Tax Assets

                                                                    

Trade Receivables

       553,695          794          -          -          554,489  

Property, Plant and Equipment

       (43,375        1,043          -          -          (42,332

Other Liabilities

       (792        (3,980        -          -          (4,772

Employee Benefits

       2,675          (698        -          -          1,977  

Exchange Rate Difference

       5,130          (4,938        -          -          192  

Provisions for Contingencies

       41,908          3,351          -          -          45,259  

Other Items

       -          19,067          -          -          19,067  

Financial Charges

       9,552          (15,243        -          -          (5,691

Other Financial Charges

       (17,021        (23,530        -          -          (40,551

Tax Loss Carry-forwards

       936          (779        -          -          157  

Valuation of Debt Securities

       3,194          4,332          -          -          7,526  

Derivative Instruments

       3,566          -          -          -          3,566  

Other Assets

       3,954          20,455          -          -          24,409  

Taxes

       -          (92        -          -          (92

Total Deferred Tax Assets

         563,422            (218          -            -                563,204  

 

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  Deferred Tax Liabilities                    01.01.17                         Charges for the    
Period
                Others                     Allowance for    
Impairment
                12.31.17          

Valuation of Debt Securities

        (20,773        32,096          -          -          11,323  

Allowances for Loan Losses

        299,204          (3,746        -          -          295,458  

Loans

        94,149          18,769          -          -          112,918  

Property, Plant and Equipment

        (1,836,082        510,210          -          -          (1,325,872

Employee Benefits

        1,171          495          22          -          1,688  

Miscellaneous

        (4,735        (31,335        -          -          (36,070

Other Items

        (148,943        243          16          -          (148,684

Equity Investments in Subsidiaries

        -          3,302          -          (1,877        1,425  

Tax Loss Carry-forwards

        148,071          (143,054        209          (5,226        -  

Assets Available for Sale

        -          (245,702        -          -          (245,702

Intangible Assets

        309,874          (98,881        -          -          210,993  

Other Liabilities and Provisions

        369,522          63,435          -          -          432,957  

Other Financial Assets

        (451        (779        (247        -          (1,417

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

        (788,993        105,053          -          (7,103        (691,043

Deferred Tax Assets/(Liabilities)

              (255,571              104,835                -                (7,103              (127,839

Provisions for the deferred tax asset as of December 31, 2017 and January 1, 2017, amounting to $7,103 and $150,171, respectively, were included, as it is believed that the recovery thereof is not likely as of the date of these financial statements.

In September 2017, the Bank filed actions with A.F.I.P. for recovery of income tax paid in excess for the 2014 and 2016 fiscal years, totaling $433,815 and $944,338, respectively. These actions were predicated on case law that declared unconstitutional certain rules and regulations banning the application of the inflation adjustment for tax purposes, with ensuing confiscatory effects. As of period-end, the Bank has not recorded balances in respect of the contingent assets stemming from the aforementioned actions.

Tax Reform

On December 29, 2017, the National Executive Branch enacted Income Tax Law No. 27430. This law has introduced several changes to the previous income tax treatment. Some of the key changes implicated by the reform include:

 

-

Income Tax Rate: The income tax rate for Argentine companies shall be gradually reduced from 35% to 30% for the fiscal years commencing on January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2019, and to 25% for the fiscal years commencing on, and including, January 1, 2020.

 

-

Tax on Dividends: The law has introduced a tax on dividends or profits distributed by Argentine companies or permanent establishments, among others, to: individuals, undivided interests or foreign beneficiaries, subject to the following considerations: (i) dividends distributed out of the profits made during fiscal years commencing on January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2019 shall be subject to withholding at a 7% rate; and (ii) dividends distributed out of the profits made during fiscal years commencing on January 1, 2020 onwards shall be subject to withholding at a 13% rate.

Dividends distributed from profits earned until the fiscal years before that which commenced on January 1, 2018 shall remain subject, in respect of all beneficiaries, to withholding at the 35% rate on the amount in excess of tax-free distributable accumulated profits (equalization tax transition period).

 

-

Optional Tax Revaluation: Regulations establish that, at the companies’ option, assets that are located in the country and are used for generating taxable income may be subject to tax reevaluation. The special tax on the revaluation amount depends on the asset: 8% for real estate that does not qualify as inventory, 15% for real estate that qualifies as inventory and 10% for personal property and the remaining assets. Once the option for a given asset is exercised, all other assets of the same category should be revalued. Taxable income resulting from the revaluation is not subject to income tax and the special tax on the revaluation amount will not be deductible from such tax.

19. SEGMENT REPORTING

The Group determines segments based on management reports that are reviewed by the Board of Directors and updated to reflect any changes.

 

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Reportable segments 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:

 

a.

Banks: This segment represents the banking business operation results.

 

b.

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 the following subsidiaries: Cobranzas Regionales S.A., Ondara S.A. and Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

 

c.

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 the following subsidiaries: Galicia Retiro Cía. de Seguros S.A., Galicia Seguros S.A. and Galicia Broker Asesores de Seguros S.A.

 

d.

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 income from equity investments.

 

e.

Adjustments: This segment includes consolidation adjustments and eliminations of transactions among subsidiaries.

The operating income (loss) of the Group’s different operating segments is monitored separately in order to make decisions on resource allocation and the evaluation of each segment’s performance. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating income or losses and is consistently measured with the operating income and losses of the consolidated income statement.

When any transaction occurs, the transfer pricing among operating segments is at arm’s length similar to transactions performed with third parties. Income, expenses and income (losses) resulting from the transfers among operating segments are then eliminated from consolidation.

The relevant segment reporting as of the dates indicated below is as follows:

 

            Banks            Regional
Credit Cards
           Insurance           Others            Adjustments            Total as of
12.31.17
 

Net Income from Interest (Expense)

        12,727,224           6,407,034           297,145          96,980           (80,586)           19,447,797  

Net Commission Income (Expense)

        7,588,285           7,599,082           -          (1,748)           (1,087,287)           14,098,332  

Net Income from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with Changes to Income

        4,228,326           6,175           (18,638)          708,311           (2,671)           4,921,503  

Exchange Rate Differences on Gold and Foreign Currency

        2,080,287           9,239           1,345          91,526           -           2,182,397  

Other Operating Income

        3,183,004           760,072           (8,271)          844,312           (28,994)           4,750,123  

Underwriting Income

        -           -           1,027,099          -           1,092,184           2,119,283  

Loan Loss Provisions

        (2,586,445)           (2,017,613)           (5,221)          4,494           -           (4,604,785)  

Employee Benefits

        (7,095,734)           (3,142,164)           (339,021)          (103,213)           -           (10,680,132)  

Administrative Expenses

        (5,817,495)           (3,593,098)           (275,671)          (121,763)           24,331           (9,783,696)  

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

        (551,336)           (203,253)           (23,910)          (6,365)           -           (784,864)  

Other Operating Expenses

        (6,609,608)           (1,439,814)           58,009          (47,337)           (12)           (8,038,762)  

Operating Income (Loss)

        7,146,508           4,385,660           712,866          1,465,197           (83,035)           13,627,196  

Income for Associates and Joint Ventures

        2,401,256           -           2,072          8,095,992           (10,301,926)           197,394  

Income before Taxes from Continuing Activities

        9,547,764           4,385,660           714,938          9,561,189           (10,384,961)           13,824,590  

Income Tax from Continuing Activities

        (2,182,886)           (1,664,596)           (252,394)          (290,608)           -           (4,390,484)  

Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Activities

        7,364,878           2,721,064           462,544          9,270,581           (10,384,961)           9,434,106  

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

        -           -           -          -           -           -  

Income Tax from Discontinued Operations

        (185,362)           -           -          -           -           (185,362)  

Net Income (Loss) for the Period

        7,179,516           2,721,064           462,544          9,270,581           (10,384,961)           9,248,744  

Net Income (Loss) for the Period Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

        7,179,516           2,720,769           462,547          9,270,581           (11,010,446)           8,622,967  

Net Income (Loss) for the Period Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

          -             295             (3          -             625,485             (625,777

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

 

 

            Banks            Regional
Credit Cards
           Insurance            Others            Adjustments
and/or
Eliminations
          Total as of
12.31.17
 

ASSETS

                                                                      

Cash and Bank Deposits

        58,460,898           536,969           23,394           67,715           (145,711)          58,943,266  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

        26,572,295           250,631           791,155           1,595,204           (231,045)          28,978,240  

Derivative Instruments

        525,362           -           -           11,638           -          537,000  

Repo Transactions

        9,676,101           -           -           -           -          9,676,101  

Other Financial Assets

        4,118,808           2,169,245           188,660           747,381           (166,253)          7,057,841  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

        160,845,605           32,364,414           9,488           88,974           (541,154)          192,767,327  

Other Debt Securities

        2,105,938           -           393,627           209,087           -          2,708,652  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

        6,325,905           4,652           -           -           -          6,330,557  

Current Income Tax Assets

        3,392           20,473           86,021           -           (2,555)          194,805  

Investments in Equity Instruments

        75,806           -           -           -           -          75,806  

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures

        6,778,282           -           -           40,506,154           (47,284,436)          -  

Property, Plant and Equipment

        8,973,410           669,495           143,679           3,814           -          9,790,398  

Intangible Assets

        599,620           249,895           56,316           30           -          905,861  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

        -           557,904           70           5,230           -          563,204  

Other Non-financial Assets

        1,814,730           192,956           679,922           189,903           (24,903)          2,852,608  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

        5,715,739           -           -           169,315           -          5,885,054  

TOTAL ASSETS

        292,591,891           37,016,634           2,372,332           43,681,920           (48,396,057)          327,266,720  

LIABILITIES

                                                                      

Deposits

        200,884,407           -           -           -           (167,503)          200,716,904  

Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

        -           -           -           -           -          -  

Derivative Instruments

        584,856           -           -           -           -          584,856  

Repo Transactions

        1,131,127           -           -           -           -          1,131,127  

Other Financial Liabilities

        21,230,296           16,532,609           -           2,988           (276,968)          37,488,925  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

        7,728,585           331,990           3,462           -           (194,989)          7,869,048  

Notes Issued

        4,488,602           9,481,509           -           -           (231,045)          13,739,066  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

        1,801,243           804,444           176,169           289,832           -          3,071,688  

Subordinated Notes

        4,828,018           -           -           -           -          4,828,018  

Provisions

        450,598           48,263           55,797           52,797           -          607,455  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

        630,211           -           -           60,832           -          691,043  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

        9,856,683           1,402,893           1,091,565           1,115,025           (75,939)          13,390,227  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

          253,614,822             28,601,708             1,326,993             1,521,474             (946,444          284,118,357  

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

 

 

            Banks            Regional Credit
Cards
           Insurance            Others            Adjustments           Total as of
01.01.17
 

ASSETS

                                                                      

Cash and Bank Deposits

        65,404,369           461,148           65,025           89,699           (252,676)          65,767,565  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

        15,138,269           51,370           1,037,773           92,055           (29,903)          16,289,564  

Derivative Instruments

        124,521           -           -           -           -          124,521  

Other Financial Assets

        1,723,494           2,040,428           658,470           332,832           (1,117,253)          3,637,971  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

        106,322,127           27,078,374           22,035           1,325,056           (865,316)          133,882,276  

Other Debt Securities

        872,431           3,749           207,209           585,260           (706,686)          961,963  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

        5,357,096           121,664           -           94           -          5,478,854  

Current Income Tax Assets

        2,153           20,888           -           103,074           -          126,115  

Investments in Equity Instruments

        68,363           -           -           33,200           -          101,563  

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures

        5,145,327           -           14,716           23,368,493           (28,372,867)          155,669  

Property, Plant and Equipment

        7,755,542           606,008           147,385           22,616           -          8,531,551  

Intangible Assets

        602,130           194,254           33,310           1,410           -          831,104  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

        -           582,137           (18,725)           -           -          563,412  

Other Non-financial Assets

        1,172,441           246,175           101,154           111,198           508,727          2,252,995  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

        5,749,267           -           -           176,816           -          5,926,083  

TOTAL ASSETS

        215,550,830           31,406,195           2,268,352           26,241,803           (30,835,974)          244,631,206  

LIABILITIES

                                                                      

Deposits

        150,639,153           -           -           -           (262,088)          150,377,065  

Derivative Instruments

        143,373           118,223           -           5,046           (109,043)          157,599  

Repo Transactions

        1,644,715           -           -           -           -          1,644,715  

Other Financial Liabilities

        17,079,592           13,743,887           -           732,596           (256,779)          31,299,292  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

        4,693,232           2,378,628           7,028           228,047           (410,618)          6,896,317  

Notes Issued

        4,738,931           7,336,619           -           518,748           (736,580)          11,857,718  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

        990,143           505,315           250,194           76,497           -          1,822,149  

Subordinated Notes

        4,065,255           -           -           -           -          4,065,255  

Provisions

        253,904           48,540           29,333           53,099           -          384,876  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

        877,963           -           -           60,306           -          938,269  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

        8,344,642           1,191,921           912,615           245,496           (121,813)          10,572,861  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

          193,470,903             25,323,133             1,199,170             1,919,831             (1,896,921          220,016,116  

20.        DIVIDENDS PER SHARE

Dividends paid in fiscal year 2017 to the Group’s shareholders amounted to $240,000, accounting for $0.18 (figure stated in Pesos) per share.

21.        CORPORATE RISKS AND GOVERNANCE

The tasks related to risk information and internal control of each of the companies controlled by the Company are defined and carried out rigorously.

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 also gathers and analyzes the information submitted by the main controlled companies.

With regard to potential risks, the Bank embraces a policy that takes into consideration several aspects of the business and operations, abiding by the main guidelines of internationally accepted standards.

From this approach, the Bank defines its internal structure, functions and roles by hierarchical levels and invests resources in monitoring and streamlining risk management, with independence of duties as it reports to the General Manager.

The specific function of the comprehensive management of the Bank’s risks has been allocated to the Risk Division, guaranteeing its independence from the rest of the business areas since it directly reports to the Bank’s General Division and, at the same time, 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, which reports to the Board of Directors. The aim of both divisions is to guarantee the Board of Directors is fully aware of the risks that the Bank is exposed to, and to design and propose policies and procedures necessary to identify, assess, follow up, control and mitigate such risks.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

 

 

The Bank has developed the Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (“Proceso de Evaluación de Suficiencia de Capital – PESC”, or, as reflected in the Capital Adequacy Report, “IAC”, as per its acronym in Spanish) to assess the relationship between the Bank’s own resources available and the necessary resources to maintain an appropriate risk profile. This process also allows for the identification of both economic capital needs and the sources required to meet such needs.

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

In addition, the Bank has specified a risk appetite framework, which has certain 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 the Bank’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 Risk Factors

Short- and medium-term financial risks are managed within the framework of policies approved by the 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.

 

a)

Credit Risk:

The Bank 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, the Bank has decided to deepen its customers’ knowledge expressed in a specific policy, which allows the Bank to credit assistance to its customers according to their financing needs and based on their evaluated attributes, purposes and perspectives.

The Bank’s credit granting and analysis system is applied in a centralized manner and is based on the concept of “opposition of interests”, with specific duties concerning risk, credit, and commercial management for the several business areas.

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.

The credit quality of Government Securities, Private Securities and Lebacs is shown as follows, while the credit quality of loans granted is detailed in Schedule B.

 

  Rating                    12.31.17          

Government Securities (Excluding Lebacs)

           

Fair Value with Changes in Profit or Loss

           

AAA

        6,071,393  

AA+

        682,798  

AA-

        65,282  

A+

        67,318  

A3

        189,143  

BBB

        748  

BB-

        873,328  

B

        10,315  

B2

        138,205  

Baa1

        135,966  

Baa2

        16,350  

Baa3

        1,200,500  

Total

              9,451,346  

 

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  Private Securities                

Fair Value with Changes in Profit or Loss

           

AAA

        280,619  

AA+

        83,043  

AA

        578,985  

AA-

        369,607  

Aa2

        38,534  

Aa3

        9,034  

A+

        127,772  

A

        87,122  

A1

        14,532  

A2

        2,562  

A-

        37,745  

BBB+

        3,036  

BBB

        1,020  

Baa1

        10,775  

B2

        3,622  

B-

        20,122  

Total

              1,668,130  

Impairment of Financial Instruments

The Group accounts for loans according to the type of loan portfolio, by performing an individual analysis of each customer within the “Commercial Loan Portfolio” or “Consumer Comparable Loan Portfolio, ” and a massive analysis based on days in arrears for customers within the “Consumer Loan Portfolio.” The criteria followed by the Group in setting up allowances are detailed in Note 1.

Loans classified as uncollectible for 7 months are eliminated from the Group’s assets and are recognized in off-balance sheet items.

The impact of allowances on net income (loss) as of the dates indicated below is detailed below:

 

                   12.31.17                           01.01.17.          
                       

Allowances for Consumer Loan Portfolio

       3,254,499          2,264,529  

Allowances for Commercial Loan and Comparable Loan Portfolio

       519,217          251,284  

Total

         3,773,716            2,515,813  

According to the guidelines followed by the Group to set up allowances, loans to the financial sector and performing liabilities should not result in impairment losses.

 

b)

Market Risk:

Trading of and/or investment in government and private securities, currencies, derivatives and debt instruments issued by the Argentine Central Bank, which are listed in 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 managed on a daily basis according to the approved strategy, the purpose of which is to keep the Bank present in the different derivatives, variable- and fixed-income markets, while obtaining the maximum possible return on trading, without exposing the latter to excessive risk levels. Finally, the designed policy contributes to providing transparency and facilitates the perception of the risk levels to which it is exposed.

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

99% Confidence Level: Holding period as per the depth of market at each time and estimated volatility based on the history of the last 252 sessions.

The following table shows a sensitivity analysis of income (loss) and shareholders’ equity to reasonable changes in the preceding exchange rates relative to the Group’s functional currency.

 

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In 2017, the Group assigned a holding period to each instrument based on depth of market (previously, the time horizon was 10 sessions for all trading activities).

The Group’s exposure to the foreign exchange risk as of year-end by type of currency is shown below:

 

  Currency         Balances as of 12.31.17  
       Monetary Financial
Assets
         Monetary Financial
Liabilities
         Derivative
Instruments
         Net Position  

U.S. Dollar

       85,602          (81,386        (2,814        1,402  

Euro

       537          (141        -          396  

Canadian Dollar

       20          (4        -          16  

Real

       12          -          -          12  

Swiss Franc

       11          (6        -          5  

Others

       22          -          -          22  

Total

         86,204            (81,537          (2,814          1,853  

 

Currency         Balances as of 01.01.17  
       Monetary Financial
Assets
         Monetary Financial
Liabilities
         Derivative
Instruments
         Net
Position
 

U.S. Dollar

       63,563          (65,305        3,474          1,732  

Euro

       285          (119        -          165  

Canadian Dollar

       12          (4        -          9  

Real

       21          -          -          21  

Swiss Franc

       9          (2        -          6  

Others

       28          (1        -          27  

Total

         63,918            (65,431          3,474            1,960  

 

Currency                      Balances as of 12.31.17    Balances as of 01.01.17  
   Change          Income
(Loss)
         Shareholders’
Equity
         Income
(Loss)
         Shareholders’
Equity
 

U.S. Dollar

       10        140          1,542          173          1,905  
         -10        (140        1,262          (173        1,559  

Euro

       10        40          436          17          182  
         -10        (40        357          (17        149  

Canadian Dollar

       10        2          18          1          9  
         -10        (2        14          (1        8  

Real

       10        1          14          2          23  
         -10        (1        11          (2        19  

Swiss Franc

       10        -          5          1          7  
         -10        -          4          (1        6  

Others

       10        2          24          3          30  
           -10          (2          20            (3          24  

c)     Interest Rate Risk

The Bank’s exposure to the “interest rate risk”, as a result of interest rate fluctuations and the different sensitivity of assets and liabilities, is managed according to the 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 the Bank’s shareholders’ equity in the face of changes in interest rates.

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

The Group’s exposure to the interest rate risk is detailed below. This table shows the residual value of assets and liabilities, classified by the sooner of the interest renegotiation date or the maturity date.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

 

 

  Assets and Liabilities at Variable          Term (in Days)            Total  
  Rate    Up to 30          30 to 90           90 to 180           180 to 365           Over 365       

As of 01.01.17

                                                                      

Total Financial Assets

        73,846,356          27,467,682           20,228,823           21,514,578           77,047,533           220,104,972  

Total Financial Liabilities

        110,337,918          19,156,631           6,111,272           3,302,279           69,101,557           208,009,657  

Net Amount

        (36,491,562        8,311,051           14,117,551           18,212,299           7,945,976           12,095,315  

As of 12.31.17

                                                                      

Total Financial Assets

        117,479,410          33,891,057           27,115,814           29,825,596           100,217,105           308,528,982  

Total Financial Liabilities

        143,515,844          21,611,612           5,899,377           5,448,117           93,820,191           270,295,141  

Net Amount

          (26,036,434          12,279,445             21,216,437             24,377,479             6,396,914             38,233,841  

The table below shows the sensitivity to potential additional changes in interest rates in the next fiscal year, taking into account the breakdown as of December 31, 2017. The percentage change budgeted by the Group for the fiscal year 2017 was determined considering 100 bps and changes that are considered reasonably possible on the basis of an observation of market conditions:

 

              Additional Changes to the    
Interest Rate
         Increase/(Decrease) in Income  
before Income Tax in Pesos
         Increase/(Decrease) in
  Shareholders’ Equity in Pesos  

Decrease in Interest Rate

    -100 bps       17,862       +0.1%

Increase in Interest Rate

      +100 bps         (17,862       -0.1%

 

d.

Liquidity Risk

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

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

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

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

The table below shows an analysis of maturity of assets and liabilities, based on the period remaining on the contractual maturity dates, as of December 31, 2017, and others, and on undiscounted cash flows:

 

                Less than 1    
Month
               1 to 6    
Months
               6 to 12    
Months
               12 Months    
to 5 Years
               More than 5    
Years
                   Total          

Assets

                                                                       

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

        27,593,320           638,163           245,217           1,337,602           163,040           29,977,342  

Derivative Instruments

        537,000           -           -           -           -           537,000  

Repo Transactions

        9,894,218           -           -           -           -           9,894,218  

Other Financial Assets

        7,008,013           25,085           1,941           19,094           3,708           7,057,841  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

        67,907,606           68,695,134           34,585,090           46,897,259           5,231,050           223,316,139  

Other Debt Securities

        2,678,026           8,843           901           20,882           -           2,708,652  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

        6,330,557           -           -           -           -           6,330,557  

Liabilities

                                                                       

Deposits

        182,095,623           16,506,727           4,274,906           82,491           9           202,959,756  

Derivative Instruments

        573,218           -           -           -           -           573,218  

Repo Transactions

        1,156,832           -           -           -           -           1,156,832  

Other Financial Liabilities

        31,437,463           7,849,672           92           -           -           39,287,227  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

        5,152,272           471,194           388,222           2,147,084           239,317           8,393,089  

Notes Issued

        562,883           1,762,474           915,472           14,422,262           -           17,663,091  

Subordinated Notes

          174,248             189,568             193,254             1,537,606             6,414,645             8,509,321  

 

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22.      CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

The Group has the following goals concerning capital management:

 

-

Complying with the requirements set forth by the Argentine Central Bank in Communiqué “A” 6260, as amended; and

 

-

Supporting the Bank’s operations to prevent potential situations that may endanger its operations.

The Bank’s senior management is responsible for monitoring, overseeing, adjusting and ensuring compliance with its stated goals concerning capital management.

According to the guidelines set out by the Argentine Central Bank, financial institutions are required to maintain capital ratios to mitigate the associated risks. As of December 31, 2017, the Bank complied with the minimum capital requirement established by the Argentine Central Bank regulations.

Computable Regulatory Capital (R.P.C., as per the initials in Spanish) core capital and supplementary capital. The balances of such items as of December 31, 2017 were as follows:

 

                  12.31.17          

Core Capital

      22,581,424  

Tier 1 Common Capital

      26,244,839  

(Deductible Items)

      (3,663,415)  

Additional Tier 1 Capital

      —    

Supplementary Capital

      6,947,945  

Tier 2 Capital

      6,947,945  

(Deductible Items)

      —    

Computable Regulatory Capital (R.P.C.)

        29,529,369  

The breakdown of the minimum capital requirement determined for the Group is shown below:

 

                   12.31.17          

Credit Risk

       17,263,077  

Market Risk

       1,126,159  

Operational Risk

       4,220,503  

Minimum Capital Requirement

       22,609,739  

Paid-in

       29,529,369  

Excess

         6,919,630  

Financial Risks

Short- and medium-term financial risks are managed within the framework of policies approved by the 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.

Cross Border Risk

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

Transfer Risk

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

 

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Exposure to the Non-financial Public Sector

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

Operational and IT Risk

In line with best practices and the guidelines set out by the Argentine Central Bank, the Bank has a management framework in place that embraces 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 legal risk, but does not include strategic and reputational risks.

The Bank manages the operational and IT risks inherent to its products, activities and business processes. It also manages the risk associated with the material information systems, technology and information security processes. IT risk is the business risk associated with the use, ownership, operation, involvement, influence and/or adoption of IT solutions at the Bank. To this end, business, IT and information security processes are reviewed. Finally, the Bank 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, the Bank has the necessary structure and resources to be able to determine the operational and IT risk profile and thus take the corresponding corrective measures, complying with the regulations set forth by the Argentine Central Bank on guidelines for operational and IT risk management in financial institutions and operational risk events database.

An appropriate management of operational and IT risks also helps improve our 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. 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 exposure or groups of exposures with similar characteristics, for instance when they belong to the same debtor, business, product or economic sector, 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 the ability to keep the financial institution’s main transactions; and

 

ii.

A major change in the Bank’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 its continued access to funding sources such as the interbank market or the securitization market.

 

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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 related aspects.

Asset Laundering Risk

As regards the control and prevention of asset laundering and funding of terrorist activities, the Bank complies with the regulations set forth by the Argentine Central Bank, the Financial Information Unit and Law No. 25246, as amended, which creates the Financial Information Unit (U.I.F.), within the purview 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 asset laundering and funding of terrorist activities.

The Bank has promoted the implementation of measures designed to fight against the use of the international financial system by criminal organizations. For such purposes, the Bank has control policies, procedures and structures that are applied using a “risk-based approach”, which allow 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.

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

The Bank contributes to the prevention and mitigation of risks from these 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, the Bank publishes a document entitled “Disciplina de Mercado” on its website (http://www.bancogalicia.com.ar) on a quarterly basis. The document contains information related to the structure and adequacy of regulatory capital, the exposure to the different risks and the management thereof.

 

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INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

 

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

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 the Bank’s position as one of the leading companies in Argentina. This strategy shall be carried out by supplementing the operations and business conducted by the Bank through equity investments in companies and undertakings, either existing or to be created, engaged in financial activities as they are understood in the modern economy.

The income for the period ended September 30, 2018 amounted to $9,920,762. This income has been generated mainly as a consequence of the valuation of equity investments in the Company’s subsidiaries.

At the General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on August 15, 2017, the shareholders approved the increase in the Company’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.

On September 26, 2017, once the offering term had elapsed, 109,999,996 new class “B” shares with a face value of $1 and one vote per share were placed, for a subscription price of US $5 (five U.S. Dollars) each.

On September 28, 2017, the capital increase from the primary subscription was fully paid for an aggregate amount of US $549,999.

On October 2, 2017, the international placement agents enforced their over-subscription rights, subscribing 16,500,004 ordinary class “B” shares with a face value of $1 and one vote per share, for a subscription price of US $5 (five U.S. Dollars) each. Payment of the aforementioned over-subscription was made on October 4, 2017, with the Company having received US $82,500. (See Note 16. to the financial statements).

In August 2017, the Company accepted certain irrevocable offers to sell, accounting for 6% of Tarjetas Regionales S.A.’s issued and outstanding shares, for a total price of US$ 49,000.

At the General Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of the Company held on December 14, 2017, the shareholders approved the corporate reorganization process consisting of splitting a portion of the Bank’s shareholders’ equity made up of its shares held in Tarjetas Regionales S.A. representing 77% of its capital stock for its later inclusion in the Company’s shareholders’ equity effective as from January 1, 2018. The final spin-off/merger agreement was signed on January 23, 2018.

On December 27, 2017, the Company, in its capacity as single shareholder and holder of 100% of the Bank’s capital stock, paid a capital contribution with LEBAC (Argentine Central Bank’s bills), I17E8 security, for a face value of 10,168,285,119, which were valued at market price, based on the trading price of $0.98345 as of December 26, 2017 per M.A.E.’s session, totaling $10,000,000. The Argentine Central Bank, through Resolution No. 35 dated January 11, 2018, authorized the capital contribution.

The sale of shares of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. took place on February 2, 2018, establishing a total price of $30,771.

At the General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 24, 2018 the shareholders, pursuant to the rules and regulations in force, agreed to allocate Retained Income as of December 31, 2017, as follows:

 

- To Legal Reserve

       $ 25,300  

- To Cash Dividends

     $ 1,200,000  

- To Discretionary Reserve for Future Distributions of Profits

       $ 7,104,168  

 

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INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

 

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

FINANCIAL STRUCTURE – MAIN ACCOUNTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

  Items                 09.30.18                         09.30.17        
  Assets                            

Cash and Bank Deposits

       116,815,471          35,372,878  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

       22,562,575          33,645,867  

Derivative Instruments

       3,832,409          250,946  

Repo Transactions

       14,145,620          2,035,898  

Other Financial Assets

       22,503,073          5,176,900  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

       293,939,831          168,631,227  

Other Debt Securities

       15,865,750          1,396,634  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

       9,338,469          5,508,326  

Current Income Tax Assets

       1,938,429          533,086  

Investments in Equity Instruments

       132,032          63,963  

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures

       -          191,945  

Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets

       10,522,492          9,180,355  

Intangible Assets

       1,111,815          779,165  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

       788,719          596,339  

Other Assets

       4,060,985          2,782,684  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

       243,563          5,676,083  

Total Assets

       517,801,233          271,822,296  

Liabilities

                     

Deposits

       320,052,389          162,181,795  

Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

       385,031          -  

Derivative Instruments

       6,624,894          215,066  

Repo Transactions

       -          990,068  

Other Financial Liabilities

       57,955,861          28,029,801  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

       26,456,749          6,828,272  

Notes Issued

       26,794,259          13,557,504  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

       4,798,850          2,586,103  

Subordinated Notes

       10,356,588          4,360,056  

Provisions

       1,481,374          446,621  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

       113,522          1,051,451  

Other Liabilities

       10,618,068          12,879,050  

Total Liabilities

       465,637,585          233,125,787  

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

       50,438,762          36,930,399  

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

       1,724,886          1,766,110  

Total Shareholders’ Equity

             52,163,648                38,696,509  

INCOME STATEMENT – MAIN ACCOUNTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

 

          09.30.18          09.30.17  

Net Income from Interest

      20,657,103         13,759,219  

Net Commission Income

      13,072,817         10,247,606  

Other Financial Income

      10,387,118         4,979,007  

Other Operating Income

      5,335,795         3,451,034  

Underwriting Income

      1,879,264         1,649,910  

Loan Loss Provisions

      (6,839,254       (3,316,891

Net Operating Income

      44,492,843         30,769,885  

Employee Benefits

      (9,711,100       (7,686,507

Administrative Expenses

      (10,112,250       (7,025,218

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

      (832,825       (777,254

Other Operating Expenses

      (8,990,815       (5,696,013

Operating Income

      14,845,853         9,584,893  

Income for Associates and Joint Ventures

      -         181,440  

Income before Taxes from Continuing Activities

      14,845,853         9,766,333  

Income Tax from Continuing Activities

      (4,532,101       (3,344,700

Net Income from Continuing Activities

      10,313,752         6,421,633  

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

      74,776         -  

Income Tax from Discontinued Activities

      (22,882       (185,362

Net Income for the Period

      10,365,646         6,236,271  

Other Comprehensive Income

      (78,451       (276,843

Total Comprehensive Income, Net

      10,287,195         5,959,428  

Net Income for the Period Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

      9,920,762         5,502,737  

Net Income for the Period Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

        366,433           456,691  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

 

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

STRUCTURE OF THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

              09.30.18                  09.30.17      

Total Operating Activities Cash Flow

      10,274,049         (19,484,678

Total Investment Activities Cash Flow

      (2,011,155       (1,052,320

Total Financing Activities Cash Flow

      13,253,674         8,318,913  

Effect of Changes in the Exchange Rate

      41,871,798         2,453,412  

Total Funds Provided/(Used)

      63,388,366         (9,764,673

RATIOS

LIQUIDITY

Since the consolidated accounts mainly stem from the Bank, the individual liquidity ratio for the Bank is detailed as follows:

 

              09.30.18                    09.30.17      

Liquid Assets(*) as a Percentage of Transactional Deposits

      76.38         61.54  

Liquid Assets(*) as a Percentage of Total Deposits

        49.09           38.78  

(*) Liquid Assets include cash and bank deposits, government securities, call money, overnight placements, repo transactions and special guarantee accounts.

SOLVENCY

 

              09.30.18                  09.30.17      

Solvency

        11.20           16.60  

CAPITAL ASSETS

 

              09.30.18                  09.30.17      

Capital Assets(*)

        2.25           3.73  

(*) Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures plus Property, Plant and Equipment plus Intangible Assets over Total Assets

PROFITABILITY

 

              09.30.18                  09.30.17      

Return on Average Assets(*)

      3.72         3.42  

Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity(*)

        34.63           29.53  

(*) Annualized.

EQUITY INVESTMENTS

BANCO DE GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES S.A.U.

Founded in 1905, the Bank is one of the largest private-sector banks in the Argentine financial system, and one of the leading providers of financial services in the country.

As a universal bank with a variety of distribution channels, the Bank offers a full spectrum of financial services to customers, both individual and corporate. The Bank also operates one of the most extensive and diversified distribution networks in the Argentine private financial sector, offering 319 branches.

In comparing the consolidated results of operations for the second quarter of 2018 to the same period the previous year, consideration should be given to the fact that the Company and the Bank entered into a spin-off/merger agreement, pursuant to which the Bank split from its shareholders’ equity its 77% interest in Tarjetas Regionales S.A. for its later inclusion in the Company’s shareholders’ equity, effective as from January 1, 2018. Accordingly, the income statement as of September 30, 2017 unconsolidated with Tarjetas Regionales S.A., Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A. was also included for increased consistency in analyzing the changes. Such equity investments are disclosed in the “Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures” line. The tables related to activity level, additional information, ratios, profitability, efficiency and capitalization also disclose balances as of September 30, 2017, unconsolidated with Tarjetas Regionales S.A., Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. and Cobranzas y Servicios S.A.

During the third quarter of 2018, the Bank recorded comprehensive income in the aggregate amount of $7,261,004, $2,281,114 higher than that recorded during the third quarter of the previous fiscal year, representing a 46% increase. The increase in comprehensive income, as compared to the third quarter of 2017, was mainly attributable to an increase of $11,100,472 in net operating income (net income from interest plus net commission income, plus other financial income, plus other operating income less loan loss provisions). This effect was mainly offset by increases in: i) employee benefits, ii) administrative expenses of $3,427,176, and iii) other operating expenses of $2,864,188.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

 

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Net operating income for the fiscal year 2018 amounted to $31,041,260, a 56% increase as compared to the $19,940,788 recorded in the previous fiscal year. This positive evolution was due to an increase in net income from: i) net income from interest (amounting to $14,624,458, or 58%), as a result of the increase in the volumes traded during the period, in addition to an increase in the financial margin; ii) net commission income (amounting to $7,269,513, or 30%), the most outstanding of which are commissions on credit cards and deposit accounts. Administrative expenses plus employee benefits totaled $12,678,549, with a 37% increase. Loan loss provisions amounted to $4,455,512, 149% higher than those recorded in the previous fiscal year, mainly as a result of the evolution of the arrears related to the individual’s portfolio and higher regulatory charges on the regular portfolio as a result of the increase in the volume of receivables.

Total loans to the private sector amounted to $299,400,757, showing an 87% increase during the last twelve months, and total deposits reached $320,367,360, growing 97% when compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year. As of September 30, 2018, the Bank’s estimated share in loans to the private sector was 10.58%, while in deposits from the private sector was 10.99%, when compared to 9.31% and 9.37%, respectively, for the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.

SUDAMERICANA HOLDING S.A.

Sudamericana Holding S.A. is a holding company providing life, retirement, property, and casualty insurance and insurance brokerage services. The equity interest held by the Company in Sudamericana Holding S.A. is 87.50%. The Bank holds the remaining 12.50% equity interest.

This investment represents another step forward in the Company’s plan to consolidate its leadership as a 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 $2,749,928 during the period commenced on January 1, 2018 and ended on September 30, 2018. As of September 30, 2018, these companies had approximately 3 million policies/certificates in their insurance lines.

From a commercial standpoint, within a more challenging context with respect to the industry in general, the company maintains its focus on taking advantage of greater demand for insurance coverage to significantly increase sales.

As a result of this effort, the premium volume for the third quarter of 2018 exceeded that for the same period of the previous year by 17.7%.

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 the Company, which holds an 87.5% equity interest, and the Bank, which holds a 12.5% equity interest.

Galicia Warrants S.A. 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 established a policy to spread the quality of the service provided and improve it through the certification of ISO 9001 Standards; its main focus is the improvement of merchandise, storage and custody, and marketing processes.

As of September 30, 2018, the amount of deposit certificates and warrants issued was $2,859,878, which pertains to merchandise under custody located in different productive regions throughout the country, whereas income from services amounted to $72,410.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

 

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Galicia Warrants S.A. continues to operate with the purpose of rendering the best quality and most reliable service for its customers that is best 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 its shares and Galicia Valores S.A., holding the remaining 5%.

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. administers the FIMA mutual funds distributed by the Bank, 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 (such as institutional, corporate and individual customers).

The mutual funds invest in a variety of assets, depending on their investment goals (such as government and private securities, equity or time deposits, among others).

As of September 30, 2018, FIMA funds decreased by 14.3%, as compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. At the end of the third quarter of 2018, the volume of funds managed reached $58,115 million.

TARJETAS REGIONALES S.A.

Tarjetas Regionales S.A. was incorporated as a corporation (sociedad anónima) on September 23, 1997. It is engaged in financial and investment activities, and its core business is maintaining (holding) investments in issuers of non-banking credit cards and companies that deliver supplementary services to such activities.

In 2017, Regional Cards continued consolidating their leading position in the Argentine credit card market. As per official surveys and private market research, Tarjetas Regionales S.A. has a privileged market position, as it is the main credit card issuer at the national level and the leading brand in the Argentine provinces.

As of September 30, 2018, Tarjetas Regionales S.A. posted a profit of $2,155 million, accounting for an 8% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. Net operating income for the quarter amounted to $5,887 million, accounting for a 17% increase in comparison to 2017, while net income from interest and other operating income rose by 30% and 22%, respectively. The loan loss provisions for the quarter amounted to $2,195 million, 41% higher than the $1,306 million recorded in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.

OUTLOOK

During the third quarter of 2018, and as in the previous months, two major factors affected international markets: i) the commercial tension between US and its main partners (China, European Union, Canada and Mexico) and ii) the monetary policy of the main central banks in the world, particularly, the increase in the reference rate by 25 basis points (b.p.) by the US Federal Reserve, resulting in a reference rate of 2.00 - 2.25%.

In this environment and pursuant to the framework set forth by the International Monetary Fund, Argentina has covered all of its financing needs for the current year. From the foreign exchange standpoint, upward pressures caused by assets abroad and financial divestments in local assets remained the same. In addition, the monetary policy strengthened its contractionary trend and replaced the policy of inflation targets with a scheme of monetary aggregates. In this respect, we expect that the contractionary trend of such policy will continue until inflation expectations show a marked decline from current levels. As regards tax matters, we expect that the previously set goals to be achieved again in 2018.

In the short term, as a result of a drought that affected agricultural production, coupled with volatility in the exchange rate, acceleration in inflation and the current interest rate levels, a moderate contraction in activity levels is expected. Underpinned by the evolution of exports, coupled with a moderate increase in investment and consumption, a slight recovery is expected for the second half of the year, with shrinkage for 2019 as a whole expected.

Within this context, the Group will continue working to strengthen its market leadership position. The Group’s main focus will continue to be on the quality of products and services provided to current and future customers, while continuing to improve operational efficiency as a key factor to generate value for customers and shareholders.

The Group’s business growth is attained within a framework of sustainable management. In that sense, the Group will continue to seek out further opportunities to create value, oriented to the public good and environmentally friendly.

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, November 27, 2018.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                     

Items

       Notes                    09.30.18                      12.31.17                      01.01.17.        

Assets

                                           

Cash and Bank Deposits

                  7,579          3,689          3,044   

Cash

                  19          19          20   

Financial Institutions and Correspondents

                  7,560          3,670          3,024   

Other Local and Foreign Financial Institutions

                  7,560          3,670          3,024   

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income (Schedule A)

       4          69,332          1,565,669          138,073   

Derivative Instruments

                  -          11,638           

Other Financial Assets

       4          20,340          74,367          27,732   

Loans and Other Financing Activities

                  699,113          19,713          2,853   

To the Non-financial Public Sector

                  646,765          -           

To the Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

                  52,348          19,713          2,853   

Current Income Tax Assets

                  6,435          5,511          655   

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures

       5          50,090,659          40,449,657          23,321,585   

Property, Plant and Equipment (Schedule F)

                  1,648          1,827           

Deferred Income Tax Assets

       8          7,274          -           

Other Non-financial Assets

       7          4,132          4,356          29,760   

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

       7          -          28,965          36,465   

Total Assets

                              50,906,512                42,165,392                23,560,167   

Liabilities

                                           

Notes Issued

                  -          -          360,692   

Current Income Tax Liabilities

       8          34,871          14,941           

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

       8          -          1,175           

Other Non-financial Liabilities

                  13,572          11,969          36,268   

Total Liabilities

                  48,443          28,085          396,960   

Shareholders’ Equity

                                           

Capital Stock

       6          1,426,765          1,426,765          1,300,265  

Non-capitalized Contributions

                  10,951,132          10,951,132          219,596  

Capital Adjustments

                  278,131          278,131          278,131  

Profit Reserves

                  25,444,177          18,314,708          12,536,831  

Retained Income

                  2,819,823          2,526,325          2,526,325  

Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income

                  (61,172        17,279          284,182  

Net Income for the Period/Year

                  9,999,213          8,622,967          6,017,877  

Total Shareholders’ Equity

                              50,858,069                42,137,307                23,163,207  

The accompanying Notes and Schedules are an integral part of these separate condensed interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                    
                Notes                

Three-month
Period Ended
09.30.18
 
 
 
      

Three-month
Period Ended
09.30.17
 
 
 
      

Nine-month
Period Ended
09.30.18
 
 
 
      

Nine-month
Period Ended
09.30.17
 
 
 

Interest Income

        9           109          6          271          12  

Interest Expense

        9           -          (10,621        -          (46,237

Net Income from Interest

                    109          (10,615        271          (46,225

Net Income from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with Changes to Income

        9           42,057          (46,554        134,427          (32,162

Exchange Rate Differences on Gold and Foreign Currency

                    15,110          76,062          46,171          76,147  

Other Operating Income

        9           (5        (4        1          10  

Loan Loss Provisions

                    -          -          -          (121

Net Operating Income

                    57,271          18,889          180,870          (2,351

Employee Benefits

        9           (1,074        (722        (3,028        (27,045

Administrative Expenses

        9           (21,150        (16,509        (95,029        (45,241

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

        9           (59        (47        (179        (64

Other Operating Expenses

        9           (32        (179        (513        (241

Operating Income (Loss)

                    34,956          1,432          82,121          (74,942

Income for Associates and Joint Ventures

                    4,187,625          2,122,751          9,944,135          5,854,522  

Income before Taxes from Continuing Activities

                    4,222,581          2,124,183          10,026,256          5,779,580  

Income Tax from Continuing Activities

        8           (10,179        -          (27,860        -  

Net Income from Continuing Activities

                    4,212,402          2,124,183          9,998,396          5,779,580  

Income from Discontinued Operations

                    2          -          1,806          -  

Income Tax from Discontinued Activities

        8           -          -          (989        -  

Net Income for the Period

                            4,212,404            2,124,183            9,999,213                5,779,580  

 

                     Notes                            09.30.18                            09.30.17        

Earnings per Share

                                

Net Earnings Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

                  9,999,213          5,779,580  

Plus: Dilutive Effects of Potential Ordinary Shares

                  -          -  

Net Earnings Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders Adjusted for Dilution

                  9,999,213          5,779,580  

Weighted-Average of Ordinary Shares Outstanding for the Period

                                

Plus: Weighted-Average of Dilutive Additional Ordinary Shares

                  -          -  

Weighted-Average of Ordinary Shares Outstanding for the Period Adjusted for Dilution

                  1,426,765          1,301,070  

Basic Earnings per Share

       6.2          7.01          4.44  

Diluted Earnings per Share

             6.2                7.01                4.44  

The accompanying Notes and Schedules are an integral part of these separate condensed interim financial statements.

SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                    
                Notes                

Three-month
Period Ended
09.30.18
 
 
 
      

Three-month
Period Ended
09.30.17
 
 
 
      

Nine-month
Period Ended
09.30.18
 
 
 
      

Nine-month
Period Ended
09.30.17
 
 
 

Net Income for the Period

                    4,212,404          2,124,183          9,999,213          5,779,580  

Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be Reclassified to Profit or Loss for the Period

                    -          -          -          -  

Income (Loss) for the Period attributable to Share of Profit or Loss in OCI of Subsidiaries

                    (80,936        (94,150        (78,451        (276,843

Total Other Comprehensive Income that will be Reclassified to Profit or Loss for the Period

                    (80,936        (94,150        (78,451        (276,843

Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

                    (80,936        (94,150        (78,451        (276,843

Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)

                            4,131,468            2,030,033            9,920,762                5,502,737  

The accompanying Notes and Schedules are an integral part of these separate condensed interim financial statements.

 

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SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

 

Movements         Note           Capital
Stock
          Non-capitalized
Contributions
          Adjustments
to
Shareholders’
Equity
          Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
          Profit Reserves           Retained Income           Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
        Outstanding           Additional
Paid-in Capital
          Others           Legal
Reserve
          Others           I.F.R.S.
Adjustment
          Income  

Balances as of 12.31.17 According to the Prior Accounting Framework

                1,426,765         10,951,132         278,131         -         315,679         17,999,029         -         8,329,469         39,300,205  

Adjustment to IFRS-based Accounting Framework

                -         -         -         17,279         -         -         2,526,325         293,498         2,837,102  

Balances as of 12.31.17

                1,426,765         10,951,132         278,131         17,279         315,679         17,999,029         2,526,325         8,622,967         42,137,307  

Distribution of Profits - Reserves

                -         -         -         -         25,300         7,104,169         -         (7,129,469       -  

Distribution of Profits - Dividends

                -         -         -         -         -         -         -         (1,200,000       (1,200,000

Net Income for the Period

                                                                                                -  

Other Comprehensive Income for the 2018 Period

                -         -         -         (78,451       -         -         -         -         (78,451

Net Income for the 2018 Period

                -         -         -         -         -         -         -         9,999,213         9,999,213  

Balances as of 09.30.18

                1,426,765         10,951,132         278,131         (61,172       340,979         25,103,198         2,526,325         10,292,711         50,858,069  

    

                                                                                                   

Balances as of 01.01.17 According to the Prior Accounting Framework

                1,300,265         219,596         278,131         -         315,679         12,221,152         -         6,017,877         20,352,700  

Adjustments

                -         -         -         284,182         -         -         2,526,325         -         2,810,507  

Adjusted Balances as of 01.01.17

                1,300,265         219,596         278,131         284,182         315,679         12,221,152         2,526,325         6,017,877         23,163,207  

Capital Increase

                110,000         9,318,595         -         -         -         -         -         -         9,428,595  

Distribution of Profits - Reserves

                -         -         -         -         -         5,777,877         -         (5,777,877       -  

Distribution of Profits - Dividends

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

Net Income for the Period

                                                                                          -  

Other Comprehensive Income for the 2017 Period

                -         -         -         (276,843       -         -         -         -         (276,843

Net Income for the 2017 Period

                -         -         -         -         -         -         -         5,779,580         5,779,580  

Balances as of 09.30.17

                            1,410,265               9,538,191               278,131               7,339               315,679               17,999,029               2,526,325               5,779,580               37,854,539  

 

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SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Item

             Notes                09.30.18                09.30.17  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS

                                

Net Income for the Period before Income Tax

                  10,026,256          5,779,580  

Adjustment to Obtain the Operating Activities Flows:

                                

Interest Income

                  (271)          (12)  

Interest Expense

                  -          46,237  

Net Income (Loss) from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with Changes to Income

                  (134,427)          32,162  

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

                  179          64  

Loan Loss Provisions

                  -          121  

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) from Associates and Joint Ventures

                  78,451          276,843  

Income (Loss) for Associates and Joint Ventures

                  (9,944,135)          (5,854,522)  

Net Increases/(Decreases) from Operating Assets:

                                

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

                  140,492          -  

Derivative Instruments

                  (13,108)          -  

Other Financial Assets

                  7,043          362,726  

Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

                  3,290          5,480  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

                  7,274          -  

Other Operating Assets

                  (14,482)          (939,601)  

Net Increases/(Decreases) from Operating Liabilities:

                                

Current Income Tax Liabilities

                  (26,365)          -  

Other Operating Liabilities

                  (1,602)          759  

Income Tax Payments

                 

(6,435)

        

-

 

TOTAL OPERATING ACTIVITIES (A)

                  122,160          (290,163)  

INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS

                                

Payments:

                                

Acquisition of Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures

                  (924,140)          (907)  

Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment

                  -          (2,247)  

Collections:

                                

Disposal of Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures

                  28,965          4,121  

Winding-up of Associates

                  248          -  

Collection of Dividends

                  1,151,864          633,758  

TOTAL INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES (B)

                  256,937          634,725  

FINANCING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS

                                

Payments:

                                

Dividends

                  (1,200,000)          (240,000)  

Unsubordinated Notes

                  -          (292,305)  

Collections:

                                

Capital Increase

                  -          9,428,595  

TOTAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES (C)

                  (1,200,000)          8,896,290  

EFFECT OF CHANGES IN EXCHANGE RATE (D)

                  (46,171)          (76,147)  

INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH, NET (A+B+C+D)

                  (867,073)          9,164,705  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR

                  1,663,438          162,825  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD

                              796,364                9,327,530  

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND BASIS FOR PREPARATION

 

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (the “Company”) was constituted on September 14, 1999, as financial services holding company organized under the laws of Argentina. The Company’s main asset is its interest in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. (the “Bank”). The Bank is a private-sector bank that offers a full spectrum of financial services both to individual and corporate customers. In addition, the Company has a controlling interest in Tarjetas Regionales S.A., which maintains investments related to the issuance of credit cards and supplementary services; Sudamericana Holding S.A., a company engaged in the insurance business; Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A., a mutual fund manager, and Galicia Warrants S.A., a company engaged in the issuance of warrants.

These separate condensed interim financial statements were approved and authorized for publication through Minutes of Board of Directors’ Meeting No. 574 dated November 27, 2018.

 

1.1.

ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (IFRS)

In the light of the fact that the Group is subject to the provisions of Article 2 – Section I – Chapter I of Title IV: Periodical Reporting Requirements of the National Securities Commission (“C.N.V.”) regulations, it is required to present its financial statements in accordance with the valuation and disclosure criteria set forth by the Argentine Central Bank. As required by the aforementioned article, we hereby report that:

 

-

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

 

-

the equity investments in the Bank and Tarjetas Regionales S.A., the latter being subject to the consolidated supervision requirements established by the Argentine Central Bank (Communiqué “A” 2989, as supplemented), account for 94.64% of Company’s assets and are the Company’s main assets;

 

-

91.15% of the Company’s income is derived from its share of profit in the entities referred to in the preceding paragraph; and

 

-

The Company has a 100% equity interest in the Bank and an 83% equity interest in Tarjetas Regionales S.A., thus having control over both entities.

The Argentine Central Bank, through Communiqué “A” 5541, as amended, sets forth a convergence plan towards the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC), addressed to entities under the Argentine Central Bank’s supervision, effective for fiscal years commenced January 1, 2018, except for item 5.5 (Impairment) of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”, which has been temporarily waived until January 1, 2020, at which time entities will be required to apply the provisions on Impairment of Financial Assets, and IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” (see Note 1.2.).

Entities are also required to prepare their opening financial statements since January 1, 2017, which will serve as comparative basis to the financial statements commencing on January 1, 2018, with the interim financial statements as of March 31, 2018 being the first interim financial statements prepared under these standards.

The Company’s separate condensed interim financial statements for the nine-month period then ended have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” and IFRS 1 “First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards.” The separate condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the criteria the Company expects to adopt in preparing its annual consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2018.

Comparative figures and figures as of the transition date (January 1, 2017) have been modified to reflect the adjustments to the aforementioned accounting framework.

Note 3 presents a reconciliation of the figures disclosed in the balance sheet, income statement, statement of other comprehensive income and statement of cash flows relating the separate condensed interim financial statements issued under the previous accounting framework to the figures disclosed according to the IFRS-based accounting framework in these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, as well as the effects of adjustments to cash flows as of the transition date (January 1, 2017), as of the adoption date (December 31, 2017) and as of the end of the comparative period (September 30, 2017).

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

These separate condensed interim financial statements should be read together with the Company’s annual financial statements as of December 31, 2017 prepared in accordance with the accounting framework set out by the Argentine Central Bank. Furthermore, the Note entitled “Additional Information as of December 31, 2017 for the Separate Condensed Interim Financial Statements” included in these financial statements contains certain information under the IFRS-based accounting framework which is required to understand the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

It has been concluded that these separate condensed interim financial statements fairly present the Group’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows.

 

1.2.

BASIS FOR PREPARATION

These separate condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting framework set forth by the Argentine Central Bank described in Note 1.1.

In preparing these separate condensed interim financial statements, the Group is required to make estimates and assessments affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and contingent assets and liabilities disclosed as of the date of these separate condensed interim financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of income and expenses.

 

(a)

Going Concern

As of the date of these separate condensed interim financial statements, there are no uncertainties as to developments or circumstances that may call into question the likelihood that the Company will continue operating normally as a going concern.

 

(b)

Measurement Unit

The Company’s separate condensed interim financial statements reflect the effects of the changes in the purchasing power of the currency until February 28, 2003, the date on which the adjustment for inflation was discontinued, as required by 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 the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A.) established the discontinuation of the recognition of the changes in the purchasing power of the currency effective October 1, 2003.

IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” requires that the financial statements of an entity whose functional currency is that of a hyperinflationary economy be stated in terms of the current measurement unit as of the reporting period-end, irrespective of whether they are based on the historical cost or the current cost method. Accordingly, inflation occurring since the acquisition date or since the revaluation date, as the case may be, should be accounted for in non-monetary items. These requirements are also applicable to the comparative information reported in the financial statements. According to IAS 29, monetary assets and liabilities are not required to be restated, for they are stated in the current unit of measurement as of the end of the current reporting period. Assets and liabilities subject to adjustments based on specific agreements will be adjusted on the basis of such agreements. Non-monetary items measured at their current values at the end of the reporting period, such as net realizable value or otherwise, will not be restated. Other non-monetary assets and liabilities will be restated by applying a general price index. The income (loss) from the net monetary position will be charged to net income for the reporting period under a separate item.

Based on the foregoing, the Group’s shareholders’ equity and results of operations will differ substantially from currently reported balances if such balances were restated into constant currency as of the date of these financial statements.

In order to conclude whether a given economy qualifies as hyperinflationary pursuant to the terms of IAS 29, the standard sets forth certain factors that should be considered, including a three-year cumulative inflation rate reaching or exceeding 100%.

The downward inflation trend that was observed in the previous year seems to have been reversed, with a substantial increase in inflation occurring during 2018. In addition, the last three years’ cumulative inflation rate is expected to surpass 100%. In addition, all other indicators are consistent with the conclusion that Argentina should be regarded as a hyperinflationary economy for accounting purposes, pursuant to IAS 29.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

In this regard, the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (F.A.C.P.C.E.) issued a release pointing out that, effective since for the fiscal years ending on or after July 1, 2018, entities reporting under IFRS will be required to apply the inflation adjustment since the conditions for such application have been satisfied.

However, it should be noted that, as of the date of these financial statements, the standards promulgated by the Company’s controlling authorities are still in force, according to which entities are not allowed to file information restated into constant currency. Accordingly, as September 30, 2018, the Company has not applied the criteria for the restatement of financial information set forth in IAS 29.

It is noteworthy that the Argentine Senate enacted Bill CD-33/18 on November 15, 2018, which establishes legislative changes related to the abrogation of Decree 664/2003. The provisions of this law will come into force as of the publication date in the Official Gazette and will be applicable to financial statements filed by entities on or after such date, as determined by the Argentine National Executive Branch, through its controlling authorities, and the Argentine Central Bank.

Therefore, in reading and analyzing these financial statements, users should consider the last few years’ cumulative inflation rates and certain macroeconomic variables affecting the Company’s business, including labor costs and prices for supplies.

 

(c)

Changes in Accounting Criteria/New Accounting Standards

As provided for in the Argentine Central Bank’s Organic Charter and the Financial Institutions Law, as new IFRS are approved or amended, or as the IFRS currently in force are repealed, and once these changes are adopted by way of Adoption Circulars handed down by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (F.A.C.P.C.E.), the Argentine Central Bank will decide whether to approve such changes for financial institutions. In general terms, the early adoption of any given IFRS will not be admitted, unless specifically admitted at the time of adoption.

Below is a detail of the new standards, changes and interpretations which have been published but have not yet been effectuated for the fiscal years commencing on January 1, 2018, and which have not been previously adopted.

IFRS 16 “Leases”: In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16 “Leases” which sets out a new accounting model for leases. Under IFRS 16, a contract is or contains a lease if the contract confers on the lessee a right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time, for consideration. IFRS 16 requires that the lessee recognize the liability arising from the lease reflecting the future lease payments and a right of use of the assets for substantially all leases, other than certain short-term leases and leases of low-value assets. Lessor accounting is maintained as provided for in IAS 17. However, the new accounting model for lessee is expected to have an impact on negotiations between lessors and lessees. Entities are required to apply IFRS 16 for fiscal years commencing on or after January 1, 2019. The Group is assessing the impact of the adoption of such standard on its financial statements.

IFRS 17 “Insurance Contracts”: On May 18, 2017, the IASB issued IFRS 17 “Insurance Contracts,” establishing a comprehensive accounting framework based on measurement and disclosure principles for insurance contracts. The new standard supersedes IFRS 4 “Insurance Contracts,” and requires that insurance contracts be measured using current fulfillment cash flows and that revenues be recognized as the insurance service is delivered during the term of the coverage. Entities are required to apply IFRS 17 for fiscal years commencing on or after November 1, 2021.

IFRIC 23 “Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatment”: This interpretation clarifies how the recognition and measurement requirements of IAS 12 “Income Tax” should be applied when there is uncertainty over the income tax treatment. IFRIC 23 was published in June 17 and entities will be required to apply it for fiscal years commencing on or after January 1, 2019.

There are no other IFRS or IFRIC interpretations which have not yet come into force and which are expected to have a material impact on the Company.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

1.3.

SUBSIDIARIES

Subsidiaries are all such entities over which the Company has control. The Company controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights in, variable returns by reason of its involvement with the investee, and has the ability to use its power to direct the entity’s operating and financial policies to affect such returns. Subsidiaries are consolidated as from the time on which control is transferred to the Company, and are excluded from consolidation on the date such control ceases.

Associates are entities over which the Company has significant influence, that is, the power to interfere with the decisions made as to the investee’s financial and operating policies, without exerting control.

Pursuant to IAS 27 and IAS 28, entities are required to recognize investments in subsidiaries and associates in their separate financial statements according to the “equity method.”

When using the equity method, investments are initially recognized at cost and such amount is increased or reduced to recognize the investor’s share of profit or loss of the investee, subsequent to the acquisition or incorporation date. In addition, identifiable net assets and contingent liabilities acquired in the initial investment in a subsidiary and/or associate are originally recognized at fair value as of the investment date. Where applicable, the value of equity interests in subsidiaries and associates includes the goodwill recognized as of such date. When the Company’s share of loss is equal to or higher than the value of the interest in such entities, the Company does not recognize additional losses, except when it has legal or assumed obligations of providing funds or making payments against them.

The share of profit (loss) of subsidiaries and associates is recognized in “Income (Loss) for Associates and Joint Ventures” in the separate condensed interim income statement. The share of profit (loss) of subsidiaries and associates is recognized in “Equity Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures Accounted for under the Equity Method,” in the separate condensed interim statement of other comprehensive income.

As of each reporting date, the Company determines whether objective evidence exists indicating that an investment in a subsidiary or associate is not recoverable. In that case, it quantifies the impairment as the difference between the recoverable value of such investment and its carrying amount, and recognizes the resulting amount in “Income (Loss) for Associates and Joint Ventures” in the separate condensed interim income statement.

 

1.4.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

 

(a)

Functional Currency and Reporting Currency

The figures disclosed in the separate condensed interim financial statements for each of the Group’s entities are stated in their functional currency, that is, the currency of the main economic environment in which they operate. The separate condensed interim financial statements are stated in Argentine Peso, which is the Company’s functional and reporting currency.

 

(b)

Transactions and Balances

Transactions in foreign currency are translated to functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction or valuation dates when items are measured at closing. Gains and losses in foreign currency on the settlement of these transactions and on the translation of monetary assets and liabilities to foreign currency at the exchange rates prevailing at closing are recognized in the income statement under “Exchange Rate Differences on Gold and Foreign Currency,” except when deferred in equity as in the case of qualifying cash flow hedges, where applicable.

Assets and liabilities in foreign currency are measured at the reference exchange rate of the U.S. dollar set by the Argentine Central Bank prevailing at the close of operations on the last working day of each month.

As of September 30, 2018, December 31, 2017, September 30, 2017 and January 1, 2017, balances in U.S. Dollars were converted applying the reference exchange rate ($40.8967, $18.7742, $17.3183 and $15.8502, respectively) set by the Argentine Central Bank. Assets and liabilities valued in foreign currencies other than the U.S. Dollar were converted into the latter currency using swap rates reported by the Argentine Central Bank.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

1.5.

CASH AND BANK DEPOSITS

The item “Cash and Bank Deposits” includes cash available, unrestricted deposits held in banks, cash equivalents and other short-term highly-liquid investments with original maturity within three months or less.

The assets disclosed under cash and cash equivalents are accounted for at amortized cost which approximates its fair value.

 

1.6.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

1.6.1.

Initial Recognition

The Company recognizes a financial asset or liability in its separate condensed interim financial statements, as the case may be, when it becomes a party to the financial instrument contract. Purchases and sales are recognized on the trading date on which the Company buys or sells these instruments.

Upon initial recognition, the Company measures financial assets and liabilities at fair value, more or less, in the case of instruments that are not recognized at fair value with changes in profit or loss, with the transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition, such as fees and commissions.

When the fair value differs from the acquisition cost at the time of initial recognition, the Company recognizes the difference as follows:

 

-

When the fair value is consistent with the financial asset or liability market value, or is based on a valuation method relying on market values only, the difference is recognized as profit or loss, as the case may be.

a. Financial Assets

Debt Instruments

The Company classifies as debt instruments such instruments that are considered financial liabilities for the issuer, including loans, government and private securities, and bonds.

Classification

As set out in IFRS 9, the Company classifies financial assets as subsequently measured at amortized cost, at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income or at fair value with changes in profit or loss, on the basis of:

 

-

the business model to manage financial assets; and

 

-

the characteristics of contractual cash flows of the financial asset.

Business Model

The business model is the manner in which the Company manages a set of financial assets to achieve a specific business goal. It represents the manner in which the Company maintains instruments for cash generation.

The Group may follow several business models; whose objective is:

 

  -  

Holding instruments until maturity;

 

  -  

Holding instruments in portfolio to collect cash flows and, in turn, sell them if deemed convenient; or

 

  -  

Holding instruments for trading.

The business model does not depend on the intended purpose of an individual instrument. Accordingly, this condition is not an approach for classification of instruments on an individual basis. Instead, such classification is determined at a higher level of aggregation.

The Company only reclassifies an instrument if and when the business model for managing financial assets has changed. The Company’s business model has not experienced changes during the period.

Characteristics of Cash Flows

The Company assesses whether the return on cash flows from the aggregated instruments does not substantially differ from the contribution it would receive as interest only; otherwise, such instruments should be measured at fair value with changes in profit or loss.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Based on the aforementioned, Financial Assets are classified into three categories:

 

(i)

Financial assets measured at amortized cost:

Financial assets are measured at amortized cost when:

 

(a)

the financial asset is held within a business model whose objective is to maintain financial assets to collect contractual cash flows; and

 

(b)

the contractual conditions of the financial asset give rise, on certain specified dates, to cash flows which are only principal and interest payments on the outstanding principal amount.

These financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value plus the incremental and directly attributable transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at amortized cost.

The amortized cost of a financial asset is equal to its acquisition cost, net of accumulated amortization plus accrued interest (calculated applying the effective rate method), net of impairment losses, if any.

 

(ii)

Financial assets at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income:

Financial assets are measured at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income when:

 

(a)

the financial asset is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets; and

 

(b)

the contractual conditions of the financial asset give rise, on certain specified dates, to cash flows which are only principal and interest payments on the outstanding principal amount.

These instruments are initially recognized at fair value plus the incremental and directly attributable transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income. The gains and losses arising from the changes in fair value are included in other comprehensive income under a separate component of equity. Losses or impairment reversals, interest income, and exchange gains and losses are charged to income. Upon the sale or disposal of the instrument, the accumulated gains or losses previously recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified from equity to the income statement.

 

(ii)

Financial assets at fair value with changes in profit or loss:

Financial assets at fair value with changes in profit or loss include:

 

-

Instruments held for trading;

 

-

Instruments specifically designated at fair value with changes in profit or loss; and

 

-

Instruments whose contractual terms do not represent cash flows but rather principal or interest payments only on outstanding principal amount.

These financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value and the gains or losses derived from them are charged to the income statement as realized.

The Company classifies a financial instrument as held for trading if such instrument is acquired or incurred for the main purpose of selling or repurchasing it in the short term, or if it is part of a portfolio of financial instruments which are managed jointly and for which there is evidence of short-term profits, or if it is a derivative which does not qualify as a hedging instrument. Derivatives and trading securities are classified as held for trading and are measured at fair value.

b.         Financial Liabilities

Classification

The Company classifies its financial liabilities at amortized cost using the effective rate method, except for:

 

  -  

Financial liabilities measured at fair value with changes in profit or loss, including derivative instruments.

 

  -  

Liabilities resulting from the transfer of financial assets that do not meet the derecognition requirements.

 

  -  

Financial guarantee contracts.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

  -  

Loan commitments at lower than market rates.

Financial liabilities measured at fair value with changes in profit or loss: The Company may, upon initial recognition, avail itself of the irrevocable option to designate a liability at fair value with changes in profit or loss, if and only if exercising such option results in a better measurement of financial information because:

 

  -  

the Company eliminates or substantially reduces measurement or recognition inconsistencies which would otherwise be revealed in valuation;

 

  -  

if financial assets and liabilities are managed and performance is assessed on a fair value basis, according to a documented investment or risk management strategy; or

 

  -  

if a host contract contains one or more embedded derivatives and the Company has opted to designate the entire contract at fair value with changes in profit or loss.

Financial guarantee contracts: Financial guarantee contracts require that the issuer make specified payments to reimburse the holder for the loss it may incur if a specific debtor fails to make payment when due under the original or modified terms of a debt instrument.

Financial guarantee contracts and loan commitments at lower than market rates are initially measured at fair value and then remeasured at the higher value resulting from a comparison between the commission pending accrual at year-end and the applicable allowance for impairment.

1.6.2.         Derecognition of Financial Instruments

a. Financial Assets

A financial asset or, where applicable, a portion of a financial asset or a portion of a group of similar financial assets, is derecognized when: (i) the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have been extinguished; or (ii) the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed the obligation to pay right away all cash flows received to a third party under a pass-through agreement; and substantially all risks and rewards inherent to the asset have been transferred or, if substantially all risks and rewards inherent to the asset have not been transferred or retained, when control over such asset has been transferred.

When the contractual rights to receive the cash flows generated by the asset have been transferred or a pass-through agreement has been entered into, the entity will assess whether or not, and to which extent, it has retained the risks and rewards inherent to ownership of an asset. If an entity has neither transferred nor retained substantially all risks and rewards inherent to ownership of an asset, nor has it transferred control over such asset, then it will continue recognizing such asset in its financial statements to the extent of its continuing involvement with the same.

In this case, the entity will also recognize the related liability. The transferred asset and the related liability are measured in such a manner as to reflect the rights and obligations the Company has retained.

When continuing involvement takes the form of collateral over the transferred asset, it is measured at the lower of (i) the original carrying amount, and (ii) the maximum amount of the consideration received the entity could be required to repay.

b. Financial Liabilities

A financial liability is derecognized when the payment obligation ends, is canceled or expires. When an existing financial liability is exchanged for another with the same borrower under substantially different terms, or the prevailing terms are substantially modified, such exchange or modification will be treated as a derecognition of the original liability, and a new liability will be recognized. The difference between the carrying amount of the initial financial liability and the consideration paid is recognized in the consolidated income statement.

1.7.         PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Assets are measured at acquisition or construction cost, net of accumulated depreciation and/or impairment losses, if any. The cost includes expenses directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of these items.

Subsequent costs are included in the value of the asset and are recognized as a separate asset, as the case may be, if and only if future economic benefits are expected to flow to the Company and its cost can be measured reliably. When improvements are introduced to the asset, the carrying amount of the asset being replaced is derecognized, and the new asset is depreciated over its remaining useful life.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Repair and maintenance expenses are recognized in the consolidated income statement for the period/year in which they were incurred.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis, using annual rates sufficient to extinguish the value of the assets at the end of their estimated useful life. If an asset is comprised by significant components with varying useful lives, such components will be recognized and depreciated as separate items.

Property, plant and equipment residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed and adjusted, as needed, as of each year-end or when indicators of impairment exist.

The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is immediately reduced to its recoverable value when the carrying amount exceeds the estimated recoverable value.

Gains and losses from the disposal of items of property, plant and equipment are calculated by comparing the proceeds from the disposal to the carrying amount of the respective asset and are recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

1.8.         ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Discontinued Operations

A discontinued operation is a Company’s component that either has been disposed of, or classified as held for sale, and meets any of the following conditions:

 

  -  

represents either a separate major line of business or a geographical area of operations;

 

  -  

is part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations; or

 

  -  

is an independent entity exclusively acquired for resale.

Any gain or loss on the remeasurement of an asset (or disposal group) classified as held for sale which does not meet the requirements to be classified as a discontinued operation will be recognized in income from continuing operations.

1.9.         IMPAIRMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

Assets with indefinite useful life are not amortized, but are rather tested for impairment on an annual basis. Unlike the preceding assumption, amortizable assets are tested for impairment when events or circumstances occur indicating that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable or, at least, on an annual basis.

Impairment losses are recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable value. The recoverable value of an asset is the higher of the net proceeds that would be derived from its disposal or its value in use. For purposes of the impairment test, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are generated (cash-generating units or CGU). The carrying amount of non-financial assets, other than goodwill, which have experienced impairment is reviewed at each reporting date to check for potential impairment reversal.

1.10.         OFFSETTING

Financial assets and liabilities are offset by reporting the net amount in the consolidated balance sheet only to the extent the entity currently has a legally enforceable right of set-off, and intends to settle on a net basis, or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

1.11.         OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Non-financial accounts payable are accrued when the counterparty has fulfilled its contractual obligations and are measured at amortized cost.

1.12.         CAPITAL STOCK AND CAPITAL ADJUSTMENTS

Shareholders’ equity accounts are stated in a currency which does not reflect the changes in the price index since February 2003, except for the item “Capital Stock”, which is carried at face value. The restatement adjustment is included in “Adjustments to Shareholders’ Equity.”

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Ordinary shares are recognized in shareholders’ equity and carried at face value. When any company comprising the Group buys shares of the Company’s capital stock (treasury stock), the payment made, including any cost directly attributable to the transaction (net of taxes), is deducted from shareholders’ equity until the shares are either canceled or disposed of.

1.13.         PROFIT RESERVES

Pursuant to Section 70 of the General Corporations Law, the Company should transfer 5% of the net income for the fiscal year to the Legal Reserve until 20% of the capital stock is reached, plus the balance of the Capital Adjustment account.

1.14.         DISTRIBUTION OF DIVIDENDS

The distribution of dividends to the Company’s shareholders is recognized as a liability in the separate financial statements for the fiscal year in which dividends are approved by the shareholders.

1.15.         REVENUE RECOGNITION

Financial income and expense is recognized in respect of all debt instruments in accordance with the effective rate method, pursuant to which all gains and losses which are an integral part of the transaction effective rate are deferred.

Income included in the effective rate includes revenues or expenses related to the creation or acquisition of the financial asset or liability.

1.16.         INCOME TAX AND MINIMUM PRESUMED INCOME TAX

1.16.1.       Income Tax

The income tax expense for the year includes current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized in the income statement for the period, except for items required to be recognized directly in other comprehensive income. In this case, the income tax liability related to such items is also recognized in such statement.

The current income tax expense is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantially enacted as of the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates taxable income. The Company periodically assesses the position assumed in tax returns in connection with circumstances in which the tax laws are subject to interpretation. On the other hand, when required, the Company sets up provisions in respect of the amounts expected to be required to pay to the tax authorities.

Deferred income tax is determined, in its entirety, by applying the liability method on the temporary differences arising from the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their tax base. However, the deferred tax arising from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination which, at the time of the transaction does not affect income or loss for accounting or tax purposes, is not recorded. The deferred tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) enacted as of the balance sheet date and that are expected to be applicable when the deferred tax assets are realized or the deferred tax liabilities are settled.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent future tax benefits are likely to arise against which the temporary differences might be offset.

The Company recognizes a deferred tax liability for taxable temporary differences related to investments in subsidiaries and affiliates, except that the following two conditions are met:

(i) the Company controls the timing on which temporary differences will be reversed;

(ii) such temporary differences are not likely to be reversed in the foreseeable future.

The balances of deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when a legal right exists to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and to the extent such balances are related to the same tax authority, where tax balances are intended to be, and may be, settled on a net basis.

1.16.2.         Minimum Presumed Income Tax

The Company determines the minimum presumed income tax at the effective rate of 1% of the computable assets at each fiscal year-end. This tax is supplementary to income tax. The Company’s tax liability 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.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The minimum presumed income tax credit disclosed under “Other Non-current Receivables” is the portion expected to be offset against the income tax in excess of minimum presumed income tax to be generated in the following ten fiscal years.

1.17.         EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share are calculated as income for the year attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders, excluding the after-tax effect of benefits attached to preferred shares, if any, divided by average ordinary shares outstanding.

Diluted earnings per share are calculated by adjusting income for the year attributable to shareholders and average ordinary shares outstanding for the effects of the potential conversion into equity instruments of all convertible notes held by the Company at year-end.

NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

The preparation of condensed interim financial statements in accordance with the IFRS-based accounting framework established by the Argentine Central Bank requires the use of certain significant accounting estimates.

The Company has identified the following areas which involve a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or the areas in which the assumptions and estimates are material to the condensed interim financial statements, as essential to understand the underlying accounting/financial reporting risks.

a.         IMPAIRMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

Intangible assets with definite useful life and property, plant and equipment are amortized or depreciated on a straight-line basis during their estimated useful life. The Company monitors the conditions associated with these assets to determine whether the events and circumstances warrant a review of the remaining amortization or depreciation term and whether there are factors or circumstances indicating impairment in the value of the asset which might not be recoverable.

Identifying indicators of impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets requires the use of judgment. The Company has concluded that there were no indicators of impairment for any of the periods reported in its separate condensed interim financial statements.

b.         INCOME TAX AND DEFERRED TAX

The assessment of current and deferred tax assets and liabilities requires a significant level of judgment. Current income tax is accounted for according to the amounts expected to be paid, while deferred income tax is accounted for on the basis of the temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their tax base, at the rates expected to be in force at the time of reversal of such differences.

A deferred tax asset is recognized when future taxable income is expected to exist to offset such temporary differences, based on management’s assumptions about the amounts and timing of such future taxable income. Then, management needs to determine whether deferred tax assets are likely to be used and offset against future taxable income. Actual results may differ from these estimates, for instance, changes in the applicable tax laws or the outcome of the final review of the tax returns by the tax authorities and tax courts.

Future taxable income and the number of tax benefits likely to be available in the future are based on a medium-term business plan prepared by management, on the basis of expectations which are deemed reasonable.

NOTE 3. TRANSITION TO IFRS

 

3.1.         REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSITION TO IFRS

The following is a reconciliation between the shareholders’ equity, income statement and other comprehensive income amounts related to the separate financial statements issued according to the accounting framework prior to the transition date (January 1, 2017), the adoption date (December 31, 2017) and the closing date of the comparative period (September 30, 2017) and the amounts presented according to the IFRS-based accounting framework (see Note 1.1) in these separate condensed interim financial statements, as well as the effects of adjustments to cash flows.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

  Separate Balance Sheet        

Prior Accounting
Framework

 

01.01.17

          Reclassifications             IFRS Adjustments                Ref.        

    IFRS-based    

Accounting
Framework
01.01.17

 

ASSETS

                                                 

Cash and Bank Deposits

       320          2,724          -                3,044  

Government and Private Securities

       138,547          (138,547)          -                -  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

       -          2,853          -                2,853  

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       24,432          (24,432)          -                -  

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures

       20,544,691          (36,480)          2,813,374       (a)        23,321,585  

Miscellaneous Receivables

       39,292          (39,292)          -                -  

Intangible Assets

       5,642          -          (5,642)                -  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

       -          138,547          (474)                138,073  

Other Financial Assets

       -          27,732          -                27,732  

Current Income Tax Assets

       -          655          -                655  

Other Non-financial Assets

       -          29,760          -                29,760  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

       -          36,480          (15)                36,465  

TOTAL ASSETS

       20,752,924          -          2,807,243                23,560,167  

LIABILITIES

                                                 

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       363,957          (363,957)          -                -  

Miscellaneous Liabilities

       36,267          (36,267)          -                -  

Notes Issued

       -          363,957          (3,264)                360,692  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

       -          36,267          -                36,268  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

       400,224          -          (3,264)                396,960  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                                                 

Capital, Contributions and Reserves

       14,334,823          -          -                14,334,823  

Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income

       -          -          284,182                284,182  

Retained Income

       6,017,877          -          2,526,325                8,544,202  

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

       20,352,700          -          2,810,507                23,163,207  

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

         20,752,924            -            2,807,243                    23,560,167  

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

  Separate Balance Sheet        Prior Accounting
Framework
         Reclassifications          IFRS Adjustments               Ref.       

IFRS-based

Accounting
Framework

 
       09.30.17              09.30.17  
                                                   
ASSETS                        
                                                   

Cash and Bank Deposits

       369          3,051          -                3,420  

Government and Private Securities

       9,220,705          (9,220,705)          -                -  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

       -          19,223          -                19,223  

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       106,456          (106,456)          -                -  

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures

       25,641,473          (28,967)          2,659,387       (a)        28,271,893  

Miscellaneous Receivables

       375,917          (375,917)          -                -  

Intangible Assets

       1,888          -          -                1,888  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

       -          9,220,705          -                9,220,705  

Other Financial Assets

                  455,785          -                455,785  

Current Income Tax Assets

       -          1,017          -                1,017  

Other Non-financial Assets

       -          3,294          -                3,294  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

       -          28,967          (2)                28,965  

TOTAL ASSETS

       35,346,808          (3)          2,659,385                38,006,190  

LIABILITIES

                                                 

Other Liabilities Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       115,063          (115,063)          -                -  

Miscellaneous Liabilities

       37,030          (37,029)          -                -  

Notes Issued

       -          115,063          (439)                114,624  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

       -          37,027          -                37,027  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

       152,093          (3)          (439)                151,651  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                                                 

Capital, Contributions and Reserves

       29,541,295          -          -                29,541,295  

Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income

       -          -          7,339                7,339  

Retained Income

       5,653,420          -          2,652,485                8,305,905  

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

       35,194,715          -          2,659,824                37,854,539  

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

         35,346,808            (3)            2,659,385                    38,006,190  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

  Separate Balance Sheet

      

Prior Accounting  
Framework
12.31.17
 
 
 
       Reclassifications            IFRS Adjustments         Ref.       


IFRS-based
Accounting
Framework
12.31.17
 
 
 
 
ASSETS                        
                                                   

Cash and Bank Deposits

       364          3,325          -                3,689  

Government and Private Securities

       1,565,669          (1,565,669)          -                -  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

       -          19,713          -                19,713  

Other Receivables Resulting from Financial Brokerage

       109,043          (109,043)          -                -  

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures

       37,641,520          (28,967)          2,837,104       (a)        40,449,657  

Miscellaneous Receivables

       4,198          (4,198)          -                -  

Property, Plant and Equipment

       1,827          -          -                1,827  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

       -          1,565,669          -                1,565,669  

Derivative Instruments

       -          11,638          -                11,638  

Other Financial Assets

       -          74,367          -                74,367  

Current Income Tax Assets

       -          5,511          -                5,511  

Other Non-financial Assets

       -          4,356          -                4,356  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

                  28,967          (2)                28,965  

TOTAL ASSETS

       39,322,621          5,669          2,837,102                42,165,392  

LIABILITIES

                                                 

Miscellaneous Liabilities

       22,416          (22,416)          -                -  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

       -          14,941          -                14,941  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

       -          1,175          -                1,175  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

       -          11,969          -                11,969  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

       22,416          5,669          -                28,085  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                                                 

Capital, Contributions and Reserves

       30,970,736          -          -                30,970,736  

Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income

       -          -          17,279                17,279  

Retained Income

       8,329,469          -          2,819,823                11,149,292  

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

       39,300,205          -          2,837,102                42,137,307  

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

         39,322,621            5,669            2,837,102                    42,165,392  

  Separate Income Statement

      

Prior Accounting  
Framework
09.30.17
 
 
 
       Reclassifications            IFRS Adjustments       Ref.       


IFRS-based
Accounting
Framework
09.30.17
 
 
 
 

Financial Income

       43,523          (43,523)          -                -  

Financial Expenses

       (43,627)          43,627          -                -  

Loan Loss Provisions

       -          (121)          -                (121)  

Administrative Expenses

       (72,352)          27,111          -                (45,241)  

Miscellaneous Income

       5,731,665          (5,731,665)          -                -  

Miscellaneous Losses

       (5,789)          5,789          -                -  

Interest Income

       -          12          -                12  

Interest Expense

       -          (43,412)          (2,825)                (46,237)  

Net Income from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with Changes to Income

       -          (32,636)          474                (32,162)  

Exchange Rate Differences on Gold and Foreign Currency

       -          76,147          -                76,147  

Other Operating Income

       -          10          -                10  

Employee Benefits

       -          (27,045)          -                (27,045)  

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

       -          (5,706)          5,642                (64)  

Other Operating Expenses

       -          (241)          -                (241)  

Income (Loss) for Subsidiaries

       -          5,731,653          122,869       (a)        5,854,522  

Net Income for the Period

       5,653,420          -          126,160                5,779,580  

Other Comprehensive Income

       -          -          (276,843)                (276,843)  

Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)

       5,653,420          -          (150,683)                5,502,737  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Adjustments to Arrive to Cash and Cash Equivalents as of 09.30.17:

 

                                        
  Cash and Cash Equivalents        Prior Accounting
Framework
         Adjustments          IFRS-based
Accounting
Framework
 
                                  

Cash and Bank Deposits

       22,644          -          22,644  

Argentine Central Bank’s Bills and Notes

       9,220,705          -          9,220,705  

Mutual Funds

       84,181          -          84,181  

Total

       9,327,530          -          9,327,530  

 

                            
  Classification of Cash Flows as of 09.30.17        Prior Accounting
Framework
         Adjustments          IFRS-based
Accounting
Framework
 

Operating Activities

       (193,222)          (96,941)          (290,163)  

Investing Activities

       276,696          358,029          634,725  

Financing Activities

       9,080,757          (184,467)          8,896,290  

Effect of Changes in the Exchange Rate

       -          (76,147)          (76,147)  

Total

       9,164,231          474          9,164,705  

 

  Operating Activities         Prior Accounting Framework  

Cash Flow According to Prior Accounting Framework

       (193,222)  

Changes in Net Operating Assets and Liabilities

       (96,941)  

Total

         (290,163)  

 

  Investing Activities         Prior Accounting Framework  

Cash Flow According to Prior Accounting Framework

       276,696  

Investments Pending Settlement

       358,029  

Total

         634,725  

 

  Financing Activities         Prior Accounting Framework  

Cash Flow According to Prior Accounting Framework

       9,080,757  

Payment of Interest, Net, According to the Prior Accounting Framework

       42,848  

Change in Capital Increase According to Prior Accounting Framework

       (227,315)  

Total

         8,896,290  

3.2.         OPTIONAL EXEMPTIONS TO IFRS

IFRS 1 allows entities that adopt IFRS for the first time to consider certain one-time exceptions. Such exceptions have been established by the IASB to make the first application of certain IFRS simpler, eliminating the mandatory nature of their retroactive application.

Below are the optional exceptions applicable to the Company under IFRS 1:

 

-

Business Combinations: The Company has opted for not applying IFRS 3 “Business Combinations” retroactively for business combinations prior to the date of transition to IFRS.

The Company has not made use of other exemptions available in IFRS 1.

3.3.         MANDATORY EXCEPTIONS TO IFRS

Below are the mandatory exceptions applicable to the Company under IFRS 1:

 

1.

Estimates: The estimates made according to the IFRS-based accounting framework as of January 1, 2017 (date of transition to IFRS) 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 Note 1 (non-application of the impairment chapter of IFRS 9).

2.

Accounting derecognition of financial assets and liabilities: The Company applied the criteria of accounting derecognition of financial assets and liabilities under IFRS 9 prospectively for transactions occurring after January 1, 2017.

3.

Classification and measurement of financial assets: The Company has considered the existing events and circumstances as of January 1, 2017 in its evaluation of whether the financial assets meet the characteristics to be classified as assets measured at amortized cost or at fair value with changes in profit or loss or at fair value with changes in other comprehensive income.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

4.

Other mandatory exceptions established by IFRS 1 that have not been applied because immateriality to the Company are:

  -  

Hedge accounting

  -  

Non-controlling interests

  -  

Embedded derivatives

  -  

Government loans

3.4.         RECONCILIATIONS REQUIRED

The following are the most significant adjustments made by applying the IFRS-based accounting framework, which were made to amounts recognized under the prior accounting framework, and are detailed in point 3.1.

 

(a)

Investments in Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures: Subsidiaries’ financial statements have been used in applying the equity method. If applicable, the Shareholders’ Equity arising from the financial statements has been adjusted to account for the effect of the application of the IFRS-based accounting framework.

NOTE 4. FAIR VALUES

 

The Company classifies the fair values of financial instruments in three levels, according to the quality of data used to determine them.

Fair Value Level 1: The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as, publicly-traded derivatives, notes or available for sale) is based on the quoted prices of markets (unadjusted) as of the date of the reporting period. If the quote price is available and there is an active market for the instrument, it will be included in Level 1.

Fair Value Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in active markets, for example, the derivatives available over the counter, is determined using valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable information and relies to the least possible extent on the Group’s specific estimates. If all the material variables to establish the fair value of a financial instrument are observable, the instrument is included in Level 2.

Fair Value Level 3: If one or more material variables are not based on observable market information, the instrument is included in Level 3. This is the case of unquoted equity instruments.

The Group’s financial instruments measured at fair value at period-end are as follows:

 

                              
  Instruments Portfolio as of 09.30.18        Fair Value Level 1          Fair Value Level 2          Fair Value Level 3  
  Assets                                 

- Argentine Central Bank’s Bills

       48,759          -          -  

- Government Securities

       20,573          -          -  

- Other Financial Assets

       20,340          -          -  
  Total          89,672            -            -  

The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers among the Fair Value levels only as of the year-end dates, there being no changes in relation to the financial instruments held in portfolio as of December 31, 2017.

Derivative Instruments

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

Mercado Abierto Electrónico (MAE) and Rosario Futures Exchange (ROFEX) have trading environments for the closing, recording and settlement of financial forward transactions carried out among its agents, the Bank being one of them. 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.

The transactions are recorded in Off-Balance Sheet Items for the notional value traded. The accrued balances pending settlement are disclosed in the “Derivative Instruments” line of Assets and/or Liabilities, as the case may be.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

The amounts of transactions conducted as of the dates indicated below are as follows:

 

                                        
          Underlying Asset          Type of Settlement          09.30.18          12.31.17  

Forward Purchase – Sale of Foreign Currency

                                           

Purchases

         Foreign Currency            Daily Difference            -            11,638  

Other Financial Assets

Other Financial Assets break down as follows as of the dates indicated below:

 

  Item        09.30.18          12.31.17  
  Listed Mutual Funds        20,318          74,367  
  Others        22          -  
  Total          20,340            74,367  

NOTE 5. EQUITY INVESTMENTS AND RELATED PARTIES

 

5.1.         EQUITY INVESTMENTS

5.1.1.         Equity Investments in Subsidiaries

The basic information regarding subsidiaries is detailed as follows:

 

                                        
          Direct and Indirect Shareholding          Equity Investment %  
Company    09.30.18          12.31.17          09.30.18          12.31.17  

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

       795,973,974            795,973,974            100.00            100.00  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

       20,000            20,000            100.00            100.00  

Galicia Valores S.A.

       1,000,000            1,000,000            100.00            100.00  

Galicia Warrants S.A.

       1,000,000          1,000,000          100.00          100.00  

Net Investment S.A. (in Liquidation)(*)

       -          12,000          -          100.00  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

       185,653          185,653          100.00          100.00  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

         894,552,668            829,886,209            83.00            77.00  

  (*) The final distribution was paid out on January 9, 2018.

 

           09.30.18(*)  
Company                Assets                      Liabilities                Shareholders’  
Equity
             Net Income      
                                             

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

       469,636,156          429,877,381          39,758,775          7,328,673  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

       480,102          81,850          398,252          375,707  

Galicia Valores S.A.

       267,626          53,810          213,816          61,436  

Galicia Warrants S.A.

       139,782          29,462          110,320          139,139  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

       1,045,128          20,332          1,024,796          201,196  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

         10,199,333            52,963            10,146,370            2,155,488  

  (*) The balances are related to accounts that arise from each subsidiary’s separate financial statements for publication.

 

           12.31.17(*)           09.30.17  
Company                Assets                      Liabilities                Shareholders’  
Equity
             Net Income      

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

       294,591,891          253,614,822          38,977,069          5,264,607  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

       648,287          188,086          460,201          311,285  

Galicia Valores S.A.

       175,436          23,056          152,380          57,058  

Galicia Warrants S.A.

       99,261          27,736          71,525          26,747  

Net Investment S.A. (in Liquidation)(**)

       283          -          283          23  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

         1,002,635            14,248            988,387            108,232  

  (*) The balances are related to accounts that arise from each subsidiary’s separate financial statements for publication.

  (**) The final distribution was paid out on January 9, 2018.

5.2.2.         Related Parties

Related parties are considered to be all those entities that directly, or indirectly through other entities, have control over another, are under the same control or may have significant influence on another entity’s financial or operational decisions.

The Company controls another entity when it has power over the other entities’ financial and operating decisions and also has a share of profits thereof.

Additionally, the Company believes that it has joint control when there is an agreement between parties regarding the control of a common economic activity.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Finally, the Company has significant influence in those cases where it has the power to influence another entity’s financial and operating decisions, but cannot exert control over them. Those shareholders who hold an equity investment equal to or greater than 20% of the total votes of the Company or its subsidiaries are considered to have significant influence.

To determine those situations, not only are the legal aspects observed, but also the nature and substance of the relationship.

Furthermore, the key personnel of the Company’s management (including the Board of Directors members and managers), as well as the entities over which the key personnel may have significant influence or control are considered as related parties.

Controlling Entity

The Group is controlled by:

 

Name        Nature        Principal Line of Business          Place of Business        Equity Investment %

EBA Holding S.A.

      55.11% of voting rights       Financial and Investment Activities       Autonomous City of Buenos Aires - Argentina       19.71%

Key Personnel’s Compensation

The compensation earned by the Company’s key personnel as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 amounts to $50,634 and $39,000, respectively.

Key Personnel’s Structure

The key personnel structure as of the dates indicated below is as follows:

 

                  09.30.18                          12.31.17          

Directors

      9         9  

Total

        9           9  

Related Party Transactions

The Company has not been a party to or performed transactions or granted loans to:

 

  (i)

The companies that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries control or are controlled by the Company.

  (ii)

Associates (i.e., a consolidated company on which the Company has significant influence or that has a significant influence on the Company).

  (iii)

Persons who directly or indirectly have an equity investment with voting power at the Company giving significant influence on the Company and, as the case may be, the person’s ancestors, descendants, spouses or siblings (i.e., close relatives who may have influence o may be influenced by that person in their relationships with the Company).

  (iv)

Key management personnel.

  (v)

Companies with a substantial interest and whose ownership is held by any of the persons described in (iii) or (iv) and/or that are capable of having a significant influence on the Company. For the purposes of this paragraph, it includes companies owned by the directors or majority shareholders of the Company that have a key management member in common with the Company, as applicable.

Corporations Section 33 of General Corporations Law

The transactions performed with subsidiaries as of the dates indicated below are as follows:

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U.         09.30.18           12.31.17  

Assets

                     

Cash and Bank Deposits

       657          474  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

       646,765          -  

Derivative Instruments

       -          11,638  

Total

       647,422          12,112  

Liabilities

                     

Other Non-financial Liabilities

       90          342  

Total

       90          342  

Income (Loss)

                     

Interest Expense

       -          (10,653)  

Net Income from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with Changes to Income

       -          11,638  

Administrative Expenses

       (3,290)          (3,815)  

Total

       (3,290)          (2,830)  

NOTE 6. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

6.1.       CAPITAL STOCK

The capital stock structure as of the dates indicated below is as follows:

 

                   Face Value                           Restated          

Balances as of 01.01.17

       1,300,265          1,578,396  

Capital Increase

       126,500          126,500  

Balances as of 12.31.17

       1,426,765          1,704,896  

Balances as of 09.30.18

         1,426,765            1,704,896  

At the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of the Company held on August 15, 2017, the shareholders approved an increase in 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.

On September 7, 2017, the Board of Directors of the C.N.V., by means of Joint Resolution No. RESFC-2017-18927-APN-DIR#CNV, authorized the public offering of 130,434,600 ordinary book-entry Class “B” shares, with a face value of $1 and one vote per share and, in case of over-subscription, an increase in such offering up to 19,565,190 ordinary book-entry Class “B” shares, with a face value of $1 and one vote each to be offered for public subscription, with preemptive and accretion rights.

The primary offering year ended on September 26, 2017, with 109,999,996 Class “B” shares having been subscribed at a price of US $5 each. On September 29, 2017, such shares were issued and paid.

The Company granted over-subscription rights to international placement agents who, on October 2, 2017, enforced such rights and were awarded additional 16,500,004 Class “B” shares at a price of US $5 each, the issuance and payment of which took place on October 4, 2017.

The capital increase amounted to $11,004,383, and the expenses related thereto amounted to $146,346 and were deducted from additional paid-in capital.

On November 8, 2017, the capital increase was registered with the Public Registry of Commerce.

6.2.        EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share are calculated by dividing income attributable to the Company’s shareholders by the weighted average of outstanding common shares during the year. As the Company does not have preferred shares or debt convertible into shares, basic earnings are equal to diluted earnings per share.

 

                   09.30.18                           09.30.17          

Income attributable to the Company’s Shareholders

       9,999,213          5,779,580  

Weighted-Average of Ordinary Shares Outstanding (Thousands)

       1,426,765          1,301,070  

Earnings per Share

         7.01            4.44  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

6.3.        STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Cash and cash equivalents are broken down as follows:

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents                 09.30.18                           12.31.17                           09.30.17                           01.01.17.          

Cash and Bank Deposits

       7,579          3,689          3,420          3,044  

Argentine Central Bank’s Bills Maturing within up to 90 Days

       69,332          1,565,669          9,220,705          138,074  

Mutual Funds

       20,318          74,367          84,181          18,854  

Sundry Debtors

       22          -          -          -  

Overnight Placements in Banks Abroad and Other Loans

       699,113          19,713          19,224          2,853  

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

         796,364            1,663,438            9,327,530            162,825  

NOTE 7. NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

7.1.        PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Changes in Property, Plant and Equipment are detailed in Schedule F.

7.2.        OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

The breakdown of the account as of the dates indicated below was as follows:

 

                   09.30.18                           12.31.17          

Value Added Tax – Tax Credit

       83          986  

Other Tax Credits

       3,008          2,565  

Payments in Advance

       1,041          805  

Total

         4,132            4,356  

7.3. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

The Company has classified the following assets as “Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations”:

 

                     09.30.18                             12.31.17          

Equity Investments

                       

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

        -           28,965  

Total

              -                 28,965  

On January 12, 2017, the Company accepted an offer made by Mr. Julio Alfredo Fraomeni and Galeno Capital S.A.U. to buy its whole minority interest in Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. The sale of the shares in both companies was consummated on February 2, 2018, with the new holders having been registered in each of these companies’ books. The sale price was subject to the buyers’ consent, who were entitled to raise objections for up to 45 consecutive days beginning on January 29, 2018. On March 26, 2018, the sale of shares in Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. was completed, establishing a final price of $30,771. The proceeds from the sale of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. amounted to $1,806. The income tax impact for discontinued operations is disclosed separately in the “Income Tax from Discontinued Activities” account, which amounts to $989 as of September 30, 2018.

NOTE 8. OTHER DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY IFRS

 

8.1.        OPERATING LEASES

The Company records contractual obligations derived from the lease of administrative offices. The estimated future lease payments in connection thereof are as follows:

 

        Year         US$        
2018                13
2019       27
2020       27
2021       27
2022       13

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

8.2.         INCOME TAX

The following table shows the reconciliation of income tax charged to income to that which would result from applying the current tax rate to the book income as of the dates indicated below:

 

                   09.30.18                            09.30.17          

Income for the Period Before Income Tax

       10,028,062          5,779,580  

Effective Tax Rate

       30%          35%  

Income for the Period at the Tax Rate

       3,008,419          2,022,853  

Permanent Differences at the Tax Rate

                     

- Income (Loss) from Equity Investments

         (2,984,227)            (2,053,888)  

- Other Non-deductible Expenses

         2,202            2,263  

- Allowance for Impairment

         1,888            80,915  

- Others

         558            (52,143)  

Law 27430 Adjustment

       9          -  

Total Income Tax Charge for the Period (*)

         28,849            -  

  (*) The total includes the balance related to discontinued operations.

 

  
           09.30.18            09.30.17  

Current Tax

       34,871          -  

Deferred Tax Charge

       (9,049)          80,915  

Allowance for Impairment

       1,888          (80,915)  

Adjustment to 2017 Tax Return

       1,139          -  

Total Income Tax Charge

         28,849            -  

Changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

 

  Items            Balances as of
12.31.17
             Expiration of
Tax Loss Carry-
forwards
             Charge to
Income
             Allowance
for
Impairment
             Others              Balances as of
09.30.18
 

Deferred Tax Assets

                                                                       

Tax Loss Carry-forwards

        5,226           (5,226)           6,692           (3,764)           3,057           5,985  

Equity Investments in Subsidiaries

        3,302           -           (3,302)           -           -           -  

Allowances

        251           -           -           -           -           251  

Employee Benefits

        128           -           30           -           -           158  

Total Deferred Tax Assets

        8,907           (5,226)           3,420           (3,764)           3,057           6,394  

Deferred Tax Liabilities

                                                                       

Debt Securities

        -           -           824           -           (824)           -  

Other Financial Assets

        1,477           -           (1,369)           -           -           108  

Property, Plant and Equipment

        (29)           -           (43)           -           -           (72)  

Directors’ Fees

        -           -           (4,054)           -           4,054           -  

Others

        1,531           -           (987)           -           (1,460)           (916)  

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

        2,979           -           (5,629)           -           1,770           (880)  

Total, Net

              5,928                 (5,226)                 9,049                 (3,764)                 1,287                 7,274  

The Company set a provision for the deferred tax asset as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 amounting to $3,764 and $7,103, respectively, as it is believed that the recovery thereof is not likely as of the date of these financial statements.

Tax Reform

On December 29, 2017, the National Executive Branch enacted Income Tax Law No. 27430. This law has introduced several changes to the previous income tax treatment. Some of the key changes involved in the reform include:

 

-

Income Tax Rate: The income tax rate for Argentine companies shall be gradually reduced from 35% to 30% for the fiscal years commencing on January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2019, and to 25% for fiscal years commencing on, and including, January 1, 2020.

 

-

Tax on Dividends: The law has introduced a tax on dividends or profits distributed by Argentine companies or permanent establishments, among others, to: individuals, undivided interests or foreign beneficiaries, subject to the following considerations: (i) dividends distributed out of the profits made during fiscal years commencing on January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2019 shall be subject to withholding at a 7% rate; and (ii) dividends distributed out of the profits made during fiscal years commencing on January 1, 2020 onwards shall be subject to withholding at a 13% rate.

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Dividends distributed from profits earned until the fiscal year before that commenced on January 1, 2018 shall remain subject, in respect of all beneficiaries, to withholding at the 35% rate on the amount in excess of tax-free distributable accumulated profits (the equalization tax transition period).

 

-

Optional Tax Revaluation: Regulations establish that, at the companies’ option, the tax revaluation of assets located in the country and that are used for generating taxable income may be made. The special tax on the revaluation amount depends on the asset: 8% is for real estate that does not qualify as inventories, 15% for real estate that qualifies as inventories and 10% for personal property and the remaining assets. Once the option for a given asset is exercised, all the other assets of the same category should be revalued. Taxable income resulting from the revaluation is not subject to income tax and the special tax on the revaluation amount will not be deductible from such tax.

NOTE 9. INCOME STATEMENT BREAKDOWN

 

The income statement as of the dates indicated below is broken down as follows:

 

  Interest Income                 09.30.18                           09.30.17          
  On Cash and Bank Deposits        271          12  
  Total          271            12  

    

                   
  Interest Expense         09.30.18           09.30.17  
  For Interest on Notes Issued        -          (46,237
  Total          -            (46,237

    

                   
  Net Income (Loss) from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with Changes to Income                 09.30.18                           09.30.17          

From Measurement of Financial Assets at Fair Value with Changes in Profit or Loss

                     

Income (Loss) from Government Securities

       140,492          (35,238

Income (Loss) from Mutual Funds

       7,043          3,076  

Income (Loss) from Derivative Instruments

       (13,108        -  

Total

         134,427            (32,162

    

                   
  Other Operating Income         09.30.18           09.30.17  

Others

       1          10  

Total

         1            10  

    

                     

Employee Benefits

         09.30.18            09.30.17  

Salaries

       2,123          2,601  

Social Security Contributions on Salaries

       454          611  

Severance Payments and Personnel Bonuses

       177          23,511  

Services to Personnel and Others

       274          322  

Total

         3,028            27,045  

    

                         

Administrative Expenses

         09.30.18            09.30.17  

Fees and Compensation for Services

       13,587          10,481  

Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

       62,217          22,782  

Taxes and Assessments

       7,708          6,576  

Electricity and Communications

       8          49  

Entertainment and Transportation Expenses

       186          1,972  

Stationery and Office Supplies

       406          624  

Administrative Services Hired

       693          745  

Insurance

       468          296  

Others(*)

       9,756          1,716  

Total

         95,029            45,241  

  (*) As of September 30, 2018, the balance includes $6,796 for issuance expenses related to the capital increase, non-deductible from additional paid-in capital.

 

  Depreciation and Impairment of Assets            09.30.18              09.30.17  

Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment

        179           64  

Total

              179                 64  

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

  Other Operating Expenses         09.30.18           09.30.17  

Turnover Tax

       513          241  

Total

         513            241  

NOTE 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL BANK

 

10.1.         ISSUANCE OF 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. 17064 dated 04.25.13

  (*) Or its equivalent in any other currency.

As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had not issued notes.

10.2.         RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS

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 capital stock plus the balance of the capital adjustment account are reached. In the event that said reserve is reduced for any reason, no profits can be distributed until its total refund.

10.3.         CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TRANSPARENCY POLICY

The Company’s Board of Directors is the Company’s highest management body. It is made up of nine directors and three 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 Argentine 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. Appropriate matters are transcribed in the minutes drafted at the Board of Directors’ meetings.

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

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Basic Holding Structure

The Company 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, the Bank in which the Company has a controlling equity interest stands out, being the Company’s main asset. The Bank, as a bank institution, is subject to certain regulatory restrictions imposed by the Argentine Central Bank. In particular, the Bank can only hold a 12.5% interest in the capital stock of companies that do not carry out activities considered supplementary by the Argentine Central Bank. Therefore, the Company holds, either directly or indirectly, the remaining interests in several companies. In addition, the Company indirectly holds a number of equity investments in supplementary companies that belong to the Bank as 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, it is noteworthy that the Company is under the control of a pure 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

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

 

10.4.

        COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE C.N.V.

 

10.4.1.

        Agents – Minimum Liquidity Requirement

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

As of September 30, 2018, the Bank’s Shareholders’ Equity exceeds that required by the C.N.V. to act as agent in the categories in which the Bank has been registered. Such requirement amounts to $28,000 with a minimum liquidity requirement of $14,000, which the Bank 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 $18,623.

Moreover, Galicia Valores S.A. has received the authorization to act as “Settlement and Clearing Agent and Trading Agent – Own”, as established by C.N.V.‘s General Resolution No. 622/13. According to the minimum requirements established, the minimum shareholders’ equity required to act in this agent’s category amounts to $3,500 and the minimum liquidity amounts to $1,750.

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

As of September 30, 2018, the minimum liquidity is made up of a sight account opened at the Bank in the amount of US $250.

 

10.4.2.

        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 DOLARES I” and “FIMA RENTA DOLARES II” funds, as of September 30, 2018, the Bank holds a total of 9,631,903,301 units under custody for a market value of $58,066,481, which is included in the “Depositors of Securities Held in Custody” account. As of previous fiscal year-end and January 1, 2017, the securities held in custody totaled 10,254,289,765 and 7,777,368,861 units and their market value amounted to $67,972,574 and $37,337,855, respectively.

The balances of the mutual funds as of the dates indicated below are detailed as follows:

 

  Mutual Fund                 09.30.18                           12.31.17                           01.01.17.          

  FIMA Acciones

       462,589          412,803          117,805  

  FIMA P.B. Acciones

       1,141,136          1,143,324          305,310  

  FIMA Renta en pesos

       345,862          525,826          239,066  

  FIMA Ahorro pesos

       7,154,284          20,823,171          15,955,347  

  FIMA Renta Plus

       166,399          369,949          247,293  

  FIMA Premium

       29,671,212          10,098,362          7,130,327  

  FIMA Ahorro Plus

       4,690,365          17,238,677          10,194,730  

  FIMA Capital Plus

       241,672          379,178          561,800  

  FIMA Abierto PyMES

       328,739          264,206          187,124  

  FIMA Mix I

       10,352          164,890          151,487  

  FIMA Renta Dólares I (*)

       10,808,830          12,384,341          2,245,266  

  FIMA Renta Dólares II (*)

       3,045,041          4,167,847          2,300  
  Total          58,066,481            67,972,574            37,337,855  

  (*) Stated at the reference exchange rate of the U.S. Dollar set by the Argentine Central Bank. See Note 1.7. (b).

All the transactions detailed above are recorded in off-balance sheet items - securities held in custody.

The mutual funds detailed above have not been consolidated as the Group is not a controlling company thereof.

 

10.4.3.

        Storage of Documents

Pursuant to General Resolution No. 629 of the C.N.V., the Bank 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.

 

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SCHEDULE A – BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

 

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Item         Holdings    Position  
   Fair Value          Fair Value Level          Carrying Amount    Without Options          Options          Final  
   09.30.18          12.31.17      

FAIR VALUE DEBT SECURITIES WITH CHANGES TO INCOME

      

69,332

                   

69,332

        

1,565,669

                              

69,332

 

Argentine:

       69,332                     69,332          1,565,669                                69,332  

Argentine Central Bank’s Bills - L21F8

         -            -            -            1,830                                         

Argentine Central Bank’s Bills - L1708

         48,759            Level 1            48,759            1,563,839            -            -            48,759  

Letes in USD - LTDF9

         20,573            Level 1            20,573            -            -            -            20,573  

 

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SCHEDULE F – CHANGES IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

Item         Value at
Beginning
of Fiscal
Year
             Estimated
Useful
Life in
Years
             Additions              Disposals              Transfers              Depreciation     

Net Book Value

as of

 
          Accumulated             Disposals             For the Period             At Period-end             09.30.18             12.31.17  
Measurement at Cost
Vehicles
       1,952           5           -           -           -           125           -           179           304           1,648           1,827  

Total

         1,952                                   -                 -                 -                 125                 -                 179                 304                 1,648                 1,827  

 

Item         Value at
Beginning
of Fiscal
Year
             Estimated
Useful
Life in
Years
             Additions              Disposals              Transfers              Depreciation      Net Book Value as of  
          Accumulated             Disposals             For the Period             At Period-end             12.31.17             01.01.17.  
Measurement at Cost
Vehicles
         -                 5                 1,952                 -                 -                 -                 -                 125                 125                 1,827                 -  
    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

         -                                   1,952                 -                 -                 -                 -                 125                 125                 1,827                 -  

 

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SCHEDULE L – FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

                                                                                                                        
               Head Office               

    09.30.18    

           09.30.18         
Items          and                           12.31.17    
     Argentine                Dollar                    Euro                    Real                  Others          
            Branches                                                                                      

ASSETS

                                                                            

Cash and Bank Deposits

       7,185          7,185          7,185          -          -          -          3,324  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

    

 

20,573

 

       20,573          20,573          -          -          -          -  

Other Financial Assets

       -          -          -          -          -          -          11,638  

Loans and Other Financing Activities

       52,348          52,348          52,348          -          -          -          19,713  

Non-financial Public Sector

       -          -          -          -          -          -          -  

Argentine Central Bank

       -          -          -          -          -          -          -  

Other Financial Institutions

       -          -          -          -          -          -          19,713  

To the Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

       52,348          52,348          52,348          -          -          -          19,713  

TOTAL ASSETS

       80,106          80,106          80,106          -          -          -          34,675  

LIABILITIES

                                        -          -          -             

Other Non-financial Liabilities

       11,510          11,510          11,510          -          -          -          5,753  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

             11,510                11,510                11,510                -                -                -                5,753  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

 

 

The following information as of December 31, 2017 has been prepared in accordance with the accounting framework set forth by the Argentine Central Bank and is required to understand these separate condensed interim financial statements.

1.        CASH AND BANK DEPOSITS

Cash equivalents are held to meet short-term payment commitments, rather than for investment or similar purposes. In order for a financial investment to be classified as cash equivalents, it should be readily convertible into a certain amount of cash and its risk of changes in value should be immaterial. Accordingly, an investment will be so classified as cash equivalents if it matures within three months or less from the acquisition date. Equity interests are excluded from cash equivalents.

The table below shows a breakdown of items comprising cash and cash equivalents:

 

                 12.31.17                     01.01.17.      
                       

Cash and Bank Deposits

       3,689          1,409  

Argentine Central Bank’s Bills Maturing within up to 90 Days

       1,565,669          138,073  

Mutual Funds

       74,367          18,854  

Overnight Placements in Banks Abroad

       19,713          4,488  

  Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

             1,663,438                162,824  

2.        FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

As of the dates indicated below, the Company maintains the following portfolios of financial instruments:

 

  Instruments Portfolio           Fair Value with Changes in Profit or Loss  
         12.31.17            01.01.17.  
                       

Assets

         
                       

  Argentine Central Bank’s Bills

       1,565,669          138,073  

Other Financial Assets

       74,367          27,732  

  Total

             1,640,036                165,805  

3.        FAIR VALUES

The Company classifies the fair values of financial instruments in three levels, according to the quality of data used to determine them.

The Company’s financial instruments measured at fair value as of the dates indicated below are as follows:

 

  Instruments Portfolio as of 12.31.17               Fair Value Level 1                     Fair Value Level 2                     Fair Value Level 3      
                                  

  Argentine Central Bank’s Bills

       1,565,669          -          -  

  Other Financial Assets

       74,367          -          -  

  Total

             1,640,036                -                -  

 

  Instruments Portfolio as of 12.01.17               Fair Value Level 1                     Fair Value Level 2                     Fair Value Level 3      
                                  

  Argentine Central Bank’s Bills

       138,073          -          -  

Other Financial Assets

       27,732          -          -  

  Total

             165,805                -                -  

Valuation techniques are detailed in Note 4.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

 

 

4.        OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

Other Financial Assets break down as follows as of the dates indicated below:

 

              12.31.17              01.01.17.  

Listed Mutual Funds

        74,367           18,854  

Others

        -           8,878  

Total

              74,367                 27,732  

 

5.

EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

Investments valued at the equity method are as follows:

 

Company            Equity Investment
%
             Place of Business            12.31.17              01.01.17.  

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

        100.00         Autonomous City
of Buenos Aires
        38,977,075           22,079,927  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

        100.00         Autonomous City
of Buenos Aires
        437,190           196,398  

Galicia Valores S.A.

        100.00         Autonomous City
of Buenos Aires
        1,524           -  

Galicia Warrants S.A.

        100.00         Autonomous City

of Buenos Aires

        114,376           109,502  

Net Investment S.A. (in Liquidation)(*)

        100.00         Autonomous City
of Buenos Aires
        248           226  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

              100.00               Autonomous City
of Buenos Aires
              919,244                 935,532  

(*) The final distribution was paid out on January 9, 2018.

The changes that occurred during fiscal year 2017 in such investments are as follows:

 

Company            Balance as of
01.01.17
             Capital
Contributions
/ Purchases
             Dividends
Received
             Other
Comprehensive
Income Items
             Share of
Profit (Loss)
for the Year
             Balance as of
12.31.17
 
Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U.         22,079,927           10,000,000           -           (280,566)           7,177,714           38,977,075  
Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.         196,398           -           (187,008)           -           427,800           437,190  
Galicia Valores S.A.         -           907           -           -           617           1,524  
Galicia Warrants S.A.         109,502           -           (15,750)           -           20,624           114,376  
Net Investment S.A. (in Liquidation)(**)         226           -           -           -           22           248  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

              935,532                 -                 (439,250)                 13,663                 409,299                 919,244  

(*) The final distribution was paid out on January 9, 2018.

The assets, liabilities and income (loss) of subsidiaries, as they arise from their financial statements for publication, are as follows:

 

Company            12.31.17  
          Assets             Liabilities             Shareholders’
Equity
            Income
(Loss)
 

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

        292,591,891           253,614,822           38,977,069           7,177,708  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

        648,287           188,086           460,201           450,316  

Galicia Valores S.A.

        175,436           23,056           152,380           69,644  

Galicia Warrants S.A.

        99,261           27,736           71,525           31,475  

Net Investment S.A. (in Liquidation)(**)

        283           -           283           25  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

              1,002,635                 14,248                 988,387                 250,384  

(*) The final distribution was paid out on January 9, 2018.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents break down as follows:

 

Company            Cash              Cash Equivalents              Total  

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

        58,460,898           25,623,182           84,084,080  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

        12,327           -           12,327  

Galicia Valores S.A.

        6,783           142,141           148,924  

Galicia Warrants S.A.

        1,240           41,055           42,295  

Net Investment S.A. (in Liquidation)(*)

        284           -           284  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

              2,556                 493,885                 496,651  

(*) On January 9, 2018, the liquidators made the final distribution.

6.        PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Changes in “Property, Plant and Equipment” are detailed in Schedule F.

7.        DEFERRED INCOME TAX ASSETS/LIABILITIES

Changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

  Items            Balances as of
01.01.17
             Allowance for
Impairment
             Charge to
Income (Loss)
             Others              Balances as of
12.31.17
 

Deferred Tax Assets

                                                           

Tax Loss Carry-forwards

        148,071           (5,226)           (143,054)           209           -  

Equity Investments in Subsidiaries

        -           (1,877)           3,302           -           1,425  

Allowances

        2,578           -           (2,327)           -           251  

Employee Benefits

        -           -           106           22           128  

Total Deferred Tax Assets

        150,649           (7,103)           (141,973)           231           1,804  

Deferred Tax Liabilities

                                                           

Property, Plant and Equipment

        -           -           (29)           -           (29)  

Other Financial Assets

        451           -           779           247           1,477  

Directors’ Fees

        -           -           -           -           -  

Others

        27           -           1,520           (16)           1,531  

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

        478           -           2,270           231           2,979  

Total, Net

              150,171                 (7,103)                 (144,243)                 -                 (1,175)  

The Company set an allowance for impairment of the deferred tax asset as of December 31, 2017 and January 1, 2017 amounting to $7,103 and $150,171, respectively, as it is believed that the recovery thereof is not likely as of the date of these financial statements.

8.        NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

The Company has classified the following assets as “Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations” as of the dates indicated below:

 

                      12.31.17                              01.01.17.          

Equity Investments

                       

Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A.

        28,965           36,465  

Total

              28,965                 36,465  

On January 12, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors accepted an offer to buy all treasury shares, made by Mr. Julio Alfredo Fraomeni and Galeno Capital S.A.U. By virtue of Resolution No. 414, the Argentine Central Bank authorized the transaction.

The sale of shares took place on February 2, 2018. The purchase price of the shares was subject to the buyers’ consent, who were entitled to raise objections for 45 consecutive days beginning on January 29, 2018. On March 26, 2018, the sale of shares in Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. was completed, establishing a final price of $30,771. The proceeds from the sale of Compañía Financiera Argentina S.A. amounted to $1,806. The income tax impact for discontinued operations is disclosed separately in the “Income Tax from Discontinued Activities” account, which amounts to $989 as of September 30, 2018.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

 

 

9.        NOTES ISSUED

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. 17064 dated 04.25.13

(*) Or its equivalent in any other currency.

The Company had the following Unsubordinated Notes outstanding under the Global Programs detailed in the table above as of the dates indicated below:

 

Date of
Placement
         Currency          Class No.          Face
Value
         Type (**)          Term          Maturity
Date
         Rate         Carrying Amount(*)         

Issuance
Authorized by

the C.N.V.

 

 

   12.31.17     

 

   01.01.17.

01.30.14

      $       V Series       $78,200       Simple       36
Months
      01.31.17       Variable Badlar
+ 5.25%
       -         81,454       04.25.13

10.23.14

      $       VI

Series II

      $109,845       Simple       36
Months
      10.23.17       Variable Badlar
+4.25%
       -         113,878       10.03.14

07.27.15

        $         VII         $160,000         Simple         24
Months
        07.27.17         (1)           -           165,360         07.16.15

(*) It includes principal and interest.

(**) 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.

10.        SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY STRUCTURE

 

                      12.31.17                              01.01.17.          

Capital Stock

        1,426,765           1,300,265  

Non-capitalized Contributions

        10,951,132           219,596  

Capital Adjustments

        278,131           278,131  

Profit Reserves

        18,314,708           12,536,831  

Retained Income - First-time IFRS Adjustment

        2,526,325           2,526,325  

Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income

        17,279           284,182  

Net Income for the Fiscal Year

        8,622,967           6,017,877  

Total Shareholders’ Equity

              42,137,307                 23,163,207  

11.        EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share are calculated by dividing income for the fiscal year by the weighted average of outstanding common shares during the year. As the Company does not have preferred shares or debt convertible into shares, basic earnings are equal to diluted earnings per share.

 

               12.31.17      

Net Income for the Fiscal Year

          8,622,967  

Weighted-Average of Ordinary Shares Outstanding (Thousands)

       1,332,617  

Earnings per Share

         6.47  

12.        INTEREST INCOME

 

  Interest Income         12.31.17  

On Cash and Bank Deposits

       52  

Total

         52  

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

 

 

13.    INTEREST EXPENSE

 

  Interest Expense             12.31.17      

On Other Financial Liabilities

       48,428  

Total

         48,428  

 

14.

NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM MEASUREMENT OF FAIR VALUE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH CHANGES TO INCOME

 

  Net Income (Loss) from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with Changes to Income             12.31.17      

Income (Loss) from Government Securities

       643,766  

Income (Loss) from Mutual Funds

       7,595  

Total

         651,361  

15.    EXPENSES BY FUNCTION AND NATURE

The Company presented its statements of comprehensive income under the expenditure function method. Under this method, expenses are classified according to their function as part of the item “Administrative Expenses”.

The table below provides the required additional information about expenses by nature and function:

 

Administrative Expenses

             12.31.17  

Fees and Compensation for Services

       14,754  

Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

       27,859  

Electricity and Communications

       49  

Taxes and Assessments

       11,584  

Stationery and Office Supplies

       640  

Entertainment and Transportation Expenses

       242  

Administrative Services Hired

       1,255  

Insurance

       440  

Others

       2,594  

Total

             59,417  

 

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

             12.31.17  

Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment

             125  

Total

             125  

 

Other Operating Income

             12.31.17  

Others

             4,955  

Total

             4,955  

 

Other Operating Expenses

             12.31.17  

Turnover Tax

             708  

Total

             708  

16.    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The breakdown of the items disclosed under Employee Benefits as of December 31, 2017 was as follows:

 

               12.31.17  

Salaries

       3,534  

Social Security Contributions on Salaries

       725  

Severance Payments and Personnel Bonuses

       23,534  

Services to Personnel and Others

       416  

Total

             28,209  

17.    INCOME TAX

The following is a reconciliation of income tax charged to income as of December 31, 2017 to that which would result from applying the tax rate in force to book income.

 

               12.31.17  

Income for the Period Before Income Tax

       8,639,083  

Effective Tax Rate

       35%  

Income for the Period at the Tax Rate

       3,023,679  

Permanent Differences at the Tax Rate

          

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

 

 

- Income (Loss) from Equity Investments

       (2,812,626)  

- Other Non-deductible Expenses

       1,333  

- Allowance for Impairment

       (143,068)  

- Others

       (51,051)  

Law 27430 Adjustment

       (2,146)  

Total Income Tax Charge for the Period

             16,121  
         

Current Tax

             14,941  

Deferred Tax Charge

       144,248  

Allowance for Impairment

       (143,068)  

Total Income Tax Charge

             16,121  

Tax Reform

On December 29, 2017, the National Executive Branch enacted Income Tax Law No. 27430. This law has introduced several changes to income tax treatment. Some of the key changes involved in the reform include:

Income Tax Rates: The income tax rate for Argentine companies shall be reduced gradually from 35% to 30% for the fiscal years commencing on January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019, and to 25% for the fiscal years commencing on, and including, January 1, 2020.

Tax on Dividends: The law has introduced a tax on dividends and profits distributed by Argentine companies or permanent establishments, among others, to individuals, undivided interests or foreign beneficiaries, subject to the following considerations: (i) dividends distributed out of the profits made during the fiscal years commencing on January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 shall be subject to withholding at a 7% rate; and (ii) dividends distributed out of the profits made during the fiscal years commencing on January 1, 2020 onwards shall be subject to withholding at a 13% rate.

Dividends distributed from profits earned until the fiscal year before that commenced on January 1, 2018 shall remain subject, in respect of all beneficiaries, to withholding at the 35% rate on the amount in excess of tax-free distributable accumulated profits (equalization tax transition period).

 

18.

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE

Dividends paid in fiscal year 2017 to the Group’s Shareholders amounted to $240,000, representing $0.18 (figure stated in Pesos) per share.

 

19.

RISKS

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 also gathers and analyzes relevant information submitted by the main controlled companies.

Market Risk

The following table shows a sensitivity analysis of income (loss) and shareholders’ equity to reasonable changes in exchange rates relative to the Company’s functional currency.

In 2017, the Group assigned a holding period to each instrument based on depth of market (previously, the time horizon was 10 sessions for the entire trading activities).

The Group’s exposure to the foreign exchange risk as of year-end by type of currency is shown below:

 

              Balances as of 12.31.17  
  Currency           Monetary
Financial
Assets
            Monetary
Financial
Liabilities
            Derivatives             Net Position  

  U.S. Dollar

        23,037           -           -           23,037  

  Total

              23,037                 -                 -                 23,037  

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

 

 

              Balances as of 01.01.17  
  Currency           Monetary
Financial
Assets
            Monetary
Financial
Liabilities
            Derivatives             Net Position  

  U.S. Dollar

        5,576           -           -           5,576  

  Total

              5,576                 -                 -                 5,576  

 

                             Balances as of 12.31.17      Balances as of 01.01.17  
  Currency           Change            Income (Loss)            Shareholders’
Equity
            Income (Loss)            Shareholders’
Equity
 

  U.S. Dollar

        10        2,304          25,341           558          6,134  
                -10              (2,304              20,733                 (558              5,018  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

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 COMPANY ACTIVITIES OR OTHER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT OCCURRED DURING THE FISCAL YEARS COVERED BY THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHICH MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON THEIR COMPARISON WITH THOSE PRESENTED IN PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS, OR THOSE THAT SHALL BE PRESENTED IN FUTURE FISCAL YEARS.

None.

 

2.

CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIVABLES AND DEBT BALANCES INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

 

a.

PAST DUE

As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company did not have any past due receivables or debts.

 

b.

WITHOUT DUE DATE

Receivables: See Schedules B, C, D.

Debts: See Schedules H, I.

 

c.

TO FALL DUE

Receivables: See Schedules B, C, D.

Debts: See Schedules H, I.

 

3.

CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIVABLES AND DEBTS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT ALLOWS KNOWING THE FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF THEIR MAINTENANCE

Receivables: See Schedules B, C, D.

Debts: See Schedules H, I.

 

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 Note 5.2.2 Related Parties to the separate condensed interim financial statements.

 

5.

RECEIVABLES FROM OR LOANS GRANTED TO DIRECTORS OR SYNDICS OR THEIR RELATIVES UP TO THE SECOND DEGREE INCLUSIVE.

As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, 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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company did not have any inventories.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

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 and 2 to the separate condensed interim financial statements.

 

9.

INSURANCE POLICIES FOR TANGIBLE ASSETS

As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, 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 09.30.18
   Book Value as
of 09.30.18
     Carrying Amount as
of 12.31.17
 

Vehicles

  

Theft, Robbery, Fire or Total Loss

   2,688      1,648        1,827  

 

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 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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, 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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were no irrevocable contributions towards future share subscriptions.

 

12.

CUMULATIVE UNPAID DIVIDENDS ON PREFERRED SHARES

As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were no cumulative unpaid dividends on preferred shares.

 

13.

CONDITIONS, CIRCUMSTANCES OR TERMS FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE RESTRICTIONS ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF RETAINED INCOME, INCLUDING THOSE ORIGINATED DUE TO THE USE OF THE LEGAL RESERVE FOR THE ABSORPTION OF LOSSES WHICH ARE STILL PENDING REIMBURSEMENT.

See Note 10.8 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

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SUPPLEMENTARY AND EXPLANATORY STATEMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

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 Schedules B, C, D.

2) See Schedules B, C, D.

3) See Note 1.12 to these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

b) Inventories:

As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company did not have any inventories.

B. NON-CURRENT ASSETS

a) Receivables: See Note 1.12 to these consolidated condensed interim financial statements and Schedule B.

b) Inventories:

As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company did not have any inventories.

c) Investments:

See Note 5 to the separate condensed interim financial statements.

d) Fixed Assets:

1) As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company did not have any fixed assets that have been technically appraised.

2) As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company did not have any obsolete fixed assets which have a book value.

e) Intangible Assets:

1) See Note 1.15, 3.5.1. and Schedule G.

2) As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were no deferred charges.

C. CURRENT LIABILITIES

a) Liabilities:

1) See Schedules D, I.

2) See Schedules B, D, I, R.

D. PROVISIONS

See Schedule J.

E. FOREIGN CURRENCY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

See Note 1.5.b to these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

See Schedule G.

F. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

1) As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Shareholders’ Equity did not include the “Irrevocable Advances towards Future Share Issues” account.

2) As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had not set up any technical appraisal reserve; nor has it reversed any reserve of that kind.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SUPPLEMENTARY AND EXPLANATORY STATEMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Figures Stated in Thousands of Pesos ($), Except as Otherwise Stated

 

G. MISCELLANEOUS

1) The Company is engaged in financial and investment activities, therefore, the restrictions of Section 31 of Law No. 19550 do not apply to its equity investments in other companies.

2) See Notes 5.2 and 3.4.1 to these consolidated condensed interim financial statements and Note 5 to the separate condensed financial statements.

3) As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were no receivables from or loans granted to directors or syndics or their relatives up to the second degree inclusive.

4) See Notes 5.2 and 3.4.1 to these consolidated condensed interim financial statements and Note 5 to the separate condensed interim financial statements.

5) As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, 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
09.30.18
       Carrying Amount as of
09.30.18
       Carrying Amount as of
12.31.17
Vehicles       Theft, Robbery, Fire or Total Loss       2,688       1,648       1,827 

6) As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were no contingencies highly likely to occur which have not been given accounting recognition.

7) As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company did not have any receivables including implicit interest or index adjustments.

The Company has complied with the requirements of Section 65 of Law No. 19550 in these financial statements.

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, November 27, 2018

 

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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY SYNDICS’ COMMITTEE

To the Directors and Shareholders of

GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

Legal Domicile: Tte. Gral. Juan D. Perón 430 – 25th floor

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

C.U.I.T. No. 30-70496280-7

DOCUMENTS EXAMINED

 

1.

In our capacity as Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s syndics, we have reviewed the accompanying consolidated and separate condensed interim financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (hereinafter “the Entity”), which include:

 

 

The Consolidated and Separate Condensed Interim Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2018.

 

 

The Consolidated and Separate Condensed Interim Income Statement and Statement of Other Comprehensive Income for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2018.

 

 

The Consolidated and Separate Condensed Interim Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Cash Flows for the nine-month period then ended.

 

 

A summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information included in notes and schedules.

 

 

The Informative Review.

The amounts and other information for fiscal year 2017, and the related interim periods, are an integral part of the financial statements mentioned above and are disclosed to be exclusively construed in connection with the amounts and information for the current interim period.

MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

2.

The Entity’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements, in accordance with the accounting framework established by the Argentine Central Bank (the B.C.R.A.), and the internal control deemed necessary to allow for the preparation of the financial statements free from material misstatements. As mentioned in Note 1.1 to the accompanying consolidated and separate condensed interim financial statements, such accounting framework is based on applying the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and, particularly, the International Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” (IAS 34), as approved by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Such standards were adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (F.A.C.P.C.E.) and by the B.C.R.A., and were used in preparing the financial statements, with the exception for application of point 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS No. 9 and International Accounting Standard (IAS 29), which were excluded by the B.C.R.A. from the accounting framework applicable to financial institutions.

 

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SYNDIC’S RESPONSIBILITY

 

3.

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the documents mentioned in section 1, based on the reviews we conducted within the scope specified in the following paragraph.

 

4.

Our work was conducted in accordance with effective legal standards applicable to syndics and by those set out in Technical Pronouncement No. 15 of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences. These standards require that the review of quarterly financial statements be conducted observing standards applicable to engagements for review of interim-period financial statements, and verify the consistency of the documents examined with the information concerning corporate decisions, as disclosed in minutes. In addition, they require that corporate decisions entered in minutes conform to the law and the bylaws with respect to formal and documentary requirements. For purposes of our professional work on the documents detailed above, we have considered the review performed by the external auditor, Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L., who issued their unqualified limited review report on November 27, 2018, in accordance with auditing standards in force applicable to engagements for review of interim-period financial statements. Such review included verifying the work plan and the nature, scope and timing of the procedures applied, and the results of the review performed by those professionals. The above-mentioned external auditors conducted their reviews in accordance with Technical Pronouncement No. 37 of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (F.A.C.P.C.E.) for the review of interim-period financial statements and the auditing standards issued by the Argentine Central Bank (the B.C.R.A.) for limited reviews. A review of interim financial statements consists in making inquiries to the entity’s staff, mainly those responsible for the financial and accounting matters, as well as performing analytic and other review procedures. The scope of this review is substantially more limited than that of an audit and, therefore, does not allow us to obtain assurance that we will be aware of all the significant matters that could be identified in an audit. Therefore, we do not express an audit opinion.

 

    

Given that it is not our responsibility to exercise any management control, the review did not extend to the business criteria and decisions of the different areas of the Entity, as these matters are the exclusive responsibility of the Board of Directors.

 

    

We also report that, in compliance with the legality control that is part of our field of competence, during this period we have applied the other procedures described in Section 294 of Law No. 19550, which we deemed necessary according to the circumstances.

CONCLUSION

 

Based on our reviews, within the scope described in “Syndic’s Responsibility” above, and considering the external auditor’s review report, there is no reason for us to believe that the condensed interim financial statements mentioned in section 1 of this report are not fairly prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the Argentine Central Bank’s accounting standards.

 

In compliance with the legality control that is part of our field of competence, we do not make any observations.

Without changing our conclusion:

 

  i)

We call attention to Note 1.1 to the accompanying consolidated and separate condensed interim financial statements, where we describe the difference between the B.C.R.A.- and the IFRS-based accounting framework, considering that the application of Section 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” and IAS 29 were excluded by the B.C.R.A. from the accounting framework applicable to financial institutions.

 

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  ii)

We call attention to Note 1.1, which states that the condensed interim financial statements mentioned in section 1 have been prepared according to the accounting framework established by the B.C.R.A., according to IAS 34 (with the exception described in such note), this being the first fiscal year in which the Entity applies those standards. The effects of changes resulting from applying this new accounting basis are presented in Note 3 to the consolidated and separate condensed interim financial statements. The items and figures included in the reconciliations contained in such notes are subject to changes that may result from changes in IFRS to be applied and may only be considered to be final upon the preparation of the annual financial statements for this fiscal year.

REPORT ON OTHER LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

We report that:

 

  i)

The consolidated and separate condensed interim financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. as of September 30, 2018 have been transcribed to the “Inventory and Balance Sheet” book and are in compliance with the provisions of the Argentine General Corporations Law, and pertinent resolutions of the B.C.R.A. and the Argentine National Securities Commission.

 

  ii)

The consolidated and separate condensed interim financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. as of September 30, 2018, stem from accounting records kept, in all formal aspects, in compliance with legal regulations prevailing in Argentina.

 

  iii)

We have applied the procedures related to the laundering of assets from illegal activities and funding of terrorist activities set out in Resolution No. 420/11 of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences

 

  iv)

We have read the information included in Note 10.4.1 to the separate condensed interim financial statements as of September 30, 2018 regarding the requirements established by the National Securities Commission about the Minimum Shareholders’ Equity and the Minimum Liquidity, on which, insofar as concerns our field of competence, we have no observations to make.

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, November 27, 2018.

Supervisory Syndics’ Committee

 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S LIMITED REVIEW REPORT

To the Chairman and Directors of

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

Legal Domicile: Tte. Gral. Juan D. Perón 430 – 25th floor

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

C.U.I.T. No. 30-70496280-7

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying separate condensed interim financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (hereinafter “the Entity”), which include the Separate Condensed Interim Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2018, the related Separate Condensed Interim Income Statement and Statement of Other Comprehensive Income for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2018, and the Separate Condensed Interim Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Cash Flows for the nine-month period then ended, as well as a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information included in notes and schedules supplementing them.

The amounts and other information for fiscal year 2017, and the related interim periods, are an integral part of the financial statements mentioned above and, therefore, shall be considered in relation with those financial statements.

Management’s Responsibility

The Entity’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the separate condensed interim financial statements, in accordance with the accounting framework established by the Argentine Central Bank (the B.C.R.A.). As mentioned in Note 1.1 to the accompanying financial statements, such accounting framework is based on applying the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and, particularly, the International Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” (IAS 34), approved by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Such standards were adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (F.A.C.P.C.E.) and by the B.C.R.A., and were used in preparing the financial statements, with the exception of application of point 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS No. 9 and International Accounting Standard (IAS 29).

Scope of our Review

Our review was limited to the application of the procedures set forth in F.A.C.P.C.E.’s Technical Pronouncement No. 37 for the review of interim financial statements and the auditing standards issued by the B.C.R.A. for limited reviews. A review of interim financial statements mainly involves

 


 

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making inquiries to the Entity’s staff responsible for the preparation of the information included in the separate condensed interim financial statements and the performance of analytical procedures and other review procedures. The scope of this review is substantially more limited than an audit examination performed according to Argentine Audit Standard, therefore, a review does not allow us to be certain that we shall be informed of all significant issues that may be identified during an audit. Therefore, we do not express an audit opinion on the Entity’s separate financial position, separate comprehensive income and separate cash flows.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has called our attention that would make us think that the separate condensed interim financial statements mentioned in the first paragraph of this report are not prepared, in all significant aspects, in accordance with the accounting framework established by the B.C.R.A.

Emphasis Paragraphs

Difference between the B.C.R.A. accounting reporting framework and the IFRS

Without changing our conclusion, we call the attention to Note 1.1 to the accompanying separate condensed interim financial statements, which describes the difference between the B.C.R.A.- and the IFRS-based accounting framework, considering that the application of Section 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” and IAS 29 were excluded by the B.C.R.A. from the accounting framework applicable to financial institutions.

First fiscal year of IAS 34 application

Without changing our conclusion, we call the attention to Note 1.1, which states that the separate condensed interim financial statements mentioned in the first paragraph have been prepared according to the accounting framework established by the B.C.R.A., pursuant to IAS 34 (with the exception described in such note), being this the first fiscal year in which the Entity applies those standards. The effects of the changes generated by the application of this new accounting basis are disclosed in Note 3. Items and amounts included in the reconciliations contained in such note are subject to changes that may arise as a result of variations in the IFRS to be finally applied and shall only be deemed final when the annual financial statements for this fiscal year are prepared.

Report on Compliance with Regulations in force

As required by the regulations in force, we report that:

a) The separate condensed interim financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. stem from accounting records kept, in all formal aspects, in compliance with legal regulations;

 


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b) The separate condensed interim financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. as of September 30, 2018 have been transcribed to the “Inventory and Balance Sheet” book and, insofar as concerns our field of competence, are in compliance with the provisions of the General Corporations Law, and pertinent resolutions of the B.C.R.A. and the National Securities Commission;

c) We have read the additional information to the notes to separate condensed interim financial statements required by Title IV, Chapter III, Article 12 of the regulations of the National Securities Commission, on which, insofar as concerns our field of competence, we have no observations to make.

d) As of September 30, 2018, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s accrued debt with the Argentine Integrated Social Security System, which stems from the accounting records, amounted to $62,955.25, which was not yet due at that date.

e) As required by Title IV, Section I, Chapter I, Article 2 of the Regulations of the National Securities Commission, we report that:

 

  e.1)

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s corporate purpose is exclusively related to financial and investment activities;

 

  e.2)

The equity investment in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. and Tarjetas Regionales S.A., the second one subject to the consolidated supervision requirements issued by the Argentine Central Bank (Communiqué “A” 2989, and complementary), represents 94.64% of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s assets, being the Company’s main asset.

 

  e.3)

91.15% of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s income stems from the share of profit (loss) of the entities mentioned in e.2).

 

  e.4)

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. holds a 100% equity interest in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. and an 83% equity interest in Tarjetas Regionales S.A., thus having control over such entities.

f) We have read the information included in Note 10.4.1 to the separate condensed interim financial statements as of September 30, 2018 regarding the requirements established by the National Securities Commission about the Minimum Shareholders’ Equity and the Minimum Liquidity, on which, insofar as concerns our field of competence, we have no observations to make.

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, November 27, 2018.

PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO. S.R.L.

 


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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S LIMITED REVIEW REPORT

To the Chairman and Directors of

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.

Legal Domicile: Tte. Gral. Juan D. Perón 430 – 25th floor

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

C.U.I.T. No. 30-70496280-7

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated condensed interim financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (hereinafter “the Entity”), which include the Consolidated Condensed Interim Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2018, the related Consolidated Condensed Interim Income Statement and Statement of Other Comprehensive Income for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2018, and the Consolidated Condensed Interim Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Cash Flows for the nine-month period then ended, as well as a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information included in notes and schedules supplementing them.

The amounts and other information for fiscal year 2017, and the related interim periods, are an integral part of the financial statements mentioned above and, therefore, shall be considered in relation with those financial statements.

Management’s Responsibility

The Entity’s Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the consolidated condensed interim financial statements, in accordance with the accounting framework established by the Argentine Central Bank (the B.C.R.A.). As mentioned in Note 1.1 to the accompanying financial statements, such accounting framework is based on applying the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and, particularly, the International Accounting Standard 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” (IAS 34), approved by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Such standards were adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (F.A.C.P.C.E.) and by the B.C.R.A., and were used in preparing the financial statements, with the exception of application of point 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS No. 9 and International Accounting Standard (IAS 29).

Scope of our Review

Our review was limited to the application of the procedures set forth in F.A.C.P.C.E.’s Technical Pronouncement No. 37 for the review of interim financial statements and the auditing standards issued by the B.C.R.A. for limited reviews. A review of interim financial statements mainly involves making inquiries to the Entity’s staff responsible for the preparation of the information included in the consolidated condensed interim financial statements and the performance of analytical procedures and other review procedures. The scope of this review is substantially more limited than an audit examination performed according to Argentine Audit Standard, therefore, a review does not allow us to be certain that we shall be informed of all significant issues that may be identified during an audit. Therefore, we do not express an audit opinion on the Entity’s consolidated financial position, consolidated comprehensive income and consolidated cash flows.

 


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Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has called our attention that would make us think that the consolidated condensed interim financial statements mentioned in the first paragraph of this report are not prepared, in all significant aspects, in accordance with the accounting framework established by the B.C.R.A.

Emphasis Paragraphs

Difference between the B.C.R.A. accounting reporting framework and the IFRS

Without changing our conclusion, we call attention to Note 1.1 to the accompanying consolidated condensed interim financial statements, which describes the difference between the B.C.R.A.- and the IFRS-based accounting framework, considering that the application of Section 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” and IAS 29 were excluded by the B.C.R.A. from the accounting framework applicable to financial institutions.

First fiscal year of IAS 34 application

Without changing our conclusion, we call attention to Note 1.1, which states that the consolidated condensed interim financial statements mentioned in the first paragraph have been prepared according to the accounting framework established by the B.C.R.A., pursuant to IAS 34 (with the exception described in such note), being the first fiscal year in which the Entity applies those standards. The effects of the changes generated by the application of this new accounting basis are disclosed in Note 3. Items and amounts included in the reconciliations contained in such note are subject to changes that may arise as a result of variations in the IFRS to be finally applied and shall only be deemed final when the annual financial statements for this fiscal year are prepared.

Report on the Compliance of Regulations in force

As required by the regulations in force, we report that:

a) The consolidated condensed interim financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. stem from accounting records kept, in all formal aspects, in compliance with legal regulations;

b) The consolidated condensed interim financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. as of September 30, 2018 have been transcribed to the “Inventory and Balance Sheet” book and, insofar as concerns our field of competence, are in compliance with the provisions of the General Corporations Law, and pertinent resolutions of the B.C.R.A. and the National Securities Commission;

c) We have read the Informative Review, on which, insofar as concerns field of competence, we have no observations to make.

d) As of September 30, 2018, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s accrued debt with the Argentine Integrated Social Security System, which stems from the accounting records, amounted to $62,955.25, which was not yet due at that date.

 


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e) As required by Title IV, Section I, Chapter I, Article 2 of the Regulations of the National Securities Commission, we report that:

 

  e.1)

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s corporate purpose is exclusively related to financial and investment activities;

 

  e.2)

The equity investment in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. and Tarjetas Regionales S.A., the second one subject to the consolidated supervision requirements issued by the Argentine Central Bank (Communiqué “A” 2989, and complementary), represents 94.64% of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s assets, being the Company’s main asset.

 

  e.3)

91.15% of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s income stems from the share of profit (loss) of the entities mentioned in e.2).

 

  e.4)

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. holds a 100% equity interest in Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. and an 83% equity interest in Tarjetas Regionales S.A., thus having control over such entities.

f) We have read the information included in Note 10.4.1 to the separate condensed interim financial statements as of September 30, 2018 regarding the requirements established by the National Securities Commission about the Minimum Shareholders’ Equity and the Minimum Liquidity, on which, insofar as concerns our field of competence, we have no observations to make.

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, November 27, 2018.

PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO. S.R.L.