EX-99.1 2 d68292dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

 

 

 

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, 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      7  
NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND BASIS FOR PREPARATION      9  
NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES      13  
NOTE 3. FAIR VALUES      13  
NOTE 4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS      17  
NOTE 5. FAIR VALUE DEBT SECURITIES WITH CHANGES TO INCOME      17  
NOTE 6. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS      17  
NOTE 7. REPO TRANSACTIONS      17  
NOTE 8. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS      18  
NOTE 9. NET LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING      18  
NOTE 10. OTHER DEBT SECURITIES      19  
NOTE 11. FINANCIAL ASSETS PLEDGED AS COLLATERAL      19  
NOTE 12. CURRENT INCOME TAX ASSETS      19  
NOTE 13. INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INSTRUMENTS      19  
NOTE 14. EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES      19  
NOTE 15. LEASES      20  
NOTE 16. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT      20  
NOTE 17. INTANGIBLE ASSETS      20  
NOTE 18. DEFERRED INCOME TAX ASSETS/LIABILITIES      20  
NOTE 19. ASSETS/LIABILITIES FOR INSURANCE CONTRACTS      21  
NOTE 20. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS      22  
NOTE 21. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS      22  
NOTE 22. DEPOSITS      23  
NOTE 23. FAIR VALUE LIABILITIES WITH CHANGES TO INCOME      23  
NOTE 24. OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES      23  
NOTE 25. LOANS FROM THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL BANK AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS      23  
NOTE 27. SUBORDINATED DEBT SECURITIES      28  
NOTE 28. PROVISIONS      28  
NOTE 29. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES      29  
NOTE 30. CAPITAL STOCK      29  
NOTE 31. INCOME STATEMENT BREAKDOWN      29  
NOTE 32. GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY QUOTATION DIFFERENCES      29  


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NOTE 33. OTHER OPERATING INCOME      30  
NOTE 34. UNDERWRITING INCOME FROM INSURANCE BUSINESS      30  
NOTE 35. LOAN LOSS PROVISION      30  
NOTE 36. PERSONNEL EXPENSES      30  
NOTE 37. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES      30  
NOTE 38. DEPRECIATION AND IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS      31  
NOTE 39. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES      31  
NOTE 40. INCOME TAX/DEFERRED TAX      31  
NOTE 41. DIVIDENDS      32  
NOTE 42. EARNINGS PER SHARE      32  
NOTE 43. SEGMENT REPORTING      32  
NOTE 44. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND RISK POLICIES      35  
NOTE 45. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS      35  
NOTE 46. OFF-BALANCE SHEET ITEMS      36  
NOTE 47. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS      37  
NOTE 48. ACQUISITION OF DEBT SECURITIES UNDER SECTION 35 BIS OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS LAW      39  
NOTE 49. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL BANK      39  
NOTE 50. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS      45  
SCHEDULE A – BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES      46  
SCHEDULE B – CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY STATUS AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED      48  
SCHEDULE C – CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING      49  
SCHEDULE D – BREAKDOWN BY TERM OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING      50  
SCHEDULE F – CHANGES IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT      51  
SCHEDULE F – CHANGES IN INVESTMENT PROPERTIES      53  
SCHEDULE G – CHANGES IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS      54  
SCHEDULE H – CONCENTRATION OF DEPOSITS      55  
SCHEDULE I – BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERM      56  
SCHEDULE J – CHANGES IN PROVISIONS      57  
SCHEDULE L – FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES      58  
SCHEDULE O – DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS      60  
SCHEDULE Q – INCOME STATEMENT BREAKDOWN      61  
SCHEDULE R – VALUE ADJUSTMENT BY LOSSES – ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES      63  
INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF MARCH 31, 2019      64  
SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET      69  
SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT      70  
SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME      71  
SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      72  
SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS      73  
NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND BASIS FOR PREPARATION      74  
NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES      77  


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NOTE 3. FAIR VALUES      78  
NOTE 4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS      79  
NOTE 5. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS      79  
NOTE 6. NET LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING      79  
NOTE 7. CURRENT INCOME TAX ASSETS      80  
NOTE 8. EQUITY INVESTMENTS      80  
NOTE 9. LEASES      81  
NOTE 10. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT      81  
NOTE 11. DEFERRED INCOME TAX ASSETS/LIABILITIES      81  
NOTE 12. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS      82  
NOTE 13. CURRENT INCOME TAX LIABILITIES      83  
NOTE 14. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES      83  
NOTE 15. CAPITAL STOCK      83  
NOTE 16. INCOME STATEMENT BREAKDOWN      83  
NOTE 17. GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY QUOTATION DIFFERENCES      84  
NOTE 18. OTHER OPERATING INCOME      84  
NOTE 19. PERSONNEL EXPENSES      84  
NOTE 20. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES      84  
NOTE 21. DEPRECIATION AND IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS      84  
NOTE 22. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES      85  
NOTE 23. INCOME TAX/DEFERRED TAX      85  
NOTE 24. DIVIDENDS      85  
NOTE 25. EARNINGS PER SHARE      85  
NOTE 26. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND RISK POLICIES      86  
NOTE 27. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS      86  
NOTE 28. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL BANK      87  
NOTE 29. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS      89  
SCHEDULE A – BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES      90  
SCHEDULE D – BREAKDOWN BY TERM OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING      91  
SCHEDULE F – CHANGES IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT      92  
SCHEDULE L – FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES      93  
SCHEDULE P – CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES      94  
SCHEDULE Q – INCOME STATEMENT BREAKDOWN      95  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      96  
SUPPLEMENTARY AND EXPLANATORY STATEMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS      98  
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY SYNDICS’ COMMITTEE      100  
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S LIMITED REVIEW REPORT      104  
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S LIMITED REVIEW REPORT      107  


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

Fiscal Year No. 21, commenced January 1, 2019

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

Principal Line of Business: Financial and Investment Activities

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

Sequential Number – Corporation Control Authority (I.G.J.): 1,671,058

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

Of Bylaws: September 30, 1999

Date of Latest Amendment to Bylaws: July 16, 2010

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

Information on the Controlling Company:

Company’s Name: EBA HOLDING S.A.

Principal Line of Business: Financial and Investment Activities

Interest Held by the Controlling Company in the Shareholders’ Equity as of 03.31.19: 19.71%

Interest Held by the Controlling Company in the Votes as of 03.31.19: 55.11%

Capital Status as of 03.31.19 (Note 30):

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 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

 

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

                     
  Items           Notes                   03.31.19                             12.31.18          
                                 

Assets

                               

Cash and Due from Banks

      4         131,824,102           143,309,428  

Cash

                25,994,782           21,189,989  

Financial Institutions and Correspondents

                105,829,320           122,119,439  

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

                103,580,007           119,190,612  

Other Local and Foreign Financial Institutions

                2,249,313           2,928,827  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

      5         108,810,103           75,989,171  

Derivative Instruments

      6         636,124           1,785,640  

Repo Transactions

      7         10,657,687           2,068,076  

Other Financial Assets

      8         10,261,632           8,990,443  

Net Loans and Other Financing

      9         301,476,655           286,952,476  

Non-financial Public Sector

                226           11,777  

Argentine Central Bank

                533           533  

Other Financial Institutions

                7,651,421           7,872,353  

To the Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

                293,824,475           279,067,813  

Other Debt Securities

      10         16,905,289           14,489,766  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

      11         16,703,234           10,817,492  

Current Income Tax Assets

      12         184,707           2,510,384  

Investments in Equity Instruments

      13         2,516,578           161,054  

Property, Plant and Equipment

      15 and 16         14,047,799           10,885,015  

Intangible Assets

      17         4,254,238           3,743,723  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

      18         899,574           867,785  

Assets for Insurance Contracts

      19         1,004,660           957,210  

Other Non-financial Assets

      20         2,131,461           1,314,408  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

      21         205,743           404,106  

Total Assets

                622,519,586           565,246,177  

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 BALANCE SHEET (Continued)

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

                    
  Items           Notes                     03.31.19                            12.31.18          
  Liabilities                                            

Deposits

        22           407,769,485          360,097,275  

Non-financial Public Sector

                    2,456,664          8,569,383  

Financial Sector

                    699,122          711,737  

Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

                    404,613,699          350,816,155  

Liabilities at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss

        23           3,584,269          2,144,664  

Derivative Financial Instruments

        6           1,876,088          1,835,789  

Repo Transactions

        7           6,016,088          1,948,559  

Other Financial Liabilities

        24           56,224,494          63,235,042  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

        25           14,626,842          19,446,028  

Debt Securities

        26           35,581,406          29,983,653  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

                    6,175,179          5,873,075  

Subordinated Debt Securities

        27           10,983,200          9,767,874  

Provisions

        28           1,556,590          1,449,323  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

        18           509,909          385,721  

Liabilities for Insurance Contracts

        19           1,170,943          1,103,220  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

        29           10,837,842          11,377,079  

Total Liabilities

                    556,912,335          508,647,302  

Shareholders’ Equity

                                  

Capital Stock

        30           1,426,765          1,426,765  

Non-capitalized Contributions

                    10,951,132          10,951,132  

Capital Adjustments

                    278,131          278,131  

Profit Reserves

                    25,024,870          25,024,870  

Retained Income

                    17,254,775          2,827,741  

Other Accumulated Comprehensive Loss

                    (263,862        (57,361

Net Income for the Period

        42           9,037,359          14,427,034  

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

                    63,709,170          54,878,312  

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

                    1,898,081          1,720,563  

Total Shareholders’ Equity

                                65,607,251                56,598,875  

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 INCOME STATEMENT

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

                                                      
  Items           Notes                     03.31.19                            03.31.18          

Interest Income

        31           21,981,626          11,059,021  

Interest Expenses

        31           (17,772,522        (4,888,824

Net Income from Interest

                    4,209,104          6,170,197  

Fee Income

        31           6,761,241          4,476,483  

Fee related Expenses

        31           (749,061        (560,739

Net Fee Income

                    6,012,180          3,915,744  

Net Income from Financial Instruments Measurement at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss

        31           15,718,455          1,846,981  

Income from Derecognition of Assets Measured at Amortized Cost

        31           16,268          15,777  

Gold and Foreign Currency Quotation Differences

        32           (47,855        774,770  

Other Operating Income

        33           6,493,748          1,454,348  

Underwriting Income from Insurance Business

        34           672,164          642,009  

Loan and Other Receivables Loss Provisions

        35           (7,561,394        (1,621,747

Net Operating Income

                    25,512,670          13,198,079  

Personnel Expenses

        36           (4,062,501        (3,095,064

Administrative Expenses

        37           (4,065,088        (2,924,700

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

        38           (568,644        (257,481

Other Operating Expenses

        39           (4,260,445        (2,444,862

Operating Income

                    12,555,992          4,475,972  

Share of Profit From Associates and Joint Ventures

                    -          -  

Income from Continuing Operations before Taxes

                    12,555,992          4,475,972  

Income Tax from Continuing Operations

        40           (3,341,115        (1,379,516

Net Income from Continuing Operations

                    9,214,877          3,096,456  

Income from Discontinued Operations

        21           -          74,776  

Income Tax from Discontinued Operations

        40           -          (22,882

Net Income for the Period

                    9,214,877          3,148,350  

Net Income for the Period Attributable to Owners of the parent Company

                    9,037,359          3,005,171  

Net Income for the Period Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

                                177,518                143,179  
                
                                                      
  Items           Notes             03.31.19            03.31.18  

Income per Share

        42                         

Net Income Attributable to Owners of the parent Company

                    9,037,359          3,005,171  

Net Income Attributable to Owners of the parent Company Adjusted for Dilution

                    9,037,359          3,005,171  

Weighted-Average of Ordinary Shares Outstanding for the Period

                    1,426,765          1,426,765  

Diluted Weighted-Average of Ordinary Shares Outstanding for the Period

                    1,426,765          1,426,765  

Basic Income per Share

                    6.33          2.11  

Diluted Income per Share

                                6.33                2.11  

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, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

                    
  Items              Notes                            03.31.19                                    03.31.18              

Net Income for the Period

                              9,214,877                3,148,350  

Items of Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) that may be Reclassified to Profit or Loss for the Period

                                                  

Income or Loss from Financial Instruments at Fair Value through OCI (Item 4.1.2a of IFRS 9)

                                                  

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

             31                (209,357              (14,425

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

                              (209,357              (14,425

Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

                              (209,357              (14,425

Total Comprehensive Income

                              9,005,520                3,133,925  

Total Comprehensive Income for the Period Attributable to Owners of the parent Company

                              8,828,002                2,990,746  

Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

                              177,518                143,179  

(*) 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, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Movements       Notes         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 12.31.18

            1,426,765         10,951,132         278,131         (57,361     -         340,979       24,683,891         17,254,775         54,878,312         1,720,563         56,598,875  

Total Comprehensive Income for the Period

            -         -         -                 -         -       -         -         -         -         -  

Net Income for the Period

    42       -         -         -         -       -         -       -         -         9,037,359         177,518         9,214,877  

Income from Sale of Fair Value Securities Through Changes in OCI from Subsidiaries

            -         -         -         2,856       -         -       -         -         2,856                   2,856  

Other Comprehensive Income for the Period

    31       -         -         -         (209,357     -         -       -         -         (209,357       -         (209,357

Balances as of 03.31.19

            1,426,765         10,951,132         278,131         (263,862     -         340,979       24,683,891         17,254,775         63,709,170         1,898,081         65,607,251  
                                                                                                                 

Balances as of 12.31.17

            1,426,765         10,951,132         278,131         17,279       -         315,679       17,074,889         11,157,210         41,221,085         1,935,196         43,156,281  

Purchase of Non-controlling Interests

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

Total Comprehensive Income for the Period

            -         -         -                 -         -       -                                          

Net Income for the Period

    42       -         -         -         -       -         -       -         3,005,171         3,005,171         143,179         3,148,350  

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Period

    31       -         -         -         (14,425     -         -       -         -         (14,425       -         (14,425

Balances as of 03.31.18

            1,426,765         10,951,132         278,131         2,854       -         315,679       17,579,722         14,162,381         44,716,664         1,573,542         46,290,206  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

  Items           Notes                       03.31.19                                03.31.18               

OPERATING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS

                            

Net Income for the Period before Income Tax

              12,555,992          4,475,972  

Adjustment to Obtain the Operating Activities Flows:

                            

Interest Income

              (21,981,626)          (11,059,021)  

Interest Expenses

              17,772,522          4,888,824  

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

              (15,718,455)          (1,846,981)  

Loan Loss Provisions

              7,561,394          1,621,727  

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

              568,644          257,481  

Other Allowances

              414,195          213,308  

Quotation Difference

              57,484          (601,675)  

Results from Associates and Joint Ventures

              -          -  

Loss from Derecognition of Assets Measured at Amortized Cost

              (16,268)          (15,777)  

Other Operations

              (379,419)          995,828  

Net Increases/(Decreases) from Operating Assets:

                            

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

              9,037,808          (1,368,185)  

Derivative Instruments

              1,951,758          387,888  

Repo Transactions

              183,829          9,152  

Other Financial Assets

              (377,860)          90,015  

Net Loans and Other Financing

                            

- Non-financial Public Sector

              11,551          (81)  

- Other Financial Institutions

              (65,545)          402,748  

- Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

              8,922,907          (2,623,322)  

Other Debt Securities

              (804,113)          (854,184)  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

              (4,493,969)          (2,525,522)  

Investments in Equity Instruments

              -          (12,709)  

Other Non-financial Assets

              (536,203)          (252,340)  

Net Increases/(Decreases) from Operating Liabilities:

                            

Deposits

                            

- Non-financial Public Sector

              (6,119,174)          1,328,624  

- Financial Sector

              (316,624)          50,263  

- Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

              17,645,474          (12,676,920)  

Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

              653,955          1,796,550  

Derivative Instruments

              24,272          (403,867)  

Repo Transactions

              3,079,816          883,791  

Other Financial Liabilities

              (11,206,947)          (4,657,433)  

Provisions

              (6,649)          (2,284)  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

              (550,763)          1,073,851  

Income Tax Collections/Payments

              (725,941)          (845,059)  

TOTAL OPERATING ACTIVITIES (A)

                  17,142,045            (21,269,338)  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

 

  Items

            Notes                           03.31.19                                  03.31.18             

INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS

                                

Payments:

                                

Purchase of PP&E, Intangible Assets and Other Assets

                  (862,616)          (524,348)  

Purchase of Non-controlling Interests

                  -          (924,140)  

Collections:

                                

Sale of PP&E, Intangible Assets and Other Assets

                  20,986          6,224  

Winding-up of Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures

                  -          248  

Other Collections Related to Investing Activities

                  2,348,630          31,552  

Discontinued Operations/Sale of Equity Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

                  -          909,921  

TOTAL INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES (B)

                  1,507,000          (500,543)  

FINANCING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS

                                

Payments:

                                

Unsubordinated Debt Securities

                  (2,711,599)          (946,410)  

Argentine Central Bank

                  (2,423)          (3,760)  

Subordinated Debt Securities

                  (387,647)          (195,560)  

Loans from Local Financial Institutions

                  (771,410)          (80,121)  

Banks and International Entities

                  (7,281,856)          -  

Other Payments Related to Financing Activities

                  (128,910)          (18,421)  

Collections:

                                

Unsubordinated Debt Securities

                  4,555,584          754,539  

Argentine Central Bank

                  -          365  

Loans from Local Financial Institutions

                  101,880          282,950  

Banks and International Entities

                  932,186          1,461,304  

Other Collections Related to Financing Activities

                  -          120,152  

TOTAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES (C)

                  (5,694,195)          1,375,038  

EFFECT OF CHANGES IN EXCHANGE RATE (D)

                  13,357,725          2,740,094  

INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH, NET (A+B+C+D)

                  26,312,575          (17,654,749)  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR

       4          225,858,938          89,367,283  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT PERIOD-END

             4                252,171,513                71,712,534  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND BASIS FOR PREPARATION

 

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (individually referred to as the “Company” and jointly with its subsidiaries as 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. (“Banco Galicia” or the “Bank”). Banco Galicia is a private-sector bank that offers a full spectrum of financial services to both 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 pursuant to the Minutes of the Board of Directors’ Meeting No. 585, dated May 9, 2019.

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 Argentine National Securities Commission (“C.N.V.”) regulations, the Group 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 investment in the Bank and Tarjetas Regionales S.A., the latter being subject to the consolidated supervision requirements set forth by the Argentine Central Bank (Communiqué “A” 2989, and complementary), accounts for 94.75% of the Company’s assets, comprising the Company’s main asset.

 

-

97.29% of the Company’s income is derived from its share of profit (loss) in the entities referred to in the preceding paragraph;

 

-

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 D” “A” 5541, as amended, set forth a convergence plan towards compliance with 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 on or after January 1, 2018, except for item 5.5 (Impairment) of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”, and IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies”, both of which have been temporarily waived until January 1, 2020, at which time entities will be required to apply the provisions on Impairment of Financial Assets and restatement of financial statements in constant currency.

In addition, as described in Note 21, as concerns the measurement of our equity interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. at fair value, the Argentine Regulatory Agency of Financial and Foreign Exchange Institutions has required that such value recognized be reduced to the portion of cash actually received upon the sale.

1.2.        BASIS FOR PREPARATION

These consolidated condensed interim financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 were prepared in accordance with the IFRS-based accounting framework set forth by the Argentine Central Bank and described in Note 1.1., and according to the provisions of IAS 34 “Interim Financing Reporting.” These consolidated condensed interim financial statements do not include all such information required to prepare a full set of annual financial statements, and users are encouraged to read them jointly with the Company’s annual financial statements as of December 31, 2018.

It has been concluded that these consolidated condensed interim financial statements fairly present the Group’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows, according to the IFRS-based accounting framework set forth by the Argentine Central Bank, as described in Note 1.2(a)—Measurement Unit. Net income (loss) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 is not necessarily reflective of a proportional share in the Group’s income (loss) for the full fiscal year.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

The accounting principles are consistent with those used in the financial statements as of December 2018, except for a change in the accounting principles applicable to leases, as described in Note 1.2(c).

The accounting principles have been consistently applied to all entities comprising the Group.

(a)        Measurement Unit

The Group’s consolidated condensed interim financial statements reflect the effects of the changes in the purchasing power of currency until February 28, 2003, the date on which the adjustment for inflation was discontinued, as required by Communiqué “A” 3921 of the Argentine Central Bank.

Law No. 27468 enacted in November 2018 abrogated the prohibition to present the financial statements adjusted for inflation, as established by Decree 664/2003, entrusting each regulatory agency with its application. On February 22, 2019, through Communiqué “A” 6651, the Argentine Central Bank established that entities subject to its control shall restate the financial statements into constant currency for fiscal years commencing on or after January 1, 2020.

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 restated 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, in general terms, 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 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. The 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.

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

The Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (F.A.C.P.C.E.) through Resolution J.G.539/18 and the Professional Council in Economic Sciences of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A.) through Resolution C.D. 107/2018 have pointed out that, effective since fiscal years ending on July 1, 2018 and thereafter, entities reporting under IFRS will be required to apply the inflation adjustment since the conditions for such application have been satisfied. In addition, on December 26, 2018, the C.N.V. issued General Resolution No. 777/2018 authorizing the issuing entities to present accounting information in constant currency for annual financial statements for interim and special periods ending on December 31, 2018 and thereafter, except for financial institutions and insurance companies.

IAS 29 has not been applied in these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, in compliance with the provisions set forth by Argentine Central Bank’s Communiqué “A” 6651 referred to above. Therefore, in reading and analyzing these financial statements, users should consider the last years’ cumulative inflation rates and certain macroeconomic variables affecting the Group’s business, including labor costs and prices for supplies.

The application of IAS 29 “ “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” has overall effects on these consolidated condensed interim financial statements. Accordingly, the reported amounts would be significantly affected. The Group’s shareholders’ equity and its comprehensive results of operations as of March 31, 2019 would amount to approximately $74,477 million and $4,089 million, respectively.

(b)        Disclosure Criteria

Comparative information related to the consolidated condensed interim Balance Sheet, and notes to the consolidated condensed interim statements and consolidated schedules corresponds to the previous fiscal year-end, while comparative information related to the consolidated condensed interim Income Statement, consolidated condensed interim Statement of other Comprehensive Income, consolidated condensed interim Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and consolidated condensed interim Statement of Cash Flows corresponds to the same period of the previous fiscal year.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

The figures from the financial statements presented in comparative format have been subject to certain reclassifications for the sake of a consistent disclosure with the figures for the reporting period.

(c)         Foreign Currency Translation

 

-

Functional Currency and Reporting Currency

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

 

-

Transactions and Balances

Transactions in foreign currency are translated to functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction or valuation dates when such 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 “Gold and Foreign Currency Quotation Differences,” except when deferred in equity as in the case of qualifying cash flow hedges, where applicable.

Balances 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 March 31, 2019, December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018, balances in U.S. Dollars were converted applying the reference exchange rate ($43.3533, $ 37.8083 and $ 20.1433, 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 the swap rates reported by the Argentine Central Bank.

 

(d)

New Accounting Standards, Amendments and Interpretations issued by the IASB that Have Been Adopted by the Group

The Group has adopted the following standards for the first time as of January 1, 2019:

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 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 Group leases several properties and equipment. Generally, these lease agreements are entered into for fixed terms ranging from one to 20 years, but in some cases there might be price agreements for shorter periods, with optional renewal. Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a broad variety of different terms and conditions. Lease agreements do not include covenants, but the leased assets may not be used as loan collateral.

Leases are recognized as a right-of-use asset with its related liability on the date on which the leased asset becomes available for use by the Group. The right-of-use asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the asset’s useful life and the term of the lease. Lease liabilities are recorded at amortized cost.

Lease assets and liabilities are initially measured at their present values. Lease liabilities include the net present value of the following lease payments:

 

  -

Fixed payments (including in-substance fixed lease payments), net of lease incentives receivable;

 

  -

Variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate;

 

  -

Amounts expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees;

 

  -

The exercise price of a purchase option if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option; and

 

  -

Payments of penalties on early termination, if the lease term reflects the lessee exercising that option.

Lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease, if that rate can be readily determined, or otherwise the Group’s incremental borrowing rate.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, which include the following:

 

  -

The lease liability amount at initial measurement;

 

  -

Lease payments made at or before the commencement of the lease (less any lease incentives received);

 

  -

Any initial direct costs; and

 

  -

Any repair costs.

Payments associated with short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis. Short-term leases are agreements for a term of 12 months or less. Assets of low-value are small physical spaces for the placement of equipment owned by the Group.

As of the adoption date, the Group recognized the lease liability related to leases classified as operating leases under IAS 17. These liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining payments, discounted using the incremental borrowing rate as of January 1, 2018. The rate weighted average is 37.94% for Argentine peso-denominated contracts and 8.60% for contracts denominated in foreign currency.

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 became effective for fiscal years commencing on or after January 1, 2019. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Group.

Prepayment Features with Negative Compensation – Amendment to IFRS 9: This amendment to IFRS 9 enables entities to measure at amortized cost some prepayable financial assets with negative compensation. The assets affected, which include some loans and debt securities, would otherwise have been measured at fair value through profit or loss to qualify for amortized cost measurement, the negative compensation must be “reasonable compensation for early termination of the contract” and the asset must be held within a ‘held to collect’ business model. Entities are required to apply this amendment to IFRS 9 for fiscal years commencing on or after January 1, 2019. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact for the Group.

Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures – Amendments to IAS 28: The amendments clarify the accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures for which the equity method is not applied. Entities shall account for such investments according to IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” rather than applying the requirements for impairment set out in IAS 28 “Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures”. Entities are required to apply the amendments to IAS 28 for fiscal years commencing on or after January 1, 2019. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact.

Annual Improvements to IFRS 2015–2017 Cycle: The following improvements were agreed to in December 2017.

 

IFRS 3: The amendments to IFRS 3 clarified that obtaining control of a joint operation is a business combination achieved in stages.

 

IFRS 11: The amendments to IFRS 11 clarified that the party obtaining control of a business that is a joint operation should not remeasure its previously held interest in that joint operation.

 

IAS 12: The amendments to IAS 12 clarified that the tax consequences of dividends on financial instruments classified as equity should be recognized in profit or loss where the transactions or events that generated distributable profits are recognized.

 

IAS 23: The amendments to IAS 23 clarified that if any specific borrowing is recorded after the qualifying asset is ready for its intended use or sale, then that borrowing becomes part of the funds that an entity borrows generally.

Entities are required to apply these amendments for fiscal years commencing on or after January 1, 2019. The Group believes that the application of this standard would not have a material impact on the Group.

 

(e)

New Accounting Standards and Amendments issued by the IASB that Have Not Been Adopted by the Group

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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Below is a detail of the new standards, changes and interpretations which have been published but have not yet come into force for fiscal years commencing on or after January 1, 2019, and which have not been adopted earlier.

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 January 1, 2021. The Group is assessing the potential impact that this standard may have on its financial statements.

Sale or Contributions of Assets Between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture – Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28: The IASB made limited amendments to IFRS 10 “Consolidated Financial Statements” and IAS 28 “Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures”. The amendments clarify the accounting for sales or contributions of assets between the investor and its associates and joint ventures. This confirms that the accounting treatment depends on whether non-monetary assets sold or contributed to the associate or joint venture constitute a “business” (as defined in IFRS 3).

When non-monetary assets constitute a business, the investor will recognize the gain or loss on the sale or contribution of assets. If assets do not constitute a business, the gain or loss is recognized by the investor only up to the amount recognized by the other investor in the associate or joint venture. The amendments apply prospectively.

The IASB has decided to defer the date of application of this amendment until it completes its research project on the equity method of accounting.

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.

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.

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 for the period. Therefore, estimates are made in order to calculate, at a given time, the recoverable value of assets, the loan loss provisions and provisions for other contingencies, the depreciation charges and the income tax charge, among other things. Future actual results may differ from estimates and assessments made as of the date these consolidated condensed interim financial statements were prepared.

In preparing these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, the critical judgments made by the Group in applying the accounting policies and the sources of information used for the respective estimates are the same as those applied to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.

NOTE 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.

Fair Value Level 1: The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as, publicly-traded derivatives, Debt Securities 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 within 5 business days from the valuation date and there is an active market for the instrument, it will be included in Level 1. Otherwise, it will be valued in Level 2.

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 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. If the variables to determine the price are not observable, the instrument will be valued in Level 3.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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 for unquoted equity instruments and unquoted financial instruments.

That is to say, when observable market prices are not available for validation, the instrument will be transferred into Level 3. Only when an instrument has an observable quoted price in the market, it will return to Level 1 and will keep that Level while it continues to be quoted. This is known as transfer among levels.

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 used to determine the fair value Level 2 is based on inputs other than the quoted price included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, both directly (i.e., prices) and indirectly (i.e., price derivatives). 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.

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, and 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;

 

  (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.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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

 

  Instruments Portfolio as of 03.31.19            Fair Value Level 1                Fair Value Level 2                Fair Value Level 3    
                                     

Assets

                                   

- Argentine Central Bank’s Bills and Notes

        18,779,072           80,700,777           -  

- Government Securities

        8,593,677           48,136           196,781  

- Private Securities

        105,056           -           386,604  

- Derivative Instruments

        -           636,124           -  

- Other Financial Assets

        2,927,299           39,000           -  

- Other Debt Securities(*)

        10,662,088           -           -  

- Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

        8,876,005           -           -  

- Equity Instruments

        50,817           -           2,465,761  

Liabilities

                                   

- Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

        3,584,269           -           -  

- Derivative Instruments

        -           1,876,088           -  

Total

          46,409,745             79,547,949             3,049,146  

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

 

  Instruments Portfolio as of 12.31.18           Fair Value Level 1               Fair Value Level 2               Fair Value Level 3    
                                  

Assets

                                

- Argentine Central Bank’s Bills and Notes

       54,008          70,097,764          -  

- Government Securities

       2,952,344          1,278,048          469,414  

- Private Securities

       308,755          36,270          792,568  

- Derivative Instruments

       -          1,785,640          -  

- Other Financial Assets

       4,264,431          39,000          -  

- Other Debt Securities(*)

       9,129,045          -          -  

- Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

       3,184,346          275,366          -  

- Equity Instruments

       26,795          -          134,259  

Liabilities

                                

- Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

       1,366,785          777,879          -  

- Derivative Instruments

       -          1,835,789          -  

Total

         18,552,939            70,898,420            1,396,241  

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

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

 

  Level 3        12.31.18            Transfers(*)           Purchases            Sales           Income (Loss)            03.31.19  
                                                                     

- Government Securities

        469,414             (177,728          2,405,385             (2,503,258          2,968             196,781  

- Private Securities

        792,568             63,188            743,213             (1,218,728          6,363             386,604  

- Equity Instruments

      134,259           (15,704        2,346,763           -          443           2,465,761  

Total

        1,396,241             (130,244          5,495,361             (3,721,986          9,774             3,049,146  

(*) They include the movements of levels of financial instruments classified as fair value Level 3, as described above.

 

 

     
  Level 3        12.31.17            Transfers(*)           Purchases            Sales           Income (Loss)            12.31.18  
                                                                     

- Government Securities

        165,214             1,032,909            8,448,863             (9,311,230          133,658             469,414  

- Private Securities

        976,700             320,265            5,314,682             (6,144,835          325,756             792,568  

- Equity Instruments

      56,684           -          -           -          77,575           134,259  

Total

        1,198,598             1,353,174            13,763,545             (15,456,065          536,989             1,396,241  

(*) They include the movements of levels of financial instruments classified as fair value Level 3, as described above.

The Group’s policy is to recognize transfers among fair value levels only as of period/year-end. They resulted from the transfer to Level 3 of the instruments that do not have observable valuation prices and the movement to Level 1 of the instruments that have observable quoted price in the market as of period/year-end. That is to say, the Level 1 instrument was no longer quoted and, therefore, was transferred to Level 3 and vice versa.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Below is the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the main assets and liabilities recorded at amortized cost, as of the dates indicated below:

 

  Assets/(Liabilities) Accounts as of March 31, 2019         Carrying Amount           Fair Value  

  Assets

                         

Cash and Due from Banks

       131,824,102          131,824,102  

Net Loans and Other Financing

       301,476,655          303,619,268  

Other Financial Assets

       10,261,632          10,832,194  

Other Debt Securities

       16,905,289          16,865,393  

Repo Transactions

       10,657,687          10,657,687  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

       16,703,234          16,703,234  

Liabilities

                     

Deposits

       407,769,485          407,036,768  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

       14,626,842          14,210,950  

Debt Securities Issued

       35,581,406          34,531,623  

Subordinated Debt Securities

       10,983,200          10,362,875  

Repo Transactions

       6,016,088          5,981,815  

Other Financial Liabilities

         56,224,494            56,224,490  
              
  Assets/(Liabilities) Accounts as of December 31, 2018         Carrying Amount           Fair Value  

  Assets

                       

Cash and Due from Banks

       143,309,428          143,309,428  

Net Loans and Other Financing

       286,952,476          289,581,428  

Other Financial Assets

       8,990,443          8,990,443  

Other Debt Securities

       14,489,766          14,631,751  

Repo Transactions

       2,068,076          2,068,076  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

       10,817,492          10,817,492  

Liabilities

                     

Deposits

       360,097,275          359,875,025  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

       19,446,028          17,689,372  

Debt Securities Issued

       29,983,653          29,269,086  

Subordinated Debt Securities

       9,767,874          8,513,061  

Repo Transactions

       1,948,559          1,944,965  

Other Financial Liabilities

         63,235,042            63,235,113  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

NOTE 4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

The table below shows a breakdown of items comprising cash and cash equivalents:

 

                       03.31.19                                   12.31.18                                   03.31.18                                   12.31.17              
                                             

Cash and Due from Banks

       131,824,102          143,309,428          46,441,210          58,955,287  

Argentine Central Bank’s Bills and Notes Maturing within up to 90 Days

       99,937,999          70,117,158          14,955,913          16,920,090  

Receivables from Reverse Repo Transactions

       10,606,698          2,057,558          4,492,816          9,654,517  

Local Interbank Loans

       -          938,000          1,231,778          935,000  

Overnight Placements in Banks Abroad

       3,827,692          5,300,681          1,461,845          288,991  

Mutual Funds

       5,614,713          3,850,114          2,339,553          2,416,294  

Government Securities

       -          -          780,141          -  

Time Deposits

       360,309          285,999          9,278          197,104  

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

         252,171,513            225,858,938            71,712,534            89,367,283  

Related-party information is disclosed in Note 47.

NOTE 5. FAIR VALUE DEBT SECURITIES WITH CHANGES TO INCOME

 

The Group’s fair value debt securities with changes to income are detailed in Schedule A.

NOTE 6. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

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

 

                Underlying Asset                    Type of Settlement                    03.31.19(*)                    12.31.18(*)      

Forward Purchase – Sale of Foreign Currency

                                               

Purchases

        Foreign currency           Daily difference           34,189,231           38,861,567  

Sales

        Foreign currency           Daily difference           37,013,871           32,277,374  

Purchases by Customers

        Foreign currency           Daily difference           28,860,993           3,673,954  

Sales by Customers

        Foreign currency           Daily difference           12,169,850           10,156,620  

Interest Rate Swaps

                                               

Swaps

        Others           Other           460,242           460,242  

Cross Currency Swaps

        Others           Other           30,941           1,561  

Repo Transactions

                                               

Forward Purchases

       
Government
Securities
 
 
       
With delivery of the
underlying asset
 
 
        6,121,089           1,965,824  

Forward Sales

         
Government
Securities
 
 
         
With delivery of the
underlying asset
 
 
          10,673,453             2,061,516  

(*) Notional values.

See Schedule O for further details.

NOTE 7. REPO TRANSACTIONS

 

As of the indicated dates, the Group maintains the following repo transactions:

 

                        03.31.19                                    12.31.18              
                         

Receivables from Reverse Repo Transactions of Government Securities

        10,606,698           2,057,558  

Accrued Interest Payable on Reverse Repo Transactions

        50,989           10,518  
                         

Total Reverse Repo Transactions

          10,657,687             2,068,076  
                
            03.31.19            12.31.18  
                         

Payables for Repo Transactions of Government Securities

        5,995,016           1,943,805  

Accrued Interest Payable on Repo Transactions

        21,072           4,754  
                         

Total Repo Transactions

          6,016,088             1,948,559  

The Group maintains repo transactions for which it performs the spot sale of a security with the related forward purchase thereof, thus substantially retaining all the risks and benefits associated with the instruments and recognizing them in “Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral” at period-end, as the provisions set out in point 3.4.2 (Derecognition of Assets) of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”) are not met.

 

                        03.31.19                                    12.31.18              
                         

Reverse Repo Transactions Carried in Off-Balance Sheet Items

        10,673,453           2,061,516  

Repo Transactions Carried in Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

          5,977,933             1,965,824  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

The residual values of assets transferred under repo transactions are disclosed in Note 6 and Schedule O.

NOTE 8. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

As of the indicated dates, the balances of “Other Financial Assets” relate to:

 

                        03.31.19                                   12.31.18              
                        

Debtors from Spot Sales of Foreign Currency Pending Settlement

        1,178,524          1,947,184  

Debtors from Spot Sales of Government Securities Pending Settlement

        4,957,693          1,607,601  

Sundry Debtors

        2,651,321          842,453  

Mutual Funds

        2,927,298          4,264,431  

Others

        442,721          363,951  

Less: Allowances for Loan Losses

        (1,895,925        (35,177

Total

          10,261,632            8,990,443  

Related-party information is disclosed in Note 47.

Changes in the “Allowances for Loan Losses” related to “Other Financial Assets” are disclosed in Schedule R.

NOTE 9. NET LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

“Net Loans and Other Financing” break down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                        03.31.19                                   12.31.18              
                        

Non-financial Public Sector

        226          11,777  

Argentine Central Bank

        533          533  

Financial Institutions

        7,651,421          7,942,382  

Loans

        7,651,421          7,942,382  

Other Financing

        -          -  

Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

        309,674,214          290,412,287  

Loans

        300,233,763          283,543,722  

Overdrafts

        12,891,157          14,430,578  

Promissory Notes

        35,208,337          36,020,263  

Mortgage Loans

        11,954,985          11,793,007  

Collateral Loans

        953,891          997,958  

Personal Loans

        28,464,892          29,144,931  

Credit Card Loans

        115,488,093          113,395,362  

Other Loans

        90,989,548          74,793,302  

Accrued Interest, Adjustments and Quotation Differences Receivable

        6,241,799          5,388,298  

Documented Interest

        (1,958,939        (2,419,977

Financial Leases

        2,206,680          2,198,047  

Other Financing

        7,233,771          4,670,518  

Less: Allowances

        (15,849,739)          (11,414,503)  

Total

          301,476,655            286,952,476  

“Net Loans and Other Financing” are classified by status and guarantees received in Schedule B.

The concentration of “Net Loans and Other Financing” is detailed in Schedule C.

The breakdown by term of “Net Loans and Other Financing” is detailed in Schedule D.

Changes in the “Allowances for Loan Losses” related to “Net Loans and Other Financing” are disclosed in Schedule R.

Related-party information is disclosed in Note 47.

Expected Credit Loss Model – Application of Point 5.5 (Impairment) of IFRS 9

Such application is temporarily waived until January 1, 2020 (see Note 1.1.). In compliance with the schedule established by the Argentine Central Bank, the Group is currently reviewing the calculation method. The effective standards on “Minimum Allowances for Loan Losses” set out in Section 8 of the Liquidity and Solvency Circular (LISOL) have been applied to calculate allowances for loan losses, as required by the Argentine Central Bank. As of the previous fiscal year-end, total allowances measured in accordance with the expected credit loss model would have increased by approximately $4,300 million.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

NOTE 10. OTHER DEBT SECURITIES

 

The Group’s “Other Debt Securities” are detailed in Schedule A.

Changes in the “Allowances for Loan Losses” related to “Other Debt Securities” are detailed in Schedule R.

NOTE 11. FINANCIAL ASSETS PLEDGED AS COLLATERAL

 

“Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral” are valued according to their underlying asset for the periods/fiscal year under analysis and break down as follows:

 

                        03.31.19                                    12.31.18              
                         

Deposits as Collateral

        5,074,058           3,663,499  

Special Escrow Accounts at the Argentine Central Bank

        5,399,953           5,188,169  

Forward Purchases of Monetary Regulation Instruments

        -           53,736  

Equity Instruments

        108,134           -  

Others

        6,121,089           1,912,088  
                         

Total

          16,703,234             10,817,492  

Restricted assets are detailed in Note 49.

NOTE 12. CURRENT INCOME TAX ASSETS

 

As of the indicated dates, the balances of “Current Income Tax Assets” relate to:

 

                        03.31.19                                    12.31.18              
                         

Tax Advances

          184,332             2,510,384  

Minimum Presumed Income Tax – Tax Credit

        375           -  
                         

Total

          184,707             2,510,384  

NOTE 13. INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INSTRUMENTS

 

The Group’s “Investments in Equity Instruments” are detailed in Schedule A.

NOTE 14. EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

 

14.1.        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 %  
               03.31.19                          12.31.18                          03.31.18                          12.31.18          
                                             

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

       668,549,353          668,549,353          100.00          100.00  

Cobranzas Regionales S.A.

       8,300          8,300          83.00          83.00  

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 Saturno Créditos

       -          -          100.00          100.00  

Ondara S.A.

       13,636,990          13,636,990          83.85          83.85  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

       185,653          185,653          100.00          100.00  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

       2,344          2,344          83.00          83.00  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

         894,552,668            894,552,668            83.00            83.00  

14.2.        Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

“Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures” break down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                          03.31.19                                     12.31.18              
                        

Others

              56                56  

Allowances

        (56        (56
                        

Total

              -                -  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

NOTE 15. LEASES

 

The “Property, Plant and Equipment” account includes the following amounts in which the Group is lessee.

Changes in “Property, Plant and Equipment” are detailed in Schedule F.

NOTE 16. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

Changes in “Property, Plant and Equipment” are detailed in Schedule F.

The carrying amounts of “Property, Plant and Equipment” do not exceed their recoverable values.

NOTE 17. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Changes in “Intangible Assets” are detailed in Schedule G.

The carrying amounts of “Intangible Assets” do not exceed their recoverable values.

NOTE 18. DEFERRED INCOME TAX ASSETS/LIABILITIES

 

Changes in “Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities” during the period/fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows:

Deferred Tax Assets

 

  Item            12.31.18              Charge to
Income
             Allowance for
Impairment
             Others              03.31.19  

Valuation of Securities

        (17,800)           -           -           -           (17,800)  

Other Financial Assets

        (1,026)           (38,391)           -           -           (39,417)  

Net Loans and Other Financing

        775,315           -           -           -           775,315  

Property, Plant and Equipment

        (16,953)           356           -           -           (16,597)  

Tax Loss Carry-forwards

        3,288           -           -           -           3,288  

Other Non-financial Assets

        15,796           81,296           -           -           97,092  

Other Financial Liabilities

        18,969           (1,638)           -           -           17,331  

Provisions

        71,237           -           -           -           71,237  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

        13,746           -           -           -           13,746  

Quotation Difference

        3,710           177           -           -           3,887  

Others

        1,503           (10,011)           -           -           (8,508)  

Totals

              867,785                 31,789                 -                 -                 899,574  

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

 

                             
  Item            12.31.18              Charge to
Income
             Allowance for
Impairment
             Others              03.31.19  

Valuation of Securities

        (126,523)           22,702           -           -           (103,821)  

Other Financial Assets

        (28,713)           (66,093)           -           -           (94,806)  

Net Loans and Other Financing

        495,974           (386)           -           -           495,588  

Property, Plant and Equipment

        (1,323,970)           (11,868)           -           -           (1,335,838)  

Intangible Assets

        (27,310)           38           -           -           (27,272)  

Other Non-financial Assets

        (33,414)           16,625           -           -           (16,789)  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

        (60,340)           -           -           -           (60,340)  

Subordinated Debt Securities

        (17,597)           (157,071)           -           -           (174,668)  

Provisions

        332,015           82,226           -           -           414,241  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

        404,044           (10,361)           -           -           393,683  

Others

        113           -           -           -           113  

Totals

              (385,721)                 (124,188)                 -                 -                 (509,909)  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

  Item            12.31.17              Charge to
Income
             Allowance for
Impairment
             Others              12.31.18  

Valuation of Securities

        (13,164)           (5,460)           -           824           (17,800)  

Other Financial Assets

        -           -           -           (1,026)           (1,026)  

Net Loans and Other Financing

        554,489           220,611           -           215           775,315  

Property, Plant and Equipment

        (10,901)           (6,081)           -           29           (16,953)  

Intangible Assets

        (47)           47           -           -           -  

Tax Loss Carry-forwards

        157           3,838           (3,764)           3,057           3,288  

Other Non-financial Assets

        21,951           (5,704)           -           (451)           15,796  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

        -           (3,301)           1,876           1,425           -  

Other Financial Liabilities

        19,067           181           -           (279)           18,969  

Provisions

        47,717           23,520           -           -           71,237  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

        1,382           16,039           -           (3,675)           13,746  

Quotation Difference

        3,758           (48)           -           -           3,710  

Others

        (64)           1,574           -           (7)           1,503  

Totals

              624,345                 245,216                 (1,888)                 112                 867,785  

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

 

                             
  Item            12.31.17              Charge to
Income
             Allowance for
Impairment
             Others              12.31.18  

Valuation of Securities

        11,323           137,846           -           -           (126,523)  

Other Financial Assets

        (25,240)           (4,499)           -           1,026           (28,713)  

Net Loans and Other Financing

        269,774           226,200           -           -           495,974  

Property, Plant and Equipment

        (1,355,552)           -           -           (5,260)           (1,323,970)  

Intangible Assets

        210,993           36,842           -           -           (27,310)  

Other Non-financial Assets

        (30,231)           (3,634)           -           451           (33,414)  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

        (244,277)           185,362           -           (1,425)           (60,340)  

Subordinated Debt Securities

        (13,770)           (3,827)           -           -           (17,597)  

Provisions

        100,070           231,945           -           -           332,015  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

        335,205           69,216           -           (377)           404,044  

Others

        (1,499)           81           -           1,531           113  

Totals

              (743,204)                 361,537                 -                 (4,054)                 (385,721)  

In addition, the expiration dates of tax loss carry-forwards are as follows:

 

            Year of Generation            Amount              Year Due              Deferred Tax Assets  

                         2018

        1,203           2013           361  

                         2018

        22,306           2023           6,692  
                23,509                                   7,053  

An allowance for impairment has been set for the deferred tax asset as of March 31, 2019, amounting to $3,764, as it is believed that the recovery thereof is not likely as of the date of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

NOTE 19. ASSETS/LIABILITIES FOR INSURANCE CONTRACTS

 

Assets related to insurance contracts as of the indicated dates are detailed as follows:

 

  Assets for Insurance Contracts                03.31.19                      12.31.18      
                         

Premiums Receivable

              979,018                 938,922  

Receivables from Reinsurers

              10,066                 5,361  

Others

              6,087                 2,455  

Allowances

        9,489           10,472  

Total

              1,004,660                 957,210  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Liabilities related to insurance contracts as of the indicated dates are detailed as follows:

 

  Liabilities for Insurance Contracts             03.31.19                   12.31.18      
                       

Debts with Insureds

         364,327            373,600  

Debts with Reinsurers

         26,435            9,702  

Debts with Co-insurers

         1,939            2,639  

Debts with Insurance Brokers

         182,320            185,930  

Statutory Reserves

         595,922            571,225  

Unpaid Losses to Be Borne by Reinsurers (Offset Account)

       -          (39,876

Total

         1,170,943            1,103,220  

NOTE 20. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

“Other Non-financial Assets” break down as follows:

 

               03.31.19                   12.31.18      
                       

Payments in Advance of Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

         2,019            2,071  

Payments in Advance to Personnel

         8,115            50,385  

Tax Credits

         335,267            115,572  

Payments in Advance

         960,644            449,374  

Advances for Purchase of Assets

         83,578            83,167  

Other Miscellaneous Assets Measured at Cost

         507,278            395,735  

Assets Acquired through Foreclosures

         30,182            14,762  

Impairment of Assets Acquired through Foreclosures

         (15,477          -  

Investment Properties(*)

         156,982            156,982  

Others

       62,873          46,360  

Total

         2,131,461            1,314,408  

(*) Changes in “Investment Properties” are detailed in Schedule F.

Related-party information is disclosed in Note 47.

NOTE 21. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

The Group has classified the following assets as “Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations”:

 

               03.31.19                   12.31.18      
                       

Equity Investments

                         

Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.

       -          212,831  

Other Debt Securities

                     

Financial Trust Crecere III, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII

       203,415          188,947  

Property, Plant and Equipment

                     

Real Estate

       2,328          2,328  

Total

         205,743            404,106  

Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.:

As of December 31, 2018, the Group classified its equity interest in Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. as assets held for sale, the book value of which as of such date amounted to $ 212,831.

Under the framework of the divestment commitment undertaken by Prisma Medios de Pago S.A. and its shareholders with respect to the Argentine Commission of Competence Defense, on February 1, 2019, Banco Galicia transferred its 3,182,444 book-entry common shares, with face value of $1 each and one vote per share, to AL ZENITH (Netherlands) B.V. (an affiliate of Advent International Global Private Equity), equivalent to Banco Galicia’s 51% equity interest in that company.

The estimated total price of the transaction amounted to approximately U.S. $106,258, out of which Banco Galicia received U.S. $63,073 on February 1, 2019 (the date on which the shares were transferred). The remainder of the purchase price, approximately U.S. $43,185, will be payable during the next 5 years and has been fully included in a provision, as required by the Argentine Central Bank. To date, the parties are in the process of determining the final price, in accordance with the terms of the respective share purchase agreement.

Furthermore, the remaining 49% interest was reclassified to Private Securities at Fair Value with Changes in Income under the item Investments in Equity Instruments, for the conditions set out in IFRS 5 to qualify as a non-current asset held for sale are not met. The fair value of Prisma S.A. as of December 31, 2018 has been measured on the basis of

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

two appraisals from independent consulting firms. As required by the Argentine Regulatory Agency of Financial and Foreign Exchange Institutions, the value recognized in respect of such equity interest was written down to the portion of cash actually received upon the sale. However, the measurement criteria applied are subject to review during the fiscal year. In addition, the Group is entitled to a put option in the equity interest as of the fiscal year-end, which valuation is currently being determined.

NOTE 22. DEPOSITS

 

Deposits break down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                       03.31.19                                   12.31.18              
                           

In Pesos

       226,200,221          197,429,716  

Checking Accounts

       39,512,754          39,854,371  

Savings Accounts

       56,157,255          61,128,663  

Time Deposits

       121,302,915          89,204,808  

Time Deposits – UVA

       1,962,949          1,984,548  

Others

       1,444,256          1,273,540  

Interest and Adjustments

       5,820,092          3,983,786  

In Foreign Currency

       181,569,264          162,667,559  

Savings Accounts

       154,823,751          137,762,699  

Time Deposits

       25,749,148          24,064,063  

Others

       950,598          792,809  

Interest and Adjustments

       45,767          47,988  

Total

         407,769,485            360,097,275  

The concentration of deposits is detailed in Schedule H.

The breakdown of deposits by remaining term is detailed in Schedule I.

Related-party information is disclosed in Note 47.

NOTE 23. FAIR VALUE LIABILITIES WITH CHANGES TO INCOME

 

“Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income” are detailed in Schedule I. They include the obligations for transactions with third-party government securities.

NOTE 24. OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                       03.31.19                                   12.31.18              
                           

Payables for Purchases Pending Settlement

       5,074,858          1,512,197  

Collections and Other Transactions on Account of Third Parties

       7,642,086          7,646,888  

Liabilities due to Financing of Purchases

       35,643,989          36,894,587  

Payables for Foreign Currency Purchase Pending Settlement

       2,521,562          14,409,983  

Commissions Accrued Payable

       464,100          344,570  

Miscellaneous Subject to Minimum Cash Requirements

       331,289          507,101  

Miscellaneous not Subject to Minimum Cash Requirements

       1,055,842          1,195,353  

Other Financial Liabilities

       3,490,768          724,363  

Total

         56,224,494            63,235,042  

NOTE 25. LOANS FROM THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL BANK AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                       03.31.19                                   12.31.18              
                           

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank

       26,252          28,675  

Correspondents

       190,442          1,583,638  

Loans from Local Financial Institutions

       3,550,113          5,719,582  

Loans from Foreign Financial Institutions

       5,579,017          7,474,069  

Loans from International Entities

       5,281,018          4,640,064  

Total

         14,626,842            19,446,028  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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

 

Company                Authorized      
Amount(*)
         Type of Debt
Securities
         Term of
    Program    
         Date of
Approval by
  Shareholders’  
Meeting
         Approval by the C.N.V.
Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.        

U.S.$

100,000

        Simple Debt Securities, 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.        

U.S.$

2,100,000

        Simple Debt Securities, 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 Nos. 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.        

U.S.$

650,000

        Simple Debt Securities, 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.        

U.S.$

250,000

        Simple Debt Securities, not convertible into shares         5 years         03.30.10 confirmed on 04.06.10 and 02.15.13        

Resolution No. 16,328 dated 05.18.10 Authorization of the increase, Resolution No. 17072 dated 05.02.13

(*) Or its equivalent in any other currency.

(**) The shareholders, gathered at the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2019, decided to extend the term of said program for additional 5 years. To date, such filing with the C.N.V. is still pending.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

The Company has the following Unsubordinated Debt Securities outstanding issued under the Global Programs detailed in the table above as of March 31, 2019, net of repurchases of Own Debt Securities:

 


Company
         Date of
Placement
           Currency            Class No.            Face
Value
          Type(**)            Term            Maturity
Date
           Rate            Issuance
Authorized
by the
C.N.V.
           Carrying
Amount(*)
as of
03.31.19
 

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

        02.17.17           $           Class III         U.S. $ 150,537 (1)         Simple           36 Months           -           (1)(2)            02.06.17           2,478,255  

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

        05.18.17           $           IV         $ 2,000,000          Simple           36 Months           -           (3)            05.08.17           2,099,388  

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

        04.26.18           $           V Series I         $ 4,209,250          Simple          
24
Months
 
 
        -           (4)            04.18.18           4,907,225  

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

        04.26.18           $          
V
Series II
 
 
      $ 2,032,833          Simple          
36
Months
 
 
        -           (5)            04.18.18           2,178,764  

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

        02.22.19           U.S.$                     U.S. $ 82,713          Simple          
7
Months
 
 
        -           (6)            02.14.19           3,599,100  

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%
 
 

 
 
        03.28.16           275,489  

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%
 
 

 
 
        06.21.16           475,007  

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%
 
 

 
 
        09.15.16           741,832  

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%
 
 

 
 
        11.23.16           635,820  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

        04.11.17           $           XXXVII         $ 3,845,700          Simple          
1,826
days
 
 
        04.11.22          



Minimum
15%
Rate/
Badlar +
3.50%
 
 

 
 
        03.30.17           4,037,920  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

        11.13.17           $           XXXVIII         $ 503,333          Simple          
546
days
 
 
        05.13.19          



Minimum
29.05%
Rate/
MR20 +
4%
 
 

 
 
        11.07.17           414,885  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

        02.14.18           $           XXXIX         $ 754,538          Simple          
546
days
 
 
        09.14.19          



Minimum
26.75%
Rate/MR
20
+3.4%
 
 
 
 
 
        02.02.18           787,054  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

        04.10.18           $          
XL
Series I
 
 
      $ 597,500          Simple          
548
days
 
 
        10.10.19          

25.98%
Fixed
Rate
 
 
 
        03.27.18           726,130  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

        04.10.18           $          
XL
Series II
 
 
      $ 1,402,500          Simple          
914
days
 
 
        10.10.20          



Minimum
27%
Rate/
Badlar +
3.69%
 
 

 
 
        03.27.18           1,520,281  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

        11.15.18           $          
XLI
Series I
 
 
      $ 854,102          Simple          
365
days
 
 
        11.15.19          

54%
Fixed
Rate
 
 
 
        -           862,694  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

        11.15.18           $          
XLI
Series II
 
 
      $ 343,555          Simple          
547
days
 
 
        05.15.20          
Badlar +
10%
 
 
        -           346,039  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

        12.17.18           $           XLII         $ 1,266,303          Simple          
287
days
 
 
        09.30.19          

58%
Fixed
Rate
 
 
 
        -           1,458,394  

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%
 
 

 
 
        04.22.16           239,319  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(***)

        07.26.16                       $XXV         $ 400,000          Simple          
1,461
days
 
 
        07.26.20          



Minimum
30%
Rate/
Badlar +
3.94%
 
 

 
 
        07.13.16           423,782  

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%
 
 

 
 
        10.14.16           366,434  

Carry-back

                                                                                                                                       28,573,812  

(*) It includes principal and interest.

(**) Not convertible into shares.

(***) Debt Securities merged into by Tarjeta Naranja S.A. following its merger with Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

(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 U.S. Dollars on each payment date.

(2) Variable rate equal to the simple arithmetic average of private Badlar, plus 2.69%, which will be payable quarterly as from May 17, 2017.

(3) Variable rate equal to the simple arithmetic average of private Badlar, plus 2.98%, which will be payable quarterly as from August 18, 2017.

(4) Annual nominal fixed 25.98% rate; principal and interest will be settled in full upon maturity.

(5) 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.

(6) Annual nominal fixed 4.80% rate; principal and interest will be settled in full upon maturity.

 

25


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Company         Date of
Placement
           Currency            Class No.            Face
Value
           Type(**)            Term            Maturity
Date
           Rate            Issuance
Authorized
by the
C.N.V.
           Carrying
Amount(*)
as of
03.31.19
 

Carry-back

                                                                                                                                       28,573,812  

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%
 
 

 
 
        02.02.17           526,465  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(***)

       06.09.17           $          
XXVIII
Series I
 
 
      $ 128,175           Simple           730 days           06.09.19          



Minimum
25%
Rate/
Badlar +
3.05%
 
 

 
 
        05.29.17           96,900  

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%
 
 

 
 
        05.29.17           380,805  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(***)

       02.19.19           $           XLIII         $ 1,583,895           Simple           547 days           08.18.20          
Badlar +
7.00%
 
 
        02.19.19           1,647,863  

Total

                                                                                                                                       31,225,845  

(*) It includes principal and interest.

(**) Not convertible into shares.

(***) Debt Securities merged into by Tarjeta Naranja S.A. following its merger with Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

The Company has the following Unsubordinated Debt Securities outstanding issued under the Global Programs detailed in the table above as of December 31, 2018, net of repurchases of Own Debt Securities:

 

Company         Date of
Placement
           Currency            Class No.           

Face

Value

          Type(**)            Term            Maturity
Date
           Rate            Issuance
Authorized
by the
C.N.V.
           Carrying
Amount(*)
as of
12.31.18
 

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

       02.17.17           $           Class III         U.S. $ 150,537 (1)         Simple           36 Months           -           (1)(3)            02.06.17           2,471,648  

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

       05.18.17           $           IV         $ 2,000,000          Simple           36 Months           -           (2)(4)            05.08.17           2,126,523  

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

       04.26.18           $           V Series I         $ 4,209,250          Simple           24 Months           -           (5)            04.18.18           4,898,450  

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

       04.26.18           $           V Series II         $ 2,032,833          Simple           36 Months           -           (6)            04.18.18           2,174,984  

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%
 
 

 
 
        03.28.16           412,803  

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%
 
 

 
 
        06.21.16           541,106  

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%
 
 

 
 
        09.15.16           728,000  

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%
 
 

 
 
        11.23.16           648,695  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

       04.11.17           $           XXXVII         $ 3,845,700          Simple          
1,826
days
 
 
        04.11.22          



Minimum
15%
Rate/
Badlar +
3.50%
 
 

 
 
        03.30.17           4,083,446  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

       11.13.17           $           XXXVIII         $ 503,333          Simple           546 days           05.13.19          



Minimum
29.05%
Rate/
MR20 +
4%
 
 

 
 
        11.07.17           538,056  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

       02.14.18           $           XXXIX         $ 754,538          Simple           546 days           09.14.19          



Minimum
26.75%
Rate/MR
20
+3.4%
 
 
 
 
 
        02.02.18           803,823  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

       04.10.18           $          
XL
Series I
 
 
      $ 597,500          Simple           548 days           10.10.19          

25.98%
Fixed
Rate
 
 
 
        03.27.18           708,732  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

       04.10.18           $          
XL
Series II
 
 
      $ 1,402,500          Simple           914 days           10.10.20          



Minimum
27%
Rate/
Badlar +
3.69%
 
 

 
 
        03.27.18           1,547,760  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

       11.15.18           $          
XLI
Series I
 
 
      $ 854,102          Simple           365 days           11.15.19          

54%
Fixed
Rate
 
 
 
        -           905,479  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

       11.15.18           $          
XLI
Series II
 
 
      $ 343,555          Simple           547 days           05.15.20          
Badlar +
10%
 
 
        -           346,775  

Carry-back

                                                                                                                                      22,936,280  

 

26


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Company         Date of
Placement
           Currency            Class No.            Face
Value
           Type(**)            Term            Maturity
Date
           Rate            Issuance
Authorized
by the
C.N.V.
           Carrying
Amount(*)
as of
03.31.19
 

Carry-back

                                                                                                                                       22,936,280  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

       12.17.18           $           XLII         $ 1,266,303           Simple          
287
days
 
 
        09.30.19          

58%
Fixed
Rate
 
 
 
        -           1,234,147  

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%
 
 

 
 
        04.22.16           172,255  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(***)

       07.26.16                       $XXV         $ 400,000           Simple          
1,461
days
 
 
        07.26.20          



Minimum
30%
Rate/
Badlar +
3.94%
 
 

 
 
        07.13.16           430,504  

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%
 
 

 
 
        10.14.16           358,563  

Carry-back

                                                                                                                                       25,131,749  

(*) It includes principal and interest.

(**) Not convertible into shares.

(***) Debt Securities merged into by Tarjeta Naranja S.A. following its merger with Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

(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 U.S. Dollars on each payment date.

(2) The net proceeds from this issuance of Debt Securities was applied to investments in working capital, loans, other loans and other uses envisaged by the provisions of the Law on Debt Securities 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.

On June 21, 2018, Banco Galicia 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 payments in 9 installments due every six months. As of March 31, 2019 and as of December 31, 2018, the carrying amount of the Green Bond totals $4,355,561 and $3,850,692, respectively.

The shareholders, gathered at the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2019, decided to apply for authorization to have Banco Galicia registered as a Frequent Issuer, in accordance with General Resolution No. 721/2018 of the C.N.V. for the issuance of debt securities. Such resolution provides for simplified public offering authorization processes to take advantage of the opportunities benefits that may arise at times when market conditions are most favorable.

The repurchases of Own Debt Securities as of the indicated dates are as follows:

 

                     Face Value as of    Carrying Amount(*) as of  

Company

      

NO Class

        03.31.19           03.31.19  

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

    Class V – Series II        5,000          5,428  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXIV – Series II        -          1,872  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXV – Series II        38,500          36,171  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXVI – Series II        30,000          31,407  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXVII        13,563          213,716  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXVIII        1,870          1,967  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXIX        9,100          9,581  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XL – Series II        16,000          17,402  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XLI – Series I        39,239          44,119  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XLI – Series II        15,000          16,000  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XLIII        8,047          8,508  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XLII        8,000          9,553  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXV – Series II        8,000          7,816  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXVI – Series II        1,000          1,014  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXVII - Series II        2,871          3,056  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXVIII - Series II        8,254          8,476  

Total

                              416,086  

(*) It includes principal and interest.

(**) Debt Securities merged into by Tarjeta Naranja S.A. following its merger with Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

 

27


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

                     Face Value as of    Carrying Amount(*) as of  

Company

      

NO Class

        12.31.18           12.31.18  

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

    Class III        2,335          36,437  

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

    Class V – Series II        48,000          47,178  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXV – Series II        51,500          49,783  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXVI – Series II        10,000          10,546  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXVII        11,783          184,535  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXVIII        3,870          4,135  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XXXIX        5,000          5,351  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XL        16,000          17,504  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XLI – Series I        1,000          936  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XLI – Series II        19,000          20,227  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

    Class XLII        50,000          54,389  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXIV - Series II        80,000          82,947  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXV – Series II        9,000          8,984  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXVI – Series II        25,000          27,027  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXVII – Series I        36,761          37,282  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXVII – Series II        5,488          5,757  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.(**)

    Class XXVIII – Series II        8,254          8,501  

Total

                              601,519  

(*) It includes principal and interest.

(**) Debt Securities merged into by Tarjeta Naranja S.A. following its merger with Tarjetas Cuyanas S.A.

Related-party information is disclosed in Note 47.

NOTE 27. SUBORDINATED DEBT SECURITIES

 

The Group has the following Subordinated Debt Securities not convertible into shares issued under the Global Programs detailed in Note 26 as of the period/ fiscal year-end:

 

Company    Date of
Placement
   Currency    Class No.    Face
Value
   Term   Maturity
Date
   Rate   Issuance
Authorized
by the C.N.V.
   Carrying
Amount as of
03.31.19(*)

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

   07.19.16    U.S.$    -    U.S.
$250,000
   120

months(1)

  -    (2)(3)    06.23.16    10,983,200

(*) It includes principal and interest.

(1) Amortization shall be fully made upon maturity, net of expenses, on July 19, 2026, unless fully redeemed, at the issuer’s option, 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 Debt Securities. Such interest shall be payable semiannually on January 19 and July 19 as from 2017.

(3) The net proceeds from this issuance of Debt Securities was applied to investments in working capital, loans, other loans and other uses envisaged by the provisions of the Law on Debt Securities and the Argentine Central Bank regulations.

 

Company    Date of
Placement
   Currency    Class No.    Face
Value
   Term   Maturity
Date
   Rate   Issuance
Authorized
by the
C.N.V.
   Carrying
Amount
as of
12.31.18(*)

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

   07.19.16    U.S.$    -    U.S.
$250,000
   120

months(1)

  -    (2)(3)    06.23.16    9,767,874

(*) It includes principal and interest.

(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 Debt Securities. Such interest shall be payable semiannually on January 19 and July 19 as from 2017.

(3) The net proceeds from this issuance of Debt Securities was applied to investments in working capital, loans, other loans and other uses envisaged by the provisions of the Law on Debt Securities and the Argentine Central Bank regulations.

NOTE 28. PROVISIONS

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                        03.31.19                                    12.31.18              
                         

For Administrative, Disciplinary and Criminal Penalties

        5,306           5,306  

For Termination Benefits

        98,368           86,926  

Others

        1,452,916           1,357,091  

Total

          1,556,590             1,449,323  

Changes for the period in the “Provisions” account are detailed in Schedule J. See Note 45 for further details.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

NOTE 29. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                        03.31.19                                    12.31.18              
                         

Withholdings and Additional Withholdings Payable

        2,625,426           2,901,402  

Salaries and Social Security Contributions Payable

        2,309,317           2,841,885  

Withholdings Payable on Salaries

        159,663           185,624  

Value-Added Tax

        381,380           527,577  

Sundry Creditors

        2,091,882           1,598,731  

Taxes Payable

        1,798,640           1,838,045  

Liabilities Arising from Contracts with Customers

        1,112,312           1,071,636  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

        359,222           412,179  

Total

          10,837,842             11,377,079  

NOTE 30. CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of the Company held on August 15, 2017 authorized an increase in capital stock of the Company 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, 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 U.S. $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 U.S. $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 $146,347 and were deducted from additional paid-in capital.

On November 8, 2017, the capital increase was registered with the Public Registry of Commerce.

The Company has no own shares in portfolio.

The Company’s shares are listed on Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos (BYMA), Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A. (MAE) and the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (NASDAQ).

NOTE 31. INCOME STATEMENT BREAKDOWN

 

Breakdown of: Net Income from Interest, Net Fee Income and Net Income from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with Changes to Income are detailed in Schedule Q.

NOTE 32. GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY QUOTATION DIFFERENCES

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                03.31.19                    03.31.18      
                         

Originated by:

                           

Foreign Currency Brokerage

        -           577,329  

Valuation of Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities

        47,855           197,441  

Total

          47,855             774,770  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

NOTE 33. OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                03.31.19                    03.31.18      
                         

Commission on Product Package

        731,904           517,031  

Other Adjustments and Interest from Miscellaneous Receivables

        571,361           192,278  

Rental of Safe Deposit Boxes

        119,946           90,548  

Other Financial Income

        134,963           49,094  

Other Income from Services

        346,833           345,651  

Others

        4,588,741           259,746  

Total

          6,493,748             1,454,348  

NOTE 34. UNDERWRITING INCOME FROM INSURANCE BUSINESS

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                03.31.19                   03.31.18      
                        

Premiums and Surcharges Accrued

        1,089,283          907,589  

Claims Accrued

        (173,351        (94,877

Surrenders

        (1,267        (230

Life and Ordinary Annuities

        (2,096        (1,695

Underwriting and Operating Expenses

        (255,047        (174,328

Other Income and Expenses

        14,642          5,550  

Total

          672,164            642,009  

NOTE 35. LOAN LOSS PROVISION

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                03.31.19                    03.31.18      
                         

Loan Loss Provision and Other Financing

        7,359,488           1,477,046  

Private Securities Uncollectibility Charge

        21,207           41,669  

Direct Loan Charges

        180,699           102,580  

Others

        -           452  

Total

          7,561,394             1,621,747  

NOTE 36. PERSONNEL EXPENSES

 

The following are the items included in the account, as of the indicated dates:

 

                03.31.19                    03.31.18      
                         

Salaries

        2,533,089           2,001,729  

Social Security Contributions on Salaries

        572,942           424,000  

Severance Payments and Personnel Bonuses

        703,715           492,148  

Personnel Services

        113,281           77,050  

Other Short-term Employee Benefits

        123,148           93,883  

Other Long-term Employee Benefits

        16,326           6,254  

Total

          4,062,501             3,095,064  

NOTE 37. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

The Group presented its statement 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”.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

The table below provides the required additional information about expenses by nature and function, as of the indicated dates:

 

                03.31.19                    03.31.18      
                         

Fees and Compensation for Services

        361,003           233,264  

Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

        21,901           36,865  

Advertising and Publicity

        234,126           220,865  

Taxes

        980,305           666,854  

Maintenance and Repairs

        308,067           210,863  

Electricity and Communications

        336,563           155,924  

Entertainment and Transportation Expenses

        14,103           29,869  

Stationery and Office Supplies

        51,314           40,844  

Rentals

        16,371           137,880  

Administrative Services Hired

        458,353           311,422  

Security

        186,226           164,740  

Insurance

        34,871           16,562  

Others

        1,061,885           698,748  

Total

          4,065,088             2,924,700  

NOTE 38. DEPRECIATION AND IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                03.31.19                    03.31.18      
                         

Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment

        418,425           176,692  

Amortization of Organization and Development Expenses

        149,659           80,183  

Others

        560           606  

Total

          568,644             257,481  

NOTE 39. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                03.31.19                    03.31.18      
                         

Turnover Tax

        2,371,811           1,439,383  

Contributions to the Guarantee Fund

        153,204           82,449  

Charges for Other Provisions

        77,715           221,286  

Claims

        57,539           40,942  

Other Financial Income

        292,032           1,825  

Other Expenses from Services

        1,139,607           625,242  

Others

        168,537           33,735  

Total

          4,260,445             2,444,862  

NOTE 40. INCOME TAX/DEFERRED TAX

 

The following is a reconciliation of income tax charged to income as of March 31, 2019, presented on a comparative basis to the same quarter of the previous year, to that which would result from applying the tax rate in force to book income:

 

                03.31.19                   03.31.18      
                        

Income for the Period Before Income Tax

        12,346,635          4,536,323  

Effective Tax Rate

        30        30

Income for the Period at the Tax Rate

        3,703,991          1,360,897  

Permanent Differences at the Tax Rate

                      

- Income (Loss) from Equity Instruments

        14,474          (18,075

- Non-taxable Income (Loss)

        (24,667        (11,244

- Donations and Other Non-deductible Expenses

        14,895          9,808  

- Others

        (224,344        20,499  

- Allowance for Impairment

        -          1,888  

- Accrued Adjustment Payable

        (79,100        -  

- Law 27430 Rate Adjustment

        (64,134        38,625  

Total Income Tax Charge for the Period

          3,341,115            1,402,398  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

In September 2017, Banco Galicia filed with A.F.I.P. both actions for recovery of income tax paid in excess for fiscal years 2014 and 2016, totaling $433,815 and $944,338, respectively. 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 the date of these consolidated condensed interim financial statements, Banco Galicia has not recorded balances in respect of the contingent assets stemming from the aforementioned actions.

NOTE 41. DIVIDENDS

 

The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2019 approved the financial statements as of December 31, 2018 and the treatment of income for the fiscal year then ended.

The dividends approved by such Shareholders’ Meeting amounted to $2,000,000 and represented $1.40 (figure stated in Pesos) per share.

The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 24, 2018 approved the financial statements as of December 31, 2017 and the treatment of income for the fiscal year then ended.

The dividends approved by such Shareholders’ Meeting amounted to $1,200,000 and represented $0.84 (figure stated in Pesos) per share. The dividends mentioned above were paid to the Group’s shareholders on May 9, 2018.

NOTE 42. 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.

 

            03.31.19            03.31.18  
                         

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

        9,037,359           3,005,171  

Subscribed Shares Weighted Average

        1,426,765           1,426,765  

Earnings per Share

          6.33             2.11  

NOTE 43. 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: 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., Galicia Valores S.A. and the Company, 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 (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 similarly to transactions performed with third parties. Income, expenses and income (losses) resulting from the transfers among operating segments are then eliminated from consolidation.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

The Group operates in one geographic segment, Argentina.

The relevant segment reporting as of the indicated dates is as follows:

 

            Banks            Regional Credit
Cards
           Insurance            Other
Businesses
          Adjustments           Total as of
03.31.19
 

Net Income from Interest

        1,837,608           2,147,059           110,567           8,282          105,588          4,209,104  

Net Fee Income (Expense)

        3,350,523           2,959,189           -           (228)          (297,304)          6,012,180  

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

        15,285,565           368,172           7,251           57,467          -          15,718,455  

Income from Derecognition of Assets Measured at Amortized Cost

        16,268           -           -           -          -          16,268  

Gold and Foreign Currency Quotation Differences

        (57,484)           (9,804)           (23,213)           42,646          -          (47,855)  

Other Operating Income (Expense)

        5,875,950           376,744           95,254           230,235          (84,435)          6,493,748  

Underwriting Income from Insurance Business

        -           -           359,860           -          312,304          672,164  

Loan Loss Provisions

        (6,142,558)           (1,418,836)           -           -          -          (7,561,394)  

Personnel Expenses

        (2,903,368)           (962,303)           (131,615)           (65,215)          -          (4,062,501)  

Administrative Expenses

        (2,513,975)           (1,414,431)           (79,574)           (62,699)          5,591          (4,065,088)  

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

        (418,342)           (126,391)           (20,040)           (3,871)          -          (568,644)  

Other Operating Expenses

        (3,461,644)           (774,668)           (235)           (23,898)          -          (4,260,445)  

Operating Income

        10,868,543           1,144,731           318,255           182,719          41,744          12,555,992  

Results from Associates and Joint Ventures

        32,229           -           -           (32,229)                     -  

Income before Taxes from Continuing Activities

        10,900,772           1,144,731           318,225           150,490          41,744          12,555,992  

Income Tax from Continuing Activities

        (3,061,842)           (100,466)           (95,606)           (83,201)          -          (3,341,115)  

Net Income from Continuing Activities

        7,838,930           1,044,265           222,649           67,289          41,744          9,214,877  

Income from Discontinued Operations

        -           -           -           -          -          -  

Income Tax from Discontinued Operations

        -           -           -           -          -          -  

Net Income for the Period

        7,838,930           1,044,265           222,649           67,289          41,744          9,214,877  

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

        210,931           -           (1,799)           (209,357)          (209,132)          (209,357)  

Net Income (Loss) for the Period Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

        (192)           (44)           -           -          (177,282)          (177,518)  

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

          8,049,669             1,044,221             220,850             (142,068          (334,670          8,828,002  
                                      
            Banks            Regional Credit
Cards
           Insurance            Others           Adjustments           Total as of
03.31.18
 

Net Income from Interest

        4,154,424           1,929,493           76,052           18,085          (7,857)          6,170,197  

Net Fee Income (Expense)

        1,081,905           2,804,361           -           (522)          30,000          3,915,744  

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

        1,639,934           107,415           19,360           80,272          -          1,846,981  

Income from Derecognition of Assets Measured at Amortized Cost

        15,777           -           -           -          -          15,777  

Gold and Foreign Currency Quotation Differences

        744,119           3,538           901           26,212          -          774,770  

Other Operating Income (Expense)

        2,326,348           1,822,620           3,087           266,566          (2,964,273)          1,454,348  

Underwriting Income from Insurance Business

        -           -           369,441           -          272,568          642,009  

Loan Loss Provisions

        (963,053)           (658,694)           (121)           -          121          (1,621,747)  

Personnel Expenses

        (2,123,011)           (848,107)           (99,108)           (24,838)          -          (3,095,064)  

Administrative Expenses

        (1,767,388)           (1,048,099)           (63,570)           (47,759)          2,116          (2,924,700)  

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

        (185,807)           (60,391)           (11,082)           (201)          -          (257,481)  

Other Operating Expenses

        (2,219,222)           (437,250)           (29,444)           (16,537)          257,571          (2,444,862)  

Operating Income (Expense)

        2,704,026           3,614,886           265,516           301,298          (2,409,754)          4,475,972  

Results from Associates and Joint Ventures

        31,334           -           -           2,971,793          (3,003,127)          -  

Income (Loss) before Taxes from Continuing Activities

        2,735,360           3,614,886           265,516           3,258,952          (5,412,881)          4,475,972  

Income Tax from Continuing Activities

        (830,579)           (369,713)           (98,165)           (81,059)          -          (1,379,516)  

Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Activities

        1,904,781           3,245,173           167,351           3,192,032          (5,412,881)          3,096,456  

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

        1,955,858           3,245,173           167,351           3,192,849          (5,412,881)          3,148,350  

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

        (3,259)           -           (12,761)           (14,425)          16,020          (14,425)  

Net Income (Loss) for the Period Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

        (133)           -           3           -          (143,049)          (143,179)  

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

          1,952,466             842,230             154,593             3,164,283            (5,539,910          2,990,746  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

            Banks            Regional Credit
Cards
           Insurance            Other
Businesses
           Adjustments           Total as of
03.31.19
 

ASSETS

                                                                      

Cash and Due from Banks

        130,541,556           1,247,315           57,474           92,193           (114,436)          131,824,102  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

        108,943,125           -           62,211           113,558           (308,791)          108,810,103  

Derivative Instruments

        636,124           -           -           -           -          636,124  

Repo Transactions

        10,657,687           -           -           -           -          10,657,687  

Other Financial Assets

        7,141,176           2,808,520           179,858           197,257           (65,179)          10,261,632  

Net Loans and Other Financing

        256,083,254           46,326,637           526,822           1,656,732           (3,116,790)          301,476,655  

Other Debt Securities

        15,896,762           -           1,138,302           -           (129,775)          16,905,289  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

        16,700,275           2,959           -           -           -          16,703,234  

Current Income Tax Assets

        -           2,149           156,334           12,980           -          171,463  

Investments in Equity Instruments

        2,516,213           -           -           365           -          2,516,578  

Equity Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

        445,156           -           -           62,464,825           (62,909,981)          -  

Property, Plant and Equipment

        12,369,552           1,493,973           178,495           5,779           -          14,047,799  

Intangible Assets

        3,720,338           463,197           70,701           419,309           (419,307)          4,254,238  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

        -           862,562           25,210           11,802           -          899,574  

Assets for Insurance Contracts

        -           -           1,004,660           -           -          1,004,660  

Other Non-financial Assets

        1,472,162           224,624           25,562           422,146           211          2,144,705  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

        205,743           -           -           -           -          205,743  

TOTAL ASSETS

        567,329,123           53,431,936           3,425,629           65,396,946           (67,064,048)          622,519,586  

LIABILITIES

                                                                      

Deposits

        410,203,922           -           -           109,946           (2,544,383)          407,769,485  

Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

        3,584,269           -           -           -           -          3,584,269  

Derivative Instruments

        1,876,088           -           -           -           -          1,876,088  

Repo Transactions

        6,016,088           -           -           -           -          6,016,088  

Other Financial Liabilities

        33,481,102           23,307,177           -           18,320           (582,105)          56,224,494  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

        14,243,896           369,914           18,391           162,049           (167,408)          14,626,842  

Debt Securities Issued

        19,623,721           16,396,251           -           -           (438,566)          35,581,406  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

        5,302,415           252,205           274,037           346,522           -          6,173,030  

Subordinated Debt Securities

        10,983,200           -           -           -           -          10,983,200  

Provisions

        1,330,760           79,981           88,849           57,000           -          1,556,590  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

        442,276           -           31,515           36,118           -          509,909  

Liabilities for Insurance Contracts

        -           -           1,231,650           -           (60,707)          1,170,943  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

        8,641,575           1,860,075           303,681           67,349           (34,838)          10,839,991  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

          515,729,312             42,265,603             1,948,123             797,304             (3,828,007          556,912,335  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

            Banks            Regional Credit
Cards
           Insurance            Other
Businesses
           Adjustments           Total as of
12.31.18
 

ASSETS

                                                                      

Cash and Due from Banks

        142,049,436           1,364,452           55,184           93,007           (252,651)          143,309,428  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

        75,911,796           54,008           83,476           81,501           (141,610)          75,989,171  

Derivative Instruments

        1,785,640           -           -           -           -          1,785,640  

Repo Transactions

        2,068,076           -           -           -           -          2,068,076  

Other Financial Assets

        4,691,607           3,623,010           234,656           500,169           (58,999)          8,990,443  

Net Loans and Other Financing

        243,232,186           45,313,187           426,159           1,092,235           (3,111,291)          286,952,476  

Other Debt Securities

        13,630,604           -           990,929           -           (131,767)          14,489,766  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

        10,812,499           4,993           -           -           -          10,817,492  

Current Income Tax Assets

        2,267,500           18,125           82,004           142,755           -          2,510,384  

Investments in Equity Instruments

        159,602           -           -           1,452           -          161,054  

Equity Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

        397,754           -           -           54,074,665           (54,472,419)          -  

Property, Plant and Equipment

        9,869,201           834,886           177,932           2,996           -          10,885,015  

Intangible Assets

        3,259,794           422,877           61,050           419,309           (419,307)          3,743,723  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

        -           788,252           74,857           4,676           -          867,785  

Assets for Insurance Contracts

        -           -           957,210           -           -          957,210  

Other Non-financial Assets

        798,367           284,136           18,669           213,231           5          1,314,408  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

        404,106           -           -           -           -          404,106  

TOTAL ASSETS

        511,338,168           52,707,926           3,162,126           56,625,996           (58,588,039)          565,246,177  

LIABILITIES

                                                                      

Deposits

        361,445,778           -           -           -           (1,348,503)          360,097,275  

Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

        2,685,471           -           -           -           (540,807)          2,144,664  

Derivative Instruments

        1,835,789           -           -           -           -          1,835,789  

Repo Transactions

        1,948,559           -           -           -           -          1,948,559  

Other Financial Liabilities

        40,976,456           23,244,061           -           36,311           (1,021,786)          63,235,042  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

        17,490,792           2,131,037           56           -           (175,857)          19,446,028  

Debt Securities Issued

        15,527,765           14,979,260           -           -           (523,372)          29,983,653  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

        5,442,791           38,137           203,147           183,000           -          5,873,075  

Subordinated Debt Securities

        9,767,874           -           -           -           -          9,767,874  

Provisions

        1,248,998           64,997           78,328           57,000           -          1,449,323  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

        289,493           -           60,748           35,480           -          385,721  

Liabilities for Insurance Contracts

        -           -           1,146,515           -           (43,295)          1,103,220  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

        8,709,240           2,122,183           420,271           74,546           (26,827)          11,377,079  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

          467,369,006             42,579,675             1,909,065             470,003             (3,680,447          508,647,302  

NOTE 44. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND RISK POLICIES

 

The major risks the Group is exposed to are classified into seven categories: capital risk, financial risks (market risk, currency risk, interest rate risk, and liquidity risk), credit risk, operational risk, IT risk, cybersecurity risk, and reputational risk.

There have not been material changes in the Group’s risk management policies to address the aforementioned risks relative to those disclosed in the financial statements as of December 31, 2018.

NOTE 45. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

 

a)        Tax Issues

At the date of these consolidated condensed interim 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 reviews and assessments mainly in respect of matters resulting from applying turnover tax.

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

b)        Consumer Protection Associations

Consumer Protection Associations, on behalf of consumers, have filed claims against Banco Galicia with regard to the collection of certain financial charges.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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

Penalties Imposed on Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. and Summary Proceedings Commenced by the Argentine Central Bank

The penalties imposed and the summary proceedings commenced by the Argentine Central Bank are detailed in Note 49.

The provisions for contingencies recorded are as follows:

 

               03.31.19                   12.31.18      

Other Contingencies

       1,420,832          1,329,142  

-For Commercial Lawsuits/Legal Affairs

       1,114,461          1,058,636  

-For Labor Lawsuits

       108,128          96,311  

-For Claims and Credit Cards

       1,097          1,097  

-For Guarantees Granted

       1,142          1,142  

-For Other Contingencies

       196,004          171,956  

Termination Benefits

       98,368          86,926  

Court Deposits Dollarization Difference under Communiqué “A” 4686

       32,084          27,949  

Administrative, Disciplinary and Criminal Penalties

       5,306          5,306  

Total

         1,556,590            1,449,323  

NOTE 46. 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.

The credit exposure for these transactions is detailed below.

 

                       03.31.19                                   12.31.18              
                       

Agreed Credits

       14,788,279          14,947,369  

Export and Import Documentary Credits

       2,051,303          1,080,047  

Guarantees Granted

       19,091,375          16,292,630  

Responsibilities for Foreign Trade Transactions

         1,377,521            234,609  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

The fees and commissions related to the items mentioned above as of the indicated dates were as follows:

 

                       03.31.19                                   03.31.18              
                       

For Agreed Credits

       29,637          25,277  

For Export and Import Documentary Credits

       16,500          13,984  

For Guarantees Granted

         44,062            13,757  

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

As a condition to grant guarantees to our customers, we may require counter-guarantees under certain circumstances. Below is a detail of guarantees classified by type, with their respective amounts:

 

                       03.31.19                                   12.31.18              
                       

Other Preferred Guarantees Received

       6,998,091          6,796,492  

Other Guarantees Received

         353,426            296,362  

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.

 

                       03.31.19                                   12.31.18              
                       

Checks and Drafts to be Debited

       3,106,774          3,448,362  

Checks and Drafts to be Credited

       3,876,452          4,443,878  

Values for Collection

         31,108,940            27,625,864  

The Group acts as trustee by virtue of trust agreements to secure obligations derived from several agreements between parties. The amounts of trust funds and securities held in custody as of the indicated dates are as follows:

 

                       03.31.19                                   12.31.18              
                       

Trust Funds

       5,869,385          5,868,530  

Securities Held in Custody

         475,591,344            429,896,258  

These trusts are not included in the consolidation since the Group does not exert control on them.

NOTE 47. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

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 considers that it has joint control when there is an agreement between parties regarding the control of a common economic activity.

Finally, the Group considers that it may have control in those cases where the Group has significant influence due its capacity to take part in decisions regarding 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 the legal aspects are 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.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

47.1.     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 March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 amounts to $328,894 and $522,038, respectively.

47.2     Key Personnel’s Structure

Key personnel’s structure as of the indicated dates is as follows:

 

                  03.31.19                          12.31.18          

Directors

      84         67  

General Manager

      11         11  

Division Managers

      1         1  

Department Managers

      70         70  

Total

        166           149  

47.3.     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.

 

                  03.31.19                          12.31.18          

Total Amount of Credit Assistance

      620,672         956,439  

Number of Recipients (Amounts)

      318         329  

- Natural Persons

      260         269  

- Artificial Persons

      58         60  

Average Amount of Credit Assistance

      2,178         2,907  

Maximum Assistance

        116,455           362,713  

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. Besides, this financial assistance did not involve more than the normal risk of loan losses or present other unfavorable features.

47.4.     Amounts of Related Party Transactions

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

 

                  03.31.19                          12.31.18          

Assets

                   

Cash and Due from Banks

      82,019         252,651  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

      308,791         736,590  

Other Financial Assets

      48,269         630,879  

Net Loans and Other Financing

      3,115,782         861,538  

Other Debt Securities

      129,775         -  

Other Non-financial Assets

      (211)         (24,721)  

Total Assets

      3,684,425         2,456,937  

Liabilities

                   

Deposits

      2,401,012         262,088  

Derivative Instruments

      -         109,043  

Other Financial Liabilities

      582,105         256,779  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

      167,408         410,618  

Debt Securities Issued

      438,566         736,581  

Liabilities for Insurance Contracts

      60,707         40,853  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

      34,838         74,863  

Total Liabilities

        3,684,636           1,890,825  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

                  03.31.19                          03.31.18          

Income (Loss)

                   

Net Income from Interest

      105,588         -  

Net Fee Income (Expense)

      (297,307       (272,568

Underwriting Income from Insurance Business

      321,304         -  

Other Operating Income (Expense)

      (84,435       1,055  

Administrative Expenses

      5,591         (272,568

Other Operating Expenses

      -         -  

Total Income

        50,741           1,055  

NOTE 48. ACQUISITION OF DEBT SECURITIES UNDER SECTION 35 BIS OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS LAW

 

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, Banco Galicia reported its participation in the process under Section 35 bis of the Argentine Financial Institutions Law. In addition, on March 9, 2018, Banco Galicia reported that the Argentine Central Bank approved the transfer of certain secured liabilities of Banco Finansur S.A. in exchange for debt securities by creating a Private Financial Trust called Fidensur.

As they are holders of debt securities rather than the participation certificate, and as they are not beneficiaries since that role was taken over by virtue of the bankruptcy of Banco Finansur S.A., we understand that the Group is neither exposed to variable returns nor to the Trust’s residual risk. Therefore, the holding was recorded as financial debt instrument, rather than as a financial equity instrument.

The business model that relates to such financial instrument is to collect cash flows as liquidity flows into the trust due to the settlement of loans and the sale of other assets. Therefore, measurement should be made at amortized cost.

As a result of the foregoing, the trust was not consolidated in these consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

The Group recorded debt securities in the “Other Debt Securities” account, which are measured at amortized cost in the amount of $78,021 and $74,775 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

NOTE 49. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL BANK

 

49.1.     CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEPOSIT INSURANCE SYSTEM

Law No. 24,485 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 Argentine National Executive Branch, through Decree No. 1127/98, established the maximum amount for the insurance system to demand deposits and time deposits denominated either in Pesos and/or in foreign currency. Such limit was set at $1,000 as from March 1, 2019.

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.

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”). SEDESA’s shareholders are the Argentine Central Bank and the financial institutions in the proportion determined for each one by the Argentine Central Bank based on the contributions made to the fund.

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

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

49.2.    RESTRICTED ASSETS

As of March 31, 2019, 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

 

                  03.31.19                          12.31.18          

For transactions carried out at RO.F.EX.

      501,703         379,006  

For repo transactions haircuts

      1,805,737         584,631  

For debit / credit cards transactions

      2,410,142         2,151,565  

For attachments

      9,430         211  

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

      24,529         20,410  

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

      133,796         260,210  

Guarantees under the Regional Economies Competitiveness Program (PROCER, as per its initials in Spanish and IDB San Juan)

      290,249         250,732  

For other transactions

        13,077           11,953  

 

b)

Special Guarantee 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 as of the indicated dates, which amount to:

 

                  03.31.19                          12.31.18          

Special Guarantees Accounts

        5,399,952           5,188,169  

 

c)

Deposits in favor of the Argentine Central Bank

 

                  03.31.19                          12.31.18          

Unavailable deposits related to foreign exchange transactions

        533           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

Banco Galicia, 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.

 

                  03.31.19                          12.31.18          

Contributions to the Fund

        390,000           390,000  

Galicia Valores S.A.

 

                  03.31.19                          12.31.18          

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

        10,998           9,568  

Tarjeta Naranja S.A.

 

                  03.31.19                          12.31.18          

Attachments in connection with lawsuits

      3,494         1,803  

Guarantees related to lease agreements(*)

        5,108           4,993  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

 

                  03.31.19                          12.31.18          

Liquidity required to operate as agent for the management of collective investment products corresponding to mutual funds, as required by the C.N.V.(*)

        7,307,550           9,094,885  

(*) As of March 31, 2019, it relates to 1,490,336 “Fima Ahorro Plus Clase C” mutual fund units.

Total restricted assets for the items stated in the subsidiaries mentioned above as of the indicated dates are as follows:

 

                  03.31.19                          12.31.18          

Total Restricted Assets

        20,494,632           18,348,669  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

49.3.     TRUST ACTIVITIES

The following trusts have been excluded from consolidation for the Group does not have control over them nor has it 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 Banco Galicia, as fiduciary property, amounts to be applied according to the following breakdown:

 

        Date of Contract                 Trustor            Balances of Trust Funds                      Maturity Date(1)         
04.17.12     

Exxon Mobil

        6,650         04.19.21
04.29.13     

Profertil

        24         12.31.19
09.12.14     

Coop. de Trab. Portuarios

        1,037         09.12.20
04.14.16     

Rios Belt

        193         04.14.19
05.24.17     

MSU

        93         07.29.20
06.28.17     

Dist. Gas del Centro

        16         12.31.19
07.19.17     

Dist. Gas Cuyana

        18         12.31.19
08.08.17     

Dist. Gas del Centro

        19         12.31.19
       Total         8,050          

(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:

 

        Date of Contract                 

Trust

             Balances of Trust    
Funds
                     Maturity  Date(*)          
06.12.06      

Gas I

        73,449           12.31.19  
05.14.09      

Gas II

        5,586,939           12.31.22  
02.10.11      

Cag S.A.

        414           12.31.19  
06.08.11      

Mila III

        4,609           12.31.19  
01.09.11      

Mila IV

        1,352           12.31.19  
09.14.11      

Cag S.A. II

        632           12.31.19  
02.13.14      

Mila V

        1,111           05.20.20  
06.06.14      

Mila VI

        747           10.20.20  
06.18.14      

Red Surcos II

        1,356           12.31.19  
10.03.14      

Mila VII

        955           01.20.21  
01.13.15      

Red Surcos III

        768           12.31.19  
01.27.15      

Mila VIII

        3,861           12.31.19  
05.18.15      

Mila IX

        3,161           09.15.21  
08.24.15      

Mila X

        4,133           12.20.21  
10.30.15      

Mila XI

        4,182           01.15.22  
01.14.16      

Mila XII

        6,475           11.15.21  
02.05.16      

Red Surcos IV

        895           12.31.19  
05.13.16      

Mila XIII

        11,234           09.15.22  
09.01.16      

Mila XIV

        14,741           01.31.23  
10.27.16      

Mila XV

        20,038           03.31.23  
01.10.17      

Mila XVI

        23,988           06.30.23  
02.24.17      

Mila XVII

        40,003           09.30.23  
05.29.17      

Fedeicred Agro Series IV

        94           12.31.19  
06.12.17      

Mila XVIII

        52,555           01.31.24  
06.21.17      

Mas Cuotas Series VIII

        738           12.31.19  
08.16.17      

Mas Cuotas Series IX

        225           12.31.19  
10.20.17      

Mas Cuotas Series X

        2,208           10.15.19  
10.27.17      

Mila XIX

        397           05.31.24  
02.16.18      

Mila XX

        75           09.30.24  
        Totals         5,861,335              

(*) Estimated date, since maturity date shall occur at the time of the distribution of all of trust assets.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

c) Activities as Security Agent:

c.1) Banco Galicia has been appointed Security Agent of the Argentine National Treasury’s endorsement guarantees in favor of ENARSA (Energía Argentina S.A.) that were assigned in favor of Nación Fideicomisos S.A. in its capacity as Trustee of the “ENARSA-BARRAGAN” and “ENARSA-BRIGADIER LOPEZ” financial trusts.

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

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

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the balances recorded from these transactions amount to U.S. $1,364,097 and U.S. $408, respectively.

All the transactions detailed above are recorded in off-balance sheet items-trust funds.

 

d)

Setting Up of Financial Trusts

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Group recorded participation certificates and debt securities of financial trusts held in its own portfolio for $4,968,740 and $5,042,761, respectively, measured at amortized cost.

49.4.       COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE C.N.V.

49.4.1.    Agents – Minimum Liquidity Requirement

Within the framework of Resolution No. 622/13 of the C.N.V., Banco Galicia 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 March 31, 2019, Banco Galicia’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 $32,000 with a minimum liquidity requirement of $16,000, which the Bank paid with U.S. Dollar – denominated Argentine Bonds, which are registered with Caja de Valores (Depositor No. 100100) in the amount of $24,529.

49.4.2.     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 DÓLARES I” and “FIMA RENTA DOLARES II” funds, as of March 31, 2019, Banco Galicia holds a total of 11,799,455,555 units under custody for a market value of $80,910,329, which is included in the “Depositors of Securities Held in Custody” account. As of December 31, 2018, the securities held in custody totaled 9,623,110,829 units and their market value amounted to $60,431,318.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

The balances of the Mutual Funds as of the indicated dates are detailed as follows:

 

  Mutual Fund            03.31.19              12.31.18  
                         

FIMA Acciones

              335,723                 328,125  

FIMA P.B. Acciones

              741,688                 718,431  

FIMA Renta en pesos

              442,871                 245,333  

FIMA Ahorro pesos

              14,470,519                 9,891,974  

FIMA Renta Plus

              250,780                 145,308  

FIMA Premium

              39,462,334                 29,475,771  

FIMA Ahorro Plus

              13,461,071                 9,967,609  

FIMA Capital Plus

              283,768                 205,069  

FIMA Abierto PyMES

              487,542                 312,788  

FIMA Mix I

              7,229                 6,686  

FIMA Renta Dólares I (*)

              7,332,092                 7,373,261  

FIMA Renta Dólares II (*)

              1,864,764                 1,554,263  

FIMA Renta Fija Internacional

              1,626,880                 193,618  

FIMA Acciones Latinoamericanas Dólares(*)

        143,068           13,082  
                         

Total

              80,910,329                 60,431,318  

(*) Stated at the reference exchange rate of the U.S. Dollar set by the Argentine Central Bank.

All the transactions detailed above are recorded in off-balance sheet items – securities held in custody.

49.4.3. Storage of Documents

Pursuant to General Resolution No. 629 of the C.N.V., Banco Galicia 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.

49.5. ACCOUNTS SHOWING COMPLIANCE WITH MINIMUM CASH REQUIREMENTS

As of March 31, 2019, the balances recorded as computable items are as follows:

 

  Item           

Currency

            Government
Securities
                 
                                  
            $             U.S.$            Euros(*)            $             U.S.$  
                                                           

  Checking Accounts at the Argentine Central Bank

        39,000,000           1,483,347 (1)         26 (3)         -           -  

  Special Guarantees Accounts at the Argentine Central Bank

        4,875,714           13,200 (2)         -          -           -  

  Argentine Treasury Bonds in Pesos at Fixed Rate Due November 2020

        10,222,905           -          -          -           -  

  Liquidity Bills

        22,034,970           -          -          -           -  

  60 EM Subaccount in CRYL (Center of Registration and Settlement) of Government Securities and Debt Instruments Issued by the Argentine Central Bank

        -           -          -          1,277,411           1,627 (4) 

Total Computable Items to Meet Minimum Cash Requirements

              76,133,589                 1,496,547                26                1,277,411                 1,627  

(*) Stated in thousands of U.S.$.

(1) Equivalent to $64,307,987.

(2) Equivalent to $572,264.

(3) Equivalent to $1,127.

(4) Equivalent to $70,536.

49.6. 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 March 31, 2019:

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, Banco Galicia, 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., Banco Galicia and Mr. Enrique M. Garda Olaciregui filed federal extraordinary appeals before Argentine Supreme Court (CSJN). Accounting treatment: As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, a provision for $5,306, respectively, was set up.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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, Banco Galicia, three of its directors and certain relevant officers were punished with a fine in the amount of $1,497. Status of the proceedings: On November 26, 2018, the Bank filed a direct 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. 21526, as amended by Law No. 24144. Division V of such court of appeals was selected at random to render judgment on the case.

49.7. ISSUANCE OF DEBT SECURITIES

The issuance of Debt Securities is detailed in Notes 26 and 27.

49.8. 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.

With respect to Banco Galicia, 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.

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

Pursuant to the Price Supplement of 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 might only be released for capitalization purposes, or otherwise to offset potential losses.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

NOTE 50. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

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

The Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2019, authorized, pursuant to the rules and regulations in force, to allocate Unappropriated Retained Earnings as of December 31, 2018, as follows:

 

- To Legal Reserve

     $        2,307,236  

- To Cash Dividends

     $        1,500,000  

- To Discretionary Reserve for Future Distributions of Profits

     $        7,728,932  

- To Special Statutory Reserve for First-time Adoption of IFRS

     $        2,723,174  

 

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SCHEDULE A – BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, 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  
     03.31.19                12.31.18  

FAIR VALUE DEBT SECURITIES WITH CHANGES TO INCOME

                             108,810,103          75,989,171          108,810,103          -          108,810,103  

Argentine

                             108,810,103          75,989,171          108,810,103          -          108,810,103  

Government Securities

                             8,838,594          4,699,806          8,838,594          -          8,838,594  

Government Bonds

                  Level 1          3,543,857          1,466,270          3,543,857          -          3,543,857  

Government Bonds

                  Level 3          977          19,137          977          -          977  

Provincial Bonds

                  Level 1          952,658          538,591          952,658          -          952,658  

Provincial Bonds

                  Level 3          -          445,204          -          -          -  

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires Bonds

                  Level 1          363,162          37,166          363,162          -          363,162  

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires Bonds

                  Level 3          -          5,073          -          -          -  

Treasury Bills

                  Level 1          3,734,000          910,317          3,734,000          -          3,734,000  

Treasury Bills

                  Level 2          48,136          1,278,048          48,136          -          48,136  

Treasury Bills

                  Level 3          195,804          1,278,048          195,804          -          195,804  

Argentine Central Bank’s Bills

                             99,479,849          70,151,772          99,479,849          -          99,479,849  

Lebacs

                  Level 1          -          54,008          -          -          -  

Liquidity Bills

                  Level 2          18,779,072          -          18,779,072          -          18,779,072  

Liquidity Bills

                  Level 2          80,700,777          70,097,764          80,700,777          -          80,700,777  

Private Securities

                             99,479,849          1,137,593          99,479,849          -          99,479,849  

Debt Securities

                  Level 1          105,056          270,470          105,056          -          105,056  

Debt Securities

                  Level 2          -          -          -          -          -  

Debt Securities

                  Level 3          191,458          418,728          191,458          -          191,458  

Debt Securities of Financial Trusts

                  Level 1          -          38,285          -          -          -  

Debt Securities of Financial Trusts

                  Level 3          115,853          63,559          115,853          -          115,853  

Participation Certificates in Financial Trusts

                  Level 1          -          -          -          -          -  

Participation Certificates in Financial Trusts

                  Level 2          -          36,270          -          -          -  

Participation Certificates in Financial Trusts

                              Level 3                79,293                310,281                79,293                -                79,293  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE A – BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES (Continued)

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, 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  
     03.31.19                12.31.18  

OTHER DEBT SECURITIES

                             16,905,289          14,489,766          16,620,216          -          16,620,216  

Measured at Fair Value with Changes in OCI

                             10,662,088          9,129,045          10,662,088          -          10,662,088  

Argentine

                             10,662,088          9,129,045          10,662,088          -          10,662,088  

Government Securities

                             10,662,088          9,129,045          10,662,088          -          10,662,088  

Government Bonds

                  Level 1          10,589,328          9,074,420          10,589,328          -          10,589,328  

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires Bonds

                  Level 1          72,760          54,625          72,760          -          72,760  

Measurement at Amortized Cost

                             6,243,201          5,360,721          5,958,128          -          5,958,128  

Argentine

                             6,241,063          5,358,890          5,955,990          -          5,955,990  

Government Securities

                             339,755          222,588          339,755          -          339,755  

Government Bonds

                             -          3,255          -          -          -  

Treasury Bills

                             339,755          219,333          339,755          -          339,755  

Argentine Central Bank’s Bills

                             -          -          -          -          -  

Lebacs

                             -          -          -          -          -  

Private Securities

                             5,486,460          5,136,302          5,616,235          -          5,616,235  

Debt Securities

                             509,564          485,923          639,339          -          639,339  

Debt Securities of Financial Trusts

                             5,058,077          4,710,353          5,058,077          -          5,058,077  

Allowance for Loan Losses(*)

                             (81,181        (59,974        (81,181        -          (81,181

Foreign

                             2,138          1,831          2,138          -          2,138  

Government Securities

                             2,138          1,831          2,138          -          2,138  

Treasury Bills

                             2,138          1,831          2,138          -          2,138  

Equity Instruments

                             2,516,578          161,054          2,516,578          -          2,516,578  

Measured at Fair Value with Changes in Profit or Loss

                             2,516,578          161,054          2,516,578          -          2,516,578  

Argentine

                             2,479,998          132,839          2,479,998          -          2,479,998  

Shares

                  Level 1          18,119          2,030          18,119          -          18,119  

Shares

                  Level 3          2,461,879          130,809          2,461,879          -          2,461,879  

Foreign

                             36,580          28,215          36,580          -          36,580  

Shares

                  Level 1          32,698          24,765          32,698          -          32,698  

Shares

                              Level 3                3,882                3,450                3,882                -                3,882  

(*) It includes the allowance for loan losses on the portfolio in normal situation (Communiqué “A” 2729, as amended and supplemented). (See Schedule R).

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE B – CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY STATUS AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

                                     
Item           03.31.19             12.31.18  
                         

COMMERCIAL LOAN PORTFOLIO

                       

Normal

        166,677,788           146,938,007  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

        8,710,024           7,695,607  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        8,946,381           7,905,793  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        149,021,383           131,336,607  
                         

With Special Follow-Up – Under Observation

        109,924           1,800,930  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        32,659           8,000  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        77,265           1,792,930  

With Problems

        2,362,669           471,695  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        387,179           439,072  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        1,975,490           32,623  

High Risk of Insolvency

        223,372           207,358  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

        7,728           -  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        3,217           29,047  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        212,427           178,311  

Uncollectible

        69,516           1,321  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        22,072           -  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        47,444           1,321  

TOTAL COMMERCIAL LOAN PORTFOLIO

              169,443,269                 149,419,311  

 

                                     
Item           03.31.19             12.31.18  
                         

CONSUMER AND HOUSING LOAN PORTFOLIO

                       

Normal Performance

        173,618,998           174,203,923  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

        296,829           242,856  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        14,492,206           14,207,918  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        158,829,963           159,753,149  

Low Risk

        6,812,893           5,795,602  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

        2,916           12,629  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        136,488           152,754  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        6,673,489           5,630,219  

Medium Risk

        5,593,106           4,323,373  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

        -           2,265  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        81,756           108,582  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        5,511,350           4,212,526  

High Risk

        6,372,358           4,430,239  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

        8,731           11,616  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        122,106           49,860  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        6,241,521           4,368,763  

Uncollectible

        1,815,929           1,180,349  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “A”

        5,193           9,916  

Backed by Preferred Guarantees and Counter-guarantees “B”

        60,222           64,262  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        1,750,514           1,106,171  

Uncollectible due to Technical Reasons

        6,211           6,507  

With No Preferred Guarantees or Counter-guarantees

        6,211           6,507  

TOTAL CONSUMER AND HOUSING LOAN PORTFOLIO

        194,219,495           189,939,993  

GRAND TOTAL(1)

              363,662,764                 339,359,304  

(1) Reconciliation between Schedule B and the Balance Sheet:

 

                                    
             03.31.19            12.31.18  

Net Loans and Other Financing

        301,476,655          286,952,476  

Other Debt Securities

        16,905,289          14,489,766  

Off-Balance Sheet Agreed Loans and Guarantees Granted

        37,198,478          32,554,655  

Plus Allowances for Loan Losses

        16,008,268          11,474,477  

Plus Adjustments under the IFRS-based Accounting Framework that Are Not Computable for the Statement of Debtors’ Status

        4,562,596          4,239,608  

Less Other Non-computable Items for the Statement of Debtors’ Status

        (1,826,434        (1,222,633

Less Government Securities Measured at Fair Value with Changes in OCI

        (10,662,088        (9,129,045

Total

              363,662,764                339,359,304  

 

48


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE C – CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

                                                                         
            LOANS  
Number of Customers           03.31.19             12.31.18  
                                                           
           

  Outstanding  

Balance

              % of Total  
Portfolio
           

  Outstanding  

Balance

           

  % of Total  

Portfolio

 
                                                 

10 Largest Customers

        38,572,348           11           38,508,659           11  

50 Following Largest Customers

        59,926,362           16           52,229,882           15  

100 Following Largest Customers

        29,112,170           8           22,627,832           7  

Remaining Customers

        236,051,884           65           225,992,931           67  
                                                 

TOTAL(1)

              363,662,764                 100                 339,359,304                 100  

(1) Reconciliation between Schedule C and the Balance Sheet:

 

                                    
            03.31.19            12.31.18  
                        

Net Loans and Other Financing

        301,476,655          286,952,476  

Other Debt Securities

        16,905,289          14,489,766  

Off-Balance Sheet Agreed Loans and Guarantees Granted

        37,198,478          32,554,655  

Plus Allowances for Loan Losses

        16,008,268          11,474,477  

Plus Adjustments under the IFRS-based Accounting Framework that Are Not Computable for the Statement of Debtors’ Status

        4,562,596          4,239,608  

Less Other Non-computable Items for the Statement of Debtors’ Status

        (1,826,434        (1,222,633

Less Government Securities Measured at Fair Value with Changes in OCI

        (10,662,088        (9,129,045
                        

Total

              363,662,764                339,359,304  

 

49


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE D – BREAKDOWN BY TERM OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019

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           Past-due Loan
Portfolio
            Terms Remaining to Maturity             Total  
                                                                       
     1 Month              3 Months              6 Months              12 Months              24 Months              Over 24 Months          
                                                                                                 

Non-financial

Public

Sector

        -           1,661           -           -           -        

 

-

 

        -           1,661  

Financial

Sector

        -           3,027,176           2,275,919           574,020           1,291,728           2,295,833           1,304,018           10,768,694  

Non-financial

Private

Sector and

Residents Abroad

        10,703,292           149,712,354           62,160,555           57,325,338           32,689,122           26,866,836           40,301,385           379,758,882  

TOTAL

              10,703,292                 152,741,191                 64,436,474                 57,899,358                 33,980,850                 29,162,669                 41,605,403                 390,529,237  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE F – CHANGES IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, 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     Transfers     Disposals     For the Period     At Fiscal Year-end     03.31.19     12.31.18  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Measurement at Cost                        

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Real Estate

    7,963,782       50       -       -       (257,549     (765,882     115,944       -       (27,610     (677,548     7,028,685       7,197,901  

Furniture and Fixtures

    1,038,056       10       19,235       (3,805     139,641       (371,436     -       3,448       (26,569     (394,557     798,570       666,618  

Machines and Equipment

    3,189,815       3 and 5       154,094       (107     7,073       (1,487,646     -       97       (150,595     (1,638,144     1,712,731       1,702,169  

Vehicles

    55,926       5       2,474       (1,448     -       (19,044     -       820       (2,320     (20,544     36,408       36,883  

Personal Property Acquired for Financial Leases

    7,956       5       -       -       -       (7,956     -       -       -       (7,956     -       -  
Right-of-Use in Real Estate     -       -       3,265,451       -       -       -       -       -       (172,844     (172,844     3,092,607          
Miscellaneous     594,384       5 and 10       16,082       -       256,905       (191,635     (115,944     -       (34,923     (342,502     524,869       402,749  

Work in Progress

    878,695       -       121,566       (262)       (146,070)       -       -       -       -       -       853,929       878,695  

Total

    13,728,614               3,578,902       (5,622     -       (2,843,599     -       4,365       (414,861     (3,254,095     14,047,799       10,885,015  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE F – CHANGES IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Continued)

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

     Value at
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
   

Estimated

Useful

Life in Years

    Additions     Disposals     Transfers     Depreciation    

Net Book

Value as of

 
 

 

 

 
Item                     Accumulated     Transfers     Disposals     For the Fiscal Year     At Fiscal Year-end     12.31.18     12.31.17  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Measurement at Cost                        

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Real Estate

    7,862,752       50       118,771       (37,053     19,313       (647,738     -       30,013       (148,157     (765,882     7,197,901       7,215,014  

Furniture and Fixtures

    612,714       10       210,027       (44,073     259,386       (279,351     (35,788     42,651       (98,948     (371,436     666,618       333,363  

Machines and Equipment

    2,599,211       3 and 5       719,843       (95,566     (33,673     (1,134,515     35,788       93,672       (482,591     (1,487,646     1,702,169       1,464,696  

Vehicles

    36,947       5       24,561       (5,749     167       (13,651     (95     3,141       (8,438     (19,043     36,883       23,296  

Personal Property Acquired for Financial Leases

    8,123       5       -       -       (167     (8,051     95       -       -       (7,956     -       72  
Miscellaneous     383,232       5 and 10       103,918       (4,276     111,510       (108,458     -       645       (83,822     (191,635     402,749       274,774  

Work in Progress

    479,183       -       765,847       (27,821     (338,514     -       -       -       -       -       878,695       479,183  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

    11,982,162               1,942,967       (214,538     18,022       (2,191,764     -       170,122       (821,956     (2,843,598     10,885,015       9,790,398  

 

52


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE F – CHANGES IN INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Changes in investment properties recorded in the “Other Non-financial Assets” account are detailed below.

 

Item    Value at
Beginning of
Period
     Estimated
Useful
Life in Years
     Additions      Disposals      Transfers      Depreciation    

Net Book

Value as of

 
  

 

 

 
   Accumulated     Disposals      For the Period      At Fiscal Year-end     03.31.19      12.31.18  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Measurement at Cost                               

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Real Estate Leased

     165,108        50        -        -        -        (8,408     -        -        (8,408     156,982        156,982  

Total

     165,108                 -        -        -        (8,408     -        -        (8,408     156,982        156,982  

 

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 Fiscal Year     At Fiscal Year-end     12.31.18      12.31.17  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Measurement at Cost                              

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Real Estate Leased

     165,108        50        -        -        -        (5,142     -        (3,266     (8,408     156,982        159,966  

Total

     165,108                 -        -        -        (5,142     -        (3,266     (8,408     156,982        159,966  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE G – CHANGES IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Item    Value at
Beginning of
Period
     Estimated
Useful
Life in Years
     Additions      Disposals     Amortization    

Net Book

Value as of

 
 

 

 

 
  Accumulated     Disposals      For the Period     Transfers      At Fiscal Year-end     03.31.19      12.31.18  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Measurement at Cost                             

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Licenses

     1,858,049        5        391,671        (30,649     (769,686     -        (91,510     -        (861,168     1,357,903        1,088,363  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Intangible Assets Acquired for Financial Lease

     26,352        5        -        -       (26,352     -        -       -        (26,352     -        -  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Intangible Assets

     3,709,813        5        304,480        (5,358     (1,054,453     -        (58,149     -        (1,112,600     2,896,335        2,655,360  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     5,594,214                 696,151        (36,007     (1,850,461     -        (149,659     -        (2,000,120     4,254,238        3,743,723  
             
Item    Value at
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
     Estimated
Useful
Life in Years
     Additions      Disposals    

Amortization

   

Net Book

Value as of

 
 

 

 

 
  Accumulated     Disposals      For the Fiscal Year     Transfers      At Fiscal Year-end     12.31.18      12.31.17  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Measurement at Cost                             

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Licenses

     1,109,037        5        948,626        (199,614     (656,549     174,759        (287,894     -        (769,686     1,088,363        452,488  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Intangible Assets Acquired for Financial Lease

     26,352        5        -        -       (25,753     -        (599     -        (26,352     -        599  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Intangible Assets

     1,438,457        5        2,272,262        (906     (985,683     906        (69,676     -        (1,054,453     2,655,360        452,774  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     2,573,846                 3,220,888        (200,520     (1,667,985     175,665        (358,169     -        (1,850,491     3,743,723        905,861  

 

54


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE H – CONCENTRATION OF DEPOSITS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

           DEPOSITS  
Number of Customers        03.31.19          12.31.18  
          Outstanding
Balance
         % of Total
Portfolio
         Outstanding
Balance
         % of Total
Portfolio
 

10 Largest Customers

       27,421,332          7          26,929,214          7  

50 Following Largest Customers

       35,608,746          9          21,892,330          6  

100 Following Largest Customers

       20,091,824          5          15,684,961          4  

Remaining Customers

       324,647,583          79          295,590,770          83  

TOTAL

         407,769,485            100            360,097,275            100  

 

55


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE I – BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES BY REMAINING TERM

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019

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 undiscounted contractual maturity.

 

Item        Terms Remaining to Maturity          Total  
      1 Month         3 Months         6 Months         12 Months         24 Months         Over 24 Months      

Deposits (1)

      368,407,930         35,543,271         11,007,695         4,469,392         53,836         46,255         419,528,379  

Non-financial Public Sector

      2,185,405         315,980         149         -         -         -         2,501,534  

Financial Sector

      699,122         -         -         -         -         -         699,122  

Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

      365,523,403         35,227,291         11,007,546         4,469,392         53,836         46,255         416,327,723  

Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

      3,043,462         -         -         -         -         -         3,043,462  

Derivative Instruments

      1,876,088         -         -         -         -         -         1,876,088  

Repo Transactions

        6,016,088           -           -           -           -           -           6,016,088  

Other Financial Liabilities

      55,781,394         9,430         20,709         30,640         51,296         84,045         55,977,514  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

      2,104,943         2,190,139         1,581,659         3,814,720         2,981,219         4,178,667         16,851,347  

Debt Securities Issued

      1,720,978         4,429,302         8,094,757         15,286,710         14,205,591         8,589,492         52,326,830  

Subordinated Debt Securities

      178,832         -         439,575         439,575         879,150         15,639,692         17,576,824  

TOTAL

        439,129,715           42,172,142           21,144,395           24,041,037           18,171,092           28,538,151           573,196,532  

(1) Maturities in the first month include:

- Checking Accounts $40,035,069

- Savings Accounts $210,853,013

- Time Deposit $114,853,759

- Other Deposits $2,665,995

- Interest to be Accrued $94

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE J – CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Item           Balances at the
Beginning of
Period
            Increases             Decreases            

Balances as of

03.31.19

           

Balances as of

12.31.18

 
   Reversals            Uses  

INCLUDED IN LIABILITIES

                                                                 

For Administrative, Disciplinary and Criminal Penalties

       5,306          22          -          (22        5,306          5,306  

Provisions for Termination Benefits

       86,926          12,822          -          (1,380        98,368          86,926  

Others

       1,357,091          101,072          -          (5,247        1,452,916          1,357,091  

TOTAL PROVISIONS

             1,449,323                113,894                -                (6,649              1,556,590                1,449,323  

 

57


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE L – FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Items        Head Office and
Argentine Branches
          03.31.19           03.31.19           12.31.18  
   Dollar          Euro         Real        Others      

ASSETS

                                                                      

Cash and Due from Banks

      84,406,309          84,406,309          82,083,329          2,153,032       19,334        150,614          95,156,786  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

      2,721,387          2,721,387          2,721,387          -       -        -          1,459,314  

Derivative Instruments

      -          -          -          -       -        -          -  

Other Financial Assets

      1,940,729          1,940,729          1,940,729          -       -        -          696,796  

Net Loans and Other Financing

      111,323,726          111,323,726          111,171,351          152,159       -        216          95,270,654  

Argentine Central Bank

      -          -          -          -       -        -          -  

Other Financial Institutions

      1,127,691          1,127,691          1,127,691          -       -        -          1,019,533  

To the Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

      110,196,035          110,196,035          110,043,660          152,159       -        216          94,251,121  

Other Debt Securities

      4,654,760          4,654,760          4,653,760          -       -        -          4,338,728  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

      9,301,521          9,301,521          9,301,521          -       -        -          3,350,460  

Investments in Equity Instruments

      36,580          36,580          32,698          3,882       -        -          28,215  

Assets for Insurance Contracts

      -          -          -          -       -        -          2,695  

Other Non-financial Assets

      29,555          29,555          29,555          -       -        -          23,313  

TOTAL ASSETS

        214,415,567            214,415,567            211,936,330            2,309,073         19,334          150,830            200,326,961  

 

58


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE L – FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES (Continued)

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Items         Head Office and
Argentine Branches
          03.31.19           03.31.19           12.31.18  
   Dollar          Euro          Real          Others      

LIABILITIES

                                                                            

Deposits

       181,569,264          181,569,264          -          -          -          -          162,667,559  

Non-financial Public Sector

       16,854          16,854          -          -          -          -          6,225,968  

Financial Sector

       65,259          65,259          -          -          -          -          9,866  

Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

       181,487,151          181,487,151          -          -          -          -          156,431,725  

Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

       247,222          247,222          -          -          -          -          115,761  

Derivative Instruments

       622,198          622,198          -          -          -          -          21,173  

Repo Transactions

       5,873,381          5,873,381          -          -          -          -          1,894,876  

Other Financial Liabilities

       10,681,130          10,681,130          254,861          -          -          22,034          8,003,308  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

       11,268,915          11,268,915          204,874          -          -          -          13,814,564  

Debt Securities Issued

       7,954,661          7,954,661          -          -          -          -          3,850,692  

Subordinated Debt Securities

       10,983,200          10,983,200          -          -          -          -          9,767,874  

Liabilities for Insurance Contracts

       -          -          -          -          -          -          2,967  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

       329,840          329,840          67          -          -          -          283,327  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

         229,529,811            229,529,811            459,802            -            -            -            200,422,101  

 

59


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE O – DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019

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         90,200  

OTC - Sales

    Brokerage - own account     Foreign currency     Daily settlement of the difference     MAE       1         1         1         2,536,850  

ROFEX - Purchases

    Brokerage - own account     Foreign currency     Daily settlement of the difference     ROFEX       2         2         1         34,099,031  

ROFEX - Sales

    Brokerage - own account     Foreign currency     Daily settlement of the difference     ROFEX       2         2         1         34,477,021  

Forwards with Customers

                                                               

Purchases

    Brokerage - own account     Foreign currency     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents in Argentina - Non-financial sector       3         2         88         1,164,867  

Purchases

    Brokerage - own account     Foreign currency     Upon maturity of differences     OTC – Residents Abroad       3         -         88         27,696,126  

Sales

    Brokerage - own account     Foreign currency     Upon maturity of differences     OTC - Residents in Argentina - Non-financial sector       4         3         112         8,111,590  

Sales

    Brokerage - own account     Foreign currency     Upon maturity of differences     OTC – Residents Abroad       4         3         112         4,058,260  

Repo Transactions

                                                               

Forward Purchases

    Brokerage - own account     Argentine government securities     With delivery of the underlying asset     MAE       -         -         -         6,121,089  

Forward Sales

    Brokerage - own account     Argentine government securities     With delivery of the underlying asset     MAE       -         -         -         10,673,453  

Swaps with Customers

                                                               

Fixed for Variable Interest Rate Swaps

    Brokerage - own account     Others     Others     OTC – Residents in Argentina – Financial sector       26         12         1         460,242  

Cross Currency Swaps – Other Forward Purchases

    Brokerage - own account     Others     Others     OTC – Residents in Argentina – Financial sector       60         57         -         30,941  

(*) Relates to the notional amount.

 

60


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE Q – INCOME STATEMENT BREAKDOWN

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Items            Net Financial Income/(Expense)             OCI  
          Originally
Designated or
According to Point
6.7.1 of IFRS 9
            Mandatory
Measurement
       

From Measurement of Financial Assets at Fair Value with Changes in Profit or Loss

                                  

Income (loss) from Government Securities

        -           12,221,443          209,356  

Income (loss) from Private Securities

        -           2,720,240          -  

Income (Loss) from Derivative Instruments

        -           794,835          -  

Repo Transactions

        -           794,835          -  

Income from Other Financial Assets

        -           1          -  

From Measurement of Financial Liabilities at Fair Value with Changes in Profit or Loss

                                  

Income (Loss) from Derivative Instruments

        -           (18,604        -  

Repo Transactions

        -           -          -  

Rate Swaps

        -           (18,064        -  

Total as of 03.31.19

              -                 15,718,455                209,356  

 

Items            Net Financial Income/(Expense)             OCI  
          Originally
Designated or
According to Point
6.7.1 of IFRS 9
            Mandatory
Measurement
       

From Measurement of Financial Assets at Fair Value with Changes in Profit or Loss

                                  

Income (loss) from Government Securities

        -           1,696,702          14,425  

Income (loss) from Private Securities

        -           269,641          -  

Income (Loss) from Derivative Instruments

        -           424          -  

Repo Transactions

        -           424          -  

Income (Loss) from Other Financial Assets

        -           (2        -  

From Measurement of Financial Liabilities at Fair Value with Changes in Profit or Loss

                                  

Income (Loss) from Derivative Instruments

              -                 (116,784              -  

Repo Transactions

        -           (116,784        -  

Totals as of 03.31.18

              -                 1,846,981                14,425  

 

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SCHEDULE Q – INCOME STATEMENT BREAKDOWN (Continued)

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

 

Interest and Adjustments for Application of Effective Interest Rate of Financial Assets Measured at
Amortized Cost
                03.31.19                           03.31.18          

Interest Income

                     

On Cash and Due from Banks

       535          124  

On Private Securities

       104,090          76,269  

On Government Securities

       719,409          72,686  

On Net Loans and Other Financing

       20,933,292          10,846,079  

Non-financial Public Sector

       -          565  

Financial Sector

       447,162          204,406  

Non-financial Private Sector

       20,486,130          10,641,108  

Overdrafts

       2,096,813          944,209  

Mortgage Loans

       1,933,309          475,058  

Collateral Loans

       49,702          67,918  

Personal Loans

       2,517,222          1,610,588  

Credit Card Loans

       9,591,516          4,620,525  

Financial Leases

       143,985          96,738  

Others

       4,153,583          2,826,072  

On Repo Transactions

       224,300          63,863  

Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

       224,300          63,863  

Total

         21,981,626            11,059,021  

 

Interest-related Expenses                 03.31.19                           03.31.18          

On Deposits

       13,841,541          3,629,298  

Non-financial Private Sector

       13,841,541          3,629,298  

Checking Accounts

       -          -  

Savings Accounts

       1,174          1,067  

Time Deposit and Term Investments

       12,672,980          3,404,161  

Others

       1,167,387          224,070  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

       409,997          148,837  

On Repo Transactions

       171,297          23,594  

Other Financial Institutions

       171,297          23,594  

On Other Financial Liabilities

       2,088,371          707,928  

On Debt Securities Issued

       1,053,934          276,672  

On Subordinated Debt Securities

       207,382          102,495  

Total

         17,772,522            4,888,824  

 

Fee Income                 03.31.19                           03.31.18          

Fee and Commissions Related to Transactions

       1,615,291          1,046,663  

Fee and Commissions Related to Credits

       845,882          3,058,165  

Fee and Commissions Related to Loan Commitments and Financial Guarantees

       77,709          40,172  

Fee and Commissions Related to Transferable Securities

       261,478          162,806  

Fee and Commissions on Collection Proceedings

       4,916          6,290  

Fee and Commissions on Credit Cards

       3,491,970          -  

Fee and Commissions on Insurance

       182,038          -  

Fee and Commissions on Foreign and Exchange Rate Transactions

       281,957          162,387  

Total

         6,761,241            4,476,483  

 

Fee-related Expenses                 03.31.19                           03.31.18          

Fee and Commissions Related to Credit Cards

       -          -  

Fees and Commissions Related to Transactions with Securities

       39,878          8,902  

Fees and Commissions related to Direct Channels

       -          55,947  

Others

       709,183          68,729  

Total

         749,061            560,739  

 

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SCHEDULE R – VALUE ADJUSTMENT BY LOSSES – ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Item         Balances at the
Beginning of Period
          Increases           Decreases           Balances as of
03.31.19
          Balances as of
12.31.18
 
   Reversals           Uses  
Other Financial Assets        35,177          1,860,748          -          -          1,895,925          35,177  
Net Loans and Other Financing        11,414,503          5,498,735          -          986,151          15,927,087          11,414,503  

Overdrafts

       394,859          164,523          -          59,902          499,480          394,859  

Mortgage Loans

       83,939          21,245          -          35,072          70,112          83,939  

Collateral Loans

       10,911          2,587          -          179          13,319          10,911  

Personal Loans

       842,725          453,988          -          201,898          1,094,815          842,725  

Credit Card Loans

       5,140,390          2,046,594          -          587,246          6,599,738          5,140,390  

Financial Leases

       29,185          1,603          -          99          30,689          29,185  

Others(*)(**)

       4,912,494          2,808,195          -          101,755          7,618,934          4,912,494  
Private Securities(**)        59,974          47,207          -          26,000          81,181          59,974  
TOTAL ALLOWANCES          11,509,654            7,406,690            -            1,012,151            17,904,193            11,509,654  

(*) It includes Other Loans and Other Financing.

(**) It includes the allowance for loan losses on the portfolio in normal situation (Communiqué “A” 2729, as amended and supplemented).

 

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INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF MARCH 31, 2019

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, 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 Banco Galicia’s position as one of the leading companies in Argentina. This strategy shall be carried out by supplementing the operations and business conducted by Banco Galicia 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.

Net income for the period attributable to the controlling company’s shareholders amounted to $9,037,359. This income has been mainly generated as a consequence of the valuation of equity investments in subsidiaries.

The General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2019 authorized, pursuant to the rules and regulations in force, the allocation of Unappropriated Retained Earnings, as of December 31, 2018, as follows:

 

To Cash Dividends

         2,000,000  

To Special Reserve for First-Time Adoption of IFRS

       2,827,741  

To Discretionary Reserve for Future Distributions of Profits

         12,427,034  

FINANCIAL STRUCTURE – MAIN ACCOUNTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

  Items               03.31.19                       03.31.18                       03.31.17        
  Assets                                    

Cash and Due from Banks

       131,824,102          46,441,210          49,888,320  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

       108,810,103          31,372,512          21,358,415  

Derivative Instruments

       636,124          137,474          113,244  

Repo Transactions

       10,657,687          4,505,248          6,592,735  

Other Financial Assets

       10,261,632          6,664,485          4,179,851  

Net Loans and Other Financing

       301,476,655          210,427,233          143,633,736  

Other Debt Securities

       16,905,289          3,582,367          1,508,386  

Financial Assets Pledged as Collateral

       16,703,234          8,856,242          3,793,818  

Current Income Tax Assets

       184,707          343,875          997,695  

Investments in Equity Instruments

       2,516,578          12,709          38,050  

Equity Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

       -          21,573          203,340  

Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets

       18,302,037          10,977,983          9,703,691  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

       899,574          603,650          607,403  

Assets for Insurance Contracts

       1,004,660          642,180          484,373  

Other Assets

       2,337,204          3,032,570          3,017,871  

Total Assets

       622,519,586          327,621,311          246,120,928  

Liabilities

                                

Deposits

       407,769,485          198,364,119          156,693,770  

Fair Value Liabilities with Changes to Income

       3,584,269          1,796,550          -  

Derivative Instruments

       1,876,088          180,989          47,945  

Repo Transactions

       6,016,088          2,014,918          -  

Other Financial Liabilities

       56,386,543          34,969,838          29,394,399  

Loans from the Argentine Central Bank and Other Financial Institutions

       14,626,842          11,292,008          7,043,343  

Debt Securities Issued

       35,581,406          14,372,971          13,298,137  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

       6,175,179          4,078,536          2,269,352  

Subordinated Debt Securities

       10,983,200          5,079,134          3,864,720  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

       509,909          319,116          1,146,995  

Liabilities for Insurance Contracts

       1,170,943          1,020,554          651,120  

Other Liabilities

       10,837,842          7,881,146          5,562,797  

Total Liabilities

       556,912,335          281,369,879          219,972,578  

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

       63,709,170          44,677,893          24,586,948  

Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

       1,898,081          1,573,539          1,561,402  

Total Shareholders’ Equity

         65,607,251            46,251,432            26,148,350  

 

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INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF MARCH 31, 2019

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

INCOME STATEMENT – MAIN ACCOUNTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

 

  Items         03.31.19           03.31.18           03.31.17  

Net Income from Interest

       4,209,104          6,170,197          4,263,345  

Net Fee Income

       6,012,180          3,915,744          3,236,824  

Other Financial Income

       15,686,868          2,637,528          1,137,315  

Other Operating Income

       6,493,748          1,454,348          999,512  

Underwriting Income from Insurance Business

       672,164          642,009          524,335  

Loan Loss Provisions

       (7,561,394        (1,621,747        (1,041,373

Net Operating Income

       25,512,670          13,198,079          9,119,958  

Personnel Expenses

       (4,062,501          (3,095,064        (2,472,329

Administrative Expenses

       (4,064,888        (2,924,700        (2,079,863

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

       (568,644        (257,481        (249,189

Other Operating Expenses

       (4,260,444        (2,444,862        (1,586,651

Operating Income

       12,555,992          4,475,972          2,731,926  

Results from Associates and Joint Ventures

       -          -          23,948  

Income before Taxes from Continuing Activities

       12,555,992          4,475,972          2,755,874  

Income Tax from Continuing Activities

       (3,341,115        (1,379,516        (983,939

Net Income from Continuing Activities

       9,214,877          3,096,456          1,771,935  

Income from Discontinued Operations

       -          74,776          -  

Income Tax from Discontinued Activities

       -          (22,882        (185,362

Net Income for the Period

       9,214,877          3,148,350          1,586,573  

Other Comprehensive Income

       209,357          14,425          3,527  

Total Comprehensive Income, Net

       9,005,520          3,133,925          1,590,100  

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

       8,828,002          2,990,746          1,430,720  

Net Income for the Period Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

         177,518            143,179            159,380  

STRUCTURE OF THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

  Items             03.31.19                   03.31.18                   03.31.17      

Total Operating Activities Cash Flow

       17,142,045          (21,269,338        (4,307,199

Total Investment Activities Cash Flow

       1,507,000          (500,543        (570,533

Total Financing Activities Cash Flow

       (5,694,195        1,375,038          1,149,578  

Effect of Changes in the Exchange Rate

       13,357,725          2,740,094          (1,063,781
           26,312,575            (17,654,749          (4,791,935

RATIOS

LIQUIDITY

Since the consolidated accounts mainly stem from Banco Galicia, the individual liquidity ratio for the Bank is detailed as follows:

 

Items             03.31.19                   03.31.18                   03.31.17      

Liquid Assets(*) as a Percentage of Transactional Deposits

       90.72          60.63          83.05  

Liquid Assets(*) as a Percentage of Total Deposits

         55.43            37.36            49.31  

(*) Liquid Assets include cash and due from banks, Lebacs and Nobacs, net call money, short-term placements in correspondent banks, Special Guarantees Accounts at the Argentine Central Bank and repo and reverse repo transactions with the local market.

SOLVENCY

 

Items             03.31.19                   03.31.18                   03.31.17      

Solvency

         11.44            16.44            15.34  

 

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INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF MARCH 31, 2019

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

CAPITAL ASSETS

 

Items             03.31.19                   03.31.18                 03.31.17      

Capital Assets(*)

         2.94            3.36            3.31  

(*) Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures plus Property, Plant and Equipment plus Intangible Assets over Total Assets

PROFITABILITY

 

Items             03.31.19                   03.31.18                   03.31.17      

Return on Average Assets(*)

       6.13          2.91          2.34  

Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity(*)

         70.27            23.06            24.72  

(*) Annualized.

EQUITY INVESTMENTS

BANCO DE GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES S.A.U.

Founded in 1905, Banco Galicia is one of the major private-sector domestic banks in the Argentine financial system. Through its several physical and digital distribution channels, Banco Galicia markets a broad spectrum of financial products and services for individuals and businesses countrywide.

In comparing the consolidated results of operations for the first quarter of the 2018 fiscal year to the same period of the previous year, consideration should be given to the fact that the Company and Banco Galicia entered into a spin-off/merger agreement, pursuant to which Banco Galicia split from its shareholders’ equity 77% interest of its interests in Tarjetas Regionales S.A. for its later inclusion in Grupo Galicia’s shareholders’ equity, effective as from January 1, 2018. Accordingly, the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows as of March 31, 2017 unconsolidated with Tarjetas Regionales S.A. was included for increased consistency in analyzing the changes.

The Bank’s net income for the period ended March 31, 2019 amounted to $7,838,930, accounting for a $5,877,392 increase compared to net income for the same quarter of the previous year in the amount of $1,961,538, or a 300% increase. The increase in net income, when compared to the same quarter of the previous fiscal year mainly resulted from the increase of $11,437,212 in net operating income (net income from interest plus net fee income, plus other financial income, plus other operating income less loan loss provisions). This effect was mainly mitigated by higher: i) other operating expenses of $1,517,302, and ii) administrative expenses plus personnel expenses of $1,526,944.

Net operating income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 amounted to $20,165,872, a 131% increase as compared to the $8,728,660 recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year. The positive change was due to higher net income arising from i) financial income of $15,244,349 (534%), and ii) net operating income of $5,875,950 (480%), offset by iii) an increase in the loan loss provision in the amount of $6,142,558 (538%).

Total loans to the private sector amounted to $309,429,306, showing a 56% increase during the last twelve months, and total deposits reached $410,170,497, growing 107% when compared to the previous fiscal year. As of March 31, 2019, Banco Galicia’s estimated share in loans to the private sector was 10.91%, while in deposits from the private sector it was 11.47%, when compared to 9.50% and 9.66%, respectively, as of March 31, 2018.

 

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INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF MARCH 31, 2019

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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 activity.

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 March 31, 2019, Tarjetas Regionales S.A. posted a profit of $1,044 million, accounting for a 24% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Net operating income amounted to $5,376 million, accounting for a 31.8% increase relative to the same period of fiscal year 2018, while net income from interest and net fee income rose by 32% and 33%, respectively. The loan loss provision amounted to $1,379 million, 215% higher than the $641 million recorded in the same period 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 investment held by the Company in Sudamericana Holding S.A. is 87.50%. Banco Galicia holds the remaining 12.50%.

This investment represents another step forward in Grupo Galicia’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 $1,093,542 during the period commenced on January 1, 2019 and ended on March 31, 2019. As of March 31, 2019, these companies had approximately 1.6 million current policies in all their insurance lines.

From a commercial standpoint, within a more challenging context for the industry, the company maintains its purpose of increasing the companies’ sales. As a result of this effort, the premium volume for the first quarter of 2019 exceeded that for the same period of the previous year by 25%.

GALICIA ADMINISTRADORA DE FONDOS S.A.

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.’s shareholders are the Company, holding 95% of the shares and Galicia Valores S.A., holding the remaining 5%.

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A. administers the FIMA mutual funds distributed by Banco Galicia, in its capacity as custodial agent of collective investment products corresponding to mutual funds, through its broad channel network, such as branches, electronic banking, phone banking, and to different customer segments (institutional, corporate and individual customers). New dealers, such as Galicia Valores S.A., Patente de Valores S.A., and Neix S.A., among others, are joining the network.

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).

 

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INFORMATIVE REVIEW AS OF MARCH 31, 2019

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

GALICIA WARRANTS S.A.

Galicia Warrants S.A. was established in 1993 and, since then, has become a leading company. It renders services to the productive sector as an additional credit instrument, also rendering a full spectrum of services related to inventory management.

Its shareholders are Grupo Galicia, which holds an 87.5% equity investment in the company, and Banco Galicia, which holds a 12.5% interest.

OUTLOOK

Argentina’s financial program for 2019 seems to be defined in the wake of the funding agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), though debt markets would still remain virtually close to our country.

On the FX market front, we are facing growing demand for foreign currency, with supply being primarily determined by potential auctions by the Argentine Central Bank and the Treasury, pursuant to the agreement with the IMF. The U.S. Dollar exchange rate, after the 2018 depreciation, would remain relatively steady in real terms towards the end of 2019 with volatility periods associated with the election scenario.

About the monetary policy, after a more difficult 2018 as a result of the new scheme to control aggregates, the contractionary trend would continue until inflation levels are brought into line with the Argentine Central Bank’s (non-explicit) objectives.

The financial system will continue to increase gradually the private sector brokerage, which will maintain its funding structure, short-term loans and high liquidity levels. Therefore, we do not project credit growth in terms of gross domestic product for the coming year.

In financial standing terms, net results will help maintain capitalization levels, according to regulations adopted by international financial institutions. In generating income, income from securities, mainly that related to the return on liquidity, would have a higher weight within operating income, whereas entities will continue to work on expenses to improve the operating efficiency.

The macroeconomic scenario will condition the evolution of portfolio quality indicators, although a strong systemic position is expected to continue to prevail, even comparatively with the most important countries in the region.

In short, in 2019, the Argentine financial system will continue to show excellent fundamental indicators. The high levels of coverage with allowances and capital surplus are a strength in a context of increase in arrears. The low leveraging level regionally compared at companies and families evidences the Argentine financial institutions’ potential.

Within this context, the Group will continue with its purpose to strengthen its market leadership position. Our main focus will continue to be on the quality of our products and services provided to current and future customers, while continuing improving the 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, we will continue to seek out further opportunities to create value, oriented to the public good and environmentally friendly.

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, May 9, 2019

 

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SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

           Notes                      03.31.19                  12.31.18        

Assets

                                

Cash and Due from Banks

                  30,455          6,904  

Cash

                  19          19  

Financial Institutions and Correspondents

                  30,436          6,885  

Other Local and Foreign Financial Institutions

            30,436          6,885  

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

       3          43,302          19,394  

Derivative Instruments

                  -          -  

Other Financial Assets

       5          10,162          11,326  

Net Loans and Other Financing (Schedule D)

       6          1,253,513          849,061  

To the Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

                  1,253,513          849,061  

Current Income Tax Assets

       7          12,869          -  

Equity Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

       8          62,877,084          54,471,742  

Property, Plant and Equipment (Schedule F)

                  4,371          1,588  

Deferred Income Tax Assets

       11          4,938          4,030  

Other Non-financial Assets

       12          3,508          838  

Non-current Assets Held for Sale

                  -          -  

Total Assets

                  64,240,202          55,364,883  

Liabilities

                                

Other Financial Liabilities

                  3,741          -  

Current Income Tax Liabilities

       13          82,432          47,236  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

       11          1,504          -  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

       14          24,048          20,028  

Total Liabilities

                  111,725          67,264  

Shareholders’ Equity

                                

Capital Stock

       15          1,426,765          1,426,765  

Non-capitalized Contributions

                  10,951,132          10,951,132  

Capital Adjustments

                  278,131          278,131  

Profit Reserves

                  25,444,177          25,444,177  

Retained Income

                  17,254,775          2,827,741  

Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income

                  (263,862        (57,361

Net Income for the Period/Year

            9,037,359          14,427,034  

Total Shareholders’ Equity

                      64,128,477            55,297,619  

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

 

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SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

                    Notes                     03.31.19            03.31.18  

Interest Income

                    517          5,401  

Interest-related Expenses

                    -          -  

Net Income from Interest (Schedule Q)

                    517          5,401  

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

                    7,513          42,183  

Gold and Foreign Currency Quotation Differences

        17           23,129          23,880  

Other Operating Income

        18           1          6  

Loan Loss Provisions

                    -          -  

Net Operating Income

                    31,160          71,470  

Personnel Expenses

        19           (2,020        (920

Administrative Expenses

        20           (24,161        (27,786

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

        21           (279        (60

Other Operating Expenses

        22           (5,018        (371

Operating Income

                    (318        42,333  

Results from Associates and Joint Ventures

                    9,063,817          2,969,677  

Income before Taxes from Continuing Activities

                    9,063,499          3,012,010  

Income Tax from Continuing Activities

        23           (26,140        (13,337

Net Income from Continuing Activities

                    9,037,359          2,998,673  

Income from Discontinued Operations

                    -          1,804  

Income Tax from Discontinued Activities

                    -          (989

Net Income for the Period

          25             9,037,359            2,999,488  

 

            Notes             03.31.19             03.31.18  

Earnings per Share

                        9,037,359             2,999,488  

Net Earnings Attributable to the Controlling Company’s Shareholders

                    -           -  

Plus: Dilutive Effects of Potential Ordinary Shares

                    -           -  

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

                    9,037,359           2,999,488  

Weighted-Average of Ordinary Shares Outstanding for the Period

                    1,426,765           1,426,765  

Basic Earnings per Share

                    6.33           2.10  

Diluted Earnings per Share

                        6.33             2.10  

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 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

                  Notes                         03.31.19          

      

     03.31.18        

Net Income for the Period

                    9,037,359          2,999,488  

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

                    (209,357        (14,425

Income (Loss) for the Fiscal Year attributable to Share of Profit or Loss in OCI of Subsidiaries

                    (209,357        (14,425

Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

                    (209,357        (14,425

Total Comprehensive Income

                        8,828,002            2,985,063  

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 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Movements

            Note              
Capital
Stock
 
 
           
Non-capitalized
Contributions
 
 
           
Adjustments
to
 
 
           

Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
 
 
           

Profit Reserves

             

Retained Income

              Total  
                  Outstanding        
Additional
Paid-in Capital
 
 
     
Shareholders’
Equity
 
 
      Others        
Legal
Reserve
 
 
      Others        
I.F.R.S.
Adjustment
 
 
     

Income

(Loss)

 

 

     
Shareholders’
Equity
 
 

Balances as of 12.31.18

                1,426,765         10,951,132         278,131         (57,361       340,979         25,103,198         2,827,741         14,427,034         55,297,619  

Total Comprehensive Income for the Period

                -         -         -         -         -         -                   -         -  

Net Income for the Period

      25         -         -         -         -         -         -         -         9,037,359         9,037,359  

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Period

                -         -         -         (209,357       -         -         -                   (209,357

Proceeds from Sale of Fair Value Securities with Changes in OCI of Subsidiaries

                -         -         -         2,856         -         -         -                   2,856  

Balances as of 03.31.19

                1,426,765         10,951,132         278,131         (263,862       340,979         25,103,198         2,827,741         23,464,393         64,128,477  

    

                                                                                                   

Balances as of 12.31.17

                1,426,765         10,951,132         278,131         17,279         315,679         17,999,029         2,526,299         8,630,911         42,145,225  

Purchase of Non-controlling Interests

                -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -  

Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Period

                -         -         -         (14,425       -         -         -         2,999,488         2,985,063  

Net Income for the Period

      25         -         -         -         -         -         -         -         2,999,488         2,999,488  

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Period

                -         -         -         (14,425       -         -         -         -         (14,425

Balances as of 03.31.18

                            1,426,765               10,951,132               278,131               2,854               315,679               17,999,029               2,526,299               11,630,399               45,130,288  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Item

          Notes             03.31.19             03.31.18  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS

                                   

Net Income for the Period before Income Tax

                    9,063,499           3,012,010  

Adjustment to Obtain the Operating Activities Flows:

                                   

Interest Income

                    (517)           (5,401)  

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

                    (7,513)           (42,184)  

Depreciation and Impairment of Assets

                    279           60  

Loan Loss Provisions

                    -           -  

Other Comprehensive Income from Associates and Joint Ventures

                    209,357           14,425  

Results from Associates and Joint Ventures

                    (9,063,817)           (2,969,677)  

Net Increases/(Decreases) from Operating Assets:

                                   

Other Financial Assets

                    (61,106)           5,598  

Net Decreases from Operating Liabilities:

                                   

Other Operating Liabilities

                    (34,809)           27,181  

TOTAL OPERATING ACTIVITIES (A)

                    105,373           42,012  

INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS

                                   

Payments:

                                   

Acquisition of Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures

                    -           (924,140)  

Collections:

                                   

Disposal of Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures

                    -           28,967  

Winding-up of Associates

                    -           248  

Collection of Dividends

                    364,800           415,774  

TOTAL INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES (B)

                    364,800           (479,151)  

EFFECT OF CHANGES IN EXCHANGE RATE (C)

                    (23,129)           23,880  

INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH, NET (A+B+C)

                    447,044           (413,259)  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR

        4           886,670           1,663,438  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT PERIOD-END

          4             1,333,714             1,250,178  

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, 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 (“Banco Galicia” or the “Bank”). Banco Galicia 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 the Board of Directors’ Meeting No. 585, dated May 9, 2019.

 

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 Argentine National Securities Commission (“C.N.V.”) regulations, the Group 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 investment in Banco Galicia and Tarjetas Regionales S.A., the latter being subject to the consolidated supervision requirements of the Argentine Central Bank (Communiqué “A” 2989, as supplemented), accounts for 94.75% of the Company’s assets, constituting the Company’s main asset;

 

-

97.29% 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 Banco Galicia 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 compliance with 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 on or after January 1, 2018, except for item 5.5 (Impairment) of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” and IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies,” both of which have been temporarily waived until January 1, 2020, at which time entities will be required to apply the provisions on Impairment of Financial Assets, and to restate their financial statements into the current unit of measurement.

 

1.2.

BASIS FOR PREPARATION

These separate condensed interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with the IFRS-based accounting framework set forth by the Argentine Central Bank described in Note 1.1. and according to the provisions of IAS 34 “Interim Financing Reporting.” These separate condensed interim financial statements do not include all such information required to prepare a full set of annual financial statements, and users are encouraged to read them jointly with the Company’s annual financial statements as of December 31, 2018.

It has been concluded that these separate interim financial statements fairly present the Group’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows, according to the IFRS-based accounting framework set forth by the Argentine Central Bank, as described in Note 1.2(a) Measurement Unit. Net income (loss) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 is not necessarily reflective of a proportional share in the Group’s income (loss) for the full fiscal year.

The accounting principles are consistent with those used in the financial statements as of December 2018, except for a change in the accounting principles applicable to leases, as described in Note 1.2(b).

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

(a)

Measurement Unit

The Group’s separate condensed interim financial statements reflect the effects of the changes in the purchasing power of the currency up to 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.), establishing the discontinuation of the recognition of the changes in the purchasing power of the currency effective October 1, 2003.

Law No. 27468, enacted in November 2018, abrogated the prohibition to present the financial statements adjusted for inflation, as established by Decree 664/2003, entrusting each regulatory agency with its application. In this regard, on February 22, 2019, through Communiqué “A” 6651, the Argentine Central Bank established that entities subject to its control shall restate the financial statements into constant currency for the fiscal years commencing January 1, 2020.

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 restated in terms of the current measurement unit as of the reporting year-end, irrespective of whether they are based on the historical cost or the current cost method. Accordingly, in general terms, 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 reporting year. 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 year, 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 year under a separate item.

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

The Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (F.A.C.P.C.E.) through Resolution J.G.539/18 and the Professional Council in Economic Sciences of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A.) through Resolution C.D. 107/2018 have pointed out that, effective since fiscal years ending on July 1, 2018 and thereafter, entities reporting under IFRS will be required to apply the inflation adjustment since the conditions for such application have been satisfied. In addition, on December 26, 2018, the C.N.V. issued General Resolution No. 777/2018 authorizing the issuing entities to present accounting information in constant currency for annual financial statements for interim and special periods ending on December 31, 2018 and thereafter, except for financial institutions and insurance companies.

IAS 29 has not been applied in these separate condensed interim financial statements, in compliance with the provisions set forth by Argentine Central Bank’s Communiqué “A” 6651 referred to above. Therefore, in reading and analyzing these financial statements, users should consider the last years’ cumulative inflation rates and certain macroeconomic variables affecting the Company’s business, including labor costs and prices for supplies.

The application of IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” has overall effects on the separate condensed interim financial statements. Accordingly, the reported amounts would be significantly affected. The Company’s shareholders’ equity and its comprehensive results of operations as of March 31, 2019 would amount to about $75,141 million and $4,089 million, respectively.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

(b)

New Accounting Standards, Amendments and Interpretations issued by the IASB that Have Been Adopted by the Company

The Company has adopted the following standards for the first time since January 1, 2019:

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 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 Company leases the property on which its principal place of business is established. The lease agreement is typically entered into for fixed terms of 5 years, but may contain renewal options as described below. Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a broad variety of different terms and conditions. Lease agreements do not include covenants, but the leased assets may not be used as loan collateral.

Leases are recognized as a right-of-use asset with its related liability on the date on which the leased asset becomes available for use by the Company. Each lease payment is appropriated to the lease liability and to financial cost. The financial cost is charged to profit or loss during the term of the lease resulting in a constant periodic interest rate on the remaining lease liability balance for each period. The right-of-use asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the asset useful life and the term of the lease. Lease liabilities are recorded at amortized cost.

Lease assets and liabilities are initially measured at their present values. Lease liabilities include the net present value of the following lease payments:

 

  -  

Fixed payments (including in-substance fixed lease payments), net of lease incentives receivable;

 

  -  

Variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate;

 

  -  

Amounts expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees;

 

  -  

The exercise price of a purchase option if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option; and

 

  -  

Payments of penalties on early termination, if the lease term reflects the lessee exercising that option.

Lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease, if that rate can be readily determined, or otherwise the Group’s incremental borrowing rate.

Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, which comprises the following:

 

  -  

The lease liability amount at initial measurement;

 

  -  

Lease payments made at or before the commencement of the lease (less any lease incentives received);

 

  -  

Any initial direct costs; and

 

  -  

Any repair costs.

As of the adoption date, the Company recognized the lease liability in respect of leases classified as operating leases under IAS 17. These liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining payments, discounted using the incremental borrowing rate as of January 1, 2018. The rate weighted average is 37.94% for Argentine peso-denominated contracts and 8.60% for contracts denominated in foreign currency.

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. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact for the Company.

Prepayment Features with Negative Compensation – Amendment to IFRS 9: This amendment to IFRS 9 enables entities to measure at amortized cost some prepayable financial assets with negative compensation. The assets affected, which include some loans and debt securities, would otherwise have been measured at fair value through profit or loss to qualify for amortized cost measurement. The negative compensation must be “reasonable compensation for early termination of the contract” and the asset must be held within a ‘held to collect’ business model. Entities are required to apply this amendment to IFRS 9 for fiscal years commencing on or after January 1, 2019. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact for 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, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures – Amendments to IAS 28: The amendments clarify the accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures for which the equity method is not applied. Entities shall account for such investments according to IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” rather than applying the requirements for impairment set out in IAS 28 “Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures”. Entities are required to apply these amendments to IAS 28 for fiscal years commencing on or after January 1, 2019. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company.

 

(c)

New Accounting Standards and Amendments issued by the IASB that Have Not Been Adopted by the Company

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 come into force for fiscal years commencing on or before January 1, 2019, and which have not been adopted earlier.

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 believes that the application of this standard will not have a material impact.

Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures – Amendments to IAS 28: The amendments clarify the accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures for which the equity method is not applied. Entities shall account for such investments according to IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” rather than applying the requirements for impairment set out in IAS 28 “Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures”. Entities are required to apply these amendments to IAS 28 for fiscal years commencing on or after January 1, 2019. The adoption of this standard would not have a material impact for the Company.

NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

The preparation of these separate 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.

In preparing these separate condensed interim financial statements, the Company 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 separate condensed interim financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of income and expenses for the period. Therefore, estimates are made in order to calculate, at a given time, the recoverable value of assets, the loan loss provisions and provisions for other contingencies, the depreciation charges and the income tax charge, among other things. Future actual results may differ from estimates and assessments made as of the date these separate condensed interim financial statements were prepared.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

In preparing these separate condensed interim financial statements, the critical judgments made by the Company in applying the accounting policies and the sources of information used for the respective estimates are the same as those applied to the separate financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.

NOTE 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.

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 reporting period/year. If the quoted 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 the least possible on the Company’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 for unquoted equity instruments.

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 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 Company 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.

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, and 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;

  (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 Company’s key personnel.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

The Company’s financial instruments measured at fair value at fiscal year-end are as follows:

 

  Instruments Portfolio as of 03.31.19               Fair Value Level 1                     Fair Value Level 2                     Fair Value Level 3      
                                  

  Assets

                                

  - Government Securities

       43,302          -          -  

  - Other Financial Assets

       6,444          -          -  

  Total

             49,746                -                -  

 

  Instruments Portfolio as of 12.31.18               Fair Value Level 1                     Fair Value Level 2                     Fair Value Level 3      
                                  

  Assets

                                

  - Argentine Central Bank’s Bills

       19,394          -          -  

  - Other Financial Assets

       11,311          -          -  

  Total

             30,705                -                -  

NOTE 4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

The table below shows a breakdown of items comprising cash and cash equivalents:

 

                       03.31.19                                   12.31.18                                   03.31.18                                     12.31.17              
                                             

Cash and Due from Banks

       30,455          6,904          5,677          3,689  

Argentine Central Bank’s Bills and Notes Maturing within up to 90 Days

       43,302          19,394          1,133,395          1,565,669  

Overnight Placements in Banks Abroad

       176,014          58,603          21,352          19,713  

Mutual Funds

       6,444          11,311          89,754          74,367  

Time Deposits

       1,077,499          790,458          -          -  

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

         1,333,714            886,670            1,250,178                1,663,438  

NOTE 5. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

Other Financial Assets break down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

Item         03.31.19           12.31.18  
Listed Mutual Funds        6,444          11,311  
Others        3,718          15  
Total          10,162            11,326  

NOTE 6. NET LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

“Net Loans and Other Financing” break down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

           03.31.19           12.31.18  
Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad        1,253,513          849,061  
Loans        1,253,513          849,061  

Overdrafts

       -          -  

Promissory Notes

       -          -  

Mortgage Loans

       -          -  

Collateral Loans

       -          -  

Personal Loans

       -          -  

Credit Card Loans

       -          -  

Other Loans

       176,014          58,603  

Accrued Interest, Adjustments and Quotation Differences Receivable

       -          -  

Documented Interest

       -          -  

Financial Leases

       -          -  

Other Financing

       1,077,499          790,458  

Less: Allowances

       -          -  

Total

         1,253,513            849,061  

The analysis of risk of “Net Loans and Other Financing” is disclosed in Note 44 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements. Related-party information is disclosed in Note 47 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Expected Credit Loss Model – Application of Point 5.5 (Impairment) of IFRS 9

Such application is temporarily waived until January 1, 2020 (see Note 1.1.).

The analysis of the adoption of IFRS 9 is disclosed in Note 9 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

NOTE 7. CURRENT INCOME TAX ASSETS

 

As of the indicated dates, the balances of “Other Financial Assets” relate to:

 

              03.31.19              12.31.18  

Tax Advances

        12,869           -  

Minimum Presumed Income Tax – Tax Credit

        -           -  

Minimum Presumed Income Tax – Advances

        -           -  

Less: Allowance for Impairment of Minimum Presumed Income Tax – Tax Credit

        -           -  

Total

              12,869                 -  

Tax credits and their expiration of Minimum Presumed Income Tax – Tax Credit break down as follows:

 

  Date of Generation            Tax Credit as of             Expiration Date  
          03.31.19             12.31.18        

2010

        -           938          2020  

2011

        -           1,057          2021  

2012

        -           762          2022  

2013

        -           467          2023  

2014

        -           264          2024  

2015

        -           1,006          2025  

2016

        -           -          2026  

2017

        -           (4,494        2027  

2018

        -           -          2028  

2019

        -           -          2029  
  Total               -                 -                   

NOTE 8. EQUITY INVESTMENTS

 

EQUITY INVESTMENTS

Equity Investments in Subsidiaries

Basic information regarding subsidiaries is detailed as follows:

 

Company            Direct and Indirect Shareholding              Equity Investment %  
          03.31.19             12.31.18             03.31.19             12.31.18  

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  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.

        185,653           185,653           100.00           100.00  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

              894,552,668                 894,552,668                 83.00                 83.00  

 

              IFRS-based Accounting Framework (*)  
Company           03.31.19  
          Assets             Liabilities             Shareholders’
Equity
            Income
(Loss)
 

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

        567,329,123           515,729,312           51,599,811           7,838,738  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

        405,689           264,739           140,950           80,356  

Galicia Valores S.A.

        416,755           178,539           238,216           (7,439

Galicia Warrants S.A.(**)

        317,200           132,164           185,036           45,620  

Sudamericana Holding S.A.(*)

        1,428,260           22,528           1,405,732           579,083  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

              11,276,700                 111,534                 11,165,166                 1,044,222  

(*) The balances arise from the information that was used for consolidation purposes.

(**) Balances at December 31, 2018.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

              IFRS-based Accounting Framework (*)  
            12.31.18                                                                      03.31.18  
Company                       Assets                                      Liabilities                                Shareholders’      
Equity
                     Income (Loss)          
                                                 

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

        511,338,168           467,369,006           43,969,162           1,955,725  

Galicia Administradora de Fondos S.A.

        674,108           229,514           444,594           167,654  

Galicia Valores S.A.

        258,936           39,877           219,059           13,357  

Galicia Warrants S.A.

        317,200           132,164           185,036           11,566  

Sudamericana Holding S.A. (**)

        3,133,815           1,880,755           1,253,060           167,354  

Tarjetas Regionales S.A.

              10,155,713                 34,769                 10,120,944                 842,230  

  (*) The balances arise from the information that was used for consolidation purposes.

  (**) Net income for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2018.

The Company’s General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, held on April 24, 2018, authorized the amendment to Article 1 of the Bylaws, changing the corporate name of Banco Galicia from “Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.” to “Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U.” The Argentine Central Bank 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.

NOTE 9. LEASES

 

OPERATING LEASES

The Company records contractual obligations derived from the lease of administrative offices:

 

             

Real

        Estate        

            

    Right-of-use in    

Leased Real
Estate

            

    Furniture and    

Fixtures

            

        Machines and        

Equipment

                     Vehicles                              Total          

Cost

        -           3,062           -           -           -           -  

Accumulated Depreciation

        -           (219)           -           -           -           -  

Balance as of 03.31.19

              -                 2,843                 -                 -                 -                 -  

 

             

Real

        Estate        

            

    Right-of-use in    

Leased Real
Estate

            

    Furniture and    

Fixtures

                     Machines and        
Equipment
                     Vehicles                              Total          

Cost

        -           -           -           -           -           -  

Accumulated Depreciation

        -           -           -           -           -           -  

Balance as of 12.31.18

              -                 -                 -                 -                 -                 -  

NOTE 10. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

Changes in “Property, Plant and Equipment” are detailed in Schedule F.

NOTE 11. DEFERRED INCOME TAX ASSETS/LIABILITIES

 

Changes in “Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities” during the period/fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are as follows:

Deferred Tax Assets

 

  Item            12.31.18              Charge to
Income
             Expiration of
Tax Loss Carry-
forwards
             Others              Allowance for
Impairment
             03.31.19  

Tax Loss Carry-forwards

        6,691           875           -           -           (3,764)           3,802  

Equity Investments in Subsidiaries

        -           -           -           -           -           -  

Allowances

        251           -           -           -           -           251  

Personnel Expenses

        185           33           -           -           -           218  

Totals

              7,127                 908                 -                 -                 (3,764)                 4,271  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

 

  Item            12.31.18              Charge to
Income
             Expiration of
Tax Loss Carry-
forwards
             Others              Allowance for
Impairment
             03.31.19  

Property, Plant and Equipment

        -           1,679           -           -           -           1,679  

Other Financial Assets

        278           152           -           -           -           430  

Property, Plant and Equipment

        (87)           (14)           -           -           -           (101)  

Others

        (858)           (313)           -           -           -           (1,171)  

Totals

              (667)                 1,504                 -                 -                 -                 837  

An allowance for impairment has been set for the deferred tax asset as of March 31, 2019 amounting to $3,764, as it is believed that the recovery thereof is not likely as of the date of these financial statements.

Deferred Tax Assets

 

  Item            12.31.17              Charge to
Income
             Expiration of
Tax Loss Carry-
forwards
             Others              Allowance for
Impairment
             12.31.18  

Tax Loss Carry-forwards

        -           3,634           -           3,057           (3,764)           2,927  

Equity Investments in Subsidiaries

        1,425           (3,301)           -           -           1,876           -  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

        379           5,311           -           (4,054)           -           1,636  

Others

        -           928           -           (71)           -           857  

Totals

              1,804                 6,572                 -                 (1,068)                 (1,888)                 5,420  

Deferred Tax Liabilities

 

  Item            12.31.17              Charge to
Income
             Expiration of
Tax Loss Carry-
forwards
             Others              Allowance for
Impairment
             12.31.18  

Property, Plant and Equipment

        29           58           -           -           -           87  

Other Non-financial Assets

        (451)           -           -                       -           (451)  

Other Financial Assets

        (1,026)           -           -           -           -           (1,026)  

Others

        (1,531)           -           -           1,531           -           -  

Totals

              (2,979)                 58                 -                 1,531                 -                 (1,390)  

An allowance for impairment has been set for the deferred tax asset as of December 31, 2018 amounting to $3,764, as it is believed that the recovery thereof is not likely as of the date of these financial statements.

In addition, the expiration dates of tax loss carry-forwards are as follows:

 

            Year of Generation            Amount              Year Due              Deferred Tax Assets  
                                     

                         2015

        6,488           2020           1,947  

                         2016

        3,703           2021           1,111  

                         2018

        12,115           2023           3,635  
                22,306                                   6,693  

NOTE 12. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

“Other Non-financial Assets” break down as follows:

 

              03.31.19              12.31.18  
                         

  Shareholders

              -                 -  

  Value-Added Tax Credits

              202                 159  

  Tax Advances

              814                 17  

  Payments in Advance

        2,492           662  

Total

              3,508                 838  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

NOTE 13. CURRENT INCOME TAX LIABILITIES

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

            03.31.19            12.31.18  
                         

Income Tax Payable

        82,432           47,236  
                         

Total

          82,432             47,236  

NOTE 14. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

            03.31.19            12.31.18  
                         

Withholdings and Additional Withholdings Payable

        43           -  

Salaries and Social Security Contributions Payable

        1,063           894  

Withholdings Payable on Salaries

        43           74  

Sundry Creditors

        21,181           16,331  

Taxes Payable

        1,717           2,728  

Other Non-financial Liabilities

        1           1  
                         

Total

          24,048             20,028  

NOTE 15. CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of the Company held on August 15, 2017 authorized an increase in capital stock of the Company 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, 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 U.S. $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 U.S. $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 $146,347 and were deducted from additional paid-in capital.

On November 8, 2017, the capital increase was registered with the Public Registry of Commerce.

The Company has no own shares in portfolio.

The Company’s shares are listed on the Stock Exchanges of Buenos Aires and Córdoba in Argentina and are listed on National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (Nasdaq) in United States of America, under the American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) program, where The Bank of New York Mellon acts as depositary.

NOTE 16. INCOME STATEMENT BREAKDOWN

 

Breakdown of: Net Income from Interest and Net Income from Measurement of Fair Value Financial Instruments with Changes to Income are detailed in Schedule Q.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

NOTE 17. GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY QUOTATION DIFFERENCES

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

Originated by:                    03.31.19                                03.31.18            
                         

Valuation of Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities

        23,129           23,880  
                         

Total

          23,129             23,880  

NOTE 18. OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                   03.31.19                           03.31.18          

Others

       1          6  

Total

         1            6  

NOTE 19. PERSONNEL EXPENSES

 

The following are the items included in the account, as of the indicated dates:

 

                   03.31.19                           03.31.18          

Salaries

       1,054          662  

Social Security Contributions on Salaries

       248          101  

Severance Payments and Personnel Bonuses

       599          66  

Services to Personnel and Others

       119          91  

Total

         2,020            920  

NOTE 20. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

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, as of the indicated dates:

 

                   03.31.19                           03.31.18          

Fees and Compensation for Services

       6,929          3,668  

Directors’ and Syndics’ Fees

       11,594          21,677  

Taxes and Assessments

       3,397          786  

Advertising, Promotion and Research Expenses

       -          3  

Electricity and Communications

       4          -  

Entertainment and Transportation Expenses

       22          65  

Stationery and Office Supplies

       26          363  

Administrative Services Hired

       418          154  

Insurance

       325          151  

Others(*)

       1,446          919  

Total

         24,161            27,786  

NOTE 21. DEPRECIATION AND IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                   03.31.19                           03.31.18          

Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment

       279          60  

Total

         279            60  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

NOTE 22. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

The account breaks down as follows, as of the indicated dates:

 

                   03.31.19                         03.31.18        

Adjustments and Interest

       4          -  

Turnover Tax on Financial Brokerage

       4,919          371  

Turnover Tax on Miscellaneous Income

       32          -  

Interest on Lease Liabilities

       32          -  

Others

       31          -  

Total

             5,018                371  

NOTE 23. INCOME TAX/DEFERRED TAX

 

The following is a reconciliation of income tax charged to income as of March 31, 2019, presented on a comparative basis to the same period of the previous fiscal year, to that which would result from applying the tax rate in force to book income:

 

                        03.31.19                                     03.31.18               

Income for the Period Before Income Tax

        9,063,499           3,013,814  

Effective Tax Rate

        30%           30%  

  Income for the Period at the Tax Rate

        2,719,050           904,144  

  Permanent Differences at the Tax Rate

                       

    - Loss from Equity Investments in Subsidiaries

        (2,692,998)           (891,220)  

    - Other Non-deductible Expenses

        85           92  

    - Other

        -           (2)  

    - Allowance for Impairment

        -           1,888  

    - Law 27430 Rate Adjustment

        3           (576)  

  Total Income Tax Charge for the Period

          26,140             14,326  
     
                             
            03.31.19            03.31.18  

Current Income Tax(1)

        25,544           20,277  

Deferred Tax Charge(2)

        596           (7,839)  

Allowance for Impairment

        -           1,888  

Adjustment to Prior-Year Tax Return

        -           -  

  Total Income Tax Charge for the Period

          26,140             14,326  

(1) See Note 13.

(2) See Note 11.

NOTE 24. DIVIDENDS

 

The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of the Company, held on April 25, 2019, approved the financial statements as of December 31, 2018 and the treatment of income for the fiscal year then ended.

The dividends approved by such Shareholders’ Meeting amounted to $2,000,000 and represented $1.40 (figure stated in Pesos) per share. The dividends mentioned above will be paid to the Group’s shareholders on May 10, 2018.

The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of the Company, held on April 24, 2018, approved the financial statements as of December 31, 2017 and the treatment of income for the fiscal year then ended.

The dividends approved by such Shareholders’ Meeting amounted to $1,200,000 and represented $0.84 (figure stated in Pesos) per share. The dividends mentioned above were paid to the Group’s shareholders on May 9, 2018.

NOTE 25. 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.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

                   03.31.19                           03.31.18          
                       

Income attributable to the Company’s Shareholders

       9,037,359          2,999,488  

Weighted-Average of Ordinary Shares Outstanding (Thousands)

       1,426,765          1,426,765  

Earnings per Share

         6.33            2.10  

NOTE 26. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND RISK POLICIES

 

The major risks the Group is exposed to are classified into seven categories: capital risk, financial risks (market risk, currency risk, interest rate risk, and liquidity risk), credit risk, operational risk, IT risk, cybersecurity risk, and reputational risk.

There have not been material changes in the Group’s risk management policies to address the aforementioned risks relative to those disclosed in the financial statements as of December 31, 2018.

NOTE 27. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

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 the power over other entities’ financial and operating decisions and also has a share of profits thereof.

Additionally, the Company considers that it has joint control when there is an agreement between parties regarding the control of a common economic activity.

Finally, the Company considers that it may have control in those cases where the Company has significant influence due to the power of having influence on another entity’s financial and operating decisions, but control over them cannot be exerted. Those shareholders who hold an equity investment equal to or higher 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 certain legal considerations observed, but the nature and substance of the relationship is also observed.

Furthermore, the key personnel of the Company’s Management (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.

27.1     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%

27.2     Key Personnel’s Compensation

The compensation earned by the Company’s key personnel as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 amounts to $11,594 and $70,076, respectively.

27.3     Key Personnel’s Structure

Key personnel’s structure as of the indicated dates is as follows:

 

                  03.31.19                          12.31.18          

Directors

      9         9  

Total

        9           9  

27.4     Related Party Transactions

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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.

27.5     Amounts of Related Party Transactions

The transactions performed with subsidiaries as of the indicated dates are as follows:

 

  Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U.                 03.31.19                           12.31.18          

  Assets

                     

Cash and Due from Banks

       684          487  

Net Loans and Other Financing

       1,077,499          790,458  

Derivative Instruments

       -          -  

Total

       1,078,183          790,945  
  Liabilities                      

Other Non-financial Liabilities

       -          85  

Total

         -            85  
              
  Income (Loss)                 03.31.19                           03.31.18          

Interest Income

       88,095          -  

Interest-related Expenses

       -          -  

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

       -          -  

Administrative Expenses

         (936          (1,058

NOTE 28. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL BANK

 

28.1.        COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE C.N.V.

28.1.1.     Agents – Minimum Liquidity Requirement

Within the framework of Resolution No. 622/13 of the C.N.V., Banco Galicia 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 March 31, 2019, Banco Galicia’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 $32,000 with a minimum liquidity requirement of $16,000, which Banco Galicia 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 $24,529.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

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.

As of March 31, 2019, the minimum liquidity is made up of a sight account opened at the Bank in the amount of U.S. $250.

28.1.2.      Custodial Agent of Collective Investment Products Corresponding to Mutual Funds

Furthermore, in compliance with Section 7 of Chapter II, Title V of Resolution No. 622/13 of the C.N.V., 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 December 31, 2018, Banco Galicia holds a total of 9,623,110,829 units under custody for a market value of $60,431,319, 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 indicated dates are detailed as follows:

 

  Mutual Fund                 03.31.19                       12.31.18          

FIMA Acciones

       335,723          328,125  

FIMA P.B. Acciones

       741,688          718,431  

FIMA Renta en pesos

       442,871          245,333  

FIMA Ahorro pesos

       14,470,519          9,891,974  

FIMA Renta Plus

       250,780          145,308  

FIMA Premium

       39,462,334          29,475,771  

FIMA Ahorro Plus

       13,461,071          9,967,609  

FIMA Capital Plus

       283,768          205,069  

FIMA Abierto PyMES

       487,542          312,788  

FIMA Mix I

       7,229          6,686  

FIMA Renta Dólares I (*)

       7,332,092          7,373,261  

FIMA Renta Dólares II (*)

       1,864,764          1,554,263  

FIMA Renta Fija Internacional

       1,626,880          193,618  

FIMA Acciones Latinoamericanas Dólares(*)

       143,068          13,082  

Total

         80,910,329            60,431,318  

(*) Stated at the reference exchange rate of the U.S. Dollar set by the Argentine Central Bank as of March 31, 2019 ($43.3533-U.S. $1).

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 Company is not a controlling company thereof.

28.1.3.      Storage of Documents

Pursuant to General Resolution No. 629 of the C.N.V., Banco Galicia 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.

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

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

NOTE 29. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Allocation of Unappropriated Retained Earnings

The Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2019 resolved to allocate Unappropriated Retained Earnings as of December 31, 2018, as follows:

 

- To Cash Dividends

       $ 2,000,000  

- To Discretionary Reserve for Future Distributions of Profits

       $         12,427,034  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE A – BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

 

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, 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  
     03.31.19                12.31.18  

FAIR VALUE DEBT SECURITIES WITH CHANGES TO INCOME

       43,302                     43,302          19,394                                43,302  

Argentine

       43,302                     43,302          19,394                                43,302  

Letes in USD - U12A9

             43,302                Level 1                43,302                -                -                -                43,302  

Letes in USD - LTDF9

             -                Level 1                                 19,394                -                -                -  

 

90


GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE D – BREAKDOWN BY TERM OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019.

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           Past-due Loan
Portfolio
            Terms Remaining to Maturity             Total  
                   1 Month             3 Months             6 Months             12 Months             24 Months             Over 24 Months                
                                                                                                 

Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

        -           1,253,513           -           -           -           -           -           1,253,513  

TOTAL

              -                 1,253,513                 -                 -                 -                 -                 -                 1,253,513  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE F – CHANGES IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, 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 Fiscal Year             At Fiscal Year-end             03.31.19             12.31.18  
Measurement at Cost
Vehicles
       1,588           5           -           -           -           364           -           60           424           1,528           1,588  
Real Estate Acquired for Financial Leases        3,062           5           -           -           -           -           -           219           219           2,843           -  

Total

         4,650                                   -                 -                 -                 364                 -                 279                 643                 4,371                 1,588  

 

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 Fiscal Year             At Fiscal Year-end             12.31.18             12.31.17  
Measurement at Cost Vehicles          1,952                 5                 -                 -                 -                 125                 -                 239                 364                 1,588                 1,827  

Total

         1,952                                   -                 -                 -                 125                 -                 239                 364                 1,588                 1,827  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE L – FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

                                                                                      
            Head Office                         03.31.19       
Items       and                      
    Argentine          03.31.19                  Dollar                  Euro                 Real              Others                12.31.18      
         Branches                                                                       

ASSETS

                                                                      

Cash and Due from Banks

      30,052          30,052          30,052          -       -        -          6,663  

Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

      43,302          43,302          43,302          -       -        -          19,394  

Other Financial Assets

      -          -          -          -       -        -          -  

Net Loans and Other Financing

      176,014          176,014          176,014          -       -        -          58,603  

Non-financial Public Sector

      -          -          -          -      

-

       -          -  

Argentine Central Bank

      -          -          -          -      

-

       -          -  

Other Financial Institutions

      176,014          176,014          176,014          -      

-

       -          -  

To the Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

      -          -                     -       -        -          58,603  

TOTAL ASSETS

      249,368          249,368          249,368          -       -        -          84,660  

LIABILITIES

                                       -       -        -             

Other Non-financial Liabilities

      17,559          17,559          17,559          -       -        -          12,839  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

        17,559            17,559            17,559            -         -          -            12,839  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE P – CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019.

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

 

Items(*)        Amortized
Cost
           Fair Value
with
Changes in
OCI
           Fair Value with Changes in Profit or
Loss
            Fair Value Hierarchy  
  Originally
Designated or
According to Point
6.7.1 of IFRS 9
           Mandatory
Measurement
            Level 1             Level 2             Level 3  

  Financial Assets

                                                                  
  Cash and Due from Banks       30,455                         43,302          43,302                    

  Cash

      19                 -         -                               

  Financial Institutions and Correspondents

      30,436                         -                               

  Fair Value Debt Securities with Changes to Income

      -                         43,302          43,302                    

  Other Financial Assets

      3,718                         6,444          43,302                        
  Net Loans and Other Financing       1,253,513                         -          -                    

  Non-financial Private Sector and Residents Abroad

      1,253,513                         -          -                    
  Total Financial Assets         1,287,686                                           49,746                49,749                                
                                                                                                                

  Financial Liabilities

                                                                        

  Other Financial Liabilities

      3,741                                                     
  Total Financial Liabilities         3,741                                                                                         

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SCHEDULE Q – INCOME STATEMENT BREAKDOWN

 

FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCED JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDED MARCH 31, 2019.

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

 

Items         Net Financial Income/(Expense)      OCI  
   Originally
Designated or
According to
Point 6.7.1 of
IFRS 9
           Mandatory
Measurement
       
  Net Income from Interest                                 
  Interest on Cash and Due from Banks        -          517          -  
  Total as of 03.31.19        -          517          -  
              
Items         Net Financial Income/(Expense)      OCI  
   Originally
Designated or
According to
Point 6.7.1 of
IFRS 9
           Mandatory
Measurement
       

  From Measurement of Financial Assets at Fair Value with Changes in Profit or Loss

                                

  Income (loss) from Government Securities

       -          6,178          -  

  Income (loss) from Private Securities

       -          1,335          -  

  From Measurement of Financial Liabilities at Fair Value with Changes in Profit or Loss

                                

  Income (Loss) from Derivative Instruments

                  -             

  Forward Purchase of Foreign Currency

       -          -          -  

  Total as of 03.31.19

         -                7,513                -  

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, 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 THE COMPANY ACTIVITIES OR OTHER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT OCCURRED DURING THE FISCAL YEARS COVERED BY THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHICH MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON THEIR COMPARISON WITH THOSE PRESENTED IN PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS, OR THOSE THAT SHALL BE PRESENTED IN FUTURE FISCAL YEARS

None.

 

2.

CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIVABLES AND DEBT BALANCES INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

 

a.

PAST DUE

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, 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 47 Related Parties to the consolidated 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 March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, 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 March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any inventories.

 

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, 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 March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, 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 03.31.19
   Carrying Amount as
of 03.31.19
     Carrying Amount as
of 12.31.18
 

Vehicles

  

Theft, Robbery, Fire or Total Loss

   3,750      1,528        1,588  

 

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 March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, 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 March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no irrevocable contributions towards future share subscriptions.

 

12.

CUMULATIVE UNPAID DIVIDENDS ON PREFERRED SHARES

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, 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 49 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SUPPLEMENTARY AND EXPLANATORY STATEMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, 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 of the Company 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.

b) Inventories:

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any inventories.

B. NON-CURRENT ASSETS

a) Receivables: See Schedule B.

b) Inventories:

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any inventories.

c) Investments:

See Note 6 to the separate condensed interim financial statements.

d) Fixed Assets:

1) As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any fixed assets that have been technically appraised.

2) As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any obsolete fixed assets which have a book value.

e) Intangible Assets:

1) See Note 17 to these consolidated condensed interim financial statements and Schedule G.

2) As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, 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 Schedule L.

F. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

1) As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Shareholders’ Equity did not include the “Irrevocable Advances towards Future Share Issues” account.

2) As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had not set up any technical appraisal reserve; nor has it reversed any reserve of that kind.

G. MISCELLANEOUS

1) The Company is engaged in financial and investment activities, therefore, the restrictions of Section 31 of Law No. 19550 do not apply to its equity investments in other companies.

 

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GRUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA S.A.

SUPPLEMENTARY AND EXPLANATORY STATEMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, PRESENTED IN COMPARATIVE FORMAT

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

 

2) See Note 12 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements and Note 3 to the separate condensed interim financial statements.

3) As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no receivables from or loans granted to directors or syndics or their relatives up to the second degree inclusive.

4) See Note 45 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements and Note 24 to the separate condensed interim financial statements.

5) As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, 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
03.31.19
       Carrying Amount as of
03.31.19
       Carrying Amount as of
12.31.18
Vehicles       Theft, Robbery, Fire or Total Loss       3,750       1,528       1,588

6) As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no contingencies highly likely to occur which have not been given accounting recognition.

7) As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, 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, May 9, 2019.

 

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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY SYNDICS’ COMMITTEE

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

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 March 31, 2019.

 

 

The Consolidated and Separate Condensed Interim Income Statement, Statement of Other Comprehensive Income, Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Statement of Cash Flows for the three-month period then ended.

 

 

A summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information included in Notes and Schedules, and.

 

 

the Informative Review.

The amounts and other information for fiscal year 2018 and its interim periods are an integral part of the condensed interim 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 condensed interim 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.


SYNDIC’S RESPONSIBILITY

 

3.

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the documents examined in point 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 the 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 May 9, 2019, in accordance with auditing standards in force applicable to engagements for review of interim-period financial statements. Such review included verifying the work planning 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 for the review of interim-period financial statements. A review of condensed interim financial statements consists in making inquiries to the Entity’s staff, mainly those responsible for the financial and accounting matters and in 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, with the scope described in point 4., and considering the external auditor’s review report, nothing has called our attention that would make us think that the condensed interim financial statements mentioned in point 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 have no observations to make.

EMPHASIS PARAGRAPHS

Without changing our conclusion:

 

  i)

We call attention to Note 1 to the accompanying consolidated and separate condensed interim financial statements, which states that such financial statements were prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by the Argentine Central Bank. Such standards differ from the professional accounting standards in force. The Entity has identified in Notes 1 and 9 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements the effects of the different valuation and disclosure criteria on the financial statements; and

 

  ii)

We call attention to the fact that the condensed interim financial statements referred to in point 1 were prepared in accordance with the Argentine Central Bank’s accounting reporting framework, and that such framework presents material and overall differences with the professional accounting standards in force (International Financial Reporting Standards—IFRS) adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (F.A.C.P.C.E.). These differences are attributable to the fact that the Argentine Central Bank’s accounting framework does not contemplate the application of section 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” or International Accounting Standard No. 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies,” as well as to the fact that the valuation of the equity instruments described in Note 21 to the consolidated condensed interim financial statements, measured at the fair value estimated by the Entity, includes an adjustment required by the Argentine Central Bank. The Entity has only quantified the differences related to the application of International Accounting Standards No. 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” in Note 1 to these condensed interim financial statements. For the sake of an accurate interpretation, these condensed interim financial statements should be read in the light of such circumstances.


REPORT ON OTHER LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

We report that:

 

  i)

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s separate condensed interim financial statements as of March 31, 2019 stem from accounting records kept, in all formal aspects, in compliance with legal regulations prevailing in Argentina; and

 

  ii)

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s consolidated and separate condensed interim financial statements as of March 31, 2019 have been transcribed to the “Inventory and Balance Sheet” book and are in compliance with the provisions of the General Corporations Law, and pertinent resolutions of the Argentine Central Bank and the National Securities Commission.

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, May 9, 2019

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 March 31, 2019, and the related Separate Condensed Interim Income Statement, Separate Condensed Statement of Other Comprehensive Income, Separate Condensed Interim Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Separate Condensed Interim Statement of Cash Flows for the three-month period then ended, as well as a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information disclosed in Notes and Schedules, which supplement them.

The amounts and other information for fiscal year 2018, 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.

Board of Directors’ 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. In addition, the Board of Directors is responsible for the existence of the internal control they may deem necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements free from material misstatements resulting from errors or irregularities.

Scope of our Review

Our review was limited to the application of the procedures set forth in 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 financial statements and the auditing standards issued by the Argentine Central Bank for limited reviews. A review of interim financial statements consists of making inquiries to the Entity’s staff responsible for the preparation of the information included in the separate condensed interim financial statements and applying analytical 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.

    Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L., Bouchard 557, piso 8°, C1106ABG - Ciudad de Buenos Aires

T: +(54.11) 4850.0000, F: +(54.11) 4850.1800, www.pwc.com/ar

Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L. es una firma miembro de la red global de PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL). Cada una de las firmas es una entidad legal separada que no actúa como mandataria de PwCIL ni de cualquier otra firma miembro de la red.


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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 Argentine Central Bank.

Emphasis of Matter

Without changing our conclusion, as mentioned in Note 1, the accompanying separate condensed interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by the Argentine Central Bank. Such standards differ from the professional accounting standards in force. The Entity has identified in Notes 1 and 6 the effects of the different valuation and disclosure criteria on the separate condensed interim financial statements.

Paragraph on Other Issues

Without changing our opinion, we draw attention to the fact that these separate condensed interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with the Argentine Central Bank’s accounting reporting framework, and that such framework presents material and overall differences with the professional accounting standards in force (International Financial Reporting Standards - IFRS) adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (F.A.C.P.C.E.). These differences are attributable to the fact that the Argentine Central Bank’s accounting framework does not contemplate the application of section 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” or International Accounting Standard No. 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies.” The Entity has only quantified the difference related to the application of International Accounting Standards No. 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” in Note 1 to these separate condensed interim financial statements. For the sake of an accurate interpretation, these separate condensed interim financial statements should be read in the light of such circumstances.

Report on the Compliance of Regulations in force

As required by the regulations in force, we report that:

a) Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s separate condensed interim financial statements stem from accounting records kept, in all formal aspects, in compliance with legal regulations;

b) Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s separate condensed interim financial statements as of March 31, 2019 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 Argentine Central Bank and the National Securities Commission;

c) We have read the Additional Information to the Notes to the Separate Interim Financial Statements, as Required by Section 12 of Chapter III, Title IV, of the Regulations of the National Securities Commission (C.N.V.) on which, insofar as concerns our field of competence, we have no observations to make;


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d) As of March 31, 2019, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s accrued debt with the Argentine Integrated Social Security System, which stems from the Entity’s accounting records, amounted to $66,222.82, 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 latter being subject to the consolidated supervision requirements issued by the Argentine Central Bank (Communiqué “A” 2989, and supplementary resolutions), represents 94.75% of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s assets, being the Entity’s main asset;

 

  e.3)

97.29% 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.

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, May 9, 2019

PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO. S.R.L.


LOGO

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

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

C.U.I.T. No. 30-50000173-5

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 March 31, 2019, and the related Consolidated Condensed Interim Income Statement and Statement of Other Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Condensed Interim Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Consolidated Condensed Interim Statement of Cash Flows for the three-month period then ended, as well as a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information disclosed in Notes and Schedules, which supplement them.

The amounts and other information for fiscal year 2018, and the related interim periods, are an integral part of the financial statements mentioned above and, therefore, shall be considered in connection with those financial statements.

Board of Directors’ 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. In addition, the Board of Directors is responsible for the existence of the internal control they may deem necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements free from material misstatements resulting from errors or irregularities.

Scope of our Review

Our review was limited to the application of the procedures set forth in 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 financial statements and the auditing standards issued by the Argentine Central Bank 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 Argentine Central Bank.

Emphasis of Matter

Without changing our conclusion, as mentioned in Note 1, the accompanying consolidated condensed interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by the Argentine Central Bank. Such standards differ from the professional accounting standards in force. The Entity has identified in Notes 1 and 9 the effects of the different valuation and disclosure criteria on the consolidated condensed interim financial statements.

Paragraph on Other Issues

Without changing our opinion, we draw attention to the fact that these consolidated condensed interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with the Argentine Central Bank’s accounting reporting framework, and that such framework presents material and overall differences with the professional accounting standards in force (International Financial Reporting Standards - IFRS) adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (F.A.C.P.C.E.). These differences are attributable to the fact that the Argentine Central Bank’s accounting framework does not contemplate the application of section 5.5 “Impairment” of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” or International Accounting Standard No. 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies,” as well as to the fact that the valuation of the equity instruments described in Note 21, measured at the fair value estimated by the Entity, includes an adjustment required by the Argentine Central Bank. The Entity has only quantified the differences related to the application of International Accounting Standards No. 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” in Note 1 to these consolidated condensed interim financial statements. For the sake of an accurate interpretation, these consolidated condensed interim financial statements should be read in the light of such circumstances.

Report on the Compliance of Regulations in force

As required by the regulations in force, we report that:

f) 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;

g) The consolidated condensed interim financial statements of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. as of March 31, 2019 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 Argentine Central Bank and the National Securities Commission;


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h) We have read the Informative Review, on which, insofar as concerns field of competence, we have no observations to make;

i) As of March 31, 2019, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s accrued debt with the Argentine Integrated Social Security System, which stems from the Entity’s accounting records, amounted to $66,222.82, which was not yet due at that date;

j) 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 latter being subject to the consolidated supervision requirements issued by the Argentine Central Bank (Communiqué “A” 2989, and supplementary resolutions), represents 94.75% of Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A.’s assets, being the Company’s main asset;

 

  e.3)

97.29% 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.

Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, May 9, 2019

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