0001104659-20-127963.txt : 20201120 0001104659-20-127963.hdr.sgml : 20201120 20201120161940 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-20-127963 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20201119 FILED AS OF DATE: 20201120 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20201120 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Macro Bank Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001347426 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: COMMERCIAL BANKS, NEC [6029] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: C1 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-32827 FILM NUMBER: 201332761 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: SARMIENTO 447 CITY: BUENOS AIRES STATE: C1 ZIP: 1041 BUSINESS PHONE: 54-11-5222-6500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: SARMIENTO 447 CITY: BUENOS AIRES STATE: C1 ZIP: 1041 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Macro Bansud Bank Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20051220 6-K 1 tm2036459-1_6k.htm FORM 6-K

 

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

November 19, 2020

 

 

 

Commission File Number: 001-32827

 

 

 

MACRO BANK INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

Av. Eduardo Madero 1182

Buenos Aires C1106ACY

Tel: 54 11 5222 6500

(Address of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x Form 40-F o

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

 

Yes            o No x

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

 

Yes            o No x

 

 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO S.A.

 

Condensed interim financial statements as of June 30, 2020 together with the reports on review of interim financial statements.

 

CONTENT

 

·Cover Sheet
·Condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position
·Condensed consolidated interim statement of income
·Condensed consolidated interim statement of other comprehensive income
·Condensed consolidated interim statement of changes in shareholders’ equity
·Condensed consolidated interim statement of cash flows
·Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
·Consolidated exhibits
·Condensed separate interim statement of financial position
·Condensed separate interim statement of income
·Condensed separate interim statement of other comprehensive income
·Condensed separate interim statement of changes in shareholders’ equity
·Condensed separate interim statement of cash flows
·Notes to the condensed separate interim financial statements
·Separate exhibits
·Review report on condensed consolidated interim financial statements
·Review report on condensed separate interim financial statements

 

 

 

CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

 

CORPORATE NAME: Banco Macro SA

 

REGISTERED OFFICE: Avenida Eduardo Madero 1182 – Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

 

CORPORATE PURPOSE AND MAIN ACTIVITY: Commercial bank

 

CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA: Authorized as “Argentine private bank” under No. 285.

 

REGISTRATION WITH THE PUBLIC REGISTRY OF COMMERCE: Under No. 1154 - By-laws Book No. 2, Folio 75 dated March 8, 1967

 

BY-LAWS EXPIRY DATE: March 8, 2066

 

REGISTRATION WITH THE IGJ (SUPERINTENDENCY OF CORPORATIONS): Under No. 9777 – Corporations Book No. 119 Volume A of Sociedades Anónimas, dated October 8, 1996.

 

PERSONAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 30-50001008-4

 

REGISTRATION DATES OF AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS:

 

August 18, 1972, August 10, 1973, July 15, 1975, May 30, 1985, September 3, 1992, May 10, 1993, November 8, 1995, October 8, 1996, March 23, 1999, September 6, 1999, June 10, 2003, December 17, 2003, September 14, 2005, February 8, 2006, July 11, 2006, July 14, 2009, November 14, 2012, August 2, 2014, July 15, 2019.

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)
                
Items  Notes   Exhibits  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
ASSETS                  
Cash and Deposits in Banks   6       103,896,693    114,365,869 
Cash           15,881,020    22,163,923 
Central Bank of Argentina           46,968,115    62,656,008 
Other Local and Foreign Entities           41,043,152    29,541,683 
Other           4,406    4,255 
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss   6 and 37       12,516,760    6,446,433 
Derivative Financial Instruments   6       16,946    57,575 
Repo transactions   6       68,744,676    1,235,800 
Other financial assets   6 and 8   R   11,212,597    7,001,781 
Loans and other financing   5 and 6   B, C, D and R   227,190,820    250,925,261 
Non-financial Public Sector           6,487,671    7,327,506 
Other Financial Entities           2,185,654    4,489,443 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents           218,517,495    239,108,312 
Other Debt Securities   6 and 37   R   149,159,755    73,333,909 
Financial Assets delivered as guarantee   6 and 27       13,920,475    12,124,199 
Equity Instruments at fair value through profit or loss   6, 11 and 37       1,610,061    1,745,052 
Investment in associates and joint arrangements   7       149,452    166,222 
Property, plant and equipment       F   28,767,458    29,247,517 
Intangible Assets       G   4,123,159    4,023,546 
Deferred Income Tax Assets   16       64,819    49,325 
Other Non-financial Assets   8       1,945,897    1,232,872 
Non-current assets held for sale           2,040,013    1,989,124 
TOTAL ASSETS           625,359,581    503,944,485 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)
                
Items  Notes   Exhibits  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
LIABILITIES                  
Deposits   6   H and I   406,015,523    298,597,596 
Non-financial Public Sector           59,669,405    19,947,317 
Financial Sector           349,444    356,867 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents           345,996,674    278,293,412 
Derivative Financial Instruments   6   I   166    873,228 
Repo Transactions   6   I   1,274,773    1,138,786 
Other Financial Liabilities   6 and 13   I   28,791,998    25,183,206 
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   6   I   1,069,580    2,551,085 
Issued Corporate Bonds   6 and 32   I   4,848,610    6,276,077 
Current Income Tax Liabilities   16       7,488,592    9,242,167 
Subordinated Corporate Bonds   6 and 32   I   28,652,250    27,616,435 
Provisions   12   J   1,614,301    1,673,817 
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities           3,665,173    184,713 
Other Non-financial Liabilities   13       22,736,855    11,494,877 
TOTAL LIABILITIES           506,157,821    384,831,987 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                  
Capital Stock   24       639,413    639,413 
Non-capital contributions           12,429,781    12,429,781 
Adjustments to Shareholders’ Equity           39,815,940    39,815,940 
Earnings Reserved           95,023,438    62,392,348 
Unappropriated Retained Earnings           (42,222,145)   (18,405,256)
Other Comprehensive Income           (336,134)   147,575 
Net Income for the period / fiscal year           13,850,037    22,091,097 
Net Shareholders’ Equity attributable to controlling interest           119,200,330    119,110,898 
Net Shareholders’ Equity attributable to non-controlling interests           1,430    1,600 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY           119,201,760    119,112,498 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES           625,359,581    503,944,485 

 

The notes 1 to 41 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

Items  Notes   Exhibits   Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Interest income        Q    29,604,497    62,175,652    46,024,597    85,768,734 
Interest expense        Q    (9,563,458)   (19,688,264)   (21,353,693)   (40,064,254)
Net Interest income            20,041,039    42,487,388    24,670,904    45,704,480 
Commissions income   17    Q    5,014,844    10,143,876    5,382,784    11,181,082 
Commissions expense        Q    (366,378)   (826,069)   (408,182)   (801,558)
Net Commissions income             4,648,466    9,317,807    4,974,602    10,379,524 
Subtotal (Net Interest income +Net Commissions income)             24,689,505    51,805,195    29,645,506    56,084,004 
Loss from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss        Q    (2,008,775)   (6,322,034)   (12,671,887)   (21,209,924)
Profit / (Loss) from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost             18,736    917,058    (943)   (29,463)
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency   18         785,557    1,346,607    482,120    436,115 
Other operating income   19         1,063,813    2,221,949    1,201,017    6,257,104 
Allowance for loan losses   5         (2,343,033)   (3,250,785)   (1,187,382)   (2,849,518)
Net Operating Income             22,205,803    46,717,990    17,468,431    38,688,318 
Employee benefits   20         (5,734,143)   (10,714,351)   (7,185,021)   (12,297,822)
Administrative expenses   21         (2,904,208)   (5,722,359)   (3,379,862)   (6,791,374)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets        F and G    (920,613)   (1,801,592)   (831,953)   (1,643,741)
Other Operating Expenses   22         (4,100,077)   (8,655,508)   (5,798,365)   (10,977,577)
Operating Income             8,546,762    19,824,180    273,230    6,977,804 
Income from associates and joint arrangements   7         8,127    29,883    925,624    968,408 
Loss on net monetary position             444,983    756,325    6,306,793    9,678,877 
Income before tax on continuing operations             8,999,872    20,610,388    7,505,647    17,625,089 
Income tax on continuing operations   16.c)         (2,604,361)   (6,760,181)   (4,479,719)   (10,459,865)
Net Income from continuing operations             6,395,511    13,850,207    3,025,928    7,165,224 
Net Income for the period             6,395,511    13,850,207    3,025,928    7,165,224 
Net Income for the period attributable to controlling interest             6,395,410    13,850,037    3,025,895    7,165,102 
Net Income for the period attributable to non-controlling interest             101    170    33    122 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS PER SHARE

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

Items  Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
06/30/2019
 
Net Profit attributable to Parent’s shareholders   6,395,410    13,850,037    3,025,895    7,165,102 
PLUS: Potential diluted earnings per common share                    
Net Profit attributable to Parent’s shareholders adjusted as per diluted earnings   6,395,410    13,850,037    3,025,895    7,165,102 
Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period   639,413    639,413    639,398    639,406 
PLUS: Weighted average of the number of additional common shares with dilution effects                    
Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period adjusted as per dilution effect   639,413    639,413    639,398    639,406 
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)   10.0020    21.6605    4.7324    11.2059 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

  

Items  Notes    Exhibits  Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Net Income for the period          6,395,511    13,850,207    3,025,928    7,165,224 
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss                           
Foreign currency translation differences in financial statements conversion          77,725    70,253    (265,693)   (201,069)
Foreign currency translation differences for the period          77,725    70,253    (265,693)   (201,069)
Profit or losses for financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))          535,197    (553,962)   100,067    6,107 
Profit or losses for the period from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (*)       Q  834,085    (483,418)   140,192    (10,120)
Income tax  16.c)       (298,888)   (70,544)   (40,125)   16,227 
Total Other Comprehensive Income / (loss) that is subsequently reclassified to profit or loss          612,922    (483,709)   (165,626)   (194,962)
Total Other Comprehensive Income / (loss)          612,922    (483,709)   (165,626)   (194,962)
Total Comprehensive Income  for the period          7,008,433    13,366,498    2,860,302    6,970,262 
Total Comprehensive Income attributable to controlling interest          7,008,332    13,366,328    2,860,277    6,970,146 
Total Comprehensive Income attributable to non-controlling interest          101    170    25    116 

 

(*)   Net amount of reclassifications to the income statement of instruments classified at fair value through other comprehensive income that were derecognized or charged during the period. At June 30, 2020 and 2019 the reclassified amounts at profit or loss was (628,357) and (4,366,142), respectively.

 

The notes 1 to 41 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

       Capital stock   Non- capital contributions       Other comprehensive income   Earnings Reserved                 
Changes  Notes   Outstanding shares   In treasury   Additional paid-in capital   Adjustments to Shareholders’ Equity   Accumulative foreign currency translation difference in financial statements conversion   Other   Legal   Other   Unappropriated Retained Earnings   Total Controlling Interests   Total Non-Controlling Interests   Total
Equity
 
Amount at the beginning of the fiscal year restated        639,413         12,429,781    39,815,940    655,360    (507,785)   17,506,728    44,885,620    3,685,841    119,110,898    1,600    119,112,498 
Total comprehensive income for the period                                                                 
- Net income for the period                                                13,850,037    13,850,037    170    13,850,207 
- Other comprehensive income/ (loss) for the period                            70,253    (553,962)                  (483,709)         (483,709)
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings as approved by Shareholders´ Meeting held on April 30, 2020                                                                 
Legal reserve                                      9,269,168         (9,269,168)               
Normative reserve                                           36,638,818    (36,638,818)               
Cash dividends   25 and 35                                       (13,276,896)        (13,276,896)        (13,276,896)
Other changes                                                          (340)   (340)
Amount at the end of period        639,413         12,429,781    39,815,940    725,613    (1,061,747)   26,775,896    68,247,542    (28,372,108)    119,200,330    1,430    119,201,760 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

       Capital stock   Non- capital Contributions       Other comprehensive income   Earnings Reserved                 
Changes  Notes   Outstanding shares   In treasury   Additional paid-in capital   Adjustments to Shareholders’ Equity   Accumulative foreign currency translation difference in financial statements conversion   Other   Legal   Other   Unappropriated Retained Earnings   Total
Controlling
Interests
   Total
Non-Controlling
Interests
   Total
Equity
 
Amount at the beginning of the fiscal year restated        640,715    28,948    12,428,461    39,843,886    558,439    (657,666)   12,009,567    26,426,881    14,810,357    106,089,588    1,762    106,091,350 
Adjustment and retroactive restatements   3                                            343,691    343,691         343,691 
Amount at the beginning of the fiscal year adjusted and restated        640,715    28,948    12,428,461    39,843,886    558,439    (657,666)   12,009,567    26,426,881    15,154,048    106,433,279    1,762    106,435,041 
Total comprehensive income for the period                                                                 
- Net income for the period                                                7,165,102    7,165,102    122    7,165,224 
- Other comprehensive income/ (loss) for the period                            (201,069)   6,113                   (194,956)   (6)   (194,962)
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings as approved by Shareholders´ Meeting held on April 30, 2019                                                                 
Legal reserve                                      5,497,162         (5,497,162)               
Normative reserve                                           6,073,502    (6,073,502)               
Cash dividends                                           (9,662,882)        (9,662,882)        (9,662,882)
Other                                           21,988,651    (21,988,651)               
Own shares in treasury   24    (1,317)   1,317                                                   
Amount at the end of the period        639,398    30,265    12,428,461    39,843,886    357,370    (651,553)   17,506,729    44,826,152    (11,240,165)   103,740,543    1,878    103,742,421 

 

The notes 1 to 41 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

 

Items  Notes   06/30/2020   06/30/2019 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES               
Income for the period before Income Tax        20,610,388    17,625,089 
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the period        (756,325)   (9,678,877)
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:               
Amortization and depreciation        1,801,592    1,643,741 
Allowance for loan losses        3,250,785    2,849,518 
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency        (6,541,089)   (4,891,755)
Other adjustments        19,515,065    48,753,946 
Net increase / (decrease) from operating assets:               
Debt Securities at fair value through profit and loss        (6,070,327)   2,164,616 
Derivative financial instruments        40,629    5,665 
Repo transactions        (67,508,876)     
Loans and other financing               
   Non-financial public sector        839,835    1,553,493 
   Other financial entities        2,303,789    4,054,693 
   Non-financial private sector and foreign residents        17,341,836    49,382,029 
Other debt Securities        (19,334,674)   2,202,127 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee        (1,796,276)   1,588,796 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss        134,991    775,516 
Other assets        (4,857,692)   (2,443,250)
Net increase / (decrease) from operating liabilities:               
Deposits               
   Non-financial public sector        39,722,088    (227,630)
   Financial sector        (7,423)   88,639 
   Non-financial private sector and foreign residents        67,703,262    (9,873,523)
Derivative financial instruments        (873,062)   13,875 
Repo transactions        135,987    108,891 
Other liabilities        2,240,142    (5,564,613)
Payments for Income Tax        (3,664,837)   (6,546,691)
TOTAL CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (A)        64,229,808    93,584,295 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

Items  Notes   06/30/2020   06/30/2019 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES               
Payments:               
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets        (1,420,531)   (2,113,501)
TOTAL CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (B)        (1,420,531)   (2,113,501)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES               
Payments:               
Dividends        (340)   (9,662,882)
Acquisition or redemption of equity instruments             (339,352)
Non subordinated corporate bonds        (1,190,091)   (1,488,318)
Central Bank of Argentina        (9,691)   (951)
Financing from local financial entities        (1,425,372)   (1,773,408)
Subordinated Corporate Bonds        (948,311)   (888,787)
Other payments related to financing activities        (241,551)   (224,079)
Proceeds:               
Financing from local financial entities        30      
Subordinated bonds        17,102      
TOTAL CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (C)        (3,798,224)   (14,377,777)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS (D)        11,320,086    8,456,091 
MONETARY EFFECT ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (E)        (24,297,052)   (49,816,820)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (A+B+C+D+E)        46,034,087    35,732,288 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR   23    167,426,084    228,266,874 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD   23    213,460,171    263,999,162 

 

The notes 1 to 41 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the exhibits B to D, F to J, L, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

1.CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

Banco Macro SA (hereinafter, the Bank), is a stock corporation (sociedad anónima), organized in the Argentine Republic that offers traditional banking products and services to companies, including those companies operating in regional economies, as well as to individuals, thus strengthening its goal to be a multiservice bank. In addition, through its subsidiaries, the Bank performs transactions as a trustee agent, manager and administrator of mutual funds and renders stock exchange services.

 

Macro Compañía Financiera SA was created in 1977, as a non-banking financial institution. In May 1988, it received the authorization to operate as a commercial bank and it was incorporated as Banco Macro SA. Subsequently, as a result of the merger process with other entities, it adopted other names (among them, Banco Macro Bansud SA) and since August 2006, Banco Macro SA.

 

The Bank’s shares have been publicly listed on Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos (BYMA) since November 1994; and as from March 24, 2006 they are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Additionally, on October 15, 2015, they were authorized to be listed on the Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA (MAE).

 

Since 1994, Banco Macro SA’s market strategy was mainly focused on the regional areas outside the City of Buenos Aires. Following this strategy, in 1996, Banco Macro SA started the process to acquire entities and assets and liabilities during the privatization of provincial and other banks.

 

On May 21, 2019, the Bank acquired 100% of Argenpay SAU for an amount of 100 conformed by 100,000 common, registered shares, with a face value of Ps. 1 each one and entitled to one vote. The main activity of such company is the development of its own network or the incorporation into other networks so that it can operate with individuals or companies, in-person or remotely, by using information and communication technologies, grant, offer or accept electronic payments online or offline, digital and virtual wallets and e-commerce in general. This subsidiary started to develop its principal activities during the fourth quarter of 2019.

 

Additionally, on July 17, 2020 and August 26, 2020, the Bank made irrevocable capital contributions in advance of future share subscription to the company Play Digital SA of 16,250 and 27,250, respectively. On July 23, 2020 and August 26, 2020, the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Play Digital SA accepted the irrevocable capital contributions and gave its approval to the Bank to subscribe 16,250,000 and 27,250,000 common, registered shares, with a face value of Ps. 1, respectively, which represents 25% of the capital stock. The company’s purpose is to develop and market a payment solution linked to bank accounts held by financial system users in order to bring significant improvement to their payment experience. The remaining shareholders of the company are Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires SAU, Banco BBVA Argentina SA and Banco Santander Río SA and the Company expects other financial entities to join and participate progressively in the Company’s capital stock.

 

On August 31, 2020, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

2.OPERATIONS OF THE BANK

 

2.1.Agreement with the Misiones Provincial Government

 

The Bank and the Misiones Provincial Government entered into a special-relationship agreement whereby the Bank was appointed, for a five-year term since January 1, 1996, as the Provincial Government’s exclusive financial agent, as well as revenue collection and obligation payment agent.

 

On November 25, 1999, December 28, 2006 and October 1, 2018 extensions to such agreement were agreed upon, making it currently effective through December 31, 2029.

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the deposits held by the Misiones Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 11,946,983 and 7,764,753 (including 758,947 and 786,240, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

2.2.Agreement with the Salta Provincial Government

 

The Bank and the Salta Provincial Government entered into a special-relationship agreement whereby the Bank was appointed, for a ten-year term since March 1, 1996, as the Provincial Government’s exclusive financial agent, as well as revenue collection and obligation payment agent.

 

On February 22, 2005, and August 22, 2014, extensions to such agreements were agreed upon, making it currently effective through February 28, 2026.

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the deposits held by the Salta Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 3,881,269 and 4,951,045 (including 1,051,902 and 1,030,599, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.3.Agreement with the Jujuy Provincial Government

 

The Bank and the Jujuy Provincial Government entered into a special-relationship agreement whereby the Bank was appointed, for a ten-year term since January 12, 1998, as the Provincial Government’s exclusive financial agent, as well as revenue collection and obligation payment agent.

 

On April 29, 2005 and July 8, 2014, extensions to such agreement were agreed upon, making it currently effective through September 30, 2024.

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the deposits held by the Jujuy Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 3,974,736 and 1,341,028 (including 802,035 and 729,313, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.4.Agreement with the Tucumán Provincial Government. Merger with Banco del Tucumán SA

 

The Bank, acts as an exclusive financial agent and as revenue collection and obligation payment agent of the Tucumán Provincial Government, the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán and the Municipality of Yerba Buena. The services agreements with the Provincial and Municipalities Governments are effective through years 2031, 2023 and 2020, respectively.

 

On July 4, 2018, the legislative body of the province of Tucumán enacted into law a bill issued by the provincial executive, authorizing the sale of the shares held by such province in Banco de Tucumán SA to Banco Macro SA as well as the continuity as a provincial finance agent for an additional period of ten years from the expiration of the contract, and if applicable, the possibility of merging both entities.

 

On August 10, 2018, the province of Tucumán transferred to Banco Macro SA, 43,960 Class B common registered non-endorsable shares, with a face value of Ps. 100 each one and entitled to one vote, which is equivalent to 10% of its common stock and votes.

 

On April 30, and July 19, 2019, the Shareholders' Meeting of Banco Macro SA and the Shareholders' Meeting of Banco del Tucumán SA, respectively, decided, among other issues, to approve a preliminary merger agreement, the special consolidated financial statement of merger as of December 31, 2018, the exchange relationship of shares, the legal feasibility Report and technical, economic and financial feasibility Report of the merger between Banco Macro SA and Banco del Tucumán SA - Consolidation of technical relationships regarding liquidity and solvency.

 

On August 15, 2019, the Board of the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA, for its acronym in Spanish) through Resolution No. 179, authorized the merger of Banco del Tucuman SA by Banco Macro SA. On September 25, 2019, Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV, for its acronym in Spanish), authorized the merger which was registered at the Public Registry of Commerce on September 30, 2019.

 

Through Communiqué “C” 84993 the BCRA informed that, according to the authorization gave in due time on October 15, 2019, Banco Macro SA performed the merger with Banco del Tucumán SA. Additionally, since that date, the authorization of Banco del Tucumán SA to operate as a commercial bank was revoked and its buildings were incorporated to Banco Macro SA as branches.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

The exchange ratio has been agreed at 0.65258 ordinary shares of Banco Macro SA for each face value $ 1 of common share of Banco del Tucumán SA. Therefore, the minority shareholders of Banco del Tucumán SA were entitled to receive at 0.65258 common shares of Banco Macro SA, for each face value $ 1 of ordinary shares they hold in Banco del Tucumán SA. Consequently, Banco Macro SA issued 15,662 Class B common, registered shares, with a face value of Ps. 1 each one and entitled to one vote (see additionally note 24).

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the deposits held by the Tucumán Provincial Government, the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán and the Municipality of Yerba Buena with the Bank amounted to 4,648,038 and 4,090,269 (including 2,938,464 and 2,788,768, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

Additionally, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Bank granted loans to the Tucumán Provincial Government for an amount of 5,161,343 and 6,346,773, respectively.

 

3.BASIS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPLICABLE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

Presentation basis

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Bank were prepared pursuant with Conceptual Framework as established by BCRA (Communiqué “A” 6114 as supplementary rules of the BCRA). Apart from the exceptions established by the BCRA which are explained in the following paragraph, such framework is based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professionals Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE, for its acronym in Spanish). The abovementioned international standards include the IFRS, the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and the interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or former IFRIC (SIC).

 

From transitory exceptions established by BCRA to the application of effective IFRS, the following have affected the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

a)According to Communiqué “A” 6114, as supplementary, and in the convergence process through IFRS, the BCRA established that since fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2020 included, financial institutions defined as “Group A” by BCRA rules, in which the Bank is included, begin to apply section 5.5 “Impairment” of the IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (sections B5.5.1 to B5.5.55), except for the temporary exclusion for the debt securities of the non-financial public sector established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6847.

 

b)Additionally, on April 29, 2019, the Bank received a Memorandum from the BCRA, which established specifics guidelines related to the measurement of the Bank’s holding in Prisma Medios de Pago SA as explained in note 11. Considering such guidelines, the Bank adjusted the fair value previously determined.

 

As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the Bank is in the process of quantifying the effect of the fully application of section 5.5 “Impairment” will have and the needed adjustment over the fair value of the Bank’s holding in Prisma Medios de Pago SA, as mentioned in sections (a) and (b) abovementioned, which could be material.

 

Except for what was mentioned in the preceding paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Bank comply with the IFRS as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 6840. Generally, the BCRA does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS, unless otherwise expressly stated.

 

Basis for the preparation and consolidation

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six-month period ended on June 30, 2020, have been prepared in accordance with the Conceptual Framework established by the BCRA as mentioned in the previous section “Applicable accounting standards” which, particularly for condensed consolidated interim financial statements, is based on IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

For the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, in addition to sections “measuring unit” and “Beginning effects of application of section 5.5. “impairment” of the IFRS 9”, of this note, the Bank has applied the basis for the preparation and consolidation, the accounting policies and the material accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions described in the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2019, already issued.

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements include all the necessary information for an appropriate understanding, by the users thereof, of the basis for the preparation and disclosure used therein, as well as the relevant events and transactions occurred after the issuance of the last annual consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2019, already issued. Nevertheless, the present condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the information or all the disclosures required for the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”. Therefore, these condensed consolidated interim financial statements must be read together with the annual consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, already issued.

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Bank has consolidated into its financial statements the financial statements of the following companies:

 

Subsidiaries  Principal Place of Business  Country  Main Activity
Macro Securities SA (a) and (b)  Av. Eduardo Madero 1182 – Autonomous City of Buenos Aires  Argentina  Stock exchange services
          
Macro Fiducia SA  Av. Leandro N. Alem 1110– 1st floor. Autonomous City of Buenos Aires  Argentina  Services
          
Macro Fondos SGFCISA  Av. Eduardo Madero 1182– 24th floor, Office B–. Autonomous City of Buenos Aires  Argentina  Management and administration of mutual funds
          
Macro Bank Limited (c)  Caves Village, Building 8 Office 1 – West Bay St., Nassau  Bahamas  Banking entity
          
Argenpay SAU  Av. Eduardo Madero 1182 – Autonomous City of Buenos Aires  Argentina  Electronic payments services

 

(a)Consolidated with Macro Fondos SGFCI SA (80.90% equity interest and voting rights).

 

(b)The indirect interest of Banco Macro SA comes from Macro Fiducia SA.

 

(c)  Consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) SA (100% voting rights – Equity interest 17,428).

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Bank’s equity interest and voting rights in the companies it consolidates is as follows:

 

  Shares  Bank’s interest   Non-controlling interest 
Subsidiaries  Type  Number   Total capital
stock
   Voting
rights
   Total capital
stock
   Voting
Rights
 
Macro Securities SA  Common   12,776,680    99.925%   99.932%   0.075%   0.068%
Macro Fiducia SA  Common   46,935,318    99.046%   99.046%   0.954%   0.954%
Macro Fondos SGFCISA  Common   327,183    99.939%   100.00%   0.061%     
Macro Bank Limited  Common   39,816,899    99.999%   100.00%   0.001%     
Argenpay SAU  Common   7,700,000    100.00%   100.00%          

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

Total assets, liabilities and Shareholders’ equity of the Bank and all its subsidiaries as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows:

 

As of 06/30/2020  Banco Macro
SA
   Macro Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities SA
   Macro
Fiducia SA
   Argenpay
SAU
   Eliminations   Consolidated 
Assets   612,358,548    14,500,669    4,848,881    75,506    142,788    (6,566,811)   625,359,581 
Liabilities   493,158,218    12,259,628    3,695,546    4,719    29,608    (2,989,898)   506,157,821 
Equity attributable to the owners of the Bank   119,200,330    2,241,041    1,112,146    70,787    113,180    (3,537,154)   119,200,330 
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests             41,189              (39,759)   1,430 

 

As of 12/31/2019  Banco Macro
SA
   Macro Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities SA
   Macro
Fiducia SA
   Argenpay
SAU
   Eliminations   Consolidated 
Assets   500,439,124    3,906,104    4,571,284    72,717    8,765    (5,053,509)   503,944,485 
Liabilities   381,328,226    1,655,235    3,105,860    3,571    642    (1,261,547)   384,831,987 
Equity attributable to the owners of the Bank   119,110,898    2,250,869    1,385,701    69,146    8,123    (3,713,839)   119,110,898 
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests             79,723              (78,123)   1,600 

 

Transcription in the Books of Accounts

 

As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the same are in the process of being transcribed in the Books of Accounts of Banco Macro SA.

 

Figures expressed in thousands of pesos

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements disclose figures expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos in terms of purchasing power as of June 30, 2020, and are rounded up to the nearest amount in thousands of pesos, unless otherwise expressly stated (see section “Measuring unit” of this note).

 

Comparative information

 

The condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position as of June 30, 2020, is presented comparatively with year-end data of the immediately preceding fiscal year, while the statement of income and the statement of other comprehensive income for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020, and the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity and the statement of cash flows and cash equivalents for the six-month period ended June 30, 2020, are presented comparatively with data as of the same periods of the immediately preceding fiscal year.

 

The figures related to comparative information have been restated to consider the changes in the general purchasing power of the functional currency and, as a result, are stated in terms of the measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period (see the following section “Measuring unit”):

 

Measuring unit

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of June 30, 2020 have been restated for the changes in the general purchasing power of the functional currency (Argentine pesos) of the Bank, as of that date, as established by IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” and considering, in addition, specifics rules established by BCRA through Communiqués “A” 6651, 6849, as amendments, which established to apply this method, on a mandatory basis, from fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2020, included and determined as the transition date on December 31, 2018.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

According to IFRS, the restatement of financial statements is needed when the functional currency is the currency of a hyperinflationary economy. To achieve consistency in identifying an economic environment of that nature, IAS 29 establishes (i) certain qualitative indicators, not limited to, consisting of analyzing the general population behavior, prices, interest rates and wages with changes to a price index and the loss of purchasing power, and (ii) as quantitative characteristic, which is the most used condition in practice, to test if a three-year cumulative inflation rate is around 100% or more. Due to miscellaneous macroeconomic factors, the three-year inflation rate exceeds that figures and the Argentine government goals and other available estimates also indicate that this trend will not be reversed in the short term.

 

The restatement was applied as if the economy had always been hyperinflationary; using a general price index that reflects changes in general purchasing power. To apply the restatement, a series of indexes were used, as prepared and published on a monthly basis by the FACPCE, which combines consumer price index (CPI) on a monthly basis published by the Argentine Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC, for its acronym in Spanish) since January 2017 (baseline month: December 2016) with the wholesale prices indexes published by the INDEC until that date. For the months of November and December 2015, for which the INDEC did not publish the wholesale price index (WPI) variation, the CPI variation for Autonomous City of Buenos Aires was used.

 

Considering the abovementioned indexes, the inflation rate was 13.59% and 22.40% for the six-month periods ended on June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively and 53.83% for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2019.

 

Below is a description of the restating mechanism provided by IAS 29 and the restatement process for financial statements established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6849, as supplementary:

 

Description of the main aspects of the restatement process for statements of financial position:

 

(i)Monetary items (the ones that are already stated in terms of the current measuring unit) are not restated because they are already expressed in terms of the monetary unit current at the end of the reporting period. In an inflationary period, an entity holding monetary assets generates purchasing power loss and holding monetary liabilities generates purchasing power gain, provided that the assets and liabilities are not linked to an adjustment mechanism that offsets, in some extend such effects. The net gain or loss on a monetary basis is included in profit or loss for the period.

 

(ii)Assets and liabilities subject to adjustments based on specific agreements is adjusted in accordance with such agreements.

 

(iii)Non-monetary items stated at current cost at the end of the reporting period, are not restated for presentation purposes in the statement of financial position, but the adjustment process must be completed to determine, in terms of constant measurement unit, the income or loss produced by holding these non-monetary items.

 

(iv)Non-monetary items carried at historical cost or at current cost at some earlier date before the reporting date, are restated by an index that reflects the general level of price variation from the acquisition or revaluation date to the closing date, proceeding then to compare the restated amounts of those assets with their recoverable amounts. Income or loss for the period related to depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of Intangible Assets and other non-monetary cost are determined over the new restated amounts.

 

(v)When an entity capitalizes borrowing cost in the non-monetary assets, the part of the borrowing cost that compensates for the inflation during the same period is not capitalized.

 

(vi)The restatement of non-monetary assets in terms of a current measurement unit at the end of the reporting period, without an equivalent adjustment for tax purposes generates a taxable temporary difference and a deferred income tax liability is recognized and the contra account is recognized as profit or loss for the period. When, beyond the restatement, there is a revaluation of non-monetary assets, the deferred tax related to the restatement is recognized in profit or loss for the period and deferred tax related to the revaluation is recognized in other comprehensive income for the period.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

Description of the main aspects of the restatement process for statements of income and other comprehensive income:

 

(i)Income and expenses are restated from the date the items were recorded, except for those income or loss items that reflect or include, in their determination, the consumption of assets measured at the currency purchasing power from a date prior to that which the consumption was recorded, which is restated using as a basis the acquisition date of the assets related to the item, except for income or losses arising from comparing the two measurements at currency purchasing power of different dates, for which it requires to identify the compared amounts, to restate them separately and to repeat the comparison, with the restated amounts.

 

(ii)Certain income and expenses generated at fair value measurement or for derecognition of non-monetary assets and items of other comprehensive income are disclosed in terms of measuring unit current.

 

(iii)The gain or loss from monetary position will be classified based on the item that generated it and will be separately disclosed reflecting the inflationary effects over such items.

 

Description of the main aspects of the restatement process for the statements of changes in shareholders’ equity:

 

(i)As the transition date (December 31, 2018), the Bank has applied the following procedures:

 

(a)The components of equity, except the ones mentioned below, were restated from the dates the components were contributed or otherwise arose according to BCRA Communiqué “A” 6849, for each item.

 

(b)Earnings reserved, including the special reserve for the first time application of IFRS, were stated at nominal value at the transition date (legal amount not restated).

 

(c)The accumulated balances of other comprehensive income were recalculated in terms of measuring unit current at the transition date.

 

(d)The unappropriated retained earnings were determinated as a difference between the restated net asset at the transition date and the other components of equity, restated as disclosed in the abovementioned paragraphs.

 

(ii)After the transition date restatement abovementioned in (i), all equity’s components are restated by applying a general price index as mentioned before from the beginning of the period and each variation of those components is restated from the contribution date or from the moment it was produced by any other way.

 

Other comprehensive income generated after the transition date are presented in terms of the measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period.

 

Description of the main aspects of the restatement process for the statement of cash flows:

 

a)All items are restated in terms of the measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period.

 

b)The monetary gain or losses generated by cash and cash equivalents are separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows after the cash flow from operating investment activities and financing activities, in a separate and independent line, under the description “Effect of inflation on cash and cash equivalent”.

 

Other new standards adopted in the fiscal year

 

Beginning effects of application of section 5.5. “impairment” of the IFRS 9.

 

Through Communiqué “A” 6114, the BCRA set specific guidelines within the scope of the convergence process among which it defined the transitory exception to the application of section 5.5. of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (sections B5.5.1 to B5.5.5) up to the fiscal years beginning as of January 1, 2020. In addition, the BCRA established that December 31, 2018 as the transition date and the temporary exclusion for the debt securities of the non-financial public sector under the scope of IFRS 9.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

The impact of transition of retained earnings into Expected Credit Losses (ECP) methodology established in section 5.5 of IFRS 9 is as follows:

 

   Retained
earnings
 
Closing balance under previous standards (December 31, 2018)   14,810,357 
Recognition of IFRS 9 ECL   490,990 
Deferred tax in relation to the above   (147,299)
Opening balance under IFRS 9’S ECL (January 1, 2019)   15,154,048 
Total change in equity due to adopting IFRS 9’s ECL   343,691 

 

The following table reconciles the aggregate opening allowances and provisions for financial instruments in accordance with previous standards to the ECL:

 

   Credit loss
provision under
previous standards
   Re -
measurement
   ECL under IFRS 9 as
of January 1, 2019
 
Impairment allowance for               
Loans and other financing and other items   7,270,518    (509,740)   6,760,778 
Subtotal   7,270,518    (509,740)   6,760,778 
Loan commitments        18,750    18,750 
Subtotal        18,750    18,750 
Total   7,270,518    (490,990)   6,779,528 

 

1.New accounting standard over impairment of financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss

 

1.1 Overview of the ECL principles

 

Except for public sector exposures which were temporary excluded through BCRA Communiqué “A” 6847, the Bank records an allowance for ECL for all loans, other financing and other debt financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss, together with loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts (not measured at fair value through profit or loss) and contract assets and lease receivables, in this section all referred to as ‘financial instruments’. Equity instruments are not subject to impairment under IFRS 9. In accordance with the abovementioned BCRA Communiqué “A” 6847, for public sector exposures the BCRA rule “Regulatory minimum allowance for uncollectibility risk” is continuing to apply and it established that this specific sector is not subject to impairment.

 

The ECL allowance is based on the credit losses expected to arise over the life of the asset (the lifetime expected credit loss), unless there has been no significant increase in credit risk since origination, in which case, the ECL are based on the 12 months expected credit loss (hereinafter, 12mECL). The Bank’s policies for determining if there has been a significant increase in credit risk are set out in note 36.1.1 "Definition of significant increase in credit risk, impaired and default”.

 

The 12mECL is the portion of the lifetime expected credit loss (hereinafter, LTECL) that represents the ECL that result from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within the 12 months after the reporting date.

 

Both the LTECL and 12mECL are calculated on either an individual basis or a collective basis, depending on the nature of the underlying portfolio of financial instruments. The Bank’s policy for grouping financial assets measured on a collective basis is explained in note 36.1.1.1 “Clients evaluated on a collective basis” and 36.1.1.2 “Clients evaluated on an individual basis”.

 

The Bank has established a policy to perform an assessment, at the end of each reporting period, of whether a financial instrument’s credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition, by considering the change in the risk of default occurring over the remaining life of the financial instrument. This is further explained in note 36.1.1 "Definition of significant increase in credit risk, impaired and default”.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

Based on the above process, the Bank groups its loans into Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3, including Purchased or originated credit impaired (hereinafter, POCI), as described below:

 

·Stage 1: when financial instruments are first recognized, the Bank recognizes an allowance based on 12mECL. Stage 1 financial instruments also include facilities where the credit risk has improved and the financial instrument has been reclassified from other stage.

 

·Stage 2: when a financial instrument has shown a significant increase in credit risk since origination, the Bank records an allowance for the LTECL. Stage 2 financial instruments also include facilities, where the credit risk has improved and the loan has been reclassified from Stage 3.

 

·Stage 3: financial instruments considered credit-impaired (as described in note 36.1.1 "Definition of significant increase in credit risk, impaired and default”). The Bank records an allowance for the LTECL.

 

·POCI: financial instruments that are credit impaired on initial recognition. POCI assets are recorded at fair value at original recognition and interest income is subsequently recognized based on a credit-adjusted effective interest rate. The ECL allowance is only recognized or released to the extent that there is a subsequent change in the ECL. It is worthwhile to mention that the Bank has not purchased nor originated POCI financial instruments.

 

For financial instruments for which the Bank has no reasonable expectations of recovering either the entire outstanding amount, or a proportion thereof, the gross carrying amount of the financial instrument is reduced. This is considered a (partial) derecognition of the financial instruments.

 

1.2 The calculation of Expected Credit Loss

 

The mechanics of the ECL calculations are outlined below and the key elements are, as follows:

 

·Probability of Default (PD): is an estimate of the likelihood of default over a given time horizon. A default may only happen at a certain time over the assessed period, if the facility has not been previously derecognized and is still in the portfolio. The concept of PD is further explained in note 36.1.2 “The Bank’s internal rating and PD estimation process”.

 

·Exposure at Default (EAD): is an estimate of the exposure at a future default date, taking into account expected changes in the exposure after the reporting date, including repayments of principal and interest, whether scheduled by contract or otherwise, expected drawdowns on committed facilities, and accrued interest from missed payments. The EAD is further explained in note 36.1.3 “Exposure at default EAD”.

 

·Loss Given Default (LGD): is an estimate of the loss arising in the case where a default occurs at a given time. It is based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due and those that the lender would expect to receive, including from the realization of any collateral or credit enhancement related to the loan. It is usually expressed as a percentage of the EAD. The LGD is further explained in note 36.1.4 “Loss given default”.

 

When estimating the ECL, the Bank considers three probability-weighted scenarios (base case, upside and downside) and the amount resulting for the multiplication of the abovementioned scenarios is discounted at the EIR determined at initial recognition.

 

For credit cards and revolving facilities that include both a loan and an undrawn commitment, ECL is calculated and presented together with the loan. For loan commitments and letters of credit, the ECL is recognized within Provisions.

 

The mechanics of the ECL method are summarized below:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

·Stage 1: the 12mECL is calculated as the portion of LTECL that represents the ECL that result from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within the 12 months after the reporting date. The Bank calculates the 12mECL allowance based on the expectation of a default occurring in the 12 months following the reporting date. These expected 12-month default probabilities are applied to a forecast EAD and multiplied by the expected LGD and discounted by an approximation to the original EIR. This calculation is made for each of the three scenarios (base case, upside and downside), as explained above.

 

·Stage 2: when a financial instrument has shown a significant increase in credit risk since origination, the Bank records a credit loss expense on financial instruments for the LTECL. The mechanics are similar to those explained above, including the use of different scenarios, but PDs are estimated over the lifetime of the instrument. The expected cash shortfalls are discounted by an approximation to the original effective interest rate.

 

·Stage 3: for financial instruments considered credit-impaired, the Bank recognizes the LTECL for these financial instruments. The method is similar to that for Stage 2 financial instruments, with the PD set at 100%.

 

·Loan commitments and letters of credit: when estimating LTECL for undrawn loan commitments, the Bank estimates the expected portion of the loan commitment that will be drawn down over 12 months or its expected life. The ECL is then based on the present value of the expected shortfalls in cash flows if the loan is drawn down, based on a probability-weighting of the three scenarios. The expected cash shortfalls are discounted at an approximation to the expected interest rate on the loan.

 

·Guarantees and other commitments: the Bank’s liability under each guarantee is measured at the higher of the amount initially recognized less cumulative amortization recognized in the income statement, and the ECL provision. For this purpose, the Bank estimates ECL based on the present value of the expected payments to reimburse the holder for a credit loss that it incurs. The shortfalls are discounted by the risk-adjusted interest rate relevant to the exposure. The calculation is made using a probability-weighting of the three forward-looking scenarios. The ECL related to financial guarantee contracts are recognized within Provisions.

 

1.3 Forward looking information

 

For the purpose of determining a loss allowance in the calculation of ECL, the impact of macroeconomic variables have to be analyzed in order to adjust historical information to the current conditions and the forward looking perspectives in the near future. To this end, different and probable macroeconomic scenarios have to be weighed (base case, upside and downside), using relevant variables in credit risk determination (like GDP growth, interest rate and CPI).

 

The inputs and models used for calculating ECL may not always capture all characteristics of the market at the date of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. To reflect this, qualitative adjustments or overlays are occasionally made as temporary adjustments. Detailed information about these inputs and sensitivity analysis are provided in note 36.2 “Forward looking information use in ECL models”.

 

1.4 Debt instruments measured at fair value through OCI

 

The ECL for debt instruments measured at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) do not reduce the carrying amount of these financial instruments in the statement of financial position, which remains at fair value. Instead, an amount equal to the allowance that would arise if the assets were measured at amortized cost is recognized in OCI as an accumulated impairment amount, with a corresponding charge to profit or loss. The accumulated loss recognized in OCI is recycled to the profit and loss upon derecognition of the assets.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

1.5 Credit cards and other revolving facilities

 

For credit cards and other revolving facilities, the Bank does not limit its exposure to credit losses to the contractual notice period, but instead calculates ECL over a period that reflects the Bank’s expectations of the customer behavior, its unused agreed commitments, its likelihood of default and the Bank’s future risk mitigation procedures, which could include reducing or cancelling the facilities. Based on the Bank’s methodology, the period over which the Bank calculates ECL for these products is three years.

 

The interest rate used to discount the ECL for credit cards is based on the average EIR that is expected to be charged over the expected period of exposure to the facilities. This estimation takes into account that some facilities are repaid in full each month and are consequently charged no interest.

 

1.6 Write-offs

 

The Bank´s financial instruments are derecognized after the first month in which the Bank has no reasonable expectation of recovering a financial instrument in its entirety or a portion thereof. If the amount written off is greater than the accumulated loss allowance, the difference is first treated as an addition to the allowance that is then applied against the gross carrying amount. Any subsequent recoveries impact on the income statement of the current period under “Other operating income”.

 

1.7 Forborne and modified loans

 

The Bank considers a loan forborne when such modifications are provided as a result of the borrower’s present or expected financial difficulties. Forbearance may involve extending the payment arrangements and the agreement of new loan conditions. Once the terms have been renegotiated, any impairment is measured using the original EIR as calculated before the modification of terms. It is the Bank’s policy to monitor forborne loans to help ensure that future payments continue to be likely to occur. Derecognition decisions and classification between Stage 2 and Stage 3 are determined on a case-by-case basis for commercial portfolio and collectively for consumer portfolio. If these procedures identify a loss in relation to a loan, it is disclosed and managed as an impaired Stage 3 forborne asset until it is collected or written off.

 

When the loan has been renegotiated or modified, but not derecognized, considers whether the assets should be classified in Stage 3. Once an asset has been classified as forborne, it will remain in Stage 2 until it is fully collected or considered impaired (Stage 3).

 

If modifications are substantial, the loan is derecognized and a new loan with different conditions is recognized.

 

1.8 Collateral valuation

 

To mitigate its credit risks on financial instruments, the Bank seeks to use collateral, where possible. The collateral comes in various forms, such as cash, securities, letters of credit/guarantees, real estate, receivables, other non-financial assets and credit enhancements, such as netting agreements. Collateral, unless repossessed, is not recorded on the Bank’s statement of financial position. However, the fair value of collateral affects the calculation of ECL, in certain products and customers assessed on an individual basis. It is generally assessed, at a minimum, at inception and re-assessed on a periodically basis.

 

To the extent possible, the Bank uses active market data for valuing financial assets held as collateral. Other financial assets which do not have readily determinable market values are valued using internal procedures. Non-financial collateral, such as real estate, is valued based on data provided by third parties, such as mortgage brokers.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

1.9 . Collateral repossessed

 

The Bank’s policy is to determine whether a repossessed asset can be best used for its internal operations or should be sold. Assets determined to be useful for the internal operations are transferred to their relevant asset category at the lower of their repossessed value or the carrying value of the original secured asset.

 

Assets for which selling is determined to be a better option are transferred to assets held for sale at their fair value (if financial assets) and fair value less cost to sell for non-financial assets at the repossession date in, line with the Bank’s policy.

 

In its normal course of business, the Bank does not physically repossess properties or other assets in its retail portfolio, but engages external agents to recover funds, generally at auction, to settle outstanding debt. Any surplus funds are returned to the customers/obligors. As a result of this practice, the residential properties under legal repossession processes are not recorded on the balance sheet.

 

2.Amendments to the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting:

 

The modification to the Conceptual Framework includes some new concepts, provides updated definitions and recognition criteria for assets and liabilities and clarifies some important concepts.

 

The changes to the Conceptual Framework may affect the application of IFRS in situations where no standard applies to a particular transaction or event.

 

This standard did not have a material impact on these condensed consolidated interim financial statements since, currently, there are not material uncertainties about the application to a particular transaction or event.

 

3.IFRS 3 “Business Combination” – amendments in definition of a business:

 

These amendments will help entities determine whether an acquisition made is a business or the purchase of a group of assets. The new amended definition emphasizes that the output of a business is to provide goods and services to customers, whereas the previous definition focused on returns in the form of dividends, lower costs or other economic benefits. This standard did not have a material impact on these condensed consolidated interim financial statements since, currently, there are not business combination transactions.

 

4.IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements” and IAS 8 “Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors” – amendments to definition of material:

 

The new definition states that information is material if omitting, misstating or obscuring it could reasonably be expected to influence decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements. The amendments clarify that materiality will depend on the nature or magnitude of information or both. These amendments replaced the threshold “could influence” with “could reasonably be expected to influence”. This implies that the materiality assessment will need to take into account how primary users could reasonably be expected to be influenced in making economic decisions. This standard did not have a material impact on these condensed consolidated interim financial.

 

5.IFRS 16 “leases” – Amendment that provides accounting relief to lessees on lease modification accounting for rent concessions arising as a direct consequence of the COVID-19:

 

This amendment excepts lessees to assess lease arrangement, on an individual basis, whether a rent concession arising as a direct consequence of COVID-19 pandemic, is a lease modification and allows lessees to account the rent concession as if it was not a lease modification and charged it in the statement of income. This applies to rent concession related to COVID-19 that reduces lease payments due on or before June 30, 2021. This standard did not have a material impact on these condensed consolidated interim financial (see note 39).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

New pronouncements

 

Pursuant to Communiqué “A” 6114 of the BCRA, as new IFRS are approved and existing IFRS are amended or revoked and, once these changes are approved through the notices of approval issued by FACPCA, the BCRA shall issue a statement on the approval thereof for financial entities. Generally, financial institutions shall not apply any IFRS in advance, except as specifically authorized at the time of the adoption thereof.

 

The new and amended standards and interpretation that are issued, but not yet effective, up to the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are disclosed below. The Bank intends to adopt these standards, if applicable, when they come effective.

 

a)Amendments to IFRS 3 - Reference to the Conceptual: the amendments are intended to replace a reference to a previous version of the IASB’s Conceptual Framework with a reference to the current version issued in March 2018 without significantly changing its requirements. The amendments add an exception to the recognition principle of IFRS 3 to avoid the issue of potential ‘day 2’ gains or losses arising for liabilities and contingent liabilities that would be within the scope of IAS 37 “Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets” or IFRIC 21 “Levies”, if incurred separately. The exception requires entities to apply the criteria in IAS 37 or IFRIC 21, respectively, instead of the Conceptual Framework, to determine whether a present obligation exists at the acquisition date. At the same time, the amendments add a new paragraph to IFRS 3 to clarify that contingent assets do not qualify for recognition at the acquisition date. This amendment is applicable as of January 1, 2022. The Bank does not expect this standard to have a material impact on the financial statements.

 

b)Amendments to IAS 16 - Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E): proceeds before Intended Use. The amendment prohibits entities from deducting from the cost of an item of PP&E, any proceeds of the sale of items produced while bringing that asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. Instead, an entity recognizes the proceeds from selling such items, and the costs of producing those items, in profit or loss. This amendment is applicable as of January 1, 2022. The Bank does not expect this standard to have a material impact on the financial statements.

 

c)Amendments to IAS 37 - Onerous Contracts – Costs of Fulfilling a Contract: the IASB issued amendments to IAS 37 to specify which costs an entity needs to include when assessing whether a contract is onerous or loss-making. The amendments apply a ‘directly related cost approach’. The costs that relate directly to a contract to provide goods or services include both incremental costs and an allocation of costs directly related to contract. The impact of these amendments on Entities that previously applied the incremental cost approach, is that they will see provisions increase to reflect the inclusion of costs related directly to contract activities, whilst entities that previously recognized contract loss provisions using the guidance from the former standard, IAS 11 Construction Contracts, will be required to exclude the allocation of indirect overheads from their provisions. This amendment is applicable as of January 1, 2022. The Bank does not expect this standard to have a material impact on the financial statements.

 

d)Annual improvement cycle (2018-2020): the following is a summary of the amendments from the 2018-2020 annual improvements cycle:

 

·IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting – Subsidiary as a first-time adopter: the amendment permits a subsidiary that elects to apply paragraph D16(a) of IFRS 1 to measure cumulative translation differences using the amounts reported by the parent, based on the parent’s date of transition to IFRS. This amendment is also applied to an associate or joint venture that elects to apply paragraph D16(a) of IFRS 1. This amendment is applicable as of 1 January 2022.

 

·IFRS 9 Financial Instruments Fees in the ’10 per cent’ test for derecognition of financial liabilities: the amendment clarifies the fees that an entity includes when assessing whether the terms of a new or modified financial liability are substantially different from the terms of them original financial liability. These fees include only those paid or received between the borrower and the lender, including fees paid or received by either the borrower or lender on the other’s behalf.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

·IFRS 16 “Leases” Illustrative examples - Lease incentives: the amendment removes the Example 13 accompanying IFRS 16 of payments from the lessor relating to leasehold improvements. This removes potential confusion regarding the treatment of lease incentives when applying IFRS 16.

 

The Bank does not expect this standard to have a material impact on the financial statements.

 

4.CONTINGENT TRANSACTIONS

 

In order to meet specific financial needs of customers, the Bank’s credit policy also includes, among others, the granting of guarantees, securities, bonds, letters of credit and documentary credits. The Bank is also exposed to overdrafts and unused agreed credits on credit cards of the Bank. Since they imply a contingent obligation for the Bank, they expose the Bank to credit risks other than those recognized in statement of financial position and they are, therefore, an integral part of the total risk of the Bank.

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Bank maintains the following maximum exposures to credit risk related to this type of transactions:

 

   06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts   98,903,329    103,767,465 
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)   1,614,529    1,195,416 
Guarantees granted (1)   1,095,184    1,952,686 
Letters of credit   9,084    507,160 
    101,622,126    107,422,727 
Less: Allowance for ECL   (19,095)   (19,620)
Total   101,603,031    107,403,107 

 

(1)Includes transactions not covered by BCRA debtor classification standard. For overdraft and unused agreed commitments, it includes an amount of 96,791 and 215,290 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. For Guarantee granted, it includes an amount of 176,289 and 202,621 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

Risks related to the contingent transactions described above have been evaluated and are controlled within the framework of the Bank’s credit risk policy, described in note 41 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2019, already issued.

 

5.LOSS ALLOWANCE FOR EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES ON CREDIT EXPOSURES NOT MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

The Bank recognizes a loss allowance for expected credit losses on all credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss, like debt instruments measured at amortized cost, debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts (not measured at fair value through profit or loss), contract assets and lease receivables.

 

Note 6 discloses financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss on a recurring basis and financial assets not recognized at fair value. This classification is made pursuant to the expressed in note 3 “Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards” for the annual consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2019, already issued. Additionally, note 6 explains the information related to the valuation process.

 

As a consequence, considering the temporary exclusion established by BCRA mentioned in note 3 “applicable accounting standards”, the Bank applies the impairment requirements for the recognition and measurement of a loss allowance for financial assets measured at amortized cost or at fair value through profit or loss, except for public sector exposures. In addition, the Bank applies the impairment requirements for guarantees granted, undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts, letter of credits, which are not recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

For the purpose of assessing the Bank’s credit risk exposure and identifying material credit risk concentration, disclosures regarding to credit risk of financial assets and items not recognized in the statement of financial position, are as follows:

 

5.1 Loans and other financing measured at amortized cost

 

According to the nature of the information to be disclosed and the loans characteristic, the Bank groups them as follows:

 

   06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Loans and other financing   234,790,722    256,684,131 
Collective assessment   156,627,496    144,711,544 
Individual assessment   78,163,226    111,972,587 
Less: Allowance for ECL (*)   (7,599,902)   (5,758,870)
    227,190,820    250,925,261 

 

(*) As explain in note 3 section “applicable accounting standards” point a), ECL are not calculated to public sector exposures.

 

The following table shows the credit quality and the maximum exposure to credit risk, based on the Bank’s credit risk rating system and the year-end stage classification. The amounts presented are gross of impairment allowances:

 

       06/30/2020 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing        209,315,816    13,363,117         222,678,933    94.84%
High grade   0.00%-3.50%    167,816,637    170,260         167,986,897    71.55%
Standard grade   3.51%-7.00%    23,060,871    1,399,544         24,460,415    10.42%
Sub-standard grade   7.01%-33.00%    18,438,308    11,793,313         30,231,621    12.87%
Past due but not impaired   33.01%-99.99%    651,285    6,756,856         7,408,141    3.16%
Not-performing   100%              4,703,648    4,703,648    2.00%
Total        209,967,101    20,119,973    4,703,648    234,790,722    100%
         89.43%   8.57%   2.00%   100%     

 

       12/31/2019 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing        233,689,143    11,318,856         245,007,999    95.45%
High grade   0.00%-3.50%    195,963,580    128,030         196,091,610    76.40%
Standard grade   3.51%-7.00%    19,345,838    1,789,861         21,135,699    8.23%
Sub-standard grade   7.01%-33.00%    18,379,725    9,400,965         27,780,690    10.82%
Past due but not impaired   33.01%-99.99%    409,194    6,867,380         7,276,574    2.84%
Not-performing   100%              4,399,558    4,399,558    1.71%
Total        234,098,337    18,186,236    4,399,558    256,684,131    100%
         91.20%   7.09%   1.71%   100%     

 

5.1.1Loans on individual assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and maximum exposure to credit risk of loans based by grade on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and year-end stage classification. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in note 36 section “Credit risk”.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

       06/30/2020 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing        71,809,045    4,038,042         75,847,087    97.04%
High grade   0.00%-3.50%    69,487,885    40         69,487,925    88.90%
Standard grade   3.51%-7.00%    223    858,015         858,238    1.10%
Sub-standard grade   7.01%-33.00%    2,320,937    3,179,987         5,500,924    7.04%
Past due but not impaired   33.01%-99.99%         419,307         419,307    0.54%
Not-performing   100%              1,896,832    1,896,832    2.42%
Total        71,809,045    4,457,349    1,896,832    78,163,226    100%
         91.87%   5.70%   2.43%   100%     

 

       12/31/2019 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing        106,818,307    2,416,243         109,234,550    97.55%
High grade   0.00%-3.50%    101,056,368    8,944         101,065,312    90.26%
Standard grade   3.51%-7.00%    21,592    988,122         1,009,714    0.90%
Sub-standard grade   7.01%-33.00%    5,740,347    1,419,177         7,159,524    6.39%
Past due but not impaired   33.01%-99.99%         1,159,010         1,159,010    1.04%
Not-performing   100%              1,579,027    1,579,027    1.41%
Total        106,818,307    3,575,253    1,579,027    111,972,587    100%
         95.40%   3.19%   1.41%   100%     

 

5.1.2Loans on collective assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and maximum exposure to credit risk of loans portfolio under collective assessment, by grade of credit risk classification based on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and year-end stage classification. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in note 36 section “Credit risk”.

 

       06/30/2020 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing        137,506,771    9,325,075         146,831,846    93.75%
High grade   0.00%-3.50%    98,328,752    170,220         98,498,972    62.89%
Standard grade   3.51%-7.00%    23,060,648    541,529         23,602,177    15.07%
Sub-standard grade   7.01%-33.00%    16,117,371    8,613,326         24,730,697    15.79%
Past due but not impaired   33.01%-99.99%    651,285    6,337,549         6,988,834    4.46%
Not-performing   100%              2,806,816    2,806,816    1.79%
Total        138,158,056    15,662,624    2,806,816    156,627,496    100%
         88.21%   10.00%   1.79%   100%     

 

       12/31/2019 
Internal rating grade  Range PD   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Performing        126,870,836    8,902,613         135,773,449    93.82%
High grade   0.00%-3.50%    94,907,212    119,086         95,026,298    65.67%
Standard grade   3.51%-7.00%    19,324,246    801,739         20,125,985    13.91%
Sub-standard grade   7.01%-33.00%    12,639,378    7,981,788         20,621,166    14.24%
Past due but not impaired   33.01%-99.99%    409,194    5,708,370         6,117,564    4.23%
Not-performing   100%              2,820,531    2,820,531    1.95%
Total        127,280,030    14,610,983    2,820,531    144,711,544    100%
         87.95%   10.10%   1.95%   100%     

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

5.2Other debt securities at amortized cost

 

For financial trusts at amortized cost, the criteria that was used in the calculation of ECL is based on credit risk ratings given by a credit rating agency for each types of debt securities that compose each financial trust. That is, the factor to be used will vary in relation to the holding of certificates of participation or debt securities (A or B). It is assumed that the EAD is equal to the debt balance.

 

For corporate bonds issued by the Bank’s customers, PD and LGD parameters calculated for loan exposures of those customers were used. The corporate bonds’ EAD is considered equal to the debt balance, because there is not available information of such instrument´s behavior when it defaulted.

 

The table below shows the exposures gross of impairment allowances by stages:

 

   06/30/2020 
   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds   1,064,143                        1,064,143    59.22%
Financial trust   732,839              732,839    40.78%
Total   1,796,982              1,796,982      
    100%             100%     

 

   12/31/2019 
   Stage 1   Stage 2   Stage 3   Total   % 
Corporate bonds   1,834,326                            1,834,326    59.47%
Financial trust   1,250,279              1,250,279    40.53%
Total   3,084,605              3,084,605      
    100%             100%     

 

The related ECL for corporate bonds as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 amounted to 4,391 and 1,743, respectively. The ECL related to financial trusts as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 amounted to 587 and 458, respectively.

 

5.3Government securities at amortized cost or fair value through OCI

 

This group includes federal government securities, provincial or Central Bank instruments measured at amortized cost or fair value through OCI. For these assets, an individual assessment of the related parameters was performed. However, under domestic standards and according to Communiqué “A” 6847, no ECL was calculated for these instruments.

 

A detail of these investments and their characteristics are disclosed in note 37.

 

5.4Prisma Medios de Pago SA

 

The ECL related to the payments to be collect for the sale of Prisma Medios de Pago is recognized in the item “Other financial assets”, as mentioned in note 11 and amounted to 9,206 and 1,879 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

During the six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, losses for ECL related to loans and other financing and other debt securities measured at amortized cost amounted to 3,250,785 and 2,849,518, respectively, and were recognized in the condensed consolidated interim statements of income under the item “allowance for loan losses”.

 

In addition, in exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses for credit losses – Allowance for uncollectibility risk” are also disclosed the ECL movements by portfolio and products.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated) 

 

6.FAIR VALUE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

 

The fair value is the amount at which an asset can be exchanged, or at which a liability can be settled, in mutual independent terms and conditions between participants of the principal market (or the most advantageous market) who are duly informed and willing to transact in an orderly and current transaction, at the measurement date under the current market conditions whether the price is directly observable or estimated using a valuation technique under the assumption that the Bank is an ongoing business.

 

When a financial instrument is quoted in a liquid and active market, its price in the market in a real transaction provides the most reliable evidence of its fair value. Nevertheless, when there is no quoted price in the market or it cannot be an evidence of the fair value of such instrument, in order to determine such fair value, the entities may use the market value of another instrument with similar characteristics, the analysis of discounted cash flows or other applicable techniques, which shall be significantly affected by the assumptions used.

 

Notwithstanding the above, the Bank’s Management has used its best judgment to estimate the fair values of its financial instruments; any technique to perform such estimate implies certain inherent fragility level.

 

Fair value hierarchy

 

The Bank uses the following hierarchy to determine and disclose the fair value of financial instruments, according to the valuation technique applied:

 

-Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) observable in active markets that the Bank accesses to at the measurement day for identical assets or liabilities. The Bank considers markets as active only if there are sufficient trading activities with regards to the volume and liquidity of the identical assets or liabilities and when there are binding and exercisable price quotes available at each reporting period.
-Level 2: Valuation techniques for which the data and variables having a significant impact on the determination of the fair value recognized or disclosed are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Such inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical instruments in inactive markets and observable inputs other than quoted prices, such as interest rates and yield curves, implied volatilities, and credit spreads. In addition, adjustments to level 2 inputs may be required for the condition or location of the asset or the extent to which it relates to items that are comparable to the valued instrument. However, if such adjustments are based on unobservable inputs which are significant to the entire measurement, the Bank will classify the instruments as Level 3.
-Level 3: Valuation techniques for which the data and variables having a significant impact on the determination of the fair value recognized or disclosed are not based on observable market information.

 

The following tables show the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

Description  Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on
a recurring basis as of June 30, 2020
 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss   12,516,760    12,465,130         51,630 
Derivative financial instruments   16,946    23    16,923      
Other financial assets   441,059    386,656         54,403 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   1,219,866    1,219,866           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,610,061    5,992         1,604,069 
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   125,380,162    20,258,126    105,122,036      
Total   141,184,854    34,335,793    105,138,959    1,710,102 
                            
Financial liabilities                           
At fair value through profit or loss                           
Derivatives financial instruments   166            166          
Total   166            166          

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

Description  Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on
a recurring basis as of December 31, 2019
 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss   6,446,433    4,970,936    549,644    925,853 
Derivative financial instruments   57,575    35,889    21,686      
Other financial assets   419,306    393,178         26,128 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,745,052    10,716         1,734,336 
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   53,254,260    42,015,954    11,238,306      
Total   61,922,626    47,426,673    11,809,636    2,686,317 
                     
Financial liabilities                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Derivatives financial instruments   873,228         873,228      
Total   873,228         873,228      

 

Description of valuation process

 

The fair value of instruments categorized as Level 1 was assessed by using quoted prices effective at the end of each period or fiscal year, as applicable, in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, if representative. Currently, for most of the government and private securities, there are two principal markets in which the Bank operates: BYMA and MAE. Additionally, in the case of derivatives, both MAE and Mercado a Término de Rosario SA (ROFEX) are deemed active markets.

 

On the other hand, for certain assets and liabilities that do not have an active market, categorized as Level 2, the Bank used valuation techniques that included the use of market transactions performed under mutual independent terms and conditions, between interested and duly informed parties, provided that they are available, as well as references to the current fair value of another instrument being substantially similar, or otherwise the analysis of cash flows discounted at rates built from market information of similar instruments.

 

In addition, certain assets and liabilities included in this category were valued using price quotes of identical instruments in “less active markets”.

 

Finally, the Bank has categorized as level 3 those assets and liabilities for which there are no identical or similar transactions in the market. To determine the market value of these instruments, valuation techniques based on own assumptions were used. For this approach, the Bank mainly used the cash flow discount model.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Bank has neither changed the techniques nor the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the financial instruments.

 

Below is the reconciliation between the amounts at the beginning and at the end of the period or fiscal year, as applicable, of the financial instruments recognized at fair value categorized as level 3:

 

   As of June 30, 2020 
Description  Debt securities   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value
through profit or
loss
 
Amount at the beginning   925,853    26,128    1,734,336 
Transfers to Level 3               
Transfers from Level 3               
Profit and loss   125,822    4,488    72,599 
Recognition and derecognition   (893,407)   25,916    9,051 
Monetary effects   (106,638)   (2,129)   (211,917)
Amount at end of the period   51,630    54,403    1,604,069 

 

   As of December 31, 2019 
Description  Debt securities   Other financial
assets
   Equity
instruments at
fair value
through profit or
loss
 
Amount at the beginning   2,255,993    159,308    79,345 
Transfers to Level 3               
Transfers from Level 3               
Profit and loss   738,770    15,634    (124,712)
Recognition and derecognition   (1,423,597)   (119,539)   2,651,146(*)
Monetary effects   (645,313)   (29,275)   (871,443)
Amount at end of the fiscal year   925,853    26,128    1,734,336 

 

(*) It is mainly related to the reclassification from non-current assets held for sale of Prisma Medios de Pago SA. See also note 11.

 

Quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements

 

The following table provides quantitative information about the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of substantially all of Level 3 principal assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for which the Bank uses an internal model (with the exception of the Bank’s holding in Prisma Medios de Pago SA for the reasons described in note 11).

 

   Fair value of         Range of inputs
   Level 3
Assets
   Valuation  Significant
unobservable
  06/30/2020
   06/30/2020   Technique  inputs  Range of inputs
               Low       High   Unit
Debt Securities of Financial Trusts   49,172   Income approach (discounted cash flow)  Discount rate in pesos   37.74    71.07   %
Debt Securities of Financial Trusts Provisional   2,458   Income approach (discounted cash flow)  Discount rate in pesos   37.77    72.23   %

  

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

   Fair value of         Range of inputs
   Level 3
Assets
   Valuation  Significant
unobservable
  12/31/2019
   12/31/2019   Technique  inputs  Range of inputs
             Low   High  Unit
Debt Securities of Financial Trusts   218,486   Income approach (discounted cash flow)  Discount rate in pesos   48.07    73.39  %
Debt Securities of Financial Trusts Provisional   707,367   Income approach (discounted cash flow)  Discount rate in pesos   39.27    44.97  %

  

The table below describes the effect of changing the significant unobservable inputs to reasonable possible alternatives. Sensitivity data were calculated using a number of techniques including analyzing price dispersion of different price sources, adjusting model inputs to analyze changes within the fair value methodology.

 

   06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
   Favorable
changes
   Unfavorable
changes
   Favorable
changes
   Unfavorable
changes
 
Debt / Interests in  Securities of Financial Trusts   469    (407)   4,718    (4,172)
Debt Securities of Financial Trusts Provisional   157    (133)   903    (882)

 

Changes in fair value levels

 

The Bank monitors the availability of information in the market to evaluate the classification of financial instruments into the fair value hierarchy, as well as the resulting determination of transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3 at each period end.

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Bank has not recognized any transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

Financial assets and liabilities not recognized at fair value

 

Next follows a description of the main methods and assumptions used to determine the fair values of financial instruments not recognized at their fair value in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements:

 

-Instruments with fair value similar to the carrying amount: financial assets and liabilities that are liquid or have short-term maturities (less than three months) were deemed to have a fair value similar to the carrying amount.

 

-Fixed and variable rate of financial instruments: the fair value of financial assets was recognized discounting future cash flows at current market rates, for each period or fiscal year, as applicable, for financial instruments of similar characteristics. The estimated fair value of fixed-interest rate deposits and liabilities was assessed discounting future cash flows by using estimated interest rates for deposits or placings with similar maturities to those of the Bank’s portfolio.

 

-For public listed assets and liabilities, or those for which the prices are reported by certain renown pricing providers, the fair value was determined based on such prices.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

The following table shows a comparison between the fair value and the carrying amount of financial instruments not measured at fair value as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

   06/30/2020 
   Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair
Value
 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   103,896,693    103,896,693              103,896,693 
Repo transactions   68,744,676    68,744,676              68,744,676 
Other financial assets   10,771,538    10,771,538              10,771,538 
Loans and other financing   227,190,820              211,710,404    211,710,404 
Other debt securities   23,779,593    8,399,214    15,910,675    807,061    25,116,950 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   12,700,609    12,546,098              12,546,098 
    447,083,929    204,358,219    15,910,675    212,517,465    432,786,359 

 

Financial liabilities                       
Deposits   406,015,523    205,472,703         200,554,263   406,026,966
Repo transactions   1,274,773    1,274,773             1,274,773
Other financial liabilities   28,791,998    27,608,184    1,174,283        28,782,467
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial entities   1,069,580    539,104    508,907        1,048,011
Issued corporate bonds   4,848,610         1,582,713    2,532,078   4,114,791
Subordinated corporate bonds   28,652,250         23,269,596        23,269,596
    470,652,734    234,894,764    26,535,499    203,086,341   464,516,604

 

   12/31/2019 
   Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair
Value
 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   114,365,869    114,365,869              114,365,869 
Repo transactions   1,235,800    1,235,800              1,235,800 
Other financial assets   6,582,475    6,582,475              6,582,475 
Loans and other financing   250,925,261    354,102         220,423,961    220,778,063 
Other debt securities   20,079,649    1,775,034    18,900,443    1,385,888    22,061,365 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   12,124,199    10,900,705              10,900,705 
    405,313,253    135,213,985    18,900,443    221,809,849    375,924,277 

 

Financial liabilities                       
Deposits   298,597,596    167,121,223         131,733,732   298,854,955
Repo transactions   1,138,786    1,138,786             1,138,786
Other financial liabilities   25,183,206    23,930,241    1,242,708        25,172,949
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial entities   2,551,085    2,087,137    401,575        2,488,712
Issued corporate bonds   6,276,077         1,567,626    3,020,253   4,587,879
Subordinated corporate bonds   27,616,435         20,832,306        20,832,306
    361,363,185    194,277,387    24,044,215    134,753,985   353,075,587

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

7.INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

 

7.1 Associates entities

 

The Bank holds an investment in the associate Macro Warrants SA. The existence of significant influence is evidenced by the representation the Bank has in the Board of Directors of the associate. In order to measure this investment, the Bank used accounting information of Macro Warrants SA as of March 31, 2020. Additionally, the Bank has considered, when applicable, the material transactions or events occurring between April 1, 2020, and June 30, 2020.

 

The following table presents the summarized financial information on the Bank’s investment in the associate:

 

Summarized statement of financial position  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Total assets   37,758    35,758 
Total liabilities   6,736    8,940 
Shareholders’ equity   31,022    26,818 
Proportional Bank’s interest   5%   5%
Investment carrying amount   1,551    1,341 

 

As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the investment carrying amount in the net income for the periods amounted to 210 and 357, respectively.

 

7.2 Joint ventures

 

The Bank participates in the following joint ventures, implemented through Uniones Transitorias de Empresas (UTE, for its acronym in Spanish):

 

a)Banco Macro SA – Wordline Argentina SA Unión transitoria: on April 7, 1998, the Bank executed an agreement with Siemens Itron Services SA to organize an UTE controlled on a joint basis through a 50% interest, the purpose of which is to facilitate a data processing center for the tax administration, to modernize the systems and tax collection processes of the Province of Salta and manage and recover municipal taxes and fees.

 

The following table presents the summarized financial information on the Bank’s investment in the UTE:

 

Summarized statement of financial position  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Total assets   381,834    432,291 
Total liabilities   86,103    105,156 
Shareholders’ equity   295,731    327,135 
Proportional Bank’s interest   50%   50%
Investment carrying amount   147,866    163,568 

 

As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, the investment carrying amount in the net income for the periods amounted to 30,952 and 75,241, respectively.

 

b)Banco Macro SA – Gestiva SA Unión transitoria: on May 4, 2010 and August 15, 2012, the Bank executed with Gestiva SA the UTE agreement to form “Banco Macro SA – Gestiva SA – Unión Transitoria de Empresas”, under joint control, the purpose of which is to render the integral processing and management services of the tax system of the Province of Misiones, the management thereof and tax collection services. The Bank holds a 5% interest in this UTE.

 

On June 27, 2018, the Bank, the UTE and the tax authorities of the Misiones provincial government entered into an agreement of “termination by mutual agreement” of the adaptation agreement, without implying or modifying the Bank’s rights and obligations as a financial agent of the province for the services provision established in the agreement. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, according to the above-mentioned, the remaining investment amounted to 35 and 1,313, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated) 

 

8.OTHER FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The breakdown of other financial and non-financial assets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is as follows:

 

Other financial assets  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Sundry debtors (see note 11)   5,783,479    5,337,377 
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement   3,523,195    15,270 
Receivables from other spot sales pending settlement   1,384,553    1,035,812 
Private securities   441,059    419,306 
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement   86,607    7,302 
Other   12,591    198,423 
Allowances   (18,887)   (11,709)
    11,212,597    7,001,781 

 

Other non-financial assets  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Investment property (see Exhibit F)   872,639    823,264 
Advanced prepayments   553,354    267,263 
Tax advances   446,476    42,792 
Other   73,428    99,553 
    1,945,897    1,232,872 

 

Disclosures related to allowance for ECL are detailed in note 5 “Loss allowance for credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss”.

 

9.RELATED PARTIES

 

A related party is a person or entity that is related to the Bank:

 

-has control or joint control of the Bank;

 

-has significant influence over the Bank;

 

-is a member of the key management personnel of the Bank or of the parent of the Bank;

 

-members of the same group;

 

-one entity is an associate (or an associate of a member of a group of which the other entity is a member).

 

Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Bank, directly or indirectly. The Bank considers as key management personnel, for the purposes of IAS 24, the members of the Board of Directors and the senior management members of the Risk Management Committee, the Assets and Liabilities Committee and the Senior Credit Committee.

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, amounts related to transactions performed with the related parties are as follows:

  

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated) 

 

   Information as of June 30, 2020 
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SA
   Macro
Fondos
SGFCISA
   Argenpay
SAU
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (2)
   Other related
parties
   Total 
ASSETS                                        
                                         
Cash and deposit in banks   565                                  565 
Derivative instruments                                 7,490    7,490 
Other financial assets        471,452                        99    471,551 
Loans and other financing  (3)                                        
Documents                                 147    147 
Overdraft                            10,307    152,287    162,594 
Credit Cards                            26,556    16,216    42,772 
Lease        2,279                        6,011    8,290 
Personal loans                            6,168         6,168 
Mortgage loans                            60,690         60,690 
Other loans        598,047                   7,048    366,081    971,176 
Guarantee granted                                 964,330    964,330 
                                         
Total Assets   565    1,071,778                   110,769    1,512,661    2,695,773 
                                         
LIABILITIES                                        
                                         
Deposits   9    1,615,990    107,489    9,147    26,579    729,268    12,163,941    14,652,423 
Other financial liabilities                            141    5,510    5,651 
Other non-financial liabilities                                 36,528    36,528 
                                         
Total Liabilities   9    1,615,990    107,489    9,147    26,579    729,409    12,205,979    14,694,602 

 

(1)These transactions are eliminated during the consolidation process.
(2)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.
(3)The maximum financing amount for loans and other financing as of June 30, 2020 for Macro Securities SA, Key management personnel and other related parties amounted to 601,257, 1,031,111 and 4,117,786, respectively.

 

   Information as of December 31, 2019 
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SA
   Macro
Fondos
SGFCISA
   Argenpay
SAU
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (2)
   Other related
parties
   Total 
ASSETS                                        
                                         
Cash and deposit in banks   545                                  545 
Other financial assets        133,822                             133,822 
Loans and other financing (3)                                        
Documents                                 625,255    625,255 
Overdraft                            755,864    1,207,692    1,963,556 
Credit Cards                            44,015    26,768    70,783 
Lease        3,844                        7,781    11,625 
Mortgage loans                            67,005         67,005 
Other loans                                 380,112    380,112 
Guarantee granted                                 649,143    649,143 
                                         
Total Assets   545    137,666                   866,884    2,896,751    3,901,846 
                                         
LIABILIITES                                        
                                         
Deposits   12    1,023,092    95,439    1,354    26,033    14,839,647    1,499,767    17,485,344 
Other financial liabilities                            103    6,357    6,460 
                                         
Total Liabilities   12    1,023,092    95,439    1,354    26,033    14,839,750    1,506,124    17,491,804 

  

(1)These transactions are eliminated during the consolidation process.

(2)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.

(3)The maximum financing amount for loans and other financing as of December 31, 2019 for Macro Securities SA, Key management personnel and other related parties amounted to 5,893, 935,276 and 4,087,975, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated) 

 

Amounts related to transactions generated during the six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 with related parties are as follows:

 

   As of June 30, 2020 
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SA
   Macro
Fondos
SGFCISA
   Argenpay
SAU
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (2)
   Other related
parties
   Total 
INCOME / (LOSS)                                        
                                         
Interest income        1,916                   38,709    326,667    367,292 
Interest expense                       (2,838)   (1,224,138)   (23,181)   (1,250,157)
Commissions income        3,004    119         22    35    12,090    15,270 
Commissions expense                            (100)   (196)   (296)
Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss                                 3,466    3,466 
Other operating income   2              1              11    14 
Allowance for loan losses        (8,988)                            (8,988)
Administrative expense                                 (64,383)   (64,383)
Other operating expense                                 (41,190)   (41,190)
                                         
Income / (loss)   2    (4,068)   119    1    (2,816)   (1,185,494)   213,284    (978,972)

 

(1)These transactions are eliminated during the consolidation process.

(2)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.

 

   As of June 30, 2019 
   Main subsidiaries (1)                 
   Macro Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SA
   Macro
Fondos
SGFCISA
      Argenpay
SAU
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (2)
   Other related
parties
   Total 
INCOME / (LOSS)                                           
                                            
Interest income        3,311                      3,214    120,170    126,695 
Interest expense                          (1,980)   (601,789)   (264,985)   (868,754)
Commissions income        330    107            125    32    3,138    3,732 
Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss                                    5,258    5,258 
Other operating income   2                                9    11 
Administrative expense                                    (17,070)   (17,070)
Other operating expense                                    (49,135)   (49,135)
                                            
Income / (loss)   2    3,641    107            (1,855)   (598,543)   (202,615)   (799,263)

 

(1)These transactions are eliminated during the consolidation process.
(2)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.

 

Transactions generated by the Bank with its related parties to it for transactions arranged within the course of the usual and ordinary course of business were performed in normal market conditions, both as to interest rates and prices and as to the required guarantees.

 

The Bank does not have loans granted to directors and other key management personnel secured with shares.

 

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, totaled 116,807 and 142,112, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of June 30, 2020 and 2019 amounted to 928,346 and 877,817, respectively.

 

Additionally, the composition of the Board of Directors and key management personnel is as follows:

 

   06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Board of Directors   19    24 
Senior managers of the key management personnel   10    10 
    29    34 

 

10.MODIFICATIONS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

As explained in note 38, on August 28, 2019, the Federal Executive Power, through the Emergency Decree No. 596/2019 (DNU, for its acronym in Spanish) set, for certain short-term government securities, an immediate and stepped extension of their maturities, with no effects on the denomination currency, principal and the agreed-upon interest rate. This DNU, established the following schedule related to how these obligations will be canceled: (i) 15% upon maturity according to the original terms and conditions of its issuance, (ii) 90 calendar days after the payments described in (i), 25% of the amount owed will be cancelled, plus accrued interest over the carrying amount (net of the payments made according to section (i)); and (iii) the remaining amount owed will be cancelled 180 calendar days as from the first payment described in (i). For LECAPS with maturity date from January 1, 2020, the remaining amount owed, after the payments described in section (i), will be fully cancelled at 90 calendar days after such payments.

 

As the Bank had in its portfolio under amortized cost business model, government securities which contractual cash flows were modified as explained above, the Bank recalculated, at the modification date, the gross carrying amount of those financial assets as the present value of the modified contractual cash flows discounted at the original effective rate.

 

At the modification date, the gross carrying amount of the modified financial assets amounted to 10,819,609. As a consequence, the new gross carrying amount amounted to 7,563,756 and generated a modification loss for 3,255,853 included in “Other operating expenses”.

 

11.EQUITY INSTRUMENTS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS – PRISMA MEDIOS DE PAGO SA

 

On January 21, 2019, the Bank, together with the other shareholders, accepted a purchase offer made by AI ZENITH (Netherlands) B.V. (a company related to Advent International Corporation) for the acquisition of 1,933,051 common shares of par value Ps.1 each and entitled to one vote, representing 4.6775 % of its share capital, equivalent to 51% of the Bank’s capital stock in such company.

 

On February 1, 2019, the Bank completed the transfer of such shares for a total purchase price of (in thousands) USD 64,542 out of which the Bank received on the date hereof (in thousands) USD 38,311 and the payment of the balance for an amount of (in thousands) USD 26,231 shall be deferred for 5 years as follows: (i) 30% of such amount in Pesos adjusted by Unit of Purchasing Power (UVA, for its acronym in Spanish) at a 15% nominal annual rate; and (ii) 70% in US Dollars at a 10% nominal annual rate. The purchase price is guaranteed by the issuance of notes in favor of the Bank and pledges of the transferred shares.

 

During July 2019, the process to determine the final selling price of the shares of Prisma Medios de Pago SA was completed and the final price was (in thousands) USD 63,456. The difference arising from a final price lower than the estimated price was deducted from the price balance, therefore there was no need for the Bank to return any amounts received. All other payment conditions were not modified and remain in full force and effect under the terms described in this note.

 

Income generated in this sale was recorded in the item “other operating income”. The amounts receivable, in pesos and US dollars, are recorded in the item “Other financial assets”.

 

The remaining holding of the Bank in Prisma Medios de Pago SA (equivalent to 49%), is recorded in “Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss” determined from valuations performed by independent experts, which was adjusted in less, as required by a Memorandum dated April 29, 2019, issued by the BCRA.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

In addition, sellers retained the usufruct (dividends) of the shares sold to be reported by Prisma for the year ended December 31, 2018, which were collected on April 26, 2019, and have the possibility to execute a put for the non-sold shares of this transaction (49%) and the buyer has the obligation to buy them, on an specific term established on the agreement, according to specifics clauses. Besides, the proportion applicable to the buyer of the dividends to be reported for the following fiscal years –with the buyer’s commitment to voting in favor of the distribution of certain minimum percentages– will be used to create a guarantee trust to repay the deferred price amount through the concession by the buyer and Prisma of a usufruct over the economic rights of the shares in favor of such trust.

 

12.PROVISIONS

 

This item includes the amounts estimated to face a liability of probable occurrence, which if occurring, would originate a loss for the Bank.

 

Exhibit J “Changes in Provisions” presents the changes in provisions during the period or fiscal year, as applicable, ended on June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

 

   06/30/2020         
   Within 12
months
   Beyond 12
months
   06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties        718    718    816 
Letters of credits, guarantees and other Commitments (1)   19,095         19,095    19,620 
Commercial claims in progress   760,052    146,872    906,924    953,566 
Labor lawsuits   51,879    136,340    188,219    201,440 
Pension funds - reimbursement   26,686    43,581    70,267    181,580 
Other   390,514    38,564    429,078    316,795 
    1,248,226    366,075    1,614,301    1,673,817 

 

(1)These amounts correspond to the ECL calculated for contingent transactions mentioned in note 4.

 

In the opinion of the Management of the Bank and its legal counsel, there are no other significant effects than those disclosed in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the amounts and settlement terms of which have been recognized based on the current value of such estimates, considering the probable settlement date thereof.

 

13.OTHER FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The breakdown of other financial and non-financial liabilities as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is as follows:

 

Other financial liabilities  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants   12,192,707    15,312,121 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement   3,989,262    15,529 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending settlement   3,532,115    26,274 
Amounts payable for other spot purchases pending settlement   2,543,920    2,901,263 
Payment orders pending settlement foreign exchange   2,375,715    2,327,665 
Collections and other transactions on account and behalf others   1,540,643    1,786,673 
Finance leases liabilities   1,008,358    1,041,593 
Other   1,609,278    1,772,088 
    28,791,998    25,183,206 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

Other non-financial liabilities  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Dividends to be paid (see note 35)   12,788,268      
Salaries and payroll taxes payables   3,941,012    4,167,080 
Withholdings   2,726,103    2,619,556 
Taxes payables   1,626,770    2,152,919 
Miscellaneous payables   754,506    1,088,469 
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement   231,291    377,180 
Fees payables   179,694    556,794 
Other   489,211    532,879 
    22,736,855    11,494,877 

 

14.ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS TO BE RECOVERED AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES TO BE SETTLED

 

The following tables show the analysis of financial assets and liabilities the Bank expects to recover and settle as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

06/30/2020  Without due
date
   Total up to
12 months
   Total over
12 months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   103,896,693           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   2,076    97,332    12,417,352 
Derivative instruments        16,946      
Repo transactions        68,744,676      
Other financial assets   3,043,855    6,936,087    1,232,655 
Loans and other financing (1)   1,531,232    153,388,453    72,271,135 
Other debt securities        134,955,543    14,204,212 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   12,546,098    1,374,377      
Investment in equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,610,061           
Total Assets   122,630,015    365,513,414    100,125,354 
                
Liabilities            
Deposits   199,470,266    206,510,808    34,449 
Derivative instruments        166      
Repo transactions        1,274,773      
Other financial liabilities        28,647,087    144,911 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        964,964    104,616 
Issued corporate bonds        2,470,914    2,377,696 
Subordinated corporate bonds        470,250    28,182,000 
Total Liabilities   199,470,266    240,338,962    30,843,672 

 

12/31/2019  Without due
date
   Total up to
12 months
   Total over
12 months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   114,365,869           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        1,450,618    4,995,815 
Derivative instruments        57,575      
Repo transactions        1,235,800      
Other financial assets   3,160,497    2,479,434    1,361,850 
Loans and other financing (1)   3,319,666    164,694,779    82,910,816 
Other debt securities        72,228,621    1,105,288 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   10,900,705    1,223,494      
Investment in equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,745,052           
Total Assets   133,491,789    243,370,321    90,373,769 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

12/31/2019  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Liabilities               
Deposits   162,149,114    136,389,720    58,762 
Derivative instruments        873,228      
Repo transactions        1,138,786      
Other financial liabilities        24,342,098    841,108 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions        2,339,759    211,326 
Issued corporate bonds        284,119    5,991,958 
Subordinated corporate bonds        401,738    27,214,697 
Total Liabilities   162,149,114    165,769,448    34,317,851 

 

(1)The amounts included in “without due date”, are related to the non-performing portfolio.

 

15.DISCLOSURES BY OPERATING SEGMENT

 

For management purposes the Bank’s Management has determined that it has only one operating segment related to the banking business. In this sense, the Bank supervises the operating segment income (loss) for the period in order to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, which is measured on a consistent basis with the profit or loss in the financial statements.

 

16.INCOME TAX

 

a)Inflation adjustment on income tax

 

Tax Reform Law 27430, amended by Laws 27468 and 27541, established the following, regarding to inflation adjustment on income tax for the fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2018.

 

i)Such adjustment will be applicable in the fiscal year in which the variation of the IPC will be higher than 100% for the thirty-six months before the end of the tax period.

 

ii)Regarding to the first, second and third fiscal year after its effective date, this procedure will be applicable if the variation of the abovementioned index, calculated from the beginning until the end of each of those fiscal years exceeds 55%, 30% and 15% for the first, second and third fiscal year of application, respectively.

 

iii)The positive or negative inflation adjustment, as the case may be, corresponding to the first, second and third fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2018, shall be allocated one third in the fiscal year for which the adjustment is calculated and the remaining two thirds in equal parts in the following two immediate fiscal years.

 

iv)The positive or negative inflation adjustment, corresponding to the first and second fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2019, shall be allocated one sixth to the fiscal year in which the adjustment is determined and the remaining five sixth in the following immediate fiscal years.

 

v)For fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2021, 100% of the adjustment may be deducted in the year in which it will be determined.

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, all the conditions established by the income tax Law to practice the inflation adjustment are met and the current and deferred income tax was recognized, including the effects of the application of the inflation adjustment on income taxes established by Law (see section d) of this note).

 

b)Income tax rate

 

The Law No. 27541 (see note 38) suspends, up to fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2019 included, the income tax rate reduction that had established the Law 27430, setting up for the suspended period a rate of 30%. For fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2022, the income rate will be 25%.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

c)The main items of income tax expense in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are as follows:

 

   06/30/2020    06/30/2019 
   Quarter ended
06/30/2020
    Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
    Quarter ended
06/30/2019
  Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
                  
Current (income) / loss tax expense   (1,230,710)    2,977,474     3,498,673   8,185,180 
Loss for deferred income tax   3,572,606(*)    3,371,053(*)    183,765   1,247,466 
Monetary effects   262,465     411,654     797,281   1,027,219 
Income tax expense recorded in the statement of income   2,604,361     6,760,181     4,479,719   10,459,865 
Income tax loss / (gain) recorded in other comprehensive income   298,888     70,544     40,125   (16,227)
    2,903,249     6,830,725     4,519,844   10,443,638 

 

(*) Includes gain effects for the deferred income tax as explained point a) of this note.

 

d)As decided by the Board of Directors in the meeting dated May 11, 2020, considering certain case-law on the subject assessed by its legal and tax advisors, on May 26, 2020, the Bank filed with the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP, for its acronym in Spanish) its annual income tax return considering the total effect of the inflation adjustment on income tax (see section a) iv) of this note). As a result, the current income tax determined by Banco Macro SA for fiscal year 2019 amounted to 7,002,124 (not restated).

 

In addition, on October 24, 2019 Banco Macro SA filed to AFIP-DGI two requests for the recovery of payments established by the first paragraph of section 81 Law 11,683, in order to obtain the return of the amounts of 4,782,766 and 5,015,451 (not restated), inappropriately paid to the tax authority as income tax for the fiscal years 2013 to 2017 and 2018, respectively, due to the impossibility to apply the update mechanism and the inflation adjustment established by the Income Tax Law (before the amendments include by Laws 27,430 and 27,468, for the fiscal years 2013 to 2017, and as per 2019 and amendments, for the fiscal year 2018), plus the related compensatory interest (files SIGEA Nº 19144-14224/2019 and 19144-14222/2019). As the regulatory authority has not resolved the abovementioned claims, on August 7, 2020 the Bank filed, under the terms of the second paragraph of section 81 Law 11,683, the requests for the recovery of payment to the Federal Civil and Commercial Court of Appeal which are in process at Court Nº 8 and 2, respectively (Files 11285/2020 and 11296/2020).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

17.COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

   06/30/2020   06/30/2019 
Description  Quarter ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time                    
Commissions related to obligations   2,640,658    5,418,094    3,087,727    6,521,644 
Commissions related to credit cards   1,676,293    3,423,843    1,574,163    3,281,660 
Commissions related to insurance   334,810    660,010    341,390    708,690 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   102,361    184,943    135,208    252,862 
Commissions related to securities value   101,158    190,581    135,884    169,719 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   80,668    97,315    50,055    88,084 
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted   187    325    353    3,956 
                     
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period                    
Commissions related to credit cards   71,436    151,799    45,394    135,484 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   6,723    15,901    4,341    7,560 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   307    373    7,434    9,243 
Commissions related to obligations   243    692    836    2,179 
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted             (1)   1 
    5,014,844    10,143,876    5,382,784    11,181,082 

 

18.DIFFERENCE IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

   06/30/2020   06/30/2019 
Description  Quarter ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos   634,618    1,144,208    (194,520)   (945,603)
Income from foreign currency exchange   150,939    202,399    676,640    1,381,718 
    785,557    1,346,607    482,120    436,115 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

19.OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

   06/30/2020   06/30/2019 
Description  Quarter ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Services   564,123    1,268,248    490,917    1,092,944 
Derecognition or substantial modification of financial liabilities   188,988    188,988    680    97,649 
Adjustments and interest from other receivables   140,152    310,335    191,760    377,517 
Other receivables for financial intermediation   31,535    31,535           
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses   30,960    73,525    55,029    83,073 
Initial recognition of loans   17,904    17,904    62,486    105,528 
Sale of property, plant and equipment   417    452           
Sale of non-current assets held for sale (1)             591    3,803,176 
Other   89,734    330,962    399,554    697,217 
    1,063,813    2,221,949    1,201,017    6,257,104 

 

(1)Mainly related to the sale of Prisma Medios de Pago SA, which was classified as non-current assets held for sale when it was sold. See also note 11.

 

20.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

   06/30/2020   06/30/2019 
Description  Quarter ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Remunerations   4,334,969    8,005,096    4,413,436    8,165,184 
Payroll taxes   964,869    1,780,295    2,247,130    3,026,226 
Compensations and bonuses to employees   343,963    728,568    405,055    856,853 
Employee services   90,342    200,392    119,400    249,559 
    5,734,143    10,714,351    7,185,021    12,297,822 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

21.ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

   06/30/2020   06/30/2019 
Description   Quarter ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   458,535    885,693    465,082    921,254 
Armored truck, documentation and events   450,356    814,401    398,154    770,520 
Taxes   363,782    769,215    438,306    873,194 
Electricity and communications   327,126    655,018    344,060    683,840 
Security services   300,005    609,314    323,652    669,350 
Fees to directors and syndics   285,806    605,539    430,194    953,045 
Software   229,110    440,153    232,609    477,344 
Other fees   179,592    373,109    292,439    559,196 
Advertising and publicity   82,444    143,301    133,757    217,395 
Insurance   37,311    64,558    34,093    67,234 
Leases   27,448    51,469    70,042    156,165 
Representation, travel and transportation expenses   21,844    56,969    57,994    112,169 
Stationery and office supplies   18,478    38,914    28,777    56,940 
Hired administrative services   489    1,166    785    1,933 
Other   121,882    213,540    129,918    271,795 
    2,904,208    5,722,359    3,379,862    6,791,374 

 

22.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

   06/30/2020   06/30/2019 
Description  Quarter ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Turnover tax   2,327,808    4,903,903    2,687,161    5,715,261 
For credit cards   948,588    1,826,604    1,000,109    2,033,896 
Charges for other provisions   195,773    512,253    354,261    652,447 
Deposit guarantee fund contributions   143,245    270,779    173,288    342,985 
Taxes   123,041    254,756    1,047,038    1,048,201 
Interest on lease liabilities   44,163    78,635    30,217    57,833 
Donations   22,531    136,494    55,017    111,424 
Insurance claims   16,277    31,769    14,628    32,275 
Loss from sale or impairment of investments in properties and other non-financial assets   12,676    14,070    16,025    132,005 
Cost of onerous contracts   1,909    1,909           
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties             76    76 
Other   264,066    624,336    420,545    851,174 
    4,100,077    8,655,508    5,798,365    10,977,577 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

23.ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES IN THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

The statement of cash flows presents the changes in cash and cash equivalents derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities during the period. For the preparation of the statement of cash flows, the Bank adopted the indirect method for operating activities and the direct method for investment activities and financing activities.

 

The Bank considers as “Cash and cash equivalents” the item Cash and deposits in banks and those financial assets that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

 

For the preparation of the statement of cash flows the Bank considered the following:

 

-Operating activities: the normal revenue-producing activities of the Bank as well as other activities that cannot qualify as investing or financing activities.

 

-Investing activities: the acquisition, sale and disposal by other means of long-term assets and other investments not included in cash and cash equivalents.

 

-Financing activities: activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the shareholders’ equity and liabilities of the Bank and that are not part of the operating or investing activities.

 

The table below presents the reconciliation between the item “Cash and cash equivalents” in the statement of cash flows and the relevant accounting items of the statement of financial position:

 

   06/30/2020   12/31/2019   06/30/2019   12/31/2018 
Cash and deposits in banks   103,896,693    114,365,869    137,657,710    130,648,718 
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss             385,864      
Other debt securities   109,211,203    52,720,031    125,652,594    97,287,818 
Loans and other financing   352,275    340,184    302,994    330,338 
    213,460,171    167,426,084    263,999,162    228,266,874 

 

24.CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital as of June 30, 2020, amounted to 639,413. Since December 31, 2017, the Bank’s capital stock has changed as follows:

 

   Capital stock issued and
paid-in
   Issued
outstanding
   In treasury 
As of December 31, 2017   669,663    669,663      
Own shares acquired (1)        (28,948)   28,948 
As of December 31, 2018   669,663    640,715    28,948 
Own shares acquired (1)        (1,317)   1,317 
Capital stock decrease (2)   (30,265)        (30,265)
Capital stock increase (3)   15    15      
As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019   639,413    639,413      

 

(1)Related to the repurchase of the Bank’s own shares under the programs established by the Bank’s Board of Directors on August 8, 2018, October 17, 2018 and December 20, 2018 with the purpose of reducing share price fluctuations, minimizing possible temporary imbalances between market supply and demand.

 

The Program dated on August 8, 2018, established, that the maximum amount of the investment amounted to 5,000,000 and the maximum numbers of shares to be acquired were equivalent to 5% of the capital stock. At the end of this program the Bank had acquired 21,463,005 common, registered, Class B shares with a face value of Ps. 1 each one entitled with one vote for an amount of 6,464,090 (nominal value:3,113,925).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

The Program dated on October 17, 2018, established the start over of the repurchase of the Bank’s own shares, with the pending use of funds of the abovementioned Program, already expired. At the end of this program, the Bank had acquired 6,774,019 common, registered, Class B shares with a face value of Ps. 1 each one entitled with one vote for an amount of 1,841,068 (nominal value: 995,786).

 

The Program dated on December 20, 2018, established that the maximum amount of the investment amounted to 900,000 and the maximum numbers of shares to be acquired were equivalent to 1% of the capital stock. At the end of this program the Bank had acquired 2,028,251 common, registered, Class B shares with a face value of Ps. 1 each one entitled with one vote for an amount of 521,078 (nominal value: 298,196) of which, as of December 31, 2018 were settled 711,386 common shares for an amount of 171,866 (nominal value: 98,353), and in January 2019 were settled 1,316,865 common shares for an amount of 349,212 (nominal value: 199,843).

 

(2)Related to capital stock decrease approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting of Banco Macro SA held on April 30, 2019 for an amount of 30,265, equivalent to 30,265,275 common, registered, Class B shares with a face value of Ps. 1 each one entitled with one vote, equivalent to all the own shares acquired as mentioned in section (1). On August 14, 2019 the Bank was notified that the capital stock decrease was registered at the Public Registry of Commerce.

 

(3)Related to the capital stock increase through the issuance of 15,662 common, registered, Class B shares with a face value of Ps. 1 each one entitled with one vote, approved by Shareholders’ Meeting mentioned in (2), due to the merger effects between Banco Macro SA and Banco del Tucumán SA (see additionally note 2.4). On October 29, 2019 the Bank was notified that the capital stock increase was registered at the Public Registry of Commerce.

 

25.EARNINGS PER SHARE. DIVIDENDS

 

Basic earnings per share were calculated by dividing net profit attributable to common shareholders of the Bank by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.

 

To determine the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, the Bank used the number of common shares outstanding at the beginning of the period adjusted, if applicable, by the number of common shares bought back or issued during the period multiplied by the number of days that the shares were outstanding in the period. Note 24 provides a breakdown of the changes in the Bank’s capital stock.

 

The calculation of basic earnings per share is disclosed in the table of Earnings per share included in the condensed consolidated interim statement of income.

 

Dividends paid and proposed

 

Cash dividends paid during the fiscal years 2019 and 2018 to the shareholders of the Bank amount to 6,393,978 (not restated) and 3,348,315 (not restated), respectively, which considering the number of shares outstanding to the date of effective payment that represents 10 and 5 pesos per share (not restated), respectively.

 

The Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 30, 2020, resolved to distribute cash dividends for 13,276,896 (nominal value: 12,788,268), which considering the number of shares outstanding at the date of such resolution, represented 20 pesos per share (not restated). As mentioned in note 35, the BCRA will not approve any earning distribution up to December 31, 2020.

 

26.DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE

 

Law No. 24485 and Decree No. 540/1995 created the Deposit Guarantee Insurance System, which was featured as a limited, compulsory and onerous system, aimed at covering the risks of bank deposits, as subsidiary and supplementary to the deposit privilege and protection system established under the Financial Entities Law. The above- mentioned legislation also provided for the incorporation of Sedesa with the exclusive purpose of managing the Deposit Guarantee Fund (DGF). Sedesa was incorporated in August 1995.

 

Banco Macro SA holds an 8.9440% interest in the capital stock of Sedesa according to the percentages disclosed by BCRA Communiqué “B” 11959 on February 27, 2020.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

All deposits in pesos and foreign currency placed in participating entities in the form of checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposits or other forms of deposit that the BCRA may determine from time to time shall be subject to the abovementioned Deposit Guarantee Insurance System up to the amount of 1,500 which must meet the requirements provided for in Presidential Decree 540/1995 and other requirements that the regulatory authority may from time to time determine. On the other hand, the BCRA provided for the exclusion of the guarantee system, among others, of any deposits made by other financial entities, deposits made by persons related to the Bank and securities deposits.

 

27.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

Item  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities          
           
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing 2033 securing the sectorial Credit Program of the Province of San Juan. Production investment financing fund.   186,380    171,420 
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing 2033 securing the regional economies Competitiveness Program – IDB loan No. 3174/OC-AR.    135,818    133,281 
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing 2033 used as security in favor of Sedesa (1).   98,091    109,463 
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing 2033 for minimum statutory guarantee account required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/13, as amended, of the CNV   22,052    24,609 
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing 2033 securing a IDB loan of Province of San Juan No. 2763/OC-AR.   4,315    3,902 
Subtotal debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities   446,656    442,675 
           
Other financial assets          
           
·  Mutual fund shares for minimum statutory guarantee account required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/13, as amended, of the CNV   90,535    76,448 
·  Sundry debtors – Other    4,064    3,918 
·  Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the City of Buenos Aires for differences on turnover tax.    827    939 
Subtotal Other financial assets   95,426    81,305 
           
Financial assets delivered as a guarantee          
           
·  Special guarantee checking accounts opened in the BCRA for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities.    11,282,026    8,449,808 
·  Forward purchase for repo transactions   1,374,377    1,223,494 
·  Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions   926,196    916,259 
·  Other guarantee deposits    337,876    1,534,638 
Subtotal Financial assets delivered as a guarantee   13,920,475    12,124,199 
           
Other non-financial assets          
           
·  Real property related to a call option sold    406,551    364,331 
Subtotal Other non-financial assets   406,551    364,331 
Total   14,869,108    13,012,510 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

(1)As replacement for the preferred shares of former Nuevo Banco Bisel SA to secure to Sedesa the price payment and the fulfillment of all the obligations assumed in the purchase and sale agreement dated May 28, 2007, maturing on August 11, 2021.

 

28.TRUST ACTIVITIES

 

The Bank is related to several types of trusts. The different trust agreements according to the business purpose sought by the Bank are disclosed below:

 

28.1Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

Debt securities include mainly prepayments towards the placement price of provisional trust securities of the financial trusts under public and private offerings (Accicom). The assets managed for these trusts are mainly related to securitizations of consumer loans. Trust securities are placed once the public offering is authorized by the CNV. Upon expiry of the placement period, once all trust securities have been placed on the market, the Bank recovers the disbursements made, plus an agreed-upon compensation. If after making the best efforts, such trust securities cannot be placed, the Bank will retain the definitive trust securities.

 

In addition, the Bank’s portfolio is completed with financial trusts for investment purposes, trust securities of definitive financial trusts in public and private offering (Chubut Regalías Hidrocarburíferas, Secubono, Garbarino, Megabono and Agrocup) and certificates of participation (Saenz Créditos, Ribeiro and Arfintech).

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, debt securities and certificates of participation in financial trusts for investment purposes, total 751,496 and 2,200,281, respectively.

 

According to the latest accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the corpus assets of the trusts exceed the carrying amount in the related proportions.

 

28.2Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank (securitization)

 

The Bank transferred financial assets (loans) to trusts for the purpose of issuing and selling securities for which collection is guaranteed by the cash flow resulting from such assets or group of assets. Through this way the funds that were originally used by the Bank to finance the loans are obtained earlier.

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SA (subsidiary) of this type of trusts amounted to 6,641 and 10,398, respectively.

 

28.3  Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

 

As it is common in the Argentine banking market, the Bank requires, in some cases, that the debtors present certain assets or entitlements to receive assets in a trust as a guarantee for the loans granted. This way, the risk of losses is minimized and access to the security is guaranteed in case of the debtor's non-compliance.

 

Trusts usually act as conduits to collect cash from the debtor’s flow of operations and send it to the Bank for the payment of the debtor’s loans and thus ensure compliance with the obligations assumed by the trustor and guaranteed through the trust.

 

Additionally, other guarantee trusts manage specific assets, mainly real property.

 

Provided there is no non-compliance or delays by debtor in the obligations assumed with the beneficiary, the trustee shall not execute the guarantee and all excess amounts as to the value of the obligations are reimbursed by the trustee to the debtor.

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 1,104,894 and 1,165,868, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

28.4Trusts in which the Bank acts as trustee (management)

 

The Bank, through its subsidiaries, performs management duties of the corpus assets directly according to the agreements, performing only trustee duties and has no other interests in the trust.

 

In no case shall the Trustee be liable with its own assets or for any obligation deriving from the performance as trustee. Such obligations do not imply any type of indebtedness or commitment for the trustee and they will be fulfilled only through trust assets. In addition, the trustee will not encumber the corpus assets or dispose of them beyond the limits established in the related trust agreements. The fees earned by the Bank from its role as trustee are calculated according to the terms and conditions of the agreements.

 

Trusts usually manage funds derived from the activities performed by trustors, for the following main purposes:

 

-Guaranteeing, in favor of the beneficiary the existence of the resources required to finance and/or pay certain obligations, such as the payment of amortization installments regarding work or service certificates, and the payment of invoices and fees stipulated in the related agreements.

 

-Promoting the production development of the private economic sector at a provincial level.

 

-Being a party to public work concession agreements granting road exploitation, management, keeping and maintenance.

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, considering the latest available accounting information as of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 6,698,545 and 7,183,556, respectively.

 

29.COMPLIANCE WITH CNV REGULATIONS

 

29.1 Compliance with CNV standards to act in the different agent categories defined by the CNV:

 

29.1.1 Operations of Banco Macro SA

 

Considering Banco Macro SA’s current operations, and according to the different categories of agents established by CNV rules (as per General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended), the Bank is registered with this agency as agent for the custody of collective investment products of mutual funds (AC PIC FCI, for their acronyms in Spanish) – Depositary company comprehensive clearing and settlement agent and trading agent (ALyC and AN – comprehensive, for their acronyms in Spanish), financial trustee agent (FF, for its acronym in Spanish) and Guarantee Entity (in the process of being registered).

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2020 stated in UVAs amounted to 2,164,917,000 and exceeds minimum amount required by this regulation for the differents categories of agents amounting to 1,420,350 UVAs as of that date, and the minimum statutary guarantee account required of 710,175 UVAs, which the Bank paid-in with government securities as described in note 27 and the cash deposits in BCRA accounts 000285 and 80285 belogning to the Bank.

 

29.1.2 Operations of Macro Securities SA

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary, and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, such Company is registered under the following categories: clearing and settlement agent, trading agent, comprehensive trading agent and mutual investment funds placement and distribution agent (ALyC , AN – comprehensive and ACyD FCI).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such Company as of June 30, 2020 stated in UVAs amounted to 19,184,188 and exceeds the minimum amount required by this regulation, amounting to 470,350 UVAs and the minimum statutary guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of Shareholders’ equity, which the Company paid-in with mutual fund shares.

 

29.1.3 Operations of Macro Fondos Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión SA

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary, and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, such Company is registered as agent for the Administration of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds.

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of this Company as of June 30, 2020 stated in UVAs amounted to 3,950,299 and exceeds the minimum amount required by this regulation, amounting to 150,000 UVAs plus 20,000 UVAs per each additional mutual fund it manages. The minimum statutary guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of Shareholders’ equity, which the Company paid-in with mutual fund shares.

 

29.1.4 Operations of Macro Fiducia SA

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, such Company is registered as financial trustee agent and non-financial trustee agent.

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such Company as of June 30, 2020 stated in UVAs amounted to 1,168,133 and exceeds the minimum amount required by General resolution No. 795 established in 950,000 UVAs. The minimum statutary guarantee account requires a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of Shareholders’ equity, which the Company paid-in with mutual fund shares. The CNV through General resolution No. 825, decided that the 50% of the amounts required as of December 31, 2019, and June 30, 2020, shall be credited and the Shareholders’ equity may not be less than 6,000.

 

29.2 Documents in custody

 

As a general policy, the Bank delivers for custody to third parties the documentary support of its aged accounting and management operations, i.e. those whose date is prior to the last fiscal year-end, except for the Inventory Book, in which aging is deemed to include those with a date prior to the two fiscal years ended. In compliance with CNV General Resolution No. 629 requirements, the Bank has placed (i) the Inventory Books for fiscal years ended through December 31, 2016 included, and (ii) certain documentation supporting the economic transactions for fiscal years ended through December 31, 2018, included, under the custody of the following companies: AdeA Administradora de Archivos SA (warehouse located at Ruta 36, km 31.5, Florencio Varela, Province of Buenos Aires) and ADDOC Administración de Documentos SA (warehouse located at Avenida Circunvalación Agustín Tosco with no number, Colectora Sur, between Puente San Carlos and Puente 60 blocks, Province of Córdoba and Avenida Luis Lagomarsino 1750, formerly Ruta 8 Km 51.200, Pilar, Province of Buenos Aires).

 

29.3 As depositary of mutual funds

 

As of June 30, 2020 Banco Macro SA, in its capacity as depositary company, holds in custody the shares in mutual funds subscribed by third parties and assets from the following mutual funds (see note 33):

 

Fund  Number of
shares
   Equity 
Pionero Pesos   566,513,494    4,430,890 
Pionero Renta Ahorro   58,622,888    991,157 
Pionero FF   25,787,388    358,969 
Pionero Renta   7,917,594    321,874 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

Fund (contd.)  Number of
shares
   Equity 
Pionero Acciones   10,411,857    265,369 
Pionero Empresas FCI Abierto Pymes   226,416,098    1,152,635 
Pionero Pesos Plus   4,494,507,136    21,110,315 
Pionero Renta Ahorro Plus   152,309,073    529,986 
Pionero Renta Mixta I   15,421,463    54,649 
Pionero Renta Estratégico   488,042,773    1,072,500 
Pionero Argentina Bicentenario   326,619,265    616,520 
Pionero Ahorro Dólares   3,487,698    228,091 
Pionero Renta Fija Dólares   3,452,402    177,275 
Argenfunds Renta Pesos   442,603,217    2,289,023 
Argenfunds Renta Argentina   10,079,918    32,556 
Argenfunds Ahorro Pesos   14,139,991    113,932 
Argenfunds Abierto Pymes   1,407,309,625    2,496,781 
Argenfunds Renta Total   9,181,389    181 
Argenfunds Renta Flexible   586,477,263    1,700,217 
Argenfunds Renta Dinámica   103,728,407    356,006 
Argenfunds Renta Mixta   35,820,418    64 
Argenfunds Renta Global   8,983,257    29,324 
Argenfunds Renta Capital   31,319,025    2,254,563 
Argenfunds Renta Balanceada   41,424,153    139,567 
Argenfunds Liquidez   5,237,722,088    7,533,817 
Argenfunds Retorno Absoluto   578,704,351    936,687 
Argenfunds Renta Crecimiento   27,511,253    1,691,551 
Argenfunds Renta Mixta Plus   1,647,434    103,250 
Argenfunds Renta Variable   1,682,254    47 
Argenfunds Renta Fija   109,681,420    1,523,976 

 

30.ACCOUNTING ITEMS THAT IDENTIFY THE COMPLIANCE WITH MINIMUM CASH REQUIREMENTS

 

The items recognized by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for June 2020 are listed below, indicating the amounts as of month-end of the related items:

 

Description  Banco Macro
SA
 
Cash and deposits in banks     
Amounts in BCRA accounts   46,968,115 
      
Other debt securities     
Central Bank Internal Bills computable for the minimum cash requirements   28,575,855 
Government securities computable for the minimum cash requirements   13,179,369 
      
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     
Special guarantee accounts with the BCRA   11,282,026 
Total   100,005,365 

 

31.PENALTIES APPLIED TO THE FINANCIAL ENTITY AND SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS INITIATED BY THE BCRA

 

BCRA Communiqué “A” 5689, as supplemented and amended, requires financial institutions to disclose in their financial statements certain information regarding summaries and penalties received from certain regulatory authorities, regardless of the amounts involved and the final conclusions of each case.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

Next follows a description of the situation of Banco Macro SA as of June 30, 2020:

 

Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA

 

Financial summary proceedings: No. 1496 dated 02/24/2016.

Reason: control observations over subsidiaries.

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA and the Members of the Board of Directors (Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Jorge Pablo Brito, Marcos Brito, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Luis Carlos Cerolini, Carlos Enrique Videla, Alejandro Macfarlane, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Constanza Brito and Emanuel Antonio Alvarez Agis).

Status: pending resolution before the BCRA. On 04/07/2016, we filed the defenses and evidence. On 05/18/2016 we requested on behalf of Mr. Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo the resolution of the motion for lack of standing to be sued. The proceedings were not opened to the production of evidence. As of the date, it is pending resolution.

 

Penalties imposed by the BCRA

 

Financial summary proceedings: No. 1401 dated 08/14/2013.

Reason: alleged failure in financing to the non-financial public sector, for temporary overdrafts through checking accounts of the Municipality of Córdoba and Reconquista. Penalty amount: 2,400.

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA and the members of the Board (Jorge Horacio Brito, Jorge Pablo Brito and Marcos Brito).

Status: on 03/02/2015 the BCRA passed Resolution No. 183/15 imposing fines to the Bank. Therefore and against such resolution, a direct appeal was filed to the Federal Civil and Commercial Court of Appeals (CNACAF, for its acronym in Spanish). Courtroom IV of the CNACAF sustained the appeal filed by the Bank and annulled the decision imposing the fines to the Bank. Consequently, the BCRA filed a federal extraordinary appeal, which was dismissed. Finally, BCRA lodged a motion for reconsideration of dismissal of the extraordinary appeal with the Argentine Supreme Court (CSJN, for its acronym in Spanish) which is still pending resolution.

 

Penalties imposed by the Financial Information Unit (UIF)

 

File: No. 62/2009 dated 01/16/2009.

Reason: observations on the purchase of foreign currency from April 2006 through August 2007. Penalty amount: 718.

Penalty imposed on: Banco Macro SA and those in charge of anti-money laundering regulation compliance (Juan Pablo Brito Devoto and Luis Carlos Cerolini).

Status: the UIF passed Resolution No. 72/2011 on 06/09/2011, imposing fines to those responsible. After successive remedies filed by the Bank, part of the fines were dismissed in relation to statute-barred periods, and the decision became final on 06/25/2019; therefore, the case file will be submitted to the UIF to readjust fines to the open period. As of the date, is pending that UIF readjust the fines related to transactions performed during the period beginning on 3/5/2007 and since 4/17/2007 to 8/22/2007 according to Courtroom III resolution of CNACAF dated 10/31/2016.

 

File: No. 248/2014 (UIF Note Presidency 245/2013 11/26/2013) dated 07/30/2014.

Reason: alleged deficiencies in preparing certain “Reports on suspicious transactions (ROS)” due to cases of infringement detected in certain customer files. Penalty amount: 330.

Penalty imposed on: Banco Macro SA, the members of the Board and those in charge of anti-money laundering regulation compliance (Luis Carlos Cerolini – both as Compliance Officer and Director - and Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Jorge Pablo Brito, Alejandro Macfarlane, Carlos Enrique Videla, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Constanza Brito, Emanuel Antonio Alvarez Agis, Marcos Brito and Rafael Magnanini –as Directors of Banco Macro SA).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

Status: on 12/26/2016 the UIF passed Resolution No. 164/16 imposing fines on those responsible and issuing a favorable decision on the plea of lack of capacity to be sued lodged by Messrs. Carballo and Magnanini. Against such resolution, the Bank and the individual responsibles filed direct appeals, which will be decided at Room III of the CNACAF. Such appeals were dismissed through a final sentence dated 07/18/2019. The term to file the federal extraordinary appeal against such resolution is already running. On 08/15/2019, the Bank filed a federal extraordinary appeal which was dismissed through resolution dated 09/26/2019. Against such resolution, on 10/03/2019 the Bank filed an appeal to Argentine Supreme Court, which is pending resolution from CSJN.

 

Although the above described penalties do not involve material amounts, as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the total amount of monetary penalties received, pending payment due to any appeal lodged by the Bank, amounts to 718 and was recognized according to the BCRA Communiqués “A” 5689 and 5940, as amended and supplemented.

 

Additionally, there are pending summary proceedings before the CNV and the UIF, as described below:

 

File: No. 1480/2011 (CNV Resolution No. 17529) dated 09/26/2014.

Reason: potential non-compliance with the obligation to inform a “Significant Event”.

Persons subject to summary proceedings: Banco Macro SA, the members of the Board, the regular members of the Statutory Audit Committee and the person/s responsible for market relations (Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Jorge Pablo Brito, Luis Carlos Cerolini, Roberto Julio Eilbaum, Alejandro Macfarlane, Carlos Enrique Videla, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Constanza Brito, Daniel Hugo Violatti, Ladislao Szekely, Santiago Marcelo Maidana and Herman Fernando Aner).

Status: on 10/28/2014 the Bank and the persons involved filed their defenses offering evidence and requesting their acquittal. On 08/03/2015 the term to produce evidence was closed and on 08/19/2015 the defendants lodged their memorials. To the date hereof this action is still pending resolution.

 

File: 2577/2014 (CNV Resolution No. 18863) dated 07/20/2017.

Reason: potential non-compliance with de provisions of section 59, Law 19550, and paragraph 1 of Chapter 6 Section 19 of Article IV of Chapter II of CNV Rules (Revised 2013, as amended) in force at the time of the issues under analysis.

Persons subject to summary proceedings: Banco Macro SA, in its capacity as custody agent of collective investment products of mutual funds, regular directors and regular members of the Statutory Audit Committee (Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Jorge Pablo Brito, Marcos Brito, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Luis Carlos Cerolini, Federico Pastrana, Carlos Enrique Videla, Alejandro Macfarlane, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Constanza Brito, Emmanuel Antonio Alvarez Agis, Alejandro Almarza, Carlos Javier Piazza and Vivian Haydee Stenghele).

Status: On May 22, 2019, the CNV (Argentine Securities Commission) issued Resolution No. 80/2019, whereby a warning penalty was imposed on the persons subject to the summary proceedings (except for Delfín J. E. Carballo and Federico Pastrana, as to whom the lack of capacity to be sued was sustained). On 6/7/2019, the Bank, its directors and statutory auditors filed a direct remedy requesting the abrogation of the penalty. The file was submitted to the CNACAF Courtroom II, which issued the resolution for the commencement of proceedings on 19/09/2019. On 12/23/2019, the Court served the direct appeal upon the CNV. On 03/02/2020 the direct appeal served was notified to the CNV. As of the date, that Agency has not answered.

 

File: No. 137/2015 (UIF Resolution No. 136/2017) dated 12/19/2017.

Reason: alleged breach to the contents of the Code of Procedure applicable to Anti-money Laundering and Terrorism Financing as Settlement and Clearing Agent at the time of an inspection of the CNV and to the Internal Audit Process referred to in its capacity as comprehensive settlement and clearing agent (UIF Resolution No. 229/2011, as amended).

Persons subject to summary proceedings: Banco Macro SA, members of the Management Body during the period that is the subject matter of these summary proceedings (Jorge Horacio Brito, Jorge Pablo Brito, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Constanza Brito, Marcos Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Delfín Federico Ezequiel Carballo, Carlos Enrique Videla, Alejandro Macfarlane, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Emmanuel Antonio Alvarez Agis, Nicolás Alejandro Todesca, Carlos Alberto Giovanelli, José Alfredo Sanchez, Martín Estanislao Gorosito, Roberto Julio Eilbaum, Mario Luis Vicens, Nelson Damián Pozzoli, Luis María Blaquier, Ariel Marcelo Sigal, Alejandro Eduardo Fargosi, Juan Martin Monge Varela and Luis Cerolini in his double capacity as Compliance Officer and member of the Management Body).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

Status: on 04/23/2019, UIF passed Resolution No. 41, whereby it imposed fines to responsibles. Against such resolution, the Bank, its Board of Directors and its Statutory audits filed a direct appeal on 06/12/2019, requesting a repeal of the penalty imposed. Such appeal is in process at CNACAF. The file was submitted to Courtroom IV of CNACAF that received the proceedings on 06/21/2019. The direct appeal filed was notified to UIF on 12/3/2019 and this Agent has not answered yet, having 30 business days to answer. On 02/19/2020, the UIF answered the mentioned served and after that the file was passed to the Public Attorney. The file is in the Public Attorney Office since 03/04/2020.

 

File: No. 1208/2014 (UIF Resolution No. 13/2016) dated 1/15/2016.

Reason: alleged failure to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering Law, as amended, and UIF Resolution No. 121/11.

Persons subject to the summary proceedings: Banco Macro SA, Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Jorge Pablo Brito, Luis Carlos Cerolini, Alejandro Macfarlane, Carlos Enrique Videla, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Constanza Brito, Marcos Brito and Emmanuel Antonio Álvarez Agis.

Status: on 05/17/2019 UIF passed resolution No. 13/2016, whereby it filed the summary proceedings related to observations over an overall inspection performed by BCRA. On 06/15/218, the responsibles filed their defenses. On 7/2/2018, the UIF sustained the lack of capacity to be sued of Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, discarding his responsibility in this summary proceeding. The proceedings were opened to the production of evidence and closing of the evidence stage; on September 2018 the defendants lodged their memorial. As of the date, is pending to issue an administrative resolution.

 

File: No. 379/2015 (UIF Resolution No. 96/2019) dated 09/17/2019

Reason: alleged failure to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering Law, as amended, and UIF Resolution No. 121/11.

Persons subject to the summary proceedings: Banco Macro SA, Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Jorge Pablo Brito, Marcos Brito, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Carlos Enrique Videla, Alejandro Macfarlane, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Emanuel Antonio Alvarez Agis, Constanza Brito and Luis Carlos Cerolini.

Status: On 10/02/2019, Banco Macro SA and the individual responsables were passed of the initiation of the proceedings. On 10/31/2019, the Bank and the individuals subject to summary proceedings filed their defense. To date, the plea filed in relation to the statute of limitations has not been resolved yet, and no initial notification has been issued yet. On 01/07/2020, the party hearing the summary proceedings considered the defense filed and deferred the motion to dismiss for lack of capacity to be sued and statute of limitations upon issuing an opinion about the substance of the case.

 

Bank Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the above mentioned judicial proceedings.

 

32.CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

 

The corporate bond liabilities recorded by Banco Macro SA in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements amount to:

 

Corporate Bonds  Original value  Residual face value as
of 06/30/2020
   06/30/2020  12/31/2019 
Subordinated Resettable – Class A   USD   400,000,000   

(a.1)

   

USD 400,000,000

    28,652,250   27,616,435 
                       
Non-subordinated – Class B   Ps.  4,620,570,000    (a.2)    Ps. 2,889,191,000    2,429,644   3,296,605 
                       
Non-subordinated – Class C   Ps.  3,207,500,000    (a.3)    Ps. 2,413,000,000    2,418,966   2,979,472 
                       
Total                33,500,860   33,892,512 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated) 

 

a.1)  On April 26, 2016, the general regular shareholders’ meeting approved the creation of a Global Program for the Issuance of Medium-Term Debt Securities, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 23,576, as amended and further applicable regulations, up to a maximum amount outstanding at any time during the term of the program of USD 1,000,000,000 (one billion US dollars), or an equal amount in other currencies, under which it is possible to issue simple corporate bonds, not convertible into shares in one or more classes. Also, on April 28, 2017, the General and Special Shareholder’ Meeting resolved to extend the maximum amount of the abovementioned Global Program up to USD 1,500,000,000 (one thousand five hundred millions US dollars).

 

On November 4, 2016, under the abovementioned Global Program, Banco Macro SA issued Subordinated Resettable Corporate Bonds, class A, at a fixed rate of 6.750% p.a. until reset date, fully amortizable upon maturity (November 4, 2026) for a face value of USD 400,000,000 (four hundred million US dollars), under the terms and conditions set forth in the pricing supplement dated October 21, 2016. Interest is paid semiannually on May 4 and November 4 of every year and the reset date will be November 4, 2021. Since reset date, these Corporate Bonds will accrue a benchmark reset rate plus 546.3 basis points, according to the abovementioned terms and conditions.

 

In addition, the Bank has the option to fully redeem the issuance as the reset date and under the conditions established in the pricing supplement after that date. The Bank used the funds derived from such issuance to grant loans in accordance with BCRA guidelines.

 

a.2)  On May 8, 2017, under the Global Program mentioned on item a.1), Banco Macro SA issued non-subordinated simple corporate bonds Class B not convertible into shares, at a fixed rate of 17.50%, fully amortizable upon maturity (May 8, 2022) for a face value of pesos 4,620,570,000 equivalent to USD 300,000,000 (three hundred million US dollars), under the terms and conditions set forth in the price supplement dated April 21, 2017. Interest is paid semiannually on November 8 and May 8 of every year, beginning on November 8, 2017.

 

In addition, the Bank may fully redeem the issuance for tax matters, but not partially. The Bank used the funds derived from such issuance to grant loans in accordance with BCRA guidelines.

 

On October 17, 2018 and October 16, 2019 the Board of Directors decided to pay off these corporate bonds for a face value of 1,229,518,000 and 501,861,000, respectively, equivalent to the amount of purchases made as those dates.

 

As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements the Bank made purchases of this issuance for a face value of pesos 511,495,000, with a remaining outstanding face value of 2,377,696,000.

 

a.3)  On April 9, 2018, under the Global Program mention on item a.1), Banco Macro SA issued non-subordinated simple corporate bonds Class C, for a face value of pesos 3,207,500,000, at an annual variable rate equivalent to the sum of (i) Badlar private rate applicable for the related accrued period; plus (ii) applicable margin of 3.5% p.a., fully amortizable upon maturity (April 9, 2021). Interest will be paid quarterly for the periods due on July 9, October 9, January 9 and April 9 of every year, beginning on July 9, 2018.

 

In addition, the Bank may fully redeem the issuance for tax matters, but not partially. The Bank used the funds derived from such issuance to grant loans in accordance with BCRA guidelines.

 

In addition, on October 16, 2019 and January 29, 2020, the Board of Directors decided to pay off these corporate bonds for a face value of 750,500,000 and 44,000,000, respectively.

 

As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the Bank made purchases of this issuance for a face value of pesos 45,000,000, with a remaining outstanding face value of pesos 2,368,000,000.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated) 

 

The Shareholder´s Meeting held on April 27, 2018, resolved to increase the maximum amount of the Global Program for the Issuance of Corporate Bonds for a face value from USD 1,500,000,000 to USD 2,500,000,000 or an equal amount in other currencies, as determinated by the Board of Directors in due time. During the meeting held on April 10, 2019 the Board of Directors decided to use the maximum amount of the Global Program for the Issuance of Corporate Bonds approved on April 27, 2018, i.e., U$S 1,000,000,000 (one billon US dollars) or an equal amount in other currencies or value units, for the issuance of Corporate Bonds under CNV frequent issuers system.

 

33.OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS

 

In addition to note 4, the Bank maintains different off balance sheet transactions, pursuant to the BCRA standards. Below are the amounts of the main off Balance sheet transactions as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

Item  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties   114,349,051    92,468,396 
           
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)   73,361,100    63,090,394 
           
Outstanding checks not yet paid   6,489,036    9,111,348 
           
Checks already deposited and pending clearance   3,301,379    3,427,162 

 

(1)Related to collaterals used to secure loans transactions and other financing, under the applicable rules in force in this matter.

 

34.TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

34.1.Tax claims

 

The AFIP and tax authorities of the relevant jurisdictions have reviewed the tax returns filed by the Bank related to income tax, minimum presumed income tax and other taxes (mainly turnover tax). As a result, there are claims pending at court and/or administrative levels, either subject to discussion or appeal. The most significant claims are summarized below:

 

a)AFIP’s challenges against the income tax returns filed by former Banco Bansud SA (for the fiscal years since June 30, 1995, through June 30, 1999, and of the irregular six-month period ended December 31, 1999) and by former Banco Macro SA (for the fiscal years ended since December 31, 1998, through December 31, 2000).

 

The matter under discussion that has not been resolved as yet and on which the regulatory agency bases its position is the impossibility of deducting credits that have collateral security, an issue that has been addressed by the Federal Administrative Tax Court and CSJN in similar cases, which have issued resolutions that are favorable to the Bank’s position.

 

b)Ex-officio turnover tax assessments in progress and/or adjustments pending resolution by the tax authorities of certain jurisdictions.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the above-mentioned proceedings other than those disclosed in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

  

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated) 

 

34.2.  Other claims

 

In addition, before merging with and into the Bank, Banco Privado de Inversiones SA (BPI) had a pending class action styled “Adecua v. Banco Privado de Inversiones on ordinary proceedings”, File No. 19073/2007, pending with Commercial Court No. 3 in and for the City of Buenos Aires, Clerk’s Office No. 5, whereby it was required to reimburse to its clients the life insurance amounts overcharged to amounts payable, as well as to reduce the amounts charged in this regard in the future; this legal proceeding was concluded upon the abovementioned merger because BPI complied in full with the terms of the court-approved agreement reached with Adecua before answering the complaint. However, in March 2013, when BPI had already been merged with and into the Bank, the trial court resolved to amend the terms of the agreement and ordered the reimbursement of amounts of money to a larger number of clients as compared to the number arising from the terms approved by the court in due time. Such resolution was appealed by the Bank as BPI’s surviving company. The appeal was dismissed by the Court of Appeals, which abrogated both the trial court decision and the court-approved agreement, thus ordering the Bank to answer the complaint. This gave rise to the filing of an extraordinary appeal against such decision, as well as the subsequent filing of a complaint for the extraordinary appeal denied. It is currently pending with the Argentine Supreme Court.

 

Moreover, the Bank is also subject to three class actions initiated by consumers’ associations for the same purpose: a) Adecua v, Banco Macro on ordinary proceedings, File No. 20495/2007, pending with Commercial Court No.7 in and for the City of Buenos Aires, Clerk’s Office No. 13; b) Damnificados Financieros Asociación Civil Para Su Defensa et al v, Banco Macro on summary proceedings, File No. 37729/2007, pending with Commercial Court No. 7 in and for the City of Buenos Aires, Clerk’s Office No. 13; c) Unión de Usuarios y Consumidores v. Nuevo Banco Bisel on ordinary proceedings, File No. 44704/2008, pending with Commercial Court No. 27 in and for the City of Buenos Aires, Clerk’s Office No. 13.

 

There are also other class actions initiated by consumer protection associations in relation to the collection of certain commissions and/or financial charges or practices and certain withholdings made by the Bank to individuals as Buenos Aires City stamp tax withholding agent.

 

Furthermore, there is a case challenging the Bank for charging credit card users until December 2014 a commission for “purchase limit excess” that consisted of a percentage over the purchase limit excess amount. It is styled “User and Consumer Union et. al v. Banco Macro SA on summary proceedings” [Unión de Usuarios y Consumidores y otro c/ Banco Macro SA s/ Sumarísimo], file No. 31958/2010, pending with Commercial Court No. 1 in and for the City of Buenos Aires, Clerk’s Office No 1. On 03/15/2019 a court order was passed against the Bank from a trial court that ordered the reimbursement for all the collected amounts plus VAT and interest. Although this court decision was appealed, the Entity understands that there is a low probability that a favorable ruling shall be obtained from the trial court, as the Entity became aware of that the Court of Appeals approved related actions against other two banks, an agreement was reached and filed for court-approval effects on 11/03/2020. On such agreement, the Bank compromised to reimburse to credit card users for the period from August 2007 to December 2014, the amounts collected over the abovementioned concepts plus VAT over such commissions and interest calculated at the average current rate for Documents transactions in force at the Banco de la Nación Argentina. On August 26, 2020, the agreement was approved by the judge. The term to deduce the appeal against the approval ends on September 3, 2020.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the above-mentioned proceedings other than those disclosed in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

35.RESTRICTION ON DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTION

 

a)According to BCRA regulations, 20% of Banco Macro SA income for the year, without including Other comprehensive income, plus/less prior-year adjustments and less accumulated losses as for the prior year-end, if any, should be allocated to the legal retained earnings.

  

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated) 

 

b)Through BCRA rules related to Earnings distribution of financial entities, the BCRA establishes the general procedure to distribute earnings. According to that procedure, earnings may only be distributed if certain circumstances are met, such as no records of financial assistance from the BCRA due to illiquidity or shortages in payments of minimum capital or minimum cash requirement deficiencies and not being subject to the provisions of sections 34 and 35 bis of the Financial Entities Law (sections dealing with tax payment and restructuring agreements and reorganization of the Bank), among other conditions listed in the abovementioned communiqué that must be met. In addition, as established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6768, the earnings distribution approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting of the Bank could only be formalized once the Superintendence of Financial and Foreign Exchange Institutions assesses the potential effects of the application of IFRS according to Communiqué “A” 6430 (section 5.5 IFRS 9 “Impairment”) and the restatement of financial statements according to Communiqué “A” 6651 in accordance with accounting standards established by Communiqué “A” 6847 and the guidelines to apply the restatement procedures established by Communiqué “A” 6849.

 

In addition, profits may only be distributed to the extent that the financial institution has positive results, after deducting, on a non-accounting basis, from retained earnings and the optional reserves for the future distribution of profits, (i) the amounts of the legal and other earnings reserves which are mandatory, (ii) all debit amounts of each one of the accounting items recognized in “Other Comprehensive Income”, (iii) income from of the revaluation of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and investment property, (iv) the positive net difference between the amortized cost and the fair value of government debt instruments and/or monetary regulation instruments issued by the BCRA for those instruments recognized at amortized cost, (v) the adjustments identified by the Superintendency of Financial and Exchange Entities of the BCRA or by the independent external auditor and that have not been recognized in the accounting records, (vi) certain franchises granted by the BCRA. Additionally, no profit distributions shall be made out of the profit originated as a result of the first-time application of the IFRS, which was created a special reserve, and its balance as of June 30, 2020 was 6,073,502 (nominal value: 3,475,669).

 

The maximum amount to be distributed shall not be over the minimum capital excess recalculating, exclusively for these purposes, the position in order to consider the above-mentioned adjustments, among other issues.

 

The Bank must verify that, after completion of the proposed profit distribution, a capital maintenance margin equal to 3.5% of risk-weighted assets is kept, apart from the minimum capital required by law, to be integrated by Tier 1(Con1) ordinary capital, net of deductible items (CDCOn1).

 

In addition, through Communiqué “A” 7035, the BCRA established the suspension of earning distribution of financial entities up to December 31, 2020.

 

c)Pursuant to CNV General Resolution No. 593, the Shareholders’ Meeting in charge of analyzing the annual financial statements will be required to decide on the application of the Bank’s retained earnings, such as the actual distribution of dividends, the capitalization thereof through the delivery of bonus shares, the creation of earnings reserves additional to the Legal earnings retained or a combination of any of these applications.

 

In compliance with the abovementioned the General regular Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 30, 2020, approved cash dividends distribution for 13,276,896 (nominal value: 12,788,268), that represents 20 pesos per action at the General regular Shareholders date, and delegated into the Board of Directors to establish the effective date that the cash dividends will be available to the shareholders, according to their holdings. The abovementioned cash dividends distribution is pending resolution for the BCRA, considering, in addition, what was established by Communiqué “A” 7035 abovementioned.

  

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated) 

 

36.CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TRANSPARENCY POLICY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

 

As financial institution, Banco Macro SA is governed by the Financial Entities Law No. 21,526, as supplemented, and the regulations issued by the BCRA and, is exposed to intrinsic risks related to the financial industry. Moreover, the Bank adheres to the good banking practices laid out in BCRA Communiqué “A” 5201 (Financial Entities Corporate Governance Guidelines). Detailed explanations about the main aspects related to capital management and corporate governance transparency policy related to the Bank, are disclosed in note 41 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2019, already issued.

 

Additionally, the table below shows the minimum capital requirements measured on a consolidated basis, effective for the month of June 2020, together with the integration thereof (computable equity) as of the end of such month:

 

Description  06/30/2020 
Minimum capital requirements   34,660,449 
      
Computable equity   136,463,639 
      
Capital surplus   101,803,190 

 

Finally, in relation to risk management, note 41 to consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2019, already issued, exposes relevant information of this regards. However, an update over credit risk is disclosed as follows, due to the beginning of the application of section 5.5 of IFRS 9 which is mentioned in note 3, with the temporary exclusion of public sector exposures.

 

Credit risk

 

An update over credit risk is disclosed as follows, taking into account the beginning effects of application of section 5.5 if IFRS 9, mentioned in note 3.

 

The credit risk is the existing risk regarding the possibility of the Bank to suffer a loss because one or several customers or counterparties fail to meet their obligations.

 

Losses for credit risk are generated by the default of the debtor or counterparty of their obligations and its extend is mainly related with two factors:

 

·The exposure amount at default; and

 

·The recoveries collected from the payments made by the debtor or from the foreclose on the collateral, reducing severally the loses.

 

The Bank’s Credit Risk Management is in charge of managing the credit risk which consist of identification, evaluation, monitoring, control and mitigation of this risk overall credit stages.

 

The Credit Risk Management area is in charge of the design and development of the Expected Credit Loss Models. Such area, which reports to Credit Risk Management, also is in charge of the design and calculation of the Rating and Scoring Models to quantify the credit risk as well as models that permit to calculate the probability of default (PD), exposure at default (EAD) and loss given default (LGD), and the models to calculate the forward looking impact.

 

The Administration and Credit Operation Management, through the credit review area, analyze the entire portfolio under individual assessment and classify customers in different credit risk stages. Together with Corporate Risk and Credit Recovery managements (which contribute with their view under risk assessment and recovery management), calculating the ECL for Corporate customers in stage 3.

 

Definitions and the measurement of ECL are regularly presented to the Risk Management Committee which approves the methodologies, adjustments and validation of the models.

  

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated) 

 

36.1 Credit risk impairment assessment

 

This note must be read together with note 3 section “New accounting standards over impairment of financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss”.

 

36.1.1 Definition of significant increase in credit risk, impaired and default

 

The Bank recognizes the impairment of its financial assets according to point 5.5 of IFRS 9 guidelines. To this end, the Bank calculates the ECL for financial instruments over a “three stages” risk model based on the evidence of credit quality changes since the initial recognition, as summarized as follows:

 

·      Stage 1: includes financial instruments which credit risks have not increased significantly since initial recognition.

 

·      Stage 2: includes financial instruments which have shown a significant increase in credit risk, not yet considered credit-impaired, and

 

·      Stage 3: includes financial instruments considered impaired.

 

The Bank measures the ECL according to the following definitions:

 

·      For financial instruments include in Stage 1, the Bank measures the ECL as the portion of the LTECL that result from possible default events within the next 12 months.

 

·      For financial instruments include in Stage 2 and Stage 3, the Bank measures the ECL during the LTECL.

  

·      In the calculation of ECL, according to IFRS 9, forward looking information is considered.

 

The following chart resumes impairment requirements under IFRS 9:

 

-Stage 1: initial recognition

 

·    12mECL

 

-Stage 2: significant increase in credit risk

 

·    Arrears > 30 days

 

·     PDs comparison

 

§        LTECL

 

-Stage 3: default

 

·    Arrears > 90 days

 

§         Recoverable value

 

Staging by PD comparison

 

The significant increase of credit risk is assessed by comparing PD as from the date of origin and the PD as from the reporting date adjusted by the forward looking view. The Bank considers that there is a significant increase in credit risk when there are more than one level of variation in the customers’ risk category at the reporting date, except for clients considered of low risk (reduce PD) where the variation required is more than two risk categories to recognize a significant increase.

 

Moreover, through periodic reviews, the Bank monitors the effectiveness of the criteria used in identifying the significant increase in credit risk.

 

Customers segmentation

 

The criterion to assess if a financial instrument is impaired will depend on the analysis to which such customer is exposed. Losses are estimated either on a collective or an individual basis. 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated) 

 

36.1.1.1 Customers evaluated on a collective basis

 

To estimate expected credit losses comprehensively, disclosures are grouped on the basis of customer segments showing similar risk characteristics relevant for analyzing their repayment capacity or future recovery flows.

 

The identified segments are grouped under two broad categories:

 

i)Low risk: characterized by the on-the-job stability of the customers making up such segment and the contractual security in connection with the recovery of credits.

 

Public salary plan: employees of federal, provincial or municipal agencies whose salaries are deposited into Banco Macro accounts. High job stability. The Bank contractually ensures the collection of the financial commitments due and payable upon the crediting of salaries.

 

Private salary plan: employees of private companies with which the Bank has salary crediting agreements in place. The Bank contractually ensures the collection of the financial commitments due and payable upon the crediting of salaries.

 

Retirees: beneficiaries of federal, provincial or municipal pensions which are credited into Banco Macro accounts. The fact that they are subject to a lifetime benefit ensures that their revenues are highly stable. In this segment, the Bank ensures that credits are recovered through a third party (ANSES [Argentine social security administration] or the related pension fund), which transfers them directly to the accounts held by each retiree with the Bank.

 

ii)Nonlow risk: each of the segments is characterized by having a large number of cases and atomized debt. The origination and risk management thereof involve the use of mass credit rating tools based on statistical models.

 

Open market: individuals involved in various types of activities (payroll employees, self-employed workers or small taxpayers) who request financing for consumption or homes. This is a segment where the changes in the economic cycle have a greater impact on its financial capacity.

 

Small and Medium size companies (SMEs) with portfolios similar to consumer portfolios according to the definition by the BCRA: customers engaged in commercial, industrial and/or service activities requesting financial aid involving relatively low amounts, mainly for commercial purposes and possibly for consumer in the case of natural persons.

 

Agricultural companies with portfolios similar to consumer portfolios under the BCRA’s definition: customers engaged in activities related to agricultural production or companies providing services aimed at that sector who mainly request limited financial aid to perform their commercial activities or possibly for consumption, in the case of natural persons. Their financial requirements and business cycles are inherent to the productive approach taken.

 

Microenterprises: customers engaged in commercial activities who request financial aid for working capital or capital goods in low amounts, and also for consumption in the case of natural persons. The segment also includes low-revenue customers requiring low financial aid amounts.

 

Under collective basis assessment, the Bank has determined the following criterions to define the inclusions in different impairment stages:

  

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated) 

 

For low risk customer:

 

·        Stage 1:

 

ono arrears or less than 5 days,

 

oarrears more than 4 days without significant increase risk for PD comparison.

 

·        Stage 2:

 

oarrears more than 30 days,

 

oarrears more than 4 days with significant increase of risk for PD comparison.

  

·        Stage 3:

 

oarrears more than 90 days in some financial instruments.

 

For no low risk customer:

 

·        Stage 1:

 

ono arrears or less than 31 days,

 

ono significant increase risk for PD comparison.

 

·        Stage 2:

 

oarrears more than 30 days in some financial instrument,

 

oarrears less than 31 days with significant increase of risk for PD comparison.

 

·        Stage 3:

 

oArrears more than 90 days in some financial instruments.

 

36.1.1.2 Customers evaluated on an individual basis

 

The aim of the individual basis assessment is the estimation of ECL for customers with significate risk or customers which require a specific treatment, or do not have homogeneous characteristics with other portfolio segments for which statistic information is insufficient to predict future behavior.

 

This assessment includes the following customers and financial assets:

 

·       Corporate companies.

·       Large and medium size companies.

·       SMEs and Agricultural of commercial segment according to BCRA definition.

·       Financial institutions.

·       Public sector.

·       Government and private securities.

 

On a monthly basis the credit review sector assesses the whole portfolio under individual basis methodology, focus on customers who were, in the previous month, in Stage 2 and Stage 3 and those who being in Stage 1, a significant risk increase is observable. To make such assessment, some objective data were defined to analyze whether there is an increase in credit risk to determine whether it should be reclassified to Stage 2 due to the existence of a significant increase in risk; be reclassified to Stage 3 when a default is produced or projected, or remain in Stage 1. These events mainly comprise:

 

-Significant arrears in the main credit lines granted.

- Legal actions by the Bank to collect the assistance granted.

- Request for reorganization proceeding or bankruptcy.

- Forbone loans with principal still outstanding.

  

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated) 

 

The “staging” proposal is complete with the expert opinion from Corporate risk and Credit recovery areas.

 

This assessment is used as an input for the Management Credit Risk Management to estimate the allowances for customers in Stage 1 or Stage 2.

 

Therefore, allowances related to customers in Stage 3 are calculated by the Credit review area, based on the Bank’s judging criteria, estimating, on a monthly basis, the expected cash flows to be received for each transaction discounting to their effective interest rate. The allowance is determined as the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the expected cash flows to be received. For this task, the Credit review area requires to the Recovery Management to estimate the cash flows to be collected and when it will occur, taking into account the level of advance in the collection negotiation as well as cash flows from an eventual sale of the collateral received or other credit enhancement that are an integral part of the contractual terms.

 

36.1.2     The Bank’s internal rating and Probability of default (PD) estimation process

 

The PD represents the probability that a debtor fail with its financial obligation, either during the next 12 month (Stage 1) or during the remaining life time of the financial asset (Stage 2 and 3).

 

PD determination is performed by customer, aligning with the Bank’s credit management model.

 

For the individual basis assessment, the rating model developed by the entity, in order to identify the risks and concentrations associated with the PDs in accordance with the Bank’s commercial strategy, is based on a Behavior Module considering the behavior scores of the commercial portfolio segments and contemplates variables of internal behavior and variables from external suppliers.

 

To classify the collective assessment per risk levels, the Bank developed a 12 month PD since dual-matrix methodology that combine Market Scores of internal behavior with Boreau generic Scores, getting a higher discrimination level when considering the internal behavior and the financial entities. PDs for the lifetime have also been developed, to each assets grouping defined as homogeneous risk, to calculate the financial asset amount classified in Stage 2.

 

The proposals for implementing the PD models are submitted to the Risk Management Committee for approval. The methodologies, variables, development population, observation windows and results that support the preparation of the models are documented in special reports, are tested and adjusted, at least, once a year.

 

36.1.3Exposure at default (EAD)

 

EAD is based on the amounts that the Bank expects to be owed at default during the next 12 month (Stage 1) or during the instruments remaining lifetime (Stages 2 and 3).

 

The EAD model uses the same information sources than PD model. Segmentation is also used in the PD structure.

 

The Bank developed a calculation method for the products that have a defined flow schedule, and another method for the products that provide the customers with a credit line (revolving products). For revolving products, the Bank calculated a credit risk factor that contemplates the use that this credit line could represent in case of default. Upon building the credit risk factors, the aging of the product and level of use was considered, among other characteristics.

 

36.1.4Loss given default (LGD)

 

LGD is an estimate of the loss arising in the case where a default occurs at a given time. It is based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due and those that the lender would expect to receive (i.e., all cash shortfalls), including from the realization of any collateral.


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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,

unless otherwise expressly stated) 

 

It is the complement to the unit of the recovery rate; that is, the proportion not collected by the Bank with respect to the EAD. Consequently, the default amount is compared with the current value of the amounts recovered after the date of default.

 

LGD varies according to counterparty, aging, and type of claim and if there is a collateral to protect the credits.

 

To the LGD calculation the Bank differentiates by product. The estimates are based on the historical information observed in the Bank, for recoveries over default transactions discounting at effective interest rate of such agreements at the default time.

 

Once the recovery rates are obtained, this behavior is projected through a triangular method to estimate the periods with less aging. Finally, the weighted average of the loss for each portfolio is determined.

 

Like PD, LGD is adjusted by macroeconomic models applying a forward looking view.

 

36.2  Forward looking information used in ECL models

 

The calculation of impairment for ECL includes and is adjusted by a forward looking view with respect to the portfolio behavior. To that end, the Bank performs researches related to macroeconomics variables which have an impact in both, the PD and LGD and has built models that capture such impact for the commercial portfolio, comparable portfolio and consumer portfolio.

 

The key economic variables used in each of the economic scenarios for the ECL calculation, are as follows:

 

§    GDP variation

 

§    Interest rate (BADLAR published by the BCRA)

 

§    CPI

 

As stated in IFRS 9, the impact is calculated considering various scenarios with different variables. To such end, a 36-month estimate on the variables underlying the models is requested from a well-known economic consulting firm. This estimate is prepared for three alternative macroeconomic scenarios, to which a likelihood of occurrence is assigned.

 

Finally, the Bank calculates the expected credit losses by applying the alternative scenarios which are updated on a quarterly basis based on the financial statements filed each calendar quarter.

 

Adjustment for expected losses due to COVID-19

 

The pandemic and its direct consequence, the social and preventive lockdown declared by the Argentine government as from March 20, have a high impact on the Argentine economy and, therefore, on the behavior of financial debtors. Despite the fact that the measures established by the government to counterbalance such effects, it is evident that there was a fall in production and consumption, which in turn affected employment and the economic agents’ financial flows, among other factors. In addition, the extension of the restrictions imposed by the pandemic is still uncertain, so the magnitude of these effects cannot be fully estimated.

 

The Argentine government, the BCRA and other tax and regulatory agencies adopted a series of measures to reduce the impact of the economic stagnation arising from the lockdown. Some of the main ones include: extending tax and social security due dates, offering financial aid to the most vulnerable sectors, deferring payment of all bank debtor’s obligations —whether companies or individuals—, promoting the financing of salary payments (guarantees, negative rates, minimum cash exceptions), mandatory refinancing of past due payables, a more flexible treatment for recognizing the impairment of the banking customer portfolio, and banning dismissals and suspensions, among others. All of them contribute to having a 2020 second quarter with minimum impact on bank portfolio delinquency. However, it is expected that the financial statements for second quarter will incorporate more fully the results of the impairment in the debtors’ financial capacity.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

As the Bank is not oblivious to the circumstances described, an increase in uncollectibility charges and an impairment of its assets subject to an uncertain credit risk are to be expected.

 

Since statistical models do not appropriately reflect the effects arising from the pandemic on expected credit losses, the Bank decided to make a special adjustment prospectively based on an estimate of the impairment of certain financial assets showing greater vulnerability levels or signs of difficulties related to the payment of obligations.

 

As to commercial loans, as of June 30, 2020, the Bank estimated an additional credit risk impairment loss for 324,168 in connection with beneficiaries of credit facilities at reduced rates aimed at paying salaries during the social lockdown and who are part of the economy sectors which are expected to experience the pandemic’s most significant adverse effects, both in terms of a drop in revenues and the subsequent recovery term. The same criterion was used in connection with the companies which are part of the sectors that chose to reschedule the due dates of their payables using the general and extraordinary flexible conditions established by the BCRA for paying financial obligations. The estimated charge stood at 30,877.

 

As regards loans granted to individuals, the adjustment affected the financing to employees on payroll private company, self-employed workers and microentrepreneurs. These sectors are considered to be the most affected by dismissals, suspensions and loss in salary purchasing power, fall in sales and a reduction in activity levels resulting from compulsory lockdown. In these segments, an impairment in customer risk was estimated in the cases in which they opted to defer the settlement of their payables to the Bank (amounts owed in connection with credit cards and personal loans) by making use of the mandatory extensions and payment facilities provided by the BCRA in connection with outstanding financial payables during the pandemic.

 

The adjustment made in connection with consumer loans stood at 902,032 as of June 30, 2020.

 

The adjustment made in connection with both the portfolios subject to individual and collective analyses is equivalent to the expected credit losses which should have been recognized had there been a fall in the risk level of the selected customers as of March 31, 2020.

 

Finally, the Bank adjusted the expected credit losses prospectively by incorporating the impact of the new macroeconomic scenarios in the variables affecting credit risk, as stated at the beginning of this section 36.2.

 

37.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

The table below shows the amounts corresponding to the detail of Government and private debt securities as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

Description  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss          
Government securities   12,444,381    5,463,636 
Private securities   69,244    982,797 
Government securities – Foreign   3,135      
Total debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   12,516,760    6,446,433 
           
Other debt securities          
At fair value through OCI          
Central Bank internal bills   105,409,330    52,175,839 
Government securities   16,168,959    534,229 
Government securities – Foreign   3,801,873    544,192 
Total at fair value through OCI   125,380,162    53,254,260 
           
At amortized cost          
Government securities (see notes 10 and 38)   21,987,589    16,997,245 
Private securities   1,792,004    3,082,404 
Total at amortized cost   23,779,593    20,079,649 
Total other debt securities   149,159,755    73,333,909 
Equity instruments          
At fair value through profit or loss   1,610,061    1,745,052 
Total equity instruments   1,610,061    1,745,052 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

38.CHANGES IN THE ARGENTINE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF THE FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL MARKETS

 

The international and local macroeconomic context generates certain degree of uncertainty regarding its future progress as a result of the financial assets and foreign exchange market volatility, certain political events and the level of economic growth, among other issues, and additionally, for the effects mentioned in note 39.

 

Specifically, in Argentina, as a step prior to general presidential elections, the open primary elections (PASO, for its acronym in Spanish) were held on August 11, 2019. The results were adverse to the party running the Argentine government, which was confirmed with the results of the general presidential elections held on October 27, 2019, giving rise to a change in federal authorities on December 10, 2019. The market values of Argentine government and private financial instruments plummeted the day after the PASO, so the country risk and the value of the US dollar also skyrocketed. These situations remain as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Among other measures introduced by the PEN after the PASO, DNU No. 596/2019 was issued on August 28, 2019, whereby it established, with certain exceptions, a first reprofiling in the maturities of short-term Government securities (Letes, Lecaps, Lelinks and Lecer) Then, the new PEN issued Presidential Decree No. 49/2019 on December 19, 2019, to extend through August 31, 2020, the amortization of treasury bills (Letes) in US dollars.

 

On December 23, 2019, “Social Solidarity and Productive Reactivation” Law No. 27541 was published in the Official Bulletin, which established several changes and empowered the PEN to complete the formalities and acts needed to recover and secure the sustainability of the government debt as already mentioned, among other issues.

 

On January 20, 2020, the PEN voluntarily swapped Lecaps for about 60% of the stock for the new Lebads, and after that, on February 11, 2020, through Presidential Decree No. 141/2020 it was decided, with certain exceptions, to delay up to September 30, 2020, the charge for the principal amortization of Federal Government bonds of dual currency (AF20, as its acronym in Spanish).

 

On February 12, 2020, Law No. 27544 "Restoration of the sustainability of government debt issued under foreign law” was published in the Official Bulletin which, among other issues, empowers the PEN to perform transactions to manage liabilities or swaps or restructuring of interest expiry and principal amortization of government securities issued under foreign law.

 

On April 6, 2020, the payment of all public debt issued under Argentine legislation was deferred through Decree No. 346/2020 until December 31, 2020. Subsequently, several swaps and restructuring of other debt instruments under Argentine legislation were made.

 

Finally, on August 4, 2020, the Argentine Ministry of Economy issued a resolution stating that Argentina and creditor group representatives had reached an agreement which will allow supporting Argentina’s debt restructuring proposal under foreign legislation. The proposal mainly includes a reduction in interest and the establishment of a grace period before payments are resumed. In addition, on August 8, 2020, Law No. 27,556 establishing a voluntary swap of government securities stated in US dollars and issued under Argentine laws for an initial 90-day term was published.

 

Related to tax regulation, through the abovementioned Law No. 27541, among other provisions, redressing systems were added, amendments to employer contributions were made and a “tax for an inclusive and supportive Argentina” (PAIS tax, for its acronym in Spanish) was created for five fiscal years at a 30% rate on the acquisition of foreign currency for hoarding purposes, to purchase assets and services in foreign currency and international passenger transportation, among others. Finally, note 16 a) and b) explains the amendments introduced pursuant to Income Tax Law.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

Between August 2019 and the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the BCRA issued several regulations that, along with Presidential Decree No. 609/2019 of September 1, 2019, introduced certain restrictions with different scopes and specifications for natural and artificial persons, including the acquisition of foreign currency for hoarding purposes, transfers abroad and foreign exchange transactions, among other issues, effective as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements according to BCRA Communiqué “A” 6844, as supplemented and amended. In addition, in the last few months the gap between the official price of the US dollar -used mainly for foreign trade- and the alternative values that arise through the stock market operation and also with respect to the unofficial value, has begun to widen around 80% as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Therefore, the Bank’s Management permanently monitors any changes in the abovementioned situations in international and local markets, to determine the possible actions to adopt and to identify the possible impact on its financial situation that may need to be reflected in the future consolidated financial statements.

 

39.EFFECTS OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OUTBREAK

 

In early March 2020, the World Health Organization recognized Coronavirus (Covid-19) as a pandemic. This emergency situation over public health was worldwide expanded and several countries have taken different measures to contain the effects. This situation and the measures adopted have materially affected the international economy activity with different impacts on several countries and business lines.

 

Particularly in the Argentine Republic, on March 19, 2020, through Decree No. 297/2020, the Government established the "social, preventive and compulsory isolation" which, after several extends and amendments, is still effective as of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Along with health protection rules, tax and financial measures were taken to mitigate the impact on the economy associated with the pandemic, including public direct financial assistance measures for part of the population, the establishment of financial and fiscal facilities for both individuals and companies. As regards measures related to the financial institutions, the BCRA established maturities extensions, froze the mortgage loan installments and encouraged banks to lend to companies at reduced rates. In addition, as explained in note 35, the distribution of dividends of the finance institutions was suspended until December 31, 2020.

 

In addition, in the mandatory quarantine context, the BCRA ruled that financial institutions would not be able to open their branches for public service during that period and should continue to provide services to users remotely. They could also trade with each other and their clients in the exchange market remotely. During quarantine, remote trading of stock exchanges and capital markets authorized by the CNV, by the custodians and capital market agents registered with the CNV was admitted.

 

In view of the extension of mandatory quarantine, the BCRA then decided that financial institutions would open their branches from Friday, April 3, 2020 for public attention through previous appointments obtained by the Bank's website.

 

The Bank is developing its activities under the conditions detailed above, giving priority to the compliance of social isolation measures by its employees, with the primary objective of taking care of the public health and well-being of all its stakeholders (employees, suppliers, customers, among others). To this end, it has put in place contingency procedures and has enabled its staff to carry out their tasks remotely. From a commercial point of view, it has emphasized maintaining a close relationship with its customers, trying to respond to their needs at this difficult time, sustaining all virtual channels of care to ensure operability and a good response to requirements, monitoring compliance with their business obligations and monitoring the active portfolio in order to detect possible delays in collection and set new conditions for them.

 

Considering the size of the abovementioned situation, the Bank's Management estimates that this situation could have an impact on its operations and the financial situation and the profit or loss of the Bank, which are under analysis, and will ultimately depend on the extent and duration of the health emergency and the success of the measures taken and taken in the future.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of June 30, 2020,
unless otherwise expressly stated)

 

40.EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

No other events occurred between the end of the period and the issuance of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements that may materially affect the financial position or the profit and loss for the period, not disclosed in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

41.ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA, as mentioned in note 3. These accounting standards may not conform with accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson 

 

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EXHIBIT B

 

CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
COMMERCIAL        
In normal situation   79,035,476    116,405,338 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   2,354,527    3,816,473 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   8,459,436    12,476,198 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   68,221,513    100,112,667 
Subject to special monitoring   1,427,133    292,415 
In observation          
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   945,221      
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   225,003    584 
In negotiation or with financing agreements          
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   113,942    110,031 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   142,967    181,800 
Troubled   198,739    80,444 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   44,459      
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   151,738    11,927 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   2,542    68,517 
With high risk of insolvency   1,006,809    1,492,150 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   10,371    9,850 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   307,253    350,787 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   689,185    1,131,513 
Irrecoverable   56,510    6,436 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral        473 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   56,510    5,963 
Subtotal Commercial   81,724,667    118,276,783 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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            EXHIBIT B
            (Continued)
               
  CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
  BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
  AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019
  (Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
  (Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   06/30/2020   31/12/2019 
CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE          
           
Performing   154,516,918    139,045,515 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   5,951,798    2,718,561 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   22,519,502    16,219,684 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   126,045,618    120,107,270 
Low risk   389,127    1,877,467 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   3,717    18,949 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   42,379    206,555 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   343,031    1,651,963 
Low risk - in especial treatment   9,996      
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   346      
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   9,650      
Medium risk   853,660    1,587,536 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   4,185    15,144 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   63,373    147,663 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   786,102    1,424,729 
High risk   810,265    1,795,269 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   18,341    30,475 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   124,523    150,454 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   667,401    1,614,340 
Irrecuperable   701,847    491,028 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   6,289    10,601 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   187,528    162,396 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   508,030    318,031 
Subtotal consumer and mortgage   157,281,813    144,796,815 
Total   239,006,480    263,073,598 

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual figures as established by the BCRA. The conciliation with the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position is listed below:  

 

    At 06/30/2020    At 12/31/2019 
Loans and other financing   227,190,820    250,925,261 
 + Allowances for loans and other financing   7,599,902    5,758,870 
 + Adjustment IFRS (adjustment amortized cost and fair value)   63,310    129,276 
 + Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost   732,839    1,250,279 
 + Corporate bonds   1,064,143    1,834,326 
 - Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value   (90,251)   (61,765)
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities   2,445,717    3,237,351 
Total computable items   239,006,480    263,073,598 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT C 

               
CONSOLIDATED CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Number of customers  Cut off balance   % of total
portfolio
   Cut off balance   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   32,002,729    13.39    43,136,831    16.40 
50 next largest customers   25,591,942    10.71    40,496,700    15.39 
100 next largest customers   13,500,847    5.65    17,782,202    6.76 
Other customers   167,910,962    70.25    161,657,865    61.45 
                     
Total  (1)   239,006,480    100.00    263,073,598    100.00 

 

(1) See reconciliation in Exhibit B

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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                EXHIBIT D
                 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERM
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

       Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Matured   Up to
1 month
   Over 1 month
and up to
3 months
   Over 3 months
and up to
6 months
   Over 6 months
and up to
12 months
   Over 12 months
and up to
24 months
   Over 24 months   Total 
Non-financial government sector        2,473,368    644,078    719,618    1,323,957    2,151,926    1,524,350    8,837,297 
Financial sector        90,730    931,899    223,477    955,859    1,339,813    2,214    3,543,992 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   3,108,934     76,525,633    27,291,569    33,504,321    47,597,372    43,118,846    65,688,966    296,835,641 
                                         
Total   3,108,934    79,089,731    28,867,546    34,447,416    49,877,188    46,610,585    67,215,530    309,216,930 

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERM
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

       Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Matured   Up to
1 month
   Over 1 month
and up to
3 months
   Over 3 months
and up to
6 months
   Over 6 months
and up to
12 months
   Over 12 months
and up to
24 months
   Over 24 months   Total 
Non-financial government sector        3,106,275    735,030    868,207    2,086,909    3,439,271    2,295,563    12,531,255 
Financial sector        2,084,815    2,506,569    535,953    717,235    1,014,384    6,210    6,865,166 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   4,118,635    103,026,125    30,684,838    27,542,931    34,400,005    49,610,662    76,542,935    325,926,131 
                                         
Total   4,118,635    108,217,215    33,926,437    28,947,091    37,204,149    54,064,317    78,844,708    345,322,552 

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual future cash flows that include interest and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT F

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Original value   Total life           Depreciation for the period   Residual
value at
 
   at beginning   estimated                   For the   At the   the end of 
Item  of fiscal year   in years   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   period   end   the period 
Cost                                    
Real property   24,882,931    50    199,889    28    1,576,984    28    253,507    1,830,463    23,252,329 
Furniture and facilities   3,072,907    10    76,638    568    1,197,458    68    152,776    1,350,166    1,798,811 
Machinery and equipment   4,056,545    5    166,941    51    2,156,277    21    362,777    2,519,033    1,704,402 
Vehicles   699,193    5    36,323    31,570    571,054    28,588    31,732    574,198    129,748 
Other   2,225                   2,209         4    2,213    12 
Work in progress   992,261         159,061    265,970                        885,352 
Right of use real property   1,389,496    5    221,799    86,123    344,059    27,425    211,734    528,368    996,804 
Total property, plant and equipment (1)   35,095,558         860,651    384,310    5,848,041    56,130    1,012,530    6,804,441    28,767,458 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Original value   Total life           Depreciation for the fiscal year   Residual
value at
the end of
 
   at beginning   estimated                   For the   At the   the fiscal 
Item  of fiscal year   in years   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   fiscal year   end   year 
Cost                                    
Real property   23,046,181    50    1,962,987    126,237    1,230,556    98,777    445,205    1,576,984    23,305,947 
Furniture and facilities   2,868,345    10    604,711    400,149    1,337,114    398,240    258,584    1,197,458    1,875,449 
Machinery and equipment   6,379,536    5    717,815    3,040,806    4,408,455    3,037,602    785,424    2,156,277    1,900,268 
Vehicles   693,301    5    111,794    105,902    556,267    54,641    69,428    571,054    128,139 
Other   2,057         168         2,022         187    2,209    16 
Work in progress   1,707,314         1,651,568    2,366,621                        992,261 
Right of use real property        5    1,510,901    121,405         34,698    378,757    344,059    1,045,437 
Total property, plant and equipment (1)   34,696,734         6,559,944    6,161,120    7,534,414    3,623,958    1,937,585    5,848,041    29,247,517 

 

(1) During the fiscal year 2020 and 2019, this item observed transfers to and from property, plant and equipment and/or non-current assets held for sale.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT F

(Continued)

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Original
Value at
beginning
   Useful life           Depreciation for the period   Residual
value at
 
   of fiscal   estimated                   For the   At the   the end of 
Item  year   in years   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   period   end   the period 
Cost                                    
Rented properties   183,746    50    1         28,114                1,026    29,140    154,607 
Other investment properties   700,034    50    58,189    3,367    32,402         4,422    36,824    718,032 
Total investment property (1)   883,780         58,190    3,367    60,516         5,448    65,964    872,639 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

  

   Original
Value at
beginning
   Useful life           Depreciation for the fiscal year   Residual
value at
 
   of fiscal   estimated                   For the   At the   the end of 
Item  year   in years   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   fiscal year   end   the fiscal year 
Cost                                    
Rented properties   183,743    50    3         26,060         2,054    28,114    155,632 
Other investment properties   608,625    50    362,071    270,662    23,931    1    8,472    32,402    667,632 
Total investment property (1)   792,368         362,074    270,662    49,991    1    10,526    60,516    823,264 

 

(1) During the fiscal year 2020, this item observed transfers to and from property, plant and equipment and/or non-current assets held for sale.

  

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT G

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Original
Value at
beginning
   Useful life           Depreciation for the period   Residual
value at
 
   of fiscal   estimated                   For the   At the   the end of 
Item  year   in years   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   period   end   the period 
Cost                                    
Licenses   1,856,302    5    303,603         760,939         208,163    969,102    1,190,803 
Other intangible assets   5,792,772    5    579,624    995    2,864,589    995    575,451    3,439,045    2,932,356 
Total intangible assets (1)   7,649,074         883,227    995    3,625,528    995    783,614    4,408,147    4,123,159 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Original
Value at
beginning
   Useful life           Depreciation for the fiscal year   Residual
value at
 
   of fiscal   estimated                   For the   At the   the end of 
Item  year   in years   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   fiscal year   end   the fiscal year 
Cost                                    
Licenses   2,259,449    5    580,677    983,824    1,393,010    977,290    345,219    760,939    1,095,363 
Other intangible assets   6,884,728    5    1,350,256    2,442,212    4,045,624    2,303,009    1,121,974    2,864,589    2,928,183 
Total intangible assets (1)   9,144,177         1,930,933    3,426,036    5,438,634    3,280,299    1,467,193    3,625,528    4,023,546 

 

(1) During the fiscal year 2020 and 2019, transfers was produced between different lines of this item, that producing differences between amounts at the end of the year and the beginning another, without implying modifications of the total item.

  

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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          EXHIBIT H

 

CONSOLIDATED DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   06/30/2020  12/31/2019 
Number of customers  Outstanding balance   % of total portfolio   Outstanding balance   % of total portfolio 
10 largest customers   69,734,669    17.18    27,863,707    9.33 
50 next largest customers   27,742,291    6.83    13,863,585    4.64 
100 next largest customers   15,902,294    3.92    10,794,660    3.62 
Other customers   292,636,269    72.07    246,075,644    82.41 
                     
Total   406,015,523    100.00    298,597,596    100.00 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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              EXHIBIT I

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to
3 months
   Over 3
months and
up to
6 months
   Over 6
months and
up to
12 months
   Over 12
months and
up to
24 months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Deposits   363,486,048    38,775,106    5,995,690    901,414    55,582    2,101    409,215,941 
                                    
                                    
From the non-financial government sector   53,000,505    6,916,337    353,895    259              60,270,996 
From the financial sector   349,444                             349,444 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   310,136,099    31,858,769    5,641,795    901,155    55,582    2,101    348,595,501 
                                    
Derivative instruments   129         37                   166 
                                    
Repo transactions   1,274,773                             1,274,773 
                                    
                                    
Other financial institutions   1,274,773                             1,274,773 
                                    
Other Financial Liabilities   28,558,526    52,051    18,308    26,965    145,145    10,422    28,811,417 
                                    
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   543,756    63,522    283,374    109,371    106,388    14,042    1,120,453 
                                    
Issued corporate bonds   161,636         417,150    3,028,140    2,793,793         6,400,719 
                                    
Subordinated corporate bonds             951,142    951,143    1,997,117    37,595,775    41,495,177 
                                    
Total   394,024,868    38,890,679    7,665,701    5,017,033    5,098,025    37,622,340    488,318,646 

 

This exhibit discloses contractual future cash flows that include interests and accessories to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.  

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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              EXHIBIT I

              (Continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity       
Item  Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to
3 months
   Over 3
months and
up to
6 months
   Over 6
months and
up to
12 months
   Over 12
months and
up to
24 months
   Over 24 months   Total 
Deposits   266,275,240    29,665,943    3,945,221    1,167,267    60,812    25,754    301,140,237 
                                    
                                    
From the non-financial government sector   19,169,186    883,993    48,569    2,363              20,104,111 
From the financial sector   356,868                             356,868 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   246,749,186    28,781,950    3,896,652    1,164,904    60,812    25,754    280,679,258 
                                    
Derivative instruments   332,983    387,520    152,725                   873,228 
                                    
Repo transactions   1,138,901                             1,138,901 
                                    
                                    
Other Financial Liabilities   1,138,901                             1,138,901 
                                    
Other Financial Liabilities   23,936,500    111,311    118,189    190,224    368,955    488,162    25,213,341 
                                    
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   1,171,260    942,901    171,050    111,532    192,719    52,045    2,641,507 
                                    
Issued corporate bonds   363,817         584,983    839,999    3,821,462    3,509,468    9,119,729 
                                    
Subordinated corporate bonds             918,495    918,497    1,836,992    37,315,432    40,989,416 
                                    
Total   293,218,701    31,107,675    5,890,663    3,227,519    6,280,940    41,390,861    381,116,359 

 

This exhibit discloses contractual future cash flows that include interests and accessories to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT J

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Amounts at
beginning of 
       Decreases   Monetary effects
generated for
     
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   06/30/2020 
Provisions for eventual commitments   19,620    8,218                     6,694    (2,049)   19,095 
For Administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   816                   (98)   718 
Other   1,653,381    510,711         359,944    (209,660)   1,594,488 
Total Provisions   1,673,817    518,929         366,638    (211,807)   1,614,301 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Amounts at
beginning of 
       Decreases   Monetary effects
generated for
     
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   12/31/2019 
Provisions for eventual commitments   18,750    9,162              (8,292)   19,620 
For  Administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   1,254                   (438)   816 
Other   1,826,347    1,500,981    961,780    30,643    (681,524)   1,653,381 
Total Provisions   1,846,351    1,510,143    961,780    30,643    (690,254)   1,673,817 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT L

 

CONSOLIDATED FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   06/30/2020     
   Total parent
company
   Total per currency   12/31/2019 
Items  and local
branches
   US dollar   Euro   Real   Other   Total 
ASSETS                              
Cash and deposits in banks   79,980,114    79,567,617    292,153    15,618    104,726    80,600,309 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   33,554    33,554                   280,855 
Other financial assets   4,102,674    4,102,674                   4,259,705 
Loans and other financing   29,628,409    29,628,409                   44,271,627 
To the non-financial government sector                              
Other financial institutions   59,460    59,460                   690,858 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   29,568,949    29,568,949                   43,580,769 
Other debt Securities   4,281,260    4,281,260                   983,168 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   2,141,709    2,136,956    4,753              3,285,344 
Equity Instruments at fair value through profit or loss   7,508    7,508                   12,064 
TOTAL ASSETS   120,175,228    119,757,978    296,906    15,618    104,726    133,693,072 
                               
LIABILITIES                              
Deposits   76,898,140    76,898,095    45              90,513,440 
Non-financial government sector   3,377,614    3,377,614                   4,532,717 
Financial sector   269,152    269,152                   261,177 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   73,251,374    73,251,329    45              85,719,546 
Other financial liabilities   5,449,164    5,345,267    91,611         12,286    5,961,443 
Financing from Central Bank and other financial Institutions   709,867    709,867                   2,323,694 
Subordinated corporate bonds   28,652,250    28,652,250                   27,616,435 
Other non-financial liabilities   59,903    59,903                   28,353 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   111,769,324    111,665,382    91,656         12,286    126,443,365 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT Q

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Net financial Income/ (Loss) 
   Mandatory measurement 
Items  Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss                    
Gain from government securities   2,016,101    3,416,419    47,698    321,464 
Gain from private securities   102,157    340,599    212,263    456,911 
Gain / (loss) from derivative financial instruments                    
Forward transactions   19,024    56,970    (20,245)   453,982 
Gain from other financial assets   11,579    5,720    64,993    133,589 
Gain from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   81,316    176,579    1,778    2,159,740 
Loss from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (*)   (4,238,952)   (10,318,321)   (12,978,374)   (24,735,610)
TOTAL   (2,008,775)   (6,322,034)   (12,671,887)   (21,209,924)

 

(*) Includes reclassifications of instruments classified at fair value through other comprehensive income that were derecognized or charged during the period.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT Q

(Continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Net financial Income /(Loss) 
Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective interest rate of financial assets measured at amortized cost  Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Interest income                    
for cash and bank deposits   14,114    78,309    51,350    102,475 
for government securities   1,019,191    2,813,722    789,482    1,618,773 
for debt Securities   346,512    961,769         2,186 
for loans and other financing                    
Non-financial public sector   388,344    973,495    173,610    497,181 
Financial sector   249,993    515,423    521,741    1,333,701 
Non-financial private sector                    
Overdrafts   2,861,376    7,142,020    2,547,274    5,619,440 
Documents   912,840    2,254,153    1,601,085    3,565,613 
Mortgage loans   1,491,095    3,384,914    2,462,321    4,599,361 
Pledge loans   96,362    208,643    183,100    392,908 
Personal loans   6,972,854    13,989,064    8,816,767    18,250,188 
Credit cards   2,280,476    5,163,461    3,932,068    8,126,960 
Financial leases   11,380    35,048    63,803    135,578 
Other   2,768,904    4,868,666    1,334,839    2,849,413 
for repo transactions                    
Central Bank of Argentina   1,465,258    1,804,575    (2)   15,929 
Other financial institutions   935    45,005    2,367,109    2,878,442 
TOTAL   20,879,634    44,238,267    24,844,547    49,988,148 
Interest expenses                    
for deposits                    
Checking accounts   (111,340)   (238,132)   (76,921)   (275,315)
Saving accounts   (123,038)   (276,580)   (224,336)   (382,035)
Time deposits and investments accounts   (8,426,569)   (17,373,408)   (19,617,048)   (36,542,321)
for Financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   (14,028)   (37,302)   (91,651)   (161,885)
for repo transactions                    
Other financial institutions   (20,158)   (89,281)   (158,887)   (272,869)
for other financial liabilities   (11,612)   (33,781)   (38,296)   (88,894)
Issued corporate bonds   (358,867)   (659,019)   (690,075)   (1,427,674)
for subordinated corporate bonds   (497,846)   (980,761)   (456,479)   (913,261)
TOTAL   (9,563,458)   (19,688,264)   (21,353,693)   (40,064,254)

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT Q

(Continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN  OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Income for the period   Other comprehensive income   Income for the period   Other comprehensive income 
Interest and adjustment for
the application of the effective
interest rate of financial assets
measured at fair value through
other comprehensive income
  Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
From debt government securities   8,724,863    17,937,385    834,085    (483,418)   21,180,050    35,780,586    140,192    (10,120)
Total   8,724,863    17,937,385    834,085    (483,418)   21,180,050    35,780,586    140,192    (10,120)

  

   Income for the period 
Commissions income   Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Commissions related to obligations   2,640,901    5,418,786    3,088,563    6,523,823 
Commissions related to credits   80,975    97,688    57,489    97,327 
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees   187    325    352    3,957 
Commissions related to securities value   101,158    190,581    135,884    169,719 
Commissions for credit cards   1,747,729    3,575,642    1,619,557    3,417,144 
Commissions for insurances   334,810    660,010    341,390    708,690 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   109,084    200,844    139,549    260,422 
Total   5,014,844    10,143,876    5,382,784    11,181,082 

  

  Loss for the period 
Commissions expenses  Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   (26,854)   (48,951)   (28,211)   (43,146)
 Commissions paid ATM Exchange   (218,528)   (496,988)   (182,491)   (363,705)
 Checkbooks commissions and compensating cameras   (81,334)   (168,413)   (96,107)   (187,911)
 Commissions credit cards and foreign trade   (39,662)   (111,717)   (101,373)   (206,796)
Total   (366,378)   (826,069)   (408,182)   (801,558)

  

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT R

 

 VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

  

           ECL of remanent life of financial asset   Effect     
Item  Balances at
beginning of the
fiscal year
   ECL of the
next 12
months
   Financial instruments
with a significant
increase in credit risk
   Financial
instruments with
impairment
   monetary
generated for
provisions
   06/30/2020 
Other financial assets   11,709    8,579            (1,401)   18,887 
Loans and other financing   5,758,870    1,341,129    898,878    290,168    (689,143)   7,599,902 
   Other financial institutions   31,348    (2,822)           (3,751)   24,775 
   To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
        Overdrafts   876,659    (3,927)   38,008    194,606    (104,905)   1,000,441 
        Documents   417,222    8,824    968    12,339    (49,928)   389,425 
        Mortgage loans   435,111    30,533    74,279    (23,263)   (52,068)   464,592 
        Pledge loans   146,593    (1,229)   3,987    17,521    (17,542)   149,330 
        Personal loans   2,087,141    216,152    370,458    219,567    (249,762)   2,643,556 
        Credit cards   900,861    553,156    274,475    38,208    (107,803)   1,658,897 
        Financial leases   6,078    (2,061)   2,030    143    (727)   5,463 
        Other   857,857    542,503    134,673    (168,953)   (102,657)   1,263,423 
Eventual commitments   19,620    2,283    (2,710)   2,250    (2,348)   19,095 
Other debt securities   2,201    3,040              (263)   4,978 
TOTAL OF ALLOWANCES   5,792,400    1,355,031    896,168    292,418    (693,155)   7,642,862 

  

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 41)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

  

          ECL of remanent life of financial asset   Effect      
Item  Balances at
beginning of the
fiscal year
   ECL of the
next 12
months
   Financial instruments
with a significant
increase in credit risk
   Financial
instruments with
impairment
   monetary
generated for
provisions
  

12/31/2019

Other financial assets       11,709                11,709 
Loans and other financing   6,760,778    512,667    135,876    715,361    (2,365,812)   5,758,870 
Eventual commitments   18,750    1,005    6,428        (6,563)   19,620 
Other debts securities        2,201                   2,201 
TOTAL OF ALLOWANCES   6,779,528    527,582    142,304    715,361    (2,372,375)   5,792,400 

  

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION  

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31,2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

  

Items  Notes   Exhibits  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
ASSETS                  
Cash and Deposits in Banks   6       93,729,706    110,636,786 
Cash           15,879,879    22,163,052 
Central Bank of Argentina           46,968,115    62,656,008 
Other Local and Foreign Entities           30,877,306    25,813,471 
Other           4,406    4,255 
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss   6   A   11,834,120    5,865,716 
Derivative Financial Instruments   6       16,946    57,575 
Repo transactions   6       68,744,676    1,235,800 
Other financial assets   6 and 8   R   9,792,313    5,661,969 
Loans and other financing   5 and 6   B, C, D and R   227,420,616    250,572,793 
Non-financial Public Sector           6,487,671    7,327,506 
Other Financial Entities           2,185,654    4,489,443 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents           218,747,291    238,755,844 
Other Debt Securities   6   A and R   144,963,744    72,350,741 
Financial Assets delivered as guarantee   6 and 26       13,893,679    12,108,194 
Equity Instruments at fair value through profit or loss   6 and 11   A   1,609,987    1,744,959 
Investment in subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements           3,717,710    3,947,400 
Property, plant and equipment       F   28,736,588    29,213,038 
Intangible Assets       G   4,121,445    4,022,171 
Other Non-financial Assets   8       1,748,681    1,038,177 
Non-current assets held for sale           2,028,337    1,983,805 
TOTAL ASSETS           612,358,548    500,439,124 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION  
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31,2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
LIABILITIES                
Deposits  6  H and I   395,725,944    298,083,096 
Non-financial Public Sector         59,669,405    19,947,317 
Financial Sector         349,444    356,867 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents         335,707,095    277,778,912 
Derivative Financial Instruments  6  I   166    873,228 
Repo Transactions  6  I   1,274,773    1,138,786 
Other Financial Liabilities  6 and 13  I   26,219,832    22,305,941 
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and
other financial entities
  6  I   1,069,393    2,550,905 
Issued Corporate Bonds  6 and 31  I   4,848,610    6,276,077 
Current Income Tax Liabilities  16      7,440,440    9,184,675 
Subordinated Corporate Bonds  6 and 31  I   28,652,250    27,616,435 
Provisions  12  J   1,614,301    1,673,817 
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities         3,664,964    182,316 
Other Non-financial Liabilities  13      22,647,545    11,442,950 
TOTAL LIABILITIES         493,158,218    381,328,226 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Capital Stock  24  K   639,413    639,413 
Non-capital contributions         12,429,781    12,429,781 
Adjustments to Shareholders’ Equity         39,815,940    39,815,940 
Earnings Reserved         95,023,438    62,392,348 
Unappropriated Retained Earnings         (42,222,145)   (18,405,256)
Other Comprehensive Income accumulated         (336,134)   147,575 
Net Income for the period / fiscal year         13,850,037    22,091,097 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY         119,200,330    119,110,898 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES         612,358,548    500,439,124 

 

The notes 1 to 39 to the condensed separate interim financial statement and the exhibits A to D, F to L, O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim financial statement.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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  CONDENSED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

Items  Notes  Exhibits  Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Interest income     Q   29,529,127    62,072,779    45,988,098    85,693,642 
Interest expense     Q   (9,563,458)   (19,688,264)   (21,353,693)   (40,064,254)
Net Interest income         19,965,669    42,384,515    24,634,405    45,629,388 
Commissions income  17  Q   4,946,044    10,009,291    5,286,476    11,084,954 
Commissions expense     Q   (359,938)   (816,284)   (406,431)   (797,598)
Net Commissions income         4,586,106    9,193,007    4,880,045    10,287,356 
Subtotal (Net Interest income +Net
Commissions income)
         24,551,775    51,577,522    29,514,450    55,916,744 
Loss from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss     Q   (2,023,446)   (6,474,689)   (12,866,562)   (21,595,681)
Profit  / (Loss) from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost         18,736    917,058    (943)   (29,463)
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency  18      740,625    1,277,908    498,564    398,294 
Other operating income  19      932,009    1,982,423    1,125,332    5,913,918 
Allowances for loan losses  5      (2,351,962)   (3,259,710)   (1,187,577)   (2,848,817)
Net Operating Income         21,867,737    46,020,512    17,083,264    37,754,995 
Employee benefits  20      (5,666,713)   (10,549,545)   (7,124,647)   (12,143,701)
Administrative expenses  21      (2,863,688)   (5,641,915)   (3,335,102)   (6,703,976)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets     F and  G   (915,924)   (1,791,898)   (827,995)   (1,636,726)
Other Operating Expenses  22      (4,063,213)   (8,601,945)   (5,776,201)   (10,938,738)
Operating Income         8,358,199    19,435,209    19,319    6,331,854 
Income from subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements         119,319    232,073    979,679    1,157,124 
Loss on net monetary position         479,137    851,583    6,443,850    9,981,901 
Income before tax on continuing operations         8,956,655    20,518,865    7,442,848    17,470,879 
Income tax on continuing operations  16.b)      (2,561,245)   (6,668,828)   (4,416,953)   (10,305,777)
Net Income from continuing operations         6,395,410    13,850,037    3,025,895    7,165,102 
Net Income for the period         6,395,410    13,850,037    3,025,895    7,165,102 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson 

 

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SEPARATE EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)
     

 

Items  Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Net Profit attributable to Parent’s shareholders   6,395,410    13,850,037    3,025,895    7,165,102 
PLUS: Potential diluted earnings per common share                    
Net Profit attributable to Parent’s shareholders adjusted as per diluted earnings   6,395,410    13,850,037    3,025,895    7,165,102 
Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the fiscal year   639,413    639,413    639,398    639,406 
PLUS: Weighted average of the number of additional common shares with dilution effects                
Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the fiscal year adjusted as per dilution effect   639,413    639,413    639,398    639,406 
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)   10.0020    21.6605    4.7324    11.2059 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson 

 

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CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

Items  Notes   Exhibits   Quarter ended 06/30/2020   Accumulated from beginning of year up to 06/30/2020   Quarter ended 06/30/2019   Accumulated from beginning of year up to 06/30/2019 
Net Income for the period             6,395,410    13,850,037    3,025,895    7,165,102 
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss                              
Foreign currency translation differences in financial statements conversion             77,725    70,253    (265,693)   (201,069)
Foreign currency translation differences for the period             77,725    70,253    (265,693)   (201,069)
Profit or losses for financial instruments measured at fair value through OCI (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))             406,750    (485,174)   116,415    18,029 
Profit or losses for financial instruments at fair value through OCI (*)        Q    705,638    (414,630)   156,578    1,795 
Income tax   16.b)        (298,888)   (70,544)   (40,163)   16,234 
Interest in Other Comprehensive Income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method             128,447    (68,788)   (16,340)   (11,916)
Income / (loss) for the period from interest in Other Comprehensive Income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method             128,447    (68,788)   (16,340)   (11,916)
Total Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss for the period             612,922    (483,709)   (165,618)   (194,956)
Total Other Comprehensive Income             612,922    (483,709)   (165,618)   (194,956)
Total Comprehensive Income             7,008,332    13,366,328    2,860,277    6,970,146 

 

(*)Net amount of reclassifications to the income statement of instruments classified at fair value through other comprehensive income that were derecognized or charged during the period. At June 30, 2020 and 2019 the reclassified amounts at profit or loss was (628,408) and (4,366,389), respectively.

 

The notes 1 to 39 to the condensed separate interim financial statement and the exhibits A to D, F to L, O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim financial statement.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

       Capital stock  Non- capital
contributions
       Other comprehensive income   Earnings Reserved         
Changes  Notes   Outstanding
shares
 In treasury   Additional
paid-in capital
    Adjustments
to Shareholders’
Equity
    Accumulative foreign currency translation difference in financial statements conversion    Other     Legal   Other    Unappropriated Retained
Earnings
   Total Equity 
Amount at the beginning of the fiscal year restated        639,413      12,429,781    39,815,940    655,360    (507,785)   17,506,728    44,885,620    3,685,841    119,110,898 
Total comprehensive income for the period                                                    
- Net income for the period                                             13,850,037    13,850,037 
- Other comprehensive income/ (loss) for the period                         70,253    (553,962)                  (483,709)
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings as approved by Shareholders´ Meeting held on April 30, 2020                                                    
Legal reserve                                   9,269,168         (9,269,168)     
Normative reserve                                        36,638,818    (36,638,818)     
Cash dividends   34                                    (13,276,896)        (13,276,896)
Amount at the end of the period        639,413      12,429,781    39,815,940    725,613    (1,061,747)   26,775,896    68,247,542    (28,372,108)   119,200,330 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

       Capital stock   Non-capital Contributions       Other comprehensive income   Earnings Reserved         
Changes  Notes   Outstanding shares  In treasury   Additional
paid-in capital
   Adjustments
to
Shareholders’
Equity
   Accumulative
foreign currency
translation
difference in
financial  statements
conversion
   Other   Legal   Other   Unappropriated
Retained
Earnings
  

Total Equity

 
Amount at the beginning of the fiscal year restated        640,715  28,948    12,428,461    39,843,886   558,439   (657,666)  12,009,567    26,426,881    14,810,357    106,089,588 
Adjustment and retroactive restatements   3                                       343,691    343,691 
Amount at the beginning of the fiscal year adjusted and restated        640,715  28,948    12,428,461    39,843,886   558,439   (657,666)  12,009,567    26,426,881    15,154,048    106,433,279 
Total comprehensive income for the period                                                  
- Net income for the period                                           7,165,102    7,165,102 
- Other comprehensive income/ (loss) for the period                         (201,069)  6,113                  (194,956)
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings as approved by Shareholders´ Meeting held on April 30, 2019                                                  
Legal reserve                                 5,497,162         (5,497,162)     
Normative reserve                                      6,073,502    (6,073,502)     
Cash dividends                                      (9,662,882)        (9,662,882)
Other                                      21,988,651    (21,988,651)     
Own shares in treasury   24    (1,317) 1,317                                      
Amount at the end of the period        639,398  30,265    12,428,461    39,843,886   357,370   (651,553)  17,506,729    44,826,152    (11,240,165)   103,740,543 

 

The notes 1 to 39 to the condensed separate interim financial statement and the exhibits A to D, F to L, O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim financial statement.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

Items   Notes  Quarter ended 06/30/2020   Quarter ended 06/30/2019 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES              
Income for the period before Income Tax       20,518,865    17,470,879 
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the period       (851,583)   (9,981,901)
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:              
Amortization and depreciation       1,791,898    1,636,726 
Allowance for loan losses       3,259,710    2,848,817 
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency       (5,933,496)   (3,490,744)
Other adjustments       18,395,278    47,576,785 
Net increase / (decrease) from operating assets:              
Debt Securities at fair value through profit and loss       (5,968,404)   1,492,650 
Derivative financial instruments       40,629    881 
Repo transactions       (67,508,876)     
Loans and other financing              
   Non-financial public sector       839,835    1,553,493 
   Other financial entities       2,303,789    4,054,693 
   Non-financial private sector and foreign residents       16,738,556    49,379,718 
Other debt Securities       (19,379,512)   (1,717,077)
Financial assets delivered as guarantee       (1,785,485)   1,598,904 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss       134,972    773,325 
Other assets       (4,561,335)   (1,933,358)
Net increase / (decrease) from operating liabilities:              
Deposits              
   Non-financial public sector       39,722,088    (227,630)
   Financial sector       (7,423)   88,639 
   Non-financial private sector and foreign residents       57,928,183    (13,401,908)
Derivative financial instruments       (873,062)   13,000 
Repo transactions       135,987    108,891 
Other liabilities       2,508,432    (5,808,203)
Payments for Income Tax       (3,555,927)   (6,105,414)
TOTAL CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (A)       53,893,119    85,931,165 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

Items  Notes   Quarter ended 06/30/2020   Quarter ended 06/30/2019 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES               
Payments:               
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets        (1,398,767)   (2,112,316)
TOTAL CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (B)        (1,398,767)   (2,112,316)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES               
Payments:               
Dividends             (9,662,882)
Acquisition or redemption of equity instruments             (339,352)
Non subordinated corporate bonds        (1,190,091)   (1,488,318)
Central Bank of Argentina        (9,691)   (951)
Financing from local financial entities        (1,425,372)   (1,773,408)
Subordinated corporate bonds        (923,758)   (888,787)
Other payments related to financing activities        (236,276)   (220,248)
TOTAL CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (C)        (3,785,188)   (14,373,946)
                
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS (D)        10,712,493    7,055,079 
MONETARY EFFECT ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (E)        (23,095,246)   (48,264,289)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (A+B+C+D+E)        36,326,411    28,235,693 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR   23    162,812,625    225,157,530 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD   23    199,139,036    253,393,223 

 

The notes 1 to 39 to the condensed separate interim financial statement and the exhibits A to D, F to L, O, Q and R are an integral part of the condensed separate interim financial statement.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of
June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

1.CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

Banco Macro SA (hereinafter, the “Bank”) is a business corporation (sociedad anónima) organized in the Republic of Argentina that offers traditional banking products and services to companies, including those companies operating in regional economies, as well as to individuals, thus strengthening its goal to be a multiservice bank. In addition, the Bank performs certain transactions through its subsidiaries Macro Bank Limited (a company organized under the laws of Bahamas), Macro Securities SA, Macro Fiducia SA, Macro Fondos SGFCISA and Argenpay SAU.

 

Macro Compañía Financiera SA was created in 1977 as a non-banking financial institution. In May 1988, it received the authorization to operate as a commercial bank and it was incorporated as Banco Macro SA. Subsequently, as a result of the merger process with other entities, it adopted other names (among them, Banco Macro Bansud SA) and since August 2006, Banco Macro SA.

 

The Bank’s shares are publicly listed on Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos (BYMA) since November 1994 and as from March 24, 2006, they are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Additionally, on October 15, 2015 they were authorized to be listed on the Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA (MAE).

 

Since 1994, Banco Macro SA’s market strategy was mainly focused on the regional areas outside the City of Buenos Aires. Following this strategy, in 1996, Banco Macro SA started the process to acquire entities and assets and liabilities during the privatization of provincial and other banks.

 

In 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2010, the Bank acquired the control of Banco Bansud SA, Nuevo Banco Suquía SA, Nuevo Banco Bisel SA and Banco Privado de Inversiones SA, respectively. Such entities merged with and into Banco Macro SA in December 2003, October 2007, August 2009 and December 2013, respectively. In addition, during the fiscal year 2006, the Bank acquired control over Banco del Tucumán SA, which was merged with Banco Macro SA in October 2019. Additionally, on May 21, 2019 the Bank acquired 100% of Argenpay SA (see note 1 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements).

 

Moreover, on July 16, 2020, the Bank made an irrevocable capital contribution in advance of future share subscription to the company Play Digital SA, which contribution has been accepted on the date hereof (see note 1 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements).

 

On August 31, 2020, the Bank’s Board of Directors approved the issuance of these condensed separate interim financial statements.

 

2.OPERATIONS OF THE BANK

 

Note 2 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements includes a detailed description of the agreements that relate the Bank with the provincial and municipalities governments.

 

3.BASIS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPLICABLE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

These condensed separate interim financial statements of the Bank were prepared pursuant with Conceptual Framework as established by BCRA (Communiqué “A” 6114 as supplementary rules of the BCRA). Apart from the exceptions established by the BCRA which are explained in the following paragraph, such framework is based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professionals Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE, for its acronym in Spanish). The abovementioned international standards include the IFRS, the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and the interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or former IFRIC (SIC).

 

From the transitory exceptions established by BCRA to the application of effective IFRS, the following have affected the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of
June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

a)According to Communiqué “A” 6114, as supplementary, and in the convergence process through IFRS, the BCRA established that since fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2020 included, financial institutions defined as Group A by BCRA rules, in which the Bank is included, begin to apply section 5.5 “Impairment” of the IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (sections B5.5.1 to B5.5.55), except for the temporary exclusion for the debt securities of the non-financial public sector established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6847.

 

b)Additionally, on April 29, 2019, the Bank received a Memorandum from the BCRA, which established specifics guidelines related to the measurement of the Bank’s holding in Prisma Medios de Pago SA as explained in note 11. Considering such guidelines, the Bank adjusted the fair value previously determined.

 

As of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim financial statements, the Bank is in the process of quantifying the effect of the application of section 5.5 “Impairment” will have and the needed adjustment over the fair value of the Bank’s holding in Prisma Medios de Pago SA, as mentioned in sections a) and b) abovementioned, which could be material.

 

Except for what was mentioned in the preceding paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Bank comply with the IFRS as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these condensed separate interim financial statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 6840. Generally, the BCRA does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS, unless otherwise expressly stated.

 

Note 3 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements presents a detailed description of the basis for the presentation of such financial statements and the main accounting policies used and the relevant information of the subsidiaries. All that is explained therein shall apply to these condensed separate interim financial statements.

 

Subsidiaries

 

As mentioned in note 1, the Bank performs certain transactions through its subsidiaries.

 

Subsidiaries are all the entities controlled by the Bank. An entity controls another entity when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its continuing involvement with such other entity and has the ability to use its power to direct the operating and financing policies of such other entity, to affect the amounts of such returns.

 

As provided under IAS 27 “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements”, investments in subsidiaries were accounted for using the “equity method”, established in IAS 28. When using this method, investments are initially recognized at cost, and such amount increases or decreases to recognize investor’s interest in profits and losses of the entity after the date of acquisition or creation.

 

Shares in profits and losses of subsidiaries and associates are recognized under “Income from subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures” in the statement of income. Ownership interest in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries is accounted for under “Income for the period in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method”, in the statement of other comprehensive income.

 

Transcription in the Books of Accounts

 

As of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim financial statements, the same are in the process of being transcribed in the Books of Accounts of Banco Macro SA.

 

New standards adopted

 

New standards adopted are described in note 3 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

New pronouncements

 

New pronouncements are described in note 3 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of
June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

4.CONTINGENT TRANSACTIONS

 

In order to meet specific financial needs of customers, the Bank’s credit policy also includes, among others, the granting of guarantees, securities, bonds, letters of credit and documentary credits. The Bank is also exposed to overdrafts and unused agreed credits on credit cards of the Bank. Since they imply a contingent obligation for the Bank, they expose the Bank to credit risks other than those recognized in statement of financial position and they are, therefore, an integral part of the total risk of the Bank. These Transactions are detailed in note 4 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Risks related to the contingent transactions described above have been evaluated and are controlled within the framework of the Bank’s credit risk policy, described in note 41 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2019, already issued.

 

5.LOSS ALLOWANCE FOR EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES ON CREDIT EXPOSURES NOT MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

Note 5 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, are detailed the allowances recognized by the Bank under this concept.

 

During six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, losses for ECL related to loans and other financing and other debt securities measured at amortized cost amounted to 3,259,710 and 2,848,817, respectively, which were recognized in the condensed separate interim statements of income under the item “allowance for loan losses”.

 

In addition, in exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses for credit losses – Allowance for uncollectibility risk” are also disclosed the ECL movements by portfolio and products.

 

6.FAIR VALUE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

 

Note 6 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements describes the methods and assumptions used to determine the fair value, both of the financial instruments recognized at fair value as of those not accounted for at such fair value in these condensed separate interim financial statements. In addition, the Bank discloses the relevant information as to instruments included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Even though the Bank’s Management has used its best judgment to estimate the fair values of its financial instruments, any technique to perform such estimate implies certain inherent fragility level.

 

Fair value hierarchy

 

The Bank uses the following hierarchy to determine and disclose the fair value of financial instruments, according to the valuation technique applied:

 

-Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) observable in active markets that the Bank accesses to at the measurement day for identical assets or liabilities. The Bank considers markets as active only if there are sufficient trading activities with regards to the volume and liquidity of the identical assets or liabilities and when there are binding and exercisable price quotes available at each reporting period.

 

-Level 2: Valuation techniques for which the data and variables having a significant impact on the determination of the fair value recognized or disclosed are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Such inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical instruments in inactive markets and observable inputs other than quoted prices, such as interest rates and yield curves, implied volatilities, and credit spreads. In addition, adjustments to level 2 inputs may be required for the condition or location of the asset or the extent to which it relates to items that are comparable to the valued instrument. However, if such adjustments are based on unobservable inputs which are significant to the entire measurement, the Bank will classify the instruments as Level 3.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of
June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

-Level 3: Valuation techniques for which the data and variables having a significant impact on the determination of the fair value recognized or disclosed are not based on observable market information.

 

The following tables show the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

Description  Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2020 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss   11,834,120    11,782,490         51,630 
Derivative Financial Instruments   16,946    23    16,923      
Other financial assets   54,403              54,403 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   1,219,866    1,219,866           
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,609,987    5,918         1,604,069 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   121,184,151    16,062,115    105,122,036      
Total   135,919,473    29,070,412    105,138,959    1,710,102 
                     
Financial liabilities                    
                     
At fair value through profit or loss                                              
Derivatives financial instruments      166                166          
Total   166         166      

 

Description  Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2019 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss   5,865,716    4,936,162    3,701    925,853 
Derivative Financial Instruments   57,575    35,889    21,686      
Other financial assets   26,128              26,128 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   1,744,959    10,623         1,734,336 
                     
At fair value through OCI                    
Other debt securities   52,271,093    41,032,787    11,238,306      
Total   59,965,471    46,015,461    11,263,693    2,686,317 
                     
Financial liabilities                    
                     
At fair value through profit or loss                    
Derivatives financial instruments   873,228         873,228      
Total   873,228         873,228      

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of
June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

Below is the reconciliation between the amounts at the beginning and the end of the period or fiscal, as applicable, year for the financial assets and liabilities recognized at fair value, categorized as level 3:

 

   As of June 30, 2020 
Description  Debt
securities
   Other
financial
assets
   Investments
in equity
instruments
 
Amount at the beginning   925,853    26,128    1,734,336 
Transfers to Level 3               
Transfers from Level 3               
Profit and loss   125,822    4,488    72,599 
Recognition and derecognition   (893,407)   25,916    9,051 
Monetary effects   (106,638)   (2,129)   (211,917)
Amount at end of the period   51,630    54,403    1,604,069 

 

   As of December 31, 2019 
Description  Debt
securities
   Other
financial
assets
   Investments
in equity
instruments
 
Amount at the beginning   2,255,993    159,308    73,815 
Transfers to Level 3               
Transfers from Level 3               
Profit and loss   764,341    15,634    (128,274)
Recognition and derecognition   (1,453,866)   (119,539)   2,651,146(*)
Monetary effects   (640,615)   (29,275)   (862,351)
Amount at end of the fiscal year   925,853    26,128    1,734,336 

 

(*)It is mainly related to the reclassification from non-current assets held for sale of Prisma Medios de Pago SA. See also note 11 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

In note 6 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, are detailed the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of assets and liabilities at Level 3.

 

Changes in fair value levels

 

The Bank monitors the availability of information in the market to evaluate the classification of financial instruments into the fair value hierarchy, as well as the resulting determination of transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3 at each period end.

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Bank has not recognized any transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Financial assets and liabilities not recognized at fair value

 

The following table shows a comparison between the fair value and the carrying amount of financial instruments not recognized at fair value as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

   06/30/2020 
   Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair
value
 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   93,729,706    93,729,706              93,729,706 
Repo transactions   68,744,676    68,744,676              68,744,676 
Other financial assets   9,737,910    9,737,910              9,737,910 
Loans and other financing   227,420,616              211,710,404    211,710,404 
Other debt securities   23,779,593    8,399,214    15,910,675    807,061    25,116,950 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   12,673,813    12,519,302              12,519,302 
    436,086,314    193,130,808    15,910,675    212,517,465    421,558,948 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of
June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

 

   06/30/2020  
   Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair
value
 
Financial liabilities                          
Deposits   395,725,944    195,341,156         200,396,352   395,737,508  
Repo transactions   1,274,773    1,274,773             1,274,773  
Other financial liabilities   26,219,832    25,043,108    1,174,283        26,217,391  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial entities   1,069,393    539,104    508,720        1,047,824  
Issued corporate bonds   4,848,610         1,582,713    2,532,078   4,114,791  
Subordinated corporate bonds   28,652,250         23,269,596        23,269,596  
    457,790,802    222,198,141    26,535,312    202,928,430   451,661,883  

 

   12/31/2019 
   Carrying
amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair
value
 
Financial assets                         
Cash and deposits in banks   110,636,786    110,636,786              110,636,786 
Repo transactions   1,235,800    1,235,800              1,235,800 
Other financial assets   5,635,841    5,635,841              5,635,841 
Loans and other financing   250,572,793              220,423,961    220,423,961 
Other debt securities   20,079,648    1,775,034    18,900,443    1,385,888    22,061,365 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   12,108,194    10,884,700              10,884,700 
    400,269,062    130,168,161    18,900,443    221,809,849    370,878,453 
                          
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits   298,083,096    166,606,723         131,733,732    298,340,455 
Repo transactions   1,138,786    1,138,786              1,138,786 
Other financial liabilities   22,305,941    21,058,990    1,242,708         22,301,698 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial entities   2,550,905    2,087,137    401,394         2,488,531 
Issued corporate bonds   6,276,077         1,567,626    3,020,253    4,587,879 
Subordinated corporate bonds   27,616,435         20,832,306         20,832,306 
    357,971,240    190,891,636    24,044,034    134,753,985    349,689,655 

 

7.INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Bank’s interests on associates and joint ventures are disclosed in note 7 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

8.OTHER FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The breakdown of other financial and non-financial assets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is as follows:

 

Other financial assets  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Sundry debtors (see note 11)   5,663,127    5,292,734 
Amounts receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlements   3,523,020    15,269 
Amounts receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlements   558,059    141,124 
Private securities   54,403    26,128 
Other   12,591    198,423 
Allowances   (18,887)   (11,709)
    9,792,313    5,661,969 

 

Other non-financial assets  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Investment in property (see Exhibit F)   699,032    649,209 
Advanced prepayment   541,871    266,504 
Tax advances   445,101    41,350 
Other   62,677    81,114 
    1,748,681    1,038,177 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of
June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

Disclosures related to allowance for ECL are detailed in note 5 “Loss allowance for credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss”.

 

9.RELATED PARTIES

 

A related party is a person or entity that is related to the Bank:

 

-has control or joint control of the Bank;

 

-has significant influence over the Bank;

 

-is a member of the key management personnel of the Bank or of a parent of the Bank;

 

-members of the same group;

 

-one entity is an associate (or an associate of a member of a group of which the other entity is a member).

 

Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Bank, directly or indirectly. The Bank considers as key management personnel, for the purposes of IAS 24, the members of the Board of Directors and the senior management members of the Risk Management Committee, the Assets and Liabilities Committee and the Senior Credit Committee.

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, amounts for the period or fiscal year ended as of such fate, related to transactions generated with related parties are as follows:

 

   Information as of June 30, 2020 
   Main subsidiaries                 
   Macro Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities SA
   Macro
Fondos
SGFCISA
   Argenpay SAU   Associates   Key
management
personnel (1)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
ASSETS                                        
                                         
Cash and deposits in banks   565                                  565 
Derivative instruments                                 7,490    7,490 
Other financial assets        471,452                             471,452 
Loans and other financing  (2)                                        
Documents                                 147    147 
Overdraft                            10,305    152,287    162,592 
Credit cards                            22,894    16,216    39,110 
Lease        2,279                        6,011    8,290 
Mortgage loans                            6,168         6,168 
Personal loans                            60,690         60,690 
Other loans        598,047                        373,129    971,176 
Guarantees granted                                 964,330    964,330 
                                         
Total Assets   565    1,071,778                   100,057    1,519,610    2,692,010 
                                         
LIABILITIES                                        
                                         
Deposits   9    1,615,990    107,489    9,147    26,579    722,493    865,832    3,347,539 
Other financial liabilities                            128    5,510    5,638 
Other non-financial liabilities                                 9,592    9,592 
                                         
Total Liabilities   9    1,615,990    107,489    9,147    26,579    722,621    880,934    3,362,769 

 

(1)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.
(2)The maximum financing amount for loans and other financing as of June 30, 2020 for Macro Securities SA, Key management personnel and other related parties amounted to 601,257, 1,022,983 and 4,117,786, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of
June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

   Information as of December 31, 2019 
   Main subsidiaries                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SA
   Macro
Fondos
SGFCISA
   Argenpay
SAU
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (1)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
ASSETS                                        
                                         
Cash and deposits in banks   545                                  545 
Other financial assets        133,822                             133,822 
Loans and other financing  (2)                                        
Documents                                 625,255    625,255 
Overdraft                            755,856    1,205,309    1,961,165 
Credit cards                            36,035    26,768    62,803 
Lease        3,844                        7,781    11,625 
Mortgage loans                            54,557         54,557 
Other loans                                 380,112    380,112 
Guarantees granted                                 649,143    649,143 
                                         
Total Assets   545    137,666                   846,448    2,894,368    3,879,027 
LIABILITIES                                        
                                         
Deposits   12    1,023,092    95,439    1,354    26,033    14,768,432    460,615    16,374,977 
Other financial liabilities                            93    6,357    6,450 
                                         
Total liabilities   12    1,023,092    95,439    1,354    26,033    14,768,525    466,972    16,381,427 

 

(1)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.
(2)The maximum financing amount for loans and other financing as of December 31, 2019 for Macro Securities SA, Key management personnel and other related parties amounted to 5,893, 899,094 and 4,087,975, respectively.

 

Amounts related to transactions generated during the six-month periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 with related parties are as follows:

 

   As of June 30, 2020 
   Main subsidiaries                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SA
   Macro
Fondos
SGFCISA
   Argenpay
SAU
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (1)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
INCOME / (LOSS)                                        
                                         
Interest income        1,916                   38,683    310,073    350,672 
Interest expense                       (2,838)   (1,224,036)   (23,219)   (1,250,093)
Commissions income        3,004    119         22    24    2,893    6,062 
Commissions expense                            (100)   (196)   (296)
Net income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss                                 3,466    3,466 
Other operating income   2              1              11    14 
Allowance for loan losses        (8,988)                            (8,988)
Administrative expense                                 (64,383)   (64,383)
Other operating expense                                 (41,190)   (41,190)
                                         
Total Income / (loss)   2    (4,068)   119    1    (2,816)   (1,185,429)   187,455    (1,004,736)

 

(1)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of
June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

   As of June 30, 2019 
   Main subsidiaries                 
   Macro
Bank
Limited
   Macro
Securities
SA
   Macro
Fondos
SGFCISA
   Argenpay
SAU
   Associates   Key
management
personnel (1)
   Other
related
parties
   Total 
INCOME / (LOSS)                                 
                                         
Interest income        3,311                  2,905    111,713    117,929 
Interest expense                               (1,980)   (600,099)   (265,374)   (867,453)
Commissions income        330    107         125    13    3,129    3,704 
Net loss from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss                                 5,258    5,258 
Other operating income   2                             9    11 
Administrative expense                                 (17,070)   (17,070)
Other operating expense                                 (49,135)   (49,135)
                                         
Total Income / (loss)   2    3,641    107         (1,855)   (597,181)   (211,470)   (806,756)

 

(1)Includes close family members of the key management personnel.

 

Transactions generated by the Bank with other related parties to it for transactions arranged within the course of the usual and ordinary course of business were performed in normal market conditions, both as to interest rates and prices and as to the required guarantees.

 

The Bank does not have loans granted to Directors and other key management personnel secured with shares.

 

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, totaled 103,507 and 128,481, respectively.

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of June 30, 2020 and 2019 amounted to 916,059 and 858,111, respectively.

 

Additionally, the composition of the Board of Directors and key management personnel is as follows:

 

   06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Board of Directors   10    14 
Senior manager of the key management personnel   10    10 
    20    24 

 

10.MODIFICATION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The financial assets modified during the period and their new gross carrying amounts are described in note 10 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

11.EQUITY INSTRUMENTS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS – PRIMA MEDIOS DE PAGO SA

 

The Bank’s investment in Prisma Medios de Pago SA as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is described in note 11 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

12.PROVISIONS

 

This item includes the amounts estimated to face a liability of probable occurrence, which if occurring, would originate a loss for the Bank.

 

Exhibit J “Changes in Provisions” presents the changes in provisions during the period or fiscal year, as applicable, ended on June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of
June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

The expected terms to settle these obligations are detailed in note 12 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

13.OTHER FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The breakdown of other financial and non-financial liabilities as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is as follows:

 

Other financial liabilities  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants   12,192,707    15,312,121 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities  pending settlement   3,989,262    15,529 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending settlement   3,532,115    26,274 
Payments orders pending settlement foreign exchange   2,375,715    2,327,665 
Collections and other transactions on account and behalf others   1,540,643    1,786,673 
Finance leases liabilities   1,001,268    1,035,580 
Amounts payable for spot purchases of other pending settlement        30,102 
Other   1,588,122    1,771,997 
    26,219,832    22,305,941 

 

Other non-financial liabilities  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Dividends to be paid (see note 34)   12,788,268      
Salaries and payroll taxes payables   3,912,852    4,152,662 
Withholdings   2,721,643    2,617,553 
Taxes payables   1,626,770    2,152,919 
Miscellaneous payables   713,076    1,075,451 
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement   231,291    377,180 
Fees payables   170,065    539,643 
Other   483,580    527,542 
    22,647,545    11,442,950 

 

14.ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS TO BE RECOVERED AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES TO BE SETTLED

 

The following tables show the analysis of financial assets and liabilities the Bank expects to recover and settle as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

06/30/2020  Without due date   Total up to
12 months
   Total over
12 months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in banks   93,729,706           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   2,076    61,219    11,770,825 
Derivative instruments        16,946      
Repo transactions        68,744,676      
Other financial assets   2,657,199    5,902,459    1,232,655 
Loans and other financing (1)   1,531,232    153,618,249    72,271,135 
Other debt securities        131,055,195    13,908,549 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   12,519,302    1,374,377      
Investment in equity instruments   1,609,987           
Total assets   112,049,502    360,773,121    99,183,164 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of

June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

06/30/2020  Without due
date
   Total up to
12 months
   Total over 12
months
 
Liabilities               
Deposits   189,338,720    206,352,775    34,449 
Derivative instruments        166      
Repo transactions        1,274,773      
Other financial liabilities        26,074,921    144,911 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial entities        964,777    104,616 
Issued Corporate bonds        2,470,914    2,377,696 
Subordinated corporate bonds        470,250    28,182,000 
Total Liabilities   189,338,720    237,608,576    30,843,672 

 

13/31/2019   Without due
date
    Total up to
12 months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets                
Cash and deposits in banks    110,636,786           
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss         961,614    4,904,102 
Derivative instruments         57,575      
Repo transactions         1,235,800      
Other financial assets    2,767,320    1,532,799    1,361,850 
Loans and other financing (1)    3,319,666    164,342,311    82,910,816 
Other debt securities         71,596,675    754,066 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee    10,884,700    1,223,494      
Investment in equity instruments    1,744,959           
Total assets    129,353,431    240,950,268    89,930,834 

 

Liabilities               
Deposits   161,634,614    136,389,720    58,762 
Derivative instruments        873,228      
Repo transaction        1,138,786      
Other financial liabilities        21,467,751    838,190 
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial entities        2,339,579    211,326 
Issued Corporate bonds        284,119    5,991,958 
Subordinated corporate bonds        401,738    27,214,697 
Total Liabilities   161,634,614    162,894,921    34,314,933 

 

(1)The amounts included in “without due date”, are related to the non-performing portfolio.

 

15.DISCLOSURES BY OPERATING SEGMENT

 

The Bank has an approach of its banking business that is described in note 15 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

16.INCOME TAX

 

a)Inflation adjustment and tax rate on income tax

 

In note 16 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are detailed the legal aspects of the inflation adjustment on income tax and the corporate tax rate on tax rate.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of

June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

b)The main items of income tax expense in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are as follows:

 

   06/30/2020      06/30/2019 
   Quarter ended
06/30/2020
      Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
      Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Current (income) / loss tax expense   (1,287,477)      2,876,345       3,478,503    8,050,534 
Loss for deferred income tax   3,592,157   (*)   3,388,490   (*)   193,036    1,252,620 
Monetary effects   256,565       403,993       745,414    1,002,623 
Income tax expense recorded in the statement of income   2,561,245       6,668,828       4,416,953    10,305,777 
Income tax loss / (gain) recorded in other comprehensive income   298,888       70,544       40,163    (16,234)
    2,860,133       6,739,372       4,457,116    10,289,543 

 

  (*)Includes gain effects for the deferred income tax as explained point a) in note 16 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

c)As decided by the Board of Directors in the meeting dated May 11, 2020, considering certain case-law on the subject assessed by its legal and tax advisors, on May 26, 2020, the Bank filed with the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP, for its acronym in Spanish) its annual income tax return considering the total effect of the inflation adjustment on income tax (see section a) iv) of note 16 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements). As a result, the current income tax determined by the Bank for fiscal year 2019 amounted to 7,002,124 (not restated).

 

In addition, on 10/24/2019 Banco Macro SA filed to AFIP-DGI two requests for the recovery of payments established by the first paragraph of section 81 Law 11,683, in order to obtain the return of the amounts 4,782,766 and 5,015,451 (not restated), inappropriately paid to the tax authority as income tax for the fiscal years 2013 to 2017 and 2018, respectively, due to the impossibility to apply the update mechanism and the inflation adjustment established by the Income Tax Law. For further information see note 16 point d) to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of

June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

17.COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

   06/30/2020   06/30/2019 
Description  Quarter ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time                    
Commissions related to obligations   2,640,847    5,418,446    3,087,984    6,522,081 
Commissions related to credit cards   1,676,293    3,423,843    1,574,163    3,281,660 
Commissions related to insurance   334,810    660,010    341,390    708,690 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   102,361    184,943    135,208    252,862 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   83,440    100,087    50,055    88,084 
Commissions related to securities value   29,397    52,872    39,319    73,154 
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted   187    325    353    3,956 
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period                    
Commissions related to credit cards   71,436    151,799    45,394    135,484 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   6,723    15,901    4,341    7,560 
Commissions related to loans and other financing   307    373    7,434    9,243 
Commissions related to obligations   243    692    836    2,179 
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted             (1)   1 
    4,946,044    10,009,291    5,286,476    11,084,954 

 

18.DIFFERENCE IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

   06/30/2020   06/30/2019 
Description  Quarter ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos   589,685    1,075,509    (178,335)   (983,425)
Income from foreign currency exchange   150,940    202,399    676,899    1,381,719 
    740,625    1,277,908    498,564    398,294 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of

June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

19.OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

   06/30/2020   06/30/2019 
Description  Quarter ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Services   433,092    1,030,090    411,065    774,208 
Derecognition or substantial modification of financial liabilities   188,988    188,988    680    97,649 
Adjustments and interest from other receivables   140,152    310,335    191,760    377,517 
Other receivables for financial intermediation   31,535    31,535           
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses   30,960    73,525    55,029    83,073 
Initial recognition of loans   17,904    17,904    62,486    105,528 
Sale of property, plant and equipment   417    452           
Sale of non-current assets held for sale (1)             591    3,803,176 
Other   88,961    329,594    403,721    672,767 
    932,009    1,982,423    1,125,332    5,913,918 

 

(1)Mainly related to the sale of Prisma Medios de Pago SA, which was classified as non-current assets held for sale when it was sold. See also note 11.

 

20.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

   06/30/2020   06/30/2019 
Description  Quarter ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Remunerations   4,293,060    7,917,071    4,372,601    8,083,978 
Payroll taxes   954,625    1,752,002    2,236,503    2,998,139 
Compensations and bonuses to employees   329,103    680,571    396,427    812,956 
Employee services   89,925    199,901    119,116    248,628 
    5,666,713    10,549,545    7,124,647    12,143,701 

 

21.ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

   06/30/2020   06/30/2019 
Description  Quarter ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   454,928    877,715    461,072    913,209 
Armored truck, documentation and events   449,522    813,507    398,154    770,520 
Taxes   350,878    751,978    431,892    862,070 
Electricity and communications   326,677    654,172    343,320    682,385 
Security services   300,005    609,314    323,652    669,350 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of

June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

   06/30/20200   06/30/2019 
Description (contd.)  Quarter ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Fees to directors and syndics   278,456    587,774    420,734    935,938 
Software   229,110    440,153    232,609    477,344 
Other fees   173,024    355,670    282,995    537,906 
Advertising and publicity   81,873    142,399    133,746    217,358 
Insurance   36,454    63,240    33,179    65,213 
Leases   27,119    50,833    68,403    152,334 
Representation, travel and transportation expenses   20,039    51,241    50,962    99,837 
Stationery and office supplies   18,364    38,633    28,457    56,437 
Hired administrative services   489    1,166    785    1,933 
Other   116,750    204,120    125,142    262,142 
    2,863,688    5,641,915    3,335,102    6,703,976 

 

22.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

   06/30/2020   06/30/2019 
Description  Quarter ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2019
 
Turnover tax   2,315,708    4,880,269    2,674,371    5,686,909 
For credit cards   948,588    1,826,604    1,000,109    2,033,896 
Charges for other provisions   195,773    512,253    354,261    652,447 
Deposit guarantee fund contributions   143,245    270,779    173,288    342,985 
Taxes   117,668    249,368    1,046,921    1,048,084 
Interest on lease liabilities   44,163    78,635    30,217    57,833 
Donations   22,440    136,305    54,814    111,062 
Insurance claims   16,277    31,769    14,628    32,275 
Cost of onerous contracts   1,909    1,909           
Loss from sale or impairment of investments in properties and other non-financial assets             16,025    132,005 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties             76    76 
Other   257,442    614,054    411,491    841,166 
    4,063,213    8,601,945    5,776,201    10,938,738 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of

June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

23.ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES IN THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

The statement of cash flows presents the changes in cash and cash equivalents derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities during the period. For the preparation of the statement of cash flows the Bank adopted the indirect method for operating activities and the direct method for investment activities and financing activities.

 

The Bank considers as “Cash and cash equivalents” the item Cash and Deposits in Banks and those financial assets that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

 

For the preparation of the statement of cash flows the Bank considered the following:

 

-Operating activities: the normal revenue-producing activities of the Bank as well as other activities that cannot qualify as investing or financing activities.

 

-Investing activities: the acquisition, sale and disposal by other means of long-term assets and other investments not included in cash and cash equivalents.

 

-Financing activities: activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the shareholders´ equity and liabilities of the Bank and that are not part of the operating or investing activities.

 

The table below presents the reconciliation between the item “Cash and cash equivalents” in the statement of cash flows and the relevant accounting items of the statement of financial position:

 

   06/30/2020   12/31/2019   06/30/2019   12/31/2018 
Cash and deposit in banks   93,729,706    110,636,786    135,218,057    128,926,501 
Other debt securities   105,409,330    52,175,839    118,175,166    96,231,029 
    199,139,036    162,812,625    253,393,223    225,157,530 

 

24.CAPITAL STOCK

 

Note 24 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements presents the changes in the Bank’s capital stock.

 

25.DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE

 

Note 26 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements describes the Deposit Guarantee Insurance System and the scope thereof.

 

Banco Macro SA holds an 8.9440% interest in the capital stock according to the percentages disclosed by BCRA Communiqué “B” 11959 issued on February 27, 2020.

 

26.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

Item    06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities            
             
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing 2033 securing the sectorial Credit Program of the Province of San Juan. Production investment financing fund.     186,380    171,420 
             
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing 2033 securing the regional economies Competitiveness Program – IDB Loan No. 3174/OC-AR.     135,818    133,281 
             
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing 2033 used as security in favor of Sedesa (1).     98,091    109,463 
             
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing 2033, for minimum statutory guarantee account required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/13, as amended, of the CNV.     22,052    24,609 
             
·  Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing 2033 securing IBD Loan of the Province of San Juan No. 2763/OC-AR.     4,315    3,902 
             
Subtotal Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities     446,656    442,675 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of
June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

Item (contd.)  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Other financial assets          
           
·  Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the City of Buenos Aires for differences in turnover tax   827    939 
Subtotal other financial assets   827    939 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee          
·  Special guarantee checking accounts opened in BCRA for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities.   11,282,026    8,449,808 
·  Forward purchase for repo transactions   1,374,377    1,223,494 
·  Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions   926,196    916,259 
·  Other guarantee deposits   311,080    1,518,633 
Subtotal Other financial assets delivered as guarantee   13,893,679    12,108,194 
           
Other non-financial assets          
·  Real property related to call options sold   406,551    364,331 
Subtotal Other non-financial assets   406,551    364,331 
Total   14,747,713    12,916,139 

 

(1)As replacement for the preferred shares of former Nuevo Banco Bisel SA to secure to Sedesa the price payment and the fulfillment of all the obligations assumed in the purchase and sale agreement dated May 28, 2007, maturing on August 11, 2021.

 

27.TRUST ACTIVITIES

 

Note 28 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements describes the different trust agreements according to the business purpose sought by the Bank, which may be summarized as follows:

 

27.1Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 the debt securities with investment purposes and certificate of participation in financial trusts total 751,496 and 2,200,281, respectively.

 

According to the latest accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these condensed separate interim financial statements, the corpus assets of the trusts exceed the carrying amount in the related proportions.

 

27.2Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank (Securitization)

 

As June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of these condensed separate interim financial statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SA of this type of trusts amount to 6,641 and 10,398, respectively.

 

27.3Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of these condensed separate interim financial statements, the assets managed by the Bank amount to 1,104,894 and 1,165,868, respectively.

 

27.4Trusts in which the Bank acts as Trustee (Management)

 

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of these condensed separate interim financial statements, the assets managed by the Bank amount to 2,278,725 and 2,208,154, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of
June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

28.COMPLIANCE WITH CNV REGULATIONS

 

Considering Banco Macro SA’s current operations, and according to the different categories of agents established by CNV rules (as per General Resolution 622/2013, as amended), the Bank is registered with this agency as Agent for the Custody of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds (AC PIC FCI, for their acronyms in Spanish) – Depositary Company, comprehensive clearing and settlement agent and trading agent (ALyC and AN – comprehensive, for their acronyms in Spanish), financial trustee Agent (FF, for its acronym in Spanish) and Guarantee Entity (in the process of being registered). Note 29.3 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements describes the number of shares subscribed by third parties and the assets held by the Bank in its capacity as depositary company.

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2020 stated in Unit of Purchasing Power (UVA, for its acronym in Spanish) amounted to 2,164,917,000 and exceeds the minimum amount required by this regulation as of that date, for the different categories of agents in which the Bank is registered, amounting to 1,420,350 UVAs, and the minimum statutory guarantee account required of 710,175 UVA, which the Bank paid-in with government securities as described in note 26 and with cash deposits in BCRA accounts 00285 and 80285 belogning to the Bank.

 

In addition, note 29.2 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements presents the general policy of documents in custody, describing which information has been disclosed and delivered to third parties for custody.

 

29.ACCOUNTING ITEMS THAT IDENTIFY THE COMPLIANCE WITH MINIMUM CASH REQUIREMENTS

 

The items recognized by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for June 2020 are described in note 30 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

30.PENALTIES APPLIED TO THE FINANCIAL ENTITY AND SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS INITIATED BY THE BCRA

 

Note 31 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements describes the penalties applied and the proceedings filed by the BCRA against the Bank, classified as follows:

 

-Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA.
-Penalties applied by the BCRA.
-Penalties applied by the UIF.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects, other than those previous mentioned, should be recorded or disclosed.

 

31.ISSUANCE OF CORPORATE BONDS

 

Note 32 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements describes liabilities for corporate bonds recognized by the Bank as June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, under the terms and values therein expressed.

 

The corporate bond liabilities recorded by Banco Macro SA in these separate financial statements amount to:

 

Corporate Bonds  Original value   Residual face value
as of 06/30/2020
   06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Subordinated Resettable – Class A   USD   400,000,000    USD 400,000,000    28,652,250    27,616,435 
Non-subordinated – Class B   Ps.   4,620,570,000    Ps. 2,889,191,000    2,429,644    3,296,605 
Non-subordinated – Class C   Ps.   3,207,500,000    Ps. 2,413,000,000    2,418,966    2,979,472 
Total             33,500,860    33,892,512 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of
June 30, 2020, unless expressly stated)

 

32.OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS

 

In addition to note 4, the Bank recognizes different off balance sheet transactions, pursuant to the BCRA standards. Below are the amounts of the main off balance sheet transactions as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

Item  06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties   103,406,824    77,530,932 
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)   73,363,379    63,090,394 
Outstanding checks not yet paid   6,489,036    9,111,348 
Checks already deposited and pending clearance   3,301,379    3,427,162 

 

(1)Related to collaterals used to secure loans transactions and other financing, under the applicable rules in force in this matter.

 

33.TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

33.1. Tax claims

 

Note 34.1 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements describes the most relevant claims pending resolution and filed by Federal Public Revenue Agency (AFIP, for its acronym in Spanish) and the tax authorities of the relevant jurisdiction.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the above mentioned proceedings other than those disclosed in these condensed separate interim financial statements.

 

33.2. Other claims

 

Note 34.2. to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements describes the most relevant claims pending resolution and filed by the different consumer´s associations.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the above mentioned proceedings other than those disclosed in these condensed separate interim financial statements.

 

34.RESTRICTION ON DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTION

 

Note 35 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements describes the main legal provisions regulating the restriction on profit distribution.

 

35.CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TRANSPARENCY POLICY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

 

Note 36 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements describes the main guidelines of the Bank as to capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management.

 

36.CHANGES IN THE ARGENTINE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF THE FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL MARKET

 

The international and domestic macroeconomics environments in which the Bank operates, and its impacts are described in note 38 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPATATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of Argentine pesos as of
June 30, 2020)

 

37.EFFECTS OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OUTBREAK

 

In early March 2020, the World Health Organization recognized Coronavirus (Covid-19) as a pandemic. This emergency situation over public health was worldwide expanded and several countries have taken different measures to contain the effects. This situation and the measures adopted have materially affected the international economy activity with different impacts on several countries and business lines and are detailed in note 39 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

38.EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

No other events occurred between the end of the reporting period and the issuance of these condensed separate interim financial statements that may materially affect the financial position or the profit and loss for the period, not disclosed in these condensed separate interim financial statements.

 

39.ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

These condensed separate interim financial statements are presented in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA, as mention in note 3. These accounting standards may not conform with accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

 DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

      Holdings   Position 
      06/30/2020   12/31/2019   06/30/2020 
          Fair           Position         
      Fair   value   Book   Book   without       Final 
Name  Identification  Value   level   amounts   Amounts   Options   Options   position 
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                               
-  Local                                      
Government securities                                      
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos adjustment by CER - Maturity: 07-22-2021  5315              1    11,006,200    4,456,613    11,906,582               11,906,582 
Federal government  bonds in pesos -Private Badlar + 200 PBS- Maturity: 04-03-2022  5480        1    310,975    2,750    432,438         432,438 
Bonds Par denominated in pesos - Maturity: 12-31-2038  45695        1    210,860    193,585    210,860         210,860 
Federal government treasury  bonds in pesos  adjustment by CER- Maturity: 03-18-2022  5491        1    109,282         109,282         109,282 
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033  45696        1    99,135    149,670    113,925         113,925 
Consolidation bonds in pesos  6° Serie at 2%- Maturity: 03-15-2024  2420        1    41,021    80,976    41,021         41,021 
Consolidation bonds in pesos  8° Serie - Maturity: 10-04-2022  2571        1    2,000    31,351    2,000         2,000 
Federal government treasury  bonds in pesos  adjustment by CER- Maturity: 03-06-2023  5324        1    1,940    3,645    1,940         1,940 
Federal government treasury  bonds in pesos  adjustment by CER- Maturity: 03-25-2024  5493        1    388         388         388 
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos at 15.50% - Maturity: 10-17-2026  5320        1    384    583    384         384 
Other                305    20,689    305         305 
Subtotal local government securities                11,782,490    4,939,862    12,819,125         12,819,125 
Private securities                                      
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Secubono Series 191 Class B - Maturity: 07-28-2020  54376        3    15,237    13,702    15,237         15,237 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Chubut Regalías Hidrocarburíferas - Maturity: 07-01-2020  36425        3    12,805    34,298    12,805         12,805 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Secubono Series 191  Class A - Maturity: 06-29-2020  54375        3    11,409    95,804    11,409         11,409 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Secubono Series 191  Class C - Maturity: 08-28-2020  54377        3    6,102    5,479    6,102         6,102 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Accicom personal loans           3    2,458         2,458         2,458 
Values of busines of services public           3    2,076    1,979    2,076         2,076 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Secubono Series 190  Class B - Maturity: 06-29-2020  54319        3    1,543    8,407    1,543         1,543 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Consubond                     402,481                
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Surcos                     119,623                
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts  Agrocap                     107,711                
Other                     136,370                
Subtotal local private securities                51,630    925,854    51,630         51,630 
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                11,834,120    5,865,716    12,870,755         12,870,755 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT A

(continued)

 DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

      Holdings   Position 
      06/30/2020   12/31/2019   06/30/2020 
          Fair           Position         
      Fair   value   Book   Book   without       Final 
Name  Identification  Value   level   amounts   amounts   options   Options   position 
OTHER  DEBT SECURITIES                               
Measured at fair value through other comprehensive income                                           
-  Local                                      
Government securities                                      
National treasury bills BADLAR + 400 Basic points - Maturity: 09-18-2020  5356        1    5,655,602         5,655,602         5,655,602 
National treasury bills at discount in pesos - Maturity: 10-29-2020  5376        2    3,627,321         3,627,321         3,627,321 
National treasury bills at discount in pesos - Maturity: 09-11-2020  5375        1    2,361,251         2,361,251         2,361,251 
National treasury bills at discount in pesos - Maturity: 08-28-2020  5370        1    1,387,524         1,387,524         1,387,524 
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos adjustment by CER - Maturity: 03-25-2023  5492        1    1,188,226         1,188,226         1,188,226 
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos BADLAR + 100 PB - Maturity: 08-05-2021  5360        1    793,186         809,426         809,426 
Treasury bills of Province of Neuquén Series 1 Class 1 - Maturity: 07-29-2020  42185        2    251,140         251,140         251,140 
Treasury bills of Province of Chaco Class 6 - Maturity: 07-24-2020  42196        2    223,474         223,474         223,474 
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033  45696        1    135,329    95,253    135,329         135,329 
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos adjustment by CER - Maturity: 03-25-2024  5493        1    121,147         121,147         121,147 
Other                30,621         30,621         30,621 
Subtotal local government securities                15,774,821    95,253    15,791,061         15,791,061 
Central Bank of Argentina Bills                                      
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 07-21-2020           2    28,498,840         28,498,840         28,498,840 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 07-28-2020           2    26,443,055         26,443,055         26,443,055 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 07-07-2020           2    17,727,376         17,727,376         17,727,376 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 07-14-2020           2    15,951,709         15,951,709         15,951,709 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 07-16-2020           2    6,119,250         6,119,250         6,119,250 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 07-23-2020           2    4,746,162         4,746,162         4,746,162 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 07-02-2020           1    4,389,229         4,389,229         4,389,229 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 07-08-2020           2    1,533,709         1,533,709         1,533,709 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 01-03-2020                     16,791,809                
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 01-07-2020                     12,845,264                
Other                     22,538,766                
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Bills                105,409,330    52,175,839    105,409,330         105,409,330 
Total Other debt securities measured at fair value through  other comprehensive income                121,184,151    52,271,092    121,200,391         121,200,391 
Measured at amortized cost                                      
-  Local                                      
Government securities                                      
Federal government bonds in pesos - Fixed rate 26%  - Maturity: 11-21-2020  5330   10,439,429    2    10,300,879    9,057,928    10,300,879         10,300,879 
Federal government treasury bonds adjustment by CER - Maturity: 08-05-2021  5359   7,433,892    1    6,346,483         6,500,994         6,500,994 
Federal government bonds in pesos 22%  - Maturity: 05-21-2022  5496   4,500,000    2    4,606,388         4,606,388         4,606,388 
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033  45696   507,998    1    327,187    365,118    327,187         327,187 
Federal government treasury bonds adjustment by CER - Maturity: 03-18-2022  5491   231,549    1    218,797         218,797         218,797 
National treasury bills capitalized in pesos - Maturity: 08-29-2020  5341   165,875    1    163,693    1,388,324    163,693         163,693 
Bonds Par denominated in Pesos - Maturity 12-31-2038  45695   59,900    1    24,162    26,271    24,162         24,162 
National treasury bills coupon capitalized in pesos - Maturity: 02-26-2020 (1)  5349                  1,706,372                
National treasury bills capitalized in pesos - Maturity: 05-13-2020 (1)  5343                  1,633,354                
National treasury bills coupon capitalized in pesos - Maturity: 03-11-2020 (1)  5351                  1,003,361                
Other                     1,816,517                
Subtotal local government securities                21,987,589    16,997,245    22,142,100         22,142,100 
Private securities                                      
Corporate Bonds Pan American Energy LLC Class 012 -Maturity: 11-19-2020  54723   165,979    2    164,060         164,060         164,060 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Secubono Series 197 Class A - Maturity: 12-28-2020  54645   109,818    3    94,771         94,771         94,771 
Corporate Bonds BBVA Banco Frances SA Class 027 -Maturity: 08-28-2020  54079   105,389    2    87,786    73,116    87,786         87,786 
Corporate Bonds HSBC Bank Argentina SA Class 007 -Maturity: 12-17-2020  53068   122,076    2    85,774    75,119    85,774         85,774 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Agrocap Class A - Maturity: 09-10-2020  54764   101,472    3    85,249         85,249         85,249 
Corporate Bonds Province of Buenos Aires Bank Class 012 -Maturity: 08-15-2020  42075   91,232    2    84,827    84,987    84,827         84,827 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts  Secubono Series 196 Class A - Maturity: 03-01-2020  54692   92,206    3    79,361         79,361         79,361 
Corporate Bonds YPF Class 043-Maturity: 10-21-2023  50939   94,102    2    74,069    83,721    74,069         74,069 
Corporate Bonds YPF Class 046-Maturity: 03-04-2023  51308   116,018    2    73,148    66,931    73,148         73,148 
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Megabono Series 214 Class A - Maturity: 09-28-2020  54458   77,260    3    69,675    335,075    69,675         69,675 
Other                893,284    2,363,455    893,284         893,284 
Subtotal local private Securities                1,792,004    3,082,404    1,792,004         1,792,004 
Total Other debt securities measured at cost amortized                23,779,593    20,079,649    23,934,104         23,934,104 
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                144,963,744    72,350,741    145,134,495         145,134,495 

 

(1) See Note 38 at condensed consolidated interim financial statements.  

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT A

(continued)

 

 DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

       Holdings   Position 
       06/30/2020   12/31/2019   06/30/2020 
           Fair           Position         
       Fair   value   Book   Book   without       Final 
Name  Identification   Value   level   amounts   amounts   options   Options   position 
Equity Instruments                                                           
Measured at fair value through profit or loss                                        
-  Local                                        
Prisma Medios de Pago SA             3    1,420,696    1,613,816    1,420,696         1,420,696 
Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA             3    112,905    59,016    112,905         112,905 
C.O.E.L.S.A             3    19,511    10,911    19,511         19,511 
Matba Rofex SA             3    14,246    13,119    14,246         14,246 
Sedesa             3    11,682    7,920    11,682         11,682 
Argentina Clearing y Registro S.A.             3    10,331    11,863    10,331         10,331 
AC Inversora SA             3    4,439         4,439         4,439 
Mercado a Término Rosario SA             3    3,477    10,437    3,477         3,477 
Provincanje SA             3    2,435    2,766    2,435         2,435 
Proin SA             3    1,478    1,679    1,478         1,478 
Other                  1,279    1,368    1,279         1,279 
Subtotal local                  1,602,479    1,732,895    1,602,479         1,602,479 
                                         
-  Foreign                                        
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA             1    5,918    10,623    5,918         5,918 
Sociedad de Telecomunicaciones Financieras Interbancarias Mundiales             3    1,590    1,441    1,590         1,590 
Subtotal foreign                  7,508    12,064    7,508         7,508 
                                         
Total measured at fair value through profit or loss                  1,609,987    1,744,959    1,609,987         1,609,987 
                                         
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                  1,609,987    1,744,959    1,609,987         1,609,987 
                                         
TOTAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES                  158,407,851    79,961,416    159,615,237         159,615,237 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT B

 

CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
 BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
COMMERCIAL          
In normal situation   79,269,877    116,047,621 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   2,354,527    3,816,473 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   8,461,715    12,480,042 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   68,453,635    99,751,106 
Subject to special monitoring   1,427,133    292,415 
In observation          
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   945,221      
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   225,003    584 
In negotiation or with financing agreements          
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   113,942    110,031 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   142,967    181,800 
           
Troubled   198,739    80,444 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   44,459      
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   151,738    11,927 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   2,542    68,517 
With high risk of insolvency   1,006,809    1,492,150 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   10,371    9,850 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   307,253    350,787 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   689,185    1,131,513 
Irrecoverable   56,510    6,436 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral        473 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   56,510    5,963 
Subtotal Commercial   81,959,068    117,919,066 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT B

(continued)

 

CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
 BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE          
Performing   154,516,918    139,045,515 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   5,951,798    2,718,561 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   22,519,502    16,219,684 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   126,045,618    120,107,270 
Low risk   389,127    1,877,467 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   3,717    18,949 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   42,379    206,555 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   343,031    1,651,963 
Low risk - in special treatment   9,996      
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   346      
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   9,650      
Medium risk   853,660    1,587,536 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   4,185    15,144 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   63,373    147,663 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   786,102    1,424,729 
High risk   810,265    1,795,269 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   18,341    30,475 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   124,523    150,454 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   667,401    1,614,340 
Irrecoverable   701,847    491,028 
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral   6,289    10,601 
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral   187,528    162,396 
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral   508,030    318,031 
Subtotal consumer and mortgage   157,281,813    144,796,815 
Total   239,240,881    262,715,881 

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual figures as established by the BCRA. The conciliation with the consolidated statement of financial position is listed below:

 

   At 06/30/2020   At 12/31/2019 
 Loans and other financing   227,420,616    250,572,793 
 + Allowances for loans and other financing   7,604,507    5,753,621 
 + Adjustment amortized cost and fair value   63,310    129,276 
 + Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost   732,839    1,250,279 
 + Corporate bonds   1,064,143    1,834,326 
 -  Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value   (90,251)   (61,765)
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities   2,445,717    3,237,351 
Total computable items   239,240,881    262,715,881 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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            EXHIBIT C
             
CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Number of customers  Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Cut off
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   32,002,730    13.38    43,136,832    16.42 
50 next largest customers   25,840,046    10.80    40,496,697    15.41 
100 next largest customers   13,500,846    5.64    17,542,224    6.68 
Other customers   167,897,259    70.18    161,540,128    61.49 
Total (1)   239,240,881    100.00    262,715,881    100.00 

 

(1) See reconciliation in Exhibit B

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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                EXHIBIT D
                 
 BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)
 
       Remaining terms to maturity     
           Over 1 month   Over 3 months   Over 6 months   Over 12 months         
       Up to   and up to   and up to   and up to   and up to   Over     
Item  Matured   1 month   3 months   6 months   12 months   24 months   24 months   Total 
Non-financial government sector        2,473,368    644,078    719,618    1,323,957    2,151,926    1,524,350    8,837,297 
Financial sector        90,730    931,899    223,477    955,859    1,339,813    2,214    3,543,992 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   3,102,664    76,518,449    27,537,568    33,505,050    47,598,704    43,118,846    65,688,966    297,070,247 
                                         
Total   3,102,664    79,082,547    29,113,545    34,448,145    49,878,520    46,610,585    67,215,530    309,451,536 

 

 

 BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

       Remaining terms to maturity     
           Over 1 month   Over 3 months   Over 6 months   Over 12 months         
       Up to   and up to   and up to   and up to   and up to   Over     
Item  Matured   1 month   3 months   6 months   12 months   24 months   24 months   Total 
Non-financial government sector        3,106,275    735,030    868,207    2,086,909    3,439,271    2,295,563    12,531,255 
Financial sector        2,084,815    2,506,569    535,953    717,235    1,014,384    6,210    6,865,166 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   4,100,068    103,025,891    30,344,679    27,541,028    34,401,661    49,612,175    76,542,935    325,568,437 
                                         
Total   4,100,068    108,216,981    33,586,278    28,945,188    37,205,805    54,065,830    78,844,708    344,964,858 

 

This exhibit disclosures contractual future cash flows that include interests and accessories to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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          EXHIBIT F
                         
CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)
                         

   Original
value at
   Total life          Depreciation for the period   Residual
value at the
 
Item  beginning of
fiscal year
   estimated in
years
  Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   Of the
period
   At the end   end of the
period
 
Cost                                           
Real property   24,882,931   50   199,889    28    1,576,984    28    253,507    1,830,463    23,252,329 
Furniture and facilities   3,017,210   10   76,211    448    1,158,431    69    150,390    1,308,752    1,784,221 
Machinery and equipment   4,046,173   5   166,938    23    2,148,727         362,160    2,510,887    1,702,201 
Vehicles   679,586   5   36,323    31,565    560,408    28,589    29,753    561,572    122,772 
Work in progress   992,261       159,061    265,970                        885,352 
Right of use   1,375,727   5   213,671    74,244    336,300    19,035    208,176    525,441    989,713 
Total property, plant and equipment   34,993,888       852,093    372,278    5,780,850    47,721    1,003,986    6,737,115    28,736,588 

 

CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)
                         

   Original
value at
   Total life          Depreciation for the fiscal year   Residual
value at the
 
Item  beginning of
fiscal year
   estimated in
years
  Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   For the
fiscal year
   At the end   end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                           
Real property   23,046,181   50   1,962,987    126,237    1,230,556    98,777    445,205    1,576,984    23,305,947 
Furniture and facilities   2,813,482   10   603,877    400,149    1,302,770    398,237    253,898    1,158,431    1,858,779 
Machinery and equipment   6,372,292   5   714,686    3,040,805    4,402,125    3,037,497    784,099    2,148,727    1,897,446 
Vehicles   672,668   5   110,097    103,179    548,110    52,906    65,204    560,408    119,178 
Work in progress   1,707,314       1,651,568    2,366,621                        992,261 
Right of use       5   1,497,132    121,405         34,698    370,998    336,300    1,039,427 
Total property, plant and equipment (1)   34,611,937       6,540,347    6,158,396    7,483,561    3,622,115    1,919,404    5,780,850    29,213,038 

 

(1) During the fiscal year 2020 and 2019, this item observed transfers to and from property, plant and equipment and/or non current assets held for sale.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT F

(Continued)

 

 CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

  

   Original Value at
beginning
   Useful life            Depreciation for the period   Residual
value at the
 
Item  of fiscal
year
   estimated in
years
   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   For the
period
   At the
end
   end of the
period
 
Cost                                             
Rented properties   183,746    50    1         28,114         1,026    29,140    154,607 
Other investment properties   520,570    50    57,831    3,367    26,993            3,616    30,609    544,425 
Total investment property   704,316         57,832    3,367    55,107         4,642    59,749    699,032 

  

 CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

  Original
Value at
beginning
   Useful life           Depreciation for the fiscal year  Residual
value at
the end
of the  
 
Item  of fiscal
year
   estimated in
years
   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   For the
fiscal year
   At the
end
  fiscal
year
 
Cost                                       
Rented properties   183,746    50              26,060    1    2,055    28,114     155,632  
Other investment properties   429,165    50    362,067    270,662    20,324         6,669    26,993     493,577  
Total investment property   612,911         362,067    270,662    46,384    1    8,724    55,107     649,209  

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT G

 

CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

   

   Original
Value at
beginning
    Useful life           Depreciation for the period    Residual
value at
the end
 
Item  of fiscal
year
   estimated in
years
   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   For the
period
   At the
end
   of the
period
 
Cost                                      
Licenses   1,856,302    5    303,603        760,939         208,163    969,102   1,190,803  
Other intangible assets   5,783,211    5    578,941             2,856,403         575,107    3,431,510   2,930,642  
Total intangible assets (1)   7,639,513         882,544        3,617,342        783,270    4,400,612   4,121,445  

  

CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Original
Value at
beginning
    Useful life           Depreciation for the fiscal year    Residual
value at
the end of
 
Item  of fiscal
year
   estimated in
years
   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   For the
fiscal year
   At the
end
   the fiscal
year
 
Cost                                     
Licenses   2,259,450    5    580,676    983,824    1,393,010    977,290    345,219    760,939   1,095,363  
Other intangible assets   6,875,657    5    1,349,397    2,441,843    4,037,783    2,302,665    1,121,285    2,856,403   2,926,808  
Total intangible assets (1)   9,135,107         1,930,073    3,425,667    5,430,793    3,279,955    1,466,504    3,617,342   4,022,171  

 

(1) During the fiscal year 2020 and 2019, transfers was produced between different lines of this item, that producing differences between amounts at the end of the year and the beginning another, without implying modifications of the total item.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT H 

 

 DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

  

   06/30/2020   12/31/2019 
Number of customers  Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   69,906,819    17.67    28,244,885    9.48 
50 next largest customers   28,928,099    7.31    14,346,961    4.81 
100 next largest customers   16,054,854    4.06    10,881,193    3.65 
Other customers   280,836,172    70.96    244,610,057    82.06 
                     
Total   395,725,944    100.00    298,083,096    100.00 

  

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT I

 

BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

  

    Remaining terms to maturity      
Item   Up to 1
month
    Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
    Over 3
months and
up to 6 months
    Over 6
months
and up
to 12 months
    Over 12
months
and up to
24 months
   Over 24
months
    Total 
Deposits  353,196,467   38,775,106   5,995,690   901,414   55,582   2,101   398,926,360 
                                    
From the non-financial government sector   53,000,505    6,916,337    353,895    259              60,270,996 
From the financial sector   349,444                             349,444 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   299,846,518    31,858,769    5,641,795    901,155    55,582    2,101    338,305,920 
                                    
Derivative instruments   129         37                   166 
                                    
Repo transactions   1,274,773                             1,274,773 
                                    
Other financial institutions   1,274,773                             1,274,773 
                                    
Other financial liabilities   25,990,569    51,449    17,142    24,755    144,912    10,422    26,239,249 
                                    
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   543,569    63,522    283,374    109,371    106,388    14,042    1,120,266 
                                    
Issued corporate bonds   161,636         417,150    3,028,140    2,793,793         6,400,719 
                                    
Subordinated corporate bonds             951,142    951,143    1,997,117    37,595,775    41,495,177 
                                    
Total   381,167,143    38,890,077    7,664,535    5,014,823    5,097,792    37,622,340    475,456,710 

 

This exhibit discloses contractual future cash flows that include interests and accessories to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT I

(Continued)

 

BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1
month
   Over
1 month
and up to
3 months
   Over
3 months
and up to
6 months
   Over
6 months
and up to
12 months
   Over
12 months
and up to
24 months
   Over
24 months
   Total 
Deposits   265,760,746    29,665,943    3,945,221    1,167,267    60,812    25,754    300,625,743 
                                    
From the non-financial government sector   19,169,186    883,993    48,569    2,363              20,104,111 
From the financial sector   356,868                             356,868 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   246,234,692    28,781,950    3,896,652    1,164,904    60,812    25,754    280,164,764 
                                    
Derivative instruments   332,983    387,520    152,725                   873,228 
                                    
Repo transactions   1,138,901                             1,138,901 
                                    
Other financial institutions   1,138,901                             1,138,901 
                                    
Other financial liabilities   21,060,847    110,576    117,462    190,292    368,558    488,162    22,335,897 
                                    
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   1,171,260    942,901    171,050    111,532    192,719    52,045    2,641,507 
                                    
Issued corporate bonds   363,817         584,983    839,999    3,821,462    3,509,468    9,119,729 
                                    
Subordinated corporate bonds             918,495    918,497    1,836,992    37,315,432    40,989,416 
                                    
Total   289,828,554    31,106,940    5,889,936    3,227,587    6,280,543    41,390,861    377,724,421 

 

This exhibit discloses contractual future cash flows that include interests and accessories to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT J

 

 CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Amounts at
beginning of
       Decreases   Monetary effects
generated by
     
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   06/30/2020 
Provisions for eventual commitments   19,620    8,218                 6,694    (2,049)   19,095 
For  Administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   816                   (98)   718 
Other   1,653,381    510,711         359,944    (209,660)   1,594,488 
Total Provisions   1,673,817    518,929         366,638    (211,807)   1,614,301 

 

 CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Amounts at
beginning of
       Decreases   Monetary effects
generated by
     
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   provisions   12/31/2019 
Provisions for eventual commitments   18,750    9,162              (8,292)   19,620 
For  Administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   1,254                   (438)   816 
Other   1,826,347    1,500,981    961,780    30,643    (681,524)   1,653,381 
Total Provisions   1,846,351    1,510,143    961,780    30,643    (690,254)   1,673,817 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT K

 

COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

Shares   Capital Stock 
   Stock       Votes per   Issued   In     
Class  number   Face value   share   outstanding   treasury   Paid in 
Registered common stock A   11,235,670   1   5    11,236               11,236 
Registered common stock B   628,177,738   1   1    628,177         628,177 
Total   639,413,408            639,413         639,413 

 

COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

Shares    Capital Stock 
   Stock        Votes per    Issued   In     
Class  number   Face value    share    outstanding   treasury   Paid in 
Registered common stock A   11,235,670   1    5     11,236               11,236 
Registered common stock B   628,177,738   1    1     628,177         628,177 
                               
Total   639,413,408              639,413         639,413 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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EXHIBIT L

 

 FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND DECEMBER 31, 2019

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   06/30/2020     
   Total parent
company and
   Total per currency   12/31/2019 
Item  local branches   US dollar   Euro   Real   Other   Total 
ASSETS                              
Cash and deposits in banks   69,813,174    69,401,031    291,876    15,618    104,649    76,871,262 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   12,805    12,805                   280,855 
Other financial assets   3,926,034    3,926,034                   4,158,931 
Loans and other financing   29,280,147    29,280,147                   43,933,190 
Non-financial Public Sector                              
Other financial institutions   59,460    59,460                   690,858 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   29,220,687    29,220,687                   43,242,332 
Other debt securities   85,249    85,249                     
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   2,125,124    2,125,124                   3,269,339 
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   7,508    7,508                   12,064 
Investments in associates and joint ventures   2,241,039    2,241,039                   2,250,871 
TOTAL ASSETS   107,491,080    107,078,937    291,876    15,618    104,649    130,776,512 
LIABILITIES                              
Deposits   66,507,225    66,507,225                   89,979,656 
Non-financial government sector   3,377,614    3,377,614                   4,532,717 
Financial sector   269,152    269,152                   261,177 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   62,860,459    62,860,459                   85,185,762 
Other financial liabilities   3,779,710    3,675,813    91,611         12,286    3,959,432 
Financing from the Central Bank and other financial institutions   709,680    709,680                   2,323,514 
Subordinated corporate bonds   28,652,250    28,652,250                   27,616,435 
Other non-financial liabilities   22,911    22,911                   16,303 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   99,671,776    99,567,879    91,611         12,286    123,895,340 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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                                EXHIBIT O
                                 
 DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

Type of contract  Purpose of the
transactions
performed
  Underlying
asset
  Type of settlement  Negotiation
environment or
counter-party
  Originally
agreed weighted
monthly
average term
(in moths)
   Residual
weighted
monthly
average term
(in moths)
   Weighted
daily average
term
settlement of
differences
(in days)
   Amount (*)  
 Futures    Intermediation - own account    Foreign currency    Daily settlement of differences    ROFEX (over-the-counter electronic market)                                  1,344,411    
                                 
 Forwards    Intermediation - own account    Foreign currency    Maturity settlement of differences    Over The Counter  - Residents in Argentina – Non-financial sector        6           2           30           1,542,982   
                                 
 Repo transactions    Intermediation - own account    Local government securities     With delivery of underlying asset    Other countries of local          1           1           -           78,361,478   
                                 
 Options    Intermediation - own account    Other      With delivery of underlying asset    Over The Counter  - Residents in Argentina        24           10           -           562,936   

 

(*) Related to the valuation of the underlying traded, exposed in absolute value.                    

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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  EXHIBIT Q
   
  BREAKDOWN  OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Net financial Income/ (Loss) 
   Mandatory measurement 
Items   Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
06/30/2019
 
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss                
Gain / (loss) from government securities   2,060,461    3,479,245    (41,682)   152,518 
Gain from private securities   38,694    132,423    177,485    373,916 
Gain / (loss) from derivative financial instruments                    
   Forward transactions   19,024    56,970    (19,334)   457,616 
Gain / (loss) from other financial assets   18,953    1,414    (2,913)   (297)
Gain / (loss)from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   81,316    176,579    (1,592)   2,156,328 
Loss from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (*)   (4,241,894)   (10,321,320)   (12,978,526)   (24,735,762)
Total   (2,023,446)   (6,474,689)   (12,866,562)   (21,595,681)

 

(*) Includes reclassifications of instruments classified at fair value through other comprehensive income that were derecognized or charged or charged during the period.

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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  EXHIBIT Q
  (Continued)
BREAKDOWN  OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

   Net financial income / (Loss) 
Interest and adjustment for the
application of the effective interest rate
of financial assets measured at
amortized cost
  Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
06/30/2019
 
Interest income                
for cash and bank deposits   14,111    78,292    51,180    102,200 
for government securities   1,019,191    2,813,722    789,482    1,618,773 
for private securities   346,512    961,769         2,185 
for loans and other financing                    
  Non-financial public sector   388,344    973,495    173,610    497,181 
  Financial sector   249,993    515,423    521,741    1,333,701 
  Non-financial private sector                    
     Overdrafts   2,861,358    7,142,895    2,547,630    5,619,622 
     Documents   912,840    2,254,153    1,601,085    3,565,613 
     Mortgage loans   1,491,095    3,384,914    2,462,321    4,599,361 
     Pledge loans   96,362    208,643    183,100    392,908 
     Personal loans   6,972,854    13,989,064    8,816,767    18,250,188 
     Credit cards   2,278,831    5,161,816    3,932,068    8,126,960 
     Financial leases   11,450    30,212    59,117    127,896 
     Other   2,767,538    4,859,868    1,325,236    2,833,302 
for repo transactions                    
  Central Bank of Argentina   1,465,258    1,804,575    (2)   15,929 
  Other financial institutions   935    45,005    2,367,109    2,878,442 
Total   20,876,672    44,223,846    24,830,444    49,964,261 
Interest expenses                    
for deposits                    
  Non-financial private sector                    
    Checking accounts   (111,340)   (238,132)   (76,921)   (275,315)
    Saving accounts   (123,038)   (276,580)   (224,336)   (382,035)
    Time deposits and investments accounts   (8,426,569)   (17,373,408)   (19,617,048)   (36,542,321)
for Financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   (14,028)   (37,302)   (91,651)   (161,885)
For repo transactions                    
   Other financial institutions   (20,158)   (89,281)   (158,887)   (272,869)
for other financial liabilities   (11,612)   (33,781)   (38,296)   (88,894)
Issued corporate bonds   (358,867)   (659,019)   (690,075)   (1,427,674)
for subordinated corporate bonds   (497,846)   (980,761)   (456,479)   (913,261)
Total   (9,563,458)   (19,688,264)   (21,353,693)   (40,064,254)

 

Jorge Horacio Brito
Chairperson

 

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  EXHIBIT Q
  (Continued)
  BREAKDOWN  OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

Interest and
adjustment for the
application of the  
  Income for the period   Other comprehensive income   Income for the period   Other comprehensive income 
effective interest rate
of financial assets
measured at fair vale
through other
comprehensive income
  Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2020
   Accumulated
from
beginning
of year up to
06/30/2020
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning
of year up to
06/30/2019
   Quarter
ended
06/30/2019
   Accumulated
from
beginning
of year up to
06/30/2019
 
From debt government securities   8,652,455    17,848,933    705,638    (414,630)   21,157,654    35,729,381    156,578    1,795 
Total   8,652,455    17,848,933    705,638    (414,630)   21,157,654    35,729,381    156,578    1,795 

  

   Income for the period 
Commissions income 

Quarter ended

06/30/2020

  

Accumulated from beginning

of year up to 06/30/2020

  

Quarter ended

06/30/2019

   Accumulated from beginning of year up to 06/30/2019 
Commissions related to obligations   2,641,090    5,419,138    3,088,820    6,524,260 
Commissions related to credits   83,747    100,460    57,489    97,327 
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees   187    325    352    3,957 
Commissions related to securities value   29,397    52,872    39,319    73,154 
Commissions to credit cards   1,747,729    3,575,642    1,619,557    3,417,144 
Commissions to insurances   334,810    660,010    341,390    708,690 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   109,084    200,844    139,549    260,422 
Total   4,946,044    10,009,291    5,286,476    11,084,954 

 

   Loss for the period 
Commissions expenses  Quarter ended 06/30/2020   Accumulated from beginning of year up to 06/30/2020   Quarter ended 06/30/2019   Accumulated from beginning of year up to 06/30/2019 
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions   (26,854)   (48,951)   (28,211)   (43,146)
Other                    
Commissions paid ATM exchange   (212,546)   (488,371)   (181,465)   (361,243)
Checkbooks commissions and compensating cameras   (81,334)   (168,413)   (96,107)   (187,911)
Commissions Credit cards and foreign trade   (39,204)   (110,549)   (100,648)   (205,298)
    (359,938)   (816,284)   (406,431)   (797,598)

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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                  EXHIBIT R
                   
VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

           ECL of remanent life of financial asset         
Item  Amounts at beginning of the fiscal year   ECL of the next 12 months   Financial instruments with a significant increase in credit risk   Financial instruments with impairment   Effect monetary generated for provisions   06/30/2020 
Other financial assets   11,709    8,580            (1,402)   18,887 
Loans and other financing   5,753,621    1,350,356    898,878    290,168    (688,516)   7,604,507 
Other financial institutions   31,348    (2,821)           (3,752)   24,775 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
 Overdrafts   876,624    (3,899)   38,008    194,606    (104,901)   1,000,438 
 Documents   417,222    8,824    968    12,339    (49,928)   389,425 
 Mortgage loans   435,111    30,533    74,279    (23,263)   (52,068)   464,592 
 Pledge loans   146,593    (1,229)   3,987    17,521    (17,542)   149,330 
 Personal loans   2,087,143    216,152    370,458    219,567    (249,762)   2,643,558 
 Credit cards   900,861    553,156    274,475    38,208    (107,803)   1,658,897 
     Financial leases   6,078    (2,061)   2,030    143    (727)   5,463 
     Other   852,641    551,701    134,673    (168,953)   (102,033)   1,268,029 
Eventual commitments   19,620    2,283    (2,710)   2,250    (2,348)   19,095 
Other debt securities   2,201    3,040              (263)   4,978 
Total allowances   5,787,151    1,364,259    896,168    292,418    (692,529)   7,647,467 

  

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019
(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 39)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in terms of purchasing power of pesos as of June 30, 2020, except that indicated otherwise)

 

           ECL of remanent life of financial asset         
Item 

Amounts at

beginning of the

fiscal year

  

ECL of the

next 12 months

  

Financial instruments

with a significant

increase in credit risk

  

Financial

instruments with

impairment

  

Effect monetary

generated for provisions

   12/31/2019 
Other financial assets       11,709                 11,709 
Loans and other financing   6,760,681    507,481    135,876    715,361    (2,365,778)   5,753,621 
Eventual commitments   18,750    1,005    6,428        (6,563)   19,620 
Other debts securities        2,201                   2,201 
Total allowances   6,779,431    522,396    142,304    715,361    (2,372,341)   5,787,151 

 

Jorge Horacio Brito

Chairperson

 

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REVIEW REPORT ON CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

To the Directors of

BANCO MACRO S.A.

CUIT (Argentine tax identification number): 30-50001008-4

Registered office: Avenida Eduardo Madero 1182

Buenos Aires City

 

I.Report on the financial statements

 

Introduction

 

1.We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. and its subsidiaries (“the Bank”), which comprise: (a) the consolidated statement of financial position as of June 30, 2020, (b) the consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income for the three and six months periods ended June 30, 2020, the changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended, and (c) explanatory notes and other supplementary information.

 

Responsibility of the Bank’s Board of Directors and Management in connection with the financial statements

 

2.The Bank’s Board of Directors and Management are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. in accordance with the accounting framework established by the Central Bank of Argentina (“BCRA”), which, as indicated in note 3. to the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1., is based on International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), and in particular for the condensed interim financial statements on the International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34 "Interim Financial Reporting", as those standards were issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (“FACPCE” for its Spanish acronym), subject to the exceptions established by the BCRA that are explained in the aforementioned note. The Bank’s Board of Directors and Management are also responsible for the internal control they may deem necessary to allow the interim consolidated financial statements to be prepared free of material misstatements, whether due to errors or irregularities.

 

Auditor’s responsibility

 

3.Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. based on our review, which was performed in accordance with the standards established by FACPCE Technical Resolution No. 37 and with the “Minimum external auditing standards” issued by the BCRA, applicable to the review of interim financial statements, and in compliance with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the Bank’s annual financial statements. A review of interim financial statements consists of making inquiries, mainly to the persons in charge of accounting and financial matters, as well as applying analytical procedures and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit of financial statements; therefore, we cannot obtain reasonable assurance that we will become aware of all the material issues that may arise in an audit. Therefore, we do not express an audit opinion.

 

 

2

 

Conclusion

 

4.Based on our review, we have not become aware of anything that may lead us to believe that the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. have not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA mentioned in paragraph 2.

 

Emphasis on certain aspects disclosed in the financial statements and other issues

 

5.     We would like to draw attention to the information contained in the following notes to the consolidated financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1.:

 

(a)Note 3. “Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards”, section “Applicable Accounting Standards”, in which the Entity indicates (i) that it has not applied section 5.5 “Impairment” of the IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” to financial assets that comprise exposures to the public sector, which were temporarily excluded from that application by Communication “A” 6847 of the BCRA, and (ii) that although it is in process of quantifying the effects that the full application of the mentioned standard would have on the financial statements, the Entity considers that these effects could be significant.

 

(b)Note 3. “Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards”, section "Applicable Accounting Standards", in which the Entity discloses that (i) for the purposes of measuring a holding of equity instruments in particular at fair value, it has applied the items required by the BCRA through a Memorandum dated April 29, 2019, and (ii) that although it is in process of quantifying the difference between the value that arises from what is mentioned in point (i) above and the fair value determined in accordance with the application of IFRS as of June 30, 2020, the Entity estimates that these effects could be significant.

 

These aspects do not modify the conclusion expressed in paragraph 4, but must be taken into account by those users who use IFRS for the interpretation of the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1.

 

6.As further explained in note 41. to the consolidated financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1., certain accounting practices used by the Bank to prepare the accompanying financial statements conform with the accounting framework established by the BCRA but may not conform with the accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

Other matters

 

7.We also issued a separate report on the condensed separate interim financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. as of the same date and for the same period indicated in paragraph 1.

 

 

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II.Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

 

8.     In compliance with current legal requirements, we further report that:

 

(a)The financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1., as mentioned in note 3. thereto, are in process of being transcribed into the Books of Accounts of BANCO MACRO S.A. and, based on our review, we have not become aware of anything that may lead us to believe that these financial statements have not been prepared, in all material respects, in conformity with the applicable Argentine Business Associations Law provisions and Argentine Securities Commission (“CNV”) regulations.

 

(b)The condensed separate interim financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. as of June 30, 2020, arise from the accounting books kept, in all formal respects, pursuant to current legal requirements.

 

(c)As of June 30, 2020, the liabilities accrued from employee and employer contributions to the Integrated Pension Fund System, as recorded in the Bank’s books, amounted to Ps. 341,063,479, none of which was due and payable as of that date.

 

Buenos Aires City,

August 31, 2020

 

  PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS S.R.L.
  C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Vol. 1 – Fo. 13
   
  CARLOS M. SZPUNAR
  Partner
  Certified Public Accountant (U.B.A.)
  C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Vol. 192 – Fo. 110

 

 

 

 

REVIEW REPORT ON CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  

To the Directors of

BANCO MACRO S.A.

CUIT (Argentine tax identification number): 30-50001008-4

Registered office: Avenida Eduardo Madero 1182

Buenos Aires City

 

I.Report on the financial statements

 

Introduction

 

1.We have reviewed the accompanying condensed separate interim financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. (“the Bank”), which comprise: (a) the separate statement of financial position as of June 30, 2020, (b) the separate statements of income and other comprehensive income for the three and six months periods ended June 30, 2020, the changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended, and (c) explanatory notes and other supplementary information.

 

Responsibility of the Bank’s Board of Directors and Management in connection with the financial statements

 

2.The Bank’s Board of Directors and Management are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. in accordance with the accounting framework established by the Central Bank of Argentina (“BCRA”), which, as indicated in note 3. to the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1., is based on International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), and in particular for the condensed interim financial statements on the International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34 "Interim Financial Reporting", as those standards were issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (“FACPCE” for its Spanish acronym), subject to the exceptions established by the BCRA that are explained in the aforementioned note. The Bank’s Board of Directors and Management are also responsible for the internal control they may deem necessary to allow the interim separate financial statements to be prepared free of material misstatements, whether due to errors or irregularities.

 

Auditor’s responsibility

 

3.Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. based on our review, which was performed in accordance with the standards established by FACPCE Technical Resolution No. 37 and with the “Minimum external auditing standards” issued by the BCRA, applicable to the review of interim financial statements, and in compliance with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the Bank’s annual financial statements. A review of interim financial statements consists of making inquiries, mainly to the persons in charge of accounting and financial matters, as well as applying analytical procedures and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit of financial statements; therefore, we cannot obtain reasonable assurance that we will become aware of all the material issues that may arise in an audit. Therefore, we do not express an audit opinion.

 

 

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Conclusion

 

4.Based on our review, we have not become aware of anything that may lead us to believe that the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. have not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA mentioned in paragraph 2.

 

Emphasis on certain aspects disclosed in the financial statements and other issues

 

5.We would like to draw attention to the information contained in the following notes to the separate financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1.:

 

(a)Note 3. “Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards”, section “Applicable Accounting Standards”, in which the Entity indicates (i) that it has not applied section 5.5 “Impairment” of the IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” to financial assets that comprise exposures to the public sector, which were temporarily excluded from that application by Communication “A” 6847 of the BCRA, and (ii) that although it is in process of quantifying the effects that the full application of the mentioned standard would have on the financial statements, the Entity considers that these effects could be significant.

 

(b)Note 3. “Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards”, section "Applicable Accounting Standards ", in which the Entity discloses that (i) for the purposes of measuring a holding of equity instruments in particular at fair value, it has applied the items required by the BCRA through a Memorandum dated April 29, 2019, and (ii) that although it is in process of quantifying the difference between the value that arises from what is mentioned in point (i) above and the fair value determined in accordance with the application of IFRS as of June 30, 2020, the Entity estimates that these effects could be significant.

 

These aspects do not modify the conclusion expressed in paragraph 4, but must be taken into account by those users who use IFRS for the interpretation of the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1.

 

6.As further explained in note 39. to the separate financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1., certain accounting practices used by the Bank to prepare the accompanying financial statements conform with the accounting framework established by the BCRA but may not conform with the accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

Other matters

 

7.We also issued a separate report on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. and its subsidiaries as of the same date and for the same period indicated in paragraph 1.

 

 

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II.Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

 

8.     In compliance with current legal requirements, we further report that:

 

(a)Based on our review, we have not become aware of anything that may lead us to believe that the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. have not been prepared, in all material respects, in conformity with the applicable Argentine Business Associations Law provisions and Argentine Securities Commission (“CNV”) regulations.

 

(b)The financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. as mentioned in note 3. thereto, are in process of being transcribed into the Books of Accounts of BANCO MACRO S.A. and arise from the accounting books kept, in all formal respects, pursuant to current legal requirements.

 

(c)As of June 30, 2020, the liabilities accrued from employee and employer contributions to the Integrated Pension Fund System, as recorded in the Bank’s books, amounted to Ps. 341,063,479, none of which was due and payable as of that date.

 

(d)As of June 30, 2020, as stated in note 28. to the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1., the Bank carries shareholders’ equity and a statutory guarantee account to eligible assets that exceed the minimum amounts required by relevant CNV regulations for the categories indicated in the abovementioned note.

 

Buenos Aires City,

August 31, 2020

 

  PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS S.R.L.
  C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Vol. 1 – Fo. 13
   
  CARLOS M. SZPUNAR
  Partner
  Certified Public Accountant (U.B.A.)
  C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Vol. 192 – Fo. 110

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.

 

Date: November 19, 2020

 

  MACRO BANK INC.
     
  By: /s/ Jorge Francisco Scarinci
  Name:   Jorge Francisco Scarinci
  Title: Chief Financial Officer