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

June 11, 2024

Commission File Number: 001-32827

MACRO BANK INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Avenida Eduardo Madero 1182

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1106 ACY

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 ¨

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 ¨ 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):

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BANCO MACRO SA

Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023 together with the Audit Report issued by the Independent Auditor

BANCO MACRO SA

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

CONTENT

Cover sheet

Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated statement of financial position

Consolidated statement of income

Consolidated statement of other comprehensive income

Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity

Consolidated statement of cash flows

Notes to the consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1: Corporate information

Note 2: Operations of the Bank

Note 3: Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards

Note 4: Contingent transactions

Note 5: Derivative financial instruments

Note 6: Repo transactions and securities - guaranteed

Note 7: Other financial assets

Note 8: Loans and other financing

Note 9: Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss

Note 10: Financial assets delivered as guarantee

Note 11: Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss – Prisma Medios de Pago SA

Note 12: Fair value quantitative and qualitative disclosures

Note 13: Business combinations

Note 14: Investments in associates and joint arrangements

Note 15: Other non-financial assets

Note 16: Related parties

Note 17: Deposits

Note 18: Other financial liabilities

Note 19: Leases

Note 20: Provisions

Note 21: Other non-financial liabilities

Note 22: Employee benefits payable

Note 23: Analysis of financial assets to be recovered and financial liabilities to be settled

Note 24: Disclosures by operating segment

Note 25: Income tax

Note 26: Commissions income

Note 27: Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency

Note 28: Other operating income

Note 29: Employee benefits

BANCO MACRO SA

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

CONTENT (contd.)

Notes to the consolidated Financial Statements (contd.)

Note 30: Administrative expenses

Note 31: Other operating expenses

Note 32: Additional disclosures in the statement of cash flows

Note 33: Capital stock

Note 34: Earnings per share – Dividends

Note 35: Deposit guarantee insurance

Note 36: Restricted assets

Note 37: Trust activities

Note 38: Compliance with CNV regulations

Note 39: Accounting items that identify the compliance with minimum cash requirements

Note 40: Penalties applied to the Bank and summary proceedings initiated by the BCRA

Note 41: Corporate bonds issuance

Note 42: Off balance sheet transactions

Note 43: Tax and other claims

Note 44: Restriction on dividends distribution

Note 45: Capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management

Note 46: Changes in the Argentine macroeconomic environment and financial and capital markets

Note 47: Events after reporting period

Note 48: Accounting principles – explanation added for translation into English

Consolidated exhibits

Exhibit A: Detail of government and private securities

Exhibit B: Classification of loans and other financing by situation and collateral received

Exhibit C: Concentration of loans and financing facilities

Exhibit D: Breakdown of loans and other financing by terms

Exhibit E: Detailed information on interest in other companies

Exhibit F: Change of property, plant and equipment

Exhibit G: Change in intangible assets

Exhibit H: Deposit concentration

Exhibit I: Breakdown of financial liabilities for residual terms

Exhibit J: Changes in provisions

Exhibit L: Foreign currency amounts

Exhibit N: Credit assistance to related parties

Exhibit P: Categories of financial assets and liabilities

Exhibit Q: Breakdown of statement of income

Exhibit R: Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowances for uncollectibility risk

BANCO MACRO SA

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

CONTENT (contd.)

Separate Financial Statements

Separate Financial Statements

Notes to the separate Financial Statements

Separate exhibits

Earnings distribution proposal

Reports

Audit Report issued by the Independent Auditor on consolidated Financial Statements

Audit Report issued by the Independent Auditor on separate Financial Statements

BANCO MACRO SA

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 (Argentine regulatory agency of business associations): 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.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Items	Notes	Exhibits	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
ASSETS
Cash and deposits in banks	12	P		1,203,105,095		778,796,544
Cash				397,357,431		85,987,793
Central Bank of Argentina				515,946,216		446,952,618
Other local and foreign entities				289,745,411		245,818,395
Other				56,037		37,738
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss	12	A and P		1,752,113,837		657,238,645
Derivative financial instruments	5 and 12	P		13,143,270		133,591
Repo transactions	6 and 12	P		615,582,382		192,852,624
Other financial assets	7, 9 and 12	P and R		201,381,389		180,443,674
Loans and other financing	8, 9 and 12	B, C, D, P and R		1,833,658,873		1,864,089,360
Non-financial public sector				4,716,730		6,872,565
Other financial entities				9,965,075		2,887,593
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents				1,818,977,068		1,854,329,202
Other debt securities	9 and 12	A, P and R		431,793,310		2,296,650,152
Financial assets delivered as guarantee	10, 12 and 36	P		132,892,258		95,353,885
Current income tax assets	25			877,771
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss	11 and 12	A and P		3,213,841		2,614,136
Investments in associates and joint arrangements	14	E		1,685,111		3,555,025
Property, plant and equipment		F		356,787,386		317,211,464
Intangible assets		G		75,170,628		54,308,754
Deferred income tax assets	25			995,545		229,096
Other non-financial assets	15			54,782,584		38,779,189
Non-current assets held for sale				41,888,837		27,579,033
TOTAL ASSETS				6,719,072,117		6,509,835,172

	Jorge Pablo Brito
1	Chairperson

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Items	Notes	Exhibits	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
LIABILITIES
Deposits	12 and 17	H, I and P		3,370,240,610		4,033,959,266
Non-financial public sector				187,100,670		342,399,722
Financial sector				20,185,431		5,148,961
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents				3,162,954,509		3,686,410,583
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss	12	I and P		13,825,475		1,638,088
Derivative financial instruments	5 and 12	I and P		2,837,879		7,382
Repo transactions	6 and 12	I and P		23,601,328
Other financial liabilities	12 and 18	I and P		374,491,943		420,684,684
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions	12	I and P		19,799,011		7,627,436
Issued corporate bonds	12 and 41	I and P		58,864,013		8,456,451
Current income tax liabilities	25			213,883,957		33,785,982
Subordinated corporate bonds	12 and 41	I and P		328,227,793		224,617,825
Provisions	20	J and R		8,743,500		8,448,732
Deferred income tax liabilities	25			45,741,546		41,349,327
Other non-financial liabilities	21			214,185,225		133,311,398
TOTAL LIABILITIES				4,674,442,280		4,913,886,571
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Capital stock	33			639,413		639,413
Non-capital contributions				12,429,781		12,429,781
Capital adjustments				567,267,912		567,267,912
Earnings reserved				835,647,460		880,799,380
Unappropriated retained earnings				609,801		425,403
Accumulated other comprehensive income				40,265,479		97,741
Net income for the fiscal year				587,304,104		134,025,236
Net shareholders’ equity attributable to controlling interests				2,044,163,950		1,595,684,866
Net shareholders’ equity attributable to non-controlling interests				465,887		263,735
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY				2,044,629,837		1,595,948,601
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES				6,719,072,117		6,509,835,172

Notes 1 to 48 to the consolidated Financial Statements and exhibits A to J, L, N and P to R are an integral part of the consolidated Financial Statements.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
2	Chairperson

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Items	Notes	Exhibits	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Interest income		Q		2,450,647,686			1,907,263,992
Interest expense		Q		(1,621,299,160	)		(956,458,308	)
Net interest income				829,348,526			950,805,684
Commissions income	26	Q		245,712,549			234,809,397
Commissions expense		Q		(24,943,882	)		(23,086,499	)
Net commissions income				220,768,667			211,722,898
Subtotal (Net interest income plus Net commissions income)				1,050,117,193			1,162,528,582
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss		Q		970,247,664			148,997,975
Profit from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost				342,331			528,229
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency	27			798,217,991			193,924,698
Other operating income	28			72,890,272			65,945,419
Credit loss expense on financial assets				(45,944,828	)		(20,423,530	)
Net operating income				2,845,870,623			1,551,501,373
Employee benefits	29			(278,509,138	)		(241,771,572	)
Administrative expenses	30			(164,225,989	)		(121,933,757	)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets		F and G		(58,098,766	)		(47,485,393	)
Other operating expenses	31			(321,304,050	)		(233,533,961	)
Operating income				2,023,732,680			906,776,690
Income / (loss) from associates and joint arrangements	14			155,403,295			(353,496	)
Loss on net monetary position				(1,309,053,478	)		(711,794,224	)
Income before tax on continuing operations				870,082,497			194,628,970
Income tax on continuing operations	25.c)			(282,427,652	)		(60,581,675	)
Net income from continuing operations				587,654,845			134,047,295
Net income for the fiscal year				587,654,845			134,047,295
Net income for the fiscal year attributable to controlling interests				587,304,104			134,025,236
Net income for the fiscal year attributable to non-controlling interest				350,741			22,059

	Jorge Pablo Brito
3	Chairperson

CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS PER SHARE

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Items	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders		587,304,104		134,025,236
Plus: Potential dilutive effect inherent to common shares
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders adjusted for dilution		587,304,104		134,025,236
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the fiscal year		639,413		639,413
Plus: Weighted average of additional common shares with dilutive effects
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the fiscal year adjusted for dilution		639,413		639,413
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)		918.5051		209.6067

	Jorge Pablo Brito
4	Chairperson

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Items	Notes	Exhibits	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Net income for the fiscal year				587,654,845			134,047,295
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss
Foreign currency translation differences from Financial Statements conversion				9,758,855			(2,238,986	)
Foreign currency translation differences for the fiscal year				9,758,855			(2,238,986	)
Profit or loss from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))				30,408,883			(15,071,892	)
Profit or loss for the fiscal year from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)		Q		47,129,040			(9,583,974	)
Adjustment for reclassification for the fiscal year				(67,425	)		(13,104,724	)
Income tax	25.c)			(16,652,732	)		7,616,806
Total other comprehensive income / (loss) that will be reclassified to profit or loss				40,167,738			(17,310,878	)
Total other comprehensive income / (loss)				40,167,738			(17,310,878	)
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year				627,822,583			116,736,417
Total comprehensive income attributable to controlling interests				627,471,842			116,714,358
Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests				350,741			22,059

Notes 1 to 48 to the consolidated Financial Statements and exhibits A to J, L, N and P to R are an integral part of the consolidated Financial Statements.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
5	Chairperson

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

		Capital stock	Non-capital contributions		Other Comprehensive Income			Earnings Reserved
Changes	Notes	Outstanding shares	Additional paid-in capital	Capital adjustments	Accumulated foreign currency translation difference from Financial Statements conversion	Other		Legal	Other		Unappropriated retained earnings		Total controlling interests		Total non-controlling interests		Total Equity
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year		639,413	12,429,781	567,267,912	1,401,533	(1,303,792	)	315,909,259	564,890,121		134,450,639		1,595,684,866		263,735		1,595,948,601
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year
-     Net income for the fiscal year											587,304,104		587,304,104		350,741		587,654,845
-     Other comprehensive income for the fiscal year					9,758,855	30,408,883							40,167,738				40,167,738
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2023
-     Legal reserve								26,805,049			(26,805,049	)
-     Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization	34								(71,956,969	)	(105,127,845	)	(177,084,814	)			(177,084,814	)
-     Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests											(1,907,944	)	(1,907,944	)			(1,907,944	)
-     Other changes															(148,589	)	(148,589	)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year		639,413	12,429,781	567,267,912	11,160,388	29,105,091		342,714,308	492,933,152		587,913,905		2,044,163,950		465,887		2,044,629,837

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

		Capital stock	Non-capital contributions		Other Comprehensive Income				Earnings Reserved
Changes	Notes	Outstanding shares	Additional paid-in capital	Capital adjustments	Accumulated foreign currency translation difference from Financial Statements conversion		Other		Legal	Other	Unappropriated retained earnings		Total controlling interests		Total non-controlling interests	Total Equity
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year		639,413	12,429,781	567,267,912	3,640,519		13,768,100		293,826,357	445,172,123	110,414,496		1,447,158,701		229,775	1,447,388,476
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year
-     Net income for the fiscal year											134,025,236		134,025,236		22,059	134,047,295
-     Other comprehensive loss for the fiscal year					(2,238,986	)	(15,071,892	)					(17,310,878	)		(17,310,878	)
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 29, 2022
-     Legal reserve									22,082,902		(22,082,902	)
-     Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization	34									119,717,998	(86,063,759	)	33,654,239			33,654,239
-     Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests											(1,842,432	)	(1,842,432	)		(1,842,432	)
-     Other changes															11,901	11,901
Amount at the end of the fiscal year		639,413	12,429,781	567,267,912	1,401,533		(1,303,792	)	315,909,259	564,890,121	134,450,639		1,595,684,866		263,735	1,595,948,601

Notes 1 to 48 to the consolidated Financial Statements and exhibits A to J, L, N and P to R are an integral part of the consolidated Financial Statements.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
6	Chairperson

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Items	Notes	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Income for the fiscal year before income tax			870,082,497			194,628,970
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the fiscal year			1,309,053,478			711,794,224
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:
Amortization and depreciation			58,098,766			47,485,393
Credit loss expense on financial assets			45,944,828			20,423,530
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency			(519,687,484	)		(263,504,186	)
Other adjustments			114,921,296			455,988,443
Net increase / (decrease) from operating assets:
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss			(909,887,830	)		(460,689,489	)
Derivative financial instruments			9,188,920			(125,729	)
Repo transactions			(167,176,772	)		(2,344,774	)
Loans and other financing
Non-financial public sector			2,155,835			7,540,334
Other financial entities			(7,077,482	)		6,273,635
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents			281,270,183			238,344,553
Other debt securities			241,078,336			140,424,175
Financial assets delivered as guarantee			3,167,022			13,617,450
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss			(409,343	)		10,606,705
Other assets			16,509,607			30,914,031
Net increase / (decrease) from operating liabilities:
Deposits
Non-financial public sector			(59,863,185	)		261,496
Financial sector			15,036,470			(681,632	)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents			(1,288,083,427	)		462,405,962
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss			(8,159,156	)		(8,235,747	)
Derivative financial instruments			(5,748,073	)		(7,979	)
Repo transactions			23,601,328
Other liabilities			(82,700,509	)		15,507,566
Income tax payments			(26,544,392	)		(8,377,713	)
Total cash from operating activities (A)			(85,229,087	)		1,612,249,218

	Jorge Pablo Brito
7	Chairperson

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Items	Notes	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments:
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets			(57,073,159	)		(75,754,316	)
Obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses			(21,956,493	)
Other payments related to investing activities			(622,770	)		(11,893	)
Collections:
Other collections related to investing activities			160,975,229
Total cash used in investing activities (B)			81,322,807			(75,766,209	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments:
Dividends	34		(179,680	)		(59,462,558	)
Non-subordinated corporate bonds			(4,877,812	)		(15,870,950	)
Subordinated corporate bonds			(12,943,001	)		(14,493,132	)
Other payments related to financing activities			(3,935,538	)		(3,230,323	)
Collections / Incomes:
Non-subordinated corporate bonds			29,477,155			9,185,164
Financing from local financial entities			(7,598,036	)		6,085,830
Total cash used in financing activities (C)			(56,912	)		(77,785,969	)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (D)			909,268,594			393,367,215
Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents (E)			(1,856,159,506	)		(1,396,781,916	)
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D+E)			(950,854,104	)		455,282,339
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year	32		2,335,331,915			1,880,049,576
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year	32		1,384,477,811			2,335,331,915

Notes 1 to 48 to the consolidated Financial Statements and exhibits A to J, L, N and P to R are an integral part of the consolidated Financial Statements.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
8	Chairperson

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

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, electronic payment services and granting of guarantees.

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 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 has mainly focused on the regional areas outside the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA, for its acronym in Spanish). 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.

During 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the Bank in conjunction with other entities of the argentine financial system made contributions in the company Play Digital SA for a total amount of 977,225 (not restated), reaching an equity interest of 9.4543%. 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.

On May 18, 2023, Banco Macro SA acquired 100% of Comercio Interior SAU capital stock at USD 5,218,800 payable with the proceeds of this Company’s dividends. The main purpose of this company is grain brokerage. For further information see also Note 13.

Additionally, on November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA), authorized the acquisition of 100% of the capital stock of Banco Itaú Argentina SA, Itaú Asset Management SA and Itaú Valores SA. For further information see also Note 13.

On February 28, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements. Even when the Shareholders’ Meeting has the power to amend these consolidated Financial Statements after issuance, in Management’s opinion it will not happen.

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 December 31, 2023 and 2022, the deposits held by the Misiones Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 45,827,616 and 66,333,468 (including 5,213,814 and 5,031,694 related to court deposits), respectively.

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.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the deposits held by the Salta Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 65,930,128 and 107,468,621 (including 8,782,304 and 10,764,824, 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 December 31, 2023 and 2022, the deposits held by the Jujuy Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 17,780,194 and 24,217,758 (including 5,497,367 and 6,927,266, related to court deposits), respectively.

2.4 Agreement with the Tucumán Provincial Government

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 Municipal Governments are effective through years 2031, 2028 and 2025, respectively. As established in the original agreement, the service agreement with the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán was extended until 2028.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, 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 42,496,491 and 108,008,942 (including 22,563,470 and 28,845,855, related to court deposits), respectively.

Additionally, the Bank granted loans to the Tucumán Provincial Government and the Municipalities of San Miguel de Tucumán and Yerba Buena as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 for an amount of 2,278,902 and 1,632,713, respectively.

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

Presentation basis

Applicable Accounting Standards

These consolidated Financial Statements of the Bank were prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA, in its Communiqué “A” 6114 as supplemented. Except for 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).

The transitory exceptions and regulatory guidelines established by BCRA to the application of effective IFRS, that affect the preparation of these consolidated Financial Statements are as follows:

a) According to Communiqué “A” 6114, as supplemented, and in the convergence process through IFRS, the BCRA established that since fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, 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. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the Bank is in the process of quantifying the effect of the full application of the abovementioned standard.

b) In March 2022, the Bank’s holdings in Prisma Medios de Pago SA (Prisma) was transferred. That company was measured according to the Memorandums received from the BCRA on March 12 and 22, 2021, which established specific guidelines related to the measurement at fair value of such holding. If, for the fair value measurement purpose previously mentioned, IFRS had been applied, the profit or loss for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, should have been modified. However, this situation did not generate differences in the shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2022.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

c) Through Communiqué “A” 7014 dated May 14, 2020, the BCRA established for financial institutions that received debt securities of the public sector in a swap transaction, they must be initially recognized at their carrying amount as of the date of the swap transaction, without assessing if they qualify or not for derecognition under IFRS 9 standards and as a consequence, do not eventually recognize the new instruments at the market value as provided by such IFRS (see also Exhibit A and Note 46 to the consolidated Financial Statements).

If IFRS 9 had applied, and according an estimation calculated by the Bank, the Statement of income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, would have recorded a decrease in “other operating income” for an amount of 4,314,937. On the other hand, an increase in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 7,852 and in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 4,067,606, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” of that period. These changes would not have resulted into modifications to the total shareholder equity as of that date nor the total comprehensive income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Bank comply with the IFRS as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 7899. Generally, the BCRA does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS, unless otherwise expressly stated.

Going concern

The Bank’s management has made an assessment of its ability to continue as a going concern and is satisfied that it has the resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, management is not aware of any material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt on the Bank’s ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, these consolidated Financial Statements continue to be prepared on the going concern basis.

Transcription into books

As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the analytical detail is in the process of being transcribed into the Bank’s inventory book (“Libro Inventario”), the general ledger and the consolidated Financial Statements into the Bank’s balance book (“Libro Balances”) of Banco Macro SA.

Figures expressed in thousands of pesos

These consolidated Financial Statements disclose figures expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos in terms of purchasing power as of December 31, 2023, and are rounded up to the nearest amount in thousands of pesos, except as otherwise indicated (see section “Measuring unit” of this note).

Statement of financial position - Disclosure

The Bank presents its statement of financial position in order of liquidity, as established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6324. The analysis referred to the recovery of assets and settlement of liabilities during the 12 months after the reporting date and more than 12 months after the reporting date is disclosed in Note 23.

Financial assets and financial liabilities are generally reported in gross figures in the consolidated statement of financial position. They are only offset and reported in net figures when there is a legal and enforceable right to offset such financial assets and liabilities and the Management also intends to settle them on a net basis or to realize assets and settle liabilities simultaneously.

These consolidated Financial Statements were prepared on a historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments which were valued at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) or at Fair Value through Profit or Loss. For further information see Exhibit P “Categories of financial assets and liabilities”. In addition, in the case of derivative instruments (Futures and Forwards) both assets and liabilities were valued at Fair Value through Profit or Loss.

Comparative information

The statement of financial position as of December 31, 2023 and the statement of income and other comprehensive income, the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity and the statement of cash flows for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, are presented comparatively with the immediately preceding fiscal year.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

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 current measuring unit at the end of the reporting period (see the following section “Measuring unit”).

Measuring unit

These consolidated Financial Statements have been restated for the changes in the general purchasing power of the functional currency (Argentine pesos) of the Bank, as of December 31, 2023, as established by IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” and considering, in addition, specific rules established by BCRA through Communiqués “A” 6651, 6849, as amended, which established the obligation to apply this method, from fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, and determined as the transition date December 31, 2018.

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 nonexclusive qualitative indicators, consisting in analyzing the general population behavior, prices, interest rates and wages with changes in price indexes 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 exceeded that figure 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 Argentine Federation of Professional Councils of Economic Sciences (FACPCE, for its acronym in Spanish), which combines the 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 CABA was used.

Considering the abovementioned indexes, the inflation rate was 211.41% and 94.79% for the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Below is a description of the restatement mechanism provided by IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” and the restatement process for Financial Statements established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6849, as supplemented.

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 to some extent such effects. The net gain or loss on a monetary basis is included in profit or loss for the fiscal year.

(ii) Assets and liabilities subject to adjustments based on specific agreements are 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 fiscal year related to depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of Intangible Assets and other non-monetary assets 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 fiscal year is not capitalized.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

(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 fiscal year. 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 fiscal year and deferred tax related to the revaluation is recognized in other comprehensive income for the fiscal year.

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) 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 unappropriated retained earnings were determined 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.

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

(ii) After the restatement on the abovementioned transition date in (i) above, all equity components are restated by applying a general price index as mentioned before from the beginning of the fiscal year and each variation of those components is restated from the contribution date or from the moment it was produced in any other way, and the accumulated OCI balances are redetermined according to the items that give rise to it.

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

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

(ii) 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 “Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents”.

Basis for consolidation

These consolidated Financial Statements include the Financial Statements of the Bank and its controlled entities as of December 31, 2023.

Subsidiaries are all the entities controlled by the Bank. The Bank 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.

This generally happens when there is a shareholding of more than half of its shares having voting rights.

Notwithstanding the above, under certain particular circumstances, the Bank may still have control with less than a 50% interest or may not have the control even if it holds more than half of the shares of such other entity.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Upon evaluating whether it has power over the controlled entity, and therefore controls the variation of its returns, the Bank shall consider all relevant facts and circumstances, including:

- The purpose and design of the controlled entity.

- What the relevant activities are and how decisions about those activities are made and whether the Bank has the ability to direct such relevant activities.

- Contractual arrangements such as call rights, put rights and liquidation rights.

- Whether the Bank is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with such controlled entity, and whether the Bank has the ability to use its power over the controlled entity to affect the amount of the Bank’s returns.

The structured entities have been designed to reach a specific business goal and for voting or similar rights not to be the dominant factor in deciding who controls the entity, such as when any voting rights are related to the administrative tasks only and the relevant activities are directed by means of contractual agreements.

Controlled entities are completely consolidated since the date of the effective transfer of the control over them to the Bank and consolidation ceases when the Bank loses control over the subsidiaries. These consolidated Financial Statements include the assets, liabilities, income and each component of other comprehensive income of the Bank and its controlled entities. Transactions between consolidated entities are completely eliminated.

Changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a controlled entity that do not result in the parent losing control of the subsidiary are equity transactions. However, if a parent company loses control of a subsidiary, it shall derecognize the assets (including any goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary, any non-controlling interests in the former subsidiary and other capital components, while any profit or loss derived from the transaction, event or circumstances that resulted in the loss of control shall be recognized as in profit or loss, and any investment retained in the former subsidiary shall be recognized at its fair value on the date control is lost.

The Financial Statements of the controlled entities have been prepared as of the same dates and for the same accounting periods as those of the Bank, using uniform accounting policies consistent with those applied by the Bank. If necessary, adjustments shall be made to the Financial Statements of the subsidiaries so that the accounting policies used by the group are uniform.

The Bank considers the Argentine peso as its functional and presentation currency. To such effect, before consolidation, the Financial Statements of its subsidiary Macro Bank Limited, originally stated in US dollars, were translated to pesos (presentation currency) using the following method:

a) Assets and liabilities were converted at the reference exchange rate of the BCRA, in force for US dollars at the closing of business on the last business day of each year.

b) Figures related to the owners’ contributions (capital stock, non-capital Contributions and irrevocable capital contributions) were translated applying the effective exchange rates as of the date on which such contributions were paid in.

c) Income for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, were translated into pesos on a monthly basis, using the monthly average of the reference exchange rate of the BCRA.

d) Foreign currency translation differences arising as a result of the preceding paragraphs are recognized as a separate component within the Shareholders’ Equity account reporting them in the statement of other comprehensive income, which is called “Foreign currency translation differences in Financial Statements conversion”.

On the other hand, non-controlling interests represent the portion of income and equity not directly or indirectly attributable to the Bank. In these consolidated Financial Statements they are disclosed as a separate line in the statement of financial position, the statement of income, the statement of other comprehensive income and the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, 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 SAU (1)	Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - CABA	Argentina	Stock exchange services
Macro Fiducia SAU	Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - 2nd floor - CABA	Argentina	Services

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Subsidiaries	Principal place of business	Country	Main activity
Macro Fondos SGFCISA	Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - 24th floor, Office B - CABA	Argentina	Management and administration of mutual funds
Macro Bank Limited (2)	Caves Village, Building 8 Office 1 - West Bay St., Nassau	Bahamas	Banking entity
Argenpay SAU	Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - CABA	Argentina	Electronic payment services
Fintech SGR (Structured entity)	San Martín 140 - 2nd floor - CABA	Argentina	Granting of guarantees
Comercio Interior SAU (3)	Santa Fe 1219 - 4th floor - Rosario, Santa Fe	Argentina	Grain Brokerage
Banco BMA SAU (4)	Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 9th floor – CABA	Argentina	Financial entity
BMA Asset Management SA	Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 2nd floor – CABA	Argentina	Stock exchange services
BMA Valores SA	Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 2nd floor – CABA	Argentina	Management and administration of mutual funds

(1)	Consolidated with Macro Fondos SGFCISA (80.90% equity interest and voting rights).
(2)	Consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) SA (100% voting rights – Equity interest: 66,496).
(3)	Consolidated with the Bank since May 2023, as control was obtained in such month (see Note 13).
(4)	Consolidated with BMA Asset Management SA (87% equity interest and voting rights) and with BMA Valores SA (87% equity interest and voting rights).

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Bank's interest in the companies it consolidates is as follows:

· As of December 31, 2023:

	Shares			Bank’s interest						Non-controlling interest
Subsidiaries	Type	Number		Total capital stock			Voting rights			Total capital stock		Voting rights
Macro Securities SAU	Common		12,885,683		100.00	%		100.00	%
Macro Fiducia SAU	Common		47,387,236		100.00	%		100.00	%
Macro Fondos SGFCISA	Common		327,183		100.00	%		100.00	%
Macro Bank Limited	Common		39,816,899		100.00	%		100.00	%
Argenpay SAU	Common		1,001,200,000		100.00	%		100.00	%
Fintech SGR (Structured entity)	Common		119,993		24.999	%		24.999	%	75.001	%		75.001	%
Comercio Interior SAU (1)	Common		615,519		100.00	%		100.00	%
Banco BMA SAU (2)	Common		729,166,165		100.00	%		100.00	%
	Preferred		14,565,089		100.00	%
BMA Asset Management SA (2)	Common		91,950		100.00	%		100.00	%
BMA Valores SA (2)	Common		52,419,500		100.00	%		100.00	%

(1)	Interest acquired in May 2023 (see Note 13).
(2)	Interest acquired in November 2023 (see Note 13).

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

· As of December 31, 2022:

	Shares			Bank’s interest						Non-controlling interest
Subsidiaries	Type	Number		Total capital stock			Voting rights			Total capital stock		Voting rights
Macro Securities SAU	Common		12,885,683		100.00	%		100.00	%
Macro Fiducia SAU	Common		47,387,236		100.00	%		100.00	%
Macro Fondos SGFCISA	Common		327,183		100.00	%		100.00	%
Macro Bank Limited	Common		39,816,899		100.00	%		100.00	%
Argenpay SAU	Common		341,200,000		100.00	%		100.00	%
Fintech SGR (Structured entity)	Common		119,993		24.999	%		24.999	%	75.001	%		75.001	%

Total assets, liabilities and Shareholders’ equity of the Bank and all its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:

	Balances as of 12/31/2023
Entity	Assets			Liabilities			Equity attributable to the owners of the Bank			Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
Banco Macro SA		5,851,533,387			3,807,369,437			2,044,163,950
Macro Bank Limited		96,913,028			69,534,634			27,378,394
Macro Securities SAU (1)		172,108,267			114,694,224			57,414,043
Macro Fiducia SAU		650,856			47,660			603,196
Argenpay SAU		15,211,804			8,272,716			6,939,088
Fintech SGR		16,775,841			16,154,667			155,287			465,887
Comercio Interior SAU		24,091,214			23,317,522			773,692
Banco BMA SAU		879,489,639			667,129,219			212,360,420
Eliminations		(337,701,919	)		(32,077,799	)		(305,624,120	)
Consolidated		6,719,072,117			4,674,442,280			2,044,163,950			465,887

(1) Includes the balance amounts of its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

	Balances as of 12/31/2022
Entity	Assets			Liabilities			Equity attributable to the owners of the Bank			Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
Banco Macro SA		6,408,414,116			4,812,729,250			1,595,684,866
Macro Bank Limited		50,000,623			34,556,345			15,444,278
Macro Securities SAU (1)		105,632,053			72,940,995			31,113,783
Macro Fiducia SAU		615,622			15,338			600,284
Argenpay SAU		7,893,951			4,976,502			2,917,449
Fintech SGR		16,539,693			16,188,045			351,648			263,735
Eliminations		(79,260,886	)		(27,519,904	)		(50,427,442	)
Consolidated		6,509,835,172			4,913,886,571			1,595,684,866			263,735

(1) Includes the balance amounts of its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

The Bank’s Management considers there are no other companies or structured entities to be included in the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023.

Summary of significant accounting policies

Below there is a description of the principal valuation and disclosure criteria used for the preparation of these consolidated Financial Statements as December 31, 2023:

3.1 Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency:

The Bank considers the Argentine Peso as its functional and presentation currency. The assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency, mainly in US dollars, were valued at BCRA benchmark US dollar exchange rate effective as of the closing date of transactions on the last business day of each fiscal year.

Additionally, assets and liabilities denominated in other foreign currencies were translated at the repo exchange rate in US dollars communicated by the BCRA’s dealing room. Foreign exchange differences were recorded in the related Statements of income as “Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency”.

3.2 Financial Instruments

Initial Recognition and Measurement

The Bank recognizes a financial instrument when it becomes party to the contractual provisions thereof.

The purchase and sale of financial assets requiring the delivery of assets within the term generally established by the rules and regulations or the market conditions are recorded on the transaction’s trading date, i.e. on the date the Bank undertakes to acquire or sell the relevant asset.

At initial recognition, the financial assets and liabilities were recognized at fair value. Those financial assets and liabilities not recognized at fair value through profit or loss, were recognized at fair value adjusted for transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of the financial asset or liability.

At initial recognition, the fair value of a financial instrument is generally the transaction price. Nevertheless, if part of the consideration received or paid is for something other than the financial instrument, the Bank estimates the fair value of the financial instrument. If the fair value is based on a valuation technique that uses only data from observable markets, the Bank shall recognize the difference between fair value at the initial recognition and the transaction price as gain or loss. When the fair value is based on a valuation technique that uses data from non-observable markets, the Bank shall recognize that deferred difference in profit or loss only to the extent that it arises from a change in a factor (including time) that market participants would take into account when pricing the asset or liability, or when the instrument is derecognized.

Finally, in the normal course of business, the Bank arranges repo transactions. According to IFRS 9, assets involved in repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions and received from or delivered to third parties, respectively, do not qualify to be recognized or derecognized, respectively (see Note 6).

Subsequent measurement – Business Model

The Bank established three categories for the classification and measurement of its debt instruments, in accordance with the Bank’s business model to manage them and the contractual cash flow characteristics thereof:

- At amortized cost: the objective of the business model is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows.

- At fair value through other comprehensive income: the objective of the business model is both collecting the contractual cash flows of the financial asset and/or of those derived from the sale of the financial asset.

- At fair value from profit or loss: the objective of the business model is generating income derived from the purchase and sale of financial assets.

Therefore, the Bank measures its financial assets at fair value, except for those that meet the following two conditions and are measured at amortized cost:

- The financial assets are held within a business model whose objective is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

- The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise, on specified dates, to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

The Bank’s business model is determined at a level that reflects how groups of financial assets are managed together to achieve a particular business objective.

The business model is not assessed on an instrument-by-instrument approach, but it should rather be determined on a higher level of aggregation and is based on observable factors such as:

- How the performance of the business model and the financial assets held within that business model are evaluated and reported to the Bank’s key management personnel.

- The risks that affect the performance of the business model (and the financial assets held within that business model) and, in particular, the way in which those risks are managed.

- The expected frequency, value, timing and reasons of sales are also important aspects.

The assessment of the business model is performed on the basis of scenarios that the Bank reasonably expects to occur, without taking into account the scenarios such as the so-called ‘worst case’ or ‘stress case’ scenarios. If after the initial recognition cash flows are realized in a way that is different from the Bank’s expectations, the classification of the remaining financial assets held in that business model does not change, but it rather considers all relevant information to assess the newly originated or newly purchased financial assets.

Test of solely payments of principal and interest (the SPPI test)

As part of the classification process, the Bank assessed the contractual terms of its financial assets in order to determine if such financial instruments give rise to cash flows on specific dates which are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

For the purposes of this assessment, “principal” is defined as the fair value of the financial asset at initial recognition, provided such amount may change over the life of the financial instrument, for example, if there are repayments of principal or premium amortization or discount.

The most significant elements of interest within a loan agreement are typically the consideration for the time value of money and credit risk.

For the SPPI test, the Bank applies judgment and considers relevant factors such as the currency in which the financial asset is denominated and the period for which the interest rate is set.

However, contractual terms that introduce exposure to risks or volatility in the contractual cash flows that are unrelated to a basic lending arrangement do not give rise to contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. In such cases, financial assets are required to be measured at fair value through profit or loss.

Therefore, the financial assets were classified pursuant to the above expressed as “Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss”, “Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income” or “Financial assets at amortized cost”. Such classification is disclosed in exhibit P.

· Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

This category presents two subcategories: financial assets at fair value held for trading and financial assets initially designated at fair value by the Management or under section 6.7.1. of IFRS 9. The Bank’s Management has not designated, at the beginning, financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.

The Bank classifies the financial assets as held for trading when they have been acquired or incurred principally for the purpose of selling or repurchasing them in the short term or when they are part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that are managed together and for which there is evidence of a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking.

Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognized at fair value in the statement of financial position. Changes in fair value are recognized under the item “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” in the statement of income, as well as interest income or expenses and dividends pursuant to the contractual terms and conditions, or when the right to receive payment of the dividend is established.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

The fair value estimation is explained in detail in section “Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions” of this note, and Note 12 describes the valuation process of financial instruments at fair value.

· Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI)

A financial asset shall be measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if (i) the financial instrument is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and (ii) the contractual terms of the financial asset meet the determination that cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income are recognized in the statement of financial position at fair value. Profit and loss derived from changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive income as “Net gain from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income”. Interest income (calculated by the “effective interest method”, which is explained in the following section), profit and loss from translation differences and impairment are recognized in the statement of income in the same manner as for financial assets measured at amortized cost and are disclosed as “Interest income”, “Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency” and “Credit loss expense on financial assets”, respectively.

When the Bank has more than one investment on the same security, it must be considered that they shall be disclosed using the first-in first-out costing method.

On derecognition, accumulated gains and losses previously recognized in OCI are reclassified to profit or loss.

· Financial assets at amortized cost – Effective interest method

They represent financial assets held in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of which give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

After initial recognition, these financial assets are recognized in the statement of financial position at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less a loss allowance for expected credit losses (ECL), considering the exceptions established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6847, detailed in note 3.2.4.

Interest income and impairment are disclosed in the statement of income as “Interest income” and “Credit loss expense on financial assets”, respectively. Changes in the allowance for ECL are presented in Note 9 and exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowance for uncollectibility risk”.

The effective interest method uses the rate that allows the discount of estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or lesser term, if applicable, to the net carrying amount of such financial instrument. When applying this method, the Bank identifies points paid or received, fees, premiums, discounts and transaction costs, incremental and direct costs as an integral part of the effective interest rate (hereinafter, EIR). For such purposes, interest is the consideration for the time value of money and for the credit risk associated with the amount of principal outstanding during a specific period of time.

3.2.1 Cash and deposits in banks

They were valued at their nominal value plus the relevant accrued interest, if applicable. Accrued interests were allocated in the statement of income as “Interest income”.

3.2.2 Repo transactions (purchase and sale of financial instruments)

These transactions were recognized in the statement of financial position as financing granted (received), under “Repo transactions”.

The difference between purchase and sale prices of such instruments were recognized as interest accrued during the effective term of the transactions using the effective interest method and were allocated in the statement of income as “Interest income” and “Interest expense”.

3.2.3 Loans and other financing

They are non-derivative financial assets that the Bank holds within a business model whose objective is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of which give rise, on specified dates, to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

After initial recognition, loans and other financing were measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less a loss allowance for ECL. The amortized cost was calculated taking into account any discount or premium incurred in the origination or acquisition, and origination fees or commissions, which are part of the EIR. Income from interest was allocated in the statement of income as “Interest income”.

3.2.4 Impairment of financial assets

The accounting policy adopted on the impairment of financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss is detailed below:

3.2.4.1 Overview of the ECL principles

Except for disclosures to the public sector, which were temporarily excluded by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6847, the Bank recognizes a loss allowance for ECL on loans, other financing and other debt instruments not measured at fair value through profit or loss along with loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts (not measured at fair value through profit or loss) and contract assets and accounts receivable on loans; hereinafter, the “financial instruments”. Investments in equity instruments are not subject to impairment under IFRS 9. According to Communiqué “A” 6847, for disclosures to the public sector, BCRA standards on minimum loan loss allowances still apply, which, particularly for this type of sector, indicate that they are not subject to allowances.

The loss allowance for ECL is based on credit losses expected to arise during the life of a financial asset (lifetime ECL), unless there was no significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, in which case the loss allowance is based on 12-month ECL. The Bank’s policies to determine whether credit risk increased significantly are included in Note 45.1.1 “Assessment of credit risk impairment”, section “Definitions of significant increase in risk (SICR), impairment and default”.

12-month ECL is the portion of lifetime ECL that results from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within the 12 months after the reporting date.

Lifetime ECL and 12-month ECL are calculated on individual or collective bases according to the nature of the portfolio of financial instruments. The Bank’s policy to group the financial assets measured on a collective basis are explained in Note 45.1.1, sections “Customers analyzed on a collective basis” and “Customers analyzed on an individual basis”.

The Bank adopted a policy to assess, at the end of each reporting period, whether there was a significant increase in the credit risk of a financial instrument since initial recognition considering the change in risk that the default may occur during the remaining life of a financial instrument. This is further explained in Note 45.1.1, section “Definitions of significant increase in risk (SICR), impairment and default”.

According to the aforementioned process, the Bank groups its financial instruments into Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3, also covering purchased or originated financial instruments that are credit impaired, as described below:

· Stage 1: When financial instruments are recognized for the first time, the Bank recognizes a loss allowance according to 12-month ECL. Stage 1-financial instruments also include credit lines in which credit risk improved within the parameters established by the Bank and the financial instrument was reclassified to another stage.

· Stage 2: When a financial instrument shows a SICR since initial recognition, the Bank books a loss allowance for lifetime ECL. Stage 2-financial instruments also include credit lines in which credit risk improved within the parameters established by the Bank and the financial instrument was reclassified to Stage 3.

· Stage 3: Financial instruments which credit value is impaired (as described in Note 45.1.1, section “Definitions of significant increase in risk (SICR), impairment and default”.) The Bank books a loss allowance for lifetime ECL.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

· Purchased or originated financial instruments that are credit impaired: financial instruments that are credit impaired upon initial recognition. Purchased or originated financial instruments that are credit impaired are booked at fair value upon initial recognition and interest income is recognized subsequently at a credit-adjusted effective interest rate. The loss allowance of ECL is only recognized or reversed provided that there is a subsequent change in ECL. The Bank did not purchase or generate credit-impaired financial instruments.

The Bank reduces the carrying amount of the financial instruments which amount owed it does not expect to recover in part or in full. This is considered a derecognition of the financial instrument.

3.2.4.2 The calculation of ECL

The key parameters to calculating ECL are as follows:

· Probability of default (PD): It is an estimate of the probability of default during a certain time horizon. A default may occur only at a certain time during the period assessed if the credit line was not derecognized before and is still part of the portfolio. The concept of probability of default is explained in Note 45.1.1, section “Probability of default (PD)”.

· Exposure at default (EAD): It is an estimate of the exposure to a future default date considering the expected changes in exposure after reporting date, including the settlement of principal and interest, whether they are scheduled by the agreement or otherwise, the expected disbursements on committed credit lines and interest accrued on late payments. The exposure at default is explained in Note 45.1.1 section, “Exposure at default (EAD)”.

· Loss given default (LGD): It is an estimate of the loss arising in the event of default in a certain term. It is based on the difference between contractual cash flows and cash flows expected by the lender, including the performance of a guarantee or credit improvements related to the loan. In general, it is expressed as a percentage of the exposure at default. Further information of LGD is included in Note 45.1.1, section “Loss given default (LGD)”.

For overdrafts which include both a loan and an unused loan commitment, ECL are calculated and disclosed with the loan. For loan commitments (including credit cards) and financial guarantee contracts, ECL are recognized in “Provisions”.

The method for calculating ECL is summarized below:

· Stage 1: 12-month ECL are calculated as a portion of lifetime ECL, accounting for the ECL of financial instruments from default within the 12 months subsequent to year-end. The Bank calculates the allocation of 12-month ECL based on the expectation of default within 12 months after year-end. These expected 12-month probabilities of default are applied to an EAD and multiplied by the expected LGD and discounted to the original effective interest rate.

· Stage 2: When a financial instrument shows a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, the Bank books a loss allowance for lifetime ECL. The method is similar to the one explained above, including the use of different scenarios, but PD is estimated over the remaining life of the instrument. Expected cash shortfalls are discounted to the original effective interest rate.

· Stage 3: For financial instruments considered credit-impaired, the Bank recognizes the ECL for the remaining life of these financial instruments. The method is similar to those used by Stage 2-financial instruments, with a PD set at 100%.

· Loan commitments and credit cards: Upon estimating the lifetime ECL for loan commitments, the ECL are the present value of the difference between the cash flows owed to the bank and the expected cash flows if the loan is withdrawn during the 12 months or expected lifetime. The cash flows are discounted at the original effective interest rate of each transaction.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

· 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 statement of income and the ECL provision. To such end, the Bank estimates the ECL based on the present value of the payments expected to be disbursed to the guarantee holder should the debtor fail to pay the debt. Cash flows are discounted by the risk-adjusted interest rate relevant to the disclosure. The ECL related to financial guarantee contracts are recognized in “Provisions”.

In all these scenarios, the ECL are adjusted on a forward-looking base, weighing the three probable macroeconomic scenarios, as explained in section 3.2.4.3 “Prospective information”.

3.2.4.3 Prospective information

To determine a loss allowance in the calculation of ECL, the impact of the main macroeconomic variables should be analyzed to adjust historical information to the current conditions and short-term prospects. To such end, different and probable macroeconomic scenarios (base case, favorable and downside) should be weighed upon using relevant variables in assessing credit risk (such as GDP growth, interest rate and CPI).

The inputs and models used for calculating ECL may not always capture all market characteristics as of the date of these consolidated Financial Statements. Consequently, the Bank may consider certain qualitative temporary adjustments to ensure that they are taken into account if they are material. Further information is included in Note 45.1.2 “Prospective information used in ECL models”.

3.2.4.4 Debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

The ECL of the debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income does 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 correction of value from these assets measured at amortized cost is recognized in “Other comprehensive income” as a cumulative impairment amount with the related charge to income. Cumulative loss recognized in “Other comprehensive income” is reclassified to the statement of income when the assets are derecognized.

3.2.4.5 Credit cards and other revolving credit lines

In the case of credit cards and other revolving lines of credit, the Bank does not limit its exposure to expected losses to the contractual notice period, but rather calculates ECL over a period that reflects the Bank’s expectations of customer behaviors, their unused credit commitments, the probability of default and the Bank’s future risk mitigation expectations, which may include reducing or settling the lines of credit.

The interest rate used to discount the ECL for credit cards is based on the average effective interest rate that is expected to be charged over the expected period of exposure to these lines of credit. This estimate considers that some of these lines of credit may be settled every month fully and consequently no interest would be charged.

3.2.4.6 Applications

Financial instruments are settled in part or in full after the first month in which the Bank has no reasonable expectations of recovering the financial instrument or part of the instrument. Should the amount to be settled be higher than the loss allowance for accumulated losses, the difference is considered an addition to the loss allowance that is then applied against the gross carrying amount. Any subsequent recovery is disclosed in the statement of income for the year of recovery in “Other operating income”.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

3.2.4.7 Forborne and modified loans

The Bank considers a loan forborne when such modification is a result of the borrower’s present or expected financial difficulties. The renegotiation may include the extension of the payment terms and the agreement of new loan conditions. Once the conditions are renegotiated, the impairment is measured using the original effective interest rate as calculated before the conditions were amended. The Bank monitors forborne loans to ensure the continuity of future payments. Derecognition decisions and the classification between Stages 2 and 3 are determined on a case-by-case basis for the commercial portfolio and collectively for the consumer portfolio. Should these procedures identify a loss related to a loan, it is disclosed and managed as an impaired Stage 3 forborne asset until it is collected or derecognized.

When the loan is renegotiated or modified but is not derecognized, the Bank also considers whether the assets should be classified in Stage 3. Once an asset is classified as renegotiated, it will continue in Stage 2 until it is collected in full or impaired (Stage 3).

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

3.2.4.8 Valuation of collaterals

To mitigate the risks of its financial instruments, the Bank seeks to use, when possible, collaterals. Collateral comes in various forms, such as cash, securities, letters of credit, real estate, receivables, other non-financial assets and credit enhancements, such as netting arrangements. Collateral, except for attached assets, is not recorded in 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. The assessment is usually made at least at the beginning date and it is reassessed on a regular basis.

Whenever possible, the Bank uses active market data to assess the financial instruments maintained as collateral. Other financial instruments that do not have readily determinable market values are valued using internal methods. Non-financial collateral, such as real estate, is valued based on data provided by third parties, such as mortgage brokers.

3.2.5 Collateral repossessed

The Bank’s policy is to determine whether an attached asset can be best used internally or should be sold. Assets determined to be useful internally are transferred to their relevant asset category at the lower of their attached value or the carrying value of the original secured asset.

The 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 of sales for non-financial assets at attachment date according to the Bank’s policy.

During the normal course of business, the Bank does not include in its portfolio the properties and other attached assets but rather uses external agents to recover the funds, generally through auctions, to settle the outstanding payable. Any surplus fund is reimbursed to the customer/debtor. Hence, residential properties under attachment proceedings are not booked in the balance sheet.

3.2.6 Financial liabilities

After initial recognition, certain financial liabilities were measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, except for derivatives that were measured at fair value through profit or loss. Interests were allocated in the statement of income as “Interest expense”.

Within other financial liabilities the Bank included guarantees granted and eventual liabilities, which must be disclosed in the notes to the Financial Statements, when the documents supporting such credit facilities are issued and are initially recognized at fair value of the commission received, in the statement of financial position. After initial recognition, the liability for each guarantee was recognized at the higher of the amount of the loss allowance and the amount initially recognized less, when appropriate, the cumulative amount of income recognized in accordance with the principles under IFRS 15 “Revenue from contracts with customers”. The commission received has been recognized as “Commissions income” in the statement of income, based on the amortization thereof following the straight-line method over the effective term of the financial guarantee granted.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

3.2.7 Derivative financial instruments

Receivables and payables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying assets

It includes forward purchase and sale transactions of foreign currency without delivery of the traded underlying asset. Such transactions were measured at the fair value of the contracts and were performed by the Bank for intermediation purposes on its own account. The originated income was allocated in the consolidated statement of income as “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss”.

Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities

A financial asset (or, if applicable, a part of a financial asset or a part of a group of similar financial assets) shall be derecognized when: (i) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or (ii) the Bank transfers the contractual rights to receive the cash flows of the financial asset or retains the contractual rights to receive the cash flows of the financial asset, but assumes a contractual obligation to pay the cash flows received immediately to a third party pursuant to a transfer agreement.

A transfer shall qualify for derecognition of the financial asset only if (i) the Bank has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, or (ii) it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, but has transferred the control of the financial asset, considering that the control is transferred if, and only if, the transferee has the practical ability to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party and is able to exercise that ability unilaterally and without needing to impose additional restrictions on the transfer.

If the Bank neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred asset, and has retained the control over it, the Bank shall continue to recognize such transferred asset to the extent to which it is exposed to changes in the value of the transferred asset.

The Bank derecognizes a loan when the terms and conditions have been renegotiated and if, substantially, it becomes a new loan, recognizing the difference for derecognition in profit or loss. If the modification does not generate substantially different cash flows, the modification does not result in derecognition of the loan. The Bank recalculates the gross carrying amount of the assets as present value of modified contractual cash flows, using for the discount the original EIR and recognizes profit or loss from modification as explained in Note 3.2.4.7 “Forborne and modified loans”.

On the other hand, a financial liability is derecognized when the obligation specified in the relevant contract is discharged, cancelled or expires. When there is an exchange between an existing borrower and lender of debt instruments with substantially different terms, or the terms are substantially modified, such exchange or modification shall be accounted for as an extinguishment of the original financial liability and the recognition of a new financial liability, recognizing the difference between the carrying amount of a financial liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the consideration paid, in the statement of income as “Other operating income”.

3.3 Leases

The Bank assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. That is, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

3.3.1 The Bank as a lessee

The Bank applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets, which payments are recognized as rent expense on a straight-line basis. The Bank recognizes lease liabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use assets representing the right to use the underlying assets.

· Right-of-use assets

The Bank recognizes right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease. Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognized, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. The right of use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of its estimated useful life and the lease term.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

The right-of-use assets are also subject to impairment, as explained in section 3.10 of this note.

· Lease liabilities

At the commencement date of the lease, the Bank recognizes lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Bank and payments of penalties for terminating a lease, if the lease term reflects the Bank exercising the option to terminate. Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognized as expense in the period on which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.

In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Bank uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the in-substance fixed lease payments or a change in the assessment to purchase the underlying asset.

3.3.2 The Bank as a lessor

The Bank grants loans through financial leases, recognizing the current value of lease payments as a financial asset, which is registered in the statement of financial position in the item “loans and other financing”. The difference between the total lease receivables and the current value of financing is recognized as interest to be accrued. This income is recognized during the term of the lease using the EIR method, which reflects a constant rate of return and is recognized in the statement of income as “Interest income”. Losses originated for impairment are included in the statement of income as “Credit loss expense on financial assets” and changes in this accounting item are disclosed in exhibit R “Loss allowance– Allowance for uncollectibility risk”.

3.4 Business combinations

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, which is measured at acquisition date fair value, and the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquired company, measured under IFRS.

The Bank determines that it has acquired a business when the acquired set of activities and assets include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. The acquired process is considered substantive if it is critical to the ability to continue producing outputs, and the inputs acquired include an organized workforce with the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience to perform that process or it significantly contributes to the ability to continue producing outputs and is considered unique or scarce or cannot be replaced without significant cost, effort, or delay in the ability to continue producing outputs.

When the Bank acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent conditions as of the acquisition date.

Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. Contingent consideration classified as equity is not remeasured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. Contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability that is a financial instrument and within the scope of IFRS 9, is measured at fair value with the changes in fair value recognized in the statement of profit or loss. Other contingent consideration that is not within the scope of IFRS 9 is measured at fair value at each reporting date with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss.

Goodwill is initially measured at cost (being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount recognized for non-controlling interests and any previous interest held over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed). If the fair value of the net assets acquired is in excess of the aggregate consideration transferred, the Group re-assesses whether it has correctly identified all of the assets acquired and all of the liabilities assumed and reviews the procedures used to measure the amounts to be recognized at the acquisition date. If the reassessment still results in an excess of the fair value of net assets acquired over the aggregate consideration transferred, then the gain is recognized in profit or loss. See additionally Note 13.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses as explained in section 3.10.

3.5 Investments in associates and joint arrangements

An associate is an entity over which the Bank has significant influence, i.e. the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of such controlled entity, but without having the control thereof.

A joint arrangement is an arrangement of which the Bank and other party or parties have joint control. Under IFRS 11 “Joint Arrangements”, investments in these arrangements are classified as joint ventures or joint operations depending on the contractual rights and obligations of each investor, regardless of the legal structure of the arrangement. A joint venture is an arrangement pursuant to which the parties having joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of such arrangement. A joint operation is an arrangement pursuant to which the parties having joint control of the arrangement have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement. The Bank has assessed the nature of its joint arrangements and determined that they are joint ventures.

These investments are accounted for using the equity method from the date on which they become an associate or a joint venture. On acquisition of the investment, any difference between the cost of the investment and the Entity’s share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities are accounted: (i) as a goodwill, which is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is under impairment as explained in section 3.10; or (ii) any excess of the Entity´s share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities over the cost of the investment is included as income. The Bank’s share in the profit or loss after the acquisition of its associates was accounted in the statement of income, and its share in other comprehensive income after the acquisition was accounted for in the consolidated statement of other comprehensive income. See also Note 14.

3.6 Property, plant and equipment

The Bank chose the cost model for all kinds of assets accounted for in this accounting item. These assets were carried at their cost less any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses, if applicable. The historical cost of acquisition includes all expenses directly attributable to the acquisition of the assets. Maintenance and repair costs were accounted for in the statement of income as incurred. Any replacement and significant improvement of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognized as an asset only when it is likely to produce any future economic benefits exceeding the return originally assessed for such asset.

Depreciation of the items of property, plant and equipment was assessed in proportion to the estimated months of useful life, depreciating completely the acquisition month of the assets and not the derecognition date. In addition, at least at each financial year-end, the Bank reviews if expectations regarding the useful life of each item of property, plant and equipment differ from previous estimates, in order to detect any material changes in useful life which, if confirmed, shall be adjusted applying the relevant correction to the depreciation of property, plant and equipment accounting item. Depreciation charges are recorded in the related statement of income as “Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets”.

The residual value of the assets, as a whole, does not exceed their recoverable amount.

3.7 Intangible Assets

Intangible assets acquired separately were initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, they were accounted for at cost less any accumulated depreciation (for those to which finite useful lives have been allocated) and any accumulated impairment losses, if applicable.

For internally generated intangible assets, only disbursements related to development are capitalized while the other disbursements are not capitalized and are recognized in the statement of income for the period in which such expenditure is incurred.

Useful lives of intangible assets may be finite or indefinite.

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over their economic useful lives and are reviewed in order to determine whether they had any impairment loss to the extent there is any evidence that indicates that the intangible asset may be impaired. The period and method of amortization for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at the financial year-end of each reporting period. Depreciation charges of intangible assets with finite useful lives are accounted for in the statement of income as “Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets”. 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized and are subject to annual tests in order to determine whether they are impaired, either individually or as part of the cash-generating unit to which such intangible assets were allocated. The Bank has no intangible assets with indefinite useful lives.

The gain or loss arising from the derecognition of an intangible asset shall be determined as the difference between the net disposal proceeds, if any, and the carrying amount of the asset, and it shall be recognized in the Statement of income when the asset is derecognized.

Development expenditure incurred in a specific project shall be recognized as intangible asset when the Bank can demonstrate all of the following:

- the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale,

- its intention to complete the intangible asset and use or sell it,

- how the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits,

- the availability of adequate resources to complete the development, and

- its ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its development.

After initial recognition of the development expenditure as an asset, such asset shall be carried at its cost less any accumulated amortization and any applicable accumulated impairment losses. Amortization shall begin when the development phase has been completed and the asset is available for use. The asset amortizes over the period in which the asset is expected to generate future benefits. Amortization is accounted for in the statement of income as “Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets”. During the development phase, the asset is subject to annual tests to determine whether there is any impairment loss.

3.8 Investment Property

The Bank included certain real properties that holds for undetermined future use, which were recognized pursuant to IAS 40 “Investment Property”.

For this kind of property, the Bank chose the cost model as described in Note 3.6 Property, plant and equipment.

An investment property is derecognized on disposal or when the investment property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefits are expected from its disposal. The difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is recognized in the statement of income in the period of the retirement or disposal as “Other operating income”.

An entity shall transfer a property to, or from, investment property when, and only when, there is a change in use. For a transfer from investment property to an item of property, plant and equipment, the property’s deemed cost for subsequent accounting is its fair value on the date of change in use. If an item of property, plant and equipment becomes an investment property, the Bank recognizes the asset up to the date of change in use in accordance with the policy established for property, plant and equipment.

3.9 Non-current Assets Held for Sale

The Bank reclassifies in this category non-current assets of which the carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. The asset (or disposal group) must be available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets (or disposal groups) and its sale must be highly probable.

Non-current assets classified as held for sale are measured, when they are reclassified to this category, at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell and are disclosed in a separate item in the statement of financial position. Once these assets are classified as held for sale, depreciation and amortization ceased.

Profit or loss generated in the sale of assets held for sale is recorded in the statement of income as “Other operating income”.

3.10 Impairment of Non-financial Assets

The Bank evaluates, at least at each fiscal year-end, whether there are any events or changes in the circumstances that may indicate the impairment of non-financial assets or whether there is any evidence that a non-financial asset may be impaired.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

When there is any evidence or when an annual impairment test is required for an asset, the Bank shall estimate the recoverable amount of such asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, such asset is deemed impaired and its carrying amount shall be reduced to its recoverable amount. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, there is no evidence of impairment of non-financial assets.

3.11 Provisions

The Bank recognizes a provision if and only if the following circumstances are met: (a) the Bank has a present obligation as a result of a past event; (b) it is probable (i.e. it is more likely than not) that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; and (c) a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

In order to determine the amount of provisions, the risks and uncertainties were considered taking into account the opinion of independent and internal legal advisors of the Bank. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provisions shall be discounted using a pre-tax rate that reflects, if applicable, current risks specific to the liability. When the discount is recognized, the effect of the provision derived from the lapse of time is accounted for as “Interest expense” in the statement of income. Based on the analysis carried out, the Bank recognized as provision the amount of the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of each fiscal year.

The provisions accounted for by the Bank are reviewed at the end of each reporting period or fiscal year, as applicable, and adjusted to reflect the current best available estimate.

In addition, provisions are recognized with specific allocation to be used only for the expenditures for which they were originally recognized.

In the event: a) the obligation is possible; or b) it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required for the Bank to settle the obligation; or c) the amount of the obligation cannot be estimated reliably, the contingent liability shall not be recognized and shall be disclosed in notes. Nevertheless, when the possibility of an outflow of resources is remote, no disclosures shall be made.

3.12 Recognition of income and expenses

3.12.1 Revenue from interest income and interest expense

Revenue from interest received and expenses for interest paid were recognized according to their accrual period, applying the effective interest method, which is explained in section “Financial assets at amortized cost – Effective interest method”.

Revenue from interest received includes the return on fixed income investments and negotiable instruments, as well as the discount and premium on financial instruments.

Bond coupons were recognized at the time they were declared.

3.12.2 Loan commissions

Commission charges and direct incremental costs related with the granting of financing facilities were deferred and recognized adjusting the EIR thereof.

3.12.3 Service commissions

These revenues are recognized when (or to the extent) the Bank satisfies each performance obligation by transferring promised services for an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Bank expects to be entitled in exchange for such services.

At each contract inception, the Bank assesses the services promised in a contract and identifies as a performance obligation each promise to transfer a distinct service or a series of distinct services that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer.

3.12.4 Non-financial revenue and expenses

These items are recognized according to the recognition criteria established in the Conceptual Framework, e.g. revenues should be accrued.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

3.13 Customer Loyalty Program

The loyalty program offered by the Bank consists in accumulating points generated by purchases made with the credit cards, which can be exchanged by any reward (including, among other offers, products, benefits and awards) available in the program platform.

The Bank concluded that the rewards to be granted originate a separate performance obligation. Therefore, at the end of each fiscal year, the Bank recognized a provision for the rewards to be granted in “Other financial liabilities”.

Based on the variables that the Bank takes into account in order to estimate the fair value of the points granted to customers (and the relation thereof with the exchange of the reward), it is worth mentioning that such estimates are subject to a significant level of uncertainty (and variation) that should be considered. These considerations are described in detail in the section “Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions” of this note.

3.14 Income Tax (see Note 25)

Tax expense (tax income) comprises current tax expense (current tax income) and deferred tax expense (deferred tax income). This tax is accounted in the consolidated statement of income, except in the case of accounting items that are to be recognized directly in the statements of other comprehensive income. In this case, each accounting item is presented before assessing their impact on Income Tax, which is accounted for in the relevant accounting item.

- Current income tax: the consolidated current income tax expense is the sum of the income tax expenses of the different entities that compose the Group (see Note 1), which were assessed, in each case, by applying the tax rate to taxable income, in accordance with Income Tax Law, or equivalent rule or provision, of the countries in which any subsidiary operates.

- Deferred income tax: it is assessed based on the separate Financial Statements of the Bank and of each of its subsidiaries and reflects the effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of an asset or liability in the statement of financial position and its tax base. Assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rate that is expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which these differences are expected to be settled or recovered. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets reflects the tax consequences that will follow from the manner in which the Bank and its subsidiaries expect, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of their assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured by their nominal figures, without discount, the tax rates that are expected to be applied in the fiscal year in which the asset shall be realized or the liability shall be settled. Deferred tax assets are recognized when it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary difference can be utilized.

3.15 Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share shall be calculated by dividing Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders of the Bank by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the fiscal year. See also Note 34.

3.16 Fiduciary activities and investment management

The Bank renders custody, administration, investment management and advisory services to third parties that originate the holding or placement of assets in the name of such third parties. These assets and income on them are not included in these consolidated Financial Statements, since they are not owned by the Bank. The commissions derived from these activities are accounted for as “Commissions income” in the statement of income. See also Notes 37, 38.3 and 42.

Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

The preparation of these consolidated Financial Statements requires the Bank’s Management to consider significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions that impact on the reported assets and liabilities, income, revenues and expenses, as well as the assessment and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, as of the end of the fiscal year. The Bank’s reported amounts are based on the best estimate regarding the probability of occurrence of different future events and, therefore, the uncertainties associated with the estimates and assumptions made by the Bank’s Management may drive in the future to final amounts that may differ from those estimates and may require material adjustments to the reported amounts of the affected assets and liabilities.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

In certain cases, the Financial Statements prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by BCRA, require that the assets and liabilities to be recognized and/or presented at their fair value. 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 most advantageous market) duly informed and willing to transact in an orderly and current transaction. When prices in active markets are available, the Bank has used them as basis for valuation. When prices in active markets are not available, the Bank estimates those values as values based on the best available information, including the use of models and other assessment techniques. See additionally Note 12.

In estimating accrued taxes, the Bank assesses the relative risks of the appropriate tax treatment considering judicial and regulatory guidance in the context of the tax position. Because of the complexity of tax laws and regulations, interpretation can be difficult and subject to legal judgment. It is possible that others, given the same information, may reach different reasonable conclusions regarding the estimated amounts of accrued taxes (for additional information regarding income tax see Note 25).

In the normal course of business, the Bank is a party to lawsuits of various types. In Note 43, contingent liabilities are disclosed with respect to existing or potential claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings, and is booked an accrual for litigation when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and these costs can be reasonably estimated.

The measurement of impairment losses under IFRS 9 across all categories of financial instruments, taking into account the temporary exceptions established by Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6847, requires judgment, in particular, the estimation of the amount and timing of future cash flows and collateral values when determining impairment losses and the assessment of a significant increase in credit risk. These estimates are driven by a number of factors, changes that can result in different levels of allowances (for additional information regarding impairment losses under IFRS 9, see Notes 3.2.4 and 45.1).

New standards adopted in the fiscal year

For the fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2023, the following amendments to IFRS are effective and they did not have a material impact on these consolidated Financial Statements:

Amendments to IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements” and IFRS Practice Statement 2 – Disclosures to accounting policies:

The amendments require that an entity discloses its material accounting policies, instead of its significant accounting policies. They also explain how an entity can identify material accounting policy information and give examples of when accounting policy information is likely to be material. Therefore, a guidance with explanations and examples denominated “four-step materiality process” was as described in the Practice Statement 2.

This amendment did not have a material impact on the disclosures of these consolidated Financial Statements or the annual consolidated Financial Statements.

Amendments to IAS 8 “Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and Errors” – Definition of Accounting Estimates:

The amendments clarify the distinction between changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies and the correction of errors. Also, they clarify how entities use measurement techniques and inputs to develop accounting estimates. The amended standard clarifies that the effects on an accounting estimate of a change in an input or a change in a measurement technique are changes in accounting estimates if they do not result from the correction of prior period errors. The previous definition of a change in accounting estimate specified that changes in accounting estimates may result from new information or new developments. Therefore, such changes are not corrections of errors.

This amendment would be applicable if the Bank performs a change in an accounting estimate, but it is not expected to have a material impact on the Financial Statements.

Amendments to IAS 12 “Income Tax” – Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction:

The IASB issued amendments to IAS 12, which narrow the scope of the initial recognition exception under IAS 12, so that it no longer applies to transactions that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences. The amendments clarify that where payments that settle a liability are deductible for tax purposes, it is a matter of professional judgment (having considered the applicable tax law) whether such deductions are attributable for tax purposes to the liability recognized in the Financial Statements (and interest expense) or to the related asset component (and interest expense). Professional judgment is important in determining whether any temporary differences exist on initial recognition of the asset and liability.

This amendment did not have a material impact on the Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

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 the FACPCE, 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 interpretations that are issued, but not yet effective, up to the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements are disclosed below. The Bank intends to adopt these standards, if applicable, when they become effective.

a) Amendments to IFRS 16 “Leases” – Sale and Leaseback: the amendment to IFRS 16 specifies the requirements that a seller-lessee uses in measuring the lease liability arising in a sale and leaseback transaction, to ensure the seller-lessee does not recognize any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use it retains. The amendment does not prescribe specific measurement requirements for lease liabilities arising from a leaseback. The initial measurement of the lease liability arising from a leaseback may result in a seller-lessee determining ‘lease payments’ that are different from the general definition of lease payments. The seller lessee will need to develop and apply an accounting policy that results in information that is relevant and reliable in accordance with IAS 8. This amendment is applicable as of January 1, 2024. The Bank does not expect this standard to have a material impact on the Financial Statements.

b) Amendments to IAS 7 “Statement of Cash Flows” and IFRS 7 ”Financial Instruments: Disclosures” – Supplier Finance Arrangement: the amendments specify disclosure requirements to enhance the current requirements, which are intended to assist users of Financial Statements in understanding the effects of supplier finance arrangements on an entity’s liabilities, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk. This amendment is applicable as of January 1, 2024. The Bank does not expect this standard to have a material impact on the Financial Statements.

c) Amendments to IAS 21 “Lack of Exchangeability”: the amendments to this standard will allow an entity to evaluate whether a currency is exchangeable and how to determine a spot exchange rate when exchangeability is lacking. This amendment is applicable as of January 1, 2025. The Bank is evaluating the effects that this amendment would cause in these consolidated 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 the Statement of financial position and, therefore, they are an integral part of the total risk of the Bank.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Bank maintains the following maximum exposures to credit risk related to this type of transactions:

Composition	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts		1,384,680,279			2,083,040,564
Guarantees granted (1)		185,041,419			22,448,824
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations		40,110,366
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)		36,582,600			1,909,845
Subtotal		1,646,414,664			2,107,399,233
Less: Allowance for ECL		(2,107,219	)		(2,169,785	)
Total		1,644,307,445			2,105,229,448

(1) Includes transactions not covered by BCRA debtor classification standard. The guarantees granted include an amount of 653,797 and 114,944, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Overdraft and unused agreed commitments include an amount of 11,700 and 1,412,257, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Disclosures related to the allowance for ECL are detailed in item 9.5 of Note 9 “Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss”.

Risks related to the contingent transactions described above have been evaluated and are controlled within the framework of the Bank’s credit risk policy, as described in Note 45.

5. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Bank performs derivative transactions for trading purposes through Futures and Forwards. These are contractual agreements to buy or sell a specific financial instrument at a given price and a fixed date in the future. Future contracts, in turn, correspond to transactions for standardized amounts, executed in a regulated market and subject to daily cash margin requirements. Forward contracts are customized contracts traded on an over-the-counter market. The main differences in risks associated with these types of contracts are the credit risk and the liquidity risk. In forward contracts there is counterparty risk since the Bank has credit exposure to counterparties of the agreements. The credit risk related to futures contracts is deemed very low because daily cash margin requirements help guarantee these contracts are always fulfilled. In addition, forward contracts are generally settled in gross terms and, therefore, they are deemed to have a higher settlement risk than future contracts that, unless they are chosen to be performed by delivery, are settled on a net basis. Both types of contracts expose the Bank to market risk.

At the beginning, derivatives often imply only a mutual exchange of promises with little or no investment. Nevertheless, these instruments frequently imply high levels of leverage and are quite volatile. A relatively small movement in the value of the underlying asset could have a significant impact in profit or loss. Furthermore, over-the-counter derivatives may expose the Bank to risks related to the absence of an exchange market in which to close an open position. The Bank’s exposure for derivative contracts is monitored on a regular basis as part of its general risk management framework. Information on the Bank’s credit risk management objectives and policies is included in Note 45.

Notional values indicate the amount of the underlying pending transactions at year end and are not indicative of either the market risk or the credit risk. The fair value of the derivative financial instruments recognized as assets or liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position is presented as follows. Changes in fair values were accounted for in profit or loss, the breakdown of which is disclosed in exhibit Q “Breakdown of statement of income”.

		12/31/2023				12/31/2022
Derivative financial assets	Underlying notional value	Notional value (in thousand)		Fair value		Notional value (in thousand)		Fair value
Transactions of foreign currency contract without delivery of underlying asset	US dollars		113,653		13,143,270		62,971		133,591
Total derivatives held for trading			113,653		13,143,270		62,971		133,591

		12/31/2023				12/31/2022
Derivative financial liabilities	Underlying notional value	Notional value (in thousand)		Fair value		Notional value (in thousand)		Fair value
Transactions of foreign currency contract without delivery of underlying asset	US dollars		132,179		2,837,879		985		7,382
Total derivatives held for trading			132,179		2,837,879		985		7,382

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Derivatives held for trading are generally related to products offered by the Bank to its customers. The Bank shall also take positions expecting to benefit from favorable changes in prices, rates or indexes, i.e. take advantage of the high level of leverage of these contracts to obtain yields, assuming at the same time high market risk. Additionally, they may be held for arbitrage, i.e. to obtain a benefit free of risk for the combination of a derivative product and a portfolio of financial assets, trying to benefit from anomalous situations in the prices of assets in the markets.

6. REPO TRANSACTIONS AND SECURITIES - GUARANTEED

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Bank has agreed-upon repurchase, reverse repurchase and securities - guaranteed transactions of government and private securities, in absolute value, for 639,183,710 and 192,852,624, respectively. Maturity of the agreed-upon transactions as of December 2023 occurred during the month of January 2024. Furthermore, the securities received guarantee repurchase transactions as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, total 679,456,540 and 212,163,266, respectively, and were recognized as an off balance sheet transaction, while the amounts delivered that guarantee reverse repurchase and securities - guaranteed transactions as of December 31, 2023 amount to 5,219,037 and 25,228,862, respectively, and are recorded in the heading “Financial assets delivered in guarantee” of the financial statements.

Profit generated by the Bank as a result of its repurchase transactions arranged during the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2023 and 2022, total 196,918,446 and 41,369,973, respectively, and were accounted for in “Interest income” in the consolidated statement of income. In addition, losses generated by the Bank as a result of its reverse repurchase and securities - guaranteed transactions arranged during the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2023 and 2022 total 13,873,646 and 3,038,227, respectively, and were recognized as “Interest expense” in the consolidated statement of income.

7. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

The composition of the other financial assets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Sundry debtors (see Note 11)		103,795,538			82,226,448
Receivables from other spot sales pending settlement		69,689,064			31,906,396
Private securities		26,390,995			14,039,085
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement		1,413,273			49,842,133
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement		93,988			1,521,526
Other		593,807			1,191,593
Subtotal		201,976,665			180,727,181
Less: Allowances for ECL		(595,276	)		(283,507	)
Total		201,381,389			180,443,674

Disclosures related to allowance for ECL are detailed in item 9.4 of Note 9 “Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss”.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

8. LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

The composition of loans and other financing as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Non-financial public sector (1)		4,716,730			6,872,565
Other financial entities		9,965,075			2,887,593
Other financial entities		9,988,301			2,912,945
Less: allowance for ECL		(23,226	)		(25,352	)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents		1,818,977,068			1,854,329,202
Overdrafts		287,899,182			153,368,437
Documents		338,338,841			254,649,736
Mortgage loans		165,128,338			192,779,725
Pledge loans		28,127,344			29,836,828
Personal loans		238,271,939			443,848,226
Credit cards		484,769,569			594,100,838
Financial leases		9,488,598			4,318,607
Other		320,577,811			215,663,576
Less: allowance for ECL		(53,624,554	)		(34,236,771	)
Total		1,833,658,873			1,864,089,360

(1) As explained in Note 3, ECL is not calculated to public sector exposures.

9. 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.

Exhibit P discloses financial assets measured at fair value 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”. Additionally, Note 12 explains the information related to the valuation process.

Moreover, 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 other comprehensive income, 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.

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

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

9.1 Loans and other financing measured at amortized cost

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

Composition	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Loans and other financing		1,887,306,653			1,898,351,483
Individual assessment		438,779,000			339,228,709
Collective assessment		1,448,527,653			1,559,122,774
Less: Allowance for ECL (1)		(53,647,780	)		(34,262,123	)
Total		1,833,658,873			1,864,089,360

(1) As explained in Note 3, ECL is not calculated to public sector exposures.

As explained in Note 45.1.3 “Additional Forward-looking allowances based on expert credit judgment”, section “Adjustment for expectations of increased risk due to the change in economic policy” as of December 31, 2023, the Entity resolved to carry out an adjustment with a prospective vision as a consequence of estimating an incremental effect in the forecasts determined by ECL for the purposes of covering a scenario of uncertainty regarding the impacts that could originate from the change in the economic policy regime, the implementation of a program to adjust imbalances macroeconomics and an inflation stabilization plan. As of December 31, 2023, said adjustment was estimated at 10,978,134, and as of December 31, 2022, it was 4,714,712, as explained in the section "Adjustment for uncertainty about conditions of accessing loans to MIPYMES" of the aforementioned note.

The following table shows the credit quality and the carrying amount of credit risk, based on the Bank’s credit risk rating system, the probability of default (PD) and the year-end stage classification, taking into account what was mentioned in the previous paragraph. The amounts are presented gross of the impairment allowances.

		12/31/2023
Internal rating grade	Range PD	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Performing			1,768,631,793		49,326,689				1,817,958,482		96.32
High grade	0.00% - 3.50%		1,656,677,021		17,622,473				1,674,299,494		88.70
Standard grade	3.51% - 7.00%		74,319,390		11,096,658				85,416,048		4.53
Sub-standard grade	7.01% - 33.00%		37,635,382		20,607,558				58,242,940		3.09
Past due but not impaired (1)	33.01% - 99.99%		9,560,270		39,794,513				49,354,783		2.62
Impaired	100%						19,993,388		19,993,388		1.06
Total			1,778,192,063		89,121,202		19,993,388		1,887,306,653		100
%			94.22		4.72		1.06		100

		12/31/2022
Internal rating grade	Range PD	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Performing			1,808,202,524		39,193,802				1,847,396,326		97.32
High grade	0.00% - 3.50%		1,681,921,508		7,681,012				1,689,602,520		89.01
Standard grade	3.51% - 7.00%		74,589,458		9,486,644				84,076,102		4.43
Sub-standard grade	7.01% - 33.00%		51,691,558		22,026,146				73,717,704		3.88
Past due but not impaired (1)	33.01% - 99.99%		11,793,490		23,553,411				35,346,901		1.86
Impaired	100%						15,608,256		15,608,256		0.82
Total			1,819,996,014		62,747,213		15,608,256		1,898,351,483		100
%			95.87		3.31		0.82		100

(1) It also includes transactions which are more than 5 days past due independently of the PD range assigned.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

9.1.1 Loans on an individual assessment

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of commercial loans 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 45 section “Credit risk”.

		12/31/2023
Internal rating grade	Range PD	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Performing		406,896,843		7,097,218				413,994,061		94.35
High grade	0.00% - 3.50%		370,890,261		4,272,758				375,163,019	85.50
Standard grade	3.51% - 7.00%		20,525,339		1,461				20,526,800	4.68
Sub-standard grade	7.01% - 33.00%		15,481,243		2,822,999				18,304,242	4.17
Past due but not impaired	33.01% - 99.99%				17,720,066				17,720,066	4.04
Impaired	100%						7,064,873		7,064,873	1.61
Total			406,896,843		24,817,284		7,064,873		438,779,000	100
%			92.73		5.66		1.61		100

		12/31/2022
Internal rating grade	Range PD	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Performing			326,942,915		8,003,761				334,946,676	98.74
High grade	0.00% - 3.50%		305,519,934		3,864,391				309,384,325	91.20
Standard grade	3.51% - 7.00%		11,345,135		1,951,825				13,296,960	3.92
Sub-standard grade	7.01% - 33.00%		10,077,846		2,187,545				12,265,391	3.62
Past due but not impaired	33.01% - 99.99%
Impaired	100%						4,282,033		4,282,033	1.26
Total			326,942,915		8,003,761		4,282,033		339,228,709	100
%			96.38		2.36		1.26		100

An analysis of changes in the gross carrying amount and the corresponding ECL allowances in relation to lending on an individual assessment is as follows:

	Stage
	1			2			3			Total
Gross carrying amount as of January 1, 2023		326,942,915			8,003,761			4,282,033			339,228,709
Assets originated or purchased (1)		222,308,589			1,855,070						224,163,659
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)		(142,471,170	)		22,319,656			10,451			(120,141,063	)
Variations		7,643,980			973,954			1,217,766			9,835,700
Transfers to Stage 1		50,358			(50,358	)
Transfers to Stage 2
Transfers to Stage 3		(302,856	)		(3,236,400	)		3,539,256
Amounts Written Off
Monetary effects		(7,274,973	)		(5,048,399	)		(1,984,633	)		(14,308,005	)
As of December 31, 2023		406,896,843			24,817,284			7,064,873			438,779,000

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

	Stage
	1			2			3			Total
Gross carrying amount as of January 1, 2022		489,589,175			28,728,902			4,631,927			522,950,004
Assets originated or purchased (1)		342,707,676			2,859,746						345,567,422
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)		(259,247,462	)		(10,856,932	)		(3,298,295	)		(273,402,689	)
Variations		11,783,851			1,501,434			1,877,290			15,162,575
Transfers to Stage 1		77,630			(77,630	)
Transfers to Stage 2
Transfers to Stage 3		(466,878	)		(4,989,188	)		5,456,066
Amounts Written Off
Monetary effects		(257,501,077	)		(9,162,571	)		(4,384,955	)		(271,048,603	)
As of December 31, 2022		326,942,915			8,003,761			4,282,033			339,228,709

(1) It includes the increases / decreases of the gross carrying amount for existing transactions at the beginning of the fiscal year.

	Stage
	1			2			3			Total
ECL amount as of January 1, 2023		2,935,832			1,034,230			2,394,548			6,364,610
Assets originated or purchased (1)		5,503,729			2,504,535						8,008,264
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)		(1,945,160	)		(633,638	)		1,911,240			(667,558	)
Variations		247,313			2,722,069			559,857			3,529,239
Transfers to Stage 1		37,003			(14,061	)		(22,942	)
Transfers to Stage 2
Transfers to Stage 3		(270,131	)		(961,891	)		1,232,022
Amounts Written Off
Monetary effects		(2,423,335	)		(2,051,167	)		(421,062	)		(4,895,564	)
As of December 31, 2023		4,085,251			2,600,077			5,653,663			12,338,991

	Stage
	1			2			3			Total
ECL amount as of January 1, 2022		4,038,960			15,234,991			3,750,095			23,024,046
Assets originated or purchased (1)		3,350,043			919,243						4,269,286
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)		(1,856,167	)		(6,696,176	)		(2,708,533	)		(11,260,876	)
Variations		(216,421	)		(1,606,792	)		498,341			(1,324,872	)
Transfers to Stage 1		48,467			(48,467	)
Transfers to Stage 2
Transfers to Stage 3		(353,826	)		(3,315,559	)		3,669,385
Amounts Written Off
Monetary effects		(2,075,224	)		(3,453,010	)		(2,814,740	)		(8,342,974	)
As of December 31, 2022		2,935,832			1,034,230			2,394,548			6,364,610

(1) It includes the increases / decreases of the ECL amount for existing transactions at the beginning of the fiscal year.

9.1.2 Loans on a collective assessment

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance 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 45 section “Credit risk”.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

		12/31/2023
Internal rating grade	Range PD	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Performing			1,361,734,950		42,229,471				1,403,964,421	96.93
High grade	0.00% - 3.50%		1,285,786,760		13,349,715				1,299,136,475	89.69
Standard grade	3.51% - 7.00%		53,794,051		11,095,197				64,889,248	4.48
Sub-standard grade	7.01% - 33.00%		22,154,139		17,784,559				39,938,698	2.76
Past due but not impaired (1)	33.01% - 99.99%		9,560,270		22,074,447				31,634,717	2.18
Impaired	100%						12,928,515		12,928,515	0.89
Total			1,371,295,220		64,303,918		12,928,515		1,448,527,653	100
%			94.67		4.44		0.89		100

		12/31/2022
Internal rating grade	Range PD	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Performing			1,481,259,609		31,190,041				1,512,449,650	97.00
High grade	0.00% - 3.50%		1,376,401,574		3,816,621				1,380,218,195	88.52
Standard grade	3.51% - 7.00%		63,244,323		7,534,819				70,779,142	4.54
Sub-standard grade	7.01% - 33.00%		41,613,712		19,838,601				61,452,313	3.94
Past due but not impaired (1)	33.01% - 99.99%		11,793,490		23,553,411				35,346,901	2.27
Impaired	100%						11,326,223		11,326,223	0.73
Total			1,493,053,099		54,743,452		11,326,223		1,559,122,774	100
%			95.76		3.51		0.73		100

(1) It also includes transactions which are more than 5 days past due independently of the PD range assigned.

An analysis of changes in the gross carrying amount and the corresponding ECL allowances in relation to lending on a collective assessment is as follows:

	Stage
	1			2			3			Total
Gross carrying amount as of January 1, 2023		1,493,053,099			54,743,452			11,326,223			1,559,122,774
Assets originated or purchased (1)		2,678,430,334			78,174,482						2,756,604,816
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)		(895,563,104	)		(28,257,061	)		(9,065,562	)		(932,885,727	)
Variations		898,407,885			24,768,003			2,652,235			925,828,123
Transfers to Stage 1		57,228,342			(56,057,484	)		(1,170,858	)
Transfers to Stage 2		(93,644,059	)		95,282,180			(1,638,121	)
Transfers to Stage 3		(34,295,603	)		(7,260,916	)		41,556,519
Amounts Written Off		(2,571,517	)		(4,799,750	)		(18,602,761	)		(25,974,028	)
Monetary effects		(2,729,750,157	)		(92,288,988	)		(12,129,160	)		(2,834,168,305	)
As of December 31, 2023		1,371,295,220			64,303,918			12,928,515			1,448,527,653

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	Stage
	1			2			3			Total
Gross carrying amount as of January 1, 2022		1,601,779,515			55,595,400			15,378,194			1,672,753,109
Assets originated or purchased (1)		898,380,301			26,220,738						924,601,039
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)		(300,383,490	)		(9,477,785	)		(3,040,709	)		(312,901,984	)
Variations		301,337,667			8,307,509			889,594			310,534,770
Transfers to Stage 1		19,195,129			(18,802,408	)		(392,721	)
Transfers to Stage 2		(31,409,433	)		31,958,880			(549,447	)
Transfers to Stage 3		(11,503,191	)		(2,435,405	)		13,938,596
Amounts Written Off		(862,520	)		(1,609,898	)		(6,239,607	)		(8,712,025	)
Monetary effects		(983,480,879	)		(35,013,579	)		(8,657,677	)		(1,027,152,135	)
As of December 31, 2022		1,493,053,099			54,743,452			11,326,223			1,559,122,774

(1) It includes the increases /decreases of the gross carrying amount for existing transactions at the beginning of the fiscal year.

	Stage
	1			2			3			Total
ECL amount as of January 1, 2023		13,882,450			5,640,912			8,374,151			27,897,513
Assets originated or purchased (1)		36,239,214			18,668,687						54,907,901
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)		(5,290,320	)		(4,690,300	)		(8,790,600	)		(18,771,220	)
Variations		(1,020,605	)		437,668			16,492,478			15,909,541
Transfers to Stage 1		358,751			(279,088	)		(79,663	)
Transfers to Stage 2		(69,406	)		148,111			(78,705	)
Transfers to Stage 3		(1,386,375	)		(65,698	)		1,452,073
Amounts Written Off		(20,629	)		(54,025	)		(1,261,638	)		(1,336,292	)
Monetary effects		(27,314,099	)		(3,965,735	)		(6,018,820	)		(37,298,654	)
As of December 31, 2023		15,378,981			15,840,532			10,089,276			41,308,789

	Stage
	1			2			3			Total
ECL amount as of January 1, 2022		17,023,362			6,088,537			12,287,988			35,399,887
Assets originated or purchased (1)		15,875,572			2,924,801						18,800,373
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)		(3,910,165	)		(1,134,001	)		(2,366,268	)		(7,410,434	)
Variations		(1,567,380	)		2,964,913			4,933,970			6,331,503
Transfers to Stage 1		2,170,916			(1,847,672	)		(323,244	)
Transfers to Stage 2		(661,196	)		980,555			(319,359	)
Transfers to Stage 3		(5,457,080	)		(434,944	)		5,892,024
Amounts Written Off		(51,901	)		(357,666	)		(5,119,302	)		(5,528,869	)
Monetary effects		(9,539,678	)		(3,543,611	)		(6,611,658	)		(19,694,947	)
As of December 31, 2022		13,882,450			5,640,912			8,374,151			27,897,513

(1) It includes the increases / decreases of the ECL amount for existing transactions at the beginning of the fiscal year.

9.2 Other debt securities at amortized cost

The criterion used to calculate ECL of Financial Trusts and Corporate Bonds is based on the rating granted by risk rating agencies to each debt security type making up the financial trusts or each corporate bond series, respectively. This means that the factor to be used will vary depending on the debt securities holdings (A or B). The EAD is assumed to be equal to the outstanding balance.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

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

	12/31/2023
Composition	Stage 1		Stage 2	Stage 3		Total		%
Corporate bonds		10,320,214					10,320,214		93.94
Financial trust		665,139					665,139		6.05
Other private securities					144		144		0.01
Total		10,985,353			144		10,985,497		100
%		100					100

	12/31/2022
Composition	Stage 1		Stage 2	Stage 3	Total		%
Corporate bonds		3,235,550				3,235,550		77.11
Financial trust		960,269				960,269		22.89
Total		4,195,819				4,195,819		100
%		100				100

The related ECL for Corporate bonds as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 11,728 and 1,726, respectively. The ECL related to Financial trusts as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 138 and 751, respectively. The ECL related to Other private securities as of December 31, 2023 amounted to 144.

9.3 Government securities at amortized cost or fair value through OCI

This group includes local government securities, provincial or BCRA 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 breakdown of these investments and their characteristics is disclosed in Exhibit A.

9.4 Other financial assets

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

	12/31/2023
Composition	Stage 1		Stage 2	Stage 3		Total		%
Other financial assets		175,585,670					175,585,670		100
Total		175,585,670					175,585,670		100
%		100					100

	12/31/2022
Composition	Stage 1		Stage 2	Stage 3		Total		%
Other financial assets		166,688,096					166,688,096		100
Total		166,688,096					166,688,096		100
%		100					100

The ECL related to these types of instruments amounted to 595,276 and 283,507 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, including the ECL related to the payments to be collected for the transaction mentioned in Note 11.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Exhibit R “Value correction for losses – Allowances for bad debt risk” also shows the evolution of the forecasts for expected credit losses at the sector and product level.

9.5 Loans commitment

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

	12/31/2023
Composition	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts		1,374,006,128		10,671,555		2,596		1,384,680,279		84.14
Guarantees granted		184,387,622						184,387,622		11.20
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations		40,110,366						40,110,366		2.44
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments		36,538,156		32,744				36,570,900		2.22
Total		1,635,042,272		10,704,299		2,596		1,645,749,167		100
%		99.35		0.65				100

	12/31/2022
Composition	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts		2,049,412,777		33,623,110		4,677		2,083,040,564		98.92
Guarantees granted		22,333,880						22,333,880		1.06
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments		497,588						497,588		0.02
Total		2,072,244,245		33,623,110		4,677		2,105,872,032		100
%		98.40		1.60				100

The related ECL for undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 1,395,765 and 2,028,032, respectively. The ECL related to guarantees granted as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 668,613 and 141,526, respectively. The ECL related to overdraft and unused agreed commitments as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 42,841 and 227, respectively.

For undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts, during 2023 there were transfers of the carrying amounts to Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 for an amount of (6,340,200), 7,510,390 and 117,662, respectively, and there were transfers of the ECL to Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 for an amount of 75,630, (79,210) and 450, respectively. For undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts, during 2022 there were transfers of the carrying amounts to Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 for an amount of (18,217,967), 18,041,458 and 176,509, respectively, and there were transfers of the ECL to Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 for an amount of 154,592, (155,287) and 788, respectively. For the other items, there were no transfers between stages during 2023 and 2022.

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

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

10. FINANCIAL ASSETS DELIVERED AS GUARANTEE

The composition of financial assets delivered as guarantee as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

	Carrying amount
Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
For transactions with the BCRA		68,117,546		77,305,535
For guarantee deposits		34,326,813		18,048,350
For repo transactions and securities - guaranteed		30,447,899
Total		132,892,258		95,353,885

The Bank’s Management considers there shall be no losses due to the restrictions on the above listed financial assets.

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

The composition of equity investment at fair value through profit or loss as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is detailed in the Exhibit A.

On January 21, 2019, the Bank, together with the other shareholders of Prisma, 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 capital stock, 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 were deferred for 5 years.

During July 2019, the process to determine the final selling price of the shares of Prisma 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.

On October 1, 2021, the Bank, together with the other class B Shareholders of Prisma, gave notice with respect to the exercise of the existing put option and therefore started the procedure to sell the remaining 49% of the capital stock of Prisma.

As of December 31, 2021, the holding of the Bank in Prisma (equivalent to 49%), was recorded in “Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss” determined from valuations performed by independent experts, which was adjusted in less, according to Memorandums issued by the BCRA on March 12 and 22, 2021.

On March 18, 2022, the Bank completed the transfer of all remaining shares held in Prisma in favor of AI ZENITH (Netherlands) BV, representing 4.4941% of Prisma’s capital stock.

The price of such shares is (in thousands) USD 33,018 and shall be paid as follows: (i) 30% in pesos at UVA plus a nominal annual rate of 15% that shall be paid 50% on March 18, 2027 and the remaining on March 18, 2028, and (ii) 70% in US Dollars at a nominal annual rate of 10% that shall be paid 50% on March 18, 2027 and the remaining on March 18, 2028. The gain generated for the sale of those shares is recorded in the statement of income under “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss”.

On the other hand, the parties agreed that: (i) the 40% of the outstanding balance of the sale of 51% mentioned in the first paragraph of this note was paid on March 30, 2022 and (ii) the remaining balance shall be paid in two installments, on January 31, 2026 and January 31, 2027, respectively.

Finally, sellers retained the usufruct (dividends) of the shares sold to be declared by Prisma for the year ended December 31, 2018, which were collected on April 26, 2019. 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. On March 18, 2022, the agreement was amended to include 100% of the shares.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

On May 22, 2023, the Bank, together with the remaining creditors arising from the abovementioned sales, authorized Prisma to undergo a merger-spinoff process involving two of its business units: (I) ATM and transfer management services, payment management services for 3.0 transfers, service payment collection and other related services will be handled through the new company Newpay SAU, and (ii) the acquiring business, through which electronic and digital payment solutions are provided (credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards, immediate transfers), early collection of sales, point-of-sale terminals network management and other related services, which are rendered to various businesses and/or suppliers, will be handled through the company Payway SAU. Prisma retains the remaining issuer processing services business unit involving credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards and other related services.

Both Prisma and the new companies Newpay SAU and Payway SAU are direct or indirect subsidiaries of AI ZENITH (Netherlands) BV. Furthermore, these new companies, like Prisma, have been allocated their respective share of dividends to be reported in the subsequent fiscal years, under the commitment to vote in favor of the distribution of certain minimum percentages. These percentages will also be subject to the guarantee trust aimed at repaying the deferred price.

12. 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 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 respect 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 that 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.

Exhibit P presents the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement.

Description of the valuation process

The fair value of instruments categorized as Level 1 was assessed by using quoted prices effective at the end of each fiscal year 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.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

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 the Bank used valuation techniques based on own assumptions and independent appraisers’ valuations. For this approach, the Bank mainly used the cash flow discount model.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, 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 fiscal year of the financial assets recognized at fair value categorized as level 3:

	As of December 31, 2023
Reconciliation	Debt instruments			Other financial assets			Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss
Amount at the beginning		3,213,305			153,882			2,133,089
Transfers to level 3
Transfers from level 3 (1)								(140,628	)
Profit and loss		2,331,940			37,262			2,250,161
Recognition and derecognition		(3,455,281	)					25,082
Monetary effects		(2,082,948	)		(127,743	)		(2,189,872	)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year		7,016			63,401			2,077,832

	As of December 31, 2022
Reconciliation	Debt instruments			Other financial assets			Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss
Amount at the beginning		6,774,234			188,174			12,811,441
Transfers to level 3
Transfers from level 3
Profit and loss		2,277,140			15,770			11,198
Recognition and derecognition		(2,497,377	)		65,586			(7,810,219	)
Monetary effects		(3,340,692	)		(115,648	)		(2,879,331	)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year		3,213,305			153,882			2,133,089

(1) Transfer of equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss from level 3 to level 1 that were measured using quoted prices observable in active markets as of December 31, 2023.

The fair values of instruments measured at level 3 are determined by the entity based on valuation techniques derived from the "income method", whose main unobservable data are related to discount rates, and on which a reasonable change in such input data would not generate significant effects on the Financial Statements taken as a whole.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

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.

Except for the foregoing, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Bank has not recognized any transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

Financial assets and liabilities not measured 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 consolidated 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 fiscal year 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 renowned pricing providers, the fair value was determined based on such prices.

The following table shows a comparison between the fair value and the carrying amount of financial instruments not measured at fair value as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:

	12/31/2023
Composition	Carrying amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Financial assets
Cash and deposits in banks		1,203,105,095		1,203,105,095						1,203,105,095
Repo transactions		615,582,382		615,582,382						615,582,382
Other financial assets		174,990,394		174,990,394						174,990,394
Loans and other financing		1,833,658,873						1,612,236,333		1,612,236,333
Other debt securities		140,103,948		92,032,365		55,565,564				147,597,929
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		107,663,396		107,663,396						107,663,396
Total		4,075,104,088		2,193,373,632		55,565,564		1,612,236,333		3,861,175,529
Financial liabilities
Deposits		3,370,240,610		2,091,506,221				1,280,298,042		3,371,804,263
Repo transactions		23,601,328		23,601,328						23,601,328
Other financial liabilities		374,491,943		362,362,512		11,631,954				373,994,466
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions		19,799,011		7,807,601		6,142,257				13,949,858
Issued corporate bonds		58,864,013				59,650,007				59,650,007
Subordinated corporate bonds		328,227,793				277,875,886				277,875,886
Total		4,175,224,698		2,485,277,662		355,300,104		1,280,298,042		4,120,875,808

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	12/31/2022
Composition	Carrying amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Financial assets
Cash and deposits in banks		778,796,544		778,796,552						778,796,552
Repo transactions		192,852,624		192,852,627						192,852,627
Other financial assets		166,404,589		166,404,589						166,404,589
Loans and other financing		1,864,089,360						1,625,360,056		1,625,360,056
Other debt securities		1,867,181,666		1,593,543,746		257,439,650		299,898		1,851,283,294
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		95,353,885		95,353,886						95,353,886
Total		4,964,678,668		2,826,951,400		257,439,650		1,625,659,954		4,710,051,004
Financial liabilities
Deposits		4,033,959,266		2,021,273,290				2,009,393,334		4,030,666,624
Other financial liabilities		420,684,684		407,263,472		13,614,443				420,877,915
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions		7,627,436		7,418,200		161,817				7,580,017
Issued corporate bonds		8,456,451				8,216,649				8,216,649
Subordinated corporate bonds		224,617,825				183,155,754				183,155,754
Total		4,695,345,662		2,435,954,962		205,148,663		2,009,393,334		4,650,496,959

13. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

13.1 Comercio Interior SAU

On May 18, 2023, the Entity acquired from Inversora Juramento SA, 100% of the capital stock and votes of Comercio Interior SAU, a company engaged in the grain brokerage business.

The Special Shareholders’ Meeting held on October 6, 2023 deemed it appropriate and approved the change of its corporate name to “Macro Agro SAU” and consequently, subject to the authorization of the Business Associations Regulatory Agency of the Province of Santa Fe (IGPJ), proposed the amendment of section 1 of the by-laws. On October 27, 2023, the proceedings were filed with the IGPJ.

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed

The fair value of the assets identified and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date is as follows:

Composition	Fair value recognized on acquisition
Assets
Cash and deposits in banks		47,782
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss		986,466
Loans and other financing		138,047
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		1,899,588
Other financial assets		7,393,142
Property, plant and equipment		133,492
Intangible assets		29,675
Other non-financial assets		109,667
		10,737,859

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Composition (contd.)	Fair value recognized on acquisition
Liabilities
Other financial liabilities		7,325,831
Provisions		20,666
Current income tax liabilities		124,492
Deferred income tax liabilities		147,107
Other non-financial liabilities		2,036,240
		9,654,336
Net assets acquired at fair value		1,083,523

The goodwill generated by the acquisition of Comercio Interior SAU amounted to 339,958.

In accordance with the share purchase contract, the transaction price was set at USD 5,218,800, which will be paid in variable annual installments using the proceeds from the dividends of Comercio Interior SAU. Thus, the Bank assigns 100% of the rights over the dividends in favor of the seller, up to the full payment of the purchase price. Each installment will become due within fifteen days as from the Shareholders’ Meeting approval of Comercio Interior SAU Financial Statements. The first installment will become due in 2024.

To measure the liabilities arising from this transaction the Bank estimated the Company's future income, discounting them at its own business rate. As a consequence, at the acquisition date, the liability amounted to USD 2,973,375.

On September 29, 2023, Comercio Interior SAU distributed cash dividends amounting to 440,000 (not restated). Those dividends were received by Banco Macro SA on October 2, 2023. As it was explained in the previous paragraphs, dividends were used to pay the liability arising from the purchase, which decreased by USD 558,651.70.

13.2 Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA) and its subsidiaries

On August 23, 2023, Banco Macro SA has entered into a stock purchase agreement with Itaú Unibanco Holding SA, through its affiliates Itaú Unibanco SA, Banco Itaú BBA SA and Itaú Consultoria de Valores Mobiliários e Participaçoes SA (collectively, “Itaú”), pursuant to which, subject to certain conditions (substantially the approval of the transaction by the Central Bank of Argentina), the Entity would acquire from Itaú the shares representing 100% of the capital stock and votes of Banco Itaú Argentina SA, Itaú Asset Management SA and Itaú Valores SA.

On November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Argentina authorized the abovementioned purchase, as per the following breakdown:

· Banco Itaú Argentina SA: 100% of the capital stock and votes of Banco Itaú Argentina SA were acquired, represented by 729,166,165 ordinary shares and 14,565,089 preferred shares, out of which: (i) 721,697,119 ordinary shares and 14,565,089 preferred shares representing 98.995733% of capital stock were acquired from Itaú Unibanco SA and (ii) 7,469,046 ordinary shares representing 1.004267% of capital stock were acquired from Itaú BBA SA.

· Itaú Asset Management SA: 11,950 shares representing 13.00% of the capital stock of Itaú Asset Management SA were directly acquired from Itaú Unibanco SA, and indirectly, 80,000 shares, which represent 87.00% of the capital stock of Itaú Asset Management SA through the acquisition of Banco Itaú Argentina SA.

· Itaú Valores SA: 6,814,535 shares representing 13.00% of the capital stock and votes of Itaú Valores SA were directly acquired from Itaú Consultoria de Valores Mobiliários e Participações SA; and indirectly, 45,604,965 shares, representing 87.00% of the capital stock and votes of Itaú Valores SA, through the acquisition of Banco Itaú Argentina SA.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed

The fair value of the assets identified acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date is as follows:

Composition	Fair value recognized on acquisition
Assets
Cash and deposits in banks		160,975,229
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss		51,232,686
Derivative financial instruments		22,198,599
Repo transactions		255,552,986
Other financial assets		16,610,423
Loans and other financing		290,578,416
Other debt securities		68,697,853
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		40,705,395
Current income tax assets		203,976
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss		190,362
Investments in associates and joint arrangements		9,599,589
Property, plant and equipment		37,443,475
Intangible assets		21,298,818
Deferred income tax assets		18,763,919
Other non-financial assets		7,400,772
Non-current assets held for sale		12,974,758
		1,014,427,256
Liabilities
Deposits		675,034,941
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss		20,346,543
Derivative financial instruments		8,578,570
Other financial liabilities		19,082,094
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions		10,666,322
Issued corporate bonds		5,920,878
Current income tax liabilities		20,058,160
Provisions		2,983,960
Deferred income tax liabilities		17,707,310
Other non-financial liabilities		54,821,380
		835,200,158
Net assets acquired at fair value		179,227,098

The price of this transaction was established at USD 50,000,000, which was set at the time of the agreement and paid on November 3, 2023, and an additional amount resulting from the adjustment of the result obtained by Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA), BMA Asset Management SA (formerly known Itaú Asset Management SA) and BMA Valores SA (formerly known as Itaú Valores SA) between April 1, 2023 and the closing date established in the purchase contract.

Interest income and commission income from the acquisition date until December 31, 2023 of Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA), measured on a consolidated basis, amounts to 73,462,184 and 4,006,913, respectively. The net income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 amount to 31,913,784.

If the business combination had taken place at the beginning of the year, the interest income and commission income of the Entity would have amounted to 2,827,353,743 and 263,605,335, respectively, and the net income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 would have amounted to 593,275,103.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

As the amount of the net assets acquired exceeds the fair value of the price paid, the Bank recorded a gain generated by this acquisition for 156,768,122, which is recorded in “Income from associates and joint arrangements”.

The calculation of this gain is subject to change because the estimates of all fair values are being reviewed and may be modified during the period of one year from the acquisition date as established by IFRS 3. However, the Bank’s Management does not expect significant changes in these amounts.

14. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

14.1 Associates

The following table provides summarized financial information about the Bank’s investment in its associates:

	Proportional Bank’s			Financial position				Loss for the fiscal year
Entity	interest			12/31/2023		12/31/2022		12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Macro Warrants SA		5	%		11,581		17,327		(5,746	)		(5,048	)	(1) and (2)
Play Digital SA		9.45	%		747,460		1,317,127		(1,521,734	)		(1,289,561	)	(1) and (2)
Alianza SGR		24.98	%		3,010				(88,831	)				(1)

(1) The existence of significant influence is evidenced by the representation that the Bank has in the Board of Directors of these associates.

(2) To measure this investment, accounting information of this associate as of September 30, 2023 has been used. Additionally, significant transactions conducted or events that occurred between October 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, have been considered.

14.2 Joint ventures

The following table provides summarized financial information about the Bank’s investment in its joint ventures:

	Proportional Bank’s			Financial position				Profit  (Loss) for the fiscal year
Entity	interest			12/31/2023		12/31/2022		12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Banco Macro SA – Bizland SAU Unión transitoria		50	%		828,510		2,001,551		514,407			1,005,610
Finova SA		50	%		94,550		219,021		(124,470	)		(39,119	)

For further information on the Bank’s interest in associates and joint arrangements, see exhibit E “Detailed information on interest in other companies”.

15. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

The composition of the other non-financial assets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023	12/31/2022
Investment property (see Exhibit F)	29,014,856	27,061,153
Tax advances	14,445,390	3,830,762
Advanced prepayments	9,307,953	7,310,656
Other	2,014,385	576,618
Total	54,782,584	38,779,189

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

16. 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 December 31, 2023 and 2022, amounts balances and profit or loss related to transactions generated with related parties are as follows:

	As of December 31, 2023
	Main subsidiaries (1)
	Macro Bank Limited	Macro Securities SAU (2)	Argenpay SAU	Fintech SGR		Comercio Interior SAU	Associate	Key management personnel (3)	Other related parties	Total
Assets
Cash and deposits in banks	6,478									6,478
Other financial assets					8,326,118			1,077,944	7,139,810	16,543,872
Loans and other financing (4)
Documents									1,284,488	1,284,488
Overdraft								257,516	2,662,095	2,919,611
Credit cards								605,145	129,042	734,187
Lease						30,976			51,602	82,578
Personal loans								5,562		5,562
Mortgage loans								1,261,934		1,261,934
Other loans (5)								378,210	5,877,322	6,255,532
Guarantee granted									26,357,386	26,357,386
Total assets	6,478				8,326,118	30,976		3,586,311	43,501,745	55,451,628
Liabilities
Deposits		15,785,008	258,554		24,681	11,170	304,321	24,665,263	21,695,667	62,744,664
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss									13,817,710	13,817,710
Other financial liabilities								5,108,496	954,452	6,062,948
Issued corporate bonds		2,884,982								2,884,982
Subordinated corporate bonds					781,691	123,425				905,116
Other non-financial liabilities									4,991,527	4,991,527
Total liabilities		18,669,990	258,554		806,372	134,595	304,321	29,773,759	41,459,356	91,406,947

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	As of December 31, 2023
	Main subsidiaries (1)
	Macro Bank Limited	Macro Securities SAU (2)			Argenpay SAU	Fintech SGR			Comercio Interior SAU	Associates		Key management personnel (3)		Other related parties		Total
Income / (loss)
Interest income			237,527						14,328			1,915,668		5,682,782		7,850,305
Interest expense										(91,654	)	(204,618	)	(111,987	)	(408,259	)
Commissions income			77,309				57,264			1,190		475		564,890		701,128
Commissions expense							(46,020	)				(105	)	(101,495	)	(147,620	)
Other operating income			215,291		32		9,361,556		3,090	389		20		61,549		9,641,927
Administrative expense														(2,479,398	)	(2,479,398	)
Other operating expense			(10	)								(501	)	(537,471	)	(537,982	)
Total income / (loss)			530,117		32		9,372,800		17,418	(90,075	)	1,710,939		3,078,870		14,620,101

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

(2) It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

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

(4) The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2023 for Macro Securities SAU, Comercio Interior SAU, Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 21,637,333, 68,502, 3,762,515 and 51,513,614, respectively.

(5) It is related to Loans and other financing not disclosed in other items, mainly Other loans, Financing of foreign exchange transactions and Loans with government securities.

	As of December 31, 2022
	Main subsidiaries (1)
	Macro Bank Limited		Macro Securities SAU (2)		Argenpay SAU		Fintech SGR		Associates		Key management personnel (3)		Other related parties		Total
Assets
Cash and deposits in banks		4,419														4,419
Other financial assets								9,395,278				724,126		59		10,119,463
Loans and other financing (4)
Documents												175,223		1,310,746		1,485,969
Overdraft												590,790		155,143		745,933
Credit cards														207,665		207,665
Lease												3,619				3,619
Personal loans												1,689,642				1,689,642
Other loans (5)				6,581,205								472,869		4,360,084		11,414,158
Guarantee granted														4,795,743		4,795,743
Total assets		4,419		6,581,205				9,395,278				3,656,269		10,829,440		30,466,611
Liabilities
Deposits				9,347,392		181,046		361		263,793		12,959,967		7,160,317		29,912,876
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss														512,593		512,593
Other financial liabilities												160,967		37,456		198,423
Issued corporate bonds				897,421												897,421
Subordinated corporate bonds								450,137								450,137
Other non-financial liabilities														62,954		62,954
Total liabilities				10,244,813		181,046		450,498		263,793		13,120,934		7,773,320		32,034,404

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	As of December 31, 2022
	Main subsidiaries (1)
	Macro Bank Limited		Macro Securities SAU (2)			Argenpay SAU		Fintech SGR			Associates			Key management personnel (3)			Other related parties			Total
Income / (loss)
Interest income				13,462											915,252			6,176,142			7,104,856
Interest expense												(71,530	)		(325,275	)		(214,965	)		(611,770	)
Commissions income				77,843					2,466			1,074			190			327,193			408,766
Commissions expense									(33,156	)					(159	)		(3,559	)		(36,874	)
Other operating income		16					125		4,063,048									162			4,063,351
Credit loss expense on financial assets				(1,165	)																(1,165	)
Administrative expense																		(1,824,036	)		(1,824,036	)
Other operating expense				(45,188	)													(220,567	)		(265,755	)
Total income / (loss)		16		44,952			125		4,032,358			(70,456	)		590,008			4,240,370			8,837,373

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

(2) It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

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

(4) The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2022 for Macro Securities SAU, Fintech SGR, Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 14,101,862, 7,895,654, 4,108,625 and 52,441,567, respectively.

(5) It is related to Loans and other financing not disclosed in other items, mainly Other loans, Financing of foreign exchange transactions and Loans with government securities.

Transactions generated by the Bank with its related parties for arranged transactions 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 December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 3,282,300 and 3,291,583, respectively.

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 8,073,936 and 5,613,683, respectively.

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

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Board of Directors		22		22
Senior managers of the key management personnel		12		12
Total		34		34

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

17. DEPOSITS

The composition of deposits as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Non-financial public sector		187,100,670		342,399,722
Financial sector		20,185,431		5,148,961
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents		3,162,954,509		3,686,410,583
Checking accounts		509,621,461		495,523,560
Saving accounts		1,430,030,343		1,307,102,600
Time deposits		1,048,237,134		1,771,977,942
Investment accounts		125,215,026		63,790,115
Other		49,850,545		48,016,366
Total		3,370,240,610		4,033,959,266

18. OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

The composition of the other financial liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants		196,821,322		228,920,357
Amounts payable for other spot purchases pending settlement		93,449,791		45,887,253
Payment orders pending to foreign exchange settlement		34,430,062		17,727,873
Collections and other transactions on account and behalf of others		10,454,906		8,737,913
Finance leases liabilities		9,388,790		6,119,963
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending settlement		1,326,551		49,982,243
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement		310,596		30,457,203
Other		28,309,925		32,851,879
Total		374,491,943		420,684,684

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

19. LEASES

19.1 The Bank as a lessee

The Bank has lease contracts mainly for real properties recognized in the item “Property, plant and equipment”. Generally, the Bank is restricted from assigning or subleasing the leased assets.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the carrying amount of assets recognized for the right-of-use assets identified in the lease contracts, depreciation expense for the fiscal year and the additions to right-of-use assets are disclosed in Exhibit F to these consolidated Financial Statements.

Set out below are the carrying amounts of lease liabilities and the movements during the fiscal year:

Movements	2023			2022
At the beginning of the fiscal year		6,119,963			8,614,762
Additions		5,993,172			1,980,876
Accretion of interest		853,157			1,200,066
Difference in foreign currency		7,299,242			2,211,464
Payments		(3,943,775	)		(3,186,650	)
Monetary effects		(6,932,969	)		(4,700,555	)
At the end of the fiscal year (see Note 18)		9,388,790			6,119,963

The short term leases were recognized as expense for an amount of 41,962 and 43,671 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The table below shows the maturity of the lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Lease liabilities	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		Total up to 12 months		Over 12 months and up to 24 months		Over 24 months		Total over 12 months
Balances as of 12/31/2023		501,538		661,704		869,428		1,500,379		3,533,049		2,065,420		3,790,321		5,855,741
Balances as of 12/31/2022		317,642		522,439		717,689		1,167,878		2,725,648		1,430,105		1,964,210		3,394,315

19.2 The Bank as a lessor

The Bank, as lessor, entered into financial lease contracts, under the usual characteristics of this kind of transactions, without there being any issues that may differentiate them in any aspect from those performed in the Argentine financial market in general. The lease contracts in force do not represent significant balances with respect to the total financing granted by the Bank.

The following table shows the reconciliation between the total gross investment of financial leases and the current value of the minimum payment receivables for such leases:

	12/31/2023				12/31/2022
	Current value of minimum payments		Total gross investment		Current value of minimum payments		Total gross investment
Up to 1 year		3,158,511		11,978,813		3,254,319		2,161,580
From 1 to 5 years		6,328,466		18,507,415		3,587,139		2,157,027
Over 5 years		1,621		1,974
Total		9,488,598		30,488,202		6,841,458		4,318,607

Income for non-accrued interests amounted to 1,858,377 and 2,522,851, for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

20. 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 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

	12/31/2023
Composition	Within 12 months		Over 12 months		12/31/2023		12/31/2022
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties				500		500		1,559
Letters of credits, guarantees and other commitments (1)		2,107,219				2,107,219		2,169,785
Commercial claims in progress (2)		1,513,027		1,307,565		2,820,592		1,540,253
Labor lawsuits		354,211		279,243		633,454		829,484
Pension funds - reimbursement		672,026		547,309		1,219,335		1,614,617
Other		776,102		1,186,298		1,962,400		2,293,034
Total		5,422,585		3,320,915		8,743,500		8,448,732

(1) These amounts correspond to the ECL calculated for contingent transactions, which are mentioned in Note 4.

(2) See also Note 43.2.

In the opinion of the Bank’s Management and its legal counsel, there are no other significant effects other than those disclosed in these consolidated 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.

21. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

The composition of other non-financial liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables		52,891,537		34,157,484
Withholdings		45,141,632		49,403,965
Miscellaneous payables		37,049,991		9,200,669
Taxes payables		33,767,097		24,013,937
Directors’ and syndics’ fees payable		17,494,014		2,136,436
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement		1,588,373		3,503,012
Dividends payable (see Note 34)		80,142
Other		26,172,439		10,895,895
Total		214,185,225		133,311,398

22. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAYABLE

The table below presents the amounts of employee benefits payable as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Short-term employee benefits	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Vacation accrual		35,476,514		14,619,069
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables		17,415,023		19,538,415
Total short-term employee benefits		52,891,537		34,157,484

The Bank has not long-term employee benefits or post-employment benefits as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

23. 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 December 31, 2023 and 2022:

12/31/2023	Without due date		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		Total up to 12 months		Over 12 months and up to 24 months		Over 24 months		Total over 12 months
Assets
Cash and deposits in banks		1,203,105,095
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss				1,285,901		242,735,856		620,520,421		834,601,516		1,699,143,694		18,788,976		34,181,167		52,970,143
Derivative financial instruments				7,937,962		3,386,733		1,818,575				13,143,270
Repo transactions				615,582,382								615,582,382
Other financial assets		52,718,261		90,451,422		15,418		2,972,126				93,438,966		34,511		55,189,651		55,224,162
Loans and other financing (1)		7,844,494		914,818,946		220,082,349		173,923,162		157,171,020		1,464,995,477		133,783,385		227,035,517		360,818,902
Other debt securities				43,700,875		272,972		44,331,439		56,851,236		145,156,522		252,899,966		33,736,822		286,636,788
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		102,444,359		30,447,899								30,447,899
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss		3,213,841
Total assets		1,369,326,050		1,704,225,387		466,493,328		842,565,723		1,048,623,772		4,061,908,210		405,506,838		350,143,157		755,649,995

Liabilities
Deposits	1,678,922,497	1,468,496,724	138,012,172	44,635,643	39,978,607	1,691,123,146	190,666	4,301	194,967
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss		13,825,475				13,825,475
Derivative financial instruments		722,082	1,043,884	130,385	891,528	2,837,879
Repo transactions		23,601,328				23,601,328
Other financial liabilities		362,562,577	1,082,105	1,033,831	1,798,591	366,477,104	2,688,938	5,325,901	8,014,839
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions		9,204,268	3,610,758	444,049		13,259,075	6,389,125	150,811	6,539,936
Issued corporate bonds		346	2,164	12,827,488	40,567,916	53,397,914	5,466,099		5,466,099
Subordinated corporate bonds				5,723,805		5,723,805		322,503,988	322,503,988
Total liabilities	1,678,922,497	1,878,462,800	143,751,083	64,795,201	83,236,642	2,170,245,726	14,734,828	327,985,001	342,719,829

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

12/31/2022	Without due date		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		Total up to 12 months		Over 12 months and up to 24 months		Over 24 months		Total over 12 months
Assets
Cash and deposits in banks		778,796,544
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss				11,232,300		71,687,309		254,790,463		256,063,185		593,773,257		40,646,054		22,819,334		63,465,388
Derivative financial instruments				26,426		48,053		59,112				133,591
Repo transactions				192,852,624								192,852,624
Other financial assets		35,657,343		106,040,645		43,227		2,087,941				108,171,813				36,614,518		36,614,518
Loans and other financing (1)		4,535,346		819,990,162		154,227,903		175,343,260		186,873,034		1,336,434,359		183,431,484		339,688,171		523,119,655
Other debt securities				1,633,096,866		321,378,829		14,872,793		165,761,262		2,135,109,750		42,812,604		118,727,798		161,540,402
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		95,353,885
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss		2,614,136
Total assets		916,957,254		2,763,239,023		547,385,321		447,153,569		608,697,481		4,366,475,394		266,890,142		517,849,821		784,739,963

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

12/31/2022	Without due date		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		Total up to 12 months		Over 12 months and up to 24 months		Over 24 months		Total over 12 months
Liabilities
Deposits		1,993,987,527		1,661,474,368		324,005,727		49,846,154		4,581,098		2,039,907,347		19,603		44,789		64,392
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss				1,638,088								1,638,088
Derivative financial instruments				5,340		2,042						7,382
Other financial liabilities				406,776,711		1,124,905		956,320		1,971,058		410,828,994		2,748,148		7,107,542		9,855,690
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions				908,378		1,592,445		4,993,630		132,983		7,627,436
Issued corporate bonds						20,203						20,203		8,436,248				8,436,248
Subordinated corporate bonds								4,422,672				4,422,672				220,195,153		220,195,153
Total liabilities		1,993,987,527		2,070,802,885		326,745,322		60,218,776		6,685,139		2,464,452,122		11,203,999		227,347,484		238,551,483

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

24. 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 fiscal year 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.

25. INCOME TAX

a) Inflation adjustment on income tax

Tax Reform Law 27430, amended by Laws 27468 and 27541, established the following, regarding 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 CPI is higher than 100% for the thirty-six months before the end of the tax period;

ii) regarding 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 years 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; and

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

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, all the conditions established by the income tax Law to practice the inflation adjustment are met (see section “Fiscal years 2019 and 2020” and “Fiscal year 2021” of this note).

b) Income tax rate

On June 16, 2021, through Decree No. 387/2021, Law No. 27630 was issued. This law established for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, a progressive tax rates scheme of 25%, 30% and 35% which will be applied, on a progressive basis, to the taxable accumulated net profit at the end of each fiscal year.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

c) The main items of deferred income tax:

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Deferred tax assets
Loans and other financing		25,658,899		11,286,740
Provisions and employee benefits		5,682,945		4,819,092
Allowances for contingencies		1,710,376		2,790,085
Leases		1,816,255		1,038,052
Investments in other companies		622,731		194,596
Other		5,259,223		2,278,370
Total deferred tax assets		40,750,429		22,406,935
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment and other non-financial assets		41,254,233		34,560,135
Intangible assets		22,936,686		18,880,518
Tax effects on forward sales		15,669,095		9,632,038
Other		5,636,416		454,475
Total deferred tax liabilities		85,496,430		63,527,166
Net deferred tax liabilities		44,746,001		41,120,231

In the consolidated Financial Statements, tax assets (current and deferred) of an entity of the Group shall not be offset with the tax liabilities (current and deferred) of another entity of the Group because they correspond to income tax applicable to different taxpayers and also they are not legally entitled before the tax authority to pay or receive only one amount to settle the net position.

Changes in net deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are summarized as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Net deferred tax liabilities at beginning of the fiscal year		41,120,231			34,238,116
Net deferred tax assets from Banco BMA SAU and its subsidiaries at the acquisition date		(145,235	)
Loss for deferred taxes recognized in the statement of income		3,771,005			6,882,115
Net deferred tax liabilities at fiscal year end		44,746,001			41,120,231

The income tax charge exposed in the Statement of income and Other Comprehensive Income differs from the income tax charge that would result if all profits had been taxed at the current tax rate.

The main items of income tax expense in the consolidated Financial Statements are as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Current income tax expense		278,656,647		53,699,560
Loss for deferred taxes		3,771,005		6,882,115
Income tax loss recorded in the statement of income		282,427,652		60,581,675
Income tax loss / (profit) recorded in other comprehensive income		16,652,732		(7,616,806	)
Total		299,080,384		52,964,869

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

The table below shows the reconciliation between income tax and the amounts obtained by applying the current tax rate in Argentina to the income carrying amount:

Composition	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Income carrying amount before income tax		870,082,497			194,628,970
Applicable income tax rate		35	%		35	%
Income tax on income carrying amount		304,528,874			68,120,140
Net permanent differences and other tax effects including the fiscal inflation adjustment		(22,101,222	)		(7,538,465	)
Total income tax		282,427,652			60,581,675

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the effective income tax rate is 32.5% and 31.1%, respectively.

Fiscal years 2019 and 2020

As decided by the Board of Directors in the meeting held on May 11, 2020, considering certain case law on the matter assessed by its legal counsel and tax advisors, on May 26 of that year, 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). The same criterion was applied to determine the annual income tax report for 2020, which generated accrued income tax for Banco Macro SA for such fiscal year that amounted to 9,933,210 (not restated).

In addition, on July 23, 2021, the Bank filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 254,305 (not restated) paid as income tax for the 2020 tax period be reimbursed.

As to the tax periods mentioned in previous paragraphs, on November 1, 2021, the AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit, which is in progress.

Along with the filings mentioned in the first paragraph of this section, on December 28, 2021, the Bank filed petitions for declaratory judgment with the Federal Administrative Contentious Court for the periods under analysis. The file 22274/2021, for the fiscal year 2019, is in process in Court No. 12 and the file 22278/2021, for the fiscal year 2020, is in process in Court No. 1.

Fiscal year 2021

On October 17, 2022, Banco Macro SA filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 382,189 (not restated) paid as income tax for the 2021 tax period be reimbursed.

On January 3, 2023, the AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit related to the abovementioned fiscal year, which is in progress.

Fiscal year 2022

On June 30, 2023, Banco Macro SA filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 654,673 (not restated) paid as income tax for the 2022 tax period be reimbursed.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Reimbursement actions – Fiscal years 2013 to 2017 and 2018

On October 24, 2019, Banco Macro SA filed with the AFIP-DGI (Argentine tax authorities) two reimbursement actions under the terms established by the first paragraph of section 81, Law No. 11683 requesting the reimbursement of 4,782,766 and 5,015,451 (not restated amounts) paid to tax authorities as income tax during tax periods 2013 through 2017 and 2018, respectively, arising from the impossibility to apply the adjustment for inflation and other adjustment mechanisms set forth by income tax Law (prior to the amendments introduced by Laws No. 27430 and 27468 for periods 2013 through 2017, and as revised in 2019 and amended for the 2018 tax period), plus the related compensatory interest (SIGEA [case and file management system] files No. 19144-14224/2019 and 19144-14222/2019). Since tax authorities have not yet issued a resolution with respect to the abovementioned claims, on August 7, 2020, the Bank filed both reimbursement requests under the terms of section 81, Law No. 11683 with the Federal Contentious and Administrative Trial Courts, which are pending in Courts No. 8 and 2 of such jurisdiction, respectively (cases No. 11285/2020 and 11296/2020). Currently, in connection with the file for the fiscal year 2018, the evidence stage is closed and the process for allegation was delivered.

In connection with the tax periods mentioned in the previous paragraph, on December 19, 2019, the AFIP notified the beginning of the income tax audit for the 2018 tax period, and on May 3, 2021, it notified the beginning of the income tax audit for periods 2013 through 2017. On October 4, 2021, the AFIP ended the audit for periods 2013 through 2017 as the Bank had exercised in due time its right to resort to justice, and that the admission of reimbursement is subject to a court decision.

26. COMMISSIONS INCOME

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time
Commissions related to obligations		137,669,112		132,936,263
Commissions related to credit cards		79,093,028		77,162,568
Commissions related to insurance		12,210,984		13,160,484
Commissions related to securities value		8,041,734		3,934,683
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions		5,092,503		4,755,361
Commissions related to loans and other financing		1,435,003		1,346,940
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted		548,626		32,339
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period
Commissions related to credit cards		1,040,818		1,269,694
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions		502,875		183,793
Commissions related to loans and other financing		74,150		22,379
Commissions related to obligations		3,716		4,893
Total		245,712,549		234,809,397

27. DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos		795,283,241		190,210,057
Income from foreign currency exchange		2,934,750		3,714,641
Total		798,217,991		193,924,698

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

28. OTHER OPERATING INCOME

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Services		39,485,063		30,073,157
Adjustments and interest from other receivables		10,609,488		7,409,095
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses		7,790,354		5,229,772
Other receivables from financial intermediation		5,230,985		2,951,962
Other		9,774,382		20,281,433
Total		72,890,272		65,945,419

29. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Remunerations		188,854,414		166,849,835
Payroll taxes		47,630,616		41,170,900
Compensations and bonuses to employees		33,353,002		25,271,715
Employee services		8,671,106		8,479,122
Total		278,509,138		241,771,572

30. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Taxes		26,941,364		19,979,498
Fees to directors and syndics		26,925,241		6,150,654
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses		21,441,643		19,420,752
Other fees		16,572,872		11,766,928
Armored truck, documentation and events		15,437,848		16,422,544
Security services		11,899,472		11,715,106
Electricity and communications		10,395,529		10,789,374
Software		9,523,176		7,761,645
Advertising and publicity		9,292,109		7,395,622
Hired administrative services		3,025,778		830,539
Representation, travel and transportation expenses		2,829,322		2,127,956
Insurance		1,177,393		1,285,097
Stationery and office supplies		1,069,576		846,370
Leases		470,912		540,357
Other		7,223,754		4,901,315
Total		164,225,989		121,933,757

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

31. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Turnover tax		190,149,358		128,711,123
From credit cards		61,395,366		53,529,578
Other adjustments and interests for miscellaneous obligations		9,470,756		3,754,386
Charges for other provisions		8,823,373		7,420,199
Deposit guarantee fund contributions		5,707,873		5,957,321
Insurance claims		2,570,038		1,357,839
Loss from sale or impairment of investment in properties and other non-financial assets		1,381,674		1,688,836
Donations		1,262,484		1,308,743
Taxes		362,433		2,624,857
Other		40,180,695		27,181,079
Total		321,304,050		233,533,961

32. 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 fiscal year. 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:

Description	12/31/2023		12/31/2022		12/31/2021
Cash and deposits in banks		1,203,105,095		778,796,544		1,045,370,900
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss		133,754,676				29,481
Other debt securities		43,575,623		1,553,777,415		831,532,788
Loans and other financing		4,042,417		2,757,956		3,116,407
Total		1,384,477,811		2,335,331,915		1,880,049,576

33. CAPITAL STOCK

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2023, amounted to 639,413. The capital stock composition is detailed in Exhibit K to the separate Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

34. 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 fiscal year.

In calculating the weighted average of outstanding common shares, the number of shares at the beginning of the year is adjusted, if applicable, by the number of common shares issued or withdrawn during the fiscal year, weighted by the number of days those shares have been outstanding. Note 33 provides a breakdown of the changes in the Bank's capital stock.

The calculation of basic earnings per share is provided in the “Earnings per share” table of the consolidated income Statement. See also Note 44.

Dividends paid and proposed

During 2020 and 2021, the BCRA issued Communiqués that suspended the payment of earnings distributions resolved by the Shareholders’ Meetings. As a consequence of the abovementioned suspensions, as of December 31, 2021 dividends pending distribution amounted to 26,580,415 (not restated), which had been approved by the Shareholders’ Meetings held on April 30 and October 21, 2020 and April 30, 2021.

On December 16, 2021, the BCRA issued Communiqué “A” 7421, which established: (i) from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, financial institutions were allowed to distribute up to 20% of the amount of earnings that should have been distributed if the “Earnings distributions” rules had been applied, and (ii) financial institutions that have the BCRA’s authorization for the earnings distributions have to perform it in 12 equal, monthly and consecutive installments.

On May 12, 2022, the BCRA approved the dividends distribution requested by the Bank in accordance with the Communiqué mentioned in the previous paragraph for an amount of 19,751,444 (not restated), which was paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 according to the schedule. Additionally, the balance of the approved dividends pending of payment for exceeding the abovementioned limit, amounted to 6,828,971 (not restated).

Moreover, the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 29, 2022, resolved to distribute cash dividends or dividends in kind, in this case, measured at market value for an amount of 14,187,873 (not restated), representing 22.18 pesos per share, subject to prior authorization from the BCRA which, added to the dividends still to be paid because they exceeded the abovementioned limit, amounted to 21,016,844 (not restated) and were recorded in a “Reserve for dividends pending authorization from the BCRA”. Through Communiqué “A” 7719 issued on March 9, 2023, the BCRA established that from April 1, 2023 up to December 31, 2023, financial institutions which have the BCRA’s authorization, will be allowed to distribute up to 40% of the amount of earnings that should have been distributed if the “Earnings distributions” rules had been applied, in six equal, monthly and consecutive installments.

The Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2023, decided to distribute a cash dividend and/or a dividend in kind, in this case measured at market value, for an amount of 75,040,918, representing 117.36 pesos per share, prior to BCRA authorization. On May 12, 2023 the BCRA authorized this earning distribution that shall be paid in six equal, monthly and consecutive installments. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements all the installments were paid. See also Note 44 together with the earnings distribution proposal.

Finally, as mentioned in Note 14, on September 29, 2023, Comercio Interior SAU distributed cash dividends for an amount of 440,000 (not restated).

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

35. 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 abovementioned 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.

Entity’s interest in the capital stock of Sedesa according to the percentages disclosed by BCRA Communiqué “B” 12503 on March 22, 2023 is as follows:

Banco Macro SA	7.6859	%
Banco BMA SAU	1.7400	%

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 up to the amount of 6,000 which must meet the requirements provided for in Presidential Decree No. 540/1995 and other requirements that the regulatory authority may determine from time to time.

On the other hand, the BCRA provided from 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.

36. RESTRICTED ASSETS

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

Composition		12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Cash and deposits in banks
·	Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Deposits in other entities (1).		1,051		181
	Subtotal cash and deposits in banks		1,051		181
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities
·	Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities (1).		13,198,194		14,764,011
·	Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 02/28/2024 as of December 31, 2023 and Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 1.40% - Maturity 03/27/2023, as of December 31, 2022, for the contribution to the Guarantee Fund II in BYMA according to section 45, Law 26831 and supplementary regulations established by CNV standards (NT 2013, as amended).		1,270,908		46,372
·	Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, to guarantee the Credit Program for Production Reactivation of the Province of San Juan. Auction No. 2.		948,601
·	Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033 for the minimum statutory guarantee account required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, of the Argentine Securities Commission (CNV).		273,824		289,160
·	Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 2% – Maturity: 11/09/2023, to guarantee the Credit Program for Production Reactivation of the Province of San Juan.		236,952
·	Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, as of December 31, 2023 and Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 1.40% - Maturity 03/27/2023 as of December 31, 2022, to guarantee the sectoral Credit Program of the Province of San Juan, production investment financing fund.		142,642		259,462
·	Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, as of December 31, 2023 and Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 1.40% - Maturity 03/27/2023 as of December 31, 2022, to guarantee the Regional Economies Competitiveness Program – IDB loan No. 3174/OC-AR.		15,046		104,888
·	Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 02/17/2023.				463,748
·	Other.		400,448
	Subtotal Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities		16,486,615		15,927,641

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Composition (contd.)		12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Other financial assets
·	Interests derived from contributions made as protector partner (2).		8,171,284		7,516,007
·	Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Mutual fund shares (1).		1,768,691		375,252
·	Financial instruments for minimum statutory guarantee account required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, of the CNV.		338,679		452,946
·	Sundry debtors – other.		285,858		27,363
·	Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the CABA for turnover tax differences.		827		2,575
	Subtotal Other financial assets		10,565,339		8,362,662
Loans and other financing
·	Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Loans and other financing (1).		190,204		15,882
	Subtotal Loans and other financing		190,204		15,882
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.		68,117,546		77,305,537
·	For securities forward contracts.		30,447,899
·	Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.		8,498,400		12,591,964
·	Other guarantee deposits.		25,828,413		5,456,384
	Subtotal Financial assets delivered as guarantee		132,892,258		95,353,885
Other non-financial assets
·	Real property related to a call option sold.		7,440,213		7,648,643
·	Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Other non-financial assets (1).		11,027		40,352
	Subtotal Other non-financial assets		7,451,240		7,688,995
	Total		167,586,707		127,360,727

(1) According to Law 24467, as amended, and Fintech SGR By-Law, this entity has a risk fund (“Fondo de Riesgo”) which its main objective is to cover the guarantees granted to the protector partners and third parties. The assets of the risk fund could only be applied to partners’ withdrawals, to cover guarantees and other direct expenses.

(2) As of December 31, 2023 it is related to the risk fund Fintech SGR, Alianza SGR and Innova SGR. As of December 31, 2022 it is related to the risk fund Fintech SGR and Garantizar SGR. In order to keep tax benefits related to these contributions, they must be maintained between two and three years from the date they were made.

37. 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:

37.1 Financial 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 (Confibono and Secubono). 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.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

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 (Confibono, Secubono, Supercanal, Payway cobro anticipado, Solidario de Infraestructura Nasa IV, Moni Mobile and Red Surcos) and certificates of participation (Arfintech).

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, debt securities and certificates of participation in financial trusts for investment, amounted to 877,222 and 2,961,172, respectively.

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

37.2 Trusts 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 December 31, 2023 and 2022, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SAU (subsidiary) of this type of trusts amounted to 2,636 and 36,372, respectively.

37.3 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 such cash 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 the 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 December 31, 2023 and 2022, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the assets managed by Banco Macro SA and Macro Fiducia SAU, amounted to 801,979 and 8,474,233, respectively.

37.4 Trusts 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.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 36,828,076 and 55,463,790, respectively.

38. COMPLIANCE WITH CNV REGULATIONS

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

38.1.1 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) – Comprehensive Depositary company, clearing and settlement agent and trading agent (ALyC and AN – comprehensive, for their acronyms in Spanish) and is registered in the “List of Authorized companies to guarantee capital market instruments”.

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 4,411,229,931 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation for the different categories of agents in which the Bank is registered, amounting to 470,350 UVAs as of that date, and the minimum required statutory guarantee account of 235,175 UVAs, which the Bank paid-in with government securities as described in Note 36 and the cash deposits in BCRA accounts 000285 and 80285 belonging to the Bank.

38.1.2 Operations of Macro Securities SAU

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 and comprehensive mutual investment funds placement and distribution agent (ALyC, AN – comprehensive, ACyD FCI and ACyDI FCI).

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of December 31, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 120,340,957 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation, amounting to 470,350 UVAs and the minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of Shareholders’ equity, which the company paid-in with mutual fund shares. Moreover, as result of the company acting as “ACyD FCI and ACyDI FCI” an amount of 163,500 UVAs will be added to minimum Shareholder’s equity.

38.1.3 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 December 31, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 21,742,544 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation, amounting to 150,000 UVAs plus 20,000 UVAs per each additional mutual fund it manages. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of Shareholders’ equity, which the company paid-in with mutual fund shares.

38.1.4 Operations of Macro Fiducia SAU

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 financial trustee agent and non-financial trustee agent.

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of December 31, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 1,308,353 and exceeds the minimum amount required by General Resolution 795 established in 950,000 UVAs. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of Shareholders’ equity, which the company paid-in with mutual fund shares.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

38.1.5 Operations of Comercio Interior SAU

As mentioned in Notes 1 and 13, on May 18, 2023, Banco Macro SA acquired 100% of Comercio Interior SAU. 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, this company is registered as Comprehensive Clearing and Settlement Agent – Agroindustrial (ALyC I AGRO).

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of December 31, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 1,692,696 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such General Resolution established in 470,000 UVAs. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 40% of the minimum amount of shareholders’ equity.

On August 2, 2023, the company requested its deregistration as ACyDI, which was approved on December 6, 2023.

38.1.6 Operations of Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA)

As mentioned in Notes 1 and 13, on November 2, 2023, the Central Bank of Argentina authorized the purchase of Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA), BMA Asset Management SA (formerly known as Itaú Asset Management SA) and BMA Valores SA (formerly known Itaú Valores 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, this company is registered as Comprehensive Settlement and Clearing Agent and Trading Agent (ALyC and AN – comprehensive) and as Agent for the Custody of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds (AC PIC FCI).

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of December 31, 2023 stated in UVAs amounted to 450,268,602 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such General Resolution established in 470,350 UVAs, and is integrated with cash balances and equivalents belonging to Banco BMA SAU.

On the other hand, BMA Asset Management SA (formerly known as Itaú Asset Management SA) exceeds the minimum shareholders’ equity required, established in 255,000 UVAs, integrated into eligible assets indicated in Annex I, Chapter I, Title VI of the CNV standards (NT 2013, as amended) in mutual funds. Similarly, BMA Valores SA (formerly known as Itaú Valores SA) exceeds the minimum shareholders’ equity required, established in 316,725 UVAs, also integrated into mutual funds.

38.2 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. In compliance with CNV General Resolution No. 629 requirements, the Bank has placed (i) the Inventory Books for fiscal years ended up to and including December 31, 2017, and (ii) certain documentation supporting the economic transactions for fiscal years ended up to and including December 31, 2017, 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).

In addition, the documentary support in digital format is stored in CD rom, DVD rom and the Bank’s own servers.

On the other hand, Banco BMA SAU safeguards the documentary support of its aged accounting and management operations, as established by CNV General Resolution No. 629, in its facilities at Victoria Ocampo No. 360, 7th floor. Additionally, ADDOC Administración de documentos SA is entrusted with the deposit of documentation not included in article 5, paragraph a.3) Section I, Chapter V, Title II of the standards (NT 2013, as amended), as well as aged documentation, which is placed in its Plant 3 warehouses, located at Ruta 36, km 31,500, Bosques, Florencio Varela, Province of Buenos Aires.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

38.3 As depositary of mutual funds

38.3.1 As of December 31, 2023 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:

Funds	Number of shares		Equity
Argenfunds Abierto Pymes		3,395,118,210		36,292,401
Argenfunds Ahorro Pesos		219,019,594		12,869,141
Argenfunds Gestión Pesos		100,000		100
Argenfunds Infraestructura		53,634		186
Argenfunds Inversión Dólares		1,000		808
Argenfunds Inversión Pesos		1,257,894,708		3,070,031
Argenfunds Liquidez		8,185,225,762		62,665,262
Argenfunds Renta Argentina		276,239,550		16,986,764
Argenfunds Renta Balanceada		576,696,850		22,620,396
Argenfunds Renta Capital		17,395,743		14,401,148
Argenfunds Renta Crecimiento		3,561,871		2,829,405
Argenfunds Renta Dinámica		87,902,584,421		16,207,766
Argenfunds Renta Fija		562,316,270		56,361,740
Argenfunds Renta Flexible		46,040,329		758,656
Argenfunds Renta Global		320,257,696		6,959,975
Argenfunds Renta Mixta		230,289,873		2,556,714
Argenfunds Renta Mixta Plus		1,352,780		985,752
Argenfunds Renta Pesos		96,499,608		7,014,721
Argenfunds Renta Total		548,961,979		2,400,303
Argenfunds Renta Variable		464,860,603		135,231
Argenfunds Retorno Absoluto		183,704,189		2,234,105
Pionero Acciones		27,311,674		15,077,147
Pionero Ahorro Dólares		18,783,148		14,784,099
Pionero Argentina Bicentenario		424,876,097		10,334,738
Pionero Capital		13,010		103
Pionero Crecimiento		3,263,377,175		13,407,144
Pionero Desarrollo		6,946,940,217		30,817,687
Pionero Empresas FCI Abierto Pymes		380,820,096		11,768,957
Pionero FF		58,593,299		5,008,037
Pionero Gestión		2,151,203,219		27,550,902
Pionero Infraestructura		3,578,769,248		10,156,263
Pionero Pesos		1,624,969,051		67,068,175
Pionero Pesos Plus		26,250,833,465		650,275,506
Pionero Recovery		100,000		100
Pionero Renta		53,983,122		31,550,753
Pionero Renta Ahorro		215,602,532		22,807,841
Pionero Renta Ahorro Plus		1,839,539,908		52,100,083
Pionero Renta Balanceado		12,720,486,020		62,534,628
Pionero Renta Estratégico		720,930,495		19,291,981
Pionero Renta Fija Dólares		4,758,144		3,476,567
Pionero Renta Mixta I		161,169,380		8,350,541
Pionero Retorno		2,172,232,683		10,434,490

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

38.3.2 As of December 31, 2023 Banco BMA SAU, 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:

Funds	Number of shares		Equity
Goal Acciones Argentinas		17,875		2,175,816
Goal Renta Crecimiento		33,615,635		22,825,724
Goal Acciones Plus		5,318,532		553,163
Goal Capital Plus		60,324,684		1,285,791
Goal Ahorro Max		159,716,379		7,194,264
Goal Multiestrategia		110,000		145
Goal Multiestrategia Plus		110,000		145
Goal Perfomance		65,332,675		4,551,112
Goal Perfomance II		247,952		6,343
Goal Perfomance III		469,324,626		15,609,164
Goal Pesos		2,950,257,655		288,310,870
Goal Premium		4,157,507		8,975
Goal Renta Dólares		6,268,286		5,798,773
Goal Renta Dólares Estrategia		4,984,690		4,472,663
Goal Renta Dólares Plus		1,380,938		1,054,945
Goal Renta Global		324,102,023		32,509,640
Goal Retorno Total		16,131,946		641,377
Goal Renta Pesos		17,360,304		1,218,521

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

The items recognized by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for December 2023 are listed below, indicating the amounts as of month-end of the related items:

Items	Banco Macro SA	Banco BMA SA
Cash and deposits in banks
Amounts in BCRA accounts	339,996,978	46,027,466
Other debt securities
Government securities computable for the minimum cash requirements	114,801,555	43,123,027
Financial assets delivered as guarantee
Special guarantee accounts with the BCRA	57,193,494	9,167,035
Total	511,992,027	98,317,528

40. PENALTIES APPLIED TO THE 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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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

40.1 The situation of Banco Macro SA as of December 31, 2023:

Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA

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

Reason: control observations over subsidiaries. Penalty amount: 30,608 (not restated).

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA and 11 members of the Board of Directors.

Status: On 04/07/2016, the Bank filed the defenses and evidence on the BCRA, on 05/18/2016 the Bank requested on behalf of the person who was acting as Vice Chairman of the Entity when these summary proceedings were initiated, the resolution of the motion for lack of standing to be sued. On 09/09/2020, the BCRA filed Resolution No. 132/20 (notified on 02/22/2021) which acquitted Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo and imposed a fine to the Bank and other responsible directors. On 03/01/2021 the Bank paid the fines. On 03/15/2021 the Bank filed a direct appeal against such resolution to the BCRA, which will be decided at Courtroom I of the Federal Civil and Commercial Court of Appeals (CNACAF, for its acronym in Spanish). The fine imposed on the person who was acting as Chairman of the Entity when this summary was initiated, was abrogated due to his passing. On 02/09/2023 the CNACAF issued a sentence, dismissing the direct appeals, with cost. For this reason, the Bank filed a Federal extraordinary appeal, which was granted for the federal law interpretation but rejected on the grounds of alleged arbitrariness. Following the rejection, on 04/20/2023, the corresponding petition for denied appeal was filed with the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice (CSJN, for its acronym in Spanish). As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, this proceeding is pending resolution.

Criminal foreign exchange summary proceedings: No. 7642 dated 10/18/2021.

Reason: Supposed non-compliance with article 1 sections e) and f) of the Criminal Foreign Exchange Regime (TO by Decree No. 480/95), together with points 5, 9, 15 and 18 of BCRA Communiqué “A” 6770, and points 1.2 and 5.3 of the BCRA Communiqué “A” 6844.

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA, Foreign Exchange Team Leader, head of Foreign Exchange and Banking Operations manager and Compliance manager.

Status: On 12/29/2021, Banco Macro SA and the natural persons subject to summary proceedings filed their joint defenses, offering evidence and requesting an acquittal. On 03/15/2022, the BCRA dismissed the previous defenses performed by the Bank and the rest of the responsibles who, on 03/25/2022, filed an extraordinary appeal and a nullity request which was dismissed by the BCRA. Against such resolution, on 04/25/2022 a complaint appeal was filed to the Economic Federal Court, Courtroom No. 5, which dismissed the abovementioned appeal and submitted the file to an administrative area to continue with the proceeding. On 04/04/2023, the Bank filed a Defense Statement, being closed the evidence stage. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the file is still pending.

Criminal foreign exchange summary proceedings: No. 8062 dated 08/08/2023.

Reason: Alleged infringements of Criminal Foreign Exchange Law, section 1(e) and (f), as well as points 1.2, 3.6.2, 3.16.1, 5.3, 10.4.2.4 and 10.4.2.5 of the Revised Text on Foreign Exchange Matters.

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA, Foreign exchange Team Leader, Foreign Exchange Control Head, Banking Transactions Manager and Compliance Manager.

Status: The case is at its initial stage, the BCRA have not yet resolved the previous defenses and no opened case for the production of evidence.

Penalties imposed by the Financial Information Unit (UIF)

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 (not restated).

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA, the members of the Board and those in charge of anti-money laundering regulation compliance.

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 two of the Directors. On 01/26/2017 the fines imposed were paid. Against such resolution, the Bank and the individuals liable 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. On 08/15/2019, the Bank filed a federal extraordinary appeal which was dismissed through resolution dated 09/26/2019. On 10/03/2019 the Bank filed a complaint appeal before CSJN which, as of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, is still pending resolution.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

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”. Penalty amount: 500 (not restated).

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA, 10 members of the Board, 3 regular members of the Statutory Audit Committee and the person/s responsible for market.

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. On 03/04/2021, the Board of Directors of the CNV filed a resolution dismissing the nullity and imposing a fine to the Bank jointly and severally with its Directors at the moment when the facts were investigated. Against such resolution, on 05/03/2021 a direct appeal was filed. In December 2021, the CNV referred the proceedings to the Federal Civil and Commercial Court of Appeals (CNACCF, for its acronym in Spanish), under the file number 14633/2021. On August 10, 2023, the Court considered the notice sent to the Argentine Government’s legal counsel. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, court fees have been paid, the Attorney General has issued a resolution (stating that there were no formal restrictions to considering the appeals admissible) and the CNV has responded to the appeals and sent the notification to the Argentine Attorney General’s Office.

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), Penalty amount: 50 (not restated).

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA and 23 members of the Management Body during the period that is the subject matter of these summary proceedings.

Status: on 04/23/2019, UIF passed Resolution No, 41, whereby it resolved the lack of responsibility of three of the Directors, and also imposed fines to the rest liable. On 05/15/2019 the imposed fines were paid and on 06/12/2019, the Bank, its Board of Directors and its statutory audits filed a direct appeal against such resolution, requesting a repeal of the penalty imposed. The file was submitted to Courtroom V of CNACAF. On 05/11/2021, such Courtroom issued a sentence dismissing the direct appeal filed by the Banco Macro SA and against that on 05/26/2021, this Bank filed a federal extraordinary appeal. On 12/09/2021 the CNACAF decided to allow the imposed Extraordinary appeal submitted the file to the CSJN on 02/03/2022. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the CSJN had not issued a decision on the appeal filed.

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

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

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA and 11 members of the Board of Directors.

Status: on 05/17/2018 UIF passed resolution No, 13/2016, whereby it filed the summary proceedings related to observations over an overall inspection performed by the BCRA. On 06/15/2018, the liable parties filed their defenses. On 07/02/2018, the UIF sustained the lack of capacity to be sued by one of the Directors, discarding his responsibility in this summary proceeding. On 01/08/2021 UIF filed Resolution No. 80 which imposed a fine to the Bank and the other liable parties. On 01/26/2021 through the BCRA account, the fine was paid for an amount of 60 (not restated). On 03/02/2021, against such resolution, a direct appeal was filed to CNACAF which was dismissed. On 08/27/2021 a Federal extraordinary appeal against such decision was filed. On 10/07/2021, the CNACAF dismissed the extraordinary appeal filed, passing the complaint appeal to CSJN. On November 7, 2023, the appeal was dismissed and the fine was confirmed.

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

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

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA and 11 members of the Board Directors.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Status: On 10/02/2019, Banco Macro SA and the liable individuals were notified about the initiation of the proceedings. On 10/31/2019, the Bank and the individuals subject to summary proceedings filed their defense. 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. The administrative terms were suspended due to the social and preventive lockdown declared in the country due to the Covid-19 pandemic (DNU 297/2020), up to and including 11/29/2020. On 11/30/2020, terms were resumed (DNU 876/2020). On 03/02/2021, the passing of one of the Directors was informed and the lapse of the action against him was requested. In addition, as part of the BCRA summary proceedings styled “File No, 100889/15 – Banco Macro SA, Summary Proceedings No. 1496”, Resolution No. 2020-132-E-GDEBCRA-SEFYC#BCRA was issued, whereby penalties were imposed on Banco Macro SA and the parties subject to those proceedings, currently pending before the CNACAF, Courtroom I (File No. 3784/2021). The transactions for which the parties are investigated have already been subject to penalties in the abovementioned BCRA summary proceedings; therefore, there cannot be simultaneous penalties based on the same subject matter. As a result, a request was made to prevent the application of all types of penalties to the parties subject to the summary proceedings. On 08/18/2021, it was resolved to set the case for the production of evidence. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the case is on the final report stage.

Although the penalties described above do not involve material amounts, as of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the total amount of monetary penalties received, pending payment due to any appeal lodged by the Bank, amounts to 500 and was recognized according to the BCRA Communiqués “A” 5689 and 5940, as amended and supplemented.

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

40.2 The situation of Banco BMA SAU as of December 31, 2023:

Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA

File: No. 7810.

Reason: alleged breach in exchange matters, 1 operation in 2018 and 12 operations in 2020.

Proceeding filed against: Entity’s General Manager.

Status: on October 25, 2022, Banco BMA SAU filed their defenses. On April 20, 2023, the Central Bank of Argentina ordered the opening of the evidence stage.

41. CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

41.1 Banco Macro SA

The corporate bonds liabilities recorded by the Bank are as follows:

Corporate Bonds	Original value			Residual face value as of 12/31/2023		12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Subordinated Resettable – Class A	USD	400,000,000	(1)	USD	400,000,000		328,227,793		224,617,825
Non-subordinated – Class E	USD	17,000,000	(2)	USD	17,000,000		12,455,209		8,456,451
Non-subordinated – Class F	USD	53,000,000	(3)	USD	53,000,000		41,420,786
Total							382,103,788		233,074,276

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

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. 23576, 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 or power units, 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), and on April 27, 2018, the abovementioned Shareholders’ Meeting resolved to increase the maximum amount of the Global Program for the Issuance of Corporate Bonds, in face value, from USD 1,500,000,000 to USD 2,500,000,000 or an equal amount in other currencies, as determined by the Board of Directors in due time. Finally, on October 20, 2021 due to a Board of Director resolution, the Bank required from the CNV a five-year extension of the abovementioned program, which was approved by the Regulator through a note issued on December 15, 2021.

(1) On November 4, 2016, under the abovementioned Global Program, the Bank 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 was November 4, 2021.

As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the reset rate was established until the maturity date at 6.643% as a result of the benchmark reset rate plus 546.3 basis points, according to the abovementioned terms and conditions. As the Bank had not exercised the option to fully or partially redeem the issuance on the reset date and under the conditions established in the pricing supplement, it was established up to maturity.

On the other hand, it could be fully redeemed, not partially, and only for tax or regulatory purposes. The Bank used the funds derived from such issuance to grant loans in accordance with BCRA guidelines.

(2) On May 2, 2022, under the abovementioned Global Program, the Bank issued Class E non-subordinated simple corporate bonds not convertible into shares, for a face value of USD 17,000,000 at a fixed rate of 1.45%, fully amortizable upon maturity (May 2, 2024), under the terms and conditions set forth in the price supplement dated April 21, 2022. Interest is paid quarterly on August 2, 2022, November 2, 2022, February 2, 2023, May 2, 2023, August 2, 2023, November 2, 2023, February 2, 2024, and May 2, 2024.

At any time, according to the current regulations, particularly the BCRA’s foreign exchange regulations, the Bank may opt to redeem, Class E Corporate Bonds in full, not partially, at a price equal to (a) 102% of the outstanding principal if the Bank decides to make the redemption from the date of issuance and settlement through the term of 9 months therefrom, including the last business day; (b) 101% of outstanding principal if the Bank decides to make the redemption within the term starting 9 months after the date of issuance and settlement until the Class E maturity date, in all cases, along with the additional amount and accrued and unpaid interest, excluding the redemption date.

(3) On October 31, 2023, under the abovementioned Global Program, the Bank issued Class F corporate bonds for a face value of USD 53,000,000 (fifty-three million US dollars) at a fixed rate of 5%, fully amortizable upon maturity (October 31, 2024), under the terms and conditions set forth in the price supplement dated October 24, 2023. Interest is paid semiannually on April 30, 2024, and at the expiration date.

At any time, according to the current regulations, particularly the BCRA’s foreign exchange regulations, the Bank may opt to redeem Class F corporate bonds in full, but not partially, at a price equal to (a) 102% of the outstanding principal if the Bank decides to redeem the bonds between the date of issuance and settlement date through the term of 9 months therefrom, including the last business day; (b) 101% of outstanding principal if the Bank decides to redeem them within the term starting 9 months after the date of issuance and settlement through Class F corporate bonds maturity date; in any case, along with the additional amounts and accrued and unpaid interest, excluding the redemption date.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

41.2 Banco BMA SAU

The corporate bonds liabilities recorded by Banco BMA SAU are as follows:

Corporate Bonds	Original value		Residual face value as of 12/31/2023		12/31/2023
Non-subordinated –Series XXXII		1,000,000,000		1,000,000,000		4,988,018
Total						4,988,018

On February 29, 2008, the Entity’s shareholders’ meeting approved the presentation of a program for the issuance and placement of corporate bonds for USD 250,000,000 or its equivalent in other currencies. On April 30, 2008, the Board of Directors of the CNV authorized through resolution No. 15869 the entry of Banco Itaú Argentina SA into public offering regime through the issuance of corporate bonds for up to an amount of USD 250,000,000 or its equivalent in other currencies. On April 30, 2008, the CNV approved the Program Prospectus.

On March 9, 2013, the Entity’s shareholders’ meeting resolved to extend the amount of the Corporate Bonds Program up to USD 350,000,000 or its equivalent in other currencies. On May 23, 2018, the CNV approved through resolution No.19527 the increase in the amount and the extension of the Program.

On March 14, 2022, under the abovementioned Program, the Entity issued non-subordinated corporate bonds Series XXXII at a fixed rate of 2.78% plus UVA adjustment, fully amortizable upon maturity (August 18, 2025). Interest is paid quarterly, in arrears.

42. OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS

In addition to Note 4, the Bank maintains different off balance sheet transactions, pursuant to the BCRA standards. The composition of the amounts of the main off balance sheet transactions as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, is as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties		3,487,291,513		2,257,608,251
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)		804,907,126		583,896,569
Checks already deposited and pending clearance		109,014,652		52,405,298
Outstanding checks not yet paid		79,104,701		62,104,463

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

43. TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

43.1 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 from June 30, 1995, through June 30, 1999, and for the irregular six-month period ended December 31, 1999) and by former Banco Macro SA (for the fiscal years ended from 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.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

b) The AFIP’s ex-officio undocumented expenses determinations for the periods February, April, May 2015 and from July 2015 through January 2018, both included of date April 19, 2021, On October 5, 2021, the Bank filed an appeal to the Federal Tax Court which is in process in Courtroom B, Office 6, under file 2021-96970075.

c) Ex-officio turnover tax determinations in progress and/or adjustments, as a withholding agent and over municipal fees, 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 abovementioned proceedings other than those disclosed in these consolidated Financial Statements.

43.2 Other claims

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 CABA, 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. On May 5, 2021, the Bank was notified of the dismissal of the complaint appeal, ordering the return of the main process to the CNACAF for continuing with the proceedings, who also submitted them to the trial court, which received them on 09/27/2021 and were requested as effectum vivendi in proceedings “Estado Nacional – Ministerio Producción de la Nación c/ Asociación de Defensa de los Consumidores y Usuarios de la R.A y otros s/Ordinario” (File No. 6757/2013), in which the Bank is not a party, by the commercial court, clerk’s office No. 11. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, resolution is still pending.

Moreover, the Bank is subject to a class actions for the same purpose, currently pending with Commercial Court No. 7 in and for the CABA, Clerk’s Office No. 13, styled Unión de Usuarios y Consumidores v, Nuevo Banco Bisel on ordinary proceedings, File No. 44704/2008.

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 CABA stamp tax withholding agent.

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the abovementioned proceedings other than those disclosed in these consolidated Financial Statements.

44. RESTRICTION ON DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTION

a) According to BCRA regulations, 20% of Banco Macro SA income for the year, without including Other comprehensive income, for the year 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. As a consequence, the following shareholders’ meeting will apply 117,460,821 from Unappropriated retained earnings to increase the legal retained earnings.

b) Through Communiqué “A” 6464, as amended, 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, the earnings distribution approved by the shareholders’ meeting of the Bank could only be formalized once the Superintendence of Financial and Foreign Exchange Institutions approved it.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Additionally, 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 Superintendence of Financial and Exchange Entities of the BCRA or by the independent external auditor and that have not been recognized in the accounting records and (vi) certain franchises granted by the BCRA. Moreover, no profit distributions shall be made out of the profit originated as a result of the first-time application of the IFRS, for which a normative reserve was created, and its balance as of December 31, 2023 was 66,647,815 (nominal value: 3,475,669).

Additionally, as of December 31, 2023, the related adjustments to be made on unappropriated retained earnings of Banco Macro SA as Other comprehensive income amount to 1,839,683.

The Bank must verify that, after completion of the earning 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).

c) Pursuant to CNV General Resolution No. 622, 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.

45. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TRANSPARENCY POLICY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

As a financial institution, the activities of Banco Macro SA are governed by Financial Entities Law No. 21526, as supplemented, and the regulations issued by the BCRA. Moreover, the Bank adheres to the good banking practices included in the Financial Entities Corporate Governance Guidelines, as supplemented of the BCRA.

The Bank publicly trades its shares on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (BCBA, for its acronym in Spanish) and, thus, it is subject to the regulations issued by the CNV.

Through General Resolution No. 797/19, the CNV established the minimum contents of the Corporate Governance Code, adding notions of good corporate governance to corporate management as guidelines or recommendations that seek to provide transparency thereto. The CNV annually requires the issuance of a report in which financial institutions have to explain how the recommendations are implemented or to explain the reasons why it decided not to adopt the good practices described in such resolution. The Bank annually publishes a document called Corporate Governance Explanatory Report together with the Annual Report to the Shareholders for the fiscal year, required by regulations, which is available on the Bank’s website and on that of such enforcement agency.

This regulation reinforces the notions contained in Capital Markets Law establishing principles such as “full disclosure”, “transparency”, “efficiency”, “public investor protection”, “equal footing between investors” and “protection of the stability of financial entities and financial intermediaries”.

On the other hand, as the Bank lists its shares on the NYSE, qualifying as a foreign private issuer, it is required to comply with certain corporate governance standards as established in section 303A of the NYSE’s Listed Company Manual, as amended.

The main guidelines under the BCRA standards contemplated in the revised text “Financial Entities Corporate Governance Guidelines”, as supplemented, are as follows. (The information included in this section may not be entirely applicable to Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA), BMA Asset Management SA (formerly known as Itaú Asset Management SA) and BMA Valores SA (formerly known as Itaú Valores SA), which were acquired at the end of the fiscal year (see Note 13) and are in the process of integration into Grupo Macro).

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

· Ownership structure

As of December 31, 2023, the Bank’s shareholders are:

Full name / corporate name	Participating Interest		Voting Interest
Fideicomiso de Garantía JHB BMA (1)		17.28		19.65
Carballo Delfín Jorge Ezequiel		19.26		20.86
ANSES FGS Law No. 26425		28.80		26.91
Grouped shareholders (Local stock exchanges)		11.43		10.87
Grouped shareholders (Foreign stock exchanges)		23.23		21.71

(1) As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements and due to the passing of Mr. Jorge Horacio Brito on November 20, 2020 and as a testamentary disposition, his shares were transferred to Fideicomiso de Garantía JHB BMA, which beneficiaries are his forced heirs.

· Board of Directors and Senior Management

The Bank’s Board of Directors is currently made up of 11 regular directors and 3 alternate directors. Members are renewed by thirds and the appointed Directors remain in office for three fiscal years. Directors are selected and appointed by the Shareholders’ Meeting. Once elected, the BCRA must confirm the designation of the Directors, expressly authorizing them to accept the designation, pursuant to the terms as to experience and knowledge, contained in the rules CREFI 2-Creation, Operation and Expansion –XV- Financial Entities Authorities.

Name	Position
Jorge Pablo Brito	Chairperson
Carlos Alberto Giovanelli	Vice chairperson
Nelson Damián Pozzoli	Director
Fabian Alejandro De Paul (1)	Director
Constanza Brito	Director
Sebastián Palla (1)	Director
Mario Luis Vicens (1)	Director
Delfín Federico Ezequiel Carballo	Director
Marcos Brito	Director
José Sanchez	Director
Hugo Raúl C Lazzarini (1) and (2)	Director
Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo	Alternate director
Santiago Horacio Seeber	Alternate director
Guido Agustín Gallino (1) and (2)	Alternate director

(1)	Independent directors.
(2)	Designated by ANSES-FGS proposal.

Directors should be morally suitable, experienced and knowledgeable in the banking business and meet the requirements established in the effective regulations, issued by the BCRA. Compliance with these requirements is assessed when the shareholders’ meeting appoints the directors and on a regular basis during their term of office.

At present, five Directors are independent, pursuant to the provisions of the CNV rules and regulations and the provisions of the Financial Entities Corporate Governance Guidelines issued by the BCRA.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Senior Management is directed by a General Manager appointed by the Board and also includes officers reporting directly to the general manager, forming the Senior Management, as well as officers of four staff areas reporting directly to the Board. Members are detailed below:

Name	Position
Gustavo Alejandro Manriquez	CEO
Gerardo Adrian Álvarez	Human resources and administration manager
Alberto Figueroa	Risk management manager
Ernesto López	Legal manager
Ana María Magdalena Marcet	Credit risk manager
Juan Domingo Mazzon	Government and Management control manager
Ernesto Eduardo Medina	System manager
Brian Anthony	Commercial banking manager
Francisco Muro	Distribution and sales manager
Jorge Francisco Scarinci	CFO
Agustín Devoto	Investment banking manager
Adrian Mariano Scosceria	Corporate banking manager

· Committees

The corporate by-laws state that the Board of Directors may establish the Committees that it deems appropriate for the business of the Bank, as well as appoint their members. The Bank currently features the following Committees:

Committee	Functions
CNV Audit / SEC	They are established in Capital Markets Law, as supplemented.
Internal Audit	Overseeing the proper operation of the internal control systems defined at the Bank through a periodic assessment thereof and contributing to improving the effectiveness of internal controls.
Risk Management	It is in charge of monitoring Senior Management’s activities involving the management of credit, market, liquidity, operational, compliance and reputation risks, among others. It advises the Board of Directors on the Bank’s risks.
Assets and Liabilities	Setting out the Bank’s financial strategy, analyzing the markets and establishing the policies on assets and liabilities, management of market, liquidity, interest rate and currency risks.
Technology Governance and Information Security Committee	Overseeing the proper operation of the information technology environment and contributing to improving the effectiveness thereof.
Credit	Approving credit transactions based on credit capacity.
Legal Recovery	Engaged in defining payment arrangements exceeding the predetermined parameters, as well as reclassifying portfolio to be subject to legal proceedings or accounting derecognitions.
Personnel Incentives	Ensuring the financial incentives for personnel system is consistent with the culture, the objectives, the business in the long term, the strategy and the control environment of the Bank.
Ethics and Compliance	Ensuring the Bank has the proper means to promote correct decision-making and compliance with internal and external regulations.
Corporate Governance and Designations	The Committee’s duties include those related to the process of renewing and replacing Senior Management members and the succession plans. It is also in charge of applying the Corporate Governance Code at the Bank and at its subsidiaries.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Committee	Functions
Anti-money Laundering of assets and terrorism financing	Planning and coordinating compliance with the policies established by the Board of Directors on the matter.
Financial Services User Protection	The duties of this Committee include those related to ensure the existence and maintenance of a financial services user protection process and a customer service system.

· Code of ethics

The Bank has established a Code of Ethics for directors and senior management, expecting that their members act according to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity in all aspects of their activities; to comply with the applicable law, to discourage reproachable behaviors and to comply with the Bank’s Code of Conduct and other policies and procedures governing employee conduct. This Code of ethics is supplemental to the Bank’s Code of Conduct.

· Code of Conduct

The Entity promotes a work environment where responsibility, execution, commitment, results, loyalty, honesty, good communication and teamwork are encouraged.

The goal is to base daily relationships on mutual respect, trust and cordial and simple behavior between coworkers and bosses as well as with suppliers and customers, developing all the activities with the highest ethical working and personal principles.

In that direction, the Code of Conduct is intended to establish the principles and values that all Bank members must comply with. The trust provided by shareholders, customers and the general public depends to a large extent on compliance with these principles.

· Ethical line

According to ethical behavior standards, an Ethical line or a report channel was implemented for the Bank and its subsidiaries, which is managed by an external third party, ensuring compliance with anonymity and confidentiality principles.

Reports are received by the Ethical and Compliance Committee, which becomes aware of them, as well as the resolution of cases, following the protocols.

Branches

As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the Bank has 460 branches throughout the entire country.

Subsidiaries

The Bank carries out certain transactions through its subsidiaries, which are identified in Note 3 to these consolidated Financial Statements.

Business lines

The Bank’s business lines and transactions with trusts are mentioned in Notes 1 and 37 to these consolidated Financial Statements, respectively.

· Incentive practices

The Bank adopts a compensation policy that comprises fixed and variable compensation; the latter is granted within the framework of an objective and competency assessment process.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

The variable compensation program, in the context of the compensation policy, is consistent with the Bank’s mission, values, organization, objectives, long-term business sustainability, strategy, control environment and the prudent assumption of risk. It is aimed at recognizing the extraordinary performance displayed by employees according to:

ü	Their contribution to the results reached.
ü	Their management in keeping with the Bank’s mission and values.

In addition, the Entity has a Clawback Policy in accordance with the provisions of Section 303A.14 of the Listed Companies Manual of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), which was required by Rule 10D-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The rule is applicable to any executive officer of the group and applies only in the event that the Entity or its subsidiaries required accounting restatement to correct a material error in the Financial Statements previously issued.

The key variables in determining compensation are:

ü	The level of responsibility and complexity of the position.
ü	The person’s competencies and potential.
ü	The person’s performance and outcomes.
ü	The position with respect to the benchmark market.
ü	The results reached by the Bank.

The Incentives Committee is in charge of ensuring the financial incentives for personnel system are consistent with the culture, the objectives, the business in the long term, the strategy and the control environment of the Bank, and the prudent assumption of risks.

The Bank aims at compensating personnel ensuring performance recognition, internal equity, competitiveness, productivity, efficiency and added value.

· Role of financial agent

The Bank acts as financial agent in the Provinces of Misiones, Salta, Jujuy and Tucumán and the Municipalities of San Miguel de Tucumán and Yerba Buena.

· Corporate Sustainability Policy

The Bank is aware of its responsibility towards the surrounding communities. The Corporate Sustainability area promotes this development by fostering and implementing policies and actions that exert a positive social, environmental and economic impact.

Thus, it engages in constant dialogue with the different areas and stakeholders with the ultimate goal of creating social value and drafting policies aimed at promoting a fair, supporting and equal world.

These sustainability values are disclosed in the Comprehensive Report as a major milestone to align the financial information (in documents such as the Letter to the Shareholders and Financial Statements) and ensure their integration and consistency with corporate sustainability.

· Anticorruption policy

Pursuant to Law No. 27401 (Law on Corporate Criminal Liability), the Board establishes that officers and employees of the Bank and its subsidiaries shall not offer to pay, pay or authorize the payment of money or anything of value to (public) officers to obtain or keep a business. It also extends these guidelines to the private sphere. These principles are contained in the Code of Ethics for directors and senior managers, and the Code of Conduct for all employees. Besides, the Bank has a Code of Conduct for suppliers.

The laws of other jurisdictions with similar prohibitions apply, especially the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), because Banco Macro SA is a foreign company that lists its shares in the NYSE and is subject to SEC control and oversight.

The Group companies that wish to perform any transaction involving any public administration officer, public agency or public company, either Argentine or foreign, shall communicate this event in advance to the Board through the General Manager and inform, before the transaction is conducted, the agents or intermediaries that may be involved in the transaction. The Bank also has a manual with guidelines for interacting with public officers.

This communication duty is not mandatory for the transactions derived from agreements with provincial financial agents (except for the subscription of framework agreements), ordinary bank transactions (for example, payroll processing) and the transactions that do not pose any major risk due to the minimum amounts involved.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Although these anticorruption policies are aimed at transactions within the public sector, they also apply to transactions between private parties, as specifically set forth in the Code of Ethic and the Code of Conduct.

The Bank has in place an Anticorruption Policy and an Integrity Program. The Ethics and Compliance Committee will be responsible for its adoption, follow-up and period reporting to the Board.

· Transactions with related parties – Policy on conflict of interest

As an authorized financial institution, Banco Macro SA complies with the provisions and reporting requirements established in Financial and Foreign Exchange Entities Law No. 21526 and the regulations issued by the regulatory agency (BCRA).

As established by law (Argentine Business Company Law No. 19550), specific applicable regulations (Capital Markets Law, as supplemented), professional accounting standards (Technical Resolution No. 21), IAS 24 and best practice recommendations, the Bank reports on the transactions with related parties in notes to the Financial Statements. Such transactions are carried out under usual market conditions. See also Note 16 to these consolidated and separate Financial Statements.

Under current Argentine legislation, directors are required to perform their duties with the loyalty and diligence of a prudent businessman. Directors are jointly and severally liable to the Bank, the shareholders and third parties for a poor performance of duties and infringements to the law, bylaws and regulations, as the case may be, and are responsible for repairing the damages caused by fraud, abuse of authority or negligence.

The loyalty duties of a director are considered to include: (i) the ban from using corporate assets and the confidential information to which he/she may have access for personal purposes; (ii) the ban from taking advantage or, due to errors or omissions, allowing a third party to take advantage of the Bank’s business opportunities, (iii) the obligation of acting as director only for the purposes established in the law, the Bank’s bylaws or the intention of the shareholders or the Board of Directors; and (iv) the obligation of taking extreme care so that the acts conducted by the Board of Directors have no direct or indirect effects against the Bank’s interests.

A director should notify the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee about any conflict of interest such director may have in a transaction proposal and should refrain from voting on the matter.

· Public information

The information related to corporate governance at the Bank is included within the transparency policy contained in such precepts and, hence, is available to interested members of the public on the website www.macro.com.ar (“Conocenos” – Relaciones con Inversores) and additionally, some guidelines are disclosed in other notes and exhibits to these consolidated Financial Statements. Moreover, the Bank’s public information is disclosed on the websites of the BCRA (www.bcra.gob.ar) and the CNV (www.cnv.gob.ar).

In addition, the Bank publishes the Market Discipline Report, pursuant to the guidelines established by the BCRA for such information regime, in accordance with the criteria of the Basel Banking Supervision Committee, which is available at the Bank’s website.

Integral Risk management

Within the framework of the Corporate Governance policy, the Board of Directors of the Bank resolved the creation of a Risk Management Committee. The Bank has appointed a Risk Manager who reports directly to the Board of Directors.

Its duties include ensuring that an independent risk management be established, establishing policies, procedures and measurement methodologies and report systems which allow the identification, measurement and monitoring of the risk under its charge and also the duties of each organizational level in the process.

The risk management process includes the establishment of the exposure limits for each risk by the Board of Directors, a follow-up on the exposure to each limit by the persons in charge, the preparation of regular reports for the Risk Management Committee, a follow-up on the alerts and the implementation of action plans regarding the alerts and the guidelines for developing stress tests.

The system supplements the policies and procedures specific to each risk (Financial, Credit, Operational, Counterparty Credit, Country Risk, Securitization, Reputational, Compliance, Strategic Risks, among others).

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

In addition, the Credit Risk Management area is in charge of interpreting, executing and guaranteeing the application of the General Credit Policy as approved by the Board of Directors, pursuant to the internal and external standards and regulations on the matter. Credit Risk Management reports functionally to the General Manager.

Risk Management

The Risk Management area is in charge of the Financial Risk, Credit Risk and Operating and Technology Risk areas.

The main procedures carried out by the Risk Management Department are:

· Stress tests

The process of stress test includes documenting and formalizing the program as well as the persons in charge of carrying it out, the frequency of testing and the validation of the system. It also contemplates the Contingency Plan based on the test results. The Risk Management Committee leads and coordinates this application.

· Economic Capital Calculation

The Risk Management Department estimates the economic capital for each one of the individual risks (Market, Liquidity, Interest Rate, Credit, Counterparty Credit, Concentration, Operational, Securitization, Strategic and Reputational) determined for the Bank on a consolidated basis with its subsidiaries with the same scope as the regulation. The methods used to deal with subsidiaries are exactly the same.

The economic capital sufficiency evaluation process is an integral part of the corporate governance and risk management culture of the entities.

Quantified economic capital was implemented as a formal procedure, both currently and prospectively, and is a tool used in the day-to-day management of risks, in preparing the Business Plan and the Stress Tests.

The methods used to measure the economic capital of each risk were documented and approved by the Management, pursuant to the internal rules on Corporate Governance and Risk Management.

The results must serve to support decision-making, including strategic decisions adopted by the Board and the Senior Management. In this way they may:

- Estimate the level and trend of the relevant risks and the effects thereof on capital needs.

- Evaluate the reasonability of the basic assumptions used in the capital measuring system and the sensitivity of the results to changes in those assumptions.

- Determine whether the Bank has sufficient regulatory capital to cover the different risks and if it meets the capital sufficiency goals required.

- Consider its future capital requirements based on the risk profile and, according thereto, introduce the necessary adjustments into the strategic plan.

The essential elements of the capital evaluation include:

- Policies and proceedings ensuring the risk management process.

- A process connecting economic capital with risk level.

- A process establishing capital sufficiency goals based on the risks, taking into account the strategic approach and the business plan.

- An internal control process, in order to secure a comprehensive risk management.

The Bank actively uses guarantees to mitigate its credit risk.

Excessive risk concentration:

To avoid excessive risk concentrations, the Bank’s policies and procedures include specific guidelines to focus on keeping a diversified portfolio. The identified credit risk concentrations are controlled and managed accordingly. The selective coverage is used at the Bank to manage risk concentrations both in terms of relationships and industry.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

In addition, note that the Bank meets the provisions established by the BCRA as regards maximum assistance limits to given groups of debtors, in order to atomize the portfolio, reducing credit risk concentration.

The main types of risks that the Bank is exposed to are those related to credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk, interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk, and operational risk.

Minimum capital requirements:

The table below shows the minimum capital requirements measured on a consolidated basis, effective for the monthly position of December 2023, together with the integration thereof (computable equity) as of the end of such month:

Item	12/31/2023
Minimum capital requirements (*)	403,496,688
Computable equity	1,752,831,979
Capital surplus	1,349,335,291

(*)  Regarding the maximum limits established by the BCRA for “Financing to the non-financial public sector” measured on a quarterly consolidated basis, in the last quarter of 2023 the Entity observed an excess of 95,724,622. This excess was transferred as an increase in requirement by minimum capital credit risk, without generated a non-compliance of such prudential regulation. It is worth mentioning that the maximum limits apply to the Computable Equity as of September 2023, expressed in purchasing power currency of that date, when the variation of the IPC between September and December 2023 was greater than 50%. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the aforementioned situation had been regularized.

The following are the policies and processes aimed at identifying, assessing, controlling and mitigating each one of the main risks:

45.1 Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk that the Bank incurs a loss because its customers or counterparties fail to discharge their contractual obligations.

The Bank manages and controls credit risk by setting limits on the amount of risk it is willing to accept and by establishing indicators for monitoring.

The Board approves the credit and risk assessment policy to provide a framework to generate businesses to achieve a proper relationship between the risk assumed and profitability. The Bank has procedure manuals detailing the related guidelines, compliance with effective regulations and limits set. The goals are:

· Achieving an adequate portfolio segmentation per type of customer and economic sector.

· Enhancing the use of tools to analyze and assess risk that best adjust to the customer’s profile.

· Establishing consistent guidelines to grant loans following conservative parameters based on the customer’s solvency, cash flows and profitability in the case of companies, and revenues and equity in the case of individuals.

· Establishing limits to individual powers to grant credits according to their amount, tending to the existence of specific committees, which, according to their scope of influence, will define the levels of assistance.

· Enhancing the quality of the risk assumed, with proper guarantees according to the term of the loan and the level of risk involved.

· Monitoring on an ongoing basis the loan portfolio and customer level of compliance.

Credit risk management involves the existence of a structure with the characteristics needed to attain the organizational goals during the stages of the credit cycle: admission, follow-up, monitoring and recovery.

The risk assessment process is differentiated based on whether customers belong to Corporate Banking or Retail Banking.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

To assess Corporate Banking customers, the Bank has different methods involving different responsibility levels that become increasingly complex according to the size of the transactions in terms of assistance types and amounts, weighed by terms and hedges with guarantees.

For the authorization of assistance involving small amounts, self-liquidating collaterals or temporary assistance, the Bank grants special credit powers, on a personal basis, to higher-ranking officials based on their knowledge, experience and training. At any rate, the use of these powers is associated with the outcome of an objective assessment, avoiding any discretion in the credit approvals.

To grant predefined products and restricted amounts to the Small Companies and Agro segments, the Bank has standardized assessment systems that are used on a decentralized manner and include origination scoring and screening methods to admit and assign limits, based on the customers’ economic, financial and equity information. There is also a centralized massive qualification periodic process that Credit Risk Management makes available to branches on a continuous basis.

When transactions in amount the instances of authorization by delegated powers or through the decentralized risk analysis, ratings are approved in the Credit Committees. The powers vested on the different decision-making bodies are continuously reviewed to adjust them to the Bank’s volume of transactions and thus improve credit rating.

The risk analysis of assistance addressed in the Credit Committees is carried out at the Corporate Risk Management Department by specialized risk analysts that prepare separate risk reports per customer or group of companies, which are provided to Committee members to support the credit decisions made.

Risk reports include, at least, information regarding the use of loans and their source of repayment, the debtor’s historical and current behavior and the group of companies to which it belongs; the debtor’s repayment capacity based on cash flows; the guarantees that will cover the transactions, the ownership status, the enforcement possibilities and their sensibility to the changes in the economy; the market in which the debtor operates and the debtor’s position, and the debtor’s equity, economic and financial position and possibility of accessing loans.

The Committees’ resolutions include the terms and conditions applicable to the assistance in terms of the amount, currency, terms, guarantees and follow-up provisions, among others. The decisions are based on the debtor’s cash flows and payment capacity and only to a secondary extent on debtor’s equity and risk mitigating factors.

Credit risk assessment for Retail Banking customers, is governed by specific policies that consider customers’ inclusion in one of the following segments:

· Salary Plan customers (Public and Private) and retirees whose their retirements and pensions are deposited in the Bank.

· Open Market customers.

To speed up origination circuits, the Credit Risk Management has widened the use of scoring methods, which impose a minimum limit for the customer to be admitted for credit purposes, considering an acceptable delinquency level.

Consumer portfolio qualifications are available on a permanent basis to branches in the system called Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and to customers through digital channels, which allows operating within the limits and conditions approved by the Credit Risk Management on a centralized basis. This modality restricts the operating risks that are inherent to the assessment.

For new non-prequalified customers, the originator enters the requested transactions in the risk assessment system related to the customer segment, which approves or rejects the transaction; if approved, maximum assistance amounts by product are provided. Assessment systems are mainly based on an admission and certain maximum indebtedness rules and installment/income ratio. The assessment systems are based mainly on a qualification score and certain maximum indebtedness and installment/income relationship rules.

There are specific rules regarding the debtor’s file integration to duly document the data entered into the assessment systems. Credit risk officers also define a credit power system based on the margins to be approved and, if applicable, the exceptions admitted.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

The assessment process and its relationship with the loan settlement process, is fully automated: all customers must have a CRM-approved (individual or massive) assessment, an essential requirement to be granted a credit product. In addition, as part of the assessment process, the exception flow and the control of credit powers are also automated. These actions managed to reduce operating risks and allowed tracing transactions and their approval levels.

The Bank adopts processes to detect interrelated debtor groups with correlated risk (group of companies) and to group risk exposures with the same debtor or counterparty in different lines of credit.

Before the transactions are settled, a series of controls are implemented to reduce related credit and operating risks and classify transactions within the technical relationships regulatory framework.

The Bank implements a formal, robust and well-defined process to manage nonperforming loans. These procedures are differentiated based on the type of portfolio and delinquency status.

To mitigate credit risk, guarantees are requested on agreed financing. A particular area of the Credit Risk Management Department manages all guarantees received by the Bank and assesses and updates regularly the appraisal value and effective term to monitor the quality of risk mitigators.

Debtor classification according to the BCRA:

As a general regulatory policy for classifying debtors, the Bank follows BCRA related regulations, which provide grouping levels in decreasing order of quality, in direct relation to the customer’s uncollectibility risk.

Classification guidelines also vary depending on whether they are commercial loans or consumer or housing loans.

The basic criterion to classify the commercial portfolio is the future payment capacity of the commitment assumed. The Bank reviews the classification of customers included in this portfolio according to the minimum regularity established by the BCRA, which provides as general rule an annual review of such classification, growing to a semiannual or quarterly frequency based on the increasing order of the debt.

According to their risk of default, the commercial portfolio is classified as follows:

1-Performing 

2-a) In a watch list 

2-b) Under negotiation or with refinancing agreements 

2-c) Under special treatment 

3-Nonperformign 

4-With high insolvency risk 

5-Irrecoverable

To classify the customers of the consumer portfolio and the commercial portfolio with payables of up to 426,300, for which the BCRA authorizes the Bank to follow a simplified method comparable to a consumer loan portfolio, the BCRA defines classification levels according to the days of arrears recorded at the end of the month.

1-Performing: Up to 31 days 

2-Low risk: Up to 90 days 

3-Medium risk: Up to 180 days 

4-High risk: Up to 1 year 

5-Irrecoverable: Over 1 year

Credit risk allowances of the loan portfolio

As from 2020, the Bank’s policy concerning credit risk allowances is based on the calculation of ECL based on analytical models (statistical models related to loan portfolio management) pursuant to IFRS 9. According to the guidelines in section 5.5. on Impairment (including the principles and methods to recognize ECL due to significant increases in credit risk and the subsequent impairment of financial assets for ECL), the Bank recognizes the impairment of its financial assets.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

The criterion to assess whether an instrument is impaired will depend on the type of analysis to which customers are exposed: to estimate ECL on a collective basis, disclosures are grouped based on customer segments showing similar risk characteristics that are relevant for their analysis, while the purpose of the individual assessment is the ECL estimate for customers with significant risk or customers which require a specific treatment, or do not have consistent characteristics with other portfolio segments for which the statistic information is insufficient to predict future behavior.

Under no circumstance could allowances calculated according to IFRS 9 be lower than the minimum allowances established by the BCRA in the revised text of minimum loan loss reserves. If they were lower, the difference should not be booked as loan losses in the Financial Statements, but rather as a deduction of computable equity under BCRA regulations.

The following chart shows the composition of loan loss allowances according to the type of financial instrument as of December 31, 2023, and 2022:

Composition	12/31/2023	12/31/2022
Loans and other financing	53,647,780		34,262,123
Loans commitment	2,107,219		2,169,785
Other financial assets	595,276		283,507
Other debt securities at amortized cost	12,011		2,477
Total	56,362,286		36,717,892

The Credit Risk Management manages credit risk, which consists of identifying, assessing, following up, controlling and mitigating this risk across credit cycle stages.

The Credit Risk Management Office designs and develops ECL models. It reports to the Credit Risk Management, which is also in charge of designing and calculating rating and scoring models to quantify credit risk and the measures to calculate PD, EAD and LGD, as well as other models to calculate the impact of the prospective view.

The Administration and Credit Operation Management, through the Credit Review area, analyze the entire portfolio under individual assessment and classifies customers in different credit risk stages. Together with the Corporate Risk and Credit Recovery Management Departments (that contribute their view from a standpoint of risk assessment and recovery management), they calculate ECL for corporate customers in stage 2 and stage 3.

The definitions and assessment of ECL are regularly presented to the Risk Management Committee, which approves the model methodologies, adjustments and validation.

45.1.1 Assessment of credit risk impairment

Definitions of significant increase in risk (SICR), impairment and default

The Bank recognizes the impairment of its financial assets according to point 5.5. of IFRS 9. To such end, the Bank calculates the ECL of financial instruments over a three stage risk model based on the changes in credit quality detected since the initial recognition, as summarized below:

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

· Stage 2: includes financial instruments which significantly SICR but it is not yet considered credit-impaired, and

· Stage 3: comprises credit-impaired financial instruments.

The Bank measures ECL according to the following definitions:

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

· For financial instruments included in Stages 2 and 3, the Bank measures lifetime ECL.

· To calculate ECL, prospective information is considered according to IFRS 9.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Default:

The default status is defined according to the type of portfolio and segment, and thus, the impairment model is applied in accordance with the risk of each transaction. The default status is defined as follows:

· For the Commercial Portfolio: there is a “Default” if the customer, based on an individual analysis, has been classified in Stage 3, as described in “Customers analyzed on an individual basis”.

· For the Medium-sized and large companies and Corporate segments of the Commercial Portfolio Comparable to Consumer: there is a “Default” if the customer has a transaction that is more than 90 days past due or if a refinancing loan has been granted.

· For the Consumer Portfolio or the Commercial Portfolio Comparable to Consumer (excluding Medium-sized and large companies and Corporate segments): there is a “Default” if the transaction is more than 90 days past due or if a refinancing loan has been granted in relation to the product assessed in the performance period.

Customers analyzed on a collective basis:

For the group of transactions in the Consumer portfolio and the Commercial Portfolio Comparable to Consumer, which is deemed a collective analysis portfolio, the Bank defined the application of the following delinquency criteria under IFRS 9:

· Stage 2: it involves the transactions that are more than 30 days past due, refinanced transactions that are more than 90 days past due, and those with PD differences between the time of transaction observation and origination and implying a SICR in absolute and relative terms.

· Stage 3: transactions that are more than 90 days past due.

Thus, summing up, the criterion used by the Bank to define the different transaction staging rules, according to its reporting structure, depend on the following characteristics:

· Type of product

· Portfolio

· Segment

· Delinquency

· Refinancing

· SICR under qualitative criterion

ECL calculation:

The ECL is calculated using the following formula, the parameters of which are described below:

ECL = PD x EAD x LGD

Probability of default (PD)

The PD represents the probability of not paying for a transaction within a given term.

To calculate expected losses, the Bank considers the creation of two types of probabilities of default:

· PD at 12 months (Point in Time – PIT): this is the estimated probability of occurrence of a default in the next 12 months of life of the instrument after the analysis date. The Bank uses this criterion for the transactions with no SICR.

· PD Lifetime: this is the estimated probability of occurrence of a default throughout the remaining life of an instrument, i.e. the PD referring to the maximum contractual term during which the entity is exposed to the credit risk. The Bank applies this criterion to transactions with SICR (Stage 2), as established in IFRS 9.

The PDs are assessed per customer in individual analyses and per product in the case of customers analyzed collectively.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

The PDs are amended by the macroeconomic models applied for the prospective vision.

The proposals to implement PD models are submitted for approval to the Risk Management Committee. The methods, variables, development population, observation windows and results that support the preparation of these models are tested and adjusted at least once a year.

The following table discloses the risk levels score and rating arising from the Bank’s models:

	12/31/2023				12/31/2022
Category	Weighted PD		% Gross Carrying Amount		Weighted PD		% Gross Carrying Amount
Performing	1.13	%	96.32	%	1.54	%	97.32	%
High grade	0.66	%	88.70	%	0.93	%	89.01	%
Standard grade	4.06	%	4.53	%	5.00	%	4.43	%
Sub-standard grade	10.39	%	3.09	%	11.58	%	3.88	%
Past due but not impaired	46.56	%	2.62	%	29.73	%	1.86	%
Impaired	100.00	%	1.06	%	100.00	%	0.82	%
Total			100.00				100.00

Exposure at default (EAD)

The EAD represents the exposure of a financial instrument on the date of the analysis, i.e. the level to which the Bank is exposed to credit risk in the event of a potential default by the counterparty.

To calculate the EAD, segmentation is performed at product level, according to the following differentiation:

· Products with no exposure certainty: in the case of revolving products (credit cards and saving accounts) in stages 1 and 2, in order to calculate the EAD, it is necessary to estimate a credit conversion factor (CCF). For these transactions, the CCF represents the average percentage of exposure increase that may be observed in a contract from measurement to default. For these products, in stage 3, no additional increase is considered in the exposure.

· Products with exposure certainty: in these types of products (generally amortizable loans), future exposure is known because the counterparty cannot increase its exposure beyond what was agreed upon in the contractual schedule. Therefore, the CCF does not apply to these products, and the EAD varies at each moment in time by reflecting the amortization of the loan balance due.

Loss given default (LGD)

LGD is the estimated loss in the case of default. It is based on the difference between all contractual cash flows and the cash flows expected by the lender (i.e., all cash shortfalls), considering the proceeds from the realization of collateral.

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

LGD varies based on the type of counterparty, aging, type of claim and the existence of guarantees securing credits. It is expressed as a percentage of the loss for EAD.

Just as the PDs, to assess the LGD, a distinction is made per customer in individual analyses and per product in the case of customers analyzed collectively. The Bank bases its estimates on the historical information observed regarding the recoveries obtained on customers or default transactions, discounted at the effective interest rate of such agreements and measured upon default.

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

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

The LGDs are also amended by the macroeconomic models applied for the prospective vision.

Customers analyzed on an individual basis:

The Bank’s credit risk impairment assessment model is set to analyze individually all Corporate Portfolio customers, as defined by the BCRA, financial institutions, the public sector and government and private securities.

To make such an assessment, some objective data were defined to analyze whether there is a SICR and to determine whether it should be reclassified to stage 2 or to stage 3 when a default is produced or expected, or whether they should remain in stage 1. Those events comprise mainly material delays in the main credit lines granted, the Bank’s legal action for the assistance granted, the petition for insolvency proceedings or bankruptcy, and past due loans with pending principal, among others.

All the customers subject to the individual analysis are examined on a monthly basis to define the stage, following different criteria for each one of them:

Stage 1: the customers whose individual assessment reflects the following characteristics are deemed included:

· The financial instruments did not experience significant risk increases.

· The customer’s cash flow analysis shows that it has the ability to meet all its obligations adequately.

· It has a liquid financial position, with low level of indebtedness.

· Cash flows are not subject to drastic changes in the event of major variations in the behavior of own and sector variables.

· It regularly pays its obligations, even when it suffers minor and insignificant delays.

This stage also includes:

· The customers previously included in stages 2 or 3 who are verified to have improved their credit risk indicators and meet the parameters defined for stage 1, through an individual analysis at the date of the study, as long as they have stayed a minimum period of 90 days in Stage 2.

Stage 2: this stage includes the customers that, based on the individual analysis of their payment capacity, have a SICR that is not sufficiently severe to set default as defined for stage 3.

Some elements considered upon defining the existence of a significant increase in credit risk are:

· Profitability, liquidity and solvency indicators that tend to weaken, or some of the indications of impairment:

o There is a significant increase in payables without a consistent rise in revenues.

o There is a major decline in operating margins, or existence of operating loss.

o There are adverse changes in the context that exert a negative effect on future financial flows.

o There is a drastic decline in demand or negative changes in the business plans.

o There are significant changes in the value of the guarantees received.

· The arrears in payment to the Bank are due to current operating or extraordinary circumstances, and a prompt resolution is expected.

This stage also includes:

· The customers that, having been included in stage 3, improved their credit risk indicators and are no longer at default, but which status prevents them from being reclassified to stage 1.

· Refinanced customers that have paid at least 20% of the capital owed and also fulfill the rest of the indicators to be considered in Stage 2.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Stage 3: it includes the customers that, after an individual analysis, experience some of the following situations:

· Significant delays in the main credit lines granted, with no agreement with the Bank.

· Have been subject to complaints filed the Bank for the recovery of the assistance granted.

· Filed for insolvency proceedings or went into bankruptcy

· Refinance their payables systematically and have still not settled over 20% of the refinanced principal.

· Cash flows analysis shows that it is highly unlikely that the customer may meet all its obligations in the agreed-upon conditions.

The Credit Administration and Transactions Department analyzes all the portfolio under this approach, with special emphasis on customers in stages 2 and 3 in the previous month and those showing objective data that could evidence the existence of a SICR. The study is supplemented with the macroeconomic context and other news in relation to the performance of customers. Its staging proposal is submitted to the consideration of Corporate Risk and Credit Recovery Management Departments, which incorporate their own vision of the customer or the activity sector. The final assessment of the stage assigned to each customer is approved by the Credit Risk Management and is used as an input to estimate the ECL of the customers analyzed on an individual basis.

ECL calculation for customers included in an individual analysis:

Stage 1: the estimates of the customers classified in stage 1 arise from the parameters under expected credit loss models, whose characteristics are described in the previous sections on PD, EAD and LGD.

Stages 2 and 3: based on the evidence gathered upon the analysis, the Credit Risk Management –considering the level of progress of collection negotiations, as well as the evidence from a potential sale of collateral received or other credit improvements making up the contractual terms– prepares three potential recovery scenarios for each credit transaction of stage 2 and 3 customers, calculating the current value of expected flows for each scenario, which are weighted in view of their probability of occurrence. The expected loss of each transaction is the difference between the book payable of each transaction and the present weighted value of expected cash flows.

45.1.2 Prospective information used in ECL models

The calculation of ECL for risk impairment includes and is adjusted prospectively with respect to the portfolio behavior. To such end, the Bank examines the macroeconomics variables which have an impact on PD and LGD and designed 4 models which differ by customer type: Retail, Agro, Pymes and Commercial.

The main economic variables that impact on the expected losses used to calculate ECL for each economic scenario are changes in GDP, changes in interest rates, among others.

As established in IFRS 9, impact is calculated based on the different behavior scenarios of the variables; to such end, a 36-month estimate on the variables used for 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 ECL by applying the alternative scenarios on a weighted basis, which are updated at least on a quarterly basis in each calendar quarter.

The value of the macroeconomic variables used in calculating the forward-looking adjustment is restricted to econometric model calculations and the estimates of the independent consultant in relation to those variables. However, in line with the “Guidance on credit risk and accounting for expected credit losses” of the Basel Banking Supervision Committee, the Bank applies its own criterion based on experience in order to consider reasonable and sustainable prospective information in due manner (including macroeconomic factors) and, as applicable, to determine the proper level of value corrections.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

The following table shows the estimated values for macroeconomic variables used in the models for each scenario (base case, alternative 1 and alternative 2), with the assigned probability of occurrence to each scenario:

Key Drivers	ECL Scenario	Assigned probabilities	2024		2025	2026
		%	%		%	%
	Base case	60	(2.03	)	8.46	1.46
GDP growth %	Alternative 1	30	(3.55	)	6.96	1.04
	Alternative 2	10	(4.51	)	5.04	1.55
	Base case	60	106.52		71.00	46.50
Interest rates %	Alternative 1	30	129.99		96.50	67.50
	Alternative 2	10	140.42		133.19	118.50
	Base case	60	298.10		96.98	55.61
CPI %	Alternative 1	30	386.28		147.79	90.10
	Alternative 2	10	427.33		257.21	150.31

45.1.3 Additional Forward-looking allowances based on expert credit judgment

Adjustment for uncertainty about conditions of accessing loans to MIPYMES

As of December 31, 2022, the Bank decided to record an additional allowance for 4,714,712 based on the estimation of the impact that a change in the current scenario from negative real interest rates, in an accelerating inflationary context, would have on the ECL of the Mipymes portfolio.

Adjustment for expectations of increased risk due to the change in economic policy

At the date of these consolidated Financial Statements, Management considered that there is uncertainty about the impacts that could arise from the change in the economic policy, the implementation of a macroeconomic imbalances adjustment program and an inflation stabilization plan.

In particular, the temporary negative impact on the quality of the consumer credit portfolio, on the behavior of Mipymes and on the expected recovery of companies with credit-impaired, was analyzed. This impact would come from relative price adjustments, the elimination of subsidies on public services, and/or the presence of positive real interest rates, among other measures, until the stability of certain macroeconomic variables and a recovery of activity levels is achieved.

As abovementioned, the Bank decided to record an additional allowance for 10,978,134, which represents the difference in the ECL.

45.1.4 Portfolio quality

The Bank discloses in Exhibit B “Classification of loans and other financing by situation and collateral received” in these consolidated Financial Statements, a breakdown of loans and other financing by classification levels and collateral received.

In addition, the table below shows the analysis by aging of performing loans in arrears (in days):

	12/31/2023
	Delinquent, performing (in days)
Portfolio Type	0 to 31		From 32 to 90		From 91 to 180		From 181 to 360		Over 360
Commercial loans	100.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%
Commercial loans comparable to consumer	99.8	%	0.2	%	0.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%
Consumer loans	100.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%
Total	99.9	%	0.1	%	0.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	12/31/2022
	Delinquent, performing (in days)
Portfolio Type	0 to 31		From 32 to 90		From 91 to 180		From 181 to 360		Over 360
Commercial loans	98.8	%	1.2	%	0.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%
Commercial loans comparable to consumer	99.9	%	0.1	%	0.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%
Consumer loans	100.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%
Total	99.8	%	0.2	%	0.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%

The following table shows the loans and other financing portfolio under credit risk by industry sector, classified by risk stage and identifying the expected loss calculated under individual or collective basis:

	1		2
	Collective	Individual	Collective	Individual	3	12/31/2023
Loans and other financing	1,371,295,220	406,896,843	64,303,918	24,817,284	19,993,388	1,887,306,653
Non-financial public sector	495,024	4,221,111	451		144	4,716,730
Other financial entities	4,298,968	5,684,295	5,038			9,988,301
Non-financial private sector	1,366,501,228	396,991,437	64,298,429	24,817,284	19,993,244	1,872,601,622
Individuals	615,826,337	31,112,707	26,552,215	3,577	8,891,559	682,386,395
Manufacturing industry	91,426,964	99,014,827	5,693,834	6,908,731	418,257	203,462,613
Agricultural and cattle industry	213,255,400	72,584,852	10,285,791	3,588,047	6,093,281	305,807,371
Services	161,436,165	18,445,575	10,633,902		1,181,039	191,696,681
Commercial activities	192,555,646	78,063,386	7,071,869	2,082,889	2,161,609	281,935,399
Exploration of mines and quarries	26,080,070	29,084,439	456,522		732,588	56,353,619
Financial intermediation	20,373,297	45,100,172	311,487		54,658	65,839,614
Construction activities	24,419,735	20,075,556	2,983,594		420,749	47,899,634
Electricity supply and gas	15,357,487	3,509,923	104,564	12,234,040	3,303	31,209,317
Public administration	5,512,328		198,566		35,242	5,746,136
Water supply and public sanitation	257,799		6,085		959	264,843

	1		2
	Collective	Individual	Collective	Individual	3	12/31/2022
Loans and other financing	1,493,053,099	326,942,915	54,743,452	8,003,761	15,608,256	1,898,351,483
Non-financial public sector	665,202	6,206,929	89		345	6,872,565
Other financial entities	395	2,912,550				2,912,945
Non-financial private sector	1,492,387,502	317,823,436	54,743,363	8,003,761	15,607,911	1,888,565,973
Individuals	856,134,618	9,803,849	37,580,036		8,309,159	911,827,662
Manufacturing Industry	97,108,701	75,593,107	2,326,102	4,139,367	1,256,235	180,423,512
Agricultural and cattle industry	139,725,585	55,690,371	2,491,260	3,864,394	3,950,398	205,722,008
Services	205,155,967	26,634,514	7,854,619		1,093,611	240,738,711
Commercial activities	139,144,991	72,932,533	3,306,987		705,072	216,089,583
Exploration of mines and quarries	6,997,414	22,499,673	65,627		9,910	29,572,624
Financial intermediation	7,724,509	29,670,367	189,820		80,851	37,665,547
Construction activities	30,478,519	24,522,962	573,413		134,875	55,709,769
Electricity supply and gas	1,567,815	476,060	22,719		5,011	2,071,605
Public administration	7,775,336		326,507		62,669	8,164,512
Water supply and public sanitation	574,047		6,273		120	580,440

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

45.1.5 Collateral and other credit improvements

· Guarantees received for the entire portfolio

The following table shows the amounts of guarantees received for the entire portfolio as of December 31, 2023.

			Fair value of collateral
Class of financial instrument	Maximum exposure to credit risk		Pledges on time deposits		Deferred payment checks		Mortgage on real property		Pledges on vehicles and machinery		Pledges on personal property		Other		Total collateral		Net exposure		Associated ECL
Loans and other financing		1,887,306,653		39,345,965		92,391,460		116,918,998		51,558,415		25,779,473		349,958,595		675,952,906		1,211,353,747		53,647,780
Loans commitment		1,645,749,167		13,676,897				2,342,098		7,448		6,940,203		95,370,445		118,337,091		1,527,412,076		2,107,219
Other financial assets		175,585,670												10,617,129		10,617,129		164,968,541		595,276
Other debt Securities at amortized cost		10,985,353																10,985,353		12,011
Total		3,719,626,843		53,022,862		92,391,460		119,261,096		51,565,863		32,719,676		455,946,169		804,907,126		2,914,719,717		56,362,286

· Guarantees received for the portfolio in Stage 3

The following table shows the amounts of guarantees for the portfolio in Stage 3 as of December 31, 2023.

			Fair value of collateral
Class of financial instrument	Maximum exposure to credit risk		Deferred payment checks		Mortgage on real property		Pledges on vehicles and machinery		Pledges on personal property		Other		Total collateral		Net exposure		Associated ECL
Loans and other financing		19,993,388		555		3,985,105		164,806		557,769		3,216,922		7,925,157		12,068,231		15,742,939
Total		19,993,388		555		3,985,105		164,806		557,769		3,216,922		7,925,157		12,068,231		15,742,939

· Guarantees received for the entire portfolio

The following table shows the amounts of guarantees received for the entire portfolio as of December 31, 2022.

			Fair value of collateral
Class of financial instrument	Maximum exposure to credit risk		Pledges on time deposits		Deferred payment checks		Mortgage on real property		Pledges on vehicles and machinery		Pledges on personal property		Other		Total collateral		Net exposure		Associated ECL
Loans and other financing		1,898,351,483		5,893,066		89,424,025		123,927,241		28,063,858		10,229,713		313,741,675		571,279,578		1,327,071,905		34,262,123
Loans commitment		2,105,872,032		406,807				191,061		20,294		1,172,493		10,826,342		12,616,997		2,093,255,035		2,169,785
Other financial assets		166,688,096																166,688,096		283,507
Other debt Securities at amortized cost		4,195,819																4,195,819		2,477
Total		4,175,107,430		6,299,873		89,424,025		124,118,302		28,084,152		11,402,206		324,568,017		583,896,575		3,591,210,855		36,717,892

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

· Guarantees received for the portfolio in Stage 3

The following table shows the amounts of guarantees for the portfolio in Stage 3 as of December 31, 2022.

			Fair value of collateral
Class of financial instrument	Maximum exposure to credit risk		Deferred payment checks	Mortgage on real property		Pledges on vehicles and machinery		Pledges on personal property		Other		Total collateral		Net exposure		Associated ECL
Loans and other financing		15,608,256			3,376,576		265,709		81,197		1,075,203		4,798,685		10,809,571		10,768,699
Total		15,608,256			3,376,576		265,709		81,197		1,075,203		4,798,685		10,809,571		10,768,699

Credit Risk

Different methodologies are used to calculate economic capital for Credit Risk, depending on the size of the credit exposure.

In those exposures considered significant, the economic capital is calculated through a Montecarlo Simulation Process and allocated using the Covariance Methodology.

The Montecarlo Simulation Process consists in generation of different losses scenarios. Each scenario represents a possible value of loss distribution. Calculating the difference between 99% percentile –unexpected loss– and the average value –expected loss– of such distribution, the economic capital is obtained.

For each scenario, the following parameters -exogenous to the simulation model- are taken as given: parameters of probability of default (“probability of default” or PD), loss given default (“loss given default” or LGD) and exposure values (“exposure at default” or EAD).

Additionally, a factor is incorporated –amplification or contraction of the debtor's individual PD– that reflects the volatility of defaults by clients in a certain sector of activity (combination of economic activity and/or geographical area where activity is carried out) and the correlation between defaults of clients from different sectors of activity.

The advantage of this methodology is that it incorporates the effect of the concentration of exposures at the debtor level and at the portfolio level.

In those exposures considered not significant, the economic capital requirement is obtained using the Vasicek Model, as present in the final Basel II (2004) document.

In the case of significant wholesale exposures, the Economic Capital by credit risk of each exposure can be decomposed into three risk factors inherent to each exposure:

· Economic Capital by individual concentration risk: refers to the exacerbation in the magnitude of economic capital derived from the existence of concentration in terms of exposure to a particular client.

· Economic Capital by risk of sectoral concentration: represents the exacerbation in the magnitude of economic capital generated from the existence of concentration of exposures in the same sector of economic activity.

· Economic Capital by systemic risk: fraction of capital that would be obtained if the portfolio is diversified both at the sectoral and individual level. It represents non-diversifiable risk.

The Economic Capital by individual concentration risk is defined as the quotient between the variance of the client's simulated loss and the variance of the total simulated loss.

The Economic Capital by sector concentration risk represents the exacerbation in the magnitude of the covariance between the loss of a certain client and the loss of the portfolio due to not having a diversified portfolio and is expressed as a proportion with respect to the variance of the total loss.

Finally, the Economic Capital by systemic risk is calculated as the remaining capital once the individual concentration risk and sector risk components have been subtracted.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Additionally, a concentration surcharge is considered for non-significant retail and wholesale positions that is supported by Vasicek's formulations. The individual concentration surcharge is calculated as an additional amount on the capital requirements of the aforementioned positions using a coefficient ∝ that, depending on the Herfindahl index (HHI) of the same portfolio and the probability of default (PD) of the accredited entities that form it, takes a certain value.

Counterparty Risk

To calculate the Economic Capital by Counterparty Credit Risk, a simulation model is applied, which reflects the impact of the interdependence between counterparties with similar characteristics.

For this risk, it is necessary to define the EAD of each type of operation. This parameter is necessary for the calculation of the Capital to be allocated. Once the EADs associated with the operations that generate Counterparty Risk are obtained, these values are added at the client level and added to the EADs at the client level generated by traditional credit operations. This vector of EADs at the client level is what is considered for the calculation of Economic Capital by Credit Risk.

Securitization Risk

The debt securities represent collection rights on the assets of the trust, under the conditions established in the prospectus and/or constitutive contract. There may be different types of debt securities with different collection preferences and conditions.

A debt security generates exposure to Credit Risk and exposure to Interest Rate Risk, in the same way as a traditional credit operation does. The calculation and allocation methodologies of Economic Capital for this type of operations, it consists of including operations within the portfolios for which Economic Capital by Credit Risk and Interest Rate Risk are calculated and allocating a portion of the capital calculated based on the incidence of the potential losses that such operations could generate in the total losses of the portfolio.

45.2 Liquidity Risk

The liquidity risk is defined as the possibility that the Bank may not be able to comply with expected and unexpected current and future cash flows effectively, as well as guarantees, without affecting daily transactions or its financial position.

In addition, the market liquidity risk refers to the risk that the Bank may not be able to clear or delete a position at market price:

· because the assets involved have no sufficient secondary market; or

· due to market variations.

The Bank features policies regarding liquidity, the purpose of which is to manage liquidity efficiently, optimizing cost and diversification of funding sources, and maximizing the profit from placements through prudent management that ensures the necessary funds to allow the continuity of transactions and compliance with the rules and regulations in force.

In order to reduce the liquidity risk, the Bank has been established a policy with the following main aspects:

Assets: a high-liquidity assets portfolio will be maintained to cover at least 25% of total liabilities, comprising deposits, the corporate bonds issued by the Bank, the repo agreements taken and the financial and interbank loans borrowed.

Liabilities: to minimize the unintended effects of illiquidity, deriving from the possible withdrawal of deposits and the repayment of interbank loans taken, the Bank:

- Seeks the proper diversification of financing sources to enable the constant availability of funds and fulfill institutional obligations within a market variability environment.

- Gives priority to attracting retail deposits to have an atomized deposit portfolio and lower risks in relation to material withdrawals concentrated in a few depositors.

- Does not depend excessively on obtaining repo transactions and interfinancial loans as a permanent funding source.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

In addition, the Bank implemented a series a risk measurement and control tools, including the regular monitoring of liquidity gaps, separated by currency, as well as different liquidity ratios, including the “bi-monetary liquidity ratio”, “Liquidity Coverage Ratio” (LCR) and “Net Stable Funding Ratio” (NSFR), among others.

The Executive Risk Management Department regularly monitors compliance of the different levels set by the Board of Directors in relation to liquidity risk, which include minimum levels of liquidity, maximum concentration levels allowed by type of deposit and by type of customer, among others.

In the event of a liquidity crisis, the Bank has a contingency plan with different actions, like as follows:

·        Financing through call banking and repo agreements with the BCRA. 

·        Spot sale of securities government portfolio. 

·        Limit credit assistance to private sector. 

·        Increase deposit rates in order to capture deposits.

The following table shows the liquidity ratios during the fiscal years 2023 and 2022, which arise from dividing net liquid assets, made up of cash and cash equivalents, by total deposits.

	2023			2022
December, 31		109.94	%		93.65	%
Average		97.50	%		93.59	%
Max		109.94	%		95.25	%
Min		92.56	%		92.45	%

The Bank discloses in exhibit D “Breakdown of loans and other financing by terms” and exhibit I “Breakdown of financial liabilities by residual terms” to the accompanying consolidated Financial Statements the breakdown by contractual maturity, of financial assets and liabilities, respectively.

45.3 Market Risk

Market risk is defined as the possibility of suffering losses in positions on and off the Bank's balance sheet as a result of the adverse fluctuations in the market prices of different assets.

Market risks arise from interest rate, currency and price positions, all of which are exposed to general and specific market changes and changes in the price volatility such as interest rates, credit margins, foreign currency exchange rates and prices of shares and securities, among others.

The Bank determines the market risk exposure arising from the fluctuation in the value of portfolios of investments for trading, which result from changes in market prices, the Bank's net positions in foreign currency, and government and private securities with normal quoted prices.

These risks arise from the size of the Bank’s net positions and/or the volatility of the risk factors involved in each financial instrument.

The Bank features Market Risk Management Policies in which the Bank establishes the proceedings to monitor and control risks derived from the variations in the quotes of financial instruments in order to optimize the risk-return ratio, making use of the appropriate structure of limits, models and management tools. In addition, the Bank features proper tools and proceedings allowing the Risk Management Committee and the Assets and Liabilities Committee to measure and administer this risk.

Risks to which those investment portfolios are exposed are monitored through Montecarlo simulation techniques of “Value at Risk” (VaR). The Bank applies the VaR methodology to calculate the market risk of the main positions adopted and the expected maximum loss based on a series of assumptions for a variety of changes in market conditions.

In order to carry out the abovementioned simulation, the Bank needs to have the Price historical series of those instruments that compose the portfolio.

Prices are corrected by purging the effects of coupon payments and dividend payments, in the case of shares, in order to avoid affecting returns.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

The method consists in creating return or price scenarios concerning an asset through the generation of random numbers. This is based on the selection of a stochastic model describing the performance of prices for each asset with the resulting specification of certain parameters required for calculation purposes. The model used is the geometric Brownian motion.

Once all “n” potential scenarios are obtained for valued positions, the P&L vector must be calculated as the difference between the estimated value of the future portfolio and its value upon calculation. Then profit and loss will be placed in order to obtain the value at risk according to the 99% percentage applied.

Finally, the Economic Capital by market risk is obtained as the difference between the current value of the portfolio and the critical value previously obtained.

45.4 Interest Rate Risk

The interest rate risk is defined as the possibility that changes occur in the Bank's financial condition as a result of adverse interest rate fluctuations with a negative impact on the Shareholders’ equity and profit or loss.

Within the framework of the interest rate risk management the Bank features a series of policies, procedures and internal controls included in the Structural Risk Management.

The Bank monitors the net present value of its assets, liabilities and off balance sheet items, upon certain disturbance scenarios and interest rate stress through Montecarlo simulation techniques.

For this purpose, the maximum potential loss is determined considering a temporal line of three months and 99% confidence level interval.

The Equity Value Model (EVM) is determined as the net sum of cash flows (interest and principal losses) that the Bank can generate, discounted at market interest rate curve. If the market interest rate curve used for the discount is affected, the effect of such variation impacts directly on the value of the Bank. Generally speaking, reports related to EVM seek to analyze the Bank’s long-term solvency.

It is noteworthy that the use of that approach does not avoid losses beyond those limits in the event of the most significant market changes.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Bank’s economic capital by type of risk is as follows:

Economic capital (EC – in millions)	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Interest rate risk		29,487		12,656
Currency exchange rate risk		23,116		10,687
Price risk		15,167		12,362

45.5 Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

The Bank is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies exchange rates in its financial position and cash flows. The larger proportion of assets and liabilities kept are related to US dollars.

The foreign currency position includes assets and liabilities expressed in pesos at the exchange rate as of the closing dates mentioned below. An institution’s open position comprises assets, liabilities and memorandum accounts stated in foreign currency, where an institution assumes the risk. Any devaluation / revaluation of those currencies affect the Bank’s statement of income.

The Bank’s open position, stated in Argentine pesos by currency, is disclosed in exhibit L “Foreign currency balances” to these consolidated Financial Statements.

45.6 Operational Risk

Operational risk is defined as the risk of loss arising from the inadequacy or failure of internal processes, human errors and/or internal system failures, or those originated by external events. This definition includes the Legal Risk but excludes the Strategic Risk and Reputational Risk.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Within such framework, the legal risk (which may occur from within the Bank or externally) comprises, among other aspects, the exposure to penalties, sanctions or other economic consequences or results for failure to comply with any rule or regulation or contractual obligation.

On the other hand, the Bank implemented an operational risk management system that meets the guidelines and provisions established by the BCRA in its Communiqué “A” 5398, as amended, and under Communiqué “A” 5272 the BCRA provided for a minimum capital requirement under this description, effective as of February 1, 2012.

The operating risk management system is formed by:

a) Organizational structure: the Bank has an Operational Risk Management that is in charge of managing operational risk and a Risk Management Committee.

b) Policies: the Bank has a “Manual for the Operational Risk Management” approved by the Board of Directors, which define the main concepts, roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, the Senior Management and all the areas involved in this risk management.

c) Procedures: the Bank features a procedure for the “Collection of events and losses from Operational Risk” that includes a process to gather the Operational Events and Losses to register on a systematic basis the frequency, severity, category and other relevant aspects related to the events and losses from Operational Risk.

d) The objective is to assess the Bank’s situation upon occurrence of events, in order to better understand the Operational Risk profile and, if applicable, take the necessary corrective actions.

In addition, the Bank has a procedure that establishes the guidelines to prepare risk self-assessments and, in the event of risks exceeding allowed tolerance levels, guidelines to establish risk indicators and action plans.

e) Computer Systems: the Bank has computer systems that allow managing all Operational and Technology Risks.

f) Database: the Bank has an operational risk event database prepared pursuant to the guidelines established in Communiqué “A” 4904, as supplemented.

g) Information systems to measure risks: the Risk Management Department generates and sends, on a regular basis, reports to the Board of Directors, the Risk Management Committee and the Senior Management. With such reports the Risk Management Department communicates the results of the follow-up of the management of the main risks to which the Bank is exposed. Each report contains information on risk measurement, evolution, trends, principal exposures, control of main limits and the capital level required for each type of risk.

At the meeting of the Risk Management Committee, the Comprehensive Risk Management Department shall submit for consideration the results of the performance of such department and the reports issued during the period under analysis. The resolutions adopted by the Committee shall be recorded in Minutes to be considered by the Board of Directors, who shall subsequently approve, in this manner, the performance and risk level of the analyzed period.

The Entity has a methodology for Economic Capital calculation for operational risk.

The Economic Capital for operational risk will arise from a simulation engine, which will produce a distribution of total losses for operational risk.

In this manner, the Economic Capital can be arrived at, which is calculated from the resulting difference between the Maximum Loss (associated with a 99.9% confidence level) and the Expected Loss of said distribution.

Taking into account that the Holding Period is the time it takes to change the risk profile of the portfolio, in the case of Operational Risk this concept is very variable, since it depends on each risk (for example, it does not take the same in taking out insurance than in improving processes to avoid fraud by third parties with retirees). In this sense, one year will be taken as the evaluation period, respecting normal market practice.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Furthermore, this methodology contemplates the allocation of economic capital to different risks, considering the concentration effect of processes in one or more suppliers.

The capital calculation under this methodology contemplates:

- Analyze the inputs to be used in the simulation engine:

- Event database

- Self-assessment questionnaire

It should be noted that the event base and the self-assessment questionnaires represent empirical information (objective and subjective, respectively), and therefore, for the purposes of building the simulation engine, they must be re-expressed in theoretical terms (distributions of probability) that allow these simulations to be carried out.

- Make a credibility analysis with the objective of combining the information from the event base with the self-assessment questionnaires.

The basic idea of the model is to combine information of different natures: objective and subjective. The more reliable the objective source information is, the greater its weighting will be, to the detriment of subjective source information.

- Build a simulation engine that allows generating the distribution of total losses from operational risk.

The combined parameters are obtained from different bases. These parameters allow generating a simulation process of total losses.

The methodology for calculating economic capital for Operational Risk is supported by a methodological document which establishes the procedures in order to carry out the abovementioned tasks.

This document contains the methodology that bases the guidelines adopted for the construction of the Economic Capital calculation engine for Operational Risk and the calculation that details the application of inputs and results obtained from the run of the Economic Capital calculation engine for Operational Risk.

46. CHANGES IN THE ARGENTINE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL MARKETS

In the last years, the Argentine financial market has observed a prolonged period of volatility in the market prices of public and private financial instruments, including a high level of country risk, an increase in the official exchange rate between the Argentine peso and the US dollar, an increase in interest rates and a significant acceleration of the inflation rate (see Note 3. section "unit of measurement").

Particularly, related to the price of the US dollar, since the end of 2019 the gap between the official price of the US dollar -used mainly for foreign trade- and alternative market values began to widen significantly, having reached maximum peaks close to 200%. As of the date of issuance of these Financial Statements, the aforementioned gap amounts to approximately 27%.

Regarding the administration of the national public debt, a restructuring process has been observed, including various voluntary exchanges and agreements reached regarding debts with the Paris Club and the International Monetary Fund.

In this context, on December 10, 2023, the new authorities of the Argentine national government took office and issued a series of emergency measures. Among the main objectives, among other relevant issues, is a regulatory flexibility in economic matters, reduction of the fiscal deficit mainly through a reduction in spending, including reduction of different types of subsidies. Likewise, there was a devaluation of the Argentine peso close to 55% against to the US dollar, which has generated an acceleration of the inflation rate, with interannual inflation measured from the national CPI published by INDEC being 254% at the date of issue of these consolidated Financial Statements.

The comprehensive program pursued by the new national government includes reforms in the economy, justice, foreign relations, infrastructure and others. On December 20, 2023, through Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 70/2023, a significant number of reforms were established, regarding which different actors presented various protections or unconstitutionality requests to Justice to stop their application.

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

In addition, the local and international macroeconomic context generates certain degree of uncertainty regarding its future progress, considering the level of the global economic recovery.

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 Financial Statements.

47. EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

No other significant events occurred between the end of the fiscal year and the issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements that may materially affect the financial position or the profit and loss for the fiscal year, not disclosed in these consolidated Financial Statements.

48. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

These consolidated 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 to accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

101 Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson

EXHIBIT A

CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31,2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

		Holdings						Position
		12/31/2023				12/31/2022		12/31/2023
Name	Identification	Fair Value	Fair value level	Book amounts		Book amounts		Position without options		Options			Final position
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
- Local
Government securities
Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 08-30-2024	9201		1		821,881,169				823,050,819		(811,557,660	)		11,493,159
Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 04-30-2024	9186		1		322,820,204				348,032,566		(536,000,000	)		(187,967,434	)
Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 02-28-2024	9156		1		241,101,548		35,737,886		241,444,898		(198,591,395	)		42,853,503
Argentine government Treasury bonds tied to the US dollar - Maturity: 04-30-2024	9120		1		190,164,513		255,881		190,164,513		(183,804,771	)		6,359,742
Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 06-30-2024	9230		1		102,371,616				103,175,616		(57,807,600	)		45,368,016
Neuquén government Treasury bills S01 C01 - Maturity: 04-19-2026	42753		2		9,168,242				9,168,242					9,168,242
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 10-14-2024	9179		1		5,985,638				5,985,638					5,985,638
Autonomous City of Buenos Aires bonds 7.5% - Maturity: 06-01-2027	80927		2		5,238,009		4,677,694		5,238,009					5,238,009
Argentine government US dollar step-up bonds - Maturity: 07-09-2030	81086		1		2,381,340		1,448,053		2,381,340					2,381,340
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 11-09-2026	5925		1		2,365,081		3,924,708		2,365,081					2,365,081
Other					10,165,716		591,822,080		10,449,210					10,449,210
Subtotal local government securities (1)					1,713,643,076		637,866,302		1,741,455,932		(1,787,761,426	)		(46,305,494	)

(1) In March and June 2023, the Bank entered into voluntary debt exchange under the terms of section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The securities involved in such exchange transactions were as follows:

· Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a face value of 1,145,882,575.

· Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency – Maturity: 07-21-2023 (TDL23) for a face value of 344,498,105.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-31-2023 (S31Y3) for a face value of 295,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-28-2023 (S28A3) for a face value of 210,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-31-2023 (S31M3) for a face value of 200,000,000.

· Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a face value of 159,305,395.

· Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency – Maturity: 09-29-2023 (TDS23) for a face value of 120,244,752.

· Argentine government Treasury bonds tied to the US dollar - Maturity: 07-31-2023 (T2V3) for a face value of 3,000,000.

Additionally, with almost all the instruments received, the Bank acquired put options with the BCRA. These options give the Bank the opportunity to sell (put option) the underlying asset at a value determined by the applicable BCRA regulations. In this transaction, the options could be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument. As of December 31, 2023, their notional value amounted to 723,905,521.

In January and February 2024 the following put options were exercised:

· Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 08-30-2024 (TDG24) for a face value of 1,033,387,454.

· Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 04-30-2024 (TDA24) for a face value of 416,431,788.

· Argentine government Treasury bonds tied to the US dollar 0.40% - Maturity: 04-30-2024 (TV24) for a face value of 237,640,435.

· Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 06-30-2024 (TDJ24) for a face value of 113,500,000.

102 Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31,2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

		Holdings							Position
		12/31/2023					12/31/2022		12/31/2023
Name	Identification	Fair Value		Fair value level	Book amounts		Book amounts		Position without options		Options			Final position
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (continued)
-  Local
Private securities
Corporate bonds YPF SA C025 - Maturity: 02-13-2026	57118			1		10,228,522				10,228,522					10,228,522
Corporate bonds Pampa Energía SA CL. I - Maturity: 01-24-2027	91977			2		3,491,351		1,842,764		3,491,351					3,491,351
Corporate bonds Genneia SA C031 - Maturity: 09-02-2027	96105			1		2,930,261		4,140,470		2,930,261					2,930,261
Corporate bonds Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA C002 - Maturity: 05-02-2025	92902			1		1,983,861		2,204,865		1,983,861					1,983,861
Corporate bonds YPF SA C39 - Maturity: 07-28-2025	91370			1		1,767,458				1,767,458					1,767,458
Corporate bonds Coemision Gemsa and CTR C021 - Maturity: 04-17-2025	56981			1		1,740,002				1,740,002					1,740,002
Corporate bonds Telecom Argentina SA C005 - Maturity: 08-06-2025	71326			1		1,517,696		215,036		1,517,696					1,517,696
Corporate bonds YPF SA C002 - Maturity: 07-25-2026	80571			2		1,279,846				1,279,846					1,279,846
Corporate bonds Capex SA C005 - Maturity: 08-25-2028	83286			1		1,169,504				1,169,504					1,169,504
Corporate bonds Telecom Argentina SA C001 - Maturity: 07-18-2026	94390			1		1,065,260		861,210		1,065,260					1,065,260
Other						5,617,494		10,107,998		5,617,494					5,617,494
Subtotal local private securities (2)						32,791,255		19,372,343		32,791,255					32,791,255
-  Foreign
Government securities
US Treasury bills - Maturity: 06-27-2024				1		3,153,777				3,153,777					3,153,777
US Treasury bills - Maturity: 10-31-2024				1		2,331,621				2,331,621					2,331,621
US Treasury bills - Maturity: 08-08-2024				1		194,108				194,108					194,108
Subtotal foreign government securities						5,679,506				5,679,506					5,679,506
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS						1,752,113,837		657,238,645		1,779,926,693		(1,787,761,426	)		(7,834,733	)

(2) In July 2023, the Bank decided to enter into a swap of the following instrument: Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 US dollars 4% class 3 - Maturity: 09-08-2023 (AER3D) for a total face value of 4,555,434.

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EXHIBIT A

(continued)

CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31,2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

		Holdings						Position
		12/31/2023				12/31/2022		12/31/2023
Name	Identification	Fair Value	Fair value level	Book amounts		Book amounts		Position without options		Options			Final position
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES
Measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
-  Local
Government securities
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025	9180		1		196,595,700				196,595,700		(185,296,243	)		11,299,457
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 3.75% - Maturity: 04-14-2024	9178		1		33,259,200				33,259,200		(33,259,200	)
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 05-23-2027	9132		1		6,667,968				6,667,968					6,667,968
Argentine government US dollar step-up bonds - Maturity: 07-09-2030	5921		1		3,757,257		1,620,162		3,757,257					3,757,257
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 08-23-2025	9196		2		2,753,280				2,753,280					2,753,280
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos BADLAR x 0.7 - Maturity: 11-23-2027	9166		1		2,597,991				2,597,991					2,597,991
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 10-14-2024	9179		1		2,200,700				2,200,700		(54,288,227	)		(52,087,527	)
Argentine government US dollar bonds 1% - Maturity: 07-09-2029	5927		1		281,643		112,536		281,643					281,643
Argentine government discount bills in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 02-17-2023	9111						154,488,695
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 03-25-2023	5492						111,578,472
Other							138,526,949
Subtotal local government securities (3)					248,113,739		406,326,814		248,113,739		(272,843,670	)		(24,729,931	)
-  Foreign
Government securities
US Treasury bills - Maturity: 01-18-2024			1		25,810,639				25,810,639					25,810,639
US Treasury bills - Maturity: 01-11-2024			1		12,111,378				12,111,378					12,111,378
US Treasury bills - Maturity: 01-09-2024			1		5,653,606				5,653,606					5,653,606
US Treasury bills - Maturity: 01-10-2024							23,141,672
Subtotal foreign government securities					43,575,623		23,141,672		43,575,623					43,575,623
Total Other debt securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income					291,689,362		429,468,486		291,689,362		(272,843,670	)		18,845,692

(3) In January and March 2023, the Bank entered into voluntary debt exchange under the terms of section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The securities involved in such exchange transactions were as follows:

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 06-30-2023 (S3OJ3) for a face value of 26,640,975,851.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 02-17-2023 (X17F3) for a face value of 20,900,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-28-2023 (S28F3) for a face value of 12,893,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a face value of 4,516,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a face value of 1,759,369,713.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 01-20-2023 (X20E3) for a face value of 290,000,000.

Additionally, with almost all the instruments received, the Bank acquired put options with the BCRA that could be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument.

104 Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31,2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

		Holdings							Position
		12/31/2023					12/31/2022		12/31/2023
Name	Identification	Fair Value		Fair value level	Book amounts		Book amounts		Position without options		Options	Final position
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (continued)
Measured at amortized cost
-  Local
Government securities
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 08-23-2025	9196		49,559,040	2		44,964,621				44,964,621			44,964,621
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 05-23-2027	9132		35,323,561	1		35,271,742		126,025,487		40,490,779			40,490,779
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos BADLAR x 0.7 - Maturity: 11-23-2027	9166		13,387,029	1		14,081,497		26,159,376		14,081,497			14,081,497
Discount bonds in pesos 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033	45696		2,671,746	1		1,495,118		1,578,864		1,495,118			1,495,118
Province of Río Negro Treasury bills S03 - Maturity: 06-14-2024	42698		104,561	2		250,517				250,517			250,517
Province of Río Negro debt securities in pesos - Maturity: 04-12-2023	42534							623,992
Province of Río Negro Treasury bills S02 in pesos - Maturity: 06-15-2023	42555							619,838
Subtotal local government securities						96,063,495		155,007,557		101,282,532			101,282,532
BCRA bills
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 10-03-2024			10,106,040	1		10,106,040				10,106,040			10,106,040
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 11-18-2024			7,276,350	1		7,276,350				7,276,350			7,276,350
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 10-19-2024			4,042,417	1		4,042,417				4,042,417			4,042,417
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 11-15-2024			3,314,782	1		3,314,782				3,314,782			3,314,782
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 08-06-2024			2,263,753	1		2,263,753				2,263,753			2,263,753
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 08-08-2024			1,940,360	1		1,940,360				1,940,360			1,940,360
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 11-13-2024			1,697,815	1		1,697,815				1,697,815			1,697,815
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 11-20-2024			1,455,270	1		1,455,270				1,455,270			1,455,270
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 10-18-2024			808,483	1		808,483				808,483			808,483
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 08-03-2024			161,697	1		161,697				161,697			161,697
Other								1,670,281,970
Subtotal BCRA bills						33,066,967		1,670,281,970		33,066,967			33,066,967
BCRA notes
BCRA liquidity notes in pesos - Maturity: 01-04-2023								37,698,797
Subtotal BCRA notes								37,698,797

105 Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31,2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

		Holdings							Position
		12/31/2023					12/31/2022		12/31/2023
Name	Identification	Fair Value		Fair value level	Book amounts		Book amounts		Position without options		Options			Final position
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (continued)
Private securities
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C20 - Maturity: 07-20-2025 (4)	57081		3,593,566	1		2,579,153				2,579,153					2,579,153
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C13 - Maturity: 08-08-2024 (4)	56207		2,989,496	1		2,379,207		1,625,295		2,379,207					2,379,207
Corporate bonds Vista Oil y Gas Argentina SAU C15 -Maturity: 01-20-2025 (4)	56637		2,814,318	2		2,194,824		1,499,962		2,194,824					2,194,824
Corporate bonds Volkswagen Financial Services C010 – Maturity: 10-12-2024	57447		1,932,577	2		1,923,729				1,923,729					1,923,729
Corporate bonds MSU SA C06 – Maturity: 11-02-2024	56530		1,000,000	1		811,502				811,502					811,502
Fiduciary debt securities Confibono Financial Trust S73 Class A - Maturity: 05-20-2024	57520		509,579	2		474,426				474,426					474,426
Corporate bonds SME Liliana SRL Guaranteed S01 – Maturity: 04-18-2025	57457		442,248	2		420,072				420,072					420,072
Fiduciary debt securities Secubono Financial Trust S230 Class A - Maturity: 06-28-2024	57480		83,309	2		77,380				77,380					77,380
Fiduciary debt securities Moni Mobile Financial Trust S09 Class A - Maturity: 09-16-2024	57474		59,217	2		55,448				55,448					55,448
Fiduciary debt securities Supercanal II Financial Trust Class A - Maturity: 03-21-2024	56949		24,873	2		24,852				24,852					24,852
Subtotal local private securities						10,973,486		4,193,342		10,973,486					10,973,486
Total Other debt securities measured at amortized cost						140,103,948		1,867,181,666		145,322,985					145,322,985
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES						431,793,310		2,296,650,152		437,012,347		(272,843,670	)		164,168,677
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
Measured at fair value through profit or loss
-  Local
Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA				3		1,669,450		1,440,372		1,669,450					1,669,450
Matba Rofex SA	30023			1		814,957				814,957					814,957
C.O.E.L.S.A				3		242,424		272,678		242,424					242,424
AC Inversora SA				3		39,182		60,983		39,182					39,182
Sedesa				3		37,638		66,301		37,638					37,638
Mercado a Término Rosario SA				3		25,702				25,702					25,702
Mercado a Término Rosario SA				3		19,276				19,276					19,276
Provincanje SA				3		15,290		45,173		15,290					15,290
Pampa Energía SA	457			1		3,166		2,247		3,166					3,166
Acindar SA				3		1,445				1,445					1,445
Other						1,303		230,000		1,303					1,303
Subtotal local						2,869,833		2,117,754		2,869,833					2,869,833

(4) Fair value obtained from the use of quotes in pesos.

106 Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31,2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

		Holdings						Position
		12/31/2023				12/31/2022		12/31/2023
Name	Identification	Fair Value	Fair value level	Book amounts		Book amounts		Position without options		Options			Final position
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
-  Foreign
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA			1		146,084		65,260		146,084					146,084
Cedear Vista Oil & Gas	8527		1		125,423		45,811		125,423					125,423
Cedear Pepsico	8146		1		40,694		58,498		40,694					40,694
Sociedad de Telecomunicaciones Financieras Interbancarias Mundiales			3		26,122		17,582		26,122					26,122
Cedear Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.	8476		1		5,685		7,956		5,685					5,685
Cedear Exxon Mob	8019						106,082
Cedear Berkshire Hathaway Inc.	8529						89,156
Cedear McDonald	8030						67,049
Cedear Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp.	8530						11,126
Cedear Unitedhealth Group Inc.	8541						8,144
Other							19,718
Subtotal foreign					344,008		496,382		344,008					344,008
Total measured at fair value through profit or loss					3,213,841		2,614,136		3,213,841					3,213,841
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS					3,213,841		2,614,136		3,213,841					3,213,841
TOTAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES					2,187,120,988		2,956,502,933		2,220,152,881		(2,060,605,096	)		159,547,785

107 Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson

EXHIBIT B

CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

COMMERCIAL	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
In normal situation		894,603,100		345,287,138
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		68,627,037		44,845,771
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		86,740,205		57,182,528
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		739,235,858		243,258,839
Troubled		4,760,003		4,361,616
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral				223,697
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		3,645,115		2,882,143
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		1,114,888		1,255,776
With high risk of insolvency		3,974,897		2,510,811
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		324,452		271,164
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		2,712,461		1,850,587
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		937,984		389,060
Irrecoverable		2,173,375
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		2,173,375
Subtotal commercial		905,511,375		352,159,565

108 Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson

EXHIBIT B

(continued)

CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Performing		1,238,394,745		1,548,565,816
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		92,124,686		102,826,720
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		75,516,705		92,250,933
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		1,070,753,354		1,353,488,163
Low risk		10,467,302		12,020,560
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		254,286		184,908
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		269,602		263,342
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		9,943,414		11,572,310
Low risk - in special treatment		77,517		91,510
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		77,517		91,510
Medium risk		7,020,215		8,229,321
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		133,494		57,262
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		159,029		212,386
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		6,727,692		7,959,673
High risk		6,732,870		6,268,913
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		191,935		70,711
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		90,327		243,652
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		6,450,608		5,954,550
Irrecoverable		3,328,806		2,809,071
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		3,381		95,524
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		346,271		444,457
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		2,979,154		2,269,090
Subtotal consumer and mortgage		1,266,021,455		1,577,985,191
Total		2,171,532,830		1,930,144,756

109 Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson

EXHIBIT B

(continued)

CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

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

	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Loans and other financing		1,833,658,873			1,864,089,360
Added:
Allowances for loans and other financing		53,647,780			34,262,123
Adjustment amortized cost and fair value		14,797,111			5,253,782
Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost		665,139			960,269
Corporate bonds		10,320,214			3,235,550
Subtract:
Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value		(656,747	)		(487,796	)
Loans to employees		(1,968,428	)
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities		261,068,888			22,831,468
Total computable items		2,171,532,830			1,930,144,756

110 Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson

EXHIBIT C

CONSOLIDATED CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	12/31/2023				12/31/2022
Number of customers	Cut off balance		% of total portfolio		Cut off balance		% of total portfolio
10 largest customers		214,503,958		9.88		67,784,622		3.51
50 next largest customers		295,695,552		13.62		124,685,055		6.46
100 next largest customers		171,875,950		7.91		101,997,553		5.28
Other customers		1,489,457,370		68.59		1,635,677,526		84.75
Total (1)		2,171,532,830		100.00		1,930,144,756		100.00

(1) See reconciliation in Exhibit B.

111 Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson

EXHIBIT D

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

			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		108		3,150,956		1,417,310		109,219		182,011		210,063				5,069,667
Financial sector				7,775,676		373,548		2,612,404		3,920,838		2,168,224		850,415		17,701,105
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents		15,730,157		989,258,431		375,375,501		352,509,913		388,068,737		327,216,008		335,755,316		2,783,914,063
Total		15,730,265		1,000,185,063		377,166,359		355,231,536		392,171,586		329,594,295		336,605,731		2,806,684,835

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

			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		336		4,217,929		1,789,856		323,992		582,295		911,524		538,439		8,364,371
Financial sector				152,957		206,005		1,739,788		633,749		952,101		290,873		3,975,473
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents		10,835,887		817,855,731		226,594,227		275,400,478		348,304,536		372,982,040		472,081,999		2,524,054,898
Total		10,836,223		822,226,617		228,590,088		277,464,258		349,520,580		374,845,665		472,911,311		2,536,394,742

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

112 Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson

EXHIBIT E

CONSOLIDATED DETAILED INFORMATION ON INTERESTS IN OTHER COMPANIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

												Information of the issuer
	Shares of interest												Data from latest Financial Statements
Name	Class	Unit face value		Votes per share		Number		Amount 12/31/2023		Amount 12/31/2022		Main business activity	Year-end date period / year	Capital stock		Shareholders' equity		Income for the period / year
In complementary services companies
-Associates and joint ventures
Local
Uniones Transitorias de Empresas (See Note 14.2)									828,510		2,001,551	Management of tax services
Play Digital SA (See Note 14.1)	Common		1		1		411,690,799		747,460		1,317,127	Electronic, technological and computer services	09/30/2023		3,841,024		6,509,910		(5,100,463	)
Finova SA (See Note 14.2)	Common		1		1		225,000		94,550		219,021	Informatics services	09/30/2023		450		189,101		87,454
Alianza SGR (See Note 14.1)	Common		1		1		299,781		3,010			Mutual guarantee company	12/31/2023		1,200		12,048		(23,910	)
Subtotal local									1,673,530		3,537,699
Total in complementary services associates companies and joint ventures									1,673,530		3,537,699
Total in complementary services companies									1,673,530		3,537,699
In other associates
- Associates and joint ventures
Local
Macro Warrants S.A. (See Note 14.1)	Common		1		1		50,000		11,581		17,327	Issue of warrants	09/30/2023		1,000		231,617		(33,539	)
Subtotal local									11,581		17,327
Total in other associates and joint ventures									11,581		17,327
Total investments in other companies									1,685,111		3,555,026

113 Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson

EXHIBIT F

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	Original			Acquisitions  through					Depreciation for the fiscal year
Item	value at beginning of fiscal year	Total life  estimated in years	Increases	business combination (1)	Decreases	Transfers		Difference for conversion	Accumulated (2)	Transfers		Decrease	Difference for conversion	For the fiscal year	At the end	Residual value at the end of the fiscal year
Cost
Real property	296,471,464	50	1,698,607	37,387,065	169,694	1,333,037			44,278,564	(143,510	)	27,456		7,936,570	52,044,168	284,676,311
Furniture and facilities	46,034,760	10	1,636,743	10,349,070	146,844	1,790,289		497	30,133,853	1,852		147,250	68	4,123,432	34,111,955	25,552,560
Machinery and equipment	66,838,838	5	8,754,727	28,867,455	6,865,320	358,865		31,688	71,145,727	1,218		6,865,377	4,591	9,247,787	73,533,946	24,452,307
Vehicles	8,952,891	5	2,639,490	355,138	826,096	(9,130	)	11,224	7,465,702	6,751		669,916	3,033	1,054,300	7,859,870	3,263,647
Other	2,580	3	17,939	7,462,091	464			15,286	7,418,402			464	1,519	2,015	7,421,472	75,960
Work in progress	4,037,144		8,985,716	72,307	47,874	(4,500,626	)									8,546,667
Right of use real property	25,292,305	5	3,573,457	7,490,744	1,451,563	4,327		39,898	22,852,126	(690	)	680,745	52,506	4,569,172	26,792,369	8,156,799
Right of use furniture		5	2,491,606											428,471	428,471	2,063,135
Total property, plant and equipment	447,629,982		29,798,285	91,983,870	9,507,855	(1,023,238	)	98,593	183,294,374	(134,379	)	8,391,208	61,717	27,361,747	202,192,251	356,787,386

(1)	Additionally, see Note 3.
(2)	Accumulated depreciation on the assets of Banco BMA SAU and Comercio Interior SAU are included.

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	Original			Acquisitions						Depreciation for the fiscal year
Item	value at beginning of fiscal year	Total life estimated in years	Increases	through  business combination	Decreases	Transfers		Difference for conversion		Accumulated	Transfers		Decrease	Difference for conversion		For the fiscal year	At the end	Residual value at the end of the fiscal year
Cost
Real property	290,736,623	50	1,854,495		380,457	4,260,803				29,224,299	(244,540	)	65,389			6,375,157	35,289,527	261,181,937
Furniture and facilities	40,106,711	10	1,288,068		5,163	4,645,706		(562	)	19,758,774	14		1,679	(456	)	3,580,774	23,337,427	22,697,333
Machinery and equipment	57,044,080	5	6,536,319		17,433	3,276,434		(562	)	39,382,638	(4,781	)	16,703	(1,423	)	8,383,468	47,743,199	19,095,639
Vehicles	8,105,932	5	1,401,175		549,642	(28,674	)	24,100		6,646,687	(2,177	)	359,190	45		819,156	7,104,521	1,848,370
Other	5,414	3						(2,834	)	2,580				(3,297	)	1,738	1,021	1,559
Work in progress	9,621,931		8,438,425			(14,023,212	)											4,037,144
Right of use real property	22,900,818	5	2,700,690		299,565			(9,638	)	12,783,172			185,885	(790	)	4,346,326	16,942,823	8,349,482
Total property, plant and equipment	428,521,509		22,219,172		1,252,260	(1,868,943	)	10,504		107,798,150	(251,484	)	628,846	(5,921	)	23,506,619	130,418,518	317,211,464

114 Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson

EXHIBIT F

(continued)

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	Original							Depreciation for the fiscal year
Item	value at beginning of fiscal year	Useful  life estimated in years	Increases	Decreases	Transfers		Difference for conversion	Accumulated	Transfers	Decrease	For the fiscal year	At the end	Residual value at the end of the fiscal year
Cost
Leased properties	1,235,102	50			(1	)		186,723	3,543		23,135	213,401	1,021,700
Other investment properties	26,881,367	50	1,629,110	383,603	1,282,421		662	868,593	219,875	235,097	563,430	1,416,801	27,993,156
Total investment property	28,116,469		1,629,110	383,603	1,282,420		662	1,055,316	223,418	235,097	586,565	1,630,202	29,014,856

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	Original value at								Depreciation for the fiscal year
Item	beginning of fiscal year	Useful life  estimated in years	Increases	Decreases	Transfers (1)		Difference  for conversion		Accumulated	Transfers (1)		Decrease	For the fiscal year	At the end	Residual value at the end of the fiscal year
Cost
Leased properties	1,401,299	50	3,602		(169,799	)			50,624	119,697			16,402	186,723	1,048,379
Other investment properties	4,268,894	50	31,067,522	81,960	(8,373,076	)	(13	)	343,903	(17,750	)	7,155	549,595	868,593	26,012,774
Total investment property	5,670,193		31,071,124	81,960	(8,542,875	)	(13	)	394,527	101,947		7,155	565,997	1,055,316	27,061,153

(1) During the fiscal year 2022, under this item transfers were made to Non-current assets held for sale.

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EXHIBIT G

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	Original			Acquisitions through				Depreciation for the fiscal year
Item	value at beginning of fiscal year	Useful life estimated in years	Increases	business combination (1)	Decreases	Transfers		Accumulated (1)	Transfers		Decrease	For the fiscal year	At the end	Residual value at the end of the fiscal year
Cost
Licenses	34,758,597	5	4,225,829	5,184,932		(464	)	24,340,593	(1,045	)		6,232,486	30,572,034	13,596,860
Other intangible assets	121,033,580	5	25,192,749	49,220,828	753,032	(5,188	)	109,214,883	1,099		18,781	23,917,968	133,115,169	61,573,768
Total intangible assets	155,792,177		29,418,578	54,405,760	753,032	(5,652	)	133,555,476	54		18,781	30,150,454	163,687,203	75,170,628

(1)	Additionally, see Note 3.
(2)	Accumulated depreciation on the assets of Banco BMA SAU and Comercio Interior SAU are included.

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	Original			Acquisitions				Depreciation for the fiscal year
Item	value at beginning of fiscal year	Useful  life  estimated in years	Increases	through business combination	Decreases	Transfers		Accumulated	Transfers		Decrease	For the fiscal year	At the end	Residual value at the end of the fiscal year
Cost
Licenses	30,393,599	5	4,084,757			280,241		18,592,344	10,512			5,737,590	24,340,446	10,418,151
Other intangible assets	98,655,217	5	22,731,282		104,553	(248,366	)	59,476,025	(4,145	)	4,090	17,675,187	77,142,977	43,890,603
Total intangible assets	129,048,816		26,816,039		104,553	31,875		78,068,369	6,367		4,090	23,412,777	101,483,423	54,308,754

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EXHIBIT H

CONSOLIDATED DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	12/31/2023				12/31/2022
Number of customers	Outstanding balance		% of total portfolio		Outstanding balance		% of total portfolio
10 largest customers		405,132,092		12.02		478,468,954		11.86
50 next largest customers		326,937,774		9.70		410,803,828		10.18
100 next largest customers		137,323,146		4.07		191,707,176		4.75
Other customers		2,500,847,598		74.21		2,952,979,308		73.21
Total		3,370,240,610		100.00		4,033,959,266		100.00

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EXHIBIT I

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	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		3,096,512,411		186,285,623		139,588,945		65,882,129		1,310,175		14,738		3,489,594,021
From the non-financial government sector		182,614,696		6,107,881		5,078,026				1,697				193,802,300
From the financial sector		20,185,431												20,185,431
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents		2,893,712,284		180,177,742		134,510,919		65,882,129		1,308,478		14,738		3,275,606,290
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss		13,825,475												13,825,475
Derivative instruments		410,723		1,405,243		130,385		891,528						2,837,879
Repo transactions		23,664,841		8		2,378		7,029						23,674,256
Other financial institutions		23,664,841		8		2,378		7,029						23,674,256
Other financial liabilities		352,503,055		1,384,406		1,685,885		2,793,312		4,399,200		12,734,841		375,500,699
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions		9,258,476		3,697,429		2,484,611		2,110,822		2,207,776		62,037		19,821,151
Issued corporate bonds				85,286		14,168,145		41,843,822		5,579,897				61,677,150
Subordinated corporate bonds						10,716,441		10,716,441		21,432,883		344,071,493		386,937,258
Total		3,496,174,981		192,857,995		168,776,790		124,245,083		34,929,931		356,883,109		4,373,867,889

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

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EXHIBIT I

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	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		3,695,887,040		353,567,988		61,513,880		5,923,453		38,288		114,723		4,117,045,372
From the non-financial government sector		335,668,445		10,541,024		3,175,414		14,004						349,398,887
From the financial sector		5,148,961												5,148,961
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents		3,355,069,634		343,026,964		58,338,466		5,909,449		38,288		114,723		3,762,497,524
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss		1,638,088												1,638,088
Derivative instruments		5,339		2,043										7,382
Other financial liabilities		407,237,180		1,327,475		1,205,372		2,293,536		3,816,681		8,815,941		424,696,185
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions		910,500		1,611,404		5,035,125		140,037						7,697,066
Issued corporate bonds				31,060		30,048		62,120		8,560,157				8,683,385
Subordinated corporate bonds						7,316,628		7,316,628		14,633,254		249,547,294		278,813,804
Total		4,105,678,147		356,539,970		75,101,053		15,735,774		27,048,380		258,477,958		4,838,581,282

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

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EXHIBIT J

CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	Amounts at  beginning of				Decreases				Monetary effects  generated by
Item	fiscal year		Increases		Reversals		Charge off		provisions			12/31/2023
Provisions for eventual commitments		2,169,785		1,910,688				146,042		(1,827,212	)		2,107,219
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties		1,559								(1,059	)		500
Contingencies with the BCRA				1,200				1,200
Other		6,277,388		10,563,530		158,539		4,290,198		(5,756,400	)		6,635,781
Total provisions		8,448,732		12,475,418		158,539		4,437,440		(7,584,671	)		8,743,500

CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	Amounts at beginning of				Decreases			Monetary effects  generated by
Item	fiscal year		Increases		Reversals	Charge off		provisions			12/31/2022
Provisions for eventual commitments		2,069,137		1,494,794					(1,394,146	)		2,169,785
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties		3,026							(1,467	)		1,559
Other		7,885,641		8,183,307			5,559,389		(4,232,171	)		6,277,388
Total provisions		9,957,804		9,678,101			5,559,389		(5,627,784	)		8,448,732

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EXHIBIT L

CONSOLIDATED FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	12/31/2023										12/31/2022
	Total parent company and		Total per currency
Item	local branches		US dollar		Euro		Real		Other		Total
Assets
Cash and deposits in banks		1,120,369,209		1,099,343,794		17,612,492		196,007		3,216,916		655,929,629
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1)		1,737,382,765		1,737,382,765								554,106,640
Other financial assets		79,181,568		79,078,052		103,516						48,810,967
Loans and other financing		179,981,350		177,098,581		400,983				2,481,786		111,920,508
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents		179,981,350		177,098,581		400,983				2,481,786		111,920,508
Other debt securities		88,646,176		88,646,176								167,645,854
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		55,763,750		55,710,171		53,579						15,252,397
Equity Instruments at fair value through profit or loss		344,008		344,008								496,382
Total assets		3,261,668,826		3,237,603,547		18,170,570		196,007		5,698,702		1,554,162,377
Liabilities
Deposits		1,023,465,739		1,010,835,069		12,630,670						532,572,442
Non-financial government sector		34,333,538		34,333,538								19,192,347
Financial sector		7,106,029		7,106,029								4,357,526
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents		982,026,172		969,395,502		12,630,670						509,022,569
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss		13,817,710		13,817,710								1,638,088
Other financial liabilities		86,372,190		83,458,593		2,809,881				103,716		50,132,392
Financing from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions		15,373,617		12,497,214		394,617				2,481,786		7,466,423
Issued corporate bonds		53,851,071		53,851,071								8,456,451
Subordinated corporate bonds		328,227,793		328,227,793								224,617,825
Other non-financial liabilities		4,526,525		4,526,132		393						168,362
Total liabilities		1,525,634,645		1,507,213,582		15,835,561				2,585,502		825,051,983

(1) Mainly including Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency for 1,488,174,537 and Argentine government Treasury bonds tied to the US dollar for 190,164,590.

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EXHIBIT N

CONSOLIDATED CREDIT ASSISTANCE TO RELATED PARTIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	In normal		Troubled / Medium risk
Item	situation		Matured	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Loans and other financing
Overdrafts		1,450,605			1,450,605		1,080,806
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		1,450,605			1,450,605		1,080,806
Documents		11,540,353			11,540,353
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		1,284,488			1,284,488
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		10,255,865			10,255,865
Mortgage and pledge		428,297			428,297		1,601,146
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		409,840			409,840		697,204
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		18,457			18,457		903,942
Personal		18,457			18,457		9,654
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		18,457			18,457		9,654
Credit cards		860,586			860,586		778,961
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		860,586			860,586		778,961
Other		5,460,634			5,460,634		11,318,316
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		39,490			39,490
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		77,678			77,678		175,671
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		5,343,466			5,343,466		11,142,645
Total loans and other financial		19,758,932			19,758,932		14,788,883
Eventual commitments		8,912,066			8,912,066		27,419
Total		28,670,998			28,670,998		14,816,303
Allowances		177,340			177,340		174,257

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EXHIBIT P

CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

			Fair value through P/L	Fair value hierarchy
Item	Amortized cost	Fair value through OCI	Obligatory measurement	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
Financial assets
Cash and deposits in banks
Cash	397,357,431
Financial institutions	805,691,627
Other	56,037
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss			1,752,113,837	1,731,451,370	20,655,451	7,016
Derivative financial instruments			13,143,270	656	13,142,614
Repo transactions
BCRA	615,582,382
Other financial assets	174,990,394		26,390,995	26,327,594		63,401
Loans and other financing
To the non-financial government sector	4,716,730
Other financial institutions (1)	9,965,075
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
Overdrafts	287,899,182
Documents	338,338,841
Mortgage loans	165,128,338
Pledge loans	28,127,344
Personal loans	238,271,939
Credit cards	484,769,569
Financial leases	9,488,598
Other (1)	266,953,257
Other debt securities	140,103,948	291,689,362		288,936,082	2,753,280
Financial assets delivered as guarantee	107,663,396		25,228,862	25,228,862
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss			3,213,841	1,136,009		2,077,832
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS	4,075,104,088	291,689,362	1,820,090,805	2,073,080,573	36,551,345	2,148,249

(1) Includes totals provisions of sector.

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EXHIBIT P

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CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

				Fair value through P/L		Fair value hierarchy
Item	Amortized cost		Fair value through OCI	Obligatory measurement		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial liabilities
Deposits
From the non-financial government sector		187,100,670
From the financial sector		20,185,431
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
Checking accounts		509,621,461
Savings accounts		1,430,030,343
Time deposits and investment accounts		1,048,237,134
Other		175,065,571
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss					13,825,475		13,825,475
Derivative financial instruments					2,837,879		40,390		2,797,489
Repo transactions
Other financial entities		23,601,328
Other financial liabilities		374,491,943
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions		19,799,011
Issued corporate bonds		58,864,013
Subordinated corporate bonds		328,227,793
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES		4,175,224,698			16,663,354		13,865,865		2,797,489

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EXHIBIT P

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CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

					Fair value through P/L		Fair value hierarchy
Item	Amortized cost		Fair value through OCI		Obligatory measurement		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets
Cash and deposits in banks
Cash		85,987,793
Financial institutions		692,771,013
Other		37,738
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss						657,238,645		643,243,336		10,782,004		3,213,305
Derivative financial instruments						133,591		59,768		73,823
Repo transactions
BCRA		192,852,624
Other financial assets		166,404,589				14,039,085		13,885,203				153,882
Loans and other financing
To the non-financial government sector		6,872,565
Other financial institutions (1)		2,887,593
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
Overdrafts		153,368,437
Documents		254,649,736
Mortgage loans		192,779,725
Pledge loans		29,836,828
Personal loans		443,848,226
Credit cards		594,100,838
Financial leases		4,318,607
Other (1)		181,426,805
Other debt securities		1,867,181,666		429,468,486				429,468,486
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		95,353,885
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss						2,614,136		481,047				2,133,089
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS		4,964,678,668		429,468,486		674,025,457		1,087,137,840		10,855,827		5,500,276

(1) Includes totals provisions of sector. 

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EXHIBIT P

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CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

				Fair value through P/L		Fair value hierarchy
Item	Amortized cost		Fair value through OCI	Obligatory measurement		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial liabilities
Deposits
From the non-financial government sector		342,399,722
From the financial sector		5,148,961
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
Checking accounts		495,523,560
Savings accounts		1,307,102,600
Time deposits and Investment accounts		1,771,977,942
Other		111,806,481
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss					1,638,088		1,638,088
Derivative financial instruments					7,382				7,382
Other financial liabilities		420,684,684
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions		7,627,436
Issued corporate bonds		8,456,451
Subordinated corporate bonds		224,617,825
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES		4,695,345,662			1,645,470		1,638,088		7,382

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EXHIBIT Q

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	Net financial Income / (Loss)
	Mandatory measurement
Item	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Gain from government securities		865,879,163			57,126,332
Gain from private securities		69,409,820			61,459,868
Gain from derivative financial instruments
Forward transactions		18,037,949			2,344,673
Gain / (loss) from other financial assets		1,196,753			(82,163	)
Gain from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss		3,487,653			21,021,354
Gain from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (1)		20,049,124			7,127,911
For measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Loss from derivative financial instruments
Options		(7,812,798	)
Total		970,247,664			148,997,975

(1) Net amount of reclassifications to profit of instruments classified at fair value through other comprehensive income that were derecognized or charged during the fiscal year.

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EXHIBIT Q

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CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective interest rate of	Net financial Income / (Loss)
financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Interest income
for cash and bank deposits		6,847,489			1,246,004
for government securities		977,541,334			649,455,733
for private securities		1,385,091			601,017
for loans and other financing
Non-financial public sector		19,130,719			4,714,570
Financial sector		3,281,932			1,668,874
Non-financial private sector
Overdrafts		174,729,584			79,096,190
Documents		156,844,618			79,667,890
Mortgage loans		145,806,768			117,138,656
Pledge loans		9,907,765			9,268,468
Personal loans		244,302,502			278,318,665
Credit cards		199,061,254			126,764,513
Financial leases		3,444,764			1,073,358
Other		177,613,672			83,860,409
for repo transactions
Central Bank of Argentina		196,203,904			39,348,987
Other financial institutions		714,542			2,020,986
Total		2,316,815,938			1,474,244,320
Interest expense
for Deposits
Non-financial private sector
Checking accounts		(111,189,841	)		(48,198,997	)
Saving accounts		(18,119,619	)		(11,858,081	)
Time deposits and investments accounts		(1,453,034,330	)		(873,804,922	)
Other		(14	)
for financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions		(2,048,973	)		(1,575,216	)
for repo transactions
Other financial institutions		(13,873,646	)		(3,038,227	)
for other financial liabilities		(8,367,555	)		(2,650,408	)
for issued corporate bonds		(484,620	)		(920,031	)
for other subordinated corporate bonds		(14,180,562	)		(14,412,426	)
Total		(1,621,299,160	)		(956,458,308	)

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EXHIBIT Q

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CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective interest rate of financial assets measured at	Income for the fiscal year		Other comprehensive income		Income for the fiscal year		Other comprehensive income
fair value through other comprehensive income	12/31/2023		12/31/2023		12/31/2022		12/31/2022
for debt government securities		133,831,748		47,129,040		433,019,672		(9,583,974	)
Total		133,831,748		47,129,040		433,019,672		(9,583,974	)

	Income for the fiscal year
Item	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Commissions income
Commissions related to obligations		137,672,828			132,941,156
Commissions related to credits		1,509,153			1,369,319
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees		548,626			32,339
Commissions related to securities value		8,041,734			3,934,683
Commissions for credit cards		80,133,846			78,432,262
Commissions for insurances		12,210,984			13,160,484
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions		5,595,378			4,939,154
Total		245,712,549			234,809,397
Commissions expense
Commissions related to trading with debt securities		(407,669	)		(207,584	)
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions		(1,517,973	)		(777,815	)
Other
Commissions paid ATM exchange		(15,310,094	)		(15,491,782	)
Checkbooks commissions and clearing houses		(4,871,269	)		(4,314,843	)
Credit cards and foreign trade commissions		(2,836,877	)		(2,294,475	)
Total		(24,943,882	)		(23,086,499	)

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EXHIBIT R

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

			Movements between stages for the fiscal year
						ECL of remaining life of financial asset
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 a significant increase in credit risk		Monetary effect generated by allowances			12/31/2023
Other financial assets		283,507		656,482							(344,713	)		595,276
Loans and other financing		34,262,123		18,577,118			12,795,632		30,207,125		(42,194,218	)		53,647,780
Other financial institutions		25,352		33,386							(35,512	)		23,226
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
Overdrafts		1,640,707		2,160,162			4,120,970		2,510,746		(3,228,981	)		7,203,604
Documents		1,763,109		2,302,680			1,090,895		853,746		(2,746,954	)		3,263,476
Mortgage loans		3,717,946		(111,025	)		1,065,770		4,071,492		(3,852,269	)		4,891,914
Pledge loans		590,550		(24,000	)		244,870		26,398		(488,075	)		349,743
Personal loans		12,916,149		5,587,154			638,139		3,975,389		(13,101,292	)		10,015,539
Credit cards		8,612,866		5,956,347			1,788,914		5,430,496		(11,097,299	)		10,691,324
Financial leases		67,376		71,513			28,042		13,570		(73,627	)		106,874
Other		4,928,068		2,600,901			3,818,032		13,325,288		(7,570,209	)		17,102,080
Eventual commitments		2,169,785		1,880,210			98,456		537		(2,041,769	)		2,107,219
Other debt securities		2,477		16,611					173		(7,250	)		12,011
Total of allowances		36,717,892		21,130,421			12,894,088		30,207,835		(44,587,950	)		56,362,286

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 48)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

			Movements between stages for the fiscal year
						ECL of remaining life of financial asset
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 effect generated by allowances			12/31/2022
Other financial assets		160,431		259,708									(136,632	)		283,507
Loans and other financing		58,423,933		7,370,632			(7,651,760	)		4,157,239			(28,037,921	)		34,262,123
Other financial institutions		22,143		13,562									(10,353	)		25,352
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
Overdrafts		4,296,821		818,155			13,935			(1,729,954	)		(1,758,250	)		1,640,707
Documents		5,833,030		(96,620	)		(1,424,715	)		61,260			(2,609,846	)		1,763,109
Mortgage loans		12,120,976		882,616			(7,548,481	)		2,656,650			(4,393,815	)		3,717,946
Pledge loans		749,487		291,624			(54,431	)		(40,738	)		(355,392	)		590,550
Personal loans		15,047,133		3,092,751			1,645,506			1,705,091			(8,574,332	)		12,916,149
Credit cards		9,798,130		2,068,444			1,659,379			993,764			(5,906,851	)		8,612,866
Financial leases		88,680		41,093			112			(14,624	)		(47,885	)		67,376
Other		10,467,533		259,007			(1,943,065	)		525,790			(4,381,197	)		4,928,068
Eventual commitments		2,069,137		1,344,823			298,733						(1,542,908	)		2,169,785
Other debt securities		3,293		1,205									(2,021	)		2,477
Total of allowances		60,656,794		8,976,368			(7,353,027	)		4,157,239			(29,719,482	)		36,717,892

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SEPARATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Items	Notes	Exhibits	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
ASSETS
Cash and deposits in banks	12	P		942,229,357		747,416,786
Cash				355,671,066		85,984,379
Central Bank of Argentina				339,996,978		446,952,618
Other local and foreign entities				246,505,276		214,442,051
Other				56,037		37,738
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss	12	A and P		1,547,264,199		612,653,746
Derivative financial instruments	5 and 12	P		90,204		133,591
Repo transactions	6 and 12	P		527,509,938		192,852,624
Other financial assets	7, 9 and 12	P and R		91,710,491		134,717,762
Loans and other financing	8, 9 and 12	B, C, D, P and R		1,529,541,055		1,863,388,339
Non-financial public sector				4,716,586		6,872,565
Other financial entities				5,726,610		2,887,794
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents				1,519,097,859		1,853,627,980
Other debt securities	9 and 12	A, P and R		360,067,055		2,271,596,590
Financial assets delivered as guarantee	10, 12 and 35	P		98,709,432		93,721,310
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss	11 and 12	A and P		2,620,785		2,198,349
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements	13 and 14	E		307,568,976		55,434,463
Property, plant and equipment		F		319,870,468		316,984,283
Intangible assets		G		56,906,063		53,944,341
Other non-financial assets	15			43,064,936		35,792,899
Non-current assets held for sale				24,380,428		27,579,033
TOTAL ASSETS				5,851,533,387		6,408,414,116

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SEPARATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Items	Notes	Exhibits	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
LIABILITIES
Deposits	12 and 17	H, I and P		2,759,169,143		4,010,587,732
Non-financial public sector				186,468,970		342,399,722
Financial sector				7,422,510		5,148,961
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents				2,565,277,663		3,663,039,049
Derivative financial instruments	5 and 12	I and P		75,141		7,382
Repo transactions	12	I and P		23,601,328
Other financial liabilities	12 and 18	I and P		257,505,908		357,825,159
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions	12	I and P		7,568,788		7,625,971
Issued corporate bonds	12 and 40	I and P		56,760,979		9,353,873
Current income tax liabilities	25			186,345,934		27,889,252
Subordinated corporate bonds	12 and 40	I and P		329,132,909		225,067,963
Provisions	20	J and R		5,871,706		8,416,836
Deferred income tax liabilities	25			39,963,014		41,170,036
Other non-financial liabilities	21			141,374,587		124,785,046
TOTAL LIABILITIES				3,807,369,437		4,812,729,250
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Capital stock	33	K		639,413		639,413
Non-capital contributions				12,429,781		12,429,781
Capital adjustments				567,267,912		567,267,912
Earnings reserved				835,647,460		880,799,380
Unappropriated retained earnings				609,801		425,403
Accumulated other comprehensive income				40,265,479		97,741
Net income for the fiscal year				587,304,104		134,025,236
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY				2,044,163,950		1,595,684,866
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES				5,851,533,387		6,408,414,116

Notes 1 to 47 to the separate Financial Statements and exhibits A to L and N to R are an integral part of the separate Financial Statements.

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SEPARATE STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Items	Notes	Exhibits	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Interest income		Q		2,372,341,394			1,905,519,999
Interest expense		Q		(1,572,991,915	)		(953,987,683	)
Net interest income				799,349,479			951,532,316
Commissions income	26	Q		235,269,865			232,376,598
Commissions expense		Q		(18,147,867	)		(19,137,668	)
Net commissions income				217,121,998			213,238,930
Subtotal (Net interest income plus Net commissions income)				1,016,471,477			1,164,771,246
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss		Q		835,196,075			118,784,879
Profit from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost				342,331			528,229
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency	27			766,562,454			190,629,819
Other operating income	28			51,522,341			52,702,157
Credit loss expense on financial assets				(43,036,008	)		(20,384,021	)
Net operating income				2,627,058,670			1,507,032,309
Employee benefits	29			(258,732,669	)		(236,844,095	)
Administrative expenses	30			(150,136,988	)		(118,490,865	)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets		F and G		(49,918,993	)		(46,802,038	)
Other operating expenses	31			(300,139,516	)		(229,404,597	)
Operating income				1,868,130,504			875,490,714
Income from subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements	14			218,464,195			11,404,117
Loss on net monetary position				(1,244,022,707	)		(701,797,635	)
Income before tax on continuing operations				842,571,992			185,097,196
Income tax on continuing operations	25			(255,267,888	)		(51,071,960	)
Net income from continuing operations				587,304,104			134,025,236
Net income of the fiscal year				587,304,104			134,025,236

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SEPARATE EARNINGS PER SHARE

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Items	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders		587,304,104		134,025,236
Plus: Potential dilutive effect inherent to common shares
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders adjusted for dilution		587,304,104		134,025,236
Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the fiscal year		639,413		639,413
Plus: Weighted average of additional common shares with dilutive effects
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the fiscal year adjusted for dilution		639,413		639,413
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)		918.5051		209.6067

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SEPARATE STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Items	Notes	Exhibits		12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Net income for the fiscal year					587,304,104			134,025,236
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss
Foreign currency translation differences from Financial Statements conversion					9,758,855			(2,238,986	)
Foreign currency translation differences for the fiscal year					9,758,855			(2,238,986	)
Profit or loss from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))					29,706,968			(14,145,491	)
Profit or loss for the fiscal year from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)			Q		45,770,453			(8,657,573	)
Adjustment for reclassification for the fiscal year					(67,426	)		(13,104,724	)
Income tax	25.b)				(15,996,059	)		7,616,806
Interest in other comprehensive income / (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method					701,915			(926,401	)
Income / (loss) for the fiscal year from interest in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method					701,915			(926,401	)
Total other comprehensive income / (loss) that will be reclassified to profit or loss					40,167,738			(17,310,878	)
Total other comprehensive income / (loss)					40,167,738			(17,310,878	)
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year					627,471,842			116,714,358

Notes 1 to 47 to the separate Financial Statements and exhibits A to L and N to R are an integral part of the separate Financial Statements.

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SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

		Capital stock		Non-capital contributions				Other Comprehensive Income					Earnings Reserved
Changes	Notes	Outstanding shares		Additional paid-in capital		Capital adjustments		Accumulated foreign currency translation difference from Financial Statements conversion		Other			Legal		Other			Unappropriated retained earnings			Total Equity
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year			639,413		12,429,781		567,267,912		1,401,533		(1,303,792	)		315,909,259		564,890,121			134,450,639			1,595,684,866
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year
-    Net income for the fiscal year																			587,304,104			587,304,104
-    Other comprehensive income for the fiscal year									9,758,855		30,408,883											40,167,738
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2023
-    Legal reserve														26,805,049					(26,805,049	)
-    Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization (1)																(71,956,969	)		(105,127,845	)		(177,084,814	)
-    Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests																			(1,907,944	)		(1,907,944	)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year			639,413		12,429,781		567,267,912		11,160,388		29,105,091			342,714,308		492,933,152			587,913,905			2,044,163,950

(1) Seer Note 34 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

		Capital stock		Non-capital contributions				Other Comprehensive Income						Earnings Reserved
Changes	Notes	Outstanding shares		Additional paid-in capital		Capital adjustments		Accumulated foreign currency translation difference from Financial Statements conversion			Other			Legal		Other		Unappropriated retained earnings			Total Equity
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year			639,413		12,429,781		567,267,912		3,640,519			13,768,100			293,826,357		445,172,123		110,414,496			1,447,158,701
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year
-     Net income for the fiscal year																			134,025,236			134,025,236
-    Other comprehensive loss for the fiscal year									(2,238,986	)		(15,071,892	)									(17,310,878	)
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 29, 2022
-    Legal reserve															22,082,902				(22,082,902	)
-    Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization																	119,717,998		(86,063,759	)		33,654,239
-    Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests																			(1,842,432	)		(1,842,432	)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year			639,413		12,429,781		567,267,912		1,401,533			(1,303,792	)		315,909,259		564,890,121		134,450,639			1,595,684,866

Notes 1 to 47 to the separate Financial Statements and exhibits A to L and N to R are an integral part of the separate Financial Statements.

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SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Items	Notes	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Income for the fiscal year before income tax			842,571,992			185,097,196
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the fiscal year			1,244,022,707			701,797,635
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:
Amortization and depreciation			49,918,993			46,802,038
Credit loss expense on financial assets			43,036,008			20,384,021
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency			(482,247,696	)		(251,548,035	)
Other adjustments			141,183,968			431,089,911
Net increase / (decrease) from operating assets:
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss			(934,610,453	)		(441,034,019	)
Derivative financial instruments			43,387			(125,729	)
Repo transactions			(334,657,314	)		(2,344,774	)
Loans and other financing
Non-financial public sector			2,155,979			7,540,334
Other financial entities			(2,838,816	)		6,273,434
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents			291,494,113			244,084,924
Other debt securities			198,619,225			139,690,929
Financial assets delivered as guarantee			(4,988,122	)		13,623,276
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss			(422,436	)		10,688,659
Other assets			(37,145,763	)		12,277,085
Net increase / (decrease) from operating liabilities:
Deposits
Non-financial public sector			(155,930,752	)		261,496
Financial sector			2,273,549			(681,632	)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents			(1,097,761,386	)		462,018,027
Derivative financial instruments			67,759			(7,979	)
Repo transactions			23,601,328
Other liabilities			(88,868,140	)		2,720,405
Income tax payments			(19,437,941	)		(5,268,125	)
Total cash from operating activities (A)			(319,919,811	)		1,583,339,077

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SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Items	Notes	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments:
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets			(50,509,781	)		(75,161,699	)
Obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses			(21,956,493	)
Other payments related to investing activities			(622,770	)		(139,226	)
Total cash used in investing activities (B)			(73,089,044	)		(75,300,925	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments:
Dividends	43		(31,091	)		(59,462,558	)
Non-subordinated corporate bonds			(136,160	)		(14,771,903	)
Financing to local financial entities			(2,946,724	)
Subordinated corporate bonds			(12,399,470	)		(14,105,862	)
Other payments related to financing activities			(3,662,234	)		(3,192,990	)
Collections / Incomes:
Non-subordinated corporate bonds			26,121,718			9,185,164
Financing to local financial entities						6,085,052
Total cash used in financing activities (C)			6,946,039			(76,263,097	)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (D)			871,930,795			381,411,064
Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents (E)			(1,821,691,151	)		(1,359,814,945	)
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D+E)			(1,335,823,172	)		453,371,174
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year	32		2,278,052,529			1,824,681,355
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year	32		942,229,357			2,278,052,529

Notes 1 to 47 to the separate Financial Statements and exhibits A to L and N to R are an integral part of the separate Financial Statements.

138 Jorge Pablo Brito Chairperson

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

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 SAU, Macro Fiducia SAU, Macro Fondos SGFCISA, Argenpay SAU and Fintech SGR.

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 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 has mainly focused on the regional areas outside the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA, for its acronym in Spanish). 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. 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 October 1, 2021, the Bank acquired the control of Fintech SGR that, as explained in Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2022, already issued, this is a structured entity in which the Bank has control.

During 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020 the Bank in conjunction with other entities of the argentine financial system made irrevocable capital contributions in the company Play Digital SA for a total amount of 977,225 (not restated), reaching an equity interest of 9.4543%. See also Note 1 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

On May 18, 2023, Banco Macro SA acquired 100% of Comercio Interior SAU capital stock at USD 5,218,800 payable with the proceeds of this Company’s dividends. The main purpose of this company is grain brokerage. For further information see also Note 13.

Additionally, on November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA), authorized the acquisition by Banco Macro S.A. of 100% of the capital stock of Banco Itaú Argentina SA, Itaú Asset Management SA and Itaú Valores SA. For further information see also Note 1 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

On February 28, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of these separate Financial Statements. Even when the shareholders’ meeting has the power to amend these separate Financial Statements after issuance, in Management’s opinion it will not happen.

2. OPERATIONS OF THE BANK

Note 2 to the consolidated Financial Statements includes a detailed description of the agreements that relate the Bank with the Provincial and Municipal governments.

139

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

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

Applicable Accounting Standards

These separate Financial Statements of the Bank were prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA, for its acronym in Spanish), in its Communiqué “A” 6114 as supplemented. Except for 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).

The transitory exceptions and regulatory guidelines established by BCRA to the application of effective IFRS, that affect the preparation of these separate Financial Statements are as follows:

a) According to Communiqué “A” 6114, as supplemented, and in the convergence process through IFRS, the BCRA established that since fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, 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. As of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the Bank is in the process of quantifying the effect of the full application of the abovementioned standard.

b) In March 2022, the Bank’s holding in Prisma Medios de Pago SA (Prisma) was transferred. That company was measured according to the Memorandums received from the BCRA on March 12 and 22, 2021, which established specific guidelines related to the measurement at fair value of such holding. If, for the fair value measurement purpose previously mentioned, IFRS had been applied, the profit or loss for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, should have been modified. However, this situation did not generate differences in the shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2022.

c) Through Communiqué “A 7014 dated May 14, 2020, the BCRA established for financial institutions that received debt securities of the public sector in a swap transaction, they must be initially recognized at their carrying amount as of the date of the swap transaction, without assessing if they qualify or not for derecognition under IFRS 9 standards and as a consequence, do not eventually recognize the new instruments at the market value as provided by such IFRS (see also Notes 9 and 43 to the consolidated Financial Statements).

If IFRS 9 had applied, and according an estimation calculated by the Bank, the Statement of income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, would have recorded a decrease in “other operating income” for an amount of 4,314,937. On the other hand, an increase in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 7,852 and in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 4,067,606, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” of that period. These changes would not have resulted into modifications to the total shareholder equity as of that date nor the total comprehensive income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Applicable Accounting Policies

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Bank comply with the IFRS as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these separate Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS as adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 7899. Generally, the BCRA does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS, unless otherwise expressly stated.

Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023 presents further detailed descriptions 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 separate Financial Statements, except for the goodwill generated by the business combination, as mentioned in Note 13, which according to BCRA Communiqué “A” 6618, in the separate Financial Statements, is included in the net investment of the subsidiary.

140

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Going concern

The Bank’s Management has made an assessment of its ability to continue as a going concern and is satisfied that it has the resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, management is not aware of any material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt on the Bank’s ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, these separate Financial Statements continue to be prepared on the going concern basis.

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 “Investments in associates and joint ventures”. When using this method, investments are initially recognized at cost, and such amount increases or decreases to recognize investor’s interest in profit and loss of the entity after the date of acquisition or creation.

Shares in profit and loss of subsidiaries and associates are recognized under “Income / (loss) from subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures” in the separate statement of income. Ownership interest in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries is accounted for under “Income / (loss) of the period from interest in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method”, in the separate statement of other comprehensive income.

Transcription into books

As of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the analytical detail is in the process of being transcribed into the Bank’s inventory book (“Libro Inventario”), the general ledger and the separate Financial Statements into the Bank’s balance book (“Libro Balances”) of Banco Macro SA.

New standards adopted

New standards adopted are described in Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

New pronouncements

New pronouncements are described in Note 3 to the consolidated 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 the statement of financial position and, therefore, they are an integral part of the total risk of the Bank.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Bank maintains the following maximum exposures to credit risk related to this type of transactions:

Composition	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts		1,191,618,878			2,083,040,564
Guarantees granted (1)		68,941,289			16,171,892
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)		7,847,847			1,909,845
Subtotal		1,268,408,014			2,101,122,301
Less: Allowance for ECL		(1,368,996	)		(2,137,889	)
Total		1,267,039,018			2,098,984,412

(1) Includes transactions not covered by BCRA debtor classification standard. The Guarantees granted include an amount of 653,797 and 114,944, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Overdraft and unused agreed commitments include an amount of 11,700 and 1,412,257, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

141

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Risks related to the abovementioned contingent transactions have been assessed and are controlled within the framework of the Bank’s credit risk policy, as described in Note 45 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

5. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Bank performs derivative transactions for trading purposes through Futures and Forwards. These are contractual agreements to buy or sell a specific financial instrument at a given price and a fixed date in the future. Future contracts, in turn, correspond to transactions for standardized amounts, executed in a regulated market and subject to daily cash margin requirements. Forward contracts are customized contracts traded on an over-the-counter market. The main differences in risks associated with these types of contracts are the credit risk and the liquidity risk. In forward contracts there is counterparty risk since the Bank has credit exposure to counterparties of the agreements. The credit risk related to futures contracts is deemed very low because daily cash margin requirements help guarantee these contracts are always fulfilled. In addition, forward contracts are generally settled in gross terms and, therefore, they are deemed to have a higher settlement risk than future contracts that, unless they are chosen to be performed by delivery, are settled on a net basis. Both types of contracts expose the Bank to market risk.

At the beginning, derivatives often imply only a mutual exchange of promises with little or no investment. Nevertheless, these instruments frequently imply high levels of leverage and are quite volatile. A relatively small movement in the value of the underlying asset could have a significant impact in profit or loss. Furthermore, over-the-counter derivatives may expose the Bank to risks related to the absence of an exchange market in which to close an open position. The Bank’s exposure for derivative contracts is monitored on a regular basis as part of its general risk management framework. Information on the Bank’s credit risk management objectives and policies is included in Note 45 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

Notional values indicate the amount of the underlying pending transactions at year end and are not indicative of either the market risk or the credit risk. The fair value of the derivative financial instruments recognized as assets or liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position is presented as follows. Changes in fair values were accounted for in profit or loss, the breakdown of which is disclosed in exhibit Q “Breakdown of statement of income”.

		12/31/2023				12/31/2022
Derivative financial assets	Underlying notional value	Notional value (in thousand)		Fair value		Notional value (in thousand)		Fair value
Transactions of foreign currency contract without delivery of underlying asset	US dollars		1,004		90,204		62,971		133,591
Total derivatives held for trading			1,004		90,204		62,971		133,591

		12/31/2023				12/31/2022
Derivative financial liabilities	Underlying notional value	Notional value (in thousand)		Fair value		Notional value (in thousand)		Fair value
Transactions of foreign currency contract without delivery of underlying asset	US dollars		27,439		75,141		985		7,382
Total derivatives held for trading			27,439		75,141		985		7,382

142

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Derivatives held for trading are generally related to products offered by the Bank to its customers. The Bank shall also take positions expecting to benefit from favorable changes in prices, rates or indexes, i.e. take advantage of the high level of leverage of these contracts to obtain yields, assuming at the same time high market risk. Additionally, they may be held for arbitrage, i.e. to obtain a benefit free of risk for the combination of a derivative product and a portfolio of financial assets, trying to benefit from anomalous situations in the prices of assets in the markets.

6. REPO TRANSACTIONS AND SECURITIES - GUARANTEED

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Bank has agreed-upon repurchase, reverse repurchase and securities - guaranteed transactions of government and private securities, in absolute value, for 551,111,266 and 192,852,624, respectively. Maturity of the agreed-upon transactions as of December 2023 occurred during the month of January 2024. Furthermore, the securities received guarantee repurchase transactions as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, total 581,749,396 and 212,163,266, respectively, and were recognized as an off balance sheet transaction, while the amounts delivered that guarantee reverse repurchase and securities - guaranteed transactions as of December 31, 2023 amount to 30,447,899 and are recorded in the heading “Financial assets delivered in guarantee” of the financial statements.

Profit generated by the Bank as a result of its repurchase transactions arranged during the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2023 and 2022, total 180,153,079 and 41,369,973, respectively, and were accounted for in “Interest income” in the consolidated statement of income. In addition, losses generated by the Bank as a result of its reverse repurchase and securities - guaranteed transactions arranged during the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2023 and 2022 total 13,664,897 and 3,038,227, respectively, and were recognized as “Interest expense” in the consolidated Statement of income.

7. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

The composition of the other financial assets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Sundry debtors (see Note 11)		90,235,215			83,138,575
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement		1,314,460			49,832,163
Private securities		63,401			153,882
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement					685,056
Other		530,409			1,191,593
Subtotal		92,143,485			135,001,269
Less: Allowances for ECL		(432,994	)		(283,507	)
Total		91,710,491			134,717,762

Disclosures related to allowance for ECL are detailed in Note 9 “Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss”.

143

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

8. LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

The composition of loans and other financing as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Non-financial public sector (1)		4,716,586			6,872,565
Other financial entities		5,726,610			2,887,794
Other financial entities		5,748,895			2,913,146
Less: allowance for ECL		(22,285	)		(25,352	)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents		1,519,097,859			1,853,627,980
Overdrafts		171,932,978			153,316,483
Documents		317,783,083			252,554,317
Mortgage loans		158,039,257			192,779,725
Pledge loans		28,127,344			29,836,828
Personal loans		226,432,766			443,848,226
Credit cards		445,680,843			594,100,838
Financial leases		1,425,686			4,318,607
Other		205,702,293			217,070,915
Less: allowance for ECL		(36,026,391	)		(34,197,959	)
Total		1,529,541,055			1,863,388,339

(1) As explained in Note 3, ECL is not calculated to public sector exposures.

9. 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.

Exhibit P discloses financial assets measured at fair value 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”. Additionally, Note 12 explains the information related to the valuation process.

Moreover, 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 other comprehensive income, 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.

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

 144

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

9.1 Loans and other financing measured at amortized cost

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

Composition	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Loans and other financing		1,565,589,731			1,897,611,650
Individual assessment		390,657,827			331,888,139
Collective assessment		1,174,931,904			1,565,723,511
Less: Allowance for ECL (1)		(36,048,676	)		(34,223,311	)
Total		1,529,541,055			1,863,388,339

(1) As explained in Note 3, ECL is not calculated to public sector exposures.

As explained in Note 45.1.3 to the consolidated Financial Statements “Additional prospective forecasts based on expert judgment”, section “Adjustment for expectations of increased risk due to the change in economic policy” as of December 31, 2023, the Entity resolved to carry out an adjustment with a prospective vision as a consequence of estimating an incremental effect in the forecasts determined by ECL for the purposes of covering a scenario of uncertainty regarding the impacts that could originate from the change in the economic policy regime, the implementation of a program to adjust imbalances macroeconomics and an inflation stabilization plan. As of December 31, 2023, said adjustment was estimated at 10,978,134, and as of December 31, 2022, it was 4,714,712, as explained in the section "Adjustment for uncertainty about conditions of accessing loans to MIPYMES" of the aforementioned note.

The following table shows the credit quality and the carrying amount of credit risk, based on the Bank’s credit risk rating system, the probability of default (PD) and the year-end stage classification, taking into account what was mentioned in the previous paragraph. The amounts are presented gross of the impairment allowances.

		12/31/2023
Internal rating grade	Range PD	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Performing			1,471,060,374		47,728,505				1,518,788,879		97.01
High grade	0.00% - 3.50%		1,369,907,764		17,317,865				1,387,225,629		88.61
Standard grade	3.51% - 7.00%		67,041,413		10,754,234				77,795,647		4.97
Sub-standard grade	7.01% - 33.00%		34,111,197		19,656,406				53,767,603		3.43
Past due but not impaired (1)	33.01% - 99.99%		9,557,533		20,388,785				29,946,318		1.91
Impaired	100%						16,854,534		16,854,534		1.08
Total			1,480,617,907		68,117,290		16,854,534		1,565,589,731		100
%			94.57		4.35		1.08		100

		12/31/2022
Internal rating grade	Range PD	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Performing			1,807,462,691		39,193,802				1,846,656,493		97.31
High grade	0.00% - 3.50%		1,674,576,432		7,681,012				1,682,257,444		88.65
Standard grade	3.51% - 7.00%		81,194,701		9,486,644				90,681,345		4.78
Sub-standard grade	7.01% - 33.00%		51,691,558		22,026,146				73,717,704		3.88
Past due but not impaired (1)	33.01% - 99.99%		11,793,490		23,553,411				35,346,901		1.86
Impaired	100%						15,608,256		15,608,256		0.82
	Total		1,819,256,181		62,747,213		15,608,256		1,897,611,650		100
	%		95.87		3.31		0.82		100

(1) It also includes transactions which are more than 5 days past due independently of the PD range assigned.

 145

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

9.1.1 Loans on an individual assessment

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of commercial loans 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 45 section “Credit risk” to the consolidated Financial Statements.

		12/31/2023
Internal rating grade	Range PD	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Performing			378,455,849		7,093,640				385,549,489		98.69
High grade	0.00% - 3.50%		342,449,267		4,270,641				346,719,908		88.75
Standard grade	3.51% - 7.00%		20,525,339						20,525,339		5.25
Sub-standard grade	7.01% - 33.00%		15,481,243		2,822,999				18,304,242		4.69
Past due but not impaired	33.01% - 99.99%
Impaired	100%						5,108,338		5,108,338		1.31
	Total		378,455,849		7,093,640		5,108,338		390,657,827		100
	%		96.87		1.82		1.31		100

		12/31/2022
Internal rating grade	Range PD	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Performing			319,602,345		8,003,761				327,606,106		98.71
High grade	0.00% - 3.50%		298,179,364		3,864,391				302,043,755		91.00
Standard grade	3.51% - 7.00%		11,345,135		1,951,825				13,296,960		4.01
Sub-standard grade	7.01% - 33.00%		10,077,846		2,187,545				12,265,391		3.70
Past due but not impaired	33.01% - 99.99%
Impaired	100%						4,282,033		4,282,033		1.29
	Total		319,602,345		8,003,761		4,282,033		331,888,139		100
	%		96.30		2.41		1.29		100

9.1.2 Loans on a collective assessment

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance 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 45 section “Credit risk”.

 146

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

		12/31/2023
Internal rating grade	Range PD	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Performing			1,092,604,525		40,634,865				1,133,239,390		96.45
High grade	0.00% - 3,50%		1,027,458,497		13,047,224				1,040,505,721		88.56
Standard grade	3.51% - 7,00%		46,516,074		10,754,234				57,270,308		4.87
Sub-standard grade	7.01% - 33,00%		18,629,954		16,833,407				35,463,361		3.02
Past due but not impaired (1)	33.01% - 99,99%		9,557,533		20,388,785				29,946,318		2.55
Impaired	100%						11,746,196		11,746,196		1.00
	Total		1,102,162,058		61,023,650		11,746,196		1,174,931,904		100
	%		93.81		5.19		1.00		100

		12/31/2022
Internal rating grade	Range PD	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Performing			1,487,860,346		31,190,041				1,519,050,387		97.02
High grade	0.00% - 3.50%		1,376,397,068		3,816,621				1,380,213,689		88.16
Standard grade	3.51% - 7.00%		69,849,566		7,534,819				77,384,385		4.94
Sub-standard grade	7.01% - 33.00%		41,613,712		19,838,601				61,452,313		3.92
Past due but not impaired (1)	33.01% - 99.99%		11,793,490		23,553,411				35,346,901		2.26
Impaired	100%						11,326,223		11,326,223		0.72
	Total		1,499,653,836		54,743,452		11,326,223		1,565,723,511		100
	%		95.78		3.50		0.72		100

(1) It also includes transactions which are more than 5 days past due independently of the PD range assigned.

9.2 Other debt securities at amortized cost

The criterion used to calculate ECL of Financial Trusts and Corporate Bonds is based on the rating granted by risk rating agencies to each debt security type making up the financial trusts or each corporate bond series, respectively. This means that the factor to be used will vary depending on the debt securities holdings (A or B). The EAD is assumed to be equal to the outstanding balance.

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

	12/31/2023
Composition	Stage 1		Stage 2	Stage 3	Total		%
Corporate bonds		9,505,351				9,505,351		93.46
Financial trust		665,139				665,139		6.54
Total		10,170,490				10,170,490		100
%		100				100

 147

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	12/31/2022
Composition	Stage 1		Stage 2	Stage 3	Total		%
Corporate bonds		3,235,550				3,235,550		77.11
Financial trust		960,269				960,269		22.89
Total		4,195,819				4,195,819		100
%		100				100

The related ECL for Corporate Bonds as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 8,367 and 1,726, respectively. The ECL related to financial trusts as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 139 and 751, respectively.

9.3 Government securities at amortized cost or fair value through OCI

This group includes local government securities, provincial or BCRA 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 breakdown of these investments and their characteristics is disclosed in Exhibit A.

9.4 Other financial assets

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

	12/31/2023
Composition	Stage 1		Stage 2	Stage 3	Total		%
Other financial assets		92,080,084				92,080,084		100
Total		92,080,084				92,080,084		100
%		100				100

	12/31/2022
Composition	Stage 1		Stage 2	Stage 3	Total		%
Other financial assets		134,847,387				134,847,387		100
Total		134,847,387				134,847,387		100
%		100				100

The ECL related to these types of instruments amounted to 432,994 and 283,507 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, including the ECL related to the payments to be collected for the transaction mentioned in Note 11.

Exhibit R “Value correction for losses – Allowances for bad debt risk” also shows the evolution of the forecasts for expected credit losses at the sector and product level.

 148

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

9.5 Loans commitment

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

	12/31/2023
Composition	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts		1,183,360,961		8,2558,482		2,435		1,265,921,878		94.31
Guarantees granted		68,587,492						68,587,492		5.11
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments		7,836,147						7,836,147		0.58
Total		1,259,784,600		82,558,482		2,435		1,342,345,517		100
%		93.85		6.15				100

	12/31/2022
Composition	Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3		Total		%
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts		2,049,412,777		33,623,110		4,677		2,083,040,564		99.21
Guarantees granted		16,056,948						16,056,948		0.76
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments		497,588						497,588		0.02
Total		2,065,967,313		33,623,110		4,677		2,099,595,100		100
%		98.40		1.60				100

The related ECL for undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 984,918 and 2,028,033, respectively. The ECL related to guarantees granted as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 341,237 and 109,632, respectively. The ECL related to overdraft and unused agreed commitments as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 42,841 and 224, respectively.

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

10. FINANCIAL ASSETS DELIVERED AS GUARANTEE

The composition of financial assets delivered as guarantee as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

	Carrying amount
Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
For transactions with the BCRA		57,193,494		77,305,535
For repo transactions and securities - guaranteed		30,447,899
For guarantee deposits		11,068,039		16,415,775
Total		98,709,432		93,721,310

The Bank’s Management considers there shall be no losses due to the restrictions on the above listed financial assets.

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

The composition of equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, is detailed in Exhibit A. For the Bank’s investment in Prisma Medios de Pago SA, see also Note 11 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 149

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

12. FAIR VALUE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

Note 12 to the consolidated 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 separate 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 respect 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 that 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.

Exhibit P “Categories of Financial Assets and Liabilities” presents the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement.

Below is the reconciliation between the amounts at the beginning and the end of the fiscal year for the financial assets recognized at fair value, categorized as level 3:

	As of December 31, 2023
Reconciliation	Debt instruments			Other financial assets			Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss
Amount at the beginning		3,213,305			153,882			2,133,089
Transfers to level 3
Transfers from level 3 (1)								(140,628	)
Profit and loss		2,331,940			37,262			2,250,161
Recognition and derecognition		(3,455,281	)
Monetary effects		(2,082,948	)		(127,743	)		(2,185,511	)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year		7,016			63,401			2,057,111

 150

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	As of December 31, 2022
Reconciliation	Debt instruments			Other financial assets			Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss
Amount at the beginning		6,774,234			188,174			12,811,441
Transfers to level 3
Transfers from level 3
Profit and loss		2,277,140			15,770			11,198
Recognition and derecognition		(2,497,377	)		65,586			(7,810,219	)
Monetary effects		(3,340,692	)		(115,648	)		(2,879,331	)
Amount at the end of the fiscal year		3,213,305			153,882			2,133,089

(1) Transfer of equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss from level 3 to level 1 that were measured using quoted prices observable in active markets as of December 31, 2023.

Note 12 to the consolidated Financial Statements, details the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of assets 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 or fiscal year, as applicable.

Except for the foregoing, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Bank has not recognized any transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

Financial assets and liabilities not measured 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 December 31, 2023 and 2022:

	12/31/2023
Composition	Carrying amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Financial assets
Cash and deposits in banks		942,229,357		942,229,357						942,229,357
Repo transactions		527,509,938		527,509,938						527,509,938
Other financial assets		91,647,090		91,647,090						91,647,090
Loans and other financing		1,529,541,055						1,334,964,291		1,334,964,291
Other debt securities		139,292,446		42,321,775		55,565,564		48,710,590		146,597,929
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		73,480,570		73,480,570						73,480,570
Total		3,303,700,456		1,677,188,730		55,565,564		1,383,674,881		3,116,429,175

 151

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	12/31/2023
Composition	Carrying amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Financial liabilities
Deposits		2,759,169,143		1,656,964,363				1,103,768,433		2,760,732,796
Repo transactions		23,601,328		23,601,328						23,601,328
Other financial liabilities		257,505,908		246,510,635		10,497,796				257,008,431
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions		7,568,788		7,348,042		220,746				7,568,788
Issued corporate bonds		56,760,979				57,573,189				57,573,189
Subordinated corporate bonds		329,132,909				278,642,152				278,642,152
Total		3,433,739,055		1,934,424,368		346,933,883		1,103,768,433		3,385,126,684

	12/31/2022
Composition	Carrying amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair value
Financial assets
Cash and deposits in banks		747,416,786		747,416,787						747,416,787
Repo transactions		192,852,624		192,852,625						192,852,625
Other financial assets		134,563,880		134,563,882						134,563,882
Loans and other financing		1,863,388,339						1,625,360,056		1,625,360,056
Other debt securities		1,867,181,666		1,593,543,746		257,439,650		299,898		1,851,283,294
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		93,721,310		93,721,310						93,721,310
Total		4,899,124,605		2,762,098,350		257,439,650		1,625,659,954		4,645,197,954
Financial liabilities
Deposits		4,010,587,732		1,999,832,534				2,007,462,557		4,007,295,091
Other financial liabilities		357,825,159		344,435,025		13,614,443				358,049,468
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions		7,625,971		7,418,200		160,350				7,578,550
Issued corporate bonds		9,353,873				9,135,062				9,135,062
Subordinated corporate bonds		225,067,963				183,688,650				183,688,650
Total		4,610,460,698		2,351,685,759		206,598,505		2,007,462,557		4,565,746,821

13. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

13.1 Comercio Interior SAU

On May 18, 2023, the Entity acquired 100% of the capital stock and votes of Comercio Interior SAU from Inversora Juramento SA. Detailed information on this transaction is included in Note 13.1 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

13.2 Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA)

On August 23, 2023, Banco Macro SA entered into a stock purchase agreement with Itaú Unibanco Holding SA, through its affiliates Itaú Unibanco SA, Banco Itaú BBA SA and Itaú Consultoria de Valores Mobiliários e Participações SA (collectively “Itaú”), pursuant to which, subject to certain conditions (substantially the approval of the transaction by the BCRA), the Entity would acquire from Itaú the shares representing 100% of the capital stock and votes of Banco Itaú Argentina SA, Itaú Asset Management SA and Itaú Valores SA.

 152

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

On November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors of the BCRA authorized the abovementioned purchase. Detailed information on this transaction is included in Note 13.2 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

14. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

The Bank’s interests in associates and joint ventures are disclosed in Note 14 to the consolidated Financial Statements. For further information on the Bank’s interest in associates and joint ventures, see also Exhibit E “Detailed information on interest on other companies”.

15. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

The composition of other non-financial assets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Investment property (see Exhibit F)		26,814,069		24,777,719
Tax advances		11,178,058		3,708,611
Advanced prepayments		4,996,351		7,180,003
Other		76,458		126,566
Total		43,064,936		35,792,899

16. 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.

 153

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, amounts balances and profit or loss related to transactions generated with related parties are as follows:

	As of December 31, 2023
	Main subsidiaries															Key
	Macro Bank Limited		Macro Securities SAU (1)			Argenpay SAU		Fintech SGR			Comercio Interior SAU		Associates			management personnel (2)			Other related parties			Total
Assets
Cash and deposits in banks		6,478																					6,478
Other financial assets									8,326,118														8,326,118
Loans and other financing (3)
Documents																				1,284,488			1,284,488
Overdraft																	252,215			2,662,096			2,914,311
Credit cards																	487,734			128,849			616,583
Lease												30,976								51,602			82,578
Personal loans																	4,610						4,610
Mortgage loans																	1,261,934						1,261,934
Other loans (4)																	347,122			4,756,822			5,103,944
Guarantee granted																				26,357,386			26,357,386
Total assets		6,478							8,326,118			30,976					2,353,615			35,241,243			45,958,430
Liabilities
Deposits				15,785,008			258,554		24,681			11,170		304,321			5,010,483			14,934,459			36,328,676
Other financial liabilities																	2,764			53,440			56,204
Issued corporate bonds				2,884,982																			2,884,982
Subordinated corporate bonds									781,691			123,425											905,116
Other non-financial liabilities																				4,991,527			4,991,527
Total liabilities				18,669,990			258,554		806,372			134,595		304,321			5,013,247			19,979,426			45,166,505
Income / (loss)
Interest income				237,527								14,328					1,881,662			5,355,162			7,488,679
Interest expense														(91,654	)		(197,815	)		(111,292	)		(400,761	)
Commissions income				77,309					57,264					1,190			470			66,096			202,329
Commissions expense									(46,020	)							(105	)		(81	)		(46,206	)
Other operating income				215,291			32		9,361,556			3,090		389						60,625			9,640,983
Administrative expense																				(2,479,398	)		(2,479,398	)
Other operating expense				(10	)															(537,471	)		(537,481	)
Total income / (loss)				530,117			32		9,372,800			17,418		(90,075	)		1,684,212			2,353,641			13,868,145

(1) It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

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

(3) The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2023 for Macro Securities SAU, Comercio Interior SAU, Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 21,637,333, 68,502, 3,449,579 and 51,506,979, respectively.

(4) It is related to Loans and other financing not disclosed in other items, mainly Other loans, Financing of foreign exchange transactions and Loans with government securities.

154

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	As of December 31, 2022
	Main subsidiaries
	Macro Bank Limited		Macro Securities SAU (1)			Argenpay SAU		Fintech SGR			Associates			Key management personnel (2)			Other related parties			Total
Assets
Cash and deposits in banks		4,419																			4,419
Other financial assets									9,395,278												9,395,278
Loans and other financing (3)
Overdraft															175,170			1,310,799			1,485,969
Credit cards															508,258			155,143			663,401
Lease																		207,665			207,665
Personal loans															3,619						3,619
Mortgage loans															1,689,642						1,689,642
Other loans (4)				6,581,205											472,869			4,360,084			11,414,158
Guarantee granted																		4,795,743			4,795,743
Total assets		4,419		6,581,205					9,395,278						2,849,558			10,829,434			29,659,894
Liabilities
Deposits				9,347,392			181,046		361			263,793			3,121,292			3,725,332			16,639,216
Other financial liabilities															1,598			36,348			37,946
Issued corporate bonds				897,421																	897,421
Subordinated corporate bonds									450,137												450,137
Other non-financial liabilities																		62,954			62,954
Total liabilities				10,244,813			181,046		450,498			263,793			3,122,890			3,824,634			18,087,674
Income / (loss)
Interest income				13,462											897,829			6,005,254			6,916,545
Interest expense												(71,530	)		(321,952	)		(214,968	)		(608,450	)
Commissions income				77,843					2,466			1,074			184			146,495			228,062
Commissions expense									(33,156	)					(59	)		(1,283	)		(34,498	)
Other operating income		16					125		4,063,048									162			4,063,351
Credit loss expense on financial assets				(1,165	)																(1,165	)
Administrative expense																		(1,824,036	)		(1,824,036	)
Other operating expense				(45,188	)													(220,567	)		(265,755	)
Total income / (loss)		16		44,952			125		4,032,358			(70,456	)		576,002			3,891,057			8,474,054

(1) It includes the balance amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

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

(3) The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2022 for Macro Securities SAU, Fintech SGR, Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 14,101,862, 7,895,654, 3,948,197 and 52,441,567, respectively.

(4) It is related to Loans and other financing not disclosed in other items, mainly Other loans, Financing of foreign exchange transactions and Loans with government securities.

Transactions generated by the Bank with its related parties for arranged transactions 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 December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 2,768,438 and 2,831,946, respectively.

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to 6,371,566 and 5,166,210, respectively.

155

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

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

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Board of Directors		12		12
Senior managers of the key management personnel		11		11
Total		23		23

17. DEPOSITS

The composition of deposits as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Non-financial public sector		186,468,970		342,399,722
Financial sector		7,422,510		5,148,961
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents		2,565,277,663		3,663,039,049
Checking accounts		321,827,999		466,083,655
Saving accounts		1,200,856,717		1,315,101,747
Time deposits		931,490,068		1,770,047,166
Investment accounts		67,459,062		63,790,115
Other		43,643,817		48,016,366
Total		2,759,169,143		4,010,587,732

18. OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

The composition of other financial liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants		195,343,064		228,920,357
Payment orders pending to foreign exchange settlement		26,908,147		16,072,988
Collections and other transactions on account and behalf of others		10,012,526		8,737,573
Finance leases liabilities		8,254,632		6,088,885
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending settlement		1,326,551		49,982,243
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement				30,457,203
Other		15,660,988		17,565,910
Total		257,505,908		357,825,159

19. LEASES

19.1 The Bank as a lessee

As explained in Note 19.1 to the consolidated Financial Statements, the Bank has lease arrangements mainly for real properties recognized in the item “Property, plant and equipment”.

156

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Set out below are the carrying amounts of lease liabilities and the movements during the fiscal year:

Movements	2023			2022
At the beginning of the fiscal year		6,088,885			8,547,488
Additions		5,027,565			1,945,737
Accretion of interest		837,120			1,200,066
Difference in foreign currency		6,565,118			2,211,464
Payments		(3,623,208	)		(3,149,317	)
Monetary effects		(6,640,848	)		(4,666,553	)
At the end of the fiscal year (see Note 18)		8,254,632			6,088,885

The short term leases were recognized as expense for an amount of 39,023 and 43,671 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The table below shows the maturity of the lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Lease liabilities	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		Total up to 12 months		Over 12 months and up to 24 months		Over 24 months		Total over 12 months
Balances as of 12/31/2023		418,280		533,553		705,265		1,240,605		2,897,703		1,700,402		3,656,527		5,356,929
Balances as of 12/31/2022		312,376		511,904		704,784		1,165,505		2,694,569		1,430,105		1,964,211		3,394,316

19.2 The Bank as a lessor

The Bank, as lessor, entered into financial lease contracts, under the usual characteristics of this kind of transactions, without there being any issues that may differentiate them in any aspect from those performed in the Argentine financial market in general. The lease contracts in force do not represent significant balances with respect to the total financing granted by the Bank.

The following table shows the reconciliation between the total gross investment of financial leases and the current value of the minimum payment receivables for such leases:

	12/31/2023				12/31/2022
	Current value of minimum payments		Total gross investment		Current value of minimum payments		Total gross investment
Up to 1 year		459,463		927,859		3,254,319		2,161,580
From 1 to 5 years		966,224		1,546,061		3,587,139		2,157,027
Total		1,425,687		2,473,920		6,841,458		4,318,607

Income for non-accrued interests amounted to 1,048,233 and 2,522,851, for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

20. 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 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

157

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

	12/31/2023
Composition	Within 12 months		Over 12 months		12/31/2023		12/31/2022
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties				500		500		1,559
Letters of credits, guarantees and other commitments (1)		1,368,996				1,368,996		2,137,889
Commercial claims in progress (2)		1,389,344		808,169		2,197,513		1,540,252
Labor lawsuits		330,768		191,490		522,258		829,484
Pension funds - reimbursement		672,027		547,309		1,219,336		1,614,617
Other		1,623		561,480		563,103		2,293,035
Total		3,762,758		2,108,948		5,871,706		8,416,836

(1) These amounts correspond to the ECL calculated for contingent transactions, which are mentioned in Note 4.

(2) See also Note 42.2.

21. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

The composition of other non-financial liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables		39,663,710		33,194,290
Withholdings		36,652,526		49,062,021
Taxes payables		30,775,052		24,013,937
Miscellaneous payables		16,073,589		8,690,787
Directors’ and syndics’ fees payable		16,001,000		1,744,286
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement		1,447,147		3,503,012
Dividends payable		80,141
Other		681,422		4,576,713
Total		141,374,587		124,785,046

22. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAYABLE

The table below presents the amounts of employee benefits payable as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Short-term employee benefits	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables		8,059,101		18,736,360
Vacation accrual		31,604,609		14,457,930
Total short-term employee benefits		39,663,710		33,194,290

The Bank has not long-term employee benefits or post-employment benefits as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

158

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

23. 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 December 31, 2023 and 2022:

12/31/2023	Without due date		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		Total up to 12 months		Over 12 months and up to 24 months		Over 24 months		Total over 12 months
Assets
Cash and deposits in banks		942,229,357
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss				12,888		238,323,715		472,162,586		815,766,275		1,526,265,464		5,593,992		15,404,743		20,998,735
Derivative financial instruments				46,706				43,498				90,204
Repo transactions				527,509,938								527,509,938
Other financial assets		31,362,970		12,187,091		15,418		2,972,126				15,174,635		26,183		45,146,703		45,172,886
Loans and other financing (1)		509,569		737,437,632		165,434,942		158,488,021		147,793,367		1,209,153,962		113,930,623		205,946,901		319,877,524
Other debt securities				125,252		272,972		42,664,447		54,552,359		97,615,039		236,564,525		25,887,491		262,452,016
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		68,261,533		30,447,899								30,447,899
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss		2,620,785
Total assets		1,044,984,214		1,307,767,406		404,047,047		676,330,678		1,018,112,010		3,406,257,141		356,115,323		292,385,838		648,501,161

12/31/2023	Without due date		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		Total up to 12 months		Over 12 months and up to 24 months		Over 24 months		Total over 12 months
Liabilities
Deposits		1,631,798,481		904,549,273		138,012,172		44,635,643		39,978,607		1,127,175,695		190,666		4,301		194,967
Derivative financial instruments				12,751		60,000		2,390				75,141
Repo transactions				23,601,328								23,601,328
Other financial liabilities				246,634,683		949,043		867,337		1,538,818		249,989,881		2,323,920		5,192,107		7,516,027
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions				3,727,364		3,489,226		352,198				7,568,788
Issued corporate bonds						24,316		13,993,374		42,743,289		56,760,979
Subordinated corporate bonds								5,739,589				5,739,589				323,393,320		323,393,320
Total liabilities		1,631,798,481		1,178,525,399		142,534,757		65,590,531		84,260,714		1,470,911,401		2,514,586		328,589,728		331,104,314

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

12/31/2022	Without due date		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		Total up to 12 months		Over 12 months and up to 24 months		Over 24 months		Total over 12 months
Assets
Cash and deposits in banks		747,416,786
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss				4,012,578		62,078,493		252,428,561		252,691,085		571,210,717		38,103,556		3,339,473		41,443,029
Derivative financial instruments				26,426		48,053		59,112				133,591
Repo transactions				192,852,624								192,852,624
Other financial assets		31,167,453		64,804,623		43,227		2,087,941				66,935,791				36,614,518		36,614,518
Loans and other financing (1)		4,535,346		819,289,141		154,227,903		175,343,260		186,873,034		1,335,733,338		183,431,484		339,688,171		523,119,655
Other debt securities				1,609,955,194		321,187,305		14,872,793		165,761,262		2,111,776,554		42,748,298		117,071,738		159,820,036
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		93,721,310
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss		2,198,349
Total assets		879,039,244		2,690,940,586		537,584,981		444,791,667		605,325,381		4,278,642,615		264,283,338		496,713,900		760,997,238

159

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

12/31/2022	Without due date		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		Total up to 12 months		Over 12 months and up to 24 months		Over 24 months		Total over 12 months
Liabilities
Deposits		1,972,546,769		1,659,543,592		324,005,727		49,846,154		4,581,098		2,037,976,571		19,603		44,789		64,392
Derivative financial instruments				5,340		2,042						7,382
Other financial liabilities				344,308,006		1,108,786		872,911		1,679,766		347,969,469		2,748,148		7,107,542		9,855,690
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions				906,913		1,592,445		4,993,630		132,983		7,625,971
Issued corporate bonds						22,351						22,351		9,331,522				9,331,522
Subordinated corporate bonds								4,431,537				4,431,537				220,636,426		220,636,426
Total liabilities		1,972,546,769		2,004,763,851		326,731,351		60,144,232		6,393,847		2,398,033,281		12,099,273		227,788,757		239,888,030

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

24. DISCLOSURES BY OPERATING SEGMENT

The Bank has an approach of its banking business that is described in Note 24 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

25. INCOME TAX

a) Inflation adjustment and tax rate on income tax

Note 25 to the consolidated Financial Statements are detailed the legal aspects of the inflation adjustment on income tax and the corporate tax rate on tax rate.

b) The main items of deferred income tax:

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Deferred tax assets
Loans and other financing		14,500,578		11,292,255
Provisions and employee benefits		4,763,267		4,764,468
Allowances for contingencies		1,710,376		2,790,085
Leases		1,816,255		1,038,052
Investments in other companies		622,731		194,596
Other		3,242,444		1,630,963
Total deferred tax assets		26,655,651		21,710,419
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment and other non-financial assets		32,798,735		33,974,971
Intangible assets		19,917,122		18,880,518
Result on forward sales		11,963,336		9,632,038
Other		1,939,472		392,928
Total deferred tax liabilities		66,618,665		62,880,455
Net deferred tax liabilities		39,963,014		41,170,036

160

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Changes in net deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are summarized as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Net deferred tax liabilities at beginning of the fiscal year		41,170,036			34,528,011
Loss / (profit) for deferred taxes recognized in the statement of income		(1,207,022	)		6,642,025
Net deferred tax liabilities at fiscal year end		39,963,014			41,170,036

The income tax charge shown in the Statement of Income and Other Comprehensive Income differs from the income tax charge that would result if all profits had been taxed at the current tax rate.

The main items of income tax expense are as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Current income tax expense		256,474,910			44,429,935
(Profit) / loss for deferred taxes		(1,207,022	)		6,642,025
Income tax loss recorded in the statement of income		255,267,888			51,071,960
Income tax loss / (profit) recorded in other comprehensive income		15,996,059			(7,616,806	)
Total		271,263,947			43,455,154

The table below shows the reconciliation between income tax and the amounts obtained by applying the current tax rate in Argentina to the income carrying amount:

Composition	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Income carrying amount before income tax		842,571,992			185,097,196
Applicable income tax rate		35	%		35	%
Income tax on income carrying amount		294,900,197			64,784,019
Net permanent differences and other tax effects including the fiscal inflation adjustment		(39,632,309	)		(13,712,059	)
Total income tax		255,267,888			51,071,960

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the effective income tax rate is 30.3% and 27.6%, respectively.

Fiscal years 2019 and 2020

As decided by the Board of Directors in the meeting held on May 11, 2020, considering certain case law on the matter assessed by its legal counsel 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 25 to the consolidated Financial Statements). As a result, the current income tax determined by Banco Macro SA for fiscal year 2019 amounted to 7,002,124 (not restated). The same criterion was applied to determine the annual income tax report for 2020, which generated accrued income tax for Banco Macro SA for such fiscal year that amounted to 9,933,210 (not restated).

In addition, on July 23, 2021, the Bank filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 254,305 (not restated) paid as income tax for the 2020 tax period be reimbursed.

As to the tax periods mentioned in previous paragraphs, on November 1, 2021, the AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit, which is in progress.

161

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Along with the filings mentioned in the first paragraph of this section, on December 28, 2021, the Bank filed petitions for declaratory judgment with the Federal Administrative Contentious Court for the periods under analysis. The file 22274/2021, for the fiscal year 2019, is in process in Court No. 12 and the file 22278/2021, for the fiscal year 2020, is in process in Court No. 1.

Fiscal year 2021

On October 17, 2022, the Bank filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 382,189 (not restated) paid as income tax for the 2021 tax period be reimbursed.

On January 3, 2023, the AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit related to the abovementioned fiscal year, which is in progress.

Fiscal year 2022

On June 30, 2023, the Bank filed a reimbursement action with the AFIP requesting that 654,673 paid as income tax for the 2022 tax period be reimbursed.

Reimbursement actions – Fiscal years 2013 to 2017 and 2018

On October 24, 2019, Banco Macro SA filed with the AFIP-DGI (Argentine tax authorities) two reimbursement actions under the terms established by the first paragraph of section 81, Law No. 11683 requesting the reimbursement of 4,782,766 and 5,015,451 (not restated amounts) paid to tax authorities as income tax during tax periods 2013 through 2017 and 2018, respectively, arising from the impossibility to apply the adjustment for inflation and other adjustment mechanisms set forth by income tax Law (prior to the amendments introduced by Laws No. 27430 and 27468 for periods 2013 through 2017, and as revised in 2019 and amended for the 2018 tax period), plus the related compensatory interest (SIGEA [case and file management system] files No. 19144-14224/2019 and 19144-14222/2019). Since tax authorities have not yet issued a resolution with respect to the abovementioned claims, on August 7, 2020, the Bank filed both reimbursement requests under the terms of section 81, Law No. 11683 with the Federal Contentious and Administrative Trial Courts, which are pending in Courts No. 8 and 2 of such jurisdiction, respectively (cases No. 11285/2020 and 11296/2020). Currently, in connection with the file for the fiscal year 2018, the evidence stage is closed and the process for allegation was delivered.

In connection with the tax periods mentioned in the previous paragraph, on December 19, 2019, the AFIP notified the beginning of the income tax audit for the 2018 tax period, and on May 3, 2021, it notified the beginning of the income tax audit for periods 2013 through 2017. On October 4, 2021, the AFIP ended the audit for periods 2013 through 2017 as the Bank had exercised in due time its right to resort to justice, and that the admission of reimbursement is subject to a court decision.

26. COMMISSIONS INCOME

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time
Commissions related to obligations		135,945,357		132,587,866
Commissions related to credit cards		77,614,426		77,162,568
Commissions related to insurance		11,981,164		13,160,484
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions		4,955,468		4,755,361
Commissions related to securities value		2,202,204		1,900,537
Commissions related to loans and other financing		1,267,260		1,296,684
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted		77,809		32,339
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period
Commissions related to credit cards		969,952		1,269,694
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions		178,359		183,793
Commissions related to loans and other financing		74,150		22,379
Commissions related to obligations		3,716		4,893
Total		235,269,865		232,376,598

162

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

27. DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos		763,627,705		186,915,180
Income from foreign currency exchange		2,934,749		3,714,639
Total		766,562,454		190,629,819

28. OTHER OPERATING INCOME

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Adjustments and interest from other receivables		19,078,768		11,427,032
Services		10,803,174		12,894,693
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses		7,345,651		5,229,772
Other receivables from financial intermediation		5,230,985		2,951,962
Other		9,063,763		20,198,698
Total		51,522,341		52,702,157

29. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Remunerations		175,206,660		164,279,975
Payroll taxes		45,037,333		40,390,274
Compensations and bonuses to employees		29,915,449		23,701,049
Employee services		8,573,227		8,472,797
Total		258,732,669		236,844,095

30. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Taxes		24,737,889		19,591,493
Fees to directors and syndics		24,594,816		5,631,556
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses		19,986,366		19,127,831
Armored truck, documentation and events		15,387,870		16,380,198
Other fees		14,694,018		11,227,507
Security services		11,602,388		11,715,106
Electricity and communications		10,182,106		10,763,998
Software		9,497,964		7,746,826
Advertising and publicity		8,751,643		7,215,115
Representation, travel and transportation expenses		2,415,701		2,017,872
Hired administrative services		2,411,684		829,598
Insurance		1,116,278		1,259,009
Stationery and office supplies		967,137		838,902
Leases		467,640		540,273
Other		3,323,488		3,605,581
Total		150,136,988		118,490,865

163

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

31. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Turnover tax		179,782,114		127,351,476
From credit cards		60,828,326		53,529,578
Deposit guarantee fund contributions		5,570,629		5,957,321
Charges for other provisions		8,031,851		7,390,755
Insurance claims		2,526,245		1,357,839
Other adjustments and interests for miscellaneous obligations		2,021,490		1,200,066
Loss from sale or impairment of investment in properties and other non-financial assets		1,381,674		1,688,836
Donations		1,245,282		1,300,308
Taxes		323,548		2,623,872
Other		38,428,357		27,004,546
Total		300,139,516		229,404,597

32. 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:

Description	12/31/2023		12/31/2022		12/31/2021
Cash and deposits in banks		942,229,357		747,416,786		1,018,050,156
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss						29,481
Other debt securities				1,530,635,743		806,601,718
Total		942,229,357		2,278,052,529		1,824,681,355

33. CAPITAL STOCK

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2023, amounted to 639,413. See also Exhibit K.

164 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

34. DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE

Note 35 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the Deposit Guarantee Insurance System and the scope thereof.

Banco Macro SA holds a 7.6859% interest in the capital stock according to the percentages disclosed by BCRA Communiqué “B” 12503 issued on March 22, 2023.

35. RESTRICTED ASSETS

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022 the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities
· Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 02/28/2024 as of December 31, 2023 and Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 1.40% - Maturity 03/27/2023, as of December 31, 2022, for the contribution to the Guarantee Fund II in BYMA according to section 45, Law 26831, and supplementary regulations established by CNV standards (NT 2013, as amended).		1,270,908		46,372
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, to guarantee the Credit Program for Production Reactivation of the Province of San Juan. Auction No. 2.		948,601
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033 for the minimum statutory guarantee account required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, of the Argentine Securities Commission (CNV).		273,824		289,160
· Argentine government treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity 11/09/2026 affected by guarantee of the credit program for the reactivation of production in the Province of San Juan.		236,952
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, as of December 31, 2023 and Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 1.40% - Maturity 03/27/2023 as of December 31, 2022, to guarantee the sectoral Credit Program of the Province of San Juan, production investment financing fund.		142,642		259,462
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentine legislation, maturing in 2033, as of December 31, 2023 and Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 1.40% - Maturity 03/27/2023 as of December 31, 2022, to guarantee the Regional Economies Competitiveness Program – IDB loan No. 3174/OC-AR.		15,046		104,888
Subtotal Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities		2,887,973		699,882

Other financial assets
· Participations originating from contributions made as a protective partner (1).	8,171,284	7,516,007
· Miscellaneous debtors - embargo blocked within the framework of the claim of the DGR of the CABA for differences in the tax on gross income.	827	2,575
Subtotal Other financial assets	8,172,111	7,518,582

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.	57,193,494	77,305,537
· For securities forward contracts.	30,447,899
· Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.	6,757,483	12,591,964
· Other guarantee deposits.	4,310,556	3,823,809
Subtotal Financial assets delivered as guarantee	98,709,432	93,721,310

165 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Composition (contd.)	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Other non-financial assets
· Real property related to a call option sold.		7,440,213		7,648,642
Subtotal Other non-financial assets		7,440,213		7,648,642
Total		117,209,729		109,588,416

(1) As of December 31, 2023, it corresponds to contributions to the Fintech SGR, Alianza SGR and Innova SGR risk fund, while as of December 31, 2022, it corresponds to Fintech SGR and Garantizar SGR. In order to maintain the tax benefits generated by these contributions, they must remain between two and three years from the date they were made.

36. TRUST ACTIVITIES

Note 37 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the different trust agreements according to the business purpose sought by the Bank, which may be summarized as follows:

36.1 Financial trusts for investment purposes

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the debt securities with investment purposes and certificate of participation in financial trusts amounted to 728,540 and 2,961,172, respectively.

According to the latest accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the corpus assets of the trusts exceed the carrying amount in the related proportions.

36.2 Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank (Securitization)

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SAU of this type of trusts amounted to 2,636 and 36,372, respectively.

36.3 Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, considering the latest accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 801,979 and 8,474,233 respectively.

36.4 Trusts in which the Bank acts as Trustee (Management)

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 6,919,538 and 12,726,452, respectively.

37. 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) – Comprehensive Depositary Company, clearing and settlement agent and trading agent (ALyC and AN – comprehensive, for their acronyms in Spanish) and is registered in the “List of Authorized companies to guarantee capital market instruments”, as described in Note 38.1.1 to the consolidated Financial Statements. Note 38.3 to the mentioned 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 December 31, 2023 stated in Units of Purchasing Power (UVA, for its acronym in Spanish) amounted to 4,411,229,931 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation for the different categories of agents in which the Bank is registered, amounting to 470,350 UVAs as of that date, and the minimum required statutory guarantee account of 235,175 UVAs, which the Bank paid-in with government securities as described in Note 35 and the cash deposits in BCRA accounts 000285 and 80285 belonging to the Bank.

166 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

In addition, Note 38.2 to the consolidated Financial Statements presents the general policy of documents in custody, describing which information has been disclosed and delivered to third parties for custody.

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

The items recognized by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for December 2023 are described in Note 39 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

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

Note 40.1 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the penalties applied and the summary 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.

-  Summary proceedings before the CNV and the UIF.

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects, other than those previously mentioned, should be recorded or disclosed.

40. CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

Note 41.1 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes liabilities for corporate bonds recognized by the Bank. The corporate bonds liabilities recorded by the Bank are as follows:

Corporate Bonds	Original value		Residual face value as of 12/31/2023		12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Subordinated Resettable – Class A	USD	400,000,000	USD	400,000,000		329,132,909		225,067,963
Non-subordinated – Class E	USD	17,000,000	USD	17,000,000		13,760,088		9,353,873
Non-subordinated – Class F	USD	53,000,000	USD	53,000,000		43,000,891
Total						385,893,888		234,421,836

41. OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS

In addition to Note 4, the Bank recognizes different off balance sheet transactions, pursuant to the BCRA standards. The composition of the amounts of the main off balance sheet transactions as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Composition	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties		2,340,582,146		1,930,641,616
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)		552,835,926		581,609,452
Outstanding checks not yet paid		79,104,701		62,104,463
Checks already deposited and pending clearance		52,525,871		52,405,298

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

167 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

42. TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

42.1 Tax claims

Note 43.1 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the most relevant claims pending resolution and filed by the AFIP and the tax authorities of the relevant jurisdictions.

The Bank’s Management and its legal counsel consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the abovementioned proceedings other than those disclosed in these separate Financial Statements.

42.2 Other claims

Note 43.2 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the most relevant claims pending resolution and filed by the different consumers’ 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 separate Financial Statements.

43. RESTRICTION ON DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTION

Note 44 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the main legal provisions regulating the restriction on profit.

44. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TRANSPARENCY POLICY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Note 45 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the main guidelines of the Bank as to capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management.

Minimum capital:

The table below details the minimum capital requirement of the Entity, effective for the month of December 2023, along with its integration (computable equity liability) at the end of such month:

Concept	12/31/2023
Minimum capital requirement		304,364,286
Computable equity		1,545,602,043
Capital surplus		1,241,237,757

45. CHANGES IN THE ARGENTINE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL MARKETS

The international and domestic macroeconomics environments in which the Bank operates and its impacts are described in Note 46 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

46. EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

No other significant events occurred between the end of the fiscal year and the issuance of these separate Financial Statements that may materially affect the financial position or the profit and loss for the fiscal year, not disclosed in these separate Financial Statements.

47. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

These separate 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 to accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
168	Chairperson

EXHIBIT A

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

			Holdings							Position
			12/31/2023					12/31/2022		12/31/2023
Name	Identification		Fair Value	Fair value level		Book amounts		Book amounts		Position without options		Options			Final position
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
-  Local
Government securities
Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 08-30-2024		9201			1		810,939,571				811,332,071		(811,557,660	)		(225,589	)
Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 02-28-2024		9156			1		238,323,715		35,737,886		238,323,715		(198,591,395	)		39,732,320
Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 04-30-2024		9186			1		221,419,794				246,256,156		(536,000,000	)		(289,743,844	)
Argentine government Treasury bonds tied to the US dollar - Maturity: 04-30-2024		9120			1		183,672,292		255,881		183,672,292		(183,804,771	)		(132,479	)
Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 06-30-2024		9230			1		67,029,318				67,029,318		(57,807,600	)		9,221,718
Province of Neuquén Treasury bills S01 C01 - Maturity: 04-19-2026		42753			2		9,168,201				9,168,201					9,168,201
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4,25% - Maturity 10-14-2024		9179			1		3,409,825				3,409,825					3,409,825
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity 11-09-2026		5925			1		2,361,145		3,924,708		2,361,145					2,361,145
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4,25% - Maturity 12-13-2024		9200			1		931,553				931,553					931,553
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity 12-31-2033		45696			1		159,371		202,434		159,371					159,371
Other							96,459		569,319,532		96,459					96,459
Subtotal local government securities (1)							1,537,511,244		609,440,441		1,562,740,106		(1,787,761,426	)		(225,021,320	)
Private securities
Corporate bonds YPF SA C025 - Maturity: 02-13-2026		57118			1		9,745,939				9,745,939					9,745,939
Utility Company Securities					3		7,016		12,663		7,016					7,016
Corporate bonds Tarjeta Naranja S.A. Class 53 Series 01- Maturity: 04-05-2023		56056							1,353,622
Fiduciary Debt Securities Confibono Financial Trust									1,299,895
Fiduciary Debt Securities Secubono Financial Trust									547,125
Subtotal local private securities (2)							9,752,955		3,213,305		9,752,955					9,752,955
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS							1,547,264,199		612,653,746		1,572,493,061		(1,787,761,426	)		(215,268,365	)

(1) In March and June 2023, the Bank entered into voluntary debt swaps under the terms of section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The securities involved in such swap transactions were as follows:

· Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a face value of 1,145,882,575.

· Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 07-21-2023 (TDL23) for a face value of 344,498,105

· Argentine government discount bonds in pesos - Maturity: 05-31-2023 (S31Y3) for a face value of 295,000,000

· Argentine government discount bonds in pesos - Maturity: 04-28-2023 (S28A3) for a face value of 210,000,000

· Argentine government discount bonds in pesos - Maturity: 03-31-2023 (S31M3) for a face value of 200,000,000

· Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a face value of 159,305,395.

· Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency - Maturity: 09-29-2023 (TDS23) for a face value of 120,244,752.

· Argentine government Treasury bonds in dollar - Maturity: 07-31-2023 (T2V3) for a face value of 3,000,000.

Additionally, with almost all the instruments received, the Bank acquired put options with the BCRA. These options give the Bank the opportunity to sell (put option) the underlying asset at a value determined by the applicable BCRA regulations. In this transaction, the options could be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument. As of December 31, 2023, their notional value amounted to 723,905,521.

(2) In July 2023, the Bank decided to enter into a swap of the following instrument: Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 US dollars 4% class 3 - Maturity: 09-08-2023 (AER3D) for a total face value of 4,555,434.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
169	Chairperson

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

		Holdings				Position
		12/31/2023			12/31/2022	12/31/2023
Name	Identification	Fair Value	Fair value level	Book amounts	Book amounts	Position without options	Options		Final position
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES
Measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
-  Local
Government securities
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025	9180		1	185,296,243		185,296,243	(185,296,243	)
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 3.75% - Maturity: 04-14-2024	9178		1	33,259,200		33,259,200	(33,259,200	)
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 10-14-2025	9179		1	2,200,700		2,200,700	(54,288,227	)	(52,087,527	)
Argentine government US dollar step-up bonds - Maturity: 07-09-2030	5921		1	18,466	12,332	18,466			18,466
Argentine government discount bills in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 02-17-2023	9111				139,942,912
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 03-25-2023	5492				107,331,180
Argentine government discount bills in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 01-20-2023	9105				41,489,398
Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos - Maturity: 02-28-2023	9141				36,014,359
Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos - Maturity: 10-31-2023	9164				33,420,630
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 08-13-2023	5497				27,411,038
Other					18,793,075
Subtotal local government securities (3)				220,774,609	404,414,924	220,774,609	(272,843,670	)	(52,069,061	)
Total Other debt securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income				220,774,609	404,414,924	220,774,609	(272,843,670	)	(52,069,061	)
Measured at amortized cost
-  Local
Government securities
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 08-23-2025	9196	49,559,040	2	44,964,621		44,964,621			44,964,621
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 05-23-2027	9132	35,323,561	3	35,271,742	126,025,487	40,490,779			40,490,779
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos BADLAR x 0.7 - Maturity: 11-23-2027	9166	13,387,029	3	14,081,497	26,159,376	14,081,497			14,081,497
Discount bonds in pesos 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033	45696	2,671,746	1	1,495,118	1,578,864	1,495,118			1,495,118
Province of Río Negro Treasury bills S03 - Maturity: 06-14-2024	42698	104,561	2	250,517		250,517			250,517
Province of Río Negro debt securities in pesos - Maturity: 04-12-2023	42534				623,992
Province of Río Negro Treasury bills S02 in pesos - Maturity: 06-15-2023	42555				619,838
Subtotal local government securities				96,063,495	155,007,557	101,282,532			101,282,532

(3) In January and March 2023, the Bank entered into voluntary debt swaps under the terms of section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The securities involved in such swap transactions were as follows:

· Argentine government discount bonds in pesos - Maturity: 06-30-2023 (S3OJ3) for a face value of 26,640,975,851.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER - Maturity: 02-17-2023 (X17F3) for a face value of 20,900,000,000.

· Argentine government discount bills in pesos - Maturity: 02-28-2023 (S28F3) for a face value of 12,893,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER at a discount - Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a face value of 4,516,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER at a discount - Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a face value of 1,759,369,713.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER at a discount - Maturity: 01-20-2023 (X20E3) for a face value of 290,000,000.

Additionally, with almost all the instruments received, the Bank acquired put options with the BCRA that could be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
170	Chairperson

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

			Holdings								Position
			12/31/2023						12/31/2022		12/31/2023
Name	Identification		Fair Value		Fair value level		Book amounts		Book amounts		Position without options		Options			Final position
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (continued)
BCRA bills
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 10-03-2024				10,106,040		1		10,106,040				10,106,040				10,106,040
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-18-2024				7,276,350		1		7,276,350				7,276,350				7,276,350
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 10-19-2024				4,042,417		1		4,042,417				4,042,417				4,042,417
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-15-2024				3,314,782		1		3,314,782				3,314,782				3,314,782
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-06-2024				2,263,753		1		2,263,753				2,263,753				2,263,753
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-08-2024				1,940,360		1		1,940,360				1,940,360				1,940,360
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-13-2024				1,697,815		1		1,697,815				1,697,815				1,697,815
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-20-2024				1,455,270		1		1,455,270				1,455,270				1,455,270
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 10-18-2024				808,483		1		808,483				808,483				808,483
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-03-2024				161,697		1		161,697				161,697				161,697
Other										1,670,281,970
Subtotal BCRA bills								33,066,967		1,670,281,970		33,066,967				33,066,967
BCRA notes
BCRA liquidity notes in pesos - Maturity: 01-04-2023										37,698,797
Subtotal BCRA notes										37,698,797
Private securities
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C20 - Maturity: 07-20-2025 (4)		57081		3,593,566		1		2,579,153				2,579,153				2,579,153
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C13 - Maturity: 08-08-2024 (4)		56207		2,989,496		1		2,379,207		1,625,295		2,379,207				2,379,207
Corporate bonds Vista Oil y Gas Argentina SAU C15 - Maturity: 01-20-2025 (4)		56637		2,814,318		2		2,194,824		1,499,962		2,194,824				2,194,824
Corporate bonds Volkswagen Financial Services C010 - Maturity: 10-12-2024		57447		1,932,577		2		1,923,729				1,923,729				1,923,729
Fiduciary debt securities Confibono Financial Trust S73 CL.A - Maturity: 05-20-2024		57520		509,579		2		474,426				474,426				474,426
Corporate bonds SME Liliana SRL Guaranteed S01 - Maturity: 04-18-2025		57457		442,248		2		420,072				420,072				420,072
Fiduciary debt securities Secubono Financial Trust S230 CL.A - Maturity: 06-28-2024		57480		83,309		2		77,380				77,380				77,380
Fiduciary debt securities Moni Mobile Financial Trust S09 CL.A - Maturity: 09-16-2024		57474		59,217		2		55,448				55,448				55,448
Fiduciary debt securities Supercanal II Financial Trust CL.A - Maturity: 03-21-2024		56949		24,873		2		24,852				24,852				24,852
Fiduciary debt securities Secubono Financial Trust S229 CL.A - Maturity: 04-29-2024		57424		20,118		2		19,610				19,610				19,610
Other								13,283		1,068,085		13,283				13,283
Subtotal local private securities								10,161,984		4,193,342		10,161,984				10,161,984
Total Other debt securities measured at amortized cost								139,292,446		1,867,181,666		144,511,483				144,511,483
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES								360,067,055		2,271,596,590		365,286,092		(272,843,670	)	92,442,422

(4) Fair value obtained from the use of quotes in pesos.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
171	Chairperson

EXHIBIT A

(continued)

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

			Holdings							Position
			12/31/2023					12/31/2022		12/31/2023
Name	Identification		Fair Value	Fair value level		Book amounts		Book amounts		Position without options		Options			Final position
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
Measured at fair value through profit or loss
-  Local
Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA					3		1,669,450		1,440,372		1,669,450				1,669,450
Matba Rofex SA		30023			1		417,590				417,590				417,590
C.O.E.L.S.A					3		242,424		272,678		242,424				242,424
AC Inversora SA					3		39,182		60,983		39,182				39,182
Sedesa					3		37,638		66,301		37,638				37,638
Mercado a Término Rosario SA					3		25,702				25,702				25,702
Provincanje SA					3		15,290		45,173		15,290				15,290
Argencontrol SA					3		856		1,489		856				856
San Juan Tennis Club SA					3		437		1,361		437				437
Garantizar SGR					3		10		31		10				10
Other									227,119
Subtotal local							2,448,579		2,115,507		2,448,579				2,448,579
-  Foreign
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA		80033			1		146,084		65,260		146,084				146,084
Sociedad de Telecomunicaciones Financieras Interbancarias Mundiales		80034			3		26,122		17,582		26,122				26,122
Subtotal foreign							172,206		82,842		172,206				172,206
Total measured at fair value through profit or loss							2,620,785		2,198,349		2,620,785				2,620,785
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS							2,620,785		2,198,349		2,620,785				2,620,785
TOTAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES							1,909,952,039		2,886,448,685		1,940,399,938		(2,060,605,096	)	(120,205,158	)

	Jorge Pablo Brito
172	Chairperson

EXHIBIT B

CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

COMMERCIAL	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
In normal situation		468,841,260		344,571,142
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		51,430,854		44,845,771
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		56,030,948		57,182,528
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		361,379,458		242,542,843
Troubled		4,760,003		4,361,616
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral				223,697
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		3,645,115		2,882,143
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		1,114,888		1,255,776
With high risk of insolvency		2,823,438		2,510,811
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral				271,164
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		2,712,461		1,850,587
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		110,977		389,060
Irrecoverable		241,077
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		241,077
Subtotal commercial		476,665,778		351,443,569

	Jorge Pablo Brito
173	Chairperson

EXHIBIT B

(continued)

CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Performing		1,159,651,245		1,542,284,232
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		88,169,935		101,351,012
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		64,461,817		92,088,624
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		1,007,019,493		1,348,844,596
Low risk		9,850,889		12,013,183
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		254,286		184,908
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		161,470		263,342
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		9,435,133		11,564,933
Low risk - in special treatment		77,517		91,510
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		77,517		91,510
Medium risk		6,584,404		8,229,321
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		128,788		57,262
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		159,029		212,386
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		6,296,587		7,959,673
High risk		6,166,461		6,267,923
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		181,172		70,711
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		85,209		243,652
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		5,900,080		5,953,560
Irrecoverable		3,024,809		2,798,253
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		3,381		95,524
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		319,172		444,457
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		2,702,256		2,258,272
Subtotal consumer and mortgage		1,185,355,325		1,571,684,422
Total		1,662,021,103		1,923,127,991

	Jorge Pablo Brito
174	Chairperson

EXHIBIT B

(continued)

CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

This exhibit discloses the contractual figures as established by the BCRA. The reconciliation with the separate Statements of financial position is listed below:

	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Loans and other financing		1,529,541,055			1,863,388,339
Added:
Allowances for loans and other financing		36,048,676			34,223,311
Adjustment amortized cost and fair value		10,671,922			5,253,782
Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost		665,139			960,269
Corporate bonds		9,505,351			3,235,550
Subtract:
Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value		(534,679	)		(487,796	)
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities		76,123,639			16,554,536
Total computable items		1,662,021,103			1,923,127,991

	Jorge Pablo Brito
175	Chairperson

EXHIBIT C

CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	12/31/2023				12/31/2022
Number of customers	Cut off balance		% of total portfolio		Cut off balance		% of total portfolio
10 largest customers		130,309,016		7.84		69,942,347		3.64
50 next largest customers		141,937,221		8.54		125,786,927		6.54
100 next largest customers		106,276,461		6.39		99,748,854		5.19
Other customers		1,283,498,405		77.23		1,627,649,863		84.63
Total (1)		1,662,021,103		100.00		1,923,127,991		100.00

(1) See reconciliation in Exhibit B.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
176	Chairperson

EXHIBIT D

BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

			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		108		3,150,812		1,417,310		109,219		182,011		210,063				5,069,523
Financial sector				3,680,388		373,548		2,612,404		3,906,930		2,134,507		696,963		13,404,740
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents		7,780,537		760,811,783		234,885,827		260,646,428		283,675,462		265,751,343		302,495,773		2,116,047,153
Total		7,780,645		767,642,983		236,676,685		263,368,051		287,764,403		268,095,913		303,192,736		2,134,521,416

BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

			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		336		4,217,929		1,789,856		323,992		582,295		911,524		538,439		8,364,371
Financial sector				152,957		206,005		1,739,788		633,749		952,101		290,873		3,975,473
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents		10,802,675		837,550,676		220,180,192		269,516,321		336,502,036		372,457,263		469,715,232		2,516,724,395
Total		10,803,011		841,921,562		222,176,053		271,580,101		337,718,080		374,320,888		470,544,544		2,529,064,239

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

	Jorge Pablo Brito
177	Chairperson

EXHIBIT E

DETAILED INFORMATION ON INTERESTS IN OTHER COMPANIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

							Information of the issuer
	Shares of interest							Data from latest Financial Statements
Detail	Class	Unit face value	Votes per share	Number	Amount 12/31/2023	Amount 12/31/2022	Main business activity	Year-end date period / year	Capital stock	Shareholders' equity	Income for the period / year
In financial entities - Controlled Local
Banco BMA SAU	Common	1	1	729,166,165	206,940,497
	Preferred	1		14,565,089	4,133,635		Banking entity	12/31/2023	743,731	208,654,470	36,952,377
Subtotal local					211,074,132
Foreign Macro Bank Limited	Common	1	1	39,816,899	27,378,391	15,444,278	Banking entity	12/31/2023	86,501	27,378,391	2,692,880
Subtotal foreign					27,378,391	15,444,278
Total in controlled financial entities					238,452,523	15,444,278
Total in financial entities					238,452,523	15,444,278
In complementary service companies- Controlled Local
Macro Securities SAU	Common	1	1	12,885,683	55,519,112	31,113,785	Stock market services	12/31/2023	12,886	55,765,999	24,418,915
Macro Fondos SGFCISA	Common	1	1	327,183	1,894,936	1,577,277	Managing Partner of FCI	12/31/2023	1,713	10,075,495	7,277,319
Macro Fiducia SAU	Common	1	1	47,387,236	603,196	600,285	Services	12/31/2023	47,387	606,291	3,099
Argenpay SAU	Common	1	1	1,001,200,000	6,939,087	2,917,451	Electronic payment services	12/31/2023	1,001,200	6,941,367	2,225,560
Fintech SGR	Common	1	1	119,993	155,289	226,362	Mutual guarantee company	12/31/2023	480	621,172	458,606
Comercio Interior SAU	Common	1	1	615,519	1,113,649		Grain brokerage	12/31/2023	616	784,395	471,291
BMA Asset Management SA	Common	10	1	11,950	944,217		Managing Partner of FCI	12/31/2023	920	7,265,343	4,262,373
BMA Valores SA	Common	1	1	6,814,535	342,067		Stock market services	12/31/2023	52,420	2,631,283	209,980
Subtotal local					67,511,553	36,435,160
Total in controlled complementary services companies					67,511,553	36,435,160
- Associates and joint ventures Local
Uniones Transitorias de Empresas					828,510	2,001,553	Management of tax services
Play Digital SA	Common	1	1	363,140,823	667,249	1,317,127	Electronic, technological and computer services	09/30/2023	3,841,024	6,509,910	(5,100,463	)
Finova SA	Common	1	1	225,000	94,550	219,019	Informatics services	09/30/2023	450	189,101	87,454
Alianza SGR	Common	1	1	299,781	3,010		Mutual guarantee company	12/31/2023	1,200	12,048	(23,910	)
Subtotal local					1,593,319	3,537,699
Total in complementary services associates companies and joint ventures					1,593,319	3,537,699
Total in complementary services companies					69,104,872	39,972,859
In other associates - Associates and joint ventures Local
Macro Warrants SA	Common	1	1	50,000	11,581	17,326	Issue of warrants	09/30/2023	1,000	231,617	(33,539	)
Subtotal local					11,581	17,326
Total in other associates and joint ventures					11,581	17,326
Total investments in other companies					307,568,976	55,434,463

	Jorge Pablo Brito
178	Chairperson

EXHIBIT F

CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

												Depreciation for the fiscal year
Item	Original value at beginning of fiscal year		Total life estimated in years		Increases		Decreases		Transfers			Accumulated		Transfers			Decreases		For the fiscal year		At the end	Residual value at the end of the fiscal year
Cost
Real property		296,471,464		50		1,698,607		159,009		1,333,037			35,289,527		(143,510	)		27,456		6,710,448	41,829,009		257,515,090
Furniture and facilities		45,557,646		10		1,552,327				1,790,289			22,976,151		1,852					3,876,712	26,854,715		22,045,547
Machinery and equipment		66,760,792		5		8,605,925				358,865			47,673,071		1,218					8,513,517	56,187,806		19,537,776
Vehicles		8,753,032		5		2,298,620		826,096		(9,130	)		6,957,805		6,751			669,916		995,975	7,290,615		2,925,811
Work in progress		4,037,144				8,985,716				(4,500,626	)												8,522,234
Right of use real property		25,179,461		5		3,438,156		1,207,680		4,327			16,878,702		(690	)		592,529		3,867,906	20,153,389		7,260,875
Right of use furniture				5		2,491,606														428,471	428,471		2,063,135
Total property, plant and equipment		446,759,539				29,070,957		2,192,785		(1,023,238	)		129,775,256		(134,379	)		1,289,901		24,393,029	152,744,005		319,870,468

CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

												Depreciation for the fiscal year
Item	Original value at beginning of fiscal year		Total life estimated in years		Increases		Decreases		Transfers			Accumulated		Transfers			Decreases		For the fiscal year		At the end		Residual value at the end of the fiscal year
Cost
Real property		290,736,623		50		1,854,495		380,457		4,260,803			29,224,299		(244,540	)		65,389		6,375,157		35,289,527		261,181,937
Furniture and facilities		39,627,553		10		1,288,068		3,681		4,645,706			19,417,289		14			197		3,559,045		22,976,151		22,581,495
Machinery and equipment		56,952,187		5		6,533,099		928		3,276,434			39,306,485		(4,781	)		221		8,371,588		47,673,071		19,087,721
Vehicles		7,930,173		5		1,401,175		549,642		(28,674	)		6,527,048		(2,177	)		359,190		792,124		6,957,805		1,795,227
Work in progress		9,621,931				8,438,425				(14,023,212	)													4,037,144
Right of use real property		22,778,336		5		2,665,553		264,428					12,734,509					150,748		4,294,941		16,878,702		8,300,759
Total property, plant and equipment		427,646,803				22,180,815		1,199,136		(1,868,943	)		107,209,630		(251,484	)		575,745		23,392,855		129,775,256		316,984,283

	Jorge Pablo Brito
179	Chairperson

EXHIBIT F

(continued)

CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

												Depreciation for the fiscal year
Item	Original value at beginning of fiscal year		Total life estimated in years		Increases		Decreases		Transfers			Accumulated		Transfers		Decreases		For the fiscal year		At the end		Residual value at the end of the fiscal year
Cost
Leased properties		1,235,102		50						(1	)		186,723		3,543				23,135		213,401		1,021,700
Other investment properties		23,851,760		50		1,125,510		111,839		1,282,421			122,420		214,847		1,492		19,708		355,483		25,792,369
Total investment property		25,086,862				1,125,510		111,839		1,282,420			309,143		218,390		1,492		42,843		568,884		26,814,069

CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

												Depreciation for the fiscal year
Item	Original value at beginning of fiscal year		Total life estimated in years		Increases		Decreases		Transfers (1)			Accumulated		Transfers (1)			Decreases	For the fiscal year		At the end		Residual value at the end of the fiscal year
Cost
Leased properties		1,401,299		50		3,602				(169,799	)		50,624		119,697				16,402		186,723		1,048,379
Other investment properties		1,543,556		50		30,743,496		62,216		(8,373,076	)		120,034		(17,750	)			20,136		122,420		23,729,340
Total investment property		2,944,855				30,747,098		62,216		(8,542,875	)		170,658		101,947				36,538		309,143		24,777,719

(1) During the fiscal year 2022, under this item transfers were made to Non-current assets held for sale.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
180	Chairperson

EXHIBIT G

CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

											Depreciation for the fiscal year
Item	Original value at beginning of fiscal year		Useful life estimated in years		Increases		Decreases	Transfers			Accumulated		Transfers			Decreases	For the fiscal year		At the end		Residual value at the end of the fiscal year
Cost
Licenses		34,758,597		5		4,225,829			(464	)		24,340,446		(1,045	)			5,800,421		30,139,822		8,844,140
Other intangible assets		120,532,966		5		24,224,720			(5,188	)		77,006,776		1,099				19,682,700		96,690,575		48,061,923
Total intangible assets		155,291,563				28,450,549			(5,652	)		101,347,222		54				25,483,121		126,830,397		56,906,063

CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

												Depreciation for the fiscal year
Item	Original value at beginning of fiscal year		Useful life estimated in years		Increases		Decreases		Transfers			Accumulated		Transfers			Decreases		For the fiscal year		At the end		Residual value at the end of the fiscal year
Cost
Licenses		30,393,599		5		4,084,757				280,241			18,592,344		10,512					5,737,590		24,340,446		10,418,151
Other intangible assets		98,407,326		5		22,478,024		104,018		(248,366	)		59,379,956		(4,145	)		4,090		17,635,055		77,006,776		43,526,190
Total intangible assets		128,800,925				26,562,781		104,018		31,875			77,972,300		6,367			4,090		23,372,645		101,347,222		53,944,341

	Jorge Pablo Brito
181	Chairperson

EXHIBIT H

DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	12/31/2023				12/31/2022
Number of customers	Outstanding balance		% of total portfolio		Outstanding balance		% of total portfolio
10 largest customers		275,006,006		9.97		478,468,954		11.93
50 next largest customers		248,575,934		9.01		416,558,701		10.39
100 next largest customers		122,383,161		4.44		193,867,339		4.83
Other customers		2,113,204,042		76.58		2,921,692,738		72.85
Total		2,759,169,143		100.00		4,010,587,732		100.00

	Jorge Pablo Brito
182	Chairperson

EXHIBIT I

BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	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		2,572,513,785		152,639,583		61,598,258		64,924,107		471,058		14,738		2,852,161,529
From the non-financial government sector		181,982,996		6,107,881		5,078,026				1,697				193,170,600
From the financial sector		7,422,510												7,422,510
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents		2,383,108,279		146,531,702		56,520,232		64,924,107		469,361		14,738		2,651,568,419
Derivative instruments		12,751		60,000		2,390								75,141
Repo transactions		23,664,841												23,664,841
Other financial institutions		23,664,841												23,664,841
Other financial liabilities		238,412,416		1,139,456		1,081,290		2,141,131		3,781,530		12,574,127		259,129,950
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions		3,730,853		3,521,561		363,439								7,615,853
Issued corporate bonds				50,232		14,861,662		43,929,660						58,841,554
Subordinated corporate bonds						10,741,509		10,741,509		21,483,018		344,876,338		387,842,374
Total		2,838,334,646		157,410,832		88,648,548		121,736,407		25,735,606		357,465,203		3,589,331,242

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

	Jorge Pablo Brito
183	Chairperson

EXHIBIT I

(continued)

BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	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		3,672,515,504		353,567,988		61,513,880		5,923,453		38,288		114,723		4,093,673,836
From the non-financial government sector		335,668,445		10,541,024		3,175,414		14,004						349,398,887
From the financial sector		5,148,961												5,148,961
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents		3,331,698,098		343,026,964		58,338,466		5,909,449		38,288		114,723		3,739,125,988
Derivative instruments		5,339		2,043										7,382
Other financial liabilities		344,403,806		1,316,940		1,192,467		2,291,163		3,816,681		8,815,941		361,836,998
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions		909,033		1,611,404		5,035,125		140,037						7,695,599
Issued corporate bonds				34,270		33,152		68,541		9,444,844				9,580,807
Subordinated corporate bonds						7,328,440		7,328,440		14,656,877		249,950,181		279,263,938
Total		4,017,833,682		356,532,645		75,103,064		15,751,634		27,956,690		258,880,845		4,752,058,560

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

	Jorge Pablo Brito
184	Chairperson

EXHIBIT J

CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

					Decreases
Item	Amounts at beginning of fiscal year		Increases		Reversals		Charge off		Monetary effects generated by provisions			12/31/2023
Provisions for eventual commitments		2,137,889		1,025,345						(1,794,238	)		1,368,996
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties		1,559								(1,059	)		500
Other		6,277,388		7,006,506		56,218		2,980,963		(5,744,503	)		4,502,210
Total provisions		8,416,836		8,031,851		56,218		2,980,963		(7,539,800	)		5,871,706

CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

					Decreases
Item	Amounts at beginning of fiscal year		Increases		Reversals	Charge off		Monetary effects generated by provisions			12/31/2022
Provisions for eventual commitments		2,019,632		1,622,792					(1,504,535	)		2,137,889
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties		3,026							(1,467	)		1,559
Other		7,885,641		7,350,830			3,654,475		(5,304,608	)		6,277,388
Total provisions		9,908,299		8,973,622			3,654,475		(6,810,610	)		8,416,836

	Jorge Pablo Brito
185	Chairperson

EXHIBIT K

COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Shares							Capital Stock
Class	Stock number		Face value		Votes per share		Issued outstanding		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, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Shares							Capital Stock
Class	Stock number		Face value		Votes per share		Issued outstanding		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 Pablo Brito
186	Chairperson

EXHIBIT L

FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	12/31/2023										12/31/2022
			Total per currency
Item	Total parent company and local branches		US dollar		Euro		Real		Other		Total
Assets
Cash and deposits in banks		867,323,227		860,162,125		3,847,264		194,778		3,119,060		624,552,402
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1)		1,540,298,907		1,540,298,907								527,881,962
Other financial assets		51,854,590		51,852,887		1,703						41,037,108
Loans and other financing		129,719,222		127,098,824		138,612				2,481,786		106,509,995
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents		129,719,222		127,098,824		138,612				2,481,786		106,509,995
Other debt securities		40,238,617		40,238,617								142,783,816
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		44,137,360		44,137,360								13,667,552
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss		172,206		172,206								82,842
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures		27,378,391		27,378,391								15,444,278
Total assets		2,701,122,520		2,691,339,317		3,987,579		194,778		5,600,846		1,471,959,955
Liabilities
Deposits		727,814,950		727,814,950								507,653,089
Non-financial government sector		34,333,538		34,333,538								19,192,347
Financial sector		7,106,029		7,106,029								4,357,526
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents		686,375,383		686,375,383								484,103,216
Other financial liabilities		40,791,969		39,082,582		1,612,752				96,635		24,602,576
Financing from the Central Bank and other financial institutions		7,489,907		4,868,719		139,402				2,481,786		7,464,958
Issued corporate bonds		56,760,979		56,760,979								9,353,873
Subordinated corporate bonds		329,132,909		329,132,909								225,067,963
Other non-financial liabilities		3,667,627		3,667,627								44,182
Total liabilities		1,165,658,341		1,161,327,766		1,752,154				2,578,421		774,186,641

(1) Mainly including Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency for 1,337,712,398 and Argentine government Treasury bonds tied to the US dollar for 183,672,370.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
187	Chairperson

EXHIBIT N

CREDIT ASSISTANCE TO RELATED PARTIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

			Troubled / Medium risk
Item	In normal situation		Matured	12/31/2023		12/31/2022
Loans and other financing
Overdrafts		1,407,338			1,407,338		1,028,853
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		1,407,338			1,407,338		1,028,853
Documents		11,540,353			11,540,353
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		1,284,488			1,284,488
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		10,255,865			10,255,865
Mortgage and pledge		1,194,850			1,194,850		1,601,146
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		409,840			409,840		697,204
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		785,010			785,010		903,942
Personal		18,457			18,457		9,654
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		18,457			18,457		9,654
Credit cards		776,138			776,138		778,961
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		776,138			776,138		778,961
Other		5,460,634			5,460,634		11,318,316
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral		39,490			39,490
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral		77,678			77,678		175,671
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral		5,343,466			5,343,466		11,142,645
Total loans and other financial		20,397,770			20,397,770		14,736,930
Eventual commitments		8,912,066			8,912,066		27,419
Total		29,309,836			29,309,836		14,764,349
Allowances		176,272			176,272		173,737

	Jorge Pablo Brito
188	Chairperson

EXHIBIT O

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS8

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Type of contract

Purpose of the transactions performed

Underlying asset

Type of settlement

Negotiation environment or counter-party

Originally agreed weighted average term (months)

Residual weighted average term (months)

Weighted daily average term settlement of differences (days)

Amount (1)

Futures (2)

Intermediation - own account

Foreign currency

Daily settlement of differences

ROFEX (over-the-counter electronic market)

2

2

1

5,808,878

Forward (2)

Intermediation - own account

Foreign currency

Maturity settlement of differences

Over The Counter - Residents in Argentina – Non-financial sector

3

2

30

5,808,878

Repo transactions

Intermediation - own account

Local government securities

With delivery of underlying asset

Other local markets

1

1

612,197,295

Options

Intermediation - own account

Other

With delivery of underlying asset

Over The Counter – Residents in Argentina – Non-financial sector

30

10

11,093,753

Options (3)

Intermediation - own account

Local government securities

With delivery of underlying asset

Over The Counter – Residents in Argentina - financial sector

13

7

2,060,605,096

(1)	Related to the valuation of the underlying traded, disclosed in absolute values.
(2)	Related to compensated operations forward (OCT).
(3)	See Exhibit A.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
189	Chairperson

EXHIBIT P

CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

					Fair value through P/L		Fair value hierarchy
Item	Amortized cost		Fair value through OCI		Obligatory measurement		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets
Cash and deposits in banks
Cash		355,671,066
Financial institutions		586,502,254
Other		56,037
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss						1,547,264,199		1,538,088,982		9,168,201		7,016
Derivative financial instruments						90,204		656		89,548
Repo transactions
BCRA		527,509,938
Other financial assets		91,647,090				63,401						63,401
Loans and other financing
To the non-financial government sector		4,716,586
Other financial institutions (1)		5,726,610
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
Overdrafts		171,932,978
Documents		317,783,083
Mortgage loans		158,039,257
Pledge loans		28,127,344
Personal loans		226,432,766
Credit cards		445,680,843
Financial leases		1,425,686
Other (1)		169,675,902
Other debt securities		139,292,446		220,774,609				220,774,609
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		73,480,570				25,228,862		25,228,862
Equity Instruments at fair value through profit or loss						2,620,785		563,674				2,057,111
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS		3,303,700,456		220,774,609		1,575,267,451		1,784,656,783		9,257,749		2,127,528

(1) Includes totals provisions of sector.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
190	Chairperson

EXHIBIT P

(continued)

CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

				Fair value through P/L		Fair value hierarchy
Item	Amortized cost		Fair value through OCI	Obligatory measurement		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial liabilities
Deposits
From the non-financial government sector		186,468,970
From the financial sector		7,422,510
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
Checking accounts		321,827,999
Savings accounts		1,200,856,717
Time deposits and investment accounts		931,490,068
Other		111,102,879
Derivative financial instruments					75,141		40,390		34,751
Repo transactions
Other financial entities		23,601,328
Other financial liabilities		257,505,908
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions		7,568,788
Issued corporate bonds		56,760,979
Subordinated corporate bonds		329,132,909
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES		3,433,739,055			75,141		40,390		34,751

	Jorge Pablo Brito
191	Chairperson

EXHIBIT P

CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

					Fair value through P/L		Fair value hierarchy
Item	Amortized cost		Fair value through OCI		Obligatory measurement		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets
Cash and deposits in banks
Cash		85,984,379
Financial institutions		661,394,669
Other		37,738
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss						612,653,746		609,440,441				3,213,305
Derivative financial instruments						133,591		59,768		73,823
Repo transactions
BCRA		192,852,624
Other financial assets		134,563,880				153,882						153,882
Loans and other financing
To the non-financial government sector		6,872,565
Other financial institutions (1)		2,887,794
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
Overdrafts		153,316,483
Documents		252,554,317
Mortgage loans		192,779,725
Pledge loans		29,836,828
Personal loans		443,848,226
Credit cards		594,100,838
Financial leases		4,318,607
Other (1)		182,872,956
Other debt securities		1,867,181,666		404,414,924				404,414,924
Financial assets delivered as guarantee		93,721,310
Equity Instruments at fair value through profit or loss						2,198,349		65,260				2,133,089
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS		4,899,124,605		404,414,924		615,139,568		1,013,980,393		73,823		5,500,276

(1) Includes totals provisions of sector.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
192	Chairperson

EXHIBIT P

(continued)

CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

				Fair value through P/L		Fair value hierarchy
Item	Amortized cost		Fair value through OCI	Obligatory measurement		Level 1	Level 2		Level 3
Financial liabilities
Deposits
From the non-financial government sector		342,399,722
From the financial sector		5,148,961
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
Checking accounts		466,083,655
Savings accounts		1,315,101,747
Time deposits and investment accounts		1,770,047,166
Other		111,806,481
Derivative financial instruments					7,382			7,382
Other financial liabilities		357,825,159
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions		7,625,971
Issued corporate bonds		9,353,873
Subordinated corporate bonds		225,067,963
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES		4,610,460,698			7,382			7,382

	Jorge Pablo Brito
193	Chairperson

EXHIBIT Q

BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

	Net financial Income / (Loss)
	Mandatory measurement
Item	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Gain from government securities		815,916,279			102,480,031
(Loss) / gain from private securities		(247,992	)		2,295,184
Gain from derivative financial instruments
Forward transactions		6,893,536			2,344,673
Loss from other financial assets		(264,389	)		(126,503	)
Gain from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss		419,432			4,831,246
Gain from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (1)		20,157,740			6,960,248
For measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Loss from derivative financial instruments
Options		(7,678,531	)
Total		835,196,075			118,784,879

(1) Net amount of reclassifications to profit of instruments classified at fair value through other comprehensive income that were derecognized or charged during the fiscal year.

	Jorge Pablo Brito
194	Chairperson

EXHIBIT Q

(continued)

BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective interest rate of	Net financial Income / (Loss)
financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Interest income
for cash and bank deposits		6,837,336			1,245,993
for government securities		977,541,334			649,455,733
for private securities		1,353,519			601,017
for loans and other financing
Non-financial public sector		19,130,719			4,714,570
Financial sector		3,276,809			1,668,874
Non-financial private sector
Overdrafts		154,522,429			79,094,859
Documents		153,879,723			79,635,745
Mortgage loans		142,974,199			117,138,656
Pledge loans		9,907,756			9,268,468
Personal loans		242,130,535			278,318,665
Credit cards		196,520,774			126,764,513
Financial leases		976,084			1,073,315
Other		160,353,990			83,645,222
for repo transactions
Central Bank of Argentina		174,358,904			39,348,987
Other financial institutions		5,794,175			2,020,986
Total		2,249,558,286			1,473,995,603
Interest expenses
for Deposits
Non-financial private sector
Checking accounts		(100,120,942	)		(48,198,997	)
Saving accounts		(17,818,898	)		(11,858,081	)
Time deposits and investments accounts		(1,424,587,658	)		(873,804,922	)
for Financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions		(1,685,343	)		(1,575,214	)
for repo transactions
Other financial institutions		(13,664,897	)		(3,038,227	)
for other financial liabilities		(448,995	)		(179,785	)
for issued corporate bonds		(484,620	)		(920,031	)
for other subordinated corporate bonds		(14,180,562	)		(14,412,426	)
Total		(1,572,991,915	)		(953,987,683	)

	Jorge Pablo Brito
195	Chairperson

EXHIBIT Q

(continued)

BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective interest rate of financial assets measured at fair value through other	Income for the fiscal year		Other comprehensive income		Income for the fiscal year		Other comprehensive income
comprehensive income	12/31/2023		12/31/2023		12/31/2022		12/31/2022
for debt government securities		122,783,108		45,770,453		431,524,396		(8,657,573	)
Total		122,783,108		45,770,453		431,524,396		(8,657,573	)

	Income for the fiscal year
Item	12/31/2023			12/31/2022
Commissions income
Commissions related to obligations		135,949,073			132,592,759
Commissions related to credits		1,341,410			1,319,063
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees		77,809			32,339
Commissions related to securities value		2,202,204			1,900,537
Commissions to credit cards		78,584,378			78,432,262
Commissions to insurances		11,981,164			13,160,484
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions		5,133,827			4,939,154
Total		235,269,865			232,376,598
Commissions expenses
Commissions related to debt securities trading		(185	)		(2	)
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions		(1,459,371	)		(777,815	)
Other
Commissions paid ATM exchange		(9,548,502	)		(11,821,012	)
Checkbooks commissions and clearing houses		(4,843,694	)		(4,314,843	)
Credit cards and foreign trade commissions		(2,296,115	)		(2,223,996	)
Total		(18,147,867	)		(19,137,668	)

	Jorge Pablo Brito
196	Chairperson

EXHIBIT R

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

			Movements between stages for the fiscal year
						ECL of remaining 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		Monetary effect generated by allowances			12/31/2023
Other financial assets		283,507		462,020							(312,533	)		432,994
Loans and other financing		34,223,311		17,522,642			7,143,237		15,797,584		(38,638,098	)		36,048,676
Other financial institutions		25,352		32,259							(35,326	)		22,285
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
Overdrafts		1,640,284		2,000,097			289,912		854,637		(2,294,306	)		2,490,624
Documents		1,745,982		2,285,936			1,088,889		786,896		(2,720,477	)		3,187,226
Mortgage loans		3,717,946		(179,432	)		946,013		4,071,492		(3,821,131	)		4,734,888
Pledge loans		590,550		(24,000	)		244,870		26,398		(488,075	)		349,743
Personal loans		12,916,149		5,376,654			508,442		3,860,655		(13,026,006	)		9,635,894
Credit cards		8,612,866		5,725,459			1,648,657		5,298,456		(11,014,031	)		10,271,407
Financial leases		67,376		(10,132	)		13,342		13,570		(57,683	)		26,473
Other		4,906,806		2,315,801			2,403,112		885,480		(5,181,063	)		5,330,136
Eventual commitments		2,137,889		1,073,741			25,968				(1,868,602	)		1,368,996
Other debt securities		2,477		12,583							(6,554	)		8,506
Total allowances		36,647,184		19,070,986			7,169,205		15,797,584		(40,825,787	)		37,859,172

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

			Movements between stages for the fiscal year
						ECL of remaining life of financial asset
Item	Amounts at beginning of the fiscal year		ECL of the next 12 month			Financial instruments with a significant increase in credit risk			Financial instruments with impairment			Monetary effect generated by allowances			12/31/2022
Other financial assets		160,431		259,708									(136,632	)		283,507
Loans and other financing		58,418,259		7,328,143			(7,651,760	)		4,157,239			(28,028,570	)		34,223,311
Other financial institutions		22,143		13,562									(10,353	)		25,352
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
Overdrafts		4,294,965		819,407			13,935			(1,729,954	)		(1,758,069	)		1,640,284
Documents		5,833,030		(114,598	)		(1,424,715	)		61,260			(2,608,995	)		1,745,982
Mortgage loans		12,120,976		882,616			(7,548,481	)		2,656,650			(4,393,815	)		3,717,946
Pledge loans		749,487		291,624			(54,431	)		(40,738	)		(355,392	)		590,550
Personal loans		15,047,133		3,092,751			1,645,506			1,705,091			(8,574,332	)		12,916,149
Credit cards		9,798,130		2,068,444			1,659,379			993,764			(5,906,851	)		8,612,866
Financial leases		88,680		41,093			112			(14,624	)		(47,885	)		67,376
Other		10,463,715		233,244			(1,943,065	)		525,790			(4,372,878	)		4,906,806
Eventual commitments		2,019,632		1,321,567			298,733						(1,502,043	)		2,137,889
Other debt securities		3,293		1,205									(2,021	)		2,477
Total allowances		60,601,615		8,910,623			(7,353,027	)		4,157,239			(29,669,266	)		36,647,184

	Jorge Pablo Brito
197	Chairperson

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: June 11, 2024

MACRO BANK INC.
By:	/s/ Jorge Francisco Scarinci
Name:	Jorge Francisco Scarinci
Title:	Chief Financial Officer