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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
                        
 
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

November 17, 2010
                        
 
Commission File Number: 333-130901
 
                        
 
MACRO BANK INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)
                        
 
Sarmiento 447
Buenos Aires C1 1041
Tel: 54 11 5222 6500
 
(Address of registrant’s principal executive offices)
                        
 
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BANCO MACRO S.A.

Financial Statements as of September 30, 2010,
together with the limited review report
on interim-period financial statements

CONTENTS

·
Limited review report on interim-period financial statements
·
Cover
·
Balance sheets
·
Statements of income
·
Statements of changes in shareholders’ equity
·
Statements of cash flows
·
Notes to the financial statements
·
Exhibits A through L, N and O
·
Consolidated balance sheets
·
Consolidated statements of income
·
Consolidated statements of cash flows
·
Consolidated statements of debtors by situation
·
Notes to the consolidated financial statements with subsidiaries
·
Exhibit l to the consolidated financial statements with subsidiaries
 
 
 

 

LIMITED REVIEW REPORT ON INTERIM-PERIOD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Translation into English – Originally issued in Spanish
See Note 22 to the Financial Statements

To the Directors of
BANCO MACRO S.A.
Registered office: Sarmiento 447
City of Buenos Aires

1.
We have performed a limited review of the accompanying balance sheet of BANCO MACRO S.A. as of September 30, 2010, and the related statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the nine-month period then ended. We have also performed a limited review of the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of BANCO MACRO S.A. and its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income and cash flows for the nine-month period then ended, which are disclosed as supplementary information. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Bank Management.

2.
We conducted our limited review in accordance with the standards of Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences Technical Resolution No. 7 applicable to a limited review of the interim-period financial statements and with the “Minimum external auditing standards” issued by the BCRA (Central Bank of Argentina) applicable to the review of quarterly financial statements. Under such standards, a limited review consists primarily of applying analytical procedures to the accounting information and making inquiries of the persons in charge of accounting and financial matters. A limited review is substantially less in scope than an audit of financial statements, the objective of which is to express an opinion on the financial statements taken as a whole. Therefore, we do not express such an opinion.

 
 

 

3.
As described in Note 5 to the accompanying financial statements, the financial statements mentioned in the first paragraph have been prepared by the Bank in accordance with the accounting standards established by the BCRA, which differ from the professional accounting standards effective in Argentina in certain valuation and disclosure aspects described and quantified in such note.

4.
As further explained in Note 22, certain accounting practices used by the Bank to prepare the accompanying financial statements conform with the accounting standards set forth by the BCRA but may not conform with the accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

5.
Based on our review, we have not become aware of any facts or circumstances that would require making significant changes to the financial statements mentioned in the first paragraph above in order for them to be presented in accordance with accounting standards established by the BCRA and, except for the effect of what is mentioned in the third paragraph, with professional accounting standards effective in Argentina.

6.
With respect to the balance sheet of BANCO MACRO S.A. and BANCO MACRO S.A. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009, and the statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows of BANCO MACRO S.A. and BANCO MACRO S.A. and its subsidiaries for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009, which were presented for comparative purposes, we report that:

a)
On February 11, 2010, we issued an audit report on the financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. and BANCO MACRO S.A. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009, which included a qualified opinion due to differences between the application of the accounting standards established by the BCRA and the professional accounting standards effective in Argentina, which are described and quantified in note 5 to the accompanying financial statements. We have not audited any financial statements as of any date or for any period subsequent to December 31, 2009.

 
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b)
On November 4, 2009, we issued a limited review report on the financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. and BANCO MACRO S.A. and its subsidiaries for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009, which included a qualification due to the differences between the accounting standards established by the BCRA and the professional accounting standards effective in Argentina, which are described and quantified in note 5 to the accompanying financial statements.

7.
In compliance with current legal requirements, we report that:

 
a)
The financial statements mentioned in the first paragraph have been transcribed to the Inventory and Financial Statements book.

 
b)
The financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. were derived from books kept, in their formal aspects, pursuant to current legal requirements and BCRA regulations.

c)
As of September 30, 2010, the liabilities accrued in employee and employer contributions to the National Social Security Administration, as recorded in the Bank’s books, amounted to Ps. 12,854,534, none of which was due as of that date.

City of Buenos Aires,
       November 4, 2010

PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS S.R.L.
C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Vol. 1 – Fo. 13
 
CARLOS M. SZPUNAR
Partner
Certified Public Accountant (U.B.A.)
C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Vol. 192 – Fo. 110
 
 
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

BUSINESS NAME: Banco Macro S.A.

REGISTERED OFFICE:  Sarmiento 447 – City of Buenos Aires

CORPORATE PURPOSE AND MAIN BUSINESS:  Commercial bank

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

REGISTRATION WITH THE PUBLIC REGISTRY OF COMMERCE:  Under No. 1,154 - By-laws book No. 2, Folio 75 dated March 8, 1967

EXPIRATION OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION:  March 8, 2066

REGISTRATION WITH THE IGJ (BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS REGULATORY AGENCY): Under No. 9,777 – Corporations Book No. 119 Volume A, dated October 8, 1996.

SINGLE 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.

 
 

 

Name of the auditor
 
Carlos M. Szpunar
Professional association
  
Pistrelli, Henry Martin y Asociados S.R.L.

BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

     
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
             
ASSETS
           
               
A.
CASH
           
 
Cash on hand
    1,122,535       1,110,141  
 
Due from banks and correspondents
               
 
Central Bank of Argentina
    2,316,189       2,693,319  
 
Local Other
    13,538       11,299  
 
Foreign
    464,928       324,410  
 
Other
    248       237  
        3,917,438       4,139,406  
                   
B.
GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES (Exhibit A)
               
 
Holdings in investment accounts
            659,371  
 
Holdings for trading or financial intermediation
    561,898       67,823  
 
Government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
    1,825,520       1,046,220  
 
Unlisted government securities
    69,980       73,645  
 
Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
    4,662,810       4,565,724  
 
less:  Allowances (Exhibit J)
            (44 )
        7,120,208       6,412,739  
                   
C.
LOANS (Exhibits B, C and D)
               
 
To the non-financial government sector
    277,733       205,817  
 
To the financial sector
               
 
Interfinancing (granted call)
    28,000       50,000  
 
Other financing to Argentine Financial Institutions
    66,081       40,442  
 
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivables
    451       474  
 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
               
 
Overdrafts
    1,649,781       1,348,982  
 
Documents
    1,422,557       1,396,939  
 
Mortgage loans
    800,273       716,390  
 
Pledged loans
    296,066       261,251  
 
Personal loans
    4,338,177       3,400,982  
 
Credit cards
    986,933       893,450  
 
Other (Note 6.1.)
    2,757,412       2,075,770  
 
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivables
    183,161       172,589  
 
less:  Unearned discount
    (21,476 )     (20,466 )
 
less:  Allowances (Exhibit J)
    (379,896 )     (416,233 )
        12,405,253       10,126,387  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

     
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
               
D.
OTHER RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION
           
 
Central Bank of Argentina
    2,113,079       1,259,703  
 
Amounts receivable from spot and forward sales pending settlement
    506,423       1,343  
 
Securities and foreign currency receivable from spot and forward purchases pending settlement
    480,407       592,941  
 
Unlisted corporate bonds (Exhibits B, C and D)
    152,484       30,104  
 
Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    1,390       5,295  
 
Other receivables not covered by debtors classification standards (Note 6.2)
    639,389       547,927  
 
Other receivables covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)
    33,274       38,000  
 
less:  Allowances (Exhibit J)
    (228,563 )     (230,655 )
        3,697,883       2,244,658  
                   
E.
RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL LEASES
               
 
Receivables from financial leases (Exhibits B, C and D)
    226,366       263,942  
 
Accrued interest and adjustments (Exhibits B, C and D)
    4,386       6,069  
 
less: Allowances (Exhibit J)
    (6,336 )     (3,314 )
        224,416       266,697  
                   
F.
INVESTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES  (Exhibit E)
               
 
In financial institutions
    493,524       347,862  
 
Other
    43,129       50,192  
 
less: Allowances (Exhibit J)
    (659 )     (747 )
        535,994       397,307  
                   
G.
OTHER RECEIVABLES
               
 
Receivables from sale of assets (Exhibits B, C and D)
    8,774       12,231  
 
Minimum presumed income tax - Tax Credit
            10,170  
 
Other (Note 6.3.)
    487,407       319,837  
 
Accrued interest and adjustments receivable on receivables from sales of assets (Exhibits B, C and D)
    490       481  
 
Other accrued interest and adjustments receivable
    135          
 
less:  Allowances  (Exhibit J)
    (13,538 )     (13,949 )
        483,268       328,770  
                   
H.
BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Exhibit F)
    391,865       396,645  
                   
I.
OTHER ASSETS   (Exhibit F)
    119,166       112,874  
                   
J.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS  (Exhibit G)
               
 
Goodwill
    104,458       55,045  
 
Organization and development costs
    176,619       147,568  
        281,077       202,613  
                   
K.
ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION
    2,190       2,637  
                   
TOTAL ASSETS
    29,178,758       24,630,733  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

     
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
             
LIABILITIES
           
               
L.
DEPOSITS (Exhibits H and I)
           
 
From the non-financial government sector
    4,472,848       3,046,958  
 
From the financial sector
    10,797       14,046  
 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
               
 
Checking accounts
    3,378,930       2,649,706  
 
Savings accounts
    3,551,646       3,177,739  
 
Time deposits
    7,634,377       7,138,604  
 
Investment accounts
    267,767       52,286  
 
Other (Note 6.4.)
    453,999       396,100  
 
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payables
    54,108       61,213  
        19,824,472       16,536,652  
                   
M.
OTHER LIABILITIES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION
               
 
Central Bank of Argentina (Exhibit I)
               
 
Other
    1,531       1,849  
 
Banks and International Institutions (Exhibit I)
    53,463       219,743  
 
Non-subordinated Corporate Bonds (Note 10. and Exhibit I)
    618,465       601,016  
 
Amounts payable for spot and forward purchases pending settlement
    456,538       540,290  
 
Securities and foreign currency to be delivered under spot and forward sales pending settlement
    2,363,540       1,047,557  
 
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions (Exhibit I)
               
 
Interfinancing - (received call)
    48,000       145,000  
 
Other financing received from Argentine Financial Institutions
    17,722       18,957  
 
Accrued interest payables
    19       78  
 
Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    273          
 
Other (Note 6.5. and Exhibit I)
    653,778       645,582  
 
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payables (Exhibit I)
    41,081       50,383  
        4,254,410       3,270,455  
                   
N.
OTHER LIABILITIES
               
 
Other (Note 6.6.)
    524,625       814,251  
        524,625       814,251  
                   
O.
PROVISIONS (Exhibit J)
    82,369       74,411  
                   
P.
SUBORDINATED CORPORATE BONDS (Note 10. and Exhibit I)
    610,517       572,473  
                   
Q.
ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION
    3,962       3,690  
                   
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    25,300,355       21,271,932  
                   
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (As per related statement)
    3,878,403       3,358,801  
                   
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    29,178,758       24,630,733  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
             
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS
           
             
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
    10,526,208       10,311,074  
                 
Contingent
    4,647,535       4,162,339  
Guarantees received
    4,234,468       3,656,155  
Other not covered by debtors classification standards
    258       359  
Contingent debit-balance contra accounts
    412,809       505,825  
Control
    5,267,026       5,126,009  
Receivables classified as irrecoverable
    782,236       784,046  
Other (Note 6.7.)
    4,224,894       4,080,777  
Control debit-balance contra accounts
    259,896       261,186  
Derivatives
    611,647       1,022,726  
Notional value of put options taken (Note 11.d))
    28,013       25,229  
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset (Note 11.a))
    186,427       461,234  
Interest rate swap (Note 11.b))
    157,362       157,917  
Derivatives debit-balance contra accounts
    239,845       378,346  
                 
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
    10,526,208       10,311,074  
                 
Contingent
    4,647,535       4,162,339  
Other guarantees provided covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)
    74,389       124,324  
Other guarantees provided not covered by debtors classification standards
    130,722       130,826  
Other covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)
    207,698       250,675  
Contingent credit-balance contra accounts
    4,234,726       3,656,514  
Control
    5,267,026       5,126,009  
Checks to be credited
    259,896       261,186  
Control credit-balance contra accounts
    5,007,130       4,864,823  
Derivatives
    611,647       1,022,726  
Notional value of call option sold (Note 11.e))
            22,030  
Notional value of put options sold (Note 11.c))
    53,309       69,900  
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset (Note 11.a))
    186,536       286,416  
Derivatives credit-balance contra account
    371,802       644,380  

The accompanying notes 1 through 22 and exhibits A through L, N, O and the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
 
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STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

     
09/30/2010
   
09/30/2009
 
               
A.
FINANCIAL INCOME
           
 
Interest on cash and due from banks
    242       80  
 
Interest on loans to the financial sector
    7,808       6,346  
 
Interest on overdrafts
    181,375       251,413  
 
Interest on documents
    103,560       148,491  
 
Interest on mortgage loans
    79,384       74,590  
 
Interest on pledged loans
    36,764       43,780  
 
Interest on credit card loans
    132,821       127,587  
 
Interest on financial leases
    31,152       45,880  
 
Interest on other loans
    951,588       784,716  
 
Income from government and private securities, net (Note 6.8.)
    744,731       930,102  
 
Interest on other receivables from financial intermediation
    424       80  
 
Income from guaranteed loans - Presidential Decree No. 1,387/01
    22,209       3,407  
 
CER (Benchmark Stabilization Coefficient) adjustment
    38,502       10,830  
 
CVS (Salary Variation Coefficient) adjustment
    554       543  
 
Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency
    115,452       107,777  
 
Other (Note 6.9.)
    47,454       144,900  
        2,494,020       2,680,522  
                   
B.
FINANCIAL EXPENSE
               
 
Interest on checking accounts
    3,449       11,461  
 
Interest on savings accounts
    13,801       12,411  
 
Interest on time deposits
    660,063       850,457  
 
Interest on interfinancing  received loans (received call)
    3,362       1,190  
 
Interest on other financing from Financial Institutions
    5       3  
 
Interest on other liabilities from financial intermediation
    46,904       62,018  
 
Interest on subordinated bonds
    42,697       40,772  
 
Other interest
    1,414       2,153  
 
CER adjustment
    3,837       3,313  
 
Contribution to Deposit Guarantee Fund
    23,310       20,746  
 
Other (Note 6.10.)
    116,054       92,813  
        914,896       1,097,337  
                   
 
GROSS INTERMEDIATION MARGIN - GAIN
    1,579,124       1,583,185  
                   
C.
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    79,174       126,236  
                   
D.
SERVICE-CHARGE INCOME
               
 
Related to lending transactions
    50,793       35,107  
 
Related to deposits
    541,693       457,470  
 
Other commissions
    22,902       21,441  
 
Other (Note 6.11.)
    232,657       178,972  
        848,045       692,990  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

     
09/30/2010
   
09/30/2009
 
               
E.
SERVICE-CHARGE EXPENSE
           
 
Commissions
    52,398       39,400  
 
Other (Note 6.12.)
    136,939       111,986  
        189,337       151,386  
                   
F.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
               
 
Personnel expenses
    789,996       634,302  
 
Directors' and statutory auditors' fees
    25,288       27,963  
 
Other professional fees
    53,336       42,414  
 
Advertising and publicity
    36,852       29,891  
 
Taxes
    68,290       55,065  
 
Depreciation of equipment
    40,545       37,726  
 
Amortization of organization costs
    28,921       22,532  
 
Other operating expenses (Note 6.13.)
    163,391       142,916  
 
Other
    14,480       15,573  
        1,221,099       1,008,382  
                   
 
NET INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION - GAIN
    937,559       990,171  
                   
G.
OTHER INCOME
               
 
Income from long-term investments
    72,338       107,327  
 
Penalty interest
    20,457       17,469  
 
Recovered loans and allowances reversed
    51,628       34,176  
 
CER adjustments
    85       48  
 
Other (Note 6.14.)
    60,133       35,480  
        204,641       194,500  
                   
H.
OTHER EXPENSE
               
 
Penalty interest and charges payable to the Central Bank of Argentina
    15       8  
 
Charges for other receivables uncollectibility and other allowances
    16,868       16,548  
 
Amortization of differences related to court orders
    12,474       12,450  
 
Depreciation and loss of other assets
    2,989       4,280  
 
Goodwill amortization
    6,792       6,324  
 
Other (Note 6.15.)
    20,571       53,756  
        59,709       93,366  
                   
 
NET INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX - GAIN
    1,082,491       1,091,305  
                   
I.
INCOME TAX (Note 4.)
    346,500       581,210  
                   
 
NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD - GAIN
    735,991       510,095  

The accompanying notes 1 through 22 and exhibits A through L, N, O and the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
09/30/2009
 
                     
Earnings reserved
                   
Changes
 
Capital
stock
   
Stock issuance
premium
   
Adjustments to
Shareholders'
equity
   
Legal
   
Subordinated
Debt
Instruments
   
Voluntary
   
Unappropriated
earnings
   
Total
   
Total
 
                                                       
Balances at the beginning of the fiscal year
    594,485       398,750       4,511       613,753             211       1,747,091       3,358,801       2,821,911  
                                                                       
Own shares reacquired
                                                                  (56,665 )
                                                                       
Distribution of Unappropriated earnings, which was approved by the shareholders’ meeting of April 6, 2010 and May 12, 2009, respectively:
                                                                     
-Legal Earning Reserved
                            150,387                     (150,387 )                
-Cash Dividends
                                                  (208,070 )     (208,070 )     (148,335 )
-Normative Earning Reserved
                                    55,527               (55,527 )                
-Tax on Personal Assets
                                                    (8,319 )     (8,319 )     (10,040 )
                                                                         
Reversal of special reserve from Corporate Bonds
                                    (44,688 )             44,688                  
                                                                         
Net income for the period - Gain
                                                    735,991       735,991       510,095  
                                                                         
Balances at the end of the period
    594,485       398,750       4,511       764,140       10,839       211       2,105,467       3,878,403       3,116,966  

The accompanying notes 1 through 22 and exhibits A through L, N, O and the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
09/30/2009
 
CHANGES IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
           
Cash at beginning of the fiscal year
    4,139,611       3,083,272  
Cash at end of the period
    4,083,122       3,519,404  
                 
Net (Decrease) / Increase
    (56,489 )     436,132  
                 
CAUSES OF CHANGES IN CASH
               
                 
Operating activities
               
Net collections / (payments):
               
Government and private securities
    1,554,729       (824,190 )
Loans
               
To the financial sector
    4,192       53,225  
To the non-financial government sector
    (13,880 )     45,304  
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    (764,363 )     1,301,652  
Other receivables from financial intermediation
    (1,669,132 )     (221,846 )
Receivables from financial leases
    70,412       130,320  
Deposits
               
From the financial sector
    (3,248 )     (10,513 )
From the non-financial government sector
    1,378,339       (478,604 )
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    1,241,616       1,325,011  
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
               
Financing facilities from the financial sector (received calls)
    (100,361 )     41,995  
Others (except liabilities included under financing activities)
    94,032       193,796  
Collections related to service-charge income
    847,169       691,104  
Payments related to service-charge expenses
    (189,567 )     (151,482 )
Administrative expenses paid
    (1,155,808 )     (952,109 )
Payment of organization and development costs
    (54,902 )     (29,201 )
Net collections related to punitive interest
    20,442       17,461  
Differences from payments related to court orders
    (15,545 )     (20,566 )
Collections of dividends from other companies
    19,591       10,437  
Other collections / (payments) related to other income and losses
    55,818       (6,864 )
Net payments from other operating activities
    (178,441 )     (124,618 )
Payment of income tax
    (660,640 )     (251,866 )
                 
Net cash flows generated in operating activities
    480,453       738,446  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
09/30/2009
 
Investing activities
           
Net payments for bank premises and equipment
    (31,330 )     (23,968 )
Net (payments)/collections for other assets
    (7,763 )     2,840  
Payments from purchase of investments in other companies and irrevocable contributions (1)
    (141,856 )        
Collections from sales of investments in other companies
            215  
Other payments for other investing activities
            (669 )
                 
Net cash flows used in investing activities
    (180,949 )     (21,582 )
                 
Financing activities
               
Net payments for:
               
Non-subordinated corporate bonds
    (45,780 )     (97,832 )
Central Bank of Argentina
               
Other
    (318 )     (76,740 )
Banks and International Institutions
    (167,807 )     (31,627 )
Subordinated corporate bonds
    (29,730 )     (28,357 )
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions
    (1,239 )     (4,894 )
Dividend payments
    (208,070 )     (148,335 )
Other payments for financing activities
               
Own shares reacquired
            (56,665 )
                 
Net cash flows used in financing activities
    (452,944 )     (444,450 )
                 
Financial income and holding gains on cash and cash equivalents
    96,951       163,718  
                 
Net (decrease) / increase in cash
    (56,489 )     436,132  

(1) See Note 2.7.

The accompanying notes 1 through 22 and exhibits A through L, N, O and the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of theses financial statements
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

1. 
OVERVIEW OF THE BANK

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

Banco Macro S.A.’s shares have been publicly listed on the BCBA (Buenos Aires Stock Exchange) since November 1994, and in March 24, 2006, it listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange.

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

In December 2001, 2004 and 2006, the Bank acquired control of Banco Bansud S.A., Nuevo Banco Suquía S.A. and Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A. (see note 2.6), respectively. Such entities merged with and into Banco Macro S.A. on December 2003, October 2007 and August 2009, respectively.

During 2006, Banco Macro S.A. acquired 79.84% of the capital stock of Banco del Tucumán S.A., totaling 89.93% of this capital stock in 2007.

Additionally, on September 20, 2010, the Bank acquired 100% of the shares in Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. (see note 2.7).

The Bank currently offers traditional bank products and services to companies, including those operating in regional economies, as well as to individuals, thus reinforcing the Bank's objective to be a multi-services bank.

In addition, the Bank performs certain transactions through its subsidiaries, including mainly Banco del Tucumán S.A., Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A., Macro Bank Limited (an entity organized under the laws of Bahamas), Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa, Sud Inversiones & Análisis S.A. and Macro Fondos S.G.F.C.I.S.A.

2.
BANK OPERATIONS

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 term of five years since January 1, 1996, as the Provincial Government’s exclusive financial agent, as well as revenue collection and obligation payment agent.

In addition, on November 25, 1999, and on December 28, 2006, extensions to such agreement were agreed upon, making it currently effective through December 31, 2019.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the deposits of the Misiones Provincial Government amounted to 973,977 and 458,678 (including 66,423 and 61,159 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 term of ten years since March 1, 1996, as the Provincial Government’s exclusive financial agent, as well as revenue collection and obligation payment agent.

In addition, on February 22, 2005, such agreement was extended through March 1, 2016.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the deposits of the Salta Provincial Government amounted to 825,049 and 259,912 (including 108,844 and 111,370 related to court deposits), respectively.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

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.

Additionally, on April 29, 2005, such agreement was extended through November 4, 2014.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the deposits of the Jujuy Provincial Government amounted to 498,548 and 347,028 (including 59,736 and 54,815 related to court deposits), respectively.

2.4.
Banco del Tucumán S.A.

According to the service agreement signed on August 15, 2001, Banco del Tucumán S.A. will act as the exclusive financial agent of the Tucumán Provincial Government until 2011. It also acts as the exclusive financial agent of the Municipality of San Miguel del Tucumán.

In addition, on June 30, 2010, the service agreement was extended through July 8, 2021.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the deposits held by the Tucumán Provincial Government and the Municipality of San Miguel del Tucumán in Banco del Tucumán S.A. amounted to 1,153,403 and 426,832 (including 311,841 and 271,381 related to court deposits), respectively.

2.5.
Uniones Transitorias de Empresas (joint ventures)

 
a)
Banco Macro S.A. - Siemens Itron Business Services S.A.

On April 7, 1998, the Bank entered into a joint venture agreement with Siemens Itron Business Services S.A. in which each holds a 50% equity interest, whereby a provincial data processing center would be provided to manage tax-related issues, to modernize tax collection systems and procedures in the Province of Salta, and to manage and perform the recovery of taxes and municipal assessments payable.

 
b)
Banco Macro Bansud S.A. - Montamat & Asociados S.R.L.

On October 22, 2004, the Bank entered into an UTE (joint venture) agreement with Montamat & Asociados S.R.L under the name “BMB M&A – Unión Transitoria de Empresas”, in which each hold a 50% equity interest. The purpose of such agreement is to render audit services related to oil and gas royalties and fiscal easements in the province of Salta to optimize tax collection in such province.

 
c)
Banco Macro S.A. – Gestiva S.A.

On May 4, 2010, the creation of a joint venture between the Bank and Gestiva S.A. was approved under the name “Banco Macro S.A. – Gestiva S.A. – Unión Transitoria de Empresas” jointly controlled on a 50-50% basis.  The purpose of such joint venture is to provide a comprehensive tax processing and management system for the province of Misiones, its administration and collection of taxes thereof.

As of September 30, 2010, and December 31, 2009, the net assets of such joint ventures recorded in the Bank’s financial statements through the proportionate consolidation method amounted to 7,762 and 3,996, respectively.

Also, as of September 30, 2010, and 2009, the net income recorded through the method mentioned in the previous paragraph, amounted to 12,669 and 7,059, respectively.
 
 
2.6.
Merger of Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A.

On March 19, 2009, the Boards of Directors of Banco Macro S.A. and Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A. entered into a “Preliminary merger agreement", which established the incorporation of the latter to Banco Macro S.A. retroactively as from January 1, 2009, on the basis of the financial statements of such banks as of December 31, 2008 (see also note 7.1.e)).

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

On May 27, 2009, the General Regular and Special Shareholders’ Meetings of Banco Macro S.A. and Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A., respectively, approved such preliminary merger agreement, as well as the consolidated special balance sheet for merger purposes as of December 31, 2008, and the exchange ratio. Furthermore, Banco Macro S.A.’s Shareholders’ Meeting, mentioned above, approved the capital stock increase through the issuance of 1,147,887 common registered Class B shares with a face value of Ps. 1, each entitled to one vote, to be delivered to the minority shareholders of the absorbed bank (Sud Inversiones & Análisis S.A. and Macro Securities S.A. Sociedades de Bolsa).

Subsequently, the BCBA, the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) and the CNV (Argentine Securities Commission), authorized the abovementioned merger, which was registered with the IGJ (Business Associations Regulatory Agency). Additionally, the CNV and the BCBA authorized the public offering of shares to be delivered to the minority shareholders of former Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A.

Finally, on August 18, 2009, the BCRA reported Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A.’s merger with and into Banco Macro S.A.

In September 2009, the shares issued were accredited to the minority shareholders of the bank merged with and into the Bank. Additionally, during October 2009, Sud Inversiones & Análisis S.A. and Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa sold those shares.

 
2.7.
Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A

On March 30, 2010, the Bank entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the shares of Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A.

On September 9, 2010, the BCRA issued Resolution 198/2010 whereby it stated that there are no objections for Banco Macro S.A. to acquire 100% of Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. capital stock and to transfer 1% thereof to Sud Inversiones y Análisis S.A. and 1% to Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa, so as to avoid falling in one of the grounds for dissolution provided for in section 94(8), Business Associations Law (dissolution of the company because the number of partners decreases to one).

On September 20, 2010, 100% of the capital stock of Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. was transferred to the Bank, which paid USD 23.3 million, out of which, USD 10.4 million is related to a guaranteed amount, as provided in the purchase agreement mentioned above.

As of such date, Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A’s assets and liabilities amounted to 403,686 and 368,034, respectively; consequently, shareholders' equity amounted to 35,652. Therefore, the Bank booked a positive goodwill amounting to 56,205, which arises from the difference between the total price of the transaction and Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A.’s shareholders’ equity as of such date, which will be amortized in ten years pursuant to BCRA rules.

On September 22, 2010, the Bank made an irrevocable capital contribution of 50,000 to Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. as provided in Resolution No. 443 of the SEFyC (Financial Institutions and Foreign Exchange Regulatory Agency) dated September 15, 2010.
 
Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. has a broad customer and corporate base that will allow the credit card business volume to be increased in an area where the Bank considers appropriate to expand its course of business.

At the date of issuance of these financial statements, the National Commission of Competition Defense  has not issued in this respect.

3.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

These financial statements, which are taken from the Bank’s books of account, are stated in thousands of Argentine pesos and have been prepared in accordance with BCRA rules.

The preparation of financial statements requires the Bank to make, in certain cases, estimates to determine the book values of assets and liabilities, income, expenses and contingencies, as well as the disclosure thereof, as of each date of accounting information filing. The Bank´s records are based on the best estimate regarding the probability of occurrence of different future events and, therefore, the final amount may differ from such estimates, which may have a positive or negative impact on future periods.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
3.1.
Comparative information

As required under BCRA rules, the balance sheet as of September 30, 2010, and supplementary information are presented comparatively with those of the prior fiscal year, while the statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010, are presented comparatively with those of the same period in the prior fiscal year.

By means of Communiqués “A” 5047, “A” 5094 as supplemented, the BCRA introduced amendments to the valuation and disclosure methods applicable to financial leases and to the disclosure methods for holdings of government securities issued in Argentine pesos, resulting from reverse repurchase agreements executed with the BCRA, respectively. As a result, certain accounts and items on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2009, and on the statements of income and cash flows for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009, as well as certain supplementary information, were reclassified due to the application of such communiqués and had no impact whatsoever on shareholders’ equity or income (loss) in prior years.

 
3.2.
Restatement into constant pesos

Professional accounting standards in Argentina establish that the financial statements should be stated in constant pesos. In a monetary stability context, the nominal currency is used as constant currency; however, during inflationary or deflationary periods, financial statements are required to be stated in constant currency as of the latest balance sheet date, recognizing the variations in the domestic wholesale price index (domestic WPI) published by the INDEC (Argentine Institute of Statistics and Censuses), in conformity with the restatement method under Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE) Technical Resolution No. 6.

The Bank’s financial statements reflect the changes in the peso purchasing power through February 28, 2003, under Presidential Decree No. 664/03, IGJ General Resolution No. 4/2003, CNV General Resolution No. 441, and BCRA Communiqué “A” 3,921. Professional accounting standards provide that the restatement method established by Technical Resolution No. 6 should have been discontinued since October 1, 2003. The effects of not having recognized the changes in the peso purchasing power through such date have not been material to the financial statements taken as a whole.

 
3.3.
Valuation methods

The main valuation methods used to prepare these financial statements were:

 
a) 
Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency:

The assets and liabilities denominated 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 the period and the year, respectively. Additionally, assets and liabilities denominated in other foreign currencies were translated at the exchange rate communicated by the Central Bank´s dealing room. Foreign exchange differences were recorded in the statement of income for those dates.

 
b) 
Government and private securities:

 
b.1)
Listed:

 
i.
Holdings in special investment accounts: in accordance with the provisions of BCRA Communiqués “A” 4,676, 4,861 of June 5, 2007, and October 30, 2008, as supplemented, the Bank chose to classify certain holdings as of December 31, 2009 as “Special investment accounts”. Those holdings were valued at the acquisition cost defined in such communiqués, increased by the accrual of the internal rate of return as from the date of inclusion in this classification, net of the contra account, as further described below.

When the market value of each security were lower than the book value, the accrual of the internal rate of return and the CER was recorded in a contra balance sheet account created for this purpose, until the book value equals the market value. This contra account was recognized in the income statement when the market value of the securities is above their book value.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

In accordance with BCRA Communiqué “A” 5,024, the holdings of Argentine government securities and BCRA monetary regulation instruments recorded under this valuation system should be reversed and booked at market value, by at least 25% at the end of each calendar quarter in 2010. Therefore, the offset account should be reversed proportionately in due time. As of the date of these financial statements, all of the holdings were reversed.

 
ii.
Holdings for trading or financial intermediation, repo transactions and instruments issued by BCRA: they were valued at the quoted price of each security effective at the last business day of the period and the year, respectively. Differences in quoted market values were recorded in the statement of income for the period and fiscal year, respectively.

 
b.2)
Unlisted:

 
i.
Unlisted government securities: they were valued in accordance with BCRA Communiqué “A” 4,898. Such communiqué, that specifically develops valuation method for certain assistance to the non-financial government sector, sets comparisons of market, present and book values, as the case may be, as well as the potential use of contra accounts.

In particular, in the case of holdings of government securities without volatility published and included on the list of present values published by BCRA, Communiqué “A” 4,898 provides that they should be valued at the higher of the present value published by the BCRA and the book value as of January 31, 2009, net of interest collected after such date and the related contra account, as further described below (book value).

When the present value of these holdings is lower than their book value, the accrual of interest and, if applicable, of the adjustment resulting from applying CER will be recorded, on an accumulated basis, in an contra account created to such end until the book value equals the present value, and such contra account is reversed into income when the present value exceeds the book value of those holdings.

The present values published by BCRA are based on the yield curve for securities related to the same type of instrument, with normal and usual quoted price and of similar duration, according to the methodology published by such institution.

 
ii.
Instruments issued by BCRA: they were valued at their cost value increased exponentially by their internal rate of return, as provided by BCRA Communiqué “A” 4,414.

 
c)
Guaranteed loans – Presidential Decree No. 1,387/01:

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, they were valued in accordance with BCRA Communiqué “A” 4,898. Such communiqué, that specifically develops valuation method for certain loans to the non-financial government sector, sets comparisons of market, present and book values, as the case may be, as well as the potential use of contra accounts.

Particularly, in the case of guaranteed loans issued by the Argentine Government under Decree No. 1387/01, Communiqué “A” 4,898, establishes that they should be valued at the higher of the present value published by the BCRA and the book value as of January 31, 2009, net of interest collected after such date and the related offset account (book value) as further explained in note 3.3.b.2).i.

 
d)
Interest accrual:

Interest has been accrued according to a compound interest formula in the period in which it was generated, except interest on transactions in foreign currency and those whose maturity does not exceed 92 days, on which interest has been accrued according to a simple interest formula.

The Bank suspends the interest accrual whenever loan payments are not settled (generally, after 90 days) or when the recoverability of the collection of principal or interest accrued is doubtful. Accrued interest is considered part of the loan balance when determining the allowances for loan losses. Afterwards, interest is only recognized on a cash basis.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
e)
CER accrual:

Receivables and payables have been indexed by the CER, wherever applicable, as follows:

 
e.1)
Holdings in special investment accounts and unlisted government securities: as explained in note 3.3.b.1).i and 3.3.b.2)i, respectively.

 
e.2)
Guaranteed loans: as explained in note 3.3.c).

 
e.3)
Other loans and receivables from sale of assets: they were adjusted according to Communiqué “A” 3,507, and supplementary regulations, which established that payments made until September 30, 2002, were to be made under the original conditions of each transaction and would be considered prepayments. Since February 3, 2002, principal was adjusted by the CER through period-end and year-end, where applicable.

 
e.4)
Deposits and other assets and liabilities: they were adjusted by CER as of the last business day of the period and year, respectively.

 
f)
Allowance for loan losses and provision for contingent commitments:

These provisions have been calculated based on the estimated uncollectibility risk of the Bank's credit portfolio, which, among other factors, results from the evaluation of the degree of debtors compliance and the guarantee/security supporting the respective transactions, considering BCRA Communiqué “A” 2,950, as supplemented, and the Bank’s provisioning policies.

When loans covered by specific allowances are settled or generate a reversal of the allowances recorded in the current period, and in cases where the allowances set in prior years exceed what is considered necessary, the excess allowance is reversed with effects on income for the current period.

The recovery of receivables previously classified under Debit-balance control memorandum accounts - Receivables classified as irrecoverable are charged directly to income.

The Bank assesses the credit risk related to possible commitments and determines the appropriate amount of allowances to be recorded. The allowances related to amounts recorded in memorandum accounts - contingent commitments are included under “Provisions”.

 
g)
Loans and deposits of government securities:

They were valued at the quoted price of each security effective on the last business day of each period and year, respectively, plus the related accrued interest. Differences in quoted market values were recorded in the statement of income as of those dates.

 
h) 
Other receivables from financial intermediation and Other liabilities from financial intermediation:

 
h.1)
Amounts receivable from spot and forward sales pending settlement and amounts payable for spot and forward purchases pending settlement:

They were valued based on the prices agreed upon for each transaction, plus related premiums accrued through the end of each period and year, respectively.

 
h.2)
Securities and foreign currency to be received for spot and forward purchases pending settlement and to be delivered for spot and forward sales pending settlement:

 
i.
Listed: they were valued at the effective quoted prices for each of them on the last business day of each period and year, respectively. Differences in quoted market values were recorded in the statement of income as of those dates.

 
ii.
Unlisted: they were valued as provided by BCRA Communiqué “A” 4,414, at their cost value increased exponentially by their internal rate of return.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
h.3)
Debt securities and certificates of participation in financial trusts:

i.
Debt securities: they were valued as provided by BCRA Communiqué “A” 4,414, at their cost value increased exponentially by their internal rate of return, translated into pesos pursuant to the method described in note 3.3.a), as the case may be.

 
ii.
Certificates of participation in the Fideicomiso Financiero Suquía and Fideicomiso Financiero Bisel financial trust: they were valued based on the cost paid by of former Nuevo Banco Suquía S.A. and former Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A., respectively, plus interest accrued, net of the redemptions made by the abovementioned bank, in its capacity as beneficiary of the certificates of participation. As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, an allowance was booked for the full amounts receivable booked on account of such certificates, as they were deemed unrecoverable.

 
iii.
Other certificates of participation: they were stated at amortized value increased, as the case may be, by interest accrued until the last business day of each period and year, respectively, translated into Argentine pesos according to the method described in note 3.3.a), as the case may be.

The values recorded, net of allowances recorded, do not exceed the recoverable values from the respective trusts.

 
h.4)
Unlisted corporate bonds purchased:

They were valued by the accrual method based on their internal rate of return, as provided by BCRA Communiqué "A" 4,414 and supplementary regulations.

 
h.5)
Non-subordinated corporate bonds issued:

They were valued at the amount due for principal and interest accrued as of period-end and year-end, respectively, translated into pesos pursuant to the method described in note 3.3.a), as the case may be.

 
i)
Receivables from financial leases:

In accordance with BCRA Communiqué “A” 5047, as supplemented, they were valued according to the discounted value of the sum of minimum installments pending collection (excluding any contingent installments), from the previously agreed residual value and the purchase options, for the financial lease agreements in which the Bank acts as lessor. The discounted value is calculated by applying the imputed interest rate of each lease agreement. Such criterion does not differ substantially from the one used up to the effective date of the communiqué mentioned above.

As of September 30, 2010, and December 31, 2009, the effective financial lease agreements do not represent significant amounts with respect to the total financing granted by the Bank. Additionally, their characteristics are among the usual ones for this kind of transactions, and there are no differentiating issues of any kind compared with the transactions agreed on the Argentina financial market. These transactions are distributed among the Bank’s customers and there are no pre-established contingent installments or automatic renewal clauses.

 
j)
Investments in other companies:

 
j.1)
In controlled financial institutions, supplementary and authorized activities: they were valued by the equity method.

 
j.2)
In non-controlled financial institutions, supplementary and authorized activities:

 
i.
In pesos: they were valued at acquisition cost, plus the nominal value of share-dividends received, restated as explained in note 3.2.

 
ii.
In foreign currency: they were valued at the acquisition cost in foreign currency, plus the nominal value of share-dividends received, translated into pesos in accordance with the criterion stated in note 1. to the consolidated financial statements.

Such net values do not exceed the values calculated by the equity method on the basis of the latest financial statements published by the companies.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
j.3)
In other non-controlled companies: they were valued at acquisition cost, plus the nominal value of share-dividends received, restated as described in note 3.2., net of allowances for impairment in value. Such net values do not exceed the values calculated by the equity method on the basis of the latest financial statements published by the companies.

 
k)
Bank premises and equipment and other assets:

They were valued at their acquisition cost, restated as explained in note 3.2., less the related accumulated depreciation calculated based on their estimated useful life using the straight line method.

 
l)
Intangible assets:

 
l.1)
Goodwill and organization and development costs (except differences due to court orders – Nondeductible for the determination of the computable equity): they were valued at their cost, restated as explained in note 3.2., less the related accumulated amortization, calculated under the straight line method over their estimated useful life.

 
l.2)
Differences due to court orders (amparos) – Nondeductible for the determination of the computable equity: represent the difference between the amount of the original foreign currency translated at the exchange rate applied upon payment of the recursos de amparo (constitutional rights protection actions) and the amount recorded under BCRA rules (converted into Argentine pesos at the Ps. 1.4 to USD 1 exchange rate, or its equivalent in other currencies, plus CER). Additionally, and as disclosed in BCRA Communiqué “A” 3,916, since April 2003 the sums related to the amounts paid are amortized straight line over 60 months.

In addition, the BCRA informed the Bank through a notice dated August 4, 2008, that the permission established by Communiqué “A” 3,916 (allowing the difference between the amount of the “amparos” and the amounts recorded as liabilities to be capitalized as intangible assets) is applicable only to such differences which were actually paid.

 
m)
Valuation of derivatives:

 
m.1) 
Put options sold on Boden 2012 and 2013 coupons: such options were valued at the exchange value of the bonds plus interest and the CER adjustment accrued on the last business day of each period-end and year- end, respectively.

 
m.2) 
Interest rate swap: this included the equivalent in pesos of the notional value in relation to which the Bank agreed to pay / charge a variable rate and charge / pay a fixed rate.

 
m.3) 
Forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset: they were valued at the quoted price of the underlying assets upon maturity, effective on the last business day of the period and fiscal year, respectively. Differences in quoted market values were recorded in the statement of income as of the period and fiscal year, respectively.

 
m.4) 
Put options purchased / call options sold: valued at the agreed-upon exercise price.

See also note 11.

 
n)
Severance payments:

The Bank charges these payments directly to expenses.

 
o)
Provisions included in liabilities:

The Bank carries certain contingent liabilities related to current or future claims, lawsuits and other proceedings, including those related to labor and other obligations. Liabilities are recorded when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and whenever such costs may be reasonably estimated.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)
 
 
p)
Subordinated corporate bonds:
 
They were valued at the amount due for principal and interest accrued as of each period-end and year-end, respectively, translated into pesos pursuant to the method described in note 3.3.a).

 
q)
Shareholders’ equity accounts:

 
q.1)
They are restated as explained in note 3.2., except for the Capital Stock account which has been kept at its original value. The adjustment resulting from its restatement as explained in note 3.2., was included in the Adjustments to Shareholders’ Equity account.

 
q.2)
The purchase cost of own shares reaquired was debited to the “Unappropriated earnings” account. Furthermore, the face value of such shares was reclassified from “Outstanding shares” to “Shares in treasury". The decrease in own shares reacquired as a result of the capital decrease was credited against unappropriated retained earnings (see also note 9.).

 
r)
Statement-of-income accounts:

 
r.1)
The accounts comprising monetary transactions occurred in the period ended September 30, 2010, and 2009 (financial income (expense), service-charge income (expense), provision for loan losses, administrative expenses, among others) were computed at their historical amounts on a monthly accrual basis.

 
r.2)
Accounts reflecting the effects on income from the sale, retirement or consumption of non-monetary assets were computed on the basis of the amounts of such assets, which were restated as mentioned in note 3.2.

 
r.3)
The income (loss) from equity interests in subsidiaries were computed on the basis of such companies’ income (loss).
 
3.4.
Statement of cash flows and cash equivalents

The Bank considers “cash and cash equivalents” to include the following accounts: Cash and Government and private securities which mature less than 90 days as from their date of acquisition. As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, such securities total 165,684 and 205, respectively, while as of September 30, 2009, the Bank did not record securities under this condition.

4.
INCOME TAX AND MINIMUM PRESUMED INCOME TAX

The Bank calculates income tax by applying the effective 35% rate to the estimated taxable income for each period, without considering the effect of temporary differences between book and taxable income.

In 1998, Law No. 25,063 established minimum presumed income tax for a ten-year term. At present, after subsequent extensions, such tax is effective through December 30, 2019. This tax is supplementary to income tax, while the latter is levied on the taxable income for the year, minimum presumed income tax is a minimum levy assessment by applying the 1% over the 20% of certain assets as provided by the law for financial institutions. Therefore, the Bank’s tax obligation for each year will be equal to the higher of these taxes. However, if minimum presumed income tax exceeds income tax in a given tax year, such excess may be computed as a payment on account of any income tax in excess of minimum presumed income tax that may occur in any of the following ten years, once accumulated net operating losses (NOLs) have been used.

As of September 30, 2010, and 2009, the Bank accrued an income tax expense of 346,500 and 581,210, respectively; hence, no minimum presumed income tax should be assessed for such periods (see also note 6.6.).

Additionally, as of September 30, 2010, the Bank made income tax prepayments for 291,633 for the 2010 tax year, which were recorded in the Other receivables account.

Furthermore, as of September 30, 2010, and 2009, subsidiary Banco del Tucumán S.A. estimated income tax in the amount of 31,500 and 28,050, respectively; hence, no minimum presumed income tax should be assessed. In addition, as of September 30, 2010, it capitalized income tax prepayments in the amount of 17,470 for the 2010 tax year, which were recorded in the Other receivables account.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

As of September 30, 2010, and December 31, 2009, the subsidiary Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. did not book the income tax accrual as a result of carrying NOLs amounting to 1,039 and 24,796, respectively, as of such dates.  And it booked a minimum presumed income tax accrual which amounted to 691 and 925 respectively, as of such dates.  Additionally,  as of the date of these financial statements, the subsidiary carries a minimum presumed income tax credit amounting to 3,794, which is fully provisioned, and prepayments amounting to 336, related to fiscal year 2010, which were booked in the other receivables accounts.

5.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BCRA RULES AND THE APPLICABLE ARGENTINE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Through Resolution CD No. 93/2005, the CPCECABA (Professional Council in Economic Sciences of the City of Buenos Aires) adopted technical resolutions and interpretations issued by FACPCE governing board through April 1, 2005. Subsequently, the CPCECABA, through Resolutions 42/2006, 34 and 85/2008, and 25 and 52/2009, approved Technical Resolutions Nos. 23 through 27, respectively.  In this regard, Technical Resolutions No. 26 and 27 will be effective for the annual or interim-period financial statements for the fiscal years beginning January 1, 2011. Additionally, on October 1, 2010, the FACPCE approved Technical Resolution No. 28, which, as of the date of issuance of these financial statements,  has not been approved by the CPCECABA.

These professional accounting standards differ, in certain valuation and disclosure aspects, from BCRA rules. The differences between those standards, which the Bank deemed significant to these financial statements, are as follows. The consolidated figures were adjusted by the Bank’s equity interest in each one of the consolidated entities, based on the percentage of equity interest mentioned in note 1 to the consolidated financial statements:

 
5.1.
Valuation standards

The main items with differences in valuation matters as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, are as follows:

   
Adjustments under professional accounting standards
 
   
Stand-Alone financial statements
   
Consolidated financial statements
 
   
To equity
   
To income
   
To equity
   
To income
 
Item
 
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
   
09/30/2010
   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
   
09/30/2010
 
Government securities and assistance to the government sector (a)
                                   
Holdings in special investment accounts
          237,913       (237,913 )           237,913       (237,913 )
Holdings of unlisted government securities
    10,590       6,446       4,144       15,411       9,160       6,251  
Unlisted instruments issued by the Central Bank
    (10,542 )     (3,470 )     (7,072 )     (10,534 )     (2,392 )     (8,142 )
Guaranteed loans – Presidential Decree No. 1,387/01
    (3,617 )     8,817       (12,434 )     (3,625 )     8,805       (12,430 )
                                                 
Business combinations (b)
                                               
Acquisition of Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A.
    (121,296 )     (127,663 )     6,367       (121,296 )     (127,663 )     6,367  
Other
    (60,237 )     (69,547 )     9,310       (60,237 )     (69,547 )     9,310  
Investments in other companies (c)
    9,254       9,621       (367 )                        
Intangible Assets – Organization and Development Costs (d)
    (52,068 )     (48,998 )     (3,070 )     (53,106 )     (50,378 )     (2,728 )
Deferred assets – Income tax (e)
    80,138       39,446       40,692       85,609       46,667       38,942  
Other assets (f)
    1,105       2,832       (1,727 )     1,105       2,832       (1,727 )
Liabilities - Provisions (g)
    (52,185 )     (51,413 )     (772 )     (52,185 )     (51,413 )     (772 )
Total
    (198,858 )     3,984       (202,842 )     (198,858 )     3,984       (202,842 )
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
a)
Government securities and assistance to government sector: they are valued in accordance with the regulations and standards issued by the Argentine Government and BCRA described in notes 3.3.b.1)i, 3.3.b.2) and 3.3.c). According to professional accounting standards, those holdings booked in special investment accounts for which the Bank does not show intention of keeping through their maturity and holdings of unlisted government securities and instruments issued by the BCRA, should be valued at their market value, whereas holdings of guaranteed loans should be valued at their present value. Additionally, effective loan-loss provisioning regulations issued by BCRA establish that receivables from the nonfinancial government sector are not subject to loan-loss provisioning, whereas professional accounting standards require receivables to be compared with their recoverable value every time financial statements are prepared.

 
b)
Business combinations: under the standards set forth by BCRA, business acquisitions are recorded according to the book values of the acquired company. Consequently, the difference between the purchase price and its interest valued by the equity method in the books of the acquirer, is recorded as positive goodwill (when the purchase price is higher than the interest valued by the equity method) or negative goodwill (when the purchase price is lower than the interest valued by the equity method), as the case may be. If goodwill is positive, BCRA standards establish that such goodwill should be amortized under the straight-line method based on an estimated useful life of ten years. If goodwill is negative, BCRA Communiqué “A” 3,984 establishes specific amortization methods; the maximum amortization allowed per annum is 20%.

According to professional accounting standards effective in Argentina, business combinations are recorded based on the market values of the acquired company’s identifiable net assets. Consequently, the difference between the purchase price and the identifiable net asset measurement value is recorded as positive or negative goodwill, as the case may be. If goodwill is positive, such goodwill (i) will depreciate systematically throughout the estimated useful life and (ii) will be compared with its recoverable value as of each year-end. If goodwill is negative, such goodwill will be allocated to income (loss) in accordance with the changes in the specific circumstances that created such negative goodwill.

 
c)
Subsidiaries, Banco del Tucumán S.A. and Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A., prepared its financial statements in conformity with BCRA rules, which differ from professional accounting standards.
 
 
d)
Intangible assets: the Bank and its subsidiaries capitalized under “Intangible Assets” net of the related amortization amounts, the foreign exchange differences related to the reimbursement of certain deposits in foreign currency converted to pesos and the effect of court deposits dollarization. According to professional accounting standards, the above mentioned amounts are charged to expense and the book value of surpluses paid should decrease to their recoverable value. As of the date of issuance of the accompanying financial statements, the existing evidence does not support that the book value of such assets is fully or partially recoverable.

 
e)
Income tax: The Bank and its subsidiaries determine income tax applying the effective rate to the estimated taxable income, without considering the effect of the temporary differences between book and taxable income. According to professional accounting standards, income tax should be booked following deferred tax method, recognizing (as a receivable or payable) the tax effect of temporary differences between book and tax valuation of assets and liabilities, and subsequently charging them to income for the years in which such differences are reversed, considering the possibility of using net operating losses (NOLs) in the future.

 
f)
The Bank recorded interest rate swap agreements in conformity with the BCRA accounting standards under memorandum accounts. According to professional accounting standards effective in Argentina, the measurement of derivative financial instruments should be made at their net realizable value if they have quoted prices, or lacking this, using mathematical models that are appropriate in relation to the instrument’s characteristics and which use data that can be verified.

 
g)
The Bank books the effects of the Argentine Supreme Court rulings dated December 27, 2006, and August 28, 2007, upon payment of such precautionary measures, in conformity with Central Bank indications in the notice dated August 4, 2008. According to professional accounting standards, the Bank should have recorded a liability related to this item.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

If professional accounting standards would have been applied, the Bank’s shareholders' equity as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, would have decreased by around 198,858 and increased by around 3,984, respectively. Consequently, income for the periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, would have decreased by 202,842 and increased by 537,342, respectively.

 
5.2.
Disclosure standards

 
a)
The Bank did not classify its assets and liabilities as current or noncurrent based on the time they are expected to be turned into cash or cash equivalents or on the time when the latter become due and payable, as required by professional accounting standards.

 
b)
The Bank did not disclose the income tax accrual offset by income tax prepayments. As required by professional accounting standards, the related items should be disclosed net when offsetting them in the future is legally possible and the entity is either intending or under an obligation to do so.

 
c)
The Bank keeps under Intangible assets, positive goodwills (related to Banco del Tucumán S.A., Banco Privado de inversions S.A. and the merger of Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A.), and as of December 31, 2009 under Provisions, a negative goodwill (related to the merger of Nuevo Banco Suquía S.A.). According to professional accounting standards, considering the statements in note 5.1.e), such goodwills should be disclosed under Goodwill.

 
d)
There are differences between the cash flows information disclosed and the requirements established by the professional accounting standards.

 
e)
The Bank has not presented the information on earnings per share, certain information about goodwill, related parties or other reporting requirements for nonbanking institutions.
 
6.
BREAKDOWN OF THE ITEMS INCLUDED IN “OTHERS” AND MAIN SUBACCOUNTS

The breakdown of the “Other” account in the balance sheet and statement of income is as follows:

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 

 
6.1)
Loans - Other

Other loans
    1,796,697       1,525,768  
Export financing and prefinancing
    960,457       540,447  
Documentary credits
    258       86  
Government securities
            9,469  
      2,757,412       2,075,770  

 
6.2)
Other receivables from financial intermediation - Other receivables not covered by debtor classification standards

Certificates of participation in financial trusts
    347,405       340,411  
Debt securities in financial trusts
    291,701       206,787  
Other
    283       729  
      639,389       547,927  


 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 

 
6.3)
Other receivables – Other

Tax prepayments
    298,929       162,099  
Sundry receivables
    93,361       93,222  
Advanced payments
    42,760       17,489  
Security deposits
    42,019       38,107  
Other
    10,338       8,920  
      487,407       319,837  

 
6.4)
Deposits - Other

Expired time deposits
    292,644       259,948  
Unemployment fund for workers of the construction industry
    90,250       75,323  
Attachments
    33,755       30,927  
Special deposits related to inflows of foreign funds
    4,051       7,440  
Security deposits
    2,143       2,158  
Other
    31,156       20,304  
      453,999       396,100  

 
6.5)
Other liabilities from financial intermediation - Other

Other payment orders pending settlement
    119,155       114,204  
Other withholdings and additional withholdings
    108,055       94,870  
Purchase financing payables
    95,239       90,529  
Collections and other transactions on account and behalf of others
    89,895       70,084  
Purchase of preferred shares of former Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A.- SEDESA (see note 7.1.e))
    77,500       74,519  
Miscellaneous not subject to minimum cash requirements
    55,103       126,561  
Miscellaneous subject to minimum cash requirements
    40,295       18,718  
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement
    35,922       26,363  
Other
    32,614       29,734  
      653,778       645,582  

 
6.6)
Other Liabilities - Other

Taxes payable
    401,818       682,215  
Salaries and payroll taxes payable
    49,529       51,366  
Miscellaneous payables
    47,969       50,942  
Withholdings on salaries
    12,702       14,030  
Prepayment for the sale of assets
    12,607       13,767  
Other
            1,931  
      524,625       814,251  


 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 

 
6.7)
Memorandum accounts – Debit-balance accounts – Control – Other

Checks and securities in custody
    2,696,451       2,748,731  
Checks not yet collected
    714,289       587,927  
Managed portfolios (see note 12)
    362,115       375,029  
Checks and securities to be debited
    350,508       259,096  
Checks and securities to be collected
    101,531       109,994  
      4,224,894       4,080,777  

   
09/30/2010
   
09/30/2009
 

 
6.8)
Financial income – Net income from government and private securities

Net income from government securities
    716,213       818,984  
Net income from participation in financial trusts
    21,501       28,453  
Other
    7,017       82,665  
      744,731       930,102  

 
6.9)
Financial income – Other

Interest on loans for export prefinancing and financing
    20,768       55,539  
Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements with the financial sector
    16,274       58,832  
Other
    10,412       30,529  
      47,454       144,900  

 
6.10)
Financial expense – Other

Turnover tax
    104,929       89,938  
Premiums on repurchase agreements with the financial sector
    6,131       2,448  
Other
    4,994       427  
      116,054       92,813  

 
6.11)
Service-charge income - Other

Debit and credit card income
    145,901       116,053  
Service commissions – joint ventures (see note 2.5)
    20,164       11,150  
Rental of safe deposit boxes
    19,251       14,479  
Other
    47,341       37,290  
      232,657       178,972  


 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

   
09/30/2010
   
09/30/2009
 

6.12)
Service-charge expense - Other

Debit and credit card expense
    54,477       44,737  
Turnover tax
    27,276       24,858  
Collection agreements
    20,591       18,519  
Loan origination fees
    17,504       7,435  
Other
    17,091       16,437  
      136,939       111,986  

 
6.13)
Administrative expenses – Other operating expenses

Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses
    52,511       47,072  
Security services
    39,189       30,854  
Electric power and communications
    32,115       29,207  
Leases
    26,495       23,170  
Stationery and office supplies
    6,787       7,722  
Insurance
    6,294       4,891  
      163,391       142,916  

 
6.14)
Other income – Other

Other adjustments and interest on other receivables
    6,093       8,003  
Services provided to Banco del Tucumán S.A.
    4,402       4,133  
Gain on transactions or sale of bank premises and equipment, and other assets
    4,130       5,385  
Other
    45,508       17,959  
      60,133       35,480  

 
6.15)
Other expense – Other

Donations
    5,250       2,800  
Turnover tax
    2,248       1,565  
Income (loss) from assignment of guaranteed loans
            19,897  
Other
    13,073       29,494  
      20,571       53,756  

7.
RESTRICTED ASSETS

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 
7.1)
Government and private securities:

 
a)
Secured Bonds under Presidential Decree No. 1,579/02 for 35,548 and 24,945 (face value of 24,400), respectively, provided as security for the loan received from Banco de Inversión y Comercio Exterior S.A. (BICE) to finance the "Paso San Francisco" public work, in accordance with the note sent by the Bank on November 5, 2002, BICE's reply dated November 18, 2002, and the security agreement covering the abovementioned securities dated January 29, 2004.

b)
BCRA notes (NOBACs) for 22,633 and 27,128 (for a face value of 22,270 and 26,700), respectively, used to perform forward foreign currency trading transactions through Rosario Futures Exchange (Rofex) and Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A. (MAE).

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

c)
NOBACs for an amount of 9,299 and 13,146 (for a face value of 9,150 and 13,000), respectively used to guarantee the repayment of the loan in pesos agreed upon under the Global Credit Program for Micro-, Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises received from the Under-department of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises and Regional Development (SSEPyMEyDR).

 
d)
NOBACs for 10,671 and 10,591 (for a face value of 10,500 and 10,424), respectively, used to perform interest rate swap transactions, through Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A. (MAE).

 
e)
Argentine Government Bonds in Argentine pesos at private Badlar + 275 basis points for an amount of 73,680 and 66,428 (face value of 80,000), respectively, used as security in favor of SEDESA, in replacement of former Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A.’s preferred shares to secure payment of the price to that company and fulfillment of all obligations undertaken in the sales agreement executed on May 28, 2007. The price payable was set at 66,240, plus 4% nominal interest rate p.a., to be compounded through its settlement, which will be made before the expiration of the 15-year term as from the takeover date of former Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A. (August 11, 2021).

 
f)
Other government and private securities for 1,645 and 2,257, respectively.

 
7.2)
Loans:

Agreements for loans backed by pledges and unsecured loans for 4,206 and 9,876, respectively, provided as guarantee in favor of the Mypes II Trust Fund, in full compliance with the terms and conditions of the program called “Mypes II (a)” and under the Global Credit Program for Small-sized and Micro-enterprises.

 
7.3)
Other receivables from financial intermediation:

 
a)
Special guarantee checking accounts opened in BCRA for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities, for an amount of 252,078 and 217,420, respectively.

 
b)
Contributions to the Risk Fund of Garantizar S.G.R. (mutual guarantee association) for 10,192 and 10,000 respectively, resulting from contributions made by the Bank on December 21, 2009, in its capacity as contributory partner of that company. Such contribution may be fully or partially reimbursed once two years have elapsed from the date of contribution.

 
c)
Contribution to the Risk Fund of Macroaval S.G.R. (mutual guarantee association) for 5,538 and 5,368, respectively, resulting from a contribution made by the Bank on December 31, 2008, in its capacity as contributory partner of such company. Such contribution may be fully or partially reimbursed once two years have elapsed from the date of contribution.

 
7.4)
Other receivables:

a) Security deposits related to credit card transactions for 33,925 and 30,008, respectively

b) Other security deposits for 8,094 and 8,099, respectively.
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

8.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

The receivables/payables and income (loss) from transactions performed with subsidiaries and affiliates are as follows:

     
Banco del
Tucumán
S.A.
   
Banco
Privado de
Inversiones
S.A.
   
Macro
Bank
Limited
   
Macro
Securities S.A.
Company
de Bolsa
   
Other
subsidiaries
and related
parties
(1)
   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
                                           
ASSETS
                                         
                                           
Cash
                3,078                   3,078       2,996  
Loans
                              62,317       62,317       13,216  
Other receivables from financial intermediation
    90,056       24,336               64,989               179,381       70,105  
Receivables from financial leases
                                    1,975       1,975       2,462  
Other receivables
                                                    14,700  
Items pending allocation
    12                                       12       4  
Total assets
    90,068       24,336       3,078       64,989       64,292       246,763       103,483  
                                                         
LIABILITIES
                                                       
Deposits
            50       7       33,425       61,838       95,320       130,490  
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
    90,024       21,925               25,808               137,757       70,180  
Miscellaneous liabilities
    115                               3,333       3,448       64  
Total liabilities
    90,139       21,975       7       59,233       65,171       236,525       200,734  
                                                         
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS
                                                       
Debit-balance accounts –Contingent
                                    1,159       1,159          
Debit-balance accounts –Control
                    205,948               245,660       451,608       432,639  
Credit-balance accounts – Contingent
    923                       2,213               3,136       40,180  
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)


   
Banco del
Tucumán
S.A.
   
Banco
Privado de
Inversiones
S.A.
   
Macro
Bank
Limited
   
Macro
Securities
S.A.
Company
de Bolsa
   
Other
subsidiaries
and related
parties
(1)
   
09/30/2010
   
09/30/2009
 
                                            
INCOME (EXPENSE)
                                         
Financial income
                            510 (2)     510       2,382  
Financial expense
    (2,207 )     (60 )                 (2,339 )     (4,606 )     (4,446 )
Service-charge income
    21               6       43       572       642       401  
Other income
    4,762                                       4,762       4,374  
Total income (expense)
    2,576       (60 )     6       43       (1,257 )     1,308       2,711  

(1)
Related to receivables from and payables to other related parties to the Bank for transactions performed in the normal course of business, under normal market conditions, in terms of interest rates and prices, as well as guarantees required.

(2)
The Bank has recorded foreign currency trading transactions without delivery of the underlying asset and involving related parties, in its memorandum accounts. According to the Bank’s policy, they are matched in terms of amounts and maturity with transactions carried out with third parties who are not related parties. As of September 30, 2010 and 2009, the net intermediation income from such transaction generated earnings for the Bank of around 32 and 100, respectively.

9.
CAPITAL STOCK

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital as of September 30, 2010, amounts to 594,485. In addition, since December 31, 2004, the Bank’s capital stock has changed as follows:

- As of December 31, 2004
    608,943  
- Capital stock increase approved by the shareholders’ meeting of September 26, 2005  (1)
    75,000  
- Capital stock increase approved by the shareholders’ meeting of June 4, 2007 (2)
    36  
- Capital stock decrease approved by the shareholders’ meeting of April 21, 2009 (3)
    (60,000 )
- Capital stock increase approved by the shareholders’ meeting of May 27, 2009 (4)
    1,148  
- Capital stock decrease approved by the shareholders’ meeting of September 10, 2009 (5)
    (30,642 )
         
As of September 30, 2010
    594,485  
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
(1)
Related to the capital increase of up to 75,000,000 new common, registered Class “B” shares with a face value of Ps. 1, each one entitled to one vote, and entitled to dividends under the same conditions as common, registered, Class “B” shares outstanding upon issuance, to be publicly subscribed in Argentina or abroad. On March 24, 2006, with prior approval of the US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Bank’s stock began to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. During the year ended December 31, 2006, such capital increase was fully subscribed and paid in. As required by CNV General Resolution No. 368/01, the Bank informs that has applied all funds resulting from the public subscription of shares to finance its general business operations, increasing its lending capacity and obtain funds for potential acquisitions.

 
(2)
Related to the capital increase through the issuance of Ps. 35,536 new book-entry Class B shares of common stock entitled to one vote and with a face value of Ps. 1 per share, delivered to the minority shareholders of Nuevo Banco Suquía S.A. in the legal merger process of that bank.

 
(3)
Related to the reduction of the capital stock by 60,000,000 registered Class B shares entitled to 1 vote each with a face value of Ps. 1 per share. These shares were included in the Bank’s portfolio and were acquired under section 68, Law No. 17,811, as a result of the macroeconomic context and fluctuations that the capital market went through in general. On April 21, 2009, and after BCBA authorization, the Bank’s General Regular and Special Shareholders’ meeting approved the abovementioned capital reduction. During July 2009, the CNV authorized, the I.G.J. registered, and the BCRA consented to the capital stock reduction.

 
(4)
Related to the capital increase through the issuance of Ps. 1,147,887 of new common, registered Class B shares with a face value of Ps. 1, each one entitled to one vote, delivered to the minority shareholders of former Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A., in the legal merger process of that bank (see also note 2.6.).

 
(5)
Related to the reduction of the capital stock by 30,641,692 Class B registered shares each one entitled to one vote, with a face value of Ps 1 per share. These shares were included in the Bank’s portfolio and were acquired under section 68, Law No. 17,811 for the same reasons mentioned in paragraph (3) above. On September 10, 2009, the Bank’s General Regular and Special Shareholders’ meeting approved the abovementioned capital reduction subject to the BCBA’s consent. On November 23, December 29, 2009, January 15 and March 25, 2010, the BCBA consented to such capital reduction, the CNV authorized it, the IGJ recorded it and the BCRA was made aware thereof, respectively.

10.
CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

The corporate bond liabilities recorded in the accompanying financial statements amount to:

Corporate Bonds
 
Original value
   
Residual value as
of 09/30/2010
   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
                         
Subordinated
  U$S 4,000,000 a)                 963  
                             
Subordinated – Class 1
  U$S 150,000,000 b.1)   U$S 150,000,000       610,517       571,510  
                                 
Non Subordinated – Class 2
  U$S 150,000,000 b.2)   U$S 106,395,000       427,269       418,257  
                                 
Non Subordinated – Class 3
  U$S 100,000,000 b.3)   U$S 63,995,000       203,716       198,478  
                                 
Total
                    1,241,502       1,189,208  
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)
  
 
a)
On January 20, 1997, the general special shareholders’ meeting of former Banco de Salta S.A. (which was absorbed by the Bank) approved issuing Subordinated Corporate Bonds in the amount of USD 4,000,000 to exercise the power granted to it by the second clause of the Loan Agreement entered into with Banco Provincial de Salta (en liquidación) on June 28, 1996. In addition, the general special shareholders’ meeting of former Banco de Salta S.A. held on May 29, 1997, approved the IPO of such Corporate Bonds. Through Resolution No. 1,006, dated December 19, 1997, the CNV authorized the IPO of former Banco de Salta S.A. for the issuance of Corporate Bonds, and it also approved the public offering of such bonds.

The installments of the corporate bonds were paid by the Bank in the original currency until February 3, 2002, the day on which the amounts payable were switched into pesos at Ps. 1-to-USD 1, adjusted by CER.

On August 2, 2010, the Bank settled the last installment in the amount of USD 200,000 (original value).

 
b)
On September 1, 2006 and June 4, 2007, the general regular shareholders’ meeting approved the creation, and subsequent extension, of a Global Program for the Issuance of simple Corporate Bonds in a short, medium or long term, either subordinated or non-subordinated, with or without guarantee, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 23,576, as amended by Law No. 23,962, and further applicable regulations, up to a maximum amount outstanding at any time during the term of the program of USD 700,000,000 (seven hundred million US dollars), or an equal amount in other currencies, under which it will be possible to issue different classes and/or series of corporate bonds denominated in US dollars or other currencies and reissue the successive classes or series to be amortized.
 
b.1)
On December 18, 2006, under the abovementioned Global Program, Banco Macro S.A. issued the 1st series of Class 1 subordinated notes for a face value of USD 150,000,000 (US dollars one hundred and fifty million). The main characteristics of this issuance are:

-
Computable to the Bank’s required minimum capital (computable equity), as established by Communiqué “A” 4,576.

-
The notes fall due within a 30-year term, with full amortization upon maturity (December 18, 2036), with a full redemption option in 10 years as from the issuance date.

-
Interest payments will be made with a semiannual frequency (June 18 and December 18, every year).

-
During the first 10 years, the interest rate will be a fixed one (9.75%), and a variable one for the remaining years (six-month LIBOR, plus 7.11%). As established by Communiqué “A” 4,576 the interest rate payable can be increased only once over the life of the instrument and subsequent to the 10-year term as from their issuance.

-
They do not include covenants that change the subordination order.

-
No interest on the notes will be neither fall due and payable if: (i) payments of such interest exceed the distributable amount, as defined in the pricing supplement dated November 23, 2006; (ii) there is a general prohibition by the BCRA; (iii) the Bank is subject to the provisions of sections 34 or 35 bis, Financial Institutions Law; (iv) the Bank is receiving financial assistance from BCRA under Article 17 of BCRA Charter; (v) the Bank is not in compliance with or have failed to comply in a timely basis with reporting obligations to the BCRA; and/or (vi) the Bank is not in compliance with minimum capital requirements (both on an individual and consolidated basis) or with minimum cash reserves (on average).

-
The unpaid interest is not cumulative.

-
They have authorizations both for their public offering and their listing on domestic or foreign stock exchanges or markets.

-
In no case, the payment of financial services may exceed net unappropriated retained earnings as per the financial statements for the last fiscal year, with an external auditor’s report, which should be appropriated to a reserve created to such end, as established by Communiqué “A” 4,576.

The Bank used the funds derived from such issuance to grant loans.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)
 
 
b.2)
On January 29, 2007, the 1st series of Class 2 nonsubordinated corporate bonds at a fixed rate of 8.5% p.a., simple, not convertible into shares, fully amortizable upon maturity (February 1, 2017), for a face value of USD 150,000,000 (one hundred and fifty million US dollars), under the terms and conditions set forth in the price supplement dated January 10, 2007.  Interest will be paid semiannually on February 1 and August 1 of every year.
 
Additionally, the Bank has the option to redeem such issuance, either fully or partially, at any time and periodically. The Bank used the funds derived from such issuance to grant loans.
 
 
b.3)
On June 7, 2007, the 1st series of Class 3 nonsubordinated corporate bonds (peso-linked notes) at a fixed rate over principal in pesos of 10.75% p.a., simple, not convertible into shares, fully amortizable upon maturity (June 7, 2012), for a face value of USD 100,000,000 (one hundred million US dollars), under the terms and conditions set forth in the price supplement dated May 18, 2007. Interest will be paid semiannually on June 7 and December 7 of every year.
 
Additionally, the Bank may fully redeem the issuance for tax purposes. The Bank used the funds derived from such issuance to grant loans.

On August 16, 2007, the SEC authorized the abovementioned exchange offers mentioned in b.1) through b.3).

As a result of the macroeconomic context and fluctuations that the capital market went through in general, as of December 31, 2009, the Bank repurchased nonsubordinated corporate bonds of Class 2 and 3 for a face value amount of USD 79,610,000 (43,605,000 and 36,005,000 of Class 2 and 3, respectively), which were fully settled. Consequently, the Bank recognized total income for such repurchases amounting to 101,291 (69,071 for the year ended December 31, 2009 and the remaining amount is related to prior years).

11.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Bank performs transactions that involve derivative financial instruments, as established by BCRA rules and professional accounting standards effective in Argentina. Such instruments mainly relate to:

 
-
Repurchase agreements of securities and foreign currency.
 
-
Forward transactions without delivery of the underlying asset.
 
-
Call and put options.
 
-
Interest rate swaps.

Such transactions were valued as explained in notes 3.3.h.1), 3.3.h.2) and 3.3.m).
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)
   
Positions of transactions effective as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, are as follows:

Transaction
 
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
             
Net liability position of repurchase agreements
    (1,855,339 )     (454,961 )
                 
Net (liability) /asset position of forward transactions without delivery of the underlying asset (a)
    (109 )     174,818  
                 
Interest rate swaps (b)
    157,362       157,917  
                 
Position of put options sold on Boden 2012 and 2013 coupons (c)
    53,309       69,900  
                 
Position of put options taken (d)
    28,013       25,229  
                 
Position of call options sold (e)
            22,030  

Net income (loss) resulting from these transactions for the period ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, amount to income (loss):

Transaction
 
09/30/2010
   
09/30/2009
 
             
Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements
    16,380       59,104  
                 
Premiums on repurchase agreements
    (6,131 )     (2,448 )
                 
Interest rate swaps
    (2,764 )     2,404  
                 
Forward foreign-currency transactions offset
    8,076       24,709  
                 
Transactions with options
    1,200       1,467  
                 
Total
    16,761       85,236  

(a)
It is related mainly to negotiation transactions of forward foreign currency exchange rates, carried out through Rofex and MAE The differences of such trading transactions are settled on a daily basis based on the prices agreed upon and their quoted price upon maturity; the underlying asset is not delivered or received.

Additionally, as of September 30, 2010, the Bank had forward Badlar rate trading transactions, (offsetting sales and purchases) which are agreed through MAE. The differences of such trading transactions are settled on a daily basis based on the prices agreed upon and their listed price upon maturity; the underlying asset is not delivered or received.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)
    
(b)
Related to the following interest rate swap transactions:

b.1)
The Bank and the BCRA agreed swap agreements entitling the Bank to collect, an a monthly basis, the positive difference between the Badlar interest rate in Argentine pesos and interest rates ranging from 15%, to 16.50% nominal interest rate p.a., applied on a total of notional values of Ps 115,000,000. In the event that the difference between the rates is negative, the Bank shall be required to pay the difference. The agreement will expire between April 30, 2012 and October 31, 2014. The objective of the transactions is placement on medium- and long-term loans set forth in BCRA Communiqué “A” 4,776, as supplemented.

b.2)
Relates to interest rate swap agreements whereby on a quarterly basis the Bank shall be entitled to receive the positive difference between 10.25% nominal interest rate p.a. and the variable rate agreed-upon in relation to a loan granted by the Bank (Libor at 90 days plus 2.9%), applied to the residual principal of such loan. In the event that the differences between both rates were negative, the Bank shall be required to pay the difference. This agreement expires September 27, 2018. The amount booked in the Bank’s memorandum accounts is related to the residual principal amount of the loan of notional values of Ps. 42,362,000 and 41,917,000, respectively.

b.3)
As of December 31, 2009, the Bank agreed on swap agreements entitling the Bank to receive, on a monthly basis, the positive difference between 16.35% nominal interest rate p.a. and the Badlar interest rate in Argentine pesos, of notional values of Ps. 1,000,000. In the event that the difference between both rates is negative, the Bank shall be required to pay the difference. The agreement expired on April 30, 2010.

(c)
Relates to put options on coupons of the Argentine Government bonds provided in Presidential Decrees Nos. 905/02 and 1,836/02, as supplemented, which were received by the holders of rescheduled deposits through the exchanges implemented by the Argentine Government.

(d)
As of September 30, 2010, this is related to a put option purchased of trust securities to be issued by financial trust Fideicomiso Financiero Best Consumer Finance Series XII and which eventually could be received by the Bank as payment of the assignment value established in the assignment of rights agreement signed on June 30, 2010 with Banco de Servicios y Transacciones S.A. The initial price was established in 25,000, which will accrue a minimum applicable rate of 17,5%, compounded on a monthly basis. The option may be exercised within 180 days as from issuance, delivery and registration of the transacted securities under Banco Macro S.A.’s name. As of December 31, 2009, this is related to a put option purchased of trust securities to be issued by financial trust Fideicomiso Financiero Best Consumer Finance Series X. On February 4, 2010, the transaction with Credilogros Compañía Financiera S.A. was cancelled and the put option taken was thus annulled.

(e)
Related to a call option sold on a piece of real property belonging to the Bank, entitling the Bank to receive a minimum income of USD 300,000 or the resulting amount from applying a 15% nominal interest rate p.a. on a principal amount of USD 5,100,000 plus notarial expenses, maintenance expenses and service expenses, whichever higher. This option expired in September 2010, and it was not exercised.

12.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

a)
On March 1, 1996, former Banco de Salta S.A. (which was absorbed by the Bank) and the Government of the Province of Salta entered into an “Agreement to Manage the Loan Portfolio of Banco Provincial de Salta (in liquidation)” related to the nonfinancial private sector, whereby the Bank undertakes to perform all acts necessary to manage such portfolio. In consideration thereof, the Province of Salta recognizes to the Bank a percentage of the amounts effectively recovered.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the loans portfolio managed for principal and interest, after application adjustments, amounted to 14,336 and 14,359, respectively.

b)
By virtue of the agreement formalized on August 11, 1998, between former Banco de Jujuy S.A. (which was absorbed by the Bank) and the Government of the Province of Jujuy, the Bank undertakes to perform all acts necessary to manage the loan portfolio of the former Banco de la Provincia de Jujuy and to provide a monthly report on the tasks performed. In consideration thereof, the Province of Jujuy recognizes to the Bank, for all accounts and as a lump-sum and total consideration, a percentage of the amounts actually recovered.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the loans portfolio managed amounts to 42,619 and 43,238, respectively.

c)
On April 6, 2001, through Provincial Decree No. 806, the Ministry of the Treasury of the Province of Salta approved an extension to the “Contract for the service of collecting, processing and arranging information, managing the loan portfolio and performing collection procedures related to the receivables of the IPDUV (Provincial Institute of Urban and Housing Development)" entered into on March 27, 2001, between such agency and the former Banco Macro S.A. Through that extension, the Bank will provide to the IPDUV, among others, the service of collecting the installments payable by successful bidders for housing and a service of performing collection procedures related to such institute’s receivables. In consideration thereof, the IPDUV recognizes to the Bank a percentage of the amounts effectively recovered.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the loans portfolio managed amounts to 78,019 and 78,911, respectively.

d)
On August 19, 2002, ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Sucursal Argentina, as trustee, the former Scotiabank Quilmes S.A., as trustor, Banco Comafi S.A., as collecting agent and manager and the former Banco Bansud S.A. (currently Banco Macro S.A.), entered into an agreement for the LAVERC financial trust’s collection administration and management, whereby former Banco Bansud S.A. will be in charge of the collection management, custody, performance and any other task related to the corpus assets recorded in the branches of former Scotiabank Quilmes S.A. received.

Through Resolution No. 523 of August 20, 2002, BCRA Board of Directors –under Section No. 35 bis II b), Financial Institutions Law– provided for excluding certain secured liabilities and the equivalent amount of certain assets from Scotiabank Quilmes S.A. (SBQ), and it authorized the transfer of 35% of total excluded assets (including certificates of participation in the LAVERC trust) and liabilities in favor of the former Banco Bansud S.A.  In addition, the abovementioned Resolution authorized the former Banco Bansud S.A. to incorporate 36 branches that belonged to SBQ at the time of the transfer.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the portfolio managed by the Bank amounted to 110,031 and 114,328, respectively.

e)
On June 30, 2006, the Bank and Sud Inversiones y Análisis S.A. entered into a management and custody agreement regarding the “RETUC 1” trust loan portfolio.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the portfolio managed by the Bank for principal and accrued interest amounted to 58,465 and 58,863, respectively.

f)
As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Bank had under its management other portfolios for total amounts of 58,645 and 65,330, respectively.

Furthermore, as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, subsidiary Banco del Tucumán S.A. managed the following portfolios:

 
a) 
The trust agreement Fideicomiso Financiero Gas Tucumán I for a total amount of 10,188 and 10,111, respectively.

 
b) 
The trust agreement Fideicomiso Financiero BATUC I for a total of 17,501 and 17,903, respectively.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)
 
13.
MUTUAL FUNDS

As of September 30, 2010 the Bank, in its capacity as Depository Company, held in custody the interest in Mutual Funds subscribed by third parties and securities from the following mutual funds:

 
Fund
 
Interest in
Mutual Funds
   
Shareholders’
equity
   
Assets (a)
 
                   
Pionero Pesos
    368,823,638       519,366       371,464  
                         
Pionero Renta Ahorro
    37,509,381       60,079       59,156  
                         
Pionero Latam
    1,925,785       8,556       7,850  
                         
Pionero F.F. – Fideicomiso Financieros
    24,317,620       34,282       34,048  
                         
Pionero Renta
    32,380,930       104,889       103,371  
                         
Pionero Acciones
    1,416,026       3,691       3,475  
                         
Pionero Renta Dólares
    6,325,766       12,054       10,875  
                         
Pionero América
    371,721       1,709       1,642  
                         
Galileo Event Driven F.C.I.
    13,334,384       98,838       92,674  
                         
Galileo Argentina F.C.I.
    3,217,889       17,962       16,020  

(a)
These amounts reflect the mutual funds’ assets and are recorded under the “Checks and securities in custody” memorandum account.

14.
BANK DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE SYSTEM

Law No. 24,485, and Presidential Decree No. 540/95, provided for the organization of a Bank Deposit Guarantee Insurance System, characterized as being limited, mandatory and for valuable consideration, designed to provide coverage for risks inherent in bank deposits, subsidiary and supplementary to the bank deposit privileges and protection offered by the system created by Financial Institutions Law. Such law also provided for the organization of SEDESA to manage the Deposit Guarantee Fund. Such company was organized in August 1995.  The Bank holds a 10.5653% equity interest therein, according to the percentages set forth in BCRA Communiqué “B” 9,756 of February 9, 2010.

This system shall cover the deposits in Argentine pesos and foreign currency with the participating institutions as checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit or any other modes determined by BCRA, as long as fulfilling the requirements under Presidential Decree No. 540/95 and any others established by the enforcement agency. On the other hand, BCRA established that the deposits made by other financial institutions, those made by persons related to the Bank, deposits of securities, among others, would be excluded from the deposit guarantee system.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)
            
15.
TRUST ACTIVITIES

The Bank is related to different types of trusts. Below the different trust agreements are disclosed, according to the Bank’s business purpose:

15.1.
Financial trusts for investment purposes

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the amounts recorded in the Bank’s financial statements for holdings of certificates of certification (net of allowances for 223,832 and 224,193, respectively) and debt securities in financial trusts under “Other receivables from financial intermediation - Other not covered by debtor classification standards” were as follows:

Financial Trust
 
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
             
Certificates of participation:
           
             
Luján  (a)
    77,348       77,348  
                 
TST & AF (b)
    37,689       3,116  
                 
Tucumán  (c)
    63       25,163  
                 
Other  (d)
    8,473       10,591  
                 
Subtotal certificates of participation
    123,573       116,218  
                 
Debt securities:
               
                 
Underwriting agreements  (e)
    81,623       70,645  
                 
San Isidro  (f)
    93,021       82,925  
                 
Created by Decree 976-01  (g)
    51,345       31,570  
                 
Galtrust (h)
    35,193          
                 
Chubut oil & gas royalties (i)
    24,028          
                 
Other
    6,491       21,647  
Subtotal debt securities
    291,701       206,787  
Total
    415,274       323,005  

(a)
Luján Trust

On May 20, 2003, the Luján Trust was created for the purpose of securing loans that Banco Macro S.A. had previously granted to Federalia S.A. de Finanzas.

The main asset managed involves the real estate properties located in the districts of Luján, Navarro and General Rodríguez in the Province of Buenos Aires.

On June 6, 2008, the Bank assigned and transferred all of the certificates of participation issued of the trust to Federalia S.A. de Finanzas on credit.

On September 16, 2009, the Bank executed an agreement with Federalia S.A. de Finanzas, whereby the Bank purchased 100% of the trust’s certificates, paying part of the agreed price in cash and the rest by cancelling the seller’s payable to Banco Macro S.A. which is why those certificates were under a security agreement.

As per the latest accounting information available to date, corpus assets amounted to about 49,432. The recoverable value of corpus assets exceeds the Bank’s book values.

This trust will end with the settlement of the certificates of participation and/or the sale of corpus assets.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)
  
(b)
TST & AF Trust

As of September 30, 2010, the Bank is the direct beneficiary of 36.67% of the certificates of participation issued by Fideicomiso TST & AF. As of December 31, 2009, the Bank was the beneficiary of 3.33% of such certificates (see also note 5.1(a) to the consolidated financial statements).

(c)
Tucumán Trust

On August 31, 2005, Federalia Sociedad Anónima de Finanzas, Maxifarm S.A. and Gabrinel S.A., in their capacity as trustors, entered into a trust agreement that created the financial trust “Fideicomiso Financiero Tucumán”. The purpose of the trust was to collect debt securities issued by the trust “Fideicomiso República” and settle the certificates of participation issued.

On June 6, 2008, partial settlements were made and part of the certificates were sold among the trust participants. Consequently, since that date, Banco Macro S.A. owns 100% of the trust certificates.

As per the latest accounting information available to date, corpus assets amounted to about 8,748.

This trust will end with the full settlement of the certificates of participation.

(d)
Other

Including Bisel Trust, which was created within the framework of the reorganization process of former Banco Bisel S.A., as established by section 35 bis, Law No. 21,526, on May 21, 2002, with assets transferred by former Banco Bisel S.A., and with Banco de la Nación Argentina being appointed as trustee (replaced by Sud Inversiones y Análisis S.A. as from May 20, 2008). The purpose of the trust is to realize the managed assets and settle the certificates of participation issued.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, Banco Macro S.A., is beneficiary of 100% of the certificates issued by such trust. Additionally, an allowance was booked for the full amounts receivable booked on account of such certificates, since they were deemed unrecoverable.

(e)
It relates to prepayments towards the placement price of trust securities of the financial trusts under public offerings, made by the Bank through underwriting agreements, such as Consubond and Tarjeta Shopping, and Albanesi Gas among others. The assets managed for these trusts are mainly related to securitizations of consumer loans and firm gas transportation rights. Trust securities are placed once 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 contribution (“underwriting Price”). If after making the best efforts, such trust securities cannot be placed, the Bank (“Underwriter”) will retain the securities subject to underwriting.

(f)
San Isidro Trust

On June 4, 2001, San Isidro Trust was created for the purpose of securing loans that Banco Macro S.A. had previously granted to the trustor.

Thus, the trust was required to sell the corpus assets in the same condition they were when received and use their proceeds to settle the certificates of participation in order of priority assigned to each. Subsequently, a real estate urbanization project was undertaken prior to the sale of the real property.

On November 7, 2008, the Bank proceeded to sell on credit all of the certificates of participation issued by the trust to an unrelated company, offering a security thereon.

Additionally, the Bank entered into an agreement for the subscription and payment of debt securities, whereby as of the date of these financial statements it undertook to subscribe nominal values of USD 20,300,000.
 
According to the accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the corpus assets amounted to about 176,384.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)
                
(g)
Created by Decree 976-01 Trust

On September 13, 2001, the Argentine Government (trustor) and Banco de la Nación Argentina (trustee) entered into a trust agreement that created the financial trust “Fideicomiso Creado por Decreto 976-01”.

The purpose thereof is the development of projects, works, services and maintenance on road and railway infrastructure in rural and semirural areas, among others. The trust revenues (corpus assets) arise, mainly, from collecting tax on gas oil, equivalent to 22% of the price per liter. Such tax was created by Law No. 26,028 and its effective term was subsequently extended until 2024 by Law 26,422.

As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the debt securities acquired by the Bank account for less than 2% of the trust issues.

(h)
Galtrust Financial Trust

On October 13, 2000, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. (trustor) and First Trust of New York N.A., permanent representation in Argentina (financial trustee), organized Galtrust I financial trust.The purpose of the trust is to collect the corpus assets (BOGAR 2018) and settle the debt securities and certificates of participation issued.

BOGAR 2018 arise from the exchange of loans in US dollars granted by the trustor to several provincial governments in Argentina, secured with Federal Tax Revenue Sharing System, under Presidential Decree No. 1,579 issued on August 27, 2002.

As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the Bank is the beneficiary of the 26% of the debt securities in force.

(i)
Fideicomiso Chubut oil & gas royalties

On July 6, 2010, the Province of Chubut (trustor) and Banco de Valores S.A. (trustee) entered into a trust agreement that created the financial trust “Fideicomiso Chubut regalías hidrocarburíferas” (Fideicomiso Chubut oil & gas royalties).

The purpose of such trust is to finance production projects, infrastructure works in the province of Chubut and financial investments aimed at increasing the state’s interest in the energy sector. Trust revenues (corpus assets) arise mainly from credits resulting from the assignment, by the Province in favor of the trustee, of the rights on such oil & gas royalties collected by the appointed concessionaire (Pan American Energy LLC., Argentine Branch).

As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the debt securities acquired by the Bank account for 4% of the trust issues.

15.2.
Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank

The Bank transferred financial assets (loans) to trusts for the purpose of issuing and selling securities the collection of which is guaranteed by the cash flow resulting from such assets or group of assets. This way, the funds originally used to finance loans are recovered early, increasing the Bank's lending capacity.

According to the latest accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the trust assets managed totaled 6,864.

15.3.
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 receiving 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 noncompliance.

Trusts usually act as conduits to collect cash from the debtor’s flow of operations and send it to the bank for the payment of the debtor’s loans and thus ensure compliance with the obligations assumed by the trustor and guaranteed through the trust.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)
  
Additionally, other guarantee trusts manage specific assets, mainly real property.
Provided there is no noncompliance or delays by debtor in the obligations assumed with the beneficiary, the Trustee shall not execute the guaranty and all excess amounts as to the value of the obligations are reimbursed by the Trustee to the debtor.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the trusts’ assets managed amount to 230,247 and 383,533, respectively.

15.4.
Trusts in which the Bank acts as trustee (administration)

The Bank performs management duties in relation to the corpus assets according to the agreements and only performs 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:

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

(b)
Promoting the production development of the private economic sector at a provincial level.

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

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

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the trusts’ assets managed amount to 245,753 and 190,506, respectively.

16.
COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS TO ACT AS OVER-THE-COUNTER SECURITIES MARKET BROKER

Under CNV Resolution 368/01, the Bank’s shareholder’s equity exceeds the minimum amount required.

17.
ACCOUNTS IDENTIFYING COMPLIANCE OF THE MINIMUM CASH REQUIREMENT

The items computed by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement for September 2010 are listed below, indicating the balances as of month-end of the related accounts:

Item
 
Balance as of
09/30/2010
 
       
Cash
     
       
Cash on hand
    1,122,535  
         
Amounts in BCRA accounts
    2,316,189  
         
Other receivables from financial intermediation
       
         
Special guarantee accounts with the BCRA
    252,078  
         
Total
    3,690,802  
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)
   
18.
TAX CLAIMS

AFIP (Federal Public Revenue Agency) has reviewed the tax returns filed by the Bank related to income tax and minimum presumed income tax for prior years.

Additionally, provincial tax authorities have reviewed other taxes (mainly turnover tax) for prior fiscal years.

The most significant claims arising from the previous paragraphs are detailed below:

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

The issues under discussion and on which the regulatory agency bases its position are the impossibility to deduct the credits with collateral security and the requirement to begin judicial collection proceedings for outstanding receivables to be deducted for tax purposes. Both issues were analyzed by the Federal Administrative Tax Court in similar cases, which issued a resolution in favor of the position assumed by the Bank.

On June 29, 2009, and August 26, 2009, the Bank partly joined the system under Law No. 26,476 Title I regularizing the credits in question that lack collateral security.

 
b)
AFIP challenged the income tax returns filed by Banco Macro S.A. for the fiscal years ended from December 31, 2002, through December 31, 2004, and the minimum presumed income tax settlement of the Bank for such tax years.

The matter under discussion and on which the tax agency bases its position is the tax value of the amount pending receipt at that time of the compensation bonds resulting from the asymmetric conversion into pesos (Law No. 25,561, Presidential Decree No. 214/02 and 216/02).

On August 31, 2009, the Bank joined the system created by Law No. 26,476, regularizing the claim brought by tax authorities.

 
c)
The Buenos Aires City Tax Authorities (DGR CABA) attributed turnover tax differences to Banco Macro S.A. for tax period 2002, in relation to the treatment of foreign exchange differences and the compensation bond.

On December 29, 2008, the Bank filed a complaint challenging this and a precautionary measure with the Federal Administrative Tax Court in and for the City of Buenos Aires. On February 27, 2009, the precautionary measure was rejected and, therefore, an appeal was filed with Court of Appeals in and for the City of Buenos Aires.

In September 2010, the Bank joined the program under Law No. 3,461, of the DGR CABA regularizing the claim brought by tax authorities.

 
d)
The DGR CABA attributed turnover tax differences to former Banco Bansud S.A. for tax periods 2002 and 2003, based mainly on the adjustments made in objections regarding foreign exchange differences and the compensation bond.

In September 2010, the Bank joined the program under Law No. 3,461, of the DGR CABA regularizing the claim brought by tax authorities.

In October 2009, the Bank partially joined the regularization system created by DGR CABA General Resolution No. 1489/09.

 
e)
The Buenos Aires Province Tax Authorities (DGR ARBA) attributed a turnover tax difference to Banco Macro S.A. in relation to period 2002 and 2006. On May 5, and October 14, 2008, the Bank filed its defense brief which was dismissed. Subsequently, two appeals were filed with the Province of Buenos Aires Tax Appeal Court, which are still pending judgment.

In August 2010, the Bank partially joined the program under Law 12,914, Regulatory Resolution No. 35/2010.

Additionally, there are other appeals which are not relevant with Tax Court.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)
 
The Bank’s Management believes there are no additional significant effects to those already recognized in the books that may result from the final outcome of such claims.

19.
CHANGES IN THE ARGENTINE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT, AND THE SITUATIONS OF THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM AND THE BANK

The financial and capital markets

During the year 2008 the financial markets of the world's leading countries were rocked by volatility, lack of liquidity and credit. Consequently, a worldwide economic deceleration was evidenced by stock indexes on international markets. Instead, in early 2009, although signs of a tendency towards normalcy or initiation of a globaleconomic recovery are not consolidated, this situation began turning around, showing signs of stabilization and registering improvements in financial markets and a decrease in market volatility. However, they have not fully recovered and there are still high volatility levels.

In Argentina, stock markets had shown decreases in the prices of government and private securities, as well as increases in interest rates, the country risk and in foreign exchange rates, and the effects of the mentioned economic deceleration began to show. Furthermore, on October, 2008, the AFJP (private pension fund managers) system was brought to an end. Starting from the second half of 2009, the abovementioned situation began a reversal process as the country risk premium has dropped, government securities registered significant rises in their listed prices and the foreign exchange and interest rates reduced their volatility. Subsequently, during the second quarter of 2010, the Argentine Government restructured of the government debt that had not been restructured upon the 2005 exchange.

The Bank’s Management permanently monitors the change of the abovementioned situations, to determine the possible actions to adopt and to identify the possible impacts on its financial situation that may need to be reflected in the financial statements for future periods.

The accompanying financial statements should be read considering the circumstances previously mentioned.

Legal actions

The Argentine economic and financial situation worsened in late 2001, when the Argentine government suspended payments on the sovereign debt and imposed severe restrictions on cash withdrawals from financial institutions.

The measures adopted by the Federal Executive Government with respect to the public emergency in political, economic, financial and foreign exchange matters triggered a number of legal actions (known as recursos de amparo – constitutional rights protection actions), brought by individuals and companies against the Federal Government, the BCRA and the financial institutions for considering that Public Emergency Law and its supplementary regulations are unconstitutional.

In the specific case of deposits denominated in foreign currency, in some cases, the courts ordered the reimbursement of such deposits, either in foreign currency or at free foreign exchange rate at the time of reimbursement until a final judgment is issued with respect to the constitutionality of the conversion into pesos.

Some of these claims were treated by the Argentine Supreme Court, which issued resolutions on lower-court decisions for each particular case and in different manners.

On December 27, 2006, the Argentine Supreme Court revoked prior instance judgments that ordered the reimbursement of deposits in US dollars and decided that depositors are entitled to reimbursement of their deposits switched to pesos at the Ps. 1.40-to-USD 1 exchange rate, adjusted by the CER through the payment date, and interest should be applied to such amount at a 4% rate p.a., which may not be compounded through the payment date.

As regards courts deposit in US dollars, on March 20, 2007, the Argentine Supreme Court ruled that principal should be reimbursed with no deterioration in value whatsoever, and that the sums should be kept in their original currency.

As mentioned in notes 3.3.l.2), under BCRA Communiqués “A” 3,916 and “A” 4,686, as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Bank continued capitalizing in “Intangible assets” the amounts of 52,068 and 48,998 at stand-alone level, respectively, and a total of 54,317 and 50,532 at consolidated level, respectively, net of related amortizations, with respect to the differences resulting from the payments of deposit-related court orders and the estimates of the additional effects of the abovementioned Supreme Court decision.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)
   
Additionally, as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Bank recorded the additional payables related to such regulation under the “Provisions” account in the amount of 9,793 and 9,415 at the stand-alone level, respectively, and a total of 13,770 and 19,979 at consolidated level, respectively. Considering what has been mentioned in note 3.3.l.2),the Bank’s Management believes that there would be no significant effects, other than those recognized in accounts, that could derive from the final outcome of such actions.

20.
RESTRICTION ON EARNINGS DISTRIBUTION

a)
Central Bank Communiqué “A” 5072 set forth the general procedure to approve the request for the authorization to distribute earnings. Accordingly, entities should evidence that they meet the requirements set forth by such Communiqué (for example, that they do not have financial assistance from the Central Bank due to lack of liquidity, that there are no instances of delays or noncompliance with the reporting system, there are not deficiencies in required minimum capital or minimum cash, etc.) Additionally, the distributable amount would be either (i) unappropriated retained earnings or (ii) the excess of computable capital over required minimum capital, whichever lower, both net of certain items (for example, differences for capitalized court decisions, valuation differences of unlisted government securities and/or government debt securities at market value, among others).

b)
Under Law No. 25,063, dividends to be distributed in cash or in kind in excess of taxable income accumulated as of the end of the fiscal year immediately preceding the payment or distribution date shall be subject to a 35% income tax withholding as single and definitive payment. Income to be considered in each year will result from deducting the tax paid for the tax period(s) in which income was distributed or the related proportional amount from taxable income, and adding dividends or income from other corporations not computed upon determining such income in the same tax period(s). This is also applied to the years ended as from December 31, 1998; thus, the dividends to be distributed based on retained earnings as of December 31, 1997, will not be subject to the abovementioned withholding.

21.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUBLICATION

Under Communiqué “A” 760, the BCRA's prior intervention is not required for the publication of these financial statements.

22.
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

These financial statements are presented on the basis of the accounting standards set forth by the BCRA and, except for the effects of the matters mentioned in note 5, in accordance with professional accounting standards effective in Argentina. Certain accounting practices applied by the Bank may not conform with accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
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EXHIBIT A

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
   
09/30/2010
 
Name
 
Market
value
   
Book
balance
   
Book balance
   
Position
without
options (1)
   
Options
   
Final
position
 
                                     
GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
                                   
                                     
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
                                   
                                     
Holdings in investment accounts
                                   
- Local
                                   
Federal government bonds in pesos – Maturity: 2014
                222,169                    
Federal government bonds in pesos at BADLAR Private + 2,75  – Maturity: 2014
                191,384                    
Secured bonds under Presidential Decree No. 1,579/02
                178,979                    
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2015
                38,881                    
Discount bonds denominated in pesos - Maturity: 2033
                18,207                    
Consolidation bonds in pesos – Sixth series
                5,350                    
Federal government bonds in US dollars at LIBOR - Maturity: 2012
                1,784                    
Par bonds denominated in US dollars - Maturity: 2038 (governed by Argentine legislation)
                1,594                    
Federal government bonds in US dollars at LIBOR - Maturity: 2013
                562                    
Par bonds denominated in US dollars - Maturity: 2038 (governed by New York State legislation)
                461                    
Subtotal holdings in investment accounts
                659,371                    
                                       
Holdings for trading or financial intermediation
                                     
- Local
                                     
Federal government bonds in pesos at BADLAR Private + 300 Pbs  – Maturity: 2015
    276,342       276,342       1,064       246,848             246,848  
Federal government bonds in pesos at BADLAR Private + 275 pbs  – Maturity: 2014
    205,151       205,151       1,463       204,916             204,916  
Secured bonds under Presidential Decree No. 1,579/02
    39,173       39,173       153       38,903             38,903  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at LIBOR - Maturity: 2012
    32,730       32,730       52,603       400       17,597       17,997  
Federal government bonds in pesos – Maturity: 2014
    4,043       4,043       6,577       4,043               4,043  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2015
    1,493       1,493       582       556               556  
Consolidation bonds in pesos – Sixth series
    490       490       382       (1,151 )             (1,151 )
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2011
    477       477       380       42               42  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2017
    461       461               4,767               4,767  
Consolidation bonds in pesos – Fourth series at 2%
    403       403       599       641               641  
Discount bonds denominated in pesos - Maturity: 2033
    317       317       1,822       6,857               6,857  
Other
    818       818       2,198       2,012       35,712       37,724  
Subtotal holdings for trading or financial intermediation
            561,898       67,823       508,834       53,309       562,143  
                                                 
Government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
                                               
- Local
                                               
Discount bonds denominated in pesos - Maturity: 2033
    1,825,520       1,825,520                                  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2017
                    1,046,220                          
Subtotal Government securities under repo transactiones with Central Bank of Argentina
            1,825,520       1,046,220                          
                                                 
Unlisted government securities
                                               
- Local
                                               
Federal Government bonds in pesos at Badlar private + 3,50 - Maturity: 2013
            43,132       44,541       43,133               43,133  
Debt Securities at 12% in US dollars Córdoba Province - Maturity: 2017
            18,049       19,160       18,049               18,049  
Federal government bonds in pesos at  variable rate - Maturity: 2013
            8,685       9,738       8,685               8,685  
Consolidation bonds in pesos – Second series at 2%
            56       199       59               59  
Discount bonds denominated in pesos - Maturity: 2033 (Governed by Argentine legislation)
            45               45               45  
Federal Government International bonds in US dollars at 8,75% - Maturity: 2017
            12               12               12  
Other
            1       7       1               1  
Subtotal unlisted government securities
            69,980       73,645       69,984               69,984  
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
  
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EXHIBIT A
(Continued)
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)
 
   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
   
09/30/2010
 
Name
 
Market
value
   
Book
balance
   
Book balance
   
Position
without
options (1)
 
Options
 
Final
position
 
INSTRUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA
                               
                                 
Central Bank of Argentina Bills - Under Repo Transactions
                               
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-27-11
          327,272                      
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-06-10
          8,474                      
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 12-16-10
          5,281                      
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-26-11
          868                      
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Bills - Under repo Transactions
          341,895                      
                                   
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills – Listed – Own Portfolio
                                 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 11-03-10
    182,188       182,188             182,188         182,188  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 10-20-10
    120,000       120,000             120,000         120,000  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 11-17-10
    9,554       9,554             19,419         19,419  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-05-11
    4,855       4,855             4,855         4,855  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 12-22-10
    3,897       3,897             37,994         37,994  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-16-11
                          9,561         9,561  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-28-10
                    196,021                    
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills – Listed – Own Portfolio
            320,494       196,021       374,017         374,017  
                                           
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills - Unlisted - Own Portfolio
                                         
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 12-16-10
            594,385               594,385         594,385  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 10-27-10
            317,209               317,209         317,209  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-02-11
            287,646               287,646         287,646  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 11-10-10
            206,255               206,255         206,255  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 10-06-10
            181,691               277,528         277,528  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 10-13-10
            49,818               49,818         49,818  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 12-09-10
            31,743               31,743         31,743  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 12-01-10
            4,901               4,901         4,901  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-09-11
                            4,744         4,744  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-19-10
                    733,492                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-10-10
                    535,929                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-27-10
                    297,480                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-14-10
                    193,187                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-07-10
                    193,084                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-13-10
                    99,532                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-10-10
                    98,528                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-05-10
                    95,608                    
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills - Unlisted - Own Portfolio
            1,673,648       2,246,840       1,774,229         1,774,229  
                                           
Central Bank of Argentina notes - Listed - Own portfolio
                                         
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 03-25-10
                    34,200                    
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 02-10-10
                    23,101                    
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 01-06-10
                    7,728                    
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 01-20-10
                    3,435                    
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Notes - Listed - Own portfolio
                    68,464                    
                                           
Subtotal Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
            2,336,037       2,511,325       2,148,246         2,148,246  
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
  
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EXHIBIT A
(Continued)
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
   
09/30/2010
 
Name
 
Market
value
 
Book
balance
   
Book balance
   
Position
without
options (1)
 
Options
 
Final
position
 
                               
INSTRUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA (Continued)
        2,336,037       2,511,325       2,148,246         2,148,246  
                                       
Central Bank of Argentina Notes - Unlisted - Own portfolio
                                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 11-21-10
        837,449               1,011,236         1,011,236  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 01-05-11
        567,648               567,648         567,648  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 01-26-11
        513,695               513,695         513,695  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) - Maturity: 02-16-11
        204,062               204,062         204,062  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 12-22-10
        200,872               200,872         200,872  
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 05-18-11
        3,047               3,047         3,047  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 05-05-10
                513,459                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 03-31-10
                449,873                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 01-13-10
                360,842                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 02-17-10
                274,332                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 04-21-10
                251,148                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 01-20-10
                204,745                    
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Notes - Unlisted - Own portfolio
        2,326,773       2,054,399       2,500,560         2,500,560  
Total Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
        4,662,810       4,565,724       4,648,806         4,648,806  
Total Government securities
        7,120,208       6,412,783       5,227,624  
53,309
    5,280,933  
                                       
Total government and private Securities (2)
        7,120,208       6,412,783       5,227,624  
53,309
    5,280,933  

(1) Position without options as of September 30, 2010, includes “Holdings” plus: “loans” and “spot and forward purchases pending settlement", less “deposits” and  "spot and forward sales pending settlement". For the securities the book values of which differ from the market values, the latter is considered for the purposes of the calculation described above.

(2)  As of December 31, 2009 the Bank booked allowances for impairment in value amounting to 44 (see Exhibit J).

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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EXHIBIT B

FINANCING-FACILITIES CLASSIFICATION BY SITUATION
AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
             
COMMERCIAL
           
             
In normal situation
    6,391,193       5,045,066  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    315,880       215,706  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    886,255       635,715  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    5,189,058       4,193,645  
                 
Subject to special monitoring
    44,650       114,424  
In observation
               
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    10,597       5,805  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    14,048       104,281  
In negociation or with rollover agreement
               
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    547       3,932  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    19,458       406  
                 
Troubled
    5,425       50,101  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    4,295       7,446  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    1,130       42,655  
                 
With high risk of insolvency
    57,499       54,398  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
            561  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    8,277       8,168  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    49,222       45,669  
                 
Irrecoverable
    22,408       12,744  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    4,993       2,429  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    17,415       10,315  
                 
Subtotal Commercial
    6,521,175       5,276,733  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
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EXHIBIT B
(Continued)

 
FINANCING-FACILITIES CLASSIFICATION BY SITUATION
AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
             
CONSUMER
           
             
Performing
    6,660,284       5,646,031  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    20,833       27,802  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    614,319       694,309  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    6,025,132       4,923,920  
                 
Low risk
    87,822       92,514  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    50       23  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    11,463       11,912  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    76,309       80,579  
                 
Medium risk
    66,525       81,561  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    83          
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    8,168       12,836  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    58,274       68,725  
                 
High risk
    108,139       125,204  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    6       191  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    5,147       11,505  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    102,986       113,508  
                 
Irrecoverable
    48,727       46,061  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
               
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    11,286       9,477  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    37,441       36,584  
                 
Irrecoverable according to Central Bank's rules
    338       342  
                 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
            2  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    338       340  
                 
Subtotal Consumer
    6,971,835       5,991,713  
Total
    13,493,010       11,268,446  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
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EXHIBIT C

FINANCING-FACILITIES CONCENTRATION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
Number of customers
 
Outstanding
balance
   
% of total
portfolio
   
Outstanding
balance
   
% of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers
    1,836,885       13.61       1,536,292       13.63  
50 next largest customers
    1,869,146       13.85       1,656,436       14.70  
100 next largest customers
    1,043,360       7.73       898,944       7.98  
Other customers
    8,743,619       64.81       7,176,774       63.69  
Total
    13,493,010       100.00       11,268,446       100.00  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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EXHIBIT D

BREAKDOWN BY FINANCING TERMS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
Terms remaining to maturity
       
Item
 
Matured
   
Up to 1
month
   
Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   
Over 3
months
and up to
6 months
   
Over 6
months
and up to
12 months
   
Over 12
months
and up to
24 months
   
Over 24
months
   
Total
 
Non-financial government sector
    3       67,925       9,789       6,357       10,597       16,923       237,023       348,617  
                                                                 
Financial sector
    2       49,973       32,289       32,625       12,283       24,908       8,990       161,070  
                                                                 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    244,975       3,090,076       1,548,539       1,855,416       1,631,785       1,760,772       2,851,760       12,983,323  
Total
    244,980       3,207,974       1,590,617       1,894,398       1,654,665       1,802,603       3,097,773       13,493,010  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT E

DETAIL OF INVESTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

                                   
Information on the issuer
 
   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
Data from latest financial statements
 
Name
 
Class
 
Unit face
value
   
Votes per
share
   
Number
   
Amount
   
Amount
 
Main business activity
 
Period /
year-end
date
 
Capital
stock
   
Shareholders'
equity
   
Income
(loss) for the
period / year
 
In financial institutions, supplementary and authorized activities
                                                         
                                                           
- Subsidiaries
                                                         
In Argentina
                                                         
Banco del Tucumán S.A.
 
Common
  100     1     395,341     229,256     182,755  
Financial institution
 
09/30/2010
  43,960     254,921     51,706  
Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A.
 
Common
  1     1     36,659     85,797        
Financial institution
 
09/30/2010
  36,659     85,797     13,758  
Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa
 
Common
  1     1     12,776,680     23,183     28,374  
Brokerage house
 
09/30/2010
  12,886     23,192     5,586  
Sud Inversiones & Análisis S.A.
 
Common
  1     1     6,475,143     12,758     14,509  
Services
 
09/30/2010
  6,567     12,564     1,598  
Macro Fondos S.G.F.C.I.S.A.
 
Common
  1     1     327,183     1,394     1,503  
Mutual funds management
 
09/30/2010
  1,713     7,194     3,851  
Foreign
                                                         
Macro Bank Limited
 
Common
  1     1     9,816,899     177,917     164,576  
Financial institution
 
09/30/2010
  9,817     177,917     13,341  
Subtotal subsidiaries
                        530,305     391,717                          
                                                           
- Non-subsidiaries
                                                         
   In Argentina
                                                         
Banelco S.A.
 
Common
  1     1     1,071,716     2,500     2,500  
Network administration
 
12/31/09
  23,599     61,176     15,838  
Provincanje S.A.
 
Common
  1     1     600,000     603     603  
Swap of securities
 
12/31/09
  7,200     8,985     838  
Visa Argentina S.A.
 
Common
  1     1     953,178     863     862  
Business services
 
05/31/09
  15,000     151,461     91,332  
C.O.E.L.S.A.
 
Common
  1     1     77,942     119     119  
Financial Services
 
12/31/09
  1,000     2,033     200  
A.C.H. S.A.
 
Common
  1     1     110,500     196     196  
Electronic information services
 
12/31/09
  650     2,157     186  
Mercado Abierto Electrónico  S.A.
 
Common
  1,200     1     8     119     119  
Electronic market
 
12/31/09
  242     12,574     534  
Macroaval S.G.R.
 
Common
  1     1     30,500     31     31  
Mutual guarantee association
 
12/31/09
  250     6,080     324  
Argentina Clearing S.A.
 
Common
  1,380     1     30     31     31  
Services
 
07/31/09
  5,658     15,317     5,698  
Garantizar S.G.R.
 
Common
  1     1     10,000     10     10  
Mutual guarantee association
 
12/31/09
  8,335     224,988     7,204  
Foreign
                                                         
Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A.
 
Common
  10     1     7,303     312     299  
Financial institution
 
12/31/09
  1,063,000     2,565,191     208,295  
Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A.
 
Com "E"
  1     1     3,729     230     220  
Financial institution
 
12/31/09
  1,063,000     2,565,191     208,295  
Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A.
 
Preferred
  10           259     12     12  
Financial institution
 
12/31/09
  1,063,000     2,565,191     208,295  
Subtotal non-subsidiaries
                        5,026     5,002                          
                                                           
Total in financial institutions, supplementary  and authorized activities
                        535,331     396,719                          
                                                           
In other companies
                                                         
- Non-subsidiaries
                                                         
   In Argentina
                                                         
Other
                        1,302     1,316                          
Foreign
                                                         
SWIFT S.A.
 
Common
  1     1     3     20     19  
Services
 
12/31/09
  744,150     1,553,963     83,800  
Total in other companies
                        1,322     1,335                          
Total (1)
                        536,653     398,054                          

(1) As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009,  the Bank booked allowances for impairment in value amounting for 659 and 747, respectively (see Exhibit J).

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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EXHIBIT F

MOVEMENT OF BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

                           
Depreciation for
the period
       
Item
 
Net book
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
   
Increases
   
Transfers
   
Decreases
   
Years of
useful
life
   
Amount
   
Net book
value at
end of the
period
 
Bank premises and equipment
                                         
Buildings
    266,952       9,779       1,604       2,140       50       7,626       268,569  
Furniture and facilities
    31,016       7,374                       10       3,937       34,453  
Machinery and equipment
    80,702       17,760                       5       23,794       74,668  
Vehicles
    17,975       1,443               55       5       5,188       14,175  
Total
    396,645       36,356       1,604       2,195               40,545       391,865  
                                                         
Other assets
                                                       
Works in progress
    15,088       13,671       (703 )     77                       27,979  
Works of art
    1,195       22                                       1,217  
Prepayments for the purchase of assets
    1,335                                               1,335  
Foreclosed assets
    17,816       212               4,912       50       242       12,874  
Leased buildings
    3,723                       1,147       50       61       2,515  
Stationery and office supplies
    2,770       13,470               12,005                       4,235  
Other assets
    70,947       4,210       (901 )     3,977       50       1,268       69,011  
Total
    112,874       31,585       (1,604 )     22,118               1,571       119,166  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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EXHIBIT G

DETAIL OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
Net book
           
Amortization for
       
   
value at
           
the period
   
Net book
 
Item
 
beginning of
fiscal year
   
Increases
 
Decreases
 
useful
life
   
Amount
   
value at end
of the period
 
Goodwill (1)
    55,045       56,205         10       6,792       104,458  
Organization and development costs (2)
    147,568       70,446         5       41,395       176,619  
                                           
Total
    202,613       126,651                 48,187       281,077  

(1)
Related to the difference between the total price of the transaction and the value by the equity method of Banco del Tucuman S.A., former Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A. and Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. acquisitions.

(2)
Includes the cost of information technology projects hired from independent parties, leasehold improvements and foreign exchange differences capitalized in relation to constitutional rights protection actions and court orders.

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
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EXHIBIT H

DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
Number of customers
 
Outstanding
balance
   
% of total
portfolio
   
Outstanding
balance
   
% of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers
    4,208,567       21.23       2,827,065       17.10  
50 next largest customers
    1,670,955       8.43       1,657,156       10.02  
100 next largest customers
    1,057,682       5.34       1,004,916       6.08  
Other customers
    12,887,268       65.00       11,047,515       66.80  
Total
    19,824,472       100.00       16,536,652       100.00  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
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EXHIBIT I

BREAKDOWN OF DEPOSITS, OTHER LIABILITIES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION AND
SUBORDINATED CORPORATE BONDS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
Terms remaining to maturity
       
Item
 
Up to 1
month
   
Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   
Over 3
months
and up to
months
   
Over 6
months
and up to
12
months
   
Over 12
months
and up to
24
months
   
Over 24
months
   
Total
 
Deposits
    14,334,166       3,604,446       582,081       702,789       600,955       35       19,824,472  
                                                         
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
                                                       
                                                         
Central Bank of Argentina
    997                       109       425               1,531  
Banks and International Institutions
    4,645       32,688       12,965       3,342                       53,640  
Non-subordinated corporate bonds
            6,650               5,870       197,066       421,399       630,985  
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions
    48,547       761       1,141       2,283       4,565       36,828       94,125  
Other
    569,930       421       1,020       1,495       1,875       79,037       653,778  
      624,119       40,520       15,126       13,099       203,931       537,264       1,434,059  
                                                         
Subordinated corporate bonds
            16,412                               594,105       610,517  
Total
    14,958,285       3,661,378       597,207       715,888       804,886       1,131,404       21,869,048  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
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EXHIBIT J

CHANGES IN ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
Balances at
               
Balances at
 
   
beginning of
   
Increases
   
Decreases
   
end of the 
 
Breakdown
 
fiscal year
   
(1)
   
Charge off
   
Reversals
   
period
 
ALLOWANCES
                             
Government and private securities
                             
For impairment in value
    44       3             47        
Loans
                                   
For uncollectibility risk and impairment in value
    416,233       86,907       94,714       28,530       379,896  
Other receivables from financial intermediation
                                       
For uncollectibility risk and impairment in value
    230,655       214       1,266       1,040       228,563  
Receivables from financial leases
                                       
For uncollectibility risk
    3,314       3,647               625       6,336  
Investments in other companies
                                       
For impairment in value
    747       8               96       659  
Other receivables
                                       
For uncollectibility risk
    13,949       159       342       228       13,538  
Total allowances
    664,942       90,938       96,322       30,566       628,992  
                                         
PROVISIONS
                                       
Contingent commitments
    966                       155       811  
For negative goodwill
    483                       483          
For other contingencies
    63,547       16,444       8,126       100       71,765  
Difference from court deposits dollarization
    9,415       452               74       9,793  
Total Provisions
    74,411       16,896       8,126       812       82,369  

(1) See note 3.3.f). and 3.3.o).

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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EXHIBIT K

CAPITAL STRUCTURE
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

Shares
   
Capital stock
 
         
Votes per
 
Issued
       
Class
 
Number
   
share
 
Outstanding
   
Paid in
 
                                 
Registered common stock A
    11,235,670       5       11,236       11,236  
                                 
Registered common stock B
    583,249,498       1       583,249       583,249  
                                 
Total
    594,485,168               594,485       594,485  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT L

FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
   
Total Parent
   
 
       
   
company and
   
Total per currency
       
   
Argentine
         
Pound
   
Swiss
   
Danish
   
Canadian
   
Australian
         
Swedish
   
Norwegian
             
I tems
 
b ranches
   
US dollar
   
s terling
   
f ranc
   
k rone
   
d ollar
   
d ollar
   
Y en
   
k rone
   
k rone
   
E uro
   
T otal
 
ASSETS
                                                                       
Cash
    1,957,297       1,944,611       643       151       60       120       254       423       60       86       10,889       2,021,681  
Government and private securities
    53,523       53,523                                                                               1,162,697  
Loans
    2,095,533       2,094,874                                                                       659       1,825,296  
Other receivables from financial intermediation
    2,246,601       2,235,810                                                                       10,791       1,152,214  
Receivables from financial leases
    64,363       64,363                                                                               75,017  
Investments in other companies
    178,491       178,491                                                                               165,126  
Other receivables
    37,945       37,943                                                                       2       28,816  
Items pending allocation
    196       196                                                                               210  
                                                                                                 
Total
    6,633,949       6,609,811       643       151       60       120       254       423       60       86       22,341       6,431,057  
                                                                                                 
LIABILITIES
                                                                                               
Deposits
    3,145,710       3,145,710                                                                               2,926,410  
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
    748,841       727,914       152       28               19               73               12       20,643       1,845,306  
Other liabilities
    3,229       3,229                                                                               3,233  
Subordinated corporate bonds
    610,517       610,517                                                                               571,510  
Items pending allocation
    162       162                                                                               2  
                                                                                                 
Total
    4,508,459       4,487,532       152       28               19               73               12       20,643       5,346,461  
                                                                                                 
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS
                                                                                               
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
                                                                                               
(except contra debit-balance accounts)
                                                                                               
Contingent
    738,110       738,110                                                                               780,318  
Control
    974,064       953,059       102       120               2                                       20,781       983,670  
Derivatives
    42,362       42,362                                                                               41,917  
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
                                                                                               
(except contra credit-balance accounts)
                                                                                               
Contingent
    222,806       207,025                                                                       15,781       337,795  
Derivatives
                                                                                            22,030  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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EXHIBIT N

CREDIT ASSISTANCE TO RELATED PARTIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
             
Item
 
Total (1)
   
Total (1)
 
Loans
           
Overdrafts
    4,805       1,374  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    4,805       1,374  
Documents
            1,092  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
            1,092  
Mortgage and pledged
    688       1,148  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    688       1,105  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
            43  
Personal
    44          
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    44          
Credit cards
    5,833       7,487  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    5,833       7,487  
Other
    28,361       1,184  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    28,361       1,184  
Total loans
    39,687       12,285  
                 
Other receivables from financial intermediation
    5,723       5,747  
                 
Receivables from financial leases and other
    1,976       2,399  
                 
Contingent Commitments
    22,280       45,356  
                 
Investments in other companies
    530,890       392,340  
                 
Total
    600,556       458,127  
                 
Allowances / Provisions
    587       313  

(1) As of September 30, 2010, and December 31, 2009 all debtors are classified in performing situation.

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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EXHIBIT O

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

                   
Originally
                   
                   
agreed
   
Residual
   
Weighted daily
       
   
Purpose of the
             
weighted
   
weighted
   
average term of
       
Type of
 
transactions
 
Underlying 
 
Type of
 
Negotiation environment
 
monthly
   
monthly
   
settlement of
       
contract
 
performed
 
asset
 
settlement
 
 or counter-party
 
average term
   
average term
   
differences
   
Amount
 
                                         
   
Intermediation
 
Argentine
     
Over The Counter  - Residents
                       
Options
 
- own account
 
government securities
 
Other
 
in Argentina - Non-financial sector
    126       28             53,309  
                                               
   
Intermediation
     
With delivery of
 
Over The Counter  - Residents
                             
Options
 
- own account
 
Other
 
underlying asset
 
in Argentina - Non-financial sector
    7       7             28,013  
                                               
   
Intermediation
 
Argentine
 
With delivery of
 
MAE (over-the-counter
                             
Repo transactions
 
- own account
 
government securities
 
underlying asset
 
electronic market)
    1       1             2,155,239  
                                               
   
Intermediation
 
Argentine
 
With delivery of
 
Over The Counter - Residents
                             
Repo transactions
 
- own account
 
government securities
 
underlying asset
 
in Argentina - Financial Sector
    1       1             327,272  
                                               
   
Intermediation
 
Foreign
 
Daily settlement of
 
Rosario Futures
                             
Futures
 
- own account
 
currency
 
differences
 
Exchange (ROFEX)
    3       2       1       112,836  
                                                 
   
Intermediation
 
Foreign
 
Daily settlement of
 
MAE (over-the-counter
                               
Futures
 
- own account
 
currency
 
differences
 
electronic market)
    3       2       1       175,415  
                                                 
   
Intermediation
     
Daily settlement of
 
MAE (over-the-counter
                               
Futures
 
- own account
 
Other
 
differences
 
electronic market)
    7       3       1       10,000  
                                                 
   
Intermediation
 
Foreign
 
Maturity settlement
 
Over The Counter  - Residents
                               
Forward
 
- own account
 
currency
 
of differences
 
in Argentina - Non-financial sector
    3       2       30       74,712  
                                                 
   
Intermediation
     
Maturity settlement
 
Over The Counter  - Residents
                               
Swaps
 
- own account
 
Other
 
of differences
 
in Argentina - Non-financial sector
    132       96       90       42,362  
                                                 
   
Intermediation
         
MAE (over-the-counter
                               
Swaps
 
- own account
 
Other
 
Other
 
electronic market)
    50       37       30       115,000  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

     
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
ASSETS
           
               
A.
CASH
           
 
Cash on hand
    1,340,877       1,304,922  
 
Due from banks and correspondents
               
 
Central Bank of Argentina
    2,638,789       2,910,020  
 
Local Other
    17,970       11,454  
 
Foreign
    799,464       789,559  
 
Other
    248       237  
        4,797,348       5,016,192  
                   
B.
GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES (Exhibit I)
               
 
Holdings in investment accounts
            659,371  
 
Holdings for trading or financial intermediation
    870,833       464,851  
 
Government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
    1,825,520       1,046,220  
 
Unlisted government securities
    73,879       79,449  
 
Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
    5,293,502       4,650,421  
 
Investments in listed private securities
    15,358       773  
 
less:  Allowances (Note 3.)
    (3 )     (44 )
        8,079,089       6,901,041  
                   
C.
LOANS
               
 
To the non-financial government sector
    278,273       206,484  
 
To the financial sector
               
 
Interfinancing - (granted call)
    48,000       50,000  
 
Other financing to Argentine financial institutions
    66,081       40,442  
 
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivables
    457       474  
 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
               
 
Overdrafts
    1,684,254       1,436,292  
 
Documents
    1,451,758       1,412,551  
 
Mortgage loans
    827,240       746,762  
 
Pledged loans
    298,146       262,508  
 
Personal loans
    5,150,506       4,006,592  
 
Credit cards
    1,326,523       950,098  
 
Other
    2,865,156       2,271,756  
 
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivables
    199,868       182,168  
 
less:  Unposted payments
    (29 )     (29 )
 
less:  Unearned discount
    (22,522 )     (21,246 )
 
less:  Allowances (Note 3.)
    (423,715 )     (448,045 )
        13,749,996       11,096,807  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

     
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
D.
OTHER RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION
           
 
Central Bank of Argentina
    2,147,367       1,284,709  
 
Amounts receivable from spot and forward sales pending settlement
    534,960       37,042  
 
Securities and foreign currency receivable from spot and forward purchases pending settlement
    402,963       536,560  
 
Unlisted corporate bonds
    268,809       123,793  
 
Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    1,390       5,295  
 
Other receivables not covered by debtors classification standards
    761,236       635,280  
 
Other receivables covered by debtors classification standards
    43,709       41,835  
 
Accrued interest receivables covered by debtors classification standards
    1          
 
less:  Allowances (Note 3.)
    (240,158 )     (231,219 )
        3,920,277       2,433,295  
                   
E.
RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL LEASES
               
 
Receivables from financial leases
    231,720       271,470  
 
Accrued interest and adjustments
    4,508       6,230  
 
less:  Allowances (Note 3.)
    (6,419 )     (3,649 )
        229,809       274,051  
                   
F.
INVESTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES
               
 
In financial institutions
    554       531  
 
Other
    10,922       10,925  
 
less:  Allowances (Note 3.)
    (1,722 )     (1,497 )
        9,754       9,959  
                   
G.
OTHER RECEIVABLES
               
 
Receivables from sale of assets
    8,873       12,231  
 
Minimum presumed income tax - Tax Credit
            10,280  
 
Other
    541,934       357,483  
 
Accrued interest and adjustments receivable on receivables from sale of assets
    490       481  
 
Other accrued interest and adjustments receivables
    135          
 
less:  Allowances (Note 3.)
    (20,855 )     (13,980 )
        530,577       366,495  
                   
H.
BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET
    434,263       433,625  
                   
I.
OTHER ASSETS
    121,020       114,342  
                   
J.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
               
 
Goodwill
    104,458       55,045  
 
Organization and development costs
    186,154       155,529  
        290,612       210,574  
                   
K.
ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION
    3,067       2,857  
                   
TOTAL ASSETS
    32,165,812       26,859,238  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

LIABILITIES
 
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
               
L.
DEPOSITS
           
 
From the non-financial government sector
    5,724,266       3,613,924  
 
From the financial sector
    10,940       14,052  
 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
               
 
Checking accounts
    3,730,445       3,275,826  
 
Savings accounts
    3,771,607       3,445,577  
 
Time deposits
    8,592,716       7,711,471  
 
Investment accounts
    268,680       52,286  
 
Other
    481,420       416,503  
 
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payables
    60,844       63,227  
        22,640,918       18,592,866  
                   
M.
OTHER LIABILITIES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION
               
 
Central Bank of Argentina
               
 
Other
    1,569       1,897  
 
Banks and International Institutions
    53,463       219,743  
 
Non-subordinated Corporate Bonds
    618,465       601,016  
 
Amounts payable for spot and forward purchases pending settlement
    375,446       492,183  
 
Securities and foreign currency to be delivered under spot and forward sales pending settlement
    2,441,039       1,076,047  
 
Put options sold premiums
    215       80  
 
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions
               
 
Interfinancing (received call)
    48,000       145,000  
 
Other financing received from Argentine financial Institutions
    17,722       18,957  
 
Accrued interest payables
    19       78  
 
Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    273          
 
Other
    723,454       732,686  
 
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payables
    41,081       50,383  
        4,320,746       3,338,070  
                   
N.
OTHER LIABILITIES
               
 
Fees
    342       624  
 
Other
    591,279       883,458  
        591,621       884,082  
                   
O.
PROVISIONS (Note 3.)
    93,336       88,275  
                   
P.
SUBORDINATED CORPORATE BONDS
    610,517       572,473  
                   
Q.
ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION
    4,409       3,987  
                   
 
MINORITY INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES
    25,862       20,684  
                   
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    28,287,409       23,500,437  
                   
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    3,878,403       3,358,801  
                   
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    32,165,812       26,859,238  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS
           
             
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
    13,450,282       12,204,355  
Contingent
    4,893,312       4,430,261  
Guarantees received
    4,480,051       3,963,188  
Other not covered by debtors classification standards
    258       359  
Contingent debit-balance contra accounts
    413,003       466,714  
Control
    7,221,167       6,152,834  
Receivables classified as irrecoverable
    831,792       797,220  
Other
    6,129,255       5,094,428  
Control debit-balance contra accounts
    260,120       261,186  
Derivatives
    618,409       1,033,601  
Notional value of call options sold
    28,013       25,229  
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    186,427       461,234  
Interest rate swap
    157,362       157,917  
Derivatives debit-balance contra accounts
    246,607       389,221  
Trust activity
    717,394       587,659  
Trust funds
    717,394       587,659  
                 
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
    13,450,282       12,204,355  
Contingent
    4,893,312       4,430,261  
Credit lines granted (unused portion) covered by debtors classification standards
    1,481          
Other guarantees provided covered by debtors classification standards
    71,768       85,213  
Other guarantees provided not covered by debtors classification standards
    130,722       130,826  
Other covered by debtors classification standards
    209,032       250,675  
Contingent credit-balance contra accounts
    4,480,309       3,963,547  
Control
    7,221,167       6,152,834  
Checks to be credited
    260,120       261,186  
Control credit-balance contra accounts
    6,961,047       5,891,648  
Derivatives
    618,409       1,033,601  
Notional value of put options taken
    6,464       32,905  
Notional value of put options sold
    53,607       69,900  
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    186,536       286,416  
Derivatives credit-balance contra account
    371,802       644,380  
Trust activity
    717,394       587,659  
Trust activity credit-balance contra accounts
    717,394       587,659  

The accompanying notes 1 through 5 to the consolidated financial statements and Exhibit I are an integral part of these statements, which are part of the stand-alone financial statements of Banco Macro S.A. and should be read together with them.

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

     
09/30/2010
   
09/30/2009
 
               
A.
FINANCIAL INCOME
           
 
Interest on cash and due from banks
    246       276  
 
Interest on loans to the financial sector
    9,203       6,723  
 
Interest on overdrafts
    192,017       263,884  
 
Interest on documents
    106,099       151,573  
 
Interest on mortgage loans
    81,560       78,091  
 
Interest on pledged loans
    36,966       43,997  
 
Interest on credit card loans
    145,368       137,504  
 
Interest on financial leases
    31,983       47,311  
 
Interest on other loans
    1,097,485       912,062  
 
Income from government and private securities, net
    774,765       988,602  
 
Net income from options
    613          
 
Interest on other receivables from financial intermediation
    695       81  
 
Income from guaranteed loans - Presidential Decree No. 1,387/01
    22,284       3,501  
 
CER (Benchmark Stabilization Coefficient) adjustment
    38,531       10,928  
 
CVS (Salary Variation Coefficient) adjustment
    554       543  
 
Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency
    124,662       122,716  
 
Other
    59,681       148,971  
        2,722,712       2,916,763  
                   
B.
FINANCIAL EXPENSE
               
 
Interest on checking accounts
    4,051       12,700  
 
Interest on savings accounts
    14,563       12,510  
 
Interest on time deposits
    699,885       891,478  
 
Interest on interfinancing received loans (received call)
    3,362       1,331  
 
Interest on other financing from financial institutions
    5       3  
 
Interest on other liabilities from financial intermediation
    46,904       62,048  
 
Interest on subordinated bonds
    42,697       40,772  
 
Other interest
    1,431       2,153  
 
Net income from options
            1  
 
CER adjustment
    3,837       3,314  
 
Contribution to Deposit Guarantee Fund
    25,345       22,281  
 
Other
    130,223       104,298  
        972,303       1,152,889  
                   
 
GROSS INTERMEDIATION MARGIN - GAIN
    1,750,409       1,763,874  
                   
C.
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    86,166       132,916  
                   
D.
SERVICE-CHARGE INCOME
               
 
Related to lending transactions
    60,380       42,116  
 
Related to deposits
    583,848       498,310  
 
Other commissions
    22,970       21,441  
 
Other
    264,571       210,604  
        931,769       772,471  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

     
09/30/2010
   
09/30/2009
 
               
E.
SERVICE-CHARGE EXPENSE
           
 
Commissions
    58,954       44,849      
 
Other
    145,859       118,925  
        204,813       163,774  
                   
F.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
               
 
Personnel expenses
    866,735       693,348  
 
Directors' and statutory auditors' fees
    30,597       32,654  
 
Other professional fees
    58,775       47,816  
 
Advertising and publicity
    38,119       30,961  
 
Taxes
    75,805       61,527  
 
Depreciation of equipment
    42,946       40,018  
 
Amortization of organization costs
    30,955       24,246  
 
Other operating expenses
    179,332       155,763  
 
Other
    16,984       17,168  
        1,340,248       1,103,501  
                   
 
NET INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION - GAIN
    1,050,951       1,136,154  
                   
G.
OTHER INCOME
               
 
Income from long-term investments
    4,173       7,676  
 
Penalty interest
    20,879       18,107  
 
Recovered loans and allowances reversed
    53,542       35,163  
 
CER adjustments
    85       48  
 
Others
    58,393       32,223  
        137,072       93,217  
                   
H.
OTHER EXPENSE
               
 
Penalty interest and charges payable to the Central Bank of Argentina
    20       16  
 
Charges for other receivables uncollectibility and other allowances
    19,984       19,327  
 
Amortization of differences related to court orders
    12,968       16,642  
 
Depreciation and loss of other assets
    2,991       4,370  
 
Goodwill amortization
    6,792       6,324  
 
Other
    21,850       54,758  
        64,605       101,437  
                   
 
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES
    (5,231 )     (3,537 )
                   
 
NET INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX - GAIN
    1,118,187       1,124,397  
                   
I.
INCOME TAX
    382,196       614,302  
                   
 
NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD - GAIN
    735,991       510,095  

The accompanying notes 1 through 5 to the consolidated financial statements and Exhibit I are an integral part of these financial statements, which are part of the stand-alone financial statements of Banco Macro S.A. and should be read together with them.

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
 See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
09/30/2009
 
CHANGES IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
           
Cash at beginning of fiscal year
    5,396,063       3,523,897  
Cash at end of the period
    5,564,091       4,235,840  
Net increase in cash
    168,028       711,943  
                 
CAUSES OF CHANGES IN CASH
               
                 
Operating activities
               
Net collections / (payments):
               
Government and private securities
    1,422,499       (1,221,292 )
Loans
               
To the financial sector
    (14,419 )     28,786  
To the non-financial government sector
    (13,677 )     52,037  
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    (702,407 )     1,349,232  
Other receivables from financial intermediation
    (1,826,426 )     (443,166 )
Receivables from financial leases
    73,232       133,314  
Deposits
               
From the financial sector
    (3,111 )     (10,531 )
From the non-financial government sector
    2,062,791       (156,057 )
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    981,424       1,929,716  
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
               
Financing facilities from the financial sector (received calls)
    (100,361 )     30,414  
Others (except liabilities included under financing activities)
    127,597       223,119  
Collections related to service-charge income
    923,879       766,689  
Payments related to service-charge expenses
    (199,738 )     (159,550 )
Administrative expenses paid
    (1,271,498 )     (1,043,549 )
Payment of organization and development costs
    (56,997 )     (30,849 )
Net collections from penalty interest
    20,863       18,099  
Differences from payments related to court orders
    (15,624 )     (20,825 )
Collections of dividends from other companies
    4,516       6,177  
Other collections / (payments) related to other income and losses
    51,720       (14,621 )
Net payments from other operating activities
    (133,366 )     (134,386 )
Payment of income tax / minimum presumed income tax
    (700,413 )     (294,878 )
Net cash flows generated in operating activities
    630,484       1,007,879  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
 See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
09/30/2009
 
Investing activities
           
Net payments for bank premises and equipment
    (35,104 )     (27,075 )
Net (payments)/collections for other assets
    (7,379 )     2,907  
Payments from purchases of investments in other companies (1)
    (91,856 )        
Collections from sales of investments in other companies
            150  
Other collections / (payments) for investing activities
    15,854       (10,939 )
Net cash flows used in investing activities
    (118,485 )     (34,957 )
                 
Financing activities
               
Net payments for:
               
Non-subordinated corporate bonds
    (45,780 )     (97,832 )
Central Bank of Argentina:
               
Other
    (328 )     (76,840 )
Banks and International Institutions
    (167,807 )     (31,627 )
Subordinated corporate bonds
    (29,730 )     (28,357 )
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions
    (1,239 )     (4,894 )
Payment of dividends
    (208,124 )     (148,350 )
Other payments from financing activities
               
Own shares reacquired
            (56,665 )
Net cash flows used in financing activities
    (453,008 )     (444,565 )
                 
Financial income and holding gains on cash and cash equivalents
    109,037       183,586  
                 
Net increase in cash
    168,028       711,943  

(1) See Note 2.7. to the stand-alone financial statements.

The accompanying notes 1 through 5 to the consolidated financial statements and Exhibit I are an integral part of these financial statments, which are part of the stand-alone financial statements of Banco Macro S.A. and should be read together with them.

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF DEBTORS BY SITUATION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
             
COMMERCIAL
           
             
In normal situation
    6,664,044       5,369,950  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    322,019       227,375  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    914,746       677,310  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    5,427,279       4,465,265  
                 
Subject to special monitoring
    44,650       114,424  
In observation
               
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    10,597       5,805  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    14,048       104,281  
In negociation or with rollover agreement
               
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    547       3,932  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    19,458       406  
                 
Troubled
    5,822       51,007  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    4,470       7,872  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    1,352       43,135  
                 
With high risk of insolvency
    58,220       54,763  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
            561  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    8,277       8,504  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    49,943       45,698  
                 
Irrecoverable
    22,408       12,744  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    4,993       2,429  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    17,415       10,315  
                 
Subtotal Commercial
    6,795,144       5,602,888  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF DEBTORS BY SITUATION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
             
CONSUMER
           
             
Performing
    7,841,588       6,355,377  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    24,953       28,392  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    642,041       719,501  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    7,174,594       5,607,484  
                 
Low risk
    103,556       99,822  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    70       23  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    11,869       12,143  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    91,617       87,656  
                 
Medium risk
    80,585       89,545  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    87          
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    8,198       12,836  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    72,300       76,709  
                 
High risk
    136,946       140,838  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    18       191  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    5,147       11,513  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    131,781       129,134  
                 
Irrecoverable
    55,854       47,906  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
               
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    11,567       9,758  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    44,287       38,148  
                 
Irrecoverable according to Central Bank's rules
    429       404  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
            2  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    429       402  
                 
Subtotal Consumer
    8,218,958       6,733,892  
Total
    15,014,102       12,336,780  

The accompanying notes 1 through 5 to the consolidated financial statements and Exhibit I are an integral part of these statements, which are part of the stand-alone financial statements of Banco Macro S.A. and should be read together with them.

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WITH SUBSIDIARIES
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22
of the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

1.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND SUBSIDIARIES

 
1.1.
Valuation and disclosure criteria:

According to the procedures provided in BCRA standards - Communiqué “A” 2,227, as supplemented, and FACPCE Technical Resolution No. 21, the Bank has consolidated line-by-line (i) its balance sheets as of September 30, 2010, and December 31, 2009, and (ii) the statements of income and cash flows for the nine—month periods ended September 30, 2010, and 2009, with the financial statements of Banco del Tucumán S.A., Macro Bank Limited (consolidated with Sud Asesores (R.O.U.) S.A., Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa (consolidated with Macro Fondos Comunes de Inversión S.A.) and Sud Inversiones y Análisis S.A., as of such dates. Additionally, as from September 20, 2010, the Bank consolidated its financial statements with those of Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. (see note 2.7.to the Bank’s stand-alone financial statements).

The financial statements of the Bank’s subsidiaries have been prepared based on methods similar to those applied by the Bank to prepare its own financial statements, with respect to assets and liabilities valuation and disclosure, income (loss) measurement and restatement procedures, as explained in note 3 to the Bank’s stand-alone financial statements. In addition, the Bank made certain reclassifications of the financial statements as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2009, for the sole purpose of comparing them with these financial statements.

The receivables/payables and transactions between the companies were eliminated in the consolidation process.

 
1.2.
List of subsidiaries:

The table below shows the treatment given to the equity interests that Banco Macro S.A. holds in subsidiaries (percentage of equity interest and votes held directly or indirectly as of September 30, 2010):

   
Banco Macro S.A.’s direct equity interest
   
Banco Macro S.A.’s
direct and indirect
equity interest
 
   
Shares
   
Percentage of
   
Percentage of
 
Company
 
Type
 
Number
   
Capital
stock
   
Possible
votes
   
Capital
stock
   
Possible
votes
 
                                   
Banco del Tucumán S.A.
 
Common
    395,341       89.932 %     89.932 %     89.932 %     89.932 %
                                             
Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A.
 
Common
    36,659,000       100.000 %     100.000 %     100.000 %     100.000 %
                                             
Macro Bank Limited  (a)
 
Common
    9,816,899       99.999 %     99.999 %     99.999 %     99.999 %
                                             
Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa  (b) and (c)
 
Common
    12,776,680       99.154 %     99.154 %     99.921 %     99.921 %
                                             
Sud Inversiones & Análisis S.A.
 
Common
    6,475,143       98.605 %     98.605 %     98.605 %     98.605 %
                                             
Macro Fondos S.G.F.C.I. S.A.
 
Common
    327,183       19.100 %     19.100 %     99.936 %     99.936 %

 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WITH SUBSIDIARIES
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22
of the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
(a) 
Consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) S.A. (voting rights: 100%, equity interest: 1,032).
 
 
(b) 
Consolidated with Macro Fondos SGFCI S.A. (percentage of capital stock and votes 80.90%).
 
 
(c) 
The indirect equity interest of Banco Macro S.A comes, mainly, from Sud Inversiones & Análisis S.A.

 
1.3.
Methods of incorporating foreign subsidiaries:

The financial statements of Macro Bank Limited were adapted to BCRA rules.  Also, as they are originally stated in US dollars, they were translated into pesos following the procedures indicated below:

 
 a)
Assets and liabilities were converted at the reference exchange rate or the exchange rate reported by the BCRA trading room and effective for the foreign currency at the closing of transactions on the last business day of the period ended September 30, 2010, and  the year ended December 31, 2009.

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

 
 c)
Retained earnings were estimated by the difference between assets, liabilities and owners’ contributions, translated into pesos, as indicated above.

 
 d)
The amounts of the accounts in the statement of income as for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010, and 2009, were converted into pesos, as of such dates according to the method described in a) above. In both cases, the difference between the sum of the amounts thus obtained and lump-sum income (loss) for each period (difference between retained earnings at beginning of fiscal year and retained earnings at the period-end) was recorded in “Other income – Income from long-term investments” and “Financial income – Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency” or “Financial expense – Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency”, as the case may be, in the stand-alone and consolidated financial statements, respectively.

The main figures included in the consolidated financial statements arising from the figures of Macro Bank Limited (consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) S.A.) as of September 30, 2010, considering the translation process mentioned above are as follows:

   
Macro Bank Limited
 
   
In thousands of
USD
   
In thousands of
Ps.
 
             
Assets
    211,390       837,251  
                 
Liabilities
    166,469       659,334  
                 
Shareholders’ equity
    44,921       177,917  

 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WITH SUBSIDIARIES
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22
of the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
1.4.
The table below shows total assets, liabilities, shareholders’ equity and income of Banco Macro S.A. and each one of its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2010:

   
Banco
Macro S.A.
   
Banco del
Tucumán S.A.
   
Banco
Privado de
Inversiones 
S.A.
(1)
   
Macro
Bank
Limited
(2)
   
Other
subsidiaries 
(3)
   
Eliminations
   
Banco
Macro S.A.
consolidated
 
                                           
Assets
    29,178,758       2,453,298       450,798       837,251       104,808       859,101       32,165,812  
                                                         
Liabilities
    25,300,355       2,198,377       365,001       659,334       68,489       304,147       28,287,409  
                                                         
Shareholders’ equity
    3,878,403       254,921       85,797       177,917       36,319       554,954       3,878,403  
                                                         
Income (loss)
    735,991       51,706       146       13,341       7,333       72,526       735,991  

 
(1)
Income (loss) relates to the 10-day period ended September 30, 2010.
 
 
(2)
Figures related to Macro Bank Limited consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) S.A.
 
 
(3)
Figures related to the subsidiaries Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa (consolidated with Macro Fondos Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión S.A.) and Sud Inversiones & Análisis S.A.

 
1.5.
Statement of cash flows and cash equivalents

The Bank and its subsidiaries consider “cash and cash equivalents” to be the Cash and Government and private securities accounts which mature less than 90 days as from their date of acquisition. As of September 30, 2010 and 2009 and December 31, 2009, such securities total 766,743, 34,775 and 379,871, respectively.

2.
RESTRICTED ASSETS

In addition to the assets broken down in note 7 to the stand-alone financial statements, certain assets are restricted as follows:

 
2.1.
Banco del Tucumán S.A.:

 
a)
Other receivables from financial intermediation

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, Banco del Tucumán S.A. continued to keep as security the amounts related to the special guarantee checking accounts opened in BCRA for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar ones for an amount of 25,214 and 25,006, respectively.

 
b)
Other receivables

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, this includes other receivables in the amount of 2,341 and 2,178, respectively.

 
2.2.
Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A.:

 
a)
Other receivables from financial intermediation

 
a.1)
As of September 30, 2010, and December 31, 2009, Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. continued to keep as security the amounts related to the special guarantee checking accounts opened in BCRA for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar ones in the amounts of 9,074 and 9,214, respectively.

 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WITH SUBSIDIARIES
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22
of the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
a.2)
As of September 30, 2010, and December 31, 2009, it keeps certain amounts related to credit card customers consumptions abroad as securities amounting to 2,357 and 7,211, respectively.

 
 b)
 Other receivables

 
b.1)
As of September 30, 2010, and December 31, 2009, it carries as guaranty mainly transactions carried out on institutional markets, credit card transactions, trust activities and lease guaranties amounting to 9,490 and 12,111, respectively.

 
b.2)
As of September 30, 2010, and December 31, 2009, includes other security deposits in the amount of 827.

 
2.3.
Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa:

Investments in other companies

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, this includes other investments in other companies in the amount of 1,453.

3.
CHANGES IN ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS

The following are the changes in the Bank’s allowances and provisions consolidated with its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2010:

   
Balances at
         
Decreases
       
Item
 
beginning of
year
   
Increases
(1)
   
Charge off
   
Reversals
   
Balances at
period-end
 
                               
Allowances
                             
                               
For government and private securities
    44       6             47       3  
                                       
For loans
    448,045       122,976       118,398       28,908       423,715  
                                         
For other receivables from financial intermediation
    231,219       12,541       1,572       2,030       240,158  
                                         
For receivables from financial leases
    3,649       3,662               892       6,419  
                                         
For investments in other companies
    1,497       321               96       1,722  
                                         
For other receivables
    13,980       7,508       342       291       20,855  
                                         
Total
    698,434       147,014       120,312       32,264       629,872  
                                         
Provisions
                                       
                                         
For contingent commitments
    966                       155       811  
                                         
For negative goodwill
    483                       483          
                                         
For other contingencies
    66,847       21,137       8,912       317       78,755  
                                         
Difference from court deposits dollarization
    19,979       1,478       7,613       74       13,770  
                                         
Total
    88,275       22,615       16,525       1,029       93,336  

(1)  Includes allowances as of the acquisition of Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A.

 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WITH SUBSIDIARIES
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22
of the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

4.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following is the breakdown of the volumes in gross absolute values of transactions effective as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, according to the type of derivative financial instrument involved in transactions performed by the Bank and its subsidiaries (see note 11 to the Bank’s stand-alone financial statements):

Type of contract / underlying asset
 
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
             
Futures / Foreign currency
    288,251       661,610  
                 
Repo transactions
    2,502,890       1,581,008  
                 
Forwards / Foreign currency
    74,712       86,039  
                 
Options / Boden coupons
    53,607       69,900  
                 
Swap / Other
    157,362       157,917  
                 
Options / Other
    34,477       47,259  
                 
Futures / Rate
    10,000          
                 
Options / Foreign currency
            10,875  

In addition, positions of transactions effective as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, are as follows:

Transaction
 
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
             
Net liability position of repurchase agreements
    (2,007,048 )     (539,658 )
                 
Net (liability) / asset position of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    (109 )     174,818  
                 
Position of put options sold on Boden 2012 and 2013 coupons
    53,607       69,900  
                 
Interest rate swaps
    157,362       157,917  
                 
Position of put options taken
    28,013       25,229  
                 
Position of call options sold
    6,464       32,905  
                 

5.
TRUST AGREEMENTS

In addition to the statements mentioned in note 15 to the Bank’s stand-alone financial statements, the subsidiaries are related to different types of trusts.  The different types of trust agreements, according to the Bank’s business purpose, are disclosed below.

 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WITH SUBSIDIARIES
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22
of the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
 5.1.
 Financial trusts for investment purposes:

In addition to the disclosures made in note 15 to the Bank’s stand-alone financial statements, the subsidiaries had the following certificates of participation recorded in their financial statements as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

Financial trust
 
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
             
Certificates of participation:
           
             
TST & AF  (a)
    57,330       43,617  
                 
Other
    14,302       6,136  
                 
Total certificates of participation
    71,632       49,753  

 
(a)
TST & AF Trust

On July 14, 1999, Austral Financial LLC, in its capacity as trustor, and First Trust of New York National Association, in its capacity as trustee, entered into a trust agreement known as TST & AF Financial Trust. On November 29, 2005, the trustor, the trustee and the beneficiaries (Austral Financial LLC, Proa del Puerto S.A. and Macro Bank Limited) agreed to replace the trustee by Sud Inversiones y Análisis S.A.

The purpose of the trust is to develop a real estate project in Puerto Madero and the subsequent sale thereof to settle the certificates of participation. Therefore, it will terminate 30 years after its execution date and/or the date in which the project is paid in full, sold or otherwise fully dispose of.

As of September 30, 2010, Macro Bank Limited is the beneficiary of 63.33% of the certificates of participation issued by TST & AF Trust, therefore, at consolidated level, Banco Macro S.A. is the beneficiary of 100% of them. As of December 31, 2009 Macro Bank Limited was the beneficiary of 46.67% of the certificates of participation issued by TST & AF Trust and, therefore, at consolidated level, Banco Macro S.A. was the beneficiary of 50% of them.

As per the latest accounting information available to date, corpus assets amounted to about 139,998.

 
 5.2.
 Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank

The subsidiaries, Banco del Tucuman S.A. and Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A., transferred financial assets (loans) to trusts for the purpose of issuing and selling securities, the collection of which is guaranteed by the cash flow resulting from such assets or group of assets. This way, the funds originally used to finance loans are recovered early, increasing the entities´ lending capacity.

As of September 30, 2010, and December 31, 2009, the trusts’ assets managed amount to about 9,732 and 489, respectively.

 
 5.3.
 Trusts in which the Bank’s subsidiaries act as trustees (administration)

As mentioned in note 15.4. to the stand-alone financial statements, in these trusts the Bank only carries out administrative duties regarding the corpus assets, in accordance with the agreements.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the trusts’ assets managed amount to 425,885 and 413,839, respectively.

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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EXHIBIT I

CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
Name
 
Market
value
   
Book balance
   
Book balance
 
       
                 
GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
                 
                   
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
                 
                   
Holdings in investment accounts
                 
-  Local
                 
Federal government bonds in pesos – Maturity: 2014
                222,169  
Federal government bonds in pesos at BADLAR Private + 2,75 – Maturity: 2014
                191,384  
Secured bonds under Presidential Decree No. 1,579/02
                178,979  
Federal Government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2015
                38,881  
Discount bonds denominated in pesos - Maturity: 2033
                18,207  
Consolidation bonds in pesos – Sixth series
                5,350  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at LIBOR - Maturity: 2012
                1,784  
Par bonds denominated in US dollars - Maturity: 2038 (governed by Argentine legislation)
                1,594  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at LIBOR - Maturity: 2013
                562  
Par bonds denominated in US dollars - Maturity: 2038 (governed by New York State legislation)
                461  
Subtotal holdings in investment accounts
                659,371  
                     
Holdings for trading or financial intermediation
                   
- Local
                   
Federal government bonds in pesos at BADLAR Private + 300 Pbs – Maturity: 2015
    276,342       276,342       1,064  
Federal government bonds in pesos at BADLAR Private + 2,75 – Maturity: 2014
    205,176       205,176       1,464  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at LIBOR - Maturity: 2012
    43,933       43,933       52,874  
Secured bonds under Presidential Decree No. 1,579/02
    42,849       42,849       1,433  
Discount bonds denominated in pesos - Maturity: 2033
    7,642       7,642       9,752  
Consolidation bonds of social security payables in pesos – Fourth Series
    6,702       6,702       7,525  
Federal government bonds in pesos – Maturity: 2014
    4,043       4,043       6,579  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at LIBOR - Maturity: 2013
    2,649       2,649       345  
Federal Government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2015
    1,912       1,912       1,544  
Consolidation bonds in pesos – Sixth series
    490       490       382  
Other
    1,882       1,882       2,223  
Subtotal local holdings for trading or financial intermediation
            593,620       85,185  
                         
- Foreign
                       
Treasury Bill - Maturity: 11-04-10
            277,213          
Treasury Bill - Maturity: 01-14-10
                    379,666  
Subtotal foreign holdings for trading or financial intermediation
            277,213       379,666  
Subtotal holdings for trading or financial intermediation
            870,833       464,851  
                         
Government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
                       
- Local
                       
Discount bonds denominated in pesos - Maturity: 2033
    1,825,520       1,825,520          
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2017
                    1,046,220  
Subtotal government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
            1,825,520       1,046,220  
                         
Unlisted government securities
                       
- Local
                       
Federal government bonds in pesos at BADLAR Private + 3,50 – Maturity: 2013
            43,132       44,541  
Debt Securities at 12% in US dollars Córdoba Province - Maturity: 2017
            18,049       19,160  
Federal government bonds in pesos at  variable rate - Maturity: 2013
            8,685       9,738  
Province of Tucumán bonds - Second series in dollars at 9,45% - Maturity: 2015
            2,213       3,820  
Province of Tucumán bonds - First series in pesos - Maturity: 2018
            1,674       1,984  
Consolidation bonds in pesos – Second series at 2%
            65       199  
Discount bonds denominated in pesos - Maturity: 2033 (governed by Argentine legislation)
            45          
Federal Government International bonds in US dollars at 8,75% - Maturity: 2017
            12          
Other
            4       7  
Subtotal unlisted government securities
            73,879       79,449  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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EXHIBIT I
(Continued)
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
Name
 
Market
value
   
Book balance
   
Book balance
 
       
                 
INSTRUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA
                 
                   
Central Bank of Argentina Bills - Under Repo Transactions
                 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-27-11
          339,369        
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-08-12
          25,220       14,652  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-06-11
          8,474          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 12-16-10
          5,281          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-26-11
          868          
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Bills - Under repo Transactions
          379,212       14,652  
                       
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills – Listed – Own Portfolio
                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 10-20-10
    213,473       213,473          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 11-03-10
    209,912       209,912          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 11-17-10
    26,325       26,325          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-05-11
    4,855       4,855          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 12-22-10
    3,897       3,897          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-28-10
                    196,021  
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills – Listed – Own Portfolio
            458,462       196,021  
                         
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills – Unlisted – Own Portfolio
                       
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 12-16-10
            613,908          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 10-27-10
            356,870          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 10-06-10
            347,956          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-02-11
            287,646          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 11-10-10
            206,255          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 10-13-10
            116,557          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 12-09-10
            51,278          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-19-11
            13,495          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 12-29-10
            9,715          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 12-01-10
            4,901          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-19-10
                    733,492  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-10-10
                    535,929  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-27-10
                    297,480  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-14-10
                    193,187  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-07-10
                    193,084  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-13-10
                    99,532  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-10-10
                    98,528  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-05-10
                    95,608  
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills – Unlisted – Own Portfolio
            2,008,581       2,246,840  
                         
Central Bank of Argentina notes - Listed - Own portfolio
                       
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 03-25-10
                    34,200  
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 02-10-10
                    23,101  
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 01-06-10
                    7,728  
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (BADLAR rate) – Maturity: 01-20-10
                    3,435  
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Notes - Listed - Own portfolio
                    68,464  
Subtotal instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
            2,846,255       2,525,977  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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EXHIBIT I
(Continued)
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
 See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
09/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
Name
 
Market
value
   
Book balance
   
Book balance
 
                   
INSTRUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA (Continued)
            2,846,255       2,525,977  
                         
Central Bank of Argentina internal notes - Unlisted - Own portfolio
                       
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable BADLAR rate – Maturity: 11-24-10
            957,923          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable BADLAR rate – Maturity: 01-05-11
            567,648          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable BADLAR rate – Maturity: 01-26-11
            513,695          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable BADLAR rate – Maturity: 02-16-11
            204,062          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable BADLAR rate – Maturity: 12-22-10
            200,872          
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable BADLAR rate – Maturity: 05-18-11
            3,047          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable BADLAR rate – Maturity: 05-05-10
                    513,459  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable BADLAR rate – Maturity: 04-21-10
                    449,873  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable BADLAR rate – Maturity: 01-13-10
                    360,842  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable BADLAR rate – Maturity: 02-17-10
                    344,377  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable BADLAR rate – Maturity: 04-21-10
                    251,148  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable BADLAR rate – Maturity: 01-20-10
                    204,745  
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Notes - Unlisted - Own portfolio
            2,447,247       2,124,444  
Total Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
            5,293,502       4,650,421  
Total Government securities
            8,063,734       6,900,312  
                         
INVESTMENTS IN LISTED PRIVATE  SECURITIES
                       
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
    15,358       15,358          
Others
                    773  
Total investment in listed private securities
            15,358       773  
                         
Total government and private securities (1)
            8,079,092       6,901,085  

(1)  As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009,  the Bank booked allowances for impairment in value amounting for 3 and 44, respectively,

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
 
Date: November 17, 2010
 
 
MACRO BANK INC.
 
       
       
 
By:
/s/ Luis Cerolini
 
 
Name: Luis Cerolini
 
 
Title: Director
 
 
 
 

 

 



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