0001144204-11-032663.txt : 20110526 0001144204-11-032663.hdr.sgml : 20110526 20110526164934 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-11-032663 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20110526 FILED AS OF DATE: 20110526 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110526 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Macro Bank Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001347426 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: COMMERCIAL BANKS, NEC [6029] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: C1 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-32827 FILM NUMBER: 11874678 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: SARMIENTO 447 CITY: BUENOS AIRES STATE: C1 ZIP: 1041 BUSINESS PHONE: 54-11-5222-6500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: SARMIENTO 447 CITY: BUENOS AIRES STATE: C1 ZIP: 1041 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Macro Bansud Bank Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20051220 6-K 1 v224266_6k.htm Unassociated Document
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

May 26, 2011
                        
 
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)
                        
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
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o
 
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o
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o
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BANCO MACRO S.A.
 
Financial Statements as of March 31, 2011,
together with the limited review report
on interim-period financial statements
 
CONTENTS
 
·
Limited review report on interim-period financial statements
 
·
Cover
 
·
Balance sheets
1
·
Statements of income
5
·
Statements of changes in shareholders’ equity
7
·
Statements of cash flows
8
·
Notes to the financial statements
10
·
Exhibits A through L, N and O
44
·
Consolidated balance sheets
61
·
Consolidated statements of income
65
·
Consolidated statements of cash flows
67
·
Consolidated statements of debtors by situation
69
·
Notes to the consolidated financial statements with subsidiaries
71
·
Exhibit l to the consolidated financial statements with subsidiaries
78

 
 

 

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 March 31, 2011, and the related statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the three-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 March 31, 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income and cash flows for the three-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, 2010, 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 three-month period ended March 31, 2010, which were presented for comparative purposes, we report that:

 
a)
On February 10, 2011, 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, 2010, 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, 2010.
 
 
 

 
 
 
b)
On May 7, 2010, 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 three-month period ended March 31, 2010, 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 March 31, 2011, the liabilities accrued in employee and employer contributions to the National Social Security Administration, as recorded in the Bank’s books, amounted to Ps. 17,731,913, none of which was due as of that date.

City of Buenos Aires,
May 5, 2011

 
PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS S.R.L.
 
C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Vol. 1 – Fo. 13
   
 
CLAUDIO N. NOGUEIRAS
 
Partner
 
Certified Public Accountant (U.B.A.)
 
C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Vol. 197 – Fo. 64

 
 

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF
MARCH 31, 2011

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
Claudio N. Nogueiras
Professional association
Pistrelli, Henry Martin y Asociados S.R.L.
 
BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

       
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
ASSETS
           
                 
A.
 
CASH
           
   
Cash on hand
    1,465,339       1,206,489  
   
Due from banks and correspondents
               
   
Central Bank of Argentina
    2,401,800       2,805,679  
   
Local Other
    7,917       11,763  
   
Foreign
    233,719       271,702  
   
Other
    253       249  
          4,109,028       4,295,882  
                     
B.
 
GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES (Exhibit A)
               
   
Holdings booked at market value
    357,867       377,865  
   
Government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
    1,724,824       2,299,088  
   
Holdings booked at amortized cost
    49,603       99,659  
   
Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
    4,532,436       3,409,433  
          6,664,730       6,186,045  
                     
C.
 
LOANS (Exhibits B, C and D)
               
   
To the non-financial government sector
    354,072       335,970  
   
To the financial sector
               
   
Interfinancing (granted call)
    12,974       33,100  
   
Other financing to Argentine Financial Institutions
    74,617       45,100  
   
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivables
    193       443  
   
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
               
   
Overdrafts
    1,959,180       1,984,571  
   
Documents
    1,969,106       1,766,933  
   
Mortgage loans
    896,529       873,671  
   
Pledge loans
    364,595       345,269  
   
Personal loans
    5,500,973       4,926,060  
   
Credit cards
    1,563,001       1,470,396  
   
Other (Note 6.1.)
    3,329,050       3,207,787  
   
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivables
    221,866       209,665  
   
less:  Unearned discount
    (29,890 )     (28,644 )
   
less:  Allowances (Exhibit J)
    (441,254 )     (470,730 )
          15,775,012       14,699,591  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

       
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
                 
D.
 
OTHER RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION
           
   
Central Bank of Argentina
    2,012,319       2,519,076  
   
Amounts receivable from spot and forward sales pending settlement
    1,009,523       111,229  
   
Securities and foreign currency receivable from spot and forward purchases pending settlement
    674,756       164,731  
   
Unlisted corporate bonds (Exhibits B, C and D)
    222,410       220,554  
   
Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    304       2,840  
   
Other receivables not covered by debtors classification standards (Note 6.2)
    528,941       548,262  
   
Other receivables covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)
    35,145       36,897  
   
less:  Allowances (Exhibit J)
    (228,977 )     (229,504 )
          4,254,421       3,374,085  
                     
E.
 
RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL LEASES
               
   
Receivables from financial leases (Exhibits B, C and D)
    256,923       244,186  
   
Accrued interest and adjustments (Exhibits B, C and D)
    3,957       4,112  
   
less: Allowances (Exhibit J)
    (5,563 )     (5,968 )
          255,317       242,330  
                     
F.
 
INVESTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES  (Exhibit E)
               
   
In financial institutions
    534,840       512,881  
   
Other
    50,581       47,495  
   
less: Allowances (Exhibit J)
    (659 )     (659 )
          584,762       559,717  
                     
G.
 
OTHER RECEIVABLES
               
   
Receivables from sale of assets (Exhibits B, C and D)
    7,173       7,229  
   
Other (Note 6.3.)
    585,639       544,465  
   
Accrued interest and adjustments on receivables from sales of assets (Exhibits B, C and D)
    232       330  
   
Other accrued interest and adjustments receivable
    344       290  
   
less:  Allowances  (Exhibit J)
    (7,674 )     (12,858 )
          585,714       539,456  
                     
H.
 
BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Exhibit F)
    440,231       403,169  
                     
I.
 
OTHER ASSETS   (Exhibit F)
    250,845       179,295  
                     
J.
 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS  (Exhibit G)
               
   
Goodwill
    97,432       100,945  
   
Organization and development costs
    191,280       186,700  
          288,712       287,645  
                     
K.
 
ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION
    1,288       3,907  
                     
TOTAL ASSETS
    33,210,060       30,771,122  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

       
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
LIABILITIES
           
                 
L.
 
DEPOSITS (Exhibits H and I)
           
   
From the non-financial government sector
    4,556,514       4,225,266  
   
From the financial sector
    17,650       15,610  
   
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
               
   
Checking accounts
    3,992,729       3,869,485  
   
Savings accounts
    4,710,769       4,093,226  
   
Time deposits
    8,237,983       7,989,567  
   
Investment accounts
    204,907       177,135  
   
Other (Note 6.4.)
    531,813       483,298  
   
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payables
    58,981       54,457  
          22,311,346       20,908,044  
                     
M.
 
OTHER LIABILITIES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION
               
   
Central Bank of Argentina (Exhibit I)
               
   
Other
    1,928       1,798  
   
Banks and International Institutions (Exhibit I)
    69,472       45,506  
   
Non-subordinated Corporate Bonds (Note 10. and Exhibit I)
    628,179       620,071  
   
Amounts payable for spot and forward purchases pending settlement
    674,297       164,391  
   
Securities and foreign currency to be delivered under spot and forward sales pending settlement
    2,755,211       2,412,928  
   
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions (Exhibit I)
               
   
Interfinancing - (received call)
    34,000       30,068  
   
Other financing received from Argentine financial institutions
    16,834       17,278  
   
Accrued interest payables
    35       25  
   
Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
            755  
   
Other (Note 6.5. and Exhibit I)
    875,060       1,125,211  
   
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payables (Exhibit I)
    43,623       46,083  
          5,098,639       4,464,114  
                     
N.
 
OTHER LIABILITIES
               
   
Other (Note 6.6.)
    673,522       552,124  
          673,522       552,124  
                     
O.
 
PROVISIONS (Exhibit J)
    87,128       88,865  
                     
P.
 
SUBORDINATED CORPORATE BONDS (Note 10. and Exhibit I)
    624,755       598,470  
                     
Q.
 
ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION
    4,175       6,663  
                     
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    28,799,565       26,618,280  
                     
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (As per related statement)
    4,410,495       4,152,842  
                     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    33,210,060       30,771,122  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS
           
             
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
    11,720,766       12,003,089  
                 
Contingent
    5,942,583       5,281,603  
Guarantees received
    5,395,891       4,935,898  
Other not covered by debtors classification standards
    196       229  
Contingent debit-balance contra accounts
    546,496       345,476  
                 
Control
    5,486,189       5,717,197  
Receivables classified as irrecoverable
    843,260       787,863  
Other (Note 6.7.)
    4,386,739       4,685,026  
Control debit-balance contra accounts
    256,190       244,308  
                 
Derivatives
    291,994       1,004,289  
Notional value of put options taken (Note 11.d))
    40,038          
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset (Note 11.a))
    20,390       555,897  
Interest rate swap (Note 11.b))
    157,406       157,066  
Derivatives debit-balance contra accounts
    74,160       291,326  
                 
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
    11,720,766       12,003,089  
                 
Contingent
    5,942,583       5,281,603  
Credit lines granted (unused portion) covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)
    56,468       55,782  
Other guarantees provided covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)
    198,656       68,839  
Other guarantees provided not covered by debtors classification standards
    130,283       130,684  
Other covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)
    161,089       90,171  
Contingent credit-balance contra accounts
    5,396,087       4,936,127  
                 
Control
    5,486,189       5,717,197  
Checks to be credited
    256,190       244,308  
Control credit-balance contra accounts
    5,229,999       5,472,889  
                 
Derivatives
    291,994       1,004,289  
Notional value of put options sold (Note 11.c))
    55,809       54,475  
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset (Note 11.a))
    18,351       236,851  
Derivatives credit-balance contra account
    217,834       712,963  

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 THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010
(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

       
03/31/2011
   
03/31/2010
 
                 
A.
 
FINANCIAL INCOME
           
   
Interest on cash and due from banks
    23       3  
   
Interest on loans to the financial sector
    1,989       2,044  
   
Interest on overdrafts
    77,789       55,691  
   
Interest on documents
    42,446       34,074  
   
Interest on mortgage loans
    32,507       24,927  
   
Interest on pledge loans
    15,700       11,479  
   
Interest on credit card loans
    67,118       43,741  
   
Interest on financial leases
    11,261       10,762  
   
Interest on other loans
    422,085       300,736  
   
Net income from government and private securities (Note 6.8.)
    152,228       363,026  
   
Interest on other receivables from financial intermediation
    60       18  
   
Income from guaranteed loans - Presidential Decree No. 1,387/01
    4,874       20  
   
CER (Benchmark Stabilization Coefficient) adjustment
    2,896       950  
   
CVS (Salary Variation Coefficient) adjustment
    94       176  
   
Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency
    56,728       39,913  
   
Other (Note 6.9.)
    9,654       15,574  
          897,452       903,134  
                     
B.
 
FINANCIAL EXPENSE
               
   
Interest on checking accounts
            2,641  
   
Interest on savings accounts
    4,945       4,379  
   
Interest on time deposits
    239,140       218,721  
   
Interest on interfinancing received loans (received call)
    1,389       1,143  
   
Interest on other financing from Financial Institutions
    3       2  
   
Interest on other liabilities from financial intermediation
    15,719       16,168  
   
Interest on subordinated bonds
    14,729       14,097  
   
Other interest
    399       489  
   
CER adjustment
    1,043       1,412  
   
Contribution to Deposit Guarantee Fund
    9,309       7,336  
   
Other (Note 6.10.)
    52,108       35,338  
          338,784       301,726  
                     
   
GROSS INTERMEDIATION MARGIN - GAIN
    558,668       601,408  
                     
C.
 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    39,909       35,198  
                     
D.
 
SERVICE-CHARGE INCOME
               
   
Related to lending transactions
    24,106       17,872  
   
Related to deposits
    239,777       165,323  
   
Other commissions
    11,258       5,767  
   
Other (Note 6.11.)
    113,711       69,450  
          388,852       258,412  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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V
 
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010
(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

       
03/31/2011
   
03/31/2010
 
                 
E.
 
SERVICE-CHARGE EXPENSE
           
   
Commissions
    22,426       14,700  
   
Other (Note 6.12.)
    54,582       43,523  
          77,008       58,223  
                     
F.
 
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
               
   
Personnel expenses
    315,329       256,290  
   
Directors' and statutory auditors' fees
    6,949       2,750  
   
Other professional fees
    18,213       15,718  
   
Advertising and publicity
    14,707       8,253  
   
Taxes
    26,076       18,006  
   
Depreciation of equipment
    16,505       13,291  
   
Amortization of organization costs
    12,319       8,940  
   
Other operating expenses (Note 6.13.)
    65,837       50,945  
   
Other
    4,719       4,350  
          480,654       378,543  
                     
   
NET INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION - GAIN
    349,949       387,856  
                     
G.
 
OTHER INCOME
               
   
Income from long-term investments
    27,200       21,508  
   
Penalty interest
    6,164       6,275  
   
Recovered loans and allowances reversed
    12,591       22,502  
   
CER adjustments
    21       34  
   
Other (Note 6.14.)
    18,002       6,775  
          63,978       57,094  
                     
H.
 
OTHER EXPENSE
               
   
Penalty interest and charges payable to the Central Bank of Argentina
    5       8  
   
Charges for other receivables uncollectibility and other allowances
    7,119       6,966  
   
Amortization of differences related to court orders
    4,348       3,984  
   
Depreciation and loss of other assets
    458       551  
   
Goodwill amortization
    3,513       2,108  
   
Other (Note 6.15.)
    5,631       5,793  
          21,074       19,410  
                     
   
NET INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX - GAIN
    392,853       425,540  
                     
I.
 
INCOME TAX (Note 4.)
    135,200       179,500  
                     
   
NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD - GAIN
    257,653       246,040  

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 THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

    
03/31/2011
   
03/31/2010
 
                     
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       764,140         211       2,390,745       4,152,842       3,358,801  
                                                                   
Net income for the period - Gain
                                              257,653       257,653       246,040  
                                                                   
Balances at the end of the period
    594,485       398,750       4,511       764,140         211       2,648,398       4,410,495       3,604,841  

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 THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
03/31/2010
 
CHANGES IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (Note 3.4.)
           
Cash at beginning of the fiscal year
    4,548,311       4,139,611  
Cash at end of the period
    4,934,761       4,448,526  
Net increase in cash
    386,450       308,915  
                 
CAUSES OF CHANGES IN CASH
               
                 
Operating activities
               
Net collections / (payments):
               
Government and private securities
    46,327       1,192,037  
Loans
               
To the financial sector
    (7,154 )     39,513  
To the non-financial government sector
    (10,834 )     (132,455 )
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    (423,264 )     176,147  
Other receivables from financial intermediation
    (982,220 )     (594,665 )
Receivables from financial leases
    (1,322 )     36,510  
Deposits
               
From the financial sector
    2,051       (3,108 )
From the non-financial government sector
    305,842       327,009  
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    838,393       188,234  
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
               
Financing facilities from the financial sector (received calls)
    2,612       (83,961 )
Others (except liabilities included under financing activities)
    894,248       (443,681 )
Collections related to service-charge income
    389,649       258,360  
Payments related to service-charge expenses
    (76,736 )     (57,450 )
Administrative expenses paid
    (480,026 )     (345,308 )
Payment of organization and development costs
    (19,515 )     (16,370 )
Net collections from penalty interest
    6,159       6,267  
Differences from payments related to court orders
    (1,732 )     (4,191 )
Other collections related to other income and losses
    11,564       7,413  
Net payments from other operating activities
    (21,742 )     (21,994 )
Payment of income tax
    (8,912 )     (44,176 )
Net cash flows generated in operating activities
    463,388       484,131  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
03/31/2010
 
Investing activities
           
Net payments for bank premises and equipment
    (16,126 )     (8,657 )
Net payments for other assets
    (108,243 )     (6,569 )
Other collections for other investing activities
            235  
Net cash flows used in investing activities
    (124,369 )     (14,991 )
                 
Financing activities
               
Net collections / (payments) for:
               
Non-subordinated corporate bonds
    (18,101 )     (17,367 )
Central Bank of Argentina
               
Other
    130       28  
Banks and International Institutions
    23,735       (190,820 )
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions
    (447 )     (595 )
Net cash flows generated / (used) in financing activities
    5,317       (208,754 )
                 
Financial income and holding gains on cash and cash equivalents
    42,114       48,529  
                 
Net  increase in cash
    386,450       308,915  

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 MARCH 31, 2011
(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 2001, 2004 and 2006, the Bank acquired control of Banco Bansud S.A., Nuevo Banco Suquía S.A. and Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A., respectively. Such entities merged with and into Banco Macro S.A. on December 2003, October 2007 and August 2009, respectively.

During fiscal year 2006, Banco Macro S.A. acquired control over Banco del Tucumán S.A. Additionally, during fiscal year 2010, the Bank acquired control over Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. (see Note 2.6).

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 SGFCISA.

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 March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the deposits of the Misiones Provincial Government amounted to 1,017,973 and 900,550 (including 73,236 and 67,177 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.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

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

As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the deposits of the Salta Provincial Government amounted to 790,316 and 719,785 (including 114,093 and 108,853 related to court deposits), respectively.

 
2.3.
Agreement with the Jujuy Provincial Government

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

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

As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the deposits of the Jujuy Provincial Government amounted to 495,103 and 516,077 (including 64,500 and 61,182 related to court deposits), respectively.

 
2.4.
Banco del Tucumán S.A.

Banco del Tucumán S. A. executed special-relationship agreements with the Tucumán Provincial Government and with the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán, appointing it their exclusive financial agent, as well as revenue collection and obligation payment agent, through 2011 and 2013, respectively.

In addition, on June 30, 2010, the services agreement with the Tucumán Provincial Government was extended through July 8, 2021.

As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the deposits held by the Tucumán Provincial Government and the Municipality of San Miguel del Tucumán in Banco del Tucumán S.A. amounted to 1,179,278 and 874,498 (including 312,033 and 298,841 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 a 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.
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
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” in which each hold 50% equity interest.  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 March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the net assets of such joint ventures recorded in the Bank’s financial statements through the proportionate consolidation method amounted to 12,513 and 7,797, respectively.

Also, as of March 31, 2011, and 2010, the net income recorded through the method mentioned in the previous paragraph, amounted to 8,474 and 2,385, respectively.

 
2.6.
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.

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.
At the date of issuance of these financial statements, the National Commission of Competition Defense has not issued in this respect; however, Bank Management estimates that the situation will be resolved favorably.

During December 2010, Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. transferred loans (mainly credit cards) to Banco Macro S.A. in the amount of 230,468.

On December 20, 2010, Banco Macro S.A. sold 366,590 of Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. common shares to Sud Inversiones y Análisis S.A. and another 366,590 to Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa for a total amount of 740. Consequently, Banco Macro S.A. holds 98% of Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A.’s capital stock.
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

3.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

These financial statements, which are taken from the Bank’s books of account, are stated in thousands of 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.

 
3.1.
Comparative information

As required under BCRA rules, the balance sheet as of March 31, 2011, 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 three-month period ended March 31, 2011, are presented comparatively with those of the same period in the prior fiscal year.

By means of Communiqués “A” 5180, as supplemented, the BCRA introduced amendments to the accounting criteria of nonfinancial government sector securities and instruments issued by the BCRA from March 1, 2011. As a result, certain accounts and items on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2010, and on the statements of income and cash flows for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010, as well as the certain supplementary information, were reclassified due to the application of such communiqués solely for comparative purposes with these financial statements.

 
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. 664/2003, IGJ General Resolution No. 4/2003, CNV General Resolution No. 441, and BCRA Communiqué “A” 3921. 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.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
3.3.
Valuation methods

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

 
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 BCRA´s dealing room. Foreign exchange differences were recorded in the statement of income for those dates.

 
b) 
Government and private securities:

 
b.1)
Government securities – Holdings booked at  market value and under repurchase agreements:

As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, they were valued at the quoted prices or present values reported by the BCRA, as the case may be. Differences in quoted prices and present values were recorded in the statement of income for the period and fiscal year, respectively.

Additionally, as of December 31, 2010, the holding that the BCRA reported at present value —which were booked, as of that date, under “Unlisted government securities”— were valued following the guidelines in BCRA Communiqué “A” 4898, as amended, considering the present values reported by the BCRA, book values and the use of the relevant offset accounts.

 
b.2)
Government securities - Holdings booked at amortized cost:

As of March 31, 2011, as set forth in BCRA Communiqué “A” 5180, as supplemented, they were valued at acquisition cost increased by the accrued internal rate of return, net of the related offset account, also compared with the present values calculated by the Bank. The acquisition value previously mentioned is related to the present value of each security as of March 1, 2011, or the subsequent acquisition date, as the case may be.

As of December 31, 2010, as set forth in BCRA Communiqué “A” 4898, as amended, those holdings were recorded at book value as of January 31, 2009, or the subsequent acquisition cost, net of the financial interest collected after that date and the related offset account. Accrued interest and, as the case may be, the adjustment resulting from applying the CER (benchmark stabilization coefficient) were booked in such offset account. As of December 31, 2010, these holdings were booked under “Unlisted government securities”.

As of March 31, 2011, the present value calculated by the Bank for these securities amounts to 49,623.

 
b.3)
Listed instruments issued by the BCRA– Holdings booked at market value:

Holdings in the proprietary portfolio and those received from repurchase agreements were valued according to the effective quoted market value for each instrument on the last business day of each period and year, respectively. Differences in quoted market values were recorded in the statement of income for the period and fiscal year, respectively.
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
b.4)
Instruments issued by the BCRA – Holdings booked at amortized cost:

Holdings in the proprietary portfolio and those received from repurchase agreements with no volatility published by the BCRA, were valued at acquisition cost plus accrued interest, exponentially applying the internal rate of return as per their issuance terms and conditions. The accruals of the internal rate of return mentioned above were charged to income for the period and year, respectively.

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

As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, as set forth in BCRA Communiqués “A” 4898, “A” 5180 and as supplemented, the guaranteed loans issued by the Argentine Government under Presidential Decree No. 1387/2001 were valued at the specific acquisition value of each security, increased by accrued income, net of the related offset account, compared in turn with the present values reported by the BCRA.

As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the present value reported by the BCRA for these securities amounted to 254,801 and 280,316, respectively.

 
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.

 
e)
CER accrual:

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

 
e.1)
Government securities - Holdings booked at amortized cost: as explained in Note 3.3.b.2).

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

 
e.3)
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” 2950, as supplemented, and the Bank’s provisioning policies.
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

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 at their cost value increased exponentially by their internal rate of return.

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

 
i.
Debt securities: they were valued as provided by BCRA Communiqué “A” 4414, 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.
Debt securities in Galtrust financial trust: they were valued as provided by BCRA Communiqué “A” 5180, as amended, at the quoted price effective at the last business day of the period, in the appropriate proportion.

 
iii.
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 banks, in its capacity as beneficiary of the certificates of participation. As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, an allowance was booked for the full amounts receivable booked on account of such certificates, as they were deemed unrecoverable.
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
iv.
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" 4414 and supplementary regulations.

 
h.5)
Non-subordinated corporate bonds issued:

They were valued at the amount due for principal and interest accrued as 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.

As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, 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 MARCH 31, 2011
(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 amparos (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” 3916, 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” 3916 (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 each period-end and year-end, 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.
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
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.

 
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, converted into pesos pursuant to the method described in Note 3.3.a).

 
q)
Shareholders’ equity accounts:

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.

 
r)
Statement-of-income accounts:

 
r.1)
The accounts comprising monetary transactions occurred in the period ended March 31, 2011, and 2010 (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)
The accounts reflecting the effects on income from 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. Below is a breakdown of the reconciliation of the “Cash” item on the Statement of cash flows with the related balance sheet accounts as of March 31, 2011, December 31, and March 31, 2010:

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
03/31/2010
 
                   
Cash
    4,109,028       4,295,882       4,332,743  
                         
Government and private securities
                       
Holdings booked at market value
                    115,783  
Instruments issued by Central Bank of Argentina
    825,733       252,429          
Cash and cash equivalents
    4,934,761       4,548,311       4,448,526  

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

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 March 31, 2011, and 2010, the Bank estimated an income tax charge of 135,200 and 179,500, respectively; hence, no minimum presumed income tax should be assessed for the years ended on such date (see also Note 6.6).

Additionally, as of March 31, 2011, the Bank made income tax prepayments for 319,889 for the 2010 fiscal year, which were recorded in the Other receivables account.

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

Argentine current professional accounting standards differ, in certain valuation and disclosure aspects, from BCRA accounting standards. The differences between those standards, which the Bank identified and deemed material to these financial statements, are as follows.

 
5.1.
Valuation standards

The main items with differences in valuation matters as of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, are as follows:

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

   
Adjustments under professional accounting standards
 
   
Stand-alone financial statements
   
Consolidated financial statements
 
   
to equity
   
to income
   
to equity
   
to income
 
Item
 
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
03/31/2011
   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
03/31/2011
 
                                     
Government securities and assistance to the government sector (a)
                                   
                                     
Holdings of government securities booked at amortized cost
    9       11,658       (11,649 )     (442 )     17,279       (17,721 )
                                                 
Instruments issued by the BCRA booked at amortized cost
    (8,822 )     (17,750 )     8,928       (9,332 )     (18,427 )     9,095  
                                                 
Guaranteed loans – Presidential Decree No. 1,387/01
    (22,927 )     (14,797 )     (8,130 )     (22,933 )     (14,806 )     (8,127 )
                                                 
Business combinations (b)
                                               
                                                 
Acquisition of Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A.
    (117,999 )     (119,165 )     1,166       (117,999 )     (119,165 )     1,166  
                                                 
Other
    (69,666 )     (71,453 )     1,787       (69,666 )     (71,453 )     1,787  
                                                 
Interests in other companies (c)
    3,990       8,600       (4,610 )                        
                                                 
Intangible assets – Organization and development expenses (d)
    (49,657 )     (52,273 )     2,616       (50,808 )     (53,544 )     2,736  
                                                 
Deferred assets – Income tax (e)
    47,261       35,195       12,066       53,369       40,131       13,238  
                                                 
Other assets (f)
    (3,754 )     1,680       (5,434 )     (3,754 )     1,680       (5,434 )
                                                 
Liabilities – Provisions (g)
    (52,461 )     (51,362 )     (1,099 )     (52,461 )     (51,362 )     (1,099 )
                                                 
Total
    (274,026 )     (269,667 )     (4,359 )     (274,026 )     (269,667 )     (4,359 )

 
(a)
Holdings of government securities, instruments issued by the BCRA  and credit assistance to the nonfinancial government sector: these holdings and financing are valued based on the specific regulations and standards issued by the Argentine government and the BCRA, which set forth, among other issues, the use of present values, technical values and offset accounts, as explained in notes 3.3.b.2), 3.3.b.4) and 3.3.c). Pursuant to professional accounting standards, the securities, instruments and assistance mentioned in those notes should be stated at their market and/or present values, as the case may be. In addition, BCRA current regulations establish that receivables from the nonfinancial government sector are not subject to loan-loss provisioning, although they do allow booking provisions to cover fluctuations in the valuation of certain instruments. Professional accounting standards require that assets in general be compared with their recoverable value every time financial statements are prepared.
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
(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” 3984 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., prepare 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 BCRA 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 MARCH 31, 2011
(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 March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, would have decreased by around 274,026 and 269,667, respectively. Consequently, income for the periods ended March 31, 2011, and 2010, would have decreased by 4,359 and 175,163, 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.). According to professional accounting standards, considering the statements in Note 5.1.b), 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:
 
 
6.1)
Loans - Other
 
   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
Other loans
    2,182,723       2,136,452  
Export financing and prefinancing
    1,146,327       1,071,335  
      3,329,050       3,207,787  

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

Certificates of participation in financial trusts
    287,526       287,524  
Debt securities in financial trusts
    241,415       260,459  
Other
            279  
      528,941       548,262  

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
6.3)
Other receivables – Other

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
                 
Tax prepayments
    321,842       311,012  
Sundry receivables
    158,754       149,049  
Security deposits
    49,334       44,280  
Advanced payments
    45,694       30,855  
Other
    10,015       9,269  
      585,639       544,465  

 
6.4)
Deposits - Other

Expired time deposits
    361,005       313,094  
Unemployment fund for workers of the construction industry
    96,438       92,238  
Attachments
    42,716       38,981  
Security deposits
    1,978       1,956  
Special deposits related to inflows of foreign funds
    1,385       1,981  
Other
    28,291       35,048  
      531,813       483,298  

 
6.5)
Other liabilities from financial intermediation - Other
 
Purchase financing payables
    237,752       231,345  
Other payment orders pending settlement
    154,132       401,481  
Other withholdings and additional withholdings
    128,995       134,163  
Collections and other transactions on account and behalf of others
    85,395       106,222  
Sociedad Seguro de Depósitos (SEDESA) – Purchase of preferred shares of former Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A.  (see Note 7.1.e))
    77,500       77,500  
Miscellaneous not subject to minimum cash requirements
    66,963       67,503  
Miscellaneous subject to minimum cash requirements
    49,295       60,589  
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement
    46,647       28,825  
Other
    28,381       17,583  
      875,060       1,125,211  

 
6.6)
Other Liabilities - Other
 
Taxes payable
    521,134       384,304  
Miscellaneous payables
    72,013       58,868  
Salaries and payroll taxes payable
    53,950       77,318  
Withholdings on salaries
    13,735       18,929  
Prepayment for the sale of assets
    12,690       12,705  
      673,522       552,124  

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

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

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
Checks and securities in custody
    2,660,644       3,018,156  
Checks not yet collected
    959,390       916,897  
Managed portfolios (see Note 12)
    333,571       336,034  
Checks and securities to be debited
    313,798       296,668  
Checks and securities to be collected
    119,336       117,271  
      4,386,739       4,685,026  
 
 
6.8) 
Financial income – Net income from government and private securities
 
   
03/31/2011
   
03/31/2010
 
             
Net income from government securities
    143,459       356,022  
Net income from participation in financial trusts
    4,506       3,508  
Other
    4,263       3,496  
      152,228       363,026  

 
6.9)
Financial income – Other
 
Interest on loans for export prefinancing and financing
    5,649       6,555  
Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements with the financial sector
    2,902       5,926  
Other
    1,103       3,093  
      9,654       15,574  

 
6.10)
Financial expense – Other
 
Turnover tax
    47,930       31,987  
Premiums on repurchase agreements with the financial sector
    2,863       1,621  
Other
    1,315       1,730  
      52,108       35,338  

 
6.11)
Service-charge income - Other
 
Debit and credit card income
    68,880       44,436  
Service commissions – joint ventures (see Note 2.5)
    15,617       4,672  
Rental of safe deposit boxes
    11,786       5,838  
Other
    17,428       14,504  
      113,711       69,450  

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
6.12)
Service-charge expense - Other

   
03/31/2011
   
03/31/2010
 
             
Debit and credit card expense
    27,753       17,538  
Turnover tax
    14,050       8,245  
Loan origination fees
    6,599       4,868  
Other
    6,180       12,872  
      54,582       43,523  

 
6.13)
Administrative expenses – Other operating expenses
 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses
    19,982       16,385  
Security services
    17,428       12,080  
Electric power and communications
    12,850       9,881  
Leases
    10,580       8,276  
Stationery and office supplies
    2,619       2,465  
Insurance
    2,378       1,858  
      65,837       50,945  

 
6.14)
Other income - Other
 
Services provided to Banco del Tucumán S.A.
    1,681       1,449  
Other adjustments and interest on other receivables
    1,334       1,365  
Gain on transactions or sale of bank premises and equipment, and other assets
    1,164       1,450  
Other
    13,823       2,511  
      18,002       6,775  

 
6.15)
Other expense – Other

Donations
    2,836       2,095  
Turnover tax
    749       464  
Other
    2,046       3,234  
      5,631       5,793  
 
7.
RESTRICTED ASSETS

As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 
7.1)
Government and private securities:

 
a)
Secured Bonds under Presidential Decree No. 1,579/02 for 35,880 and 40,598 (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.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
b)
BCRA Notes (NOBACs) for 741 and 22,097 (for a face value of 720 and 21,410), respectively, used to perform forward foreign currency trading transactions through Rosario Futures Exchange (ROFEX) and Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A. (MAE).

 
c)
NOBACs for an amount of 7,823 and 7,844 (for a face value of 7,600), 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 (Mipymes) received from the Under-department of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises and Regional Development (SSEPyMEyDR).

 
d)
NOBACs for 6,037 and 5,501 (for a face value of 5.865 and 5,330), respectively, used to perform interest rate swap transactions, through MAE.

 
e)
Argentine Government Bonds in Argentine pesos at private Badlar + 275 basis points, maturing in 2014, for an amount of 78,440 and 79,200 (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 1,409 and 1,462, respectively.

 
7.2)
Loans:

Agreements for loans backed by pledges and unsecured loans for 1,038 and 2,599, 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 268,857 and 260,331, respectively.

 
b)
Contributions to the Risk Fund of Garantizar SGR (mutual guarantee association) for 10,323 and 10,170, respectively, resulting from a contribution 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 and three years have elapsed from the date of contribution.

 
c)
Contribution to the Risk Fund of Macroaval SGR for 5,527 and 5,622, 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 and three years have elapsed from the date of contribution.

 
7.4)
Other receivables:

 
a) 
Security deposits related to credit card transactions for 39,186 and 34,552, respectively.

 
b) 
Other security deposits for 10,148 and 9,728, respectively.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(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)
   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
                                           
ASSETS
                                         
                                           
Cash
                3,148                   3,148       3,090  
                                                 
Loans
                              45,256       45,256       51,676  
                                                   
Other receivables from financial intermediation
                        22,052               22,052       125,451  
                                                     
Receivables from financial leases
                        6,045       2,139       8,184       2,124  
                                                     
Other receivables
    68       2,798                               2,866       1,276  
                                                         
Items pending allocation
    6                                       6       83  
                                                         
Total assets
    74       2,798       3,148       28,097       47,395       81,512       183,700  
                                                         
LIABILITIES
                                                       
                                                         
Deposits
            137       12       11,344       383,578       395,071       205,651  
                                                         
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
                            9,482               9,482       128,779  
                                                         
Other liabilities
    273       98                               371          
                                                         
Total liabilities
    273       235       12       20,826       383,578       404,924       334,430  
                                                         
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS
                                                       
                                                         
Debit-balance accounts –Contingent
                                    113       113       1,162  
                                                         
Debit-balance accounts –Control
                    114,039               135,075       249,114       382,288  
                                                         
Credit-balance accounts – Contingent
    923                       2,213               3,136       3,136  
                                                         
Credit-balance accounts – Derivates
                                                    99,413  

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(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)
   
03/31/2011
   
03/31/2010
 
                                           
INCOME / (LOSS)
                                         
                                           
Financial income
          1                   98       99       1,789  
                                                   
Financial expense
    (1,257 )                         (1,746 )     (3,003 )     (1,179 )
                                                     
Service-charge income
    7               4       8       217       236       245  
                                                         
Administrative expenses
            (81 )                             (81 )        
                                                         
Other income
    1,801                                       1,801       1,569  
                                                         
Total income / (loss)
    551       (80 )     4       8       (1,431 )     (948 )     2,424  

(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 March 31, 2011, and 2010, the net intermediation income from such transaction generated earnings for the Bank of around 7 and 22, respectively.

9.
CAPITAL STOCK

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital as of March 31, 2011, amounts to 594,485. Since December 31, 2007, the Bank’s capital stock has changed as follows:

As of December 31, 2007
    683,979  
         
- Capital stock decrease approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting of April 21, 2009 (a)
    (60,000 )
         
- Capital stock increase approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 27, 2009 (b)
    1,148  
         
- Capital stock decrease approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting of September 10, 2009 (c)
    (30,642 )
         
As of March 31, 2011
    594,485  

 
(a)
Related to the capital stock reduction by 60,000,000 registered Class B shares, entitled to 1 vote each, with a face value of Ps. 1 per share. These shares formed part of the Bank’s portfolio and were acquired under Law No. 17,811, section 68, as a result of the international 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 IGJ registered, and the BCRA consented to the capital stock reduction.
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(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 capital stock increase through the issuance of 1,147,887 of new common, registered Class B shares, each one entitled to one vote, with a face value of Ps. 1 per share, delivered to the minority shareholders of former Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A., in the merger process with such bank.

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

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

Corporate Bonds
 
Original value
   
Residual value as
of 03/31/2011
   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
                         
Subordinated – Class 1
  USD 150,000,000 (a.1)   USD 150,000,000       624,755       598,470  
                                 
Non Subordinated – Class 2
  USD 150,000,000 (a.2)   USD 106,395,000       437,220       437,986  
                                 
Non Subordinated – Class 3
  USD 100,000,000 (a.3)   USD 63,995,000       203,774       198,478  
                                 
Total
                    1,265,749       1,234,934  

 
(a)
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.
 
 
a.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” 4576.

 
-
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).
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
-
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” 4576 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” 4576.

The Bank used the funds derived from such issuance to grant loans.
 
 
a.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.
 
 
a.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 a.1) through a.3).

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

In addition, on April 26, 2011, the General Regular Shareholder´s Meeting approved increase of the maximum amount of the Global Program for the Issuance of Simple Corporate Bonds, as mentioned in section (b), from USD 700,000,000 (seven hundred million U.S. dollars) to USD 1,000,000,000 (one billion U.S. dollars), or its equivalent amount in other currencies, as stipulated in the original Program or any lower amount, as determined in due time by Bank´s Management.

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).

Positions of transactions effective as of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, are as follows:

Transaction
 
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
Net liability position of repurchase agreements
    (2,071,610 )     (2,248,852 )
                 
Net asset position of forward transactions without delivery of the underlying asset (a)
    2,039       319,046  
                 
Interest rate swaps (b)
    157,406       157,066  
                 
Position of put options sold on BODEN 2012 and 2013 coupons (c)
    55,809       54,475  
                 
Position of put options taken (d)
    40,038          

Net income (loss) resulting from these transactions for the periods ended March 31, 2011, and 2010, amount to (loss) / income:

Transaction
 
03/31/2011
   
03/31/2010
 
             
Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements
    2,913       5,933  
                 
Premiums on repurchase agreements
    (2,863 )     (1,621 )
                 
Interest rate swaps
    (575 )     (986 )
                 
Forward foreign-currency transactions offset
    352       2,342  
                 
Transactions with options
    38       947  
                 
Total
    (135 )     6,615  

 
(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.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

Additionally, as of December 31, 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.

 
(b)
Related to the following interest rate swap transactions:

 
i.
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 thousands of 115,000. 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” 4776, as supplemented.

 
ii.
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 thousands of 42,406 and 42,066, respectively.

 
(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)
This is related to a put option taken of trust securities to be issued by financial trust Fideicomiso Financiero Best Consumer Finance Series XVI and which may be received by the Bank as payment of the assignment value established in the assignment of rights agreement executed on March 29, 2011, with Banco de Servicios y Transacciones S.A. The initial price was set at 40,000, 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.
 
12.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

 
a)
On March 1, 1996, former Banco de Salta S.A. (which was absorbed by the Bank) and the Salta Provincial Government 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 March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the loans portfolio managed for principal and interest, after application adjustments, amounted to 14,335 and 14,214, respectively.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
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 Jujuy Provincial Government, 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.

As of March 31, 2010, and December 31, 2010, the loans portfolio managed amounts to 42,691 and 42,603, 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 March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the loans portfolio managed amounts to 78,962 and 62,885, 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 March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the portfolio managed by the Bank amounted to 97,682 and 99,833, 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 March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the portfolio managed by the Bank for principal and accrued interest amounted to 58,428 and 58,467, respectively.

 
f)
As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2010, the Bank had under its management other portfolios for total amounts of 41,473 and 58,032, respectively.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(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 March 31, 2011, 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 (1)
 
                   
Pionero Pesos
    388,555,457       562,439       414,572  
                         
Pionero Renta Ahorro
    45,023,023       76,180       73,385  
                         
Pionero Latam
    1,809,432       8,913       8,262  
                         
Pionero F.F. – Fideicomiso Financieros
    58,357,963       86,362       87,835  
                         
Pionero Renta
    35,423,938       124,567       117,753  
                         
Pionero Acciones
    1,394,508       4,473       4,310  
                         
Pionero Renta Dólares
    6,709,759       14,004       12,680  
                         
Pionero América
    357,945       1,807       1,669  

 
(1)
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 9.9891% equity interest therein, according to the percentages set forth in BCRA Communiqué “B” 10060 of April 4, 2011.

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.

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 March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the amounts recorded in the Bank’s financial statements for holdings of certificates of certification (net of allowances for 223,832, as of both dates) and debt securities in financial trusts under “Other receivables from financial intermediation - Other not covered by debtor classification standards” were as follows:
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

Financial Trust
 
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
Certificates of participation:
           
TST & AF  (a)
    55,827       54,777  
Tucumán  (b)
    63       63  
Other  (c)
    7,804       8,852  
Subtotal certificates of participation
    63,694       63,692  
                 
Debt securities:
               
Underwriting agreements  (d)
    88,046       54,566  
Created by Decree 976-01  (e)
    51,909       51,763  
San Isidro  (f)
    39,666       87,920  
Galtrust  (g)
    28,018       32,874  
Chubut oil & gas royalties (h)
    24,842       24,313  
Other
    8,934       9,023  
Subtotal debt securities
    241,415       260,459  
Total
    305,109       324,151  

 
(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 March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Bank is a direct beneficiary of 53.34% of the certificates of participation issued by the TST & AF Trust. (see also Note 7.1.(a) to the consolidated financial statements).

On January 20, 2011, TST & AF Trust acquired 100% of certificates of participation of San Isidro Trust.

As per the latest accounting information available to date, corpus assets amounted to about 93,908.

 
(b)
Tucumán Trust

On August 31, 2005, Federalia S.A. 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.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

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 8,744.

This trust will end with the full settlement of the certificates of participation.
 
 
(c)
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 March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, 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.

 
(d)
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, Tarjeta Shopping, Rizzibono and Fidebica, among others. The assets managed for these trusts are mainly related to securitizations of consumer loans. 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.

 
(e)
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.

 
(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.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

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 20,700,000.

According to the accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the corpus assets amounted to about 102,384.

 
(g)
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 13% of the debt securities in force.

 
(h)
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.
  
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

 
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 issue of these financial statements, the corpus assets managed totaled 6,219 as of both dates.

 
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.

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 March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the trusts’ assets managed amount to 262,376 and 273,508, 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.
  
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

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

As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the trusts’ assets managed amount to 286,508 and 254,567, 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 March 2011 are listed below, indicating the balances as of month-end of the related accounts:

Item
 
03/31/2011
 
       
Cash
     
Cash on hand
    1,465,339  
Amounts in BCRA accounts
    2,401,800  
         
Other receivables from financial intermediation
       
Special guarantee accounts with the BCRA
    268,857  
Total
    4,135,996  

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.
  
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

On June 29 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)
The Buenos Aires City Tax Authorities (DGR CABA) attributed turnover a tax difference to Banco Macro S.A. for tax period 2002, in relation to the treatment of the compensation bond, over which a precautionary measure was issued in favor of the Bank.

 
c)
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.

The Bank’s Management and its legal and tax advisors believe 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 the most 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.
  
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

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” 3916 and “A” 4686, as of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the Bank continued capitalizing in “Intangible assets” the amounts of 49,657 and 52,273 at stand-alone level, respectively, and a total of 51,828 and 54,680 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.

Additionally, as of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the Bank recorded the additional payables related to such regulation under the “Provisions” account in the amount of 10,006 and 9,818 at the stand-alone level, respectively, and a total of 14,852 and 14,473 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)
The Bank´s General Regular Shareholder´s meeting of April 26, 2011 resolved:

a.1) Apply 202,086 out of Unappropriated retained earnings to increase the legal reserve corresponding to 20% of income for the year ended December 31, 2010, in accordance with the provisions of BCRA.

a.2) Apply 58,146 out of Unappropriated retained earnings to set an special reserve for interest to be paid upon the maturities taking place in June and December 2011, as established in the issuance conditions for the series of Class 1 Corporate Bonds mentioned in Note 10.a.1) and as established by the BCRA through its Communiqué “A” 4576.
  
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

a.3) Distribute cash dividends in the amount of 505,312. Such distribution was previously authorized by the BCRA.

 
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).

 
c)
Through Communiqué “A” 5072, the BCRA established the general procedure to admit the distribution of earnings. According to that procedure, earnings may only be distributed upon express authorization by the BCRA, provided there are no records of the Bank having received financial aid from the BCRA due to illiquidity or shortages in payments of minimum capital, among other previous conditions listed in the communiqué.

Therefore, earnings may only be distributed as long as the Bank has income after deducting, on a nonaccounting basis, Unappropriated retained earnings, the amounts of the legal and statutory reserves which are mandatory, the positive net difference between the book value and market value or present value reported by the BCRA, as the case may be, of government debt securities and/or instruments issued by the BCRA not valued at market price, amounts capitalized due to legal proceedings related to deposits, among other items.

Lastly, the maximum amount to be distributed cannot exceed the excess payments of required capital minimum considering, for this purpose only, an increasing adjustment of 30% the required amount and deducting the abovementioned adjustments, the capitalized amount for minimum presumed income tax and the reserves used to compensate instruments representing long-term debt liable to forming part of the Bank’s computable equity.

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 MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER, 31 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

    
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
03/31/2011
 
Name
 
Market
value or
Present
Value
   
Book
balance
   
Book balance
   
Position
without
options (1)
   
Options
   
Final
position
 
GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
                                   
                                     
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
                                   
                                     
Holdings booked at market value
                                   
- Local
                                   
Federal government bonds in pesos at Badlar Private + 2,75% - Maturity: 2014
    197,994       197,994       201,915       197,852             197,852  
Federal government bonds in pesos at Badlar Private + 3.50% - Maturity: 2013
    45,738       45,738       46,350       45,738             45,738  
Secured bonds under Presidential Decree No. 1,579/02
    39,273       39,273       40,724       36,916             36,916  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at Libor - Maturity: 2012
    34,673       34,673       34,427       (1,154 )     18,422       17,268  
Debt Securities at 12% in US dollars Córdoba Province - Maturity: 2017
    18,141       18,141       17,498       18,141               18,141  
Federal government bonds in pesos at  variable rate - Maturity: 2013
    7,316       7,316       7,523       7,316               7,316  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2017
    4,653       4,653       1,026       (93 )             (93 )
Federal government bonds in pesos - Maturity 2014
    4,159       4,159       3,674       4,159               4,159  
Consolidation bonds in pesos - Sixth series
    1,511       1,511       19,163       (19 )             (19 )
Par bonds denominated in pesos - Maturity: 2038
    963       963       519       973               973  
Other
    3,446       3,446       5,046       (1,771 )     37,387       35,616  
Subtotal holdings booked at market value
            357,867       377,865       308,058       55,809       363,867  
                                                 
Government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
                                               
- Local
                                               
Discount bonds denominated in pesos - Maturity 2033
    1,724,824       1,724,824                                  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2013
                    2,299,088                          
Subtotal government securities under repo transactiones with Central Bank of Argentina
            1,724,824       2,299,088                          
                                                 
Holdings booked at amortized cost
                                               
- Local
                                               
Province of Buenos Aires Treasury Bills in pesos - Maturity: 04-28-2011
            49,603               49,603               49,603  
Province of Buenos Aires Treasury Bills in pesos - Maturity: 03-31-2011
                    50,084                          
Province of Buenos Aires Treasury Bills in pesos - Maturity: 01-27-2011
                    49,575                          
Others
                                               
Subtotal Holdings booked at amortized cost
            49,603       99,659       49,603               49,603    
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT A
(Continued)
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER, 31 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

    
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
03/31/2011
 
Name
 
Market
Value or
Present
Value
   
Book
balance
   
Book balance
   
Position
Without
Options (1)
 
Options
 
Final
position
 
                                 
INSTRUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA
                               
                                 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills - Under Repo Transactions
                               
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-27-11
    190,452       190,452                      
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-08-12
            150,343                      
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-20-11
                    12,212                
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-30-11
                    7,027                
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills - Under repo Transactions
            340,795       19,239                
                                       
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at market value – Own Portfolio
                                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-02-11
                    176,545                
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-12-11
                    105,591                
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-19-11
                    5,476                
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-23-11
                    48,467                
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-16-11
                    19,708                
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-28-10
                                     
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at market value – Own Portfolio
                    355,787                
                                       
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at amortized cost - Own Portfolio
                                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-02-11
                    147,361                
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-09-11
                    2,016                
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-16-11
                    1,951                
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at amortized cost - Own Portfolio
                    151,328                
                                       
Central Bank of Argentina notes at market value - Own portfolio
                                     
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 11-09-11
    673,595       673,595               673,595         673,595  
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 07-20-11
    540,020       540,020               540,020         540,020  
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 08-17-11
    298,323       298,323               298,323         298,323  
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 11-23-11
    257,175       257,175               257,175         257,175  
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 12-14-11
    152,565       152,565               152,565         152,565  
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 05-18-11
    3,045       3,045       3,048       3,045         3,045  
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Notes at market value - Own portfolio
            1,924,723       3,048       1,924,723         1,924,723  
                                           
Subtotal Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
            2,265,518       529,402       1,924,723         1,924,723  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT A
(Continued)
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER, 31 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
03/31/2011
 
Name
 
Market
value or
Present
Value
 
Book
balance
   
Book balance
   
Position
without
options (1)
 
Options
 
Final
position
 
                               
INSTRUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA (Continued)
        2,265,518       529,402       1,924,723         1,924,723  
                                       
Central Bank of Argentina Notes - Under Repo Transactions
                                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 06-08-11
                18,313                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 07-13-11
                9,083                    
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Notes - Under repo Transactions
                27,396                    
                                       
                                       
Central Bank of Argentina Notes at amortized cost - Own portfolio
                                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 05-26-11
        588,542       610,879       588,542         588,542  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 05-11-11
        412,084       409,140       412,084         412,084  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 10-05-11
        310,575               310,575         310,575  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 04-13-11
        293,379       309,625       293,379         293,379  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 07-13-11
        282,492       303,436       282,492         282,492  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 08-24-11
        204,804               204,804         204,804  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 08-03-11
        154,539               154,539         154,539  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 04-27-11
        20,503               20,503         20,503  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 01-05-11
                502,915                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 01-26-11
                472,384                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 02-16-11
                203,937                    
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 03-30-11
                40,319                    
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Notes at amortized cost - Own portfolio
        2,266,918       2,852,635       2,266,918         2,266,918  
Total Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
        4,532,436       3,409,433       4,191,641         4,191,641  
Total Government securities
        6,664,730       6,186,045       4,549,302  
55,809
    4,605,111  
                                       
Total government and private Securities
        6,664,730       6,186,045       4,549,302  
55,809
    4,605,111  

(1) Position without options as of March 31, 2011, 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.
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT B

FINANCING-FACILITIES CLASSIFICATION BY SITUATION
AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
COMMERCIAL
           
             
In normal situation
    8,094,810       7,495,345  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    239,386       314,659  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    1,048,971       971,097  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    6,806,453       6,209,589  
                 
Subject to special monitoring
    34,013       36,240  
In observation
               
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    5,765       5,690  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    9,236       10,745  
In negociation or with rollover agreement
               
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
            547  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    19,012       19,258  
                 
Troubled
    3,484       2,799  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    2,453       1,791  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    1,031       1,008  
                 
With high risk of insolvency
    22,131       23,104  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
               
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    16,769       15,990  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    5,362       7,114  
                 
Irrecoverable
    21,280       63,400  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    7,036       3,890  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    14,244       59,510  
                 
                 
Subtotal Commercial
    8,175,718       7,620,888  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT B
(Continued)

FINANCING-FACILITIES CLASSIFICATION BY SITUATION
AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
CONSUMER
           
             
Performing
    8,635,172       7,952,155  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    29,942       26,962  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    689,652       678,048  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    7,915,578       7,247,145  
                 
Low risk
    113,610       94,445  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    53       75  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    9,649       8,794  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    103,908       85,576  
                 
Medium risk
    70,810       64,009  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    94          
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    4,589       6,876  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    66,127       57,133  
                 
High risk
    111,321       116,223  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
            6  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    6,980       8,532  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    104,341       107,685  
                 
Irrecoverable
    51,395       50,318  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    12,956       12,469  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    38,439       37,849  
                 
Irrecoverable according to Central Bank's rules
    293       383  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    38       38  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    255       345  
                 
Subtotal Consumer
    8,982,601       8,277,533  
Total
    17,158,319       15,898,421  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT C

FINANCING-FACILITIES CONCENTRATION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
Number of customers
 
Outstanding
balance
   
% of total
portfolio
   
Outstanding
balance
   
% of total
portfolio
 
                         
10 largest customers
    1,979,700       11.54       2,003,779       12.60  
50 next largest customers
    2,391,178       13.94       2,127,600       13.38  
100 next largest customers
    1,265,807       7.38       1,216,861       7.65  
Other customers
    11,521,634       67.14       10,550,181       66.37  
                                 
Total
    17,158,319       100.00       15,898,421       100.00  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT D

BREAKDOWN BY FINANCING TERMS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(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
    4     14,228     10,551     15,831     31,007     7,895     282,401     361,917  
                                                   
Financial sector
    6     15,838     47,152     4,086     50,257     11,476     8,651     137,466  
                                                   
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    229,737     3,794,017     2,597,753     2,164,061     1,941,211     2,184,783     3,747,374     16,658,936  
                                                   
Total
    229,747     3,824,083     2,655,456     2,183,978     2,022,475     2,204,154     4,038,426     17,158,319  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT E

DETAIL OF INVESTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

                            
Information on the issuer
 
   
03/31/2011
 
12/31/2010
 
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   266,215   243,810  
Financial institution
  03-31-11   43,960   296,018   24,913  
Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A.
 
Common
  1   1   35,925,820   79,396   84,454  
Financial institution
  03-31-11   36,659   79,996   (5,161 )
Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa
 
Common
  1   1   12,776,680   29,378   26,914  
Brokerage house
  03-31-11   12,886   28,924   1,990  
Sud Inversiones & Análisis S.A.
 
Common
  1   1   6,475,143   13,355   13,155  
Services
  03-31-11   6,567   13,103   138  
Macro Fondos S.G.F.C.I.S.A.
 
Common
  1   1   327,183   2,073   1,765  
Mutual funds management
  03-31-11   1,713   10,569   1,434  
Foreign
                                             
Macro Bank Limited
 
Common
  1   1   9,816,899   188,662   184,060  
Financial institution
  03-31-11   9,817   188,662   4,602  
Subtotal subsidiaries
                  579,079   554,158                      
                                               
- Non-subsidiaries
                                             
In Argentina
                                             
Banelco S.A.
 
Common
  1   1   1,071,716   2,500   2,500  
Network administration
  12-31-10   23,599   66,210   19,034  
Provincanje S.A.
 
Common
  1   1   600,000   603   603  
Swap of securities
  12-31-10   7,200   8,715   500  
Visa Argentina S.A.
 
Common
  1   1   910,503   625   625  
Business services
  05-31-10   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   7   113   119  
Electronic market
  12-31-10   242   14,431   1,856  
Macroaval S.G.R.
 
Common
  1   1   30,500   31   31  
Mutual guarantee association
  12-31-10   250   6,060   101  
Argentina Clearing S.A.
 
Common
  2,500   1   30   31   31  
Services
  07-31-10   10,250   21,738   7,447  
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   319   314  
Financial institution
  12-31-10   1,113,144   2,771,331   167,954  
Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A.
 
Com "E"
  1   1   3,729   236   231  
Financial institution
  12-31-10   1,113,144   2,771,331   167,954  
Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A.
 
Preferred
  10       259   12   12  
Financial institution
  12-31-10   1,113,144   2,771,331   167,954  
Subtotal non-subsidiaries
                  4,795   4,791                      
                                               
Total in financial institutions, supplementary  and authorized activities
                  583,874   558,949                      
                                               
In other companies
                                             
- Non-subsidiaries
                                             
In Argentina
                                             
Other
                  1,527   1,407                      
Foreign
                                             
SWIFT S.A.
 
Common
  1   1   3   20   20  
Services
  12-31-09   744,150   1,553,963   83,800  
Total in other companies
                  1,547   1,427                      
                                                
Total (1)
                  585,421   560,376                       

(1) As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010,  the Bank booked allowances for impairment in value amounting for 659 as of both dates (see Exhibit J).
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT F

MOVEMENT OF BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
Net book
value at
                     
Depreciation for
the period
   
Net book
 
Item
 
beginning
of fiscal
year
   
Increases
   
Transfers
   
Decreases
   
Years of
useful
life
   
Amount
   
value at
end of the
period
 
Bank premises and equipment
                                         
Buildings
    267,290       600             327       50       2,580       264,983  
Furniture and facilities
    38,432       7,530                     10       1,615       44,347  
Machinery and equipment
    83,153       8,181             4       5       8,675       82,655  
Vehicles
    14,294       1,124       36,490       27       5       3,635       48,246  
                                                         
Total
    403,169       17,435       36,490       358               16,505       440,231  
                                                         
Other assets
                                                       
Works in progress
    35,785       8,608                                       44,393  
Works of art
    1,218                                               1,218  
Prepayments for the purchase of assets
    57,862       109,742       (163,186 )     1,779                       2,639  
Foreclosed assets
    11,704       27               411       50       74       11,246  
Leased buildings
    2,445                               50       18       2,427  
Stationery and office supplies
    3,537       8,620               7,554                       4,603  
Other assets
    66,744               126,696       8,773       50       348       184,319  
                                                         
Total
    179,295       126,997       (36,490 )     18,517               440       250,845  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT G

DETAIL OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
Net book
value at
           
Amortization for
the period
   
Net book
 
Item
 
beginning
of fiscal
year
   
Increases
 
Decreases
 
Years of
useful
life
   
Amount
   
value at
end of the
period
 
Goodwill (a)
    100,945               10       3,513       97,432  
Organization and development costs (b)
    186,700       21,247         5       16,667       191,280  
Total
    287,645       21,247                 20,180       288,712  

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

(b)
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 MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
Number of customers
 
Outstanding
balance
   
% of total
portfolio
   
Outstanding
balance
   
% of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers
    5,032,683       22.56       4,130,232       19.75  
50 next largest customers
    1,812,260       8.12       1,804,474       8.63  
100 next largest customers
    1,087,291       4.87       1,044,370       5.00  
Other customers
    14,379,112       64.45       13,928,968       66.62  
                                 
Total
    22,311,346       100.00       20,908,044       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 MARCH 31, 2011
(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
6 months
   
Over 6
months
and up to
12
months
   
Over 12
months
and up to
24
months
   
Over 24
months
   
Total
 
Deposits
    16,990,505       3,637,006       655,413       406,203       621,691       528       22,311,346  
                                                         
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
                                                       
                                                         
Central Bank of Argentina
    1,394       109                               425       1,928  
Banks and International Institutions
    12,493       22,607       29,178       5,445                       69,723  
Non-subordinated corporate bonds
            6,708               6,107       197,066       431,113       640,994  
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions
    34,573       797       1,195       2,390       4,779       37,692       81,426  
Other
    792,899       395       854       1,004       1,463       78,445       875,060  
      841,359       30,616       31,227       14,946       203,308       547,675       1,669,131  
                                                         
Subordinated corporate bonds
            16,955                               607,800       624,755  
                                                         
Total
    17,831,864       3,684,577       686,640       421,149       824,999       1,156,003       24,605,232  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT J

CHANGES IN ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
Balances at
Beginning of
    Increases    
Decreases
   
Balances at
end of the
 
Breakdown
 
fiscal year
   
(1)
   
Charge off
   
Reversals
   
year
 
                               
ALLOWANCES
                             
Loans
                             
For uncollectibility risk and impairment in value
    470,730       44,694       67,819       6,351       441,254  
Other receivables from financial intermediation
                                       
For uncollectibility risk and impairment in value
    229,504       247       666       108       228,977  
Receivables from financial leases
                                       
For uncollectibility risk
    5,968       149               554       5,563  
Investments in other companies
                                       
For impairment in value
    659                               659  
Other receivables
                                       
For uncollectibility risk
    12,858       91       5,134       141       7,674  
                                         
Total allowances
    719,719       45,181       73,619       7,154       684,127  
                                         
PROVISIONS
                                       
Contingent commitments
    784                       26       758  
For other contingencies
    78,263       6,895       8,786       8       76,364  
Difference from court deposits dollarization
    9,818       188                       10,006  
                                         
Total Provisions
    88,865       7,083       8,786       34       87,128  

(1)        See note 3.3.f). and 3.3.o).
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
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EXHIBIT K

CAPITAL STRUCTURE
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(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 MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

    
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
   
Total Parent
             
   
company and
   
Total per currency
       
   
Argentine
         
Pound
   
Swiss
   
Danish
   
Canadian
   
Australian
         
Swedish
   
Norwegian
               
Items
 
Branches
   
US dollar
   
sterling
   
franc
   
krone
   
dollar
   
dollar
   
Yen
   
krone
   
krone
 
Real
 
Euro
   
Total
 
                                                                           
ASSETS
                                                                         
Cash
    1,949,013       1,936,926       773       383       64       171       266       329       55       48         9,998       1,569,057  
Government and private securities
    57,930       57,930                                                                                 2,353,322  
Loans
    2,538,346       2,534,963                                                                         3,383       2,358,553  
Other receivables from financial intermediation
    2,734,524       2,510,077                                                                         224,447       2,684,059  
Receivables from financial leases
    62,605       62,605                                                                                 59,958  
Investments in other companies
    189,249       189,249                                                                                 184,637  
Other receivables
    53,437       53,437                                                                                 41,673  
Items pending allocation
    520       520                                                                                 302  
                                                                                                   
Total
    7,585,624       7,345,707       773       383       64       171       266       329       55       48         237,828       9,251,561  
                                                                                                   
LIABILITIES
                                                                                                 
Deposits
    3,772,550       3,772,550                                                                                 3,176,390  
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
    1,363,653       965,410       137       147               93                                         397,866       3,252,703  
Other liabilities
    2,999       2,999                                                                                 3,267  
Subordinated corporate bonds
    624,755       624,755                                                                                 598,470  
Items pending allocation
    2       2                                                                                 3  
                                                                                                   
Total
    5,763,959       5,365,716       137       147               93                                         397,866       7,030,833  
                                                                                                   
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS
                                                                                                 
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
                                                                                                 
(except contra debit-balance accounts)
                                                                                                 
Contingent
    911,827       877,192                                                                         34,635       766,576  
Control
    765,487       748,337       212       87               12                                         16,839       1,175,862  
Derivatives
    42,406       42,406                                                                                 42,066  
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
                                                                                                 
(except contra credit-balance accounts)
                                                                                                 
Contingent
    211,179       116,991                                                                  
215
    93,973       137,901  
Control
    40       40                                                                                 199  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT N

CREDIT ASSISTANCE TO RELATED PARTIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

Item
 
03/31/2011 (1)
   
12/31/2010 (1)
 
             
Loans
           
Overdrafts
    131       252  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    131       252  
Documents
    19,261       18,747  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    19,261       18,747  
Mortgage and pledge
    1,744       2,205  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    1,379       1,889  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    365       316  
Personal
    39       41  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    39       41  
Credit cards
    1,745       9,887  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    1,745       9,887  
Other
    14,323       2,480  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    14,323       2,480  
Total loans
    37,243       33,612  
                 
Other receivables from financial intermediation
    8,832       8,806  
                 
Receivables from financial leases
    8,185       2,125  
                 
Contingent Commitments
    4,763       12,733  
                 
Investments in other companies
    579,773       554,742  
Total
    638,796       612,018  
                 
Allowances / Provisions
    626       557  

(1) As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 all debtors are classified in performing situation.
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT O

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(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     22             55,809  
                                           
   
Intermediation
     
With delivery of
 
Over The Counter  - Residents
                         
Options
 
- own account
 
Other
 
underlying asset
 
in Argentina - Non-financial sector
  7     7             40,038  
                                           
   
Intermediation
 
Argentine
 
With delivery of
 
MAE (over-the-counter
                         
Repo transactions
 
- own account
 
government securities
 
underlying asset
 
electronic market)
  1     1             1,881,490  
                                           
   
Intermediation
 
Argentine
 
With delivery of
 
Over The Counter - Residents
                         
Repo transactions
 
- own account
 
government securities
 
underlying asset
 
in Argentina - Financial Sector
  1     1             190,452  
                                           
   
Intermediation
 
Foreign
 
Daily settlement of
 
MAE (over-the-counter
                         
Futures
 
- own account
 
currency
 
differences
 
electronic market)
  4     1     1       8,156  
                                           
   
Intermediation
 
Foreign
 
Maturity settlement
 
Over The Counter  - Residents
                         
Forward
 
- own account
 
currency
 
of differences
 
in Argentina - Non-financial sector
  4     1     30       30,585  
                                           
   
Intermediation
     
Maturity settlement
 
Over The Counter  - Residents
                         
Swaps
 
- own account
 
Other
 
of differences
 
in Argentina - Non-financial sector
  132     90     90       42,406  
                                           
   
Intermediation
         
MAE (over-the-counter
                         
Swaps
 
- own account
 
Other
 
Other
 
electronic market)
  50     31     30       115,000  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
ASSETS
           
             
A.   CASH
           
Cash on hand
    1,724,541       1,406,971  
Due from banks and correspondents
               
Central Bank of Argentina
    2,679,951       3,089,851  
Local Other
    8,351       17,446  
Foreign
    751,554       687,487  
Other
    253       249  
      5,164,650       5,202,004  
                 
B.   GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES (Exhibit I)
               
Holdings booked at market value
    684,832       603,953  
Government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
    1,724,824       2,299,088  
Holdings booked at amortized cost
    59,234       103,682  
Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
    5,124,196       4,005,766  
Investments in listed private securities
    19,152       17,588  
less:  Allowances (Note 4.)
            (3 )
      7,612,238       7,030,074  
                 
C.   LOANS
               
To the non-financial government sector
    354,495       336,430  
To the financial sector
               
Interfinancing - (granted call)
    22,974       110,100  
Other financing to Argentine financial institutions
    74,617       45,100  
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivables
    196       501  
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
               
Overdrafts
    1,990,275       2,032,986  
Documents
    2,015,094       1,805,226  
Mortgage loans
    926,043       902,734  
Pledge loans
    366,625       347,321  
Personal loans
    6,525,840       5,802,442  
Credit cards
    1,659,026       1,553,183  
Other
    3,402,894       3,302,223  
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivables
    242,026       216,888  
less:  Unposted payments
               
less:  Unearned discount
    (31,912 )     (30,121 )
less:  Allowances (Note 4.)
    (486,272 )     (514,910 )
     
17,061,921
     
15,910,103
 

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
D.   OTHER RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION
           
Central Bank of Argentina
    2,045,177       2,545,880  
Amounts receivable from spot and forward sales pending settlement
    1,204,283       248,714  
Securities and foreign currency receivable from spot and forward purchases pending settlement
    699,222       77,567  
Unlisted corporate bonds
    277,854       279,306  
Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    304       2,840  
Other receivables not covered by debtors classification standards
    621,548       642,223  
Other receivables covered by debtors classification standards
    89,805       40,280  
less:  Allowances (Note 4.)
    (237,604 )     (237,513 )
      4,700,589       3,599,297  
                 
E.    RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL LEASES
               
Receivables from financial leases
    254,319       249,081  
Accrued interest and adjustments
    4,035       4,339  
less:  Allowances (Note 4.)
    (5,601 )     (6,021 )
      252,753       247,399  
                 
F.    INVESTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES
               
In financial institutions
    567       557  
Other
    10,903       10,789  
less:  Allowances (Note 4.)
    (1,680 )     (1,676 )
      9,790       9,670  
                 
G.   OTHER RECEIVABLES
               
Receivables from sale of assets
    7,173       7,229  
Minimum presumed income tax - Tax Credit
    168          
Other
    653,649       605,691  
Accrued interest and adjustments receivable on from sale of assets
    232       330  
Other accrued interest and adjustments receivables
    344       290  
less:  Allowances (Note 4.)
    (11,421 )     (16,529 )
      650,145       597,011  
                 
H.    BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET
    481,974       445,531  
                 
I.     OTHER ASSETS
    261,423       181,256  
                 
J.    INTANGIBLE ASSETS
               
Goodwill
    97,432       100,945  
Organization and development costs
    200,367       196,352  
      297,799       297,297  
                 
K.    ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION
    1,940       4,765  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
    36,495,222       33,524,407  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 
 
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
LIABILITIES
           
             
L.    DEPOSITS
           
From the non-financial government sector
    5,866,912       5,216,109  
From the financial sector
    17,828       15,776  
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
               
Checking accounts
    4,570,181       4,178,758  
Savings accounts
    4,927,834       4,526,697  
Time deposits
    8,974,382       8,714,101  
Investment accounts
    205,757       178,010  
Other
    558,760       518,807  
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payables
    61,872       59,135  
      25,183,526       23,407,393  
                 
M.   OTHER LIABILITIES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION
               
Central Bank of Argentina
               
Other
    1,985       1,877  
Banks and International Institutions
    69,472       45,506  
Non-subordinated Corporate Bonds
    628,179       620,071  
Amounts payable for spot and forward purchases pending settlement
    723,421       93,609  
Securities and foreign currency to be delivered under spot and forward sales pending settlement
    2,936,730       2,561,740  
Put options sold premiums
    770       398  
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions
               
Interfinancing (received call)
    34,000       30,068  
Other financing received from Argentine financial institutions
    16,834       17,278  
Accrued interest payables
    35       25  
Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
            755  
Other
    916,193       1,173,873  
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payables
    43,623       46,083  
      5,371,242       4,591,283  
                 
N.   OTHER LIABILITIES
               
Fees
    470       447  
Other
    763,115       633,244  
      763,585       633,691  
                 
O.   PROVISIONS (Note 4.)
    107,035       105,830  
                 
P.    SUBORDINATED CORPORATE BONDS
    624,755       598,470  
                 
Q.   ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION
    4,572       7,399  
                 
MINORITY INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES
    30,012       27,499  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    32,084,727       29,371,565  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    4,410,495       4,152,842  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    36,495,222       33,524,407  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS
           
             
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
    14,920,555       15,219,447  
                 
Contingent
    6,175,220       5,542,009  
Guarantees received
    5,629,694       5,197,200  
Other not covered by debtors classification standards
    196       229  
Contingent debit-balance contra accounts
    545,330       344,580  
                 
Control
    7,632,983       7,835,246  
Receivables classified as irrecoverable
    902,336       845,119  
Other
    6,474,455       6,745,666  
Control debit-balance contra accounts
    256,192       244,461  
                 
Derivatives
    311,457       1,022,181  
Notional value of put options taken
    40,038          
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    20,390       555,897  
Interest rate swap
    157,406       157,066  
Derivatives debit-balance contra accounts
    93,623       309,218  
                 
Trust activity
    800,895       820,011  
Trust funds
    800,895       820,011  
                 
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
    14,920,555       15,219,447  
                 
Contingent
    6,175,220       5,542,009  
Credit lines granted (unused portion) covered by debtors classification standards
    57,949       57,533  
Other guarantees provided covered by debtors classification standards
    196,009       66,192  
Other guarantees provided not covered by debtors classification standards
    130,283       130,684  
Other covered by debtors classification standards
    161,089       90,171  
Contingent credit-balance contra accounts
    5,629,890       5,197,429  
                 
Control
    7,632,983       7,835,246  
Checks to be credited
    256,192       244,461  
Control credit-balance contra accounts
    7,376,791       7,590,785  
                 
Derivatives
    311,457       1,022,181  
Notional value of call options sold
    19,151       17,587  
Notional value of put options sold
    56,121       54,780  
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    18,351       236,851  
Derivatives credit-balance contra account
    217,834       712,963  
 
               
Trust activity
    800,895       820,011  
Trust activity credit-balance contra accounts
    800,895       820,011  

The accompanying notes 1 through 7 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 THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
03/31/2010
 
             
A.  FINANCIAL INCOME
           
Interest on cash and due from banks
    23       3  
Interest on loans to the financial sector
    3,149       2,044  
Interest on overdrafts
    79,681       59,620  
Interest on documents
    44,056       34,714  
Interest on mortgage loans
    33,404       25,667  
Interest on pledge loans
    15,791       11,538  
Interest on credit card loans
    71,468       47,395  
Interest on financial leases
    11,459       11,048  
Interest on other loans
    482,323       345,244  
Net income from government and private securities
    177,189       369,570  
Net income from options
    470       600  
Interest on other receivables from financial intermediation
    133       113  
Income from guaranteed loans - Presidential Decree No. 1,387/01
    4,878       54  
CER (Benchmark Stabilization Coefficient) adjustment
    2,899       961  
CVS (Salary Variation Coefficient) adjustment
    94       176  
Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency
    62,402       43,842  
Other
    11,797       19,916  
      1,001,216       972,505  
                 
B.  FINANCIAL EXPENSE
               
Interest on checking accounts
    31       3,008  
Interest on savings accounts
    5,252       4,622  
Interest on time deposits
    257,989       229,994  
Interest on interfinancing received loans (received call)
    1,389       1,143  
Interest on other financing from financial institutions
    3       2  
Interest on other liabilities from financial intermediation
    15,719       16,168  
Interest on subordinated bonds
    14,729       14,097  
Other interest
    428       489  
CER adjustment
    1,043       1,412  
Contribution to Deposit Guarantee Fund
    10,296       7,924  
Other
    58,269       39,666  
      365,148       318,525  
                 
GROSS INTERMEDIATION MARGIN - GAIN
    636,068       653,980  
                 
C.  PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    44,581       37,828  
                 
D.  SERVICE-CHARGE INCOME
               
Related to lending transactions
    27,738       19,985  
Related to deposits
    256,262       179,391  
Other commissions
    11,293       5,790  
Other
    124,779       77,812  
      420,072       282,978  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
03/31/2010
 
             
E.  SERVICE-CHARGE EXPENSE
           
Commissions
    24,254       15,833  
Other
    59,054       46,843  
      83,308       62,676  
                 
F.  ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
               
Personnel expenses
    348,924       279,709  
Directors' and statutory auditors' fees
    8,832       4,151  
Other professional fees
    20,852       17,246  
Advertising and publicity
    15,422       8,464  
Taxes
    29,733       20,255  
Depreciation of equipment
    17,508       14,045  
Amortization of organization costs
    13,225       9,599  
Other operating expenses
    72,873       55,812  
Other
    5,642       4,873  
      533,011       414,154  
                 
NET INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION - GAIN
    395,240       422,300  
                 
G.  OTHER INCOME
               
Income from long-term investments
    328       305  
Penalty interest
    6,269       6,434  
Recovered loans and allowances reversed
    14,205       23,117  
CER adjustments
    21       34  
Others
    17,422       5,784  
      38,245       35,674  
                 
H.  OTHER EXPENSE
               
Penalty interest and charges payable to the Central Bank of Argentina
    6       12  
Charges for other receivables uncollectibility and other allowances
    11,285       7,533  
Amortization of differences related to court orders
    4,584       4,187  
Depreciation and loss of other assets
    482       551  
Goodwill amortization
    3,513       2,108  
Other
    4,940       6,241  
      24,810       20,632  
                 
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES
    (2,513 )     (1,473 )
                 
NET INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX - GAIN
    406,162       435,869  
                 
I.  INCOME TAX
    148,509       189,829  
                 
NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD - GAIN
    257,653       246,040  

The accompanying notes 1 through 7 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 THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
03/31/2010
 
             
CHANGES IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (Note 1.5.)
           
Cash at beginning of fiscal year
    5,990,480       5,396,063  
Cash at end of the period
    6,571,326       5,580,349  
Net increase in cash
    580,846       184,286  
                 
CAUSES OF CHANGES IN CASH
               
                 
Operating activities
               
Net collections / (payments) for:
               
Government and private securities
    (95,312 )     1,240,458  
Loans
               
To the financial sector
    61,062       39,513  
To the non-financial government sector
    (10,790 )     (132,350 )
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    (501,606 )     229,499  
Other receivables from financial intermediation
    (1,189,484 )     (1,121,056 )
Receivables from financial leases
    6,509       37,926  
Deposits
               
From the financial sector
    2,063       (3,103 )
From the non-financial government sector
    625,398       634,806  
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    879,258       64,406  
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
               
Financing facilities from the financial sector (received calls)
    2,611       (83,962 )
Others (except liabilities included under financing activities)
    1,121,140       (298,851 )
Collections related to service-charge income
    418,933       281,627  
Payments related to service-charge expenses
    (81,084 )     (60,361 )
Administrative expenses paid
    (533,131 )     (379,804 )
Payment of organization and development costs
    (20,108 )     (17,192 )
Net collections from penalty interest
    6,263       6,426  
Differences from payments related to court orders
    (1,732 )     (4,191 )
Other collections / (payments) related to other income and losses
    10,376       3,220  
Net payments from other operating activities
    (28,791 )     (28,169 )
Payment of income tax / minimum presumed income tax
    (18,433 )     (53,271 )
Net cash flows generated in operating activities
    653,142       355,571  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
03/31/2010
 
Investing activities
           
Net payments for bank premises and equipment
    (16,497 )     (9,441 )
Net payments for other assets
    (116,885 )     (6,409 )
Other collections for investing activities
    793       413  
Net cash flows used in investing activities
    (132,589 )     (15,437 )
                 
Financing activities
               
Net collections / (payments) for:
               
Non-subordinated corporate bonds
    (18,101 )     (17,367 )
Central Bank of Argentina:
               
Other
    108       37  
Banks and International Institutions
    23,735       (190,820 )
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions
    (447 )     (595 )
Net cash flows generated / (used) in financing activities
    5,295       (208,745 )
                 
Financial income and holding gains on cash and cash equivalents
    54,998       52,897  
                 
Net increase in cash
    580,846       184,286  

The accompanying notes 1 through 7 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 MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
COMMERCIAL
           
             
In normal situation
    8,309,679       7,762,398  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    242,460       322,597  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    1,075,067       1,001,760  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    6,992,152       6,438,041  
                 
Subject to special monitoring
    34,013       36,240  
In observation
               
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    5,765       5,690  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    9,236       10,745  
In negociation or with rollover agreement
               
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
            547  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    19,012       19,258  
                 
Troubled
    3,484       2,799  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    2,453       1,791  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    1,031       1,008  
                 
With high risk of insolvency
    22,131       23,104  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    16,769       15,990  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    5,362       7,114  
                 
Irrecoverable
    21,280       63,400  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    7,036       3,890  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    14,244       59,510  
                 
Subtotal Commercial
    8,390,587       7,887,941  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF DEBTORS BY SITUATION
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
CONSUMER
           
             
Performing
    9,812,420       8,959,435  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    30,687       29,291  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    718,603       707,689  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    9,063,130       8,222,455  
                 
Low risk
    123,433       101,963  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    54       76  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    9,669       8,995  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    113,710       92,892  
                 
Medium risk
    76,676       72,172  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    110       1  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    4,789       6,928  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    71,777       65,243  
                 
High risk
    134,421       143,096  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    3       8  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    6,991       8,532  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    127,427       134,556  
                 
Irrecoverable
    58,815       54,455  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    12,973       12,750  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    45,842       41,705  
                 
Irrecoverable according to Central Bank's rules
    306       412  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    38       38  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    268       374  
                 
Subtotal Consumer
    10,206,071       9,331,533  
Total
    18,596,658       17,219,474  

The accompanying notes 1 through 7 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 MARCH 31, 2011
(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” 2227, as supplemented, and FACPCE Technical Resolution No. 21, the Bank has consolidated line-by-line (i) its balance sheets as of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010 and (ii) the statements of income and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011, and 2010, 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 those dates. Additionally, as from September 20, 2010, the Bank consolidated its financial statements with those of Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. (see Note 2.6. 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 March 31, 2010, 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 March 31, 2011):

   
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.  (a)
 
Common
    35,925,820       98.000 %     98.000 %     99.985 %     99.985 %
                                             
Macro Bank Limited  (b)
 
Common
    9,816,899       99.999 %     99.999 %     99.999 %     99.999 %
                                             
Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa  (c) and (d)
 
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.FCI 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 MARCH 31, 2011
(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)
Banco Macro S.A.’s indirect equity interest derives from Sud Inversiones y Análisis S.A. and Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa.

 
(b) 
Consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) S.A. (voting rights: 100%, equity interest: 716).

 
(c) 
Consolidated with Macro Fondos SGFCI S.A. (percentage of capital stock and votes 80.90%).

 
(d) 
The indirect equity interest of Banco Macro S.A comes 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 at the closing of transactions on the last business day of the three-month period ended March 31, 2011, and the year ended December 31, 2010.

 
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 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011, and 2010, 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 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 March 31, 2011, considering the translation process mentioned above are as follows:
 
   
Macro Bank Limited
 
   
In thousands of
USD
   
In thousands of
Ps.
 
             
Assets
    253,421       1,026,863  
                 
Liabilities
    206,861       838,201  
                 
Shareholders’ equity
    46,560       188,662  
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WITH SUBSIDIARIES
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(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 March 31, 2011:

   
Banco
Macro S.A.
   
Banco del
Tucumán S.A.
   
Banco
Privado de
Inversiones 
S.A.
   
Macro
Bank
Limited
(1)
   
Other
subsidiaries 
(2)
   
Eliminations
   
Banco
Macro S.A.
consolidated
 
                                           
Assets
    33,210,060       2,657,849       116,608       1,026,863       110,822       626,980       36,495,222  
                                                         
Liabilities
    28,799,565       2,361,831       36,612       838,201       67,650       19,132       32,084,727  
                                                         
Shareholders’ equity
    4,410,495       296,018       79,996       188,662       43,172       607,848       4,410,495  
                                                         
Income (loss)
    257,653       24,913       (5,161 )     4,602       2,688       27,042       257,653  

 
(1)
Figures related to Macro Bank Limited consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) S.A.

 
(2)
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 account and Government and private securities which mature less than 90 days as from their date of acquisition. Below is a breakdown of the reconciliation of the “Cash” item in the statement of cash flows with the related balance sheets accounts as of March 31, 2011, and 2010:
   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
03/31/2010
 
                   
Cash
    5,164,650       5,202,004       4,960,657  
                         
Government and private securities
                       
                         
Holdings booked at market value
    295,790       198,790       619,692  
                         
Instruments issued by Central Bank of Argentina
    1,110,886       589,686          
                         
Cash and cash equivalents
    6,571,326       5,990,480       5,580,349  

2.
INCOME TAX AND MINIMUM PRESUMED INCOME TAX

In addition to what was mentioned in Note 4 to the Bank’s stand-alone financial statements, the following shows the situation of the main subsidiaries.

 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WITH SUBSIDIARIES
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(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)

As of March 31, 2011, and 2010, subsidiary Banco del Tucumán S.A. estimated income tax in the amount of 12,650 and 9,700, respectively; hence, no minimum presumed income tax should be assessed. In addition, as of March 31, 2011, the Bank capitalized income tax prepayments for 34,939 for 2010 tax year, which were recorded in the Other receivables account.

As of March 31, 2011, subsidiary Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. did not set an income tax accrual as it booked NOLs as of that date, setting a minimum presumed income tax accrual as of that date totaling 75. Additionally, as of the date of these financial statements the subsidiary booked a minimum presumed income tax credit of 3,643, which was fully accrued and prepayments totaling 841 for tax year 2010, which were booked under Other receivables.

3.
RESTRICTED ASSETS

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

 
3.1
Banco del Tucumán S.A.:

 
a)
Other receivables from financial intermediation

As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, 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 30,534 and 25,254, respectively.

 
b)
Other receivables

As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, this includes other receivables in the amount of 4,825 and 4,984, respectively.

 
3.2
Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A.:

 
a)
Other receivables from financial intermediation

As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, 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 and credit card customers consumptions abroad as securities for an amount of 2,324 and 2,807, respectively.

 
b)
Other receivables

 
b.1)
As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, it holds security deposits related to credit card transactions for 2,872 and 7,537, respectively.

 
b.2)
As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010 include other receivables of 1,017 and 1,014, respectively.
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WITH SUBSIDIARIES
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(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)

 
3.3
Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa:

Investments in other companies

As of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, this includes other investments in other companies in the amount of 1,453.

4.
CHANGES IN ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS

The following are the changes in the Bank’s allowances and provisions consolidated with its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2011:

   
Balances at
beginning of
         
Decreases
   
Balances at
 
Item
 
Year
   
Increases
   
Charge off
   
Reversals
   
end of period
 
                               
Allowances
                             
                               
For government and private securities
    3             3              
                                   
For loans
    514,910       48,775       70,441       6,972       486,272  
                                         
For other receivables from financial intermediation
    237,513       951       692       168       237,604  
                                         
For receivables from financial leases
    6,021       151               571       5,601  
                                         
For investments in other companies
    1,676       4                       1,680  
                                         
For other receivables
    16,529       167       5,134       141       11,421  
                                         
Total
    776,652       50,048       76,270       7,852       742,578  
                                         
Provisions
                                       
                                         
For contingent commitments
    784                       26       758  
                                         
For other contingencies
    90,573       10,795       9,914       29       91,425  
                                         
Difference from court deposits dollarization
    14,473       379                       14,852  
                                         
Total
    105,830       11,174       9,914       55       107,035  

5.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In addition to what was mentioned in Note 11 to the stand-alone financial statements, below is a breakdown of the volumes, in absolute values, by type of derivative financial instrument involved in the transactions between the Bank and its subsidiaries, which are effective as of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010:
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WITH SUBSIDIARIES
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(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)

Type of contract / underlying asset
 
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
Futures / Foreign currency
    8,156       708,037  
                 
Repo transactions
    2,209,764       2,481,016  
                 
Forwards / Foreign currency
    30,585       74,712  
                 
Options / BODEN coupons
    56,121       54,780  
                 
Swap / Other
    157,406       157,066  
                 
Options / Other
    59,189       17,587  
                 
Futures / Rate
            10,000  

In addition, positions of transactions effective as of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, are as follows:

Transaction
 
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
Net liability position of repurchase agreements
    (2,209,432 )     (2,479,037 )
                 
Net asset position of forward transactions without delivery of the underlying asset
    2,039       319,046  
                 
Interest rate swap
    157,406       157,066  
                 
Position of put options sold on BODEN 2012 and 2013 coupons
    56,121       54,780  
                 
Position of call options sold
    19,151       17,587  
                 
Position of put options taken
    40,038          

6.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

In addition to what was mentioned in Note 12 to the Bank’s stand-alone financial statements, as of March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, Banco del Tucumán S.A., manages the following portfolios:

 
a)
The trust agreement Fideicomiso Financiero Gas Tucumán I for a total amount of 9,582 and 9,651, respectively.

 
b)
The trust agreement Fideicomiso Financiero BATUC I for a total amount of 17,143 and 17,253, respectively.
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WITH SUBSIDIARIES
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011
(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)

7.
TRUST AGREEMENTS

 
7.1.
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 March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010:

Financial trust
 
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
Certificates of participation:
           
             
TST & AF  (a)
    50,515       42,404  
                 
Other
    12,754       14,403  
Total certificates of participation
    63,269       56,807  

 
(a)
TST & AF Trust

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, Macro Bank Limited is the beneficiary of 46.66% 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.

 
7.2.
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 March 31, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the trust´s assets managed amount to about 1,177.

 
7.3.
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 March 31, 2011, and December 2010, the trusts’ assets managed amount to 634,732 and 631,296, respectively.
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT I

CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
Name
 
Market
value or
Present
Value
   
Book balance
   
Book balance
 
                   
GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
                 
                   
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
                 
                   
Government securities at market value
                 
-  Local
                 
Federal government bonds in pesos at Badlar Private + 2.75% - Maturity: 2014
    197,994       197,994       201,915  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at Libor - Maturity: 2012
    52,120       52,120       42,466  
Federal government bonds in pesos at Badlar Private + 3.50 % - Maturity: 2013
    45,738       45,738       46,350  
Secured bonds under Presidential Decree No. 1,579/02
    39,558       39,558       40,988  
Debt Securities at 12% in US dollars Córdoba Province - Maturity: 2017
    18,141       18,141       17,498  
Federal government bonds in pesos at  variable rate - Maturity: 2013
    7,316       7,316       7,523  
Federal government bonds in pesos at Badlar Private + 3.00 % - Maturity: 2015
    6,563       6,563       901  
Consolidation bonds of social security payables in pesos – Fourth Series
    6,389       6,389       7,029  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2017
    4,653       4,653       1,026  
Federal government bonds in pesos - Maturity: 2014
    4,159       4,159       3,674  
Others
    6,411       6,411       35,793  
Subtotal holdings booked at market value - Local
            389,042       405,163  
- Foreign
                       
Treasury Bill - Maturity 04-07-11
            202,598          
Treasury Bill - Maturity 04-28-11
            93,192          
Treasury Bill - Maturity 01-06-11
                    198,790  
Subtotal holdings booked at market value - Foreign
            295,790       198,790  
                         
Subtotal holdings booked at market value
            684,832       603,953  
                         
Government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
                       
- Local
                       
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2013
                    2,299,088  
Discount bonds denominated in pesos - Maturity 2033
    1,724,824       1,724,824          
Subtotal government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
            1,724,824       2,299,088  
                         
Government securities at amortized cost
                       
- Local
                       
Province of Buenos Aires Treasury Bills in pesos - Maturity: 03-31-2011
                    50,084  
Province of Buenos Aires Treasury Bills in pesos - Maturity: 01-27-2011
                    49,575  
Province of Buenos Aires Treasury Bills in pesos - Maturity: 04-28-2011
            49,603          
Province of Tucumán bonds - Second series in dollars at 9,45% - Maturity: 2015
            6,442       2,455  
Province of Tucumán bonds - First series in pesos - Maturity: 2018
            3,189       1,565  
Other
                    3  
Subtotal government securities at amortized cost
            59,234       103,682  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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EXHIBIT I
(Continued)
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
Name
 
Market
value or
Present
Value
   
Book balance
   
Book balance
 
                   
INSTRUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA
                 
                   
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills - Under Repo Transactions
                 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 02-08-12
          266,554       83,923  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 04-27-11
          205,903       7,514  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 04-20-11
                  12,212  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 03-30-11
                  7,027  
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills - Under repo Transactions
          472,457       110,676  
                       
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at market value – Own Portfolio
                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 02-02-11
                  310,016  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 01-12-11
                  229,455  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 01-05-11
                  54,888  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 03-23-11
                  48,467  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 02-16-11
                  19,708  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 01-19-11
                  19,415  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 04-27-11
    53,601       53,601          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 05-04-11
    53,521       53,521          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 04-13-11
    34,891       34,891          
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at market value – Own Portfolio
            142,013       681,949  
                         
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at amortized cost - Own Portfolio
                       
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 04-06-1
            23,966          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 03-02-11
                    147,361  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 01-26-11
                    35,897  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 02-09-11
                    20,801  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 03-16-11
                    1,951  
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at amortized cost - Own Portfolio
            23,966       206,010  
                         
Central Bank of Argentina notes at market value - Own portfolio
                       
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 11-09-11
    673,595       673,595          
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 07-20-11
    623,100       623,100          
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 08-17-11
    329,184       329,184          
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 11-23-11
    257,175       257,175          
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 12-14-11
    152,565       152,565          
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 05-18-11
    3,045       3,045       3,048  
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina notes at market value - Own portfolio
            2,038,664       3,048  
                         
Subtotal instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
            2,677,100       1,001,683  
 
Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
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EXHIBIT I
(Continued)
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF MARCH 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish -
See note 22 to the stand-alone financial statements)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
03/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
Name
 
Market
value or
Present
Value
   
Book balance
   
Book balance
 
                   
INSTRUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA (Continued)
            2,677,100       1,001,683  
                         
Central Bank of Argentina Notes - Under Repo Transactions
                       
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 07-13-11
                    18,401  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 06-08-11
                    18,313  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 07-13-11
                    9,083  
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Notes - Under repo Transactions
                    45,797  
                         
Central Bank of Argentina internal notes at amortized cost - Own portfolio
                       
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 05-26-11
            608,875       610,879  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 05-11-11
            447,828       409,140  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 04-13-11
            365,491       309,625  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 10-05-11
            310,575          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 07-13-11
            302,730       303,436  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 08-24-11
            204,804          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 08-03-11
            154,539          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 04-27-11
            36,805          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 08-10-11
            15,449          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 01-05-11
                    567,409  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 01-26-11
                    513,541  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 02-16-11
                    203,937  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 03-30-11
                    40,319  
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina internal notes at amortized cost - Own portfolio
            2,447,096       2,958,286  
Total Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
            5,124,196       4,005,766  
Total Government securities
            7,593,086       7,012,489  
                         
INVESTMENTS IN LISTED PRIVATE  SECURITIES
                       
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
    19,152       19,152       17,588  
Total investment in listed private securities
            19,152       17,588  
                         
Total government and private securities (1)
            7,612,238       7,030,077  

(1)  As of December 31, 2010 the Bank booked allowances for impairment in value amounting for 3 .
 
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: May 26, 2011
 
 
MACRO BANK INC.
 
       
       
 
By:
/s/ Jorge Scarinsi
 
 
Name: Jorge Scarinsi
 
 
Title: Attorney-in-Fact