0001144204-11-048444.txt : 20110818 0001144204-11-048444.hdr.sgml : 20110818 20110818160202 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-11-048444 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20110816 FILED AS OF DATE: 20110818 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110818 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: 111044963 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 v232576_6k.htm FORM 6-K 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

August 16, 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.
 
Form 20-F
x
Form 40-F
o
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
 
Yes
o
No
x
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
 
Yes
o
No
x
 
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
Yes
o
No
x
 
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):  82-    N/A  


 
 

 
 
BANCO MACRO S.A.

Financial Statements as of June 30, 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
43
·
Consolidated balance sheets
60
·
Consolidated statements of income
64
·
Consolidated statements of cash flows
66
·
Consolidated statements of debtors by situation
68
·
Notes to the consolidated financial statements with subsidiaries
70
·
Exhibit l to the consolidated financial statements with subsidiaries
77
 
 
 

 
 
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 June 30, 2011, and the related statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the six-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 June 30, 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income and cash flows for the six-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 six-month period ended June 30, 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.
 
 
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b)
On August 4, 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 six-month period ended June 30, 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 June 30, 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. 25,756,525, none of which was due as of that date.

City of Buenos Aires,
      August 4, 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

 
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF
JUNE 30, 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 JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
ASSETS
           
             
A.    CASH
           
Cash on hand
    1,788,394       1,206,489  
Due from banks and correspondents
               
Central Bank of Argentina
    2,606,803       2,805,679  
Local Other
    16,593       11,763  
Foreign
    320,955       271,702  
Other
    257       249  
      4,733,002       4,295,882  
                 
B.   GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES (Exhibit A)
               
Holdings booked at market value
    390,817       377,865  
Government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
    1,661,750       2,299,088  
Holdings booked at amortized cost
    100,419       99,659  
Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
    2,319,967       3,409,433  
      4,472,953       6,186,045  
                 
C.    LOANS (Exhibits B, C and D)
               
To the non-financial government sector
    332,397       335,970  
To the financial sector
               
Interfinancing (granted call)
    28,900       33,100  
Other financing to Argentine Financial Institutions
    82,445       45,100  
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivables
    1,234       443  
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
               
Overdrafts
    2,715,087       1,984,571  
Documents
    2,225,742       1,766,933  
Mortgage loans
    986,401       873,671  
Pledge loans
    498,395       345,269  
Personal loans
    6,176,670       4,926,060  
Credit cards
    1,934,183       1,470,396  
Other (Note 6.1.)
    3,552,859       3,207,787  
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivables
    243,457       209,665  
less:  Unearned discount
    (31,714 )     (28,644 )
less:  Allowances (Exhibit J)
    (466,494 )     (470,730 )
      18,279,562       14,699,591  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
D.    OTHER RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION
           
Central Bank of Argentina
    1,960,821       2,519,076  
Amounts receivable from spot and forward sales pending settlement
    575,301       111,229  
Securities and foreign currency receivable from spot and forward purchases pending settlement
    524,712       164,731  
Unlisted corporate bonds (Exhibits B, C and D)
    259,721       220,554  
Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    369       2,840  
Other receivables not covered by debtors classification standards (Note 6.2)
    506,813       548,262  
Other receivables covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)
    39,730       36,897  
less:  Allowances (Exhibit J)
    (229,318 )     (229,504 )
      3,638,149       3,374,085  
                 
E.    RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL LEASES
               
Receivables from financial leases (Exhibits B, C and D)
    279,838       244,186  
Accrued interest and adjustments (Exhibits B, C and D)
    3,840       4,112  
less: Allowances (Exhibit J)
    (5,337 )     (5,968 )
      278,341       242,330  
                 
F.    INVESTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES  (Exhibit E)
               
In financial institutions
    556,457       512,881  
Other
    50,856       47,495  
less: Allowances (Exhibit J)
    (544 )     (659 )
      606,769       559,717  
                 
G.   OTHER RECEIVABLES
               
Receivables from sale of assets (Exhibits B, C and D)
    6,853       7,229  
Other (Note 6.3.)
    323,576       544,465  
Accrued interest and adjustments on receivables from sales of assets (Exhibits B, C and D)
    235       330  
Other accrued interest and adjustments receivable
    441       290  
less:  Allowances  (Exhibit J)
    (8,401 )     (12,858 )
      322,704       539,456  
                 
H.   BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Exhibit F)
    478,792       403,169  
                 
I.    OTHER ASSETS   (Exhibit F)
    212,946       179,295  
                 
J.    INTANGIBLE ASSETS  (Exhibit G)
               
Goodwill
    93,919       100,945  
Organization and development costs
    203,382       186,700  
      297,301       287,645  
                 
K.   ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION
    1,462       3,907  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
    33,321,981       30,771,122  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
           
LIABILITIES
         
             
L.    DEPOSITS (Exhibits H and I)
           
From the non-financial government sector
    5,128,792       4,225,266  
From the financial sector
    15,123       15,610  
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
               
Checking accounts
    4,376,226       3,869,485  
Savings accounts
    5,270,403       4,093,226  
Time deposits
    7,845,819       7,989,567  
Investment accounts
    203,938       177,135  
Other (Note 6.4.)
    541,267       483,298  
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payables
    57,675       54,457  
      23,439,243       20,908,044  
                 
M.   OTHER LIABILITIES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION
               
Central Bank of Argentina (Exhibit I)
               
Other
    1,673       1,798  
Banks and International Institutions (Exhibit I)
    103,647       45,506  
Non-subordinated Corporate Bonds (Note 10. and Exhibit I)
    634,456       620,071  
Amounts payable for spot and forward purchases pending settlement
    511,154       164,391  
Securities and foreign currency to be delivered under spot and forward sales pending settlement
    2,238,718       2,412,928  
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions (Exhibit I)
               
Interfinancing - (received call)
    3,714       30,068  
Other financing received from Argentine financial institutions
    46,389       17,278  
Accrued interest payables
    1       25  
Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
            755  
Other (Note 6.5. and Exhibit I)
    959,187       1,125,211  
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payables (Exhibit I)
    48,678       46,083  
      4,547,617       4,464,114  
                 
N.    OTHER LIABILITIES
               
Other (Note 6.6.)
    481,404       552,124  
      481,404       552,124  
                 
O.    PROVISIONS (Exhibit J)
    78,716       88,865  
                 
P.    SUBORDINATED CORPORATE BONDS (Note 10. and Exhibit I)
    618,654       598,470  
                 
Q.    ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION
    4,488       6,663  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    29,170,122       26,618,280  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (As per related statement)
    4,151,859       4,152,842  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    33,321,981       30,771,122  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS
           
             
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
    13,717,949       12,003,089  
                 
Contingent
    7,255,306       5,281,603  
Credit lines obtained (unused portion) 
    18,000          
Guarantees received
    6,593,309       4,935,898  
Other not covered by debtors classification standards
    180       229  
Contingent debit-balance contra accounts
    643,817       345,476  
                 
Control
    6,194,523       5,717,197  
Receivables classified as irrecoverable
    859,147       787,863  
Other (Note 6.7.)
    4,976,320       4,685,026  
Control debit-balance contra accounts
    359,056       244,308  
Derivatives
    268,120       1,004,289  
Notional value of put options taken (Note 11.d))
    41,218          
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset (Note 11.a))
    12,495       555,897  
Interest rate swap (Note 11.b))
    157,551       157,066  
Derivatives debit-balance contra accounts
    56,856       291,326  
                 
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
    13,717,949       12,003,089  
                 
Contingent
    7,255,306       5,281,603  
Credit lines granted (unused portion) covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)
    56,999       55,782  
Other guarantees provided covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)
    197,901       68,839  
Other guarantees provided not covered by debtors classification standards
    130,180       130,684  
Other covered by debtors classification standards (Exhibits B, C and D)
    258,737       90,171  
Contingent credit-balance contra accounts
    6,611,489       4,936,127  
                 
Control
    6,194,523       5,717,197  
Checks to be credited
    359,056       244,308  
Control credit-balance contra accounts
    5,835,467       5,472,889  
                 
Derivatives
    268,120       1,004,289  
Notional value of put options sold (Note 11.c))
    44,361       54,475  
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset (Note 11.a))
    12,495       236,851  
Derivatives credit-balance contra account
    211,264       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 SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
06/30/2010
 
             
A.    FINANCIAL INCOME
           
Interest on cash and due from banks
    73       18  
Interest on loans to the financial sector
    4,298       4,777  
Interest on overdrafts
    173,170       115,716  
Interest on documents
    89,081       68,945  
Interest on mortgage loans
    66,934       51,844  
Interest on pledge loans
    34,108       24,155  
Interest on credit card loans
    141,779       89,619  
Interest on financial leases
    24,171       20,864  
Interest on other loans
    894,628       616,504  
Net income from government and private securities (Note 6.8.)
    272,524       527,019  
Interest on other receivables from financial intermediation
    123       420  
Income from guaranteed loans - Presidential Decree No. 1,387/01
    4,876       589  
CER (Benchmark Stabilization Coefficient) adjustment
    3,783       2,787  
CVS (Salary Variation Coefficient) adjustment
    179       324  
Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency
    113,011       85,078  
Other (Note 6.9.)
    22,484       35,291  
      1,845,222       1,643,950  
                 
B.    FINANCIAL EXPENSE
               
Interest on checking accounts
            3,449  
Interest on savings accounts
    10,289       9,049  
Interest on time deposits
    478,655       436,666  
Interest on interfinancing received loans (received call)
    2,472       2,174  
Interest on other financing from Financial Institutions
    4       3  
Interest on other liabilities from financial intermediation
    31,478       31,395  
Interest on subordinated bonds
    29,518       28,254  
Other interest
    801       966  
CER adjustment
    2,129       2,800  
Contribution to Deposit Guarantee Fund
    19,076       15,033  
Other (Note 6.10.)
    112,737       72,248  
      687,159       602,037  
                 
GROSS INTERMEDIATION MARGIN - GAIN
    1,158,063       1,041,913  
                 
C.    PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    98,442       56,130  
                 
D.    SERVICE-CHARGE INCOME
               
Related to lending transactions
    50,014       33,229  
Related to deposits
    503,226       345,335  
Other commissions
    19,778       16,009  
Other (Note 6.11.)
    247,297       146,772  
      820,315       541,345  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
(Translation on financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
06/30/2010
 
             
E.    SERVICE-CHARGE EXPENSE
           
Commissions
    47,080       32,186  
Other (Note 6.12.)
    126,335       89,171  
      173,415       121,357  
                 
F.    ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
               
Personnel expenses
    681,485       513,981  
Directors' and statutory auditors' fees
    17,672       17,564  
Other professional fees
    37,081       34,565  
Advertising and publicity
    33,413       21,139  
Taxes
    58,976       45,741  
Depreciation of equipment
    33,577       26,733  
Amortization of organization costs
    25,685       18,463  
Other operating expenses (Note 6.13.)
    135,351       105,884  
Other
    10,508       9,014  
      1,033,748       793,084  
                 
NET INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION - GAIN
    672,773       612,687  
                 
G.   OTHER INCOME
               
Income from long-term investments
    52,025       42,591  
Penalty interest
    13,012       14,886  
Recovered loans and allowances reversed
    32,831       32,414  
CER adjustments
    43       63  
Other (Note 6.14.)
    52,990       38,517  
      150,901       128,471  
                 
H.    OTHER EXPENSE
               
Penalty interest and charges payable to the Central Bank of Argentina
    7       8  
Charges for other receivables uncollectibility and other allowances
    11,413       9,792  
Amortization of differences related to court orders
    8,782       8,160  
Depreciation and loss of other assets
    819       1,433  
Goodwill amortization
    7,026       4,216  
Other (Note 6.15.)
    10,542       9,978  
      38,589       33,587  
                 
NET INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX - GAIN
    785,085       707,571  
                 
I.     INCOME TAX (Note 4.)
    269,600       239,500  
                 
NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD - GAIN
    515,485       468,071  

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 SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

    
06/30/2011
   
06/30/2010
 
                                            
                      
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  
                                                                       
Distribution of unappropriated earnings, as approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 26, 2011 and April 6, 2010, respectively:
                                                                     
                                                                       
-Legal Earning Reserved
                            202,086                     (202,086 )                
                                                                       
-Cash Dividends
                                                  (505,312 )     (505,312 )     (208,070 )
                                                                       
-Normative Earning Reserved
                                    58,146               (58,146 )                
                                                                         
-Tax on Personal Assets
                                                    (11,156 )     (11,156 )     (8,319 )
                                                                         
Reversal of special reserve from Subordinated debt instruments
                                    (31,617 )             31,617                  
                                                                         
Net income for the period - Gain
                                                    515,485       515,485       468,071  
                                                                         
Balances at the end of the period
    594,485       398,750       4,511       966,226       26,529       211       2,161,147       4,151,859       3,610,483  

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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V

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
06/30/2010
 
             
CHANGES IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (Note 3.5.)
           
Cash at beginning of the fiscal year
    4,548,311       4,139,611  
Cash at end of the period
    4,809,785       3,895,235  
Net  increase / (decrease) in cash
    261,474       (244,376 )
                 
CAUSES OF CHANGES IN CASH
               
                 
Operating activities
               
Net collections / (payments):
               
Government and private securities
    1,257,575       1,585,204  
Loans
               
To the financial sector
    (29,640 )     1,302  
To the non-financial government sector
    10,844       (23,874 )
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    (2,228,617 )     (493,237 )
Other receivables from financial intermediation
    (141,506 )     (1,558,580 )
Receivables from financial leases
    (11,209 )     62,839  
Deposits
               
From the financial sector
    (475 )     (28 )
From the non-financial government sector
    852,815       959,322  
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    1,167,131       913,213  
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
               
Financing facilities from the financial sector (received calls)
    (29,496 )     (92,396 )
Others (except liabilities included under financing activities)
    432,994       (256,243 )
Collections related to service-charge income
    817,947       539,100  
Payments related to service-charge expenses
    (172,502 )     (120,840 )
Administrative expenses paid
    (1,008,697 )     (775,532 )
Payment of organization and development costs
    (44,272 )     (31,375 )
Net collections from penalty interest
    13,005       14,878  
Differences from payments related to court orders
    (6,878 )     (10,966 )
Collections of dividends from other companies
    603       15,766  
Other collections related to other income and losses
    37,340       36,929  
Net payments from other operating activities
    (33,365 )     (42,368 )
Payment of income tax
    (64,092 )     (566,879 )
Net cash flows generated in operating activities
    819,505       156,235  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
06/30/2010
 
Investing activities
           
Net payments for bank premises and equipment
    (20,187 )     (17,008 )
Net payments for other assets
    (110,262 )     (7,919 )
Other payments for other investing activities
            (132 )
Net cash flows used in investing activities
    (130,449 )     (25,059 )
                 
Financing activities
               
Net collections / (payments) for:
               
Non-subordinated corporate bonds
    (28,693 )     (27,959 )
Central Bank of Argentina
               
Other
    (124 )     (139 )
Banks and International Institutions
    57,629       (189,237 )
Subordinated corporate bonds
    (29,945 )     (29,214 )
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions
    29,107       (858 )
Payment of dividends
    (505,312 )     (208,070 )
Net cash flows used in financing activities
    (477,338 )     (455,477 )
                 
Financial income and holding gains on cash and cash equivalents
    49,756       79,925  
                 
                 
Net  increase / (decrease) in cash
    261,474       (244,376 )

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 JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the deposits of the Misiones Provincial Government amounted to 1,134,382 and 900,550 (including 75,375 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 JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the deposits of the Salta Provincial Government amounted to 1,007,948 and 719,785 (including 125,067 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 June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the deposits of the Jujuy Provincial Government amounted to 849,860 and 516,077 (including 66,021 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 June 30, 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 1,189,171 and 874,498 (including 340,817 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 JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 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 10,187 and 7,797, respectively.

Also, as of June 30, 2011, and 2010, the net income recorded through the method mentioned in the previous paragraph, amounted to 16,372 and 8,912, 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. The BCRA issued Resolution 198/2010 whereby it stated that there are no objections for the entity to acquire this capital stock and, additionally, to transfer 1% to Sud Inversiones y Análisis S.A. and 1% to Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa. This transfer was carried out during December 2010.

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 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, which was subsequently capitalized by the Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. shareholders’ meeting.

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.

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.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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 and Argentine professional accounting standards (see Note 5.).

 
3.1.
Comparative information

As required under BCRA rules, the balance sheet as of June 30, 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 six-month period ended June 30, 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 six-month period ended June 30, 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.

 
3.3.
Use of estimates

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.

 
3.4.
Valuation methods

The main valuation methods used to prepare these financial statements were as follows:
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

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 the period and fiscal year, respectively.

b)       Government and private securities:

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

As of June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2011, the present value calculated by the Bank for these securities amounts to 100,434.

 
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 JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the present value reported by the BCRA for these securities amounted to 236,890 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 3.4.b.2).

 
e.2)
Guaranteed loans: as explained in Note 3.4.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. 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.
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

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 for the period and fiscal year, respectively.

 
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 fiscal 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 for the period and fiscal year, respectively.

 
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 3.4.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 June 30, 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 JUNE 30, 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 3.4.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 3.4.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 June 30, 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 JUNE 30, 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.

 
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: 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 JUNE 30, 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 3.4.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 June 30, 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).

 
3.5.
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 June 30, 2011, December 31, and June 30, 2010:

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
06/30/2010
 
                   
Cash
    4,733,002       4,295,882       3,715,780  
                         
Government and private securities
                       
Instruments issued by Central Bank of Argentina
    76,783       252,429       179.455  
Cash and cash equivalents
    4,809,785       4,548,311       3,895,235  

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 2011, and 2010, the Bank estimated an income tax charge of 269,600 and 239,500, respectively; hence, no minimum presumed income tax should be assessed for the years ended on such date.

Additionally, as of June 30, 2011, the Bank made income tax prepayments for 75,648 for the 2011 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 June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, are as follows:

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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
 
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
06/30/2011
   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
06/30/2011
 
                                     
Government securities and assistance to the government sector (a)
                                   
                                     
Holdings of government securities booked at amortized cost
    (660 )     11,658       (12,318 )     (675 )     17,279       (17,954 )
                                                 
Instruments issued by the BCRA booked at amortized cost
    (4,643 )     (17,750 )     13,107       (5,422 )     (18,427 )     13,005  
                                                 
Guaranteed loans – Presidential Decree No. 1,387/01
    (34,964 )     (14,797 )     (20,167 )     (34,969 )     (14,806 )     (20,163 )
                                                 
Business combinations (b)
                                               
                                                 
Acquisition of Nuevo Banco Bisel S.A.
    (114,750 )     (119,165 )     4,415       (114,750 )     (119,165 )     4,415  
                                                 
Other
    (69,249 )     (71,453 )     2,204       (69,249 )     (71,453 )     2,204  
                                                 
Interests in other companies (c)
    4,850       8,600       (3,750 )                        
                                                 
Intangible assets – Organization and development expenses (d)
    (50,369 )     (52,273 )     1,904       (51,504 )     (53,544 )     2,040  
                                                 
Deferred assets – Income tax (e)
    42,552       35,195       7,357       49,336       40,131       9,205  
                                                 
Other assets (f)
    (3,459 )     1,680       (5,139 )     (3,459 )     1,680       (5,139 )
                                                 
Liabilities – Provisions (g)
    (52,799 )     (51,362 )     (1,437 )     (52,799 )     (51,362 )     (1,437 )
                                                 
Total
    (283,491 )     (269,667 )     (13,824 )     (283,491 )     (269,667 )     (13,824 )

 
(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 3.4.b.2), 3.4.b.4) and 3.4.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 JUNE 30, 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 current 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 current professional accounting standards, the Bank should reduce the book value of surpluses at the recoverable value.

 
(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 JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, would have decreased by around 283,491 and 269,667, respectively. Consequently, income for the periods ended June 30, 2011, and 2010, would have decreased by 13,824 and 210,906, 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

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
           
Other loans
    2,434,957       2,136,452  
Export financing and prefinancing
    1,117,902       1,071,335  
      3,552,859       3,207,787  


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

Certificates of participation in financial trusts
    287,019       287,524  
Debt securities in financial trusts
    219,794       260,459  
Other
            279  
      506,813       548,262  

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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

   
06/30/2011
 
12/31/2010
 
             
Sundry receivables
    137,202       149,049  
Tax prepayments
    77,392       311,012  
Security deposits
    50,802       44,280  
Advanced payments
    48,291       30,855  
Other
    9,889       9,269  
      323,576       544,465  

 
6.4)
Deposits - Other

Expired time deposits
    344,681       313,094  
Unemployment fund for workers of the construction industry
    108,441       92,238  
Attachments
    50,668       38,981  
Special deposits related to inflows of foreign funds
    1,804       1,981  
Security deposits
    1,761       1,956  
Other
    33,912       35,048  
      541,267       483,298  

 
6.5)
Other liabilities from financial intermediation - Other

Purchase financing payables
    238,081       231,345  
Other payment orders pending settlement
    176,800       401,481  
Other withholdings and additional withholdings
    144,837       134,163  
Collections and other transactions on account and behalf of others
    98,648       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
    74,460       67,503  
Miscellaneous subject to minimum cash requirements
    62,983       60,589  
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement
    59,493       28,825  
Other
    26,385       17,583  
      959,187       1,125,211  

 
6.6)
Other Liabilities - Other

Taxes payable
    353,159       384,304  
Miscellaneous payables
    53,661       58,868  
Salaries and payroll taxes payable
    39,639       77,318  
Withholdings on salaries
    22,666       18,929  
Prepayment for the sale of assets
    12,279       12,705  
      481,404       552,124  

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
Checks and securities in custody
    2,960,661       3,018,156  
Checks not yet collected
    1,049,664       916,897  
Checks and securities to be debited
    460,801       296,668  
Managed portfolios (see Note 12.)
    316,834       336,034  
Checks and securities to be collected
    188,360       117,271  
      4,976,320       4,685,026  

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

   
06/30/2011
   
06/30/2010
 
             
Net income from government securities
    253,875       508,977  
Net income from participation in financial trusts
    9,981       9,118  
Other
    8,668       8,924  
      272,524       527,019  

 
6.9)
Financial income – Other

Interest on loans for export prefinancing and financing
    11,688       14,225  
Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements with the financial sector
    8,319       13,038  
Other
    2,477       8,028  
      22,484       35,291  

 
6.10) 
Financial expense – Other

Turnover tax
    102,509       66,569  
Premiums on repurchase agreements with the financial sector
    7,630       2,195  
Other
    2,598       3,484  
      112,737       72,248  

 
6.11) 
Service-charge income - Other

Debit and credit card income
    148,041       91,965  
Service commissions – joint ventures (see Note 2.5)
    31,109       14,978  
Rental of safe deposit boxes
    23,659       11,782  
Other
    44,488       28,047  
      247,297       146,772  

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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

   
06/30/2011
   
06/30/2010
 
             
Debit and credit card expense
    56,356       35,146  
Turnover tax
    30,256       17,155  
Commissions paid to lending agents
    16,711       10,889  
Other
    23,012       25,981  
      126,335       89,171  

 
6.13)
Administrative expenses – Other operating expenses

Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses
    41,858       34,370  
Security services
    35,779       24,919  
Electric power and communications
    25,495       20,988  
Leases
    21,644       17,129  
Stationery and office supplies
    5,371       4,501  
Insurance
    5,204       3,977  
      135,351       105,884  

 
6.14)
Other income - Other

Gain on transactions or sale of bank premises and equipment, and other assets
    13,267       3,556  
Services provided to Banco del Tucumán S.A.
    3,666       2,899  
Other adjustments and interest on other receivables
    2,362       5,083  
Other
    33,695       26,979  
      52,990       38,517  

 
6.15)
Other expense – Other

Donations
    4,720       3,888  
Turnover tax
    1,391       1,228  
Other
    4,431       4,862  
      10,542       9,978  

7.
RESTRICTED ASSETS

As of June 30, 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 34,238 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 JUNE 30, 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 5,082 and 22,097 (for a face value of 4,920 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 7,386 and 7,844 (for a face value of 7,150 and 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 6,229 and 5,501 (for a face value of 6,030 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 79,280 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 1,143 and 1,462, respectively.

 
7.2)
Loans:

Agreements for loans backed by pledges and unsecured loans for 554 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 314,466 and 260,331, respectively.

 
b)
Contributions to the Risk Fund of Garantizar SGR (mutual guarantee association) for 10,473 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 5,606 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 42,824 and 36,319, respectively.

 
b)
Other security deposits for 7,978 and 7,961, respectively.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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)
   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
                                           
ASSETS
                                         
                                           
Cash
                3,143                   3,143       3,090  
                                                 
Loans
          500                     48,382       48,882       51,676  
                                                     
Other receivables from financial intermediation
    101,410       20,488               28,068               149,966       125,451  
                                                         
Receivables from financial leases
                            6,044       2,700       8,744       2,124  
                                                         
Other receivables
    204       39                       1,872       2,115       1,276  
                                                         
Items pending allocation
    7                                       7       83  
                                                         
Total assets
    101,621       21,027       3,143       34,112       52,954       212,857       183,700  
                                                         
LIABILITIES
                                                       
                                                         
Deposits
            138       16       11,756       496,105       508,015       205,651  
                                                         
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
    101,378       20,488               8,469               130,335       128,779  
                                                         
Total liabilities
    101,378       20,626       16       20,225       496,105       638,350       334,430  
                                           
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS
                                         
                                           
Debit-balance accounts –Contingent
                                        1,162  
                                             
Debit-balance accounts –Control
                818             146,096       146,914       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 JUNE 30, 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)
   
06/30/2011
   
06/30/2010
 
INCOME / (LOSS)
                                         
                                           
Financial income
          1             152       106       259       222  
                                                     
Financial expense
    (2,800 )                           (4,821 )     (7,621 )     (2,002 )
                                                       
Service-charge income
    14               7       42       424       487       413  
                                                         
Administrative expenses
            (325 )                             (325 )        
                                                         
Other income
    3,906                                       3,906       3,139  
                                                         
Total income / (loss)
    1,120       (324 )     7       194       (4,291 )     (3,294 )     1,772  

(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 June 30, 2011, and 2010, the net intermediation income from such transaction generated earnings for the Bank of around 98 and 32, respectively.

9.
CAPITAL STOCK

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital as of June 30, 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 June 30, 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 JUNE 30, 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 06/30/2011
   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
                         
Subordinated – Class 1
  USD 150,000,000 (a.1)   USD 150,000,000       618,654       598,470  
                                 
Non Subordinated – Class 2
  USD 150,000,000 (a.2)   USD 106,395,000       452,778       437,986  
                                 
Non Subordinated – Class 3
  USD 100,000,000 (a.3)   USD 63,995,000       198,419       198,478  
                                 
Total
                    1,269,851       1,234,934  

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 JUNE 30, 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 JUNE 30, 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.
 
-
Put options.
 
-
Interest rate swaps.

Such transactions were valued as explained in Notes 3.4.h.1), 3.4.h.2) and 3.4.m).

Positions of transactions effective as of June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, are as follows:

Transaction
 
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
Net liability position of repurchase agreements
    (1,729,933 )     (2,248,852 )
                 
Net asset position of forward transactions without delivery of the underlying asset (a)
            319,046  
                 
Interest rate swaps (b)
    157,551       157,066  
                 
Position of put options sold on BODEN 2012 and 2013 coupons (c)
    44,361       54,475  
                 
Position of put options taken (d)
    41,218          

Net income (loss) resulting from these transactions for the periods ended June 30, 2011, and 2010, amount to (loss) / income:

Transaction
 
06/30/2011
   
06/30/2010
 
             
Premiums on reverse repurchase agreements
    8,344       13,144  
                 
Premiums on repurchase agreements
    (7,630 )     (2,195 )
                 
Interest rate swaps
    (1,107 )     (1,988 )
                 
Forward foreign-currency transactions offset
    962       6,426  
                 
Transactions with options
    1,325       908  
                 
Total
    1,894       16,295  

 
(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 JUNE 30, 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:

 
b.1)
The Bank and the BCRA agreed swap agreements entitling the Bank to collect, an a monthly basis, the positive difference between the Badlar interest rate in Argentine pesos and interest rates ranging from 15%, to 16.50% nominal interest rate p.a., applied on a total of notional values of 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.

 
b.2)
Relates to interest rate swap agreements whereby on a quarterly basis the Bank shall be entitled to receive the positive difference between 10.25% nominal interest rate p.a. and the variable rate agreed-upon in relation to a loan granted by the Bank (Libor at 90 days plus 2.9%), applied to the residual principal of such loan. In the event that the differences between both rates were negative, the Bank shall be required to pay the difference. This agreement expires September 27, 2018. The amount booked in the Bank’s memorandum accounts is related to the residual principal amount of the loan of notional values of thousands of 42,551 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 XVII and which may be received by the Bank as payment of the assignment value established in the assignment of rights agreement executed on April 28, 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 June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the loans portfolio managed for principal and interest, after application adjustments, amounted to 14,198 and 14,214, respectively.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the loans portfolio managed amounts to 42,579 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 June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the loans portfolio managed amounts to 64,007 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 June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the portfolio managed by the Bank amounted to 81,627 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 June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the portfolio managed by the Bank for principal and accrued interest amounted to 58,439 and 58,467, respectively.

 
f)
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Bank had under its management other portfolios for total amounts of 55,984 and 58,032, respectively.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 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
    385,320,751       565,968       380,300  
                         
Pionero Renta Ahorro
    62,015,728       107,633       106,561  
                         
Pionero Latam
    1,915,308       9,634       8,610  
                         
Pionero F.F. – Fideicomiso Financieros
    67,484,756       102,553       98,429  
                         
Pionero Renta
    36,404,475       129,884       129,993  
                         
Pionero Acciones
    1,363,924       4,350       4,126  
                         
Pionero Renta Dólares
    7,064,053       15,080       12,594  
                         
Pionero América
    357,565       1,790       1,651  

 
(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, must 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 June 30, 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 JUNE 30, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

Financial Trust
 
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
Certificates of participation:
           
TST & AF  (a)
    56,640       54,777  
Tucumán  (b)
    63       63  
Other  (c)
    6,484       8,852  
Subtotal certificates of participation
    63,187       63,692  
                 
Debt securities:
               
Underwriting agreements  (d)
    74,104       54,566  
Created by Decree 976-01  (e)
    52,251       51,763  
San Isidro  (f)
    35,917       87,920  
Chubut oil & gas royalties  (g)
    25,276       24,313  
Galtrust (h)
    23,340       32,874  
Other
    8,906       9,023  
Subtotal debt securities
    219,794       260,459  
Total
    282,981       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 June 30, 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 134,497.

 
(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 JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 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 (Consubond, Tarjeta Shopping and Consumax). 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.L

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 JUNE 30, 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.

Subsequently, the trust issued debt securities, which were subscribed by the Bank.

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)
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.

 
(h)
Galtrust Financial Trust

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

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

As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, the Bank is the beneficiary of the 13% of the debt securities in force.

 
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.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

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 June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the trusts’ assets managed amount to 251,828 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.

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

As of June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the trusts’ assets managed amount to 300,358 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 June 2011 are listed below, indicating the balances as of month-end of the related accounts:

Item
 
06/30/2011
 
       
Cash
     
       
Cash on hand
    1,788,394  
         
Amounts in BCRA accounts
    2,606,803  
         
Other receivables from financial intermediation
       
         
Special guarantee accounts with the BCRA
    314,466  
         
Total
    4,709,663  

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

18.
TAX CLAIMS

AFIP (Federal Public Revenue Agency) has reviewed the tax returns filed by the Bank related to income tax and minimum presumed income tax for fiscal years prior to 2005.

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

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

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

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

On June 29 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 2009 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. Thus, during June 2011, the Federal Administrative Tax Court considered resolved the tax claim.

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

Based on volatility conditions in international financial markets during the last few years, Bank Management permanently monitors the changes in international market circumstances and at a local level in order to determine the possible actions to be taken and identify the potential effects over its equity and financial situation that may need to be reflected in the financial statements for future periods.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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 3.4.l.2), under BCRA Communiqués “A” 3916 and “A” 4686, as of June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the Bank continued capitalizing in “Intangible assets” the amounts of 50,369 and 52,273 at stand-alone level, respectively, and a total of 52,473 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 June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the Bank recorded the additional payables related to such regulation under the “Provisions” account in the amount of 9,062 and 9,818 at the stand-alone level, respectively, and a total of 13,983 and 14,473 at consolidated level, respectively. Considering what has been mentioned in Note 3.4.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)
According to Central Bank provisions, 20% of income for the year plus/minus prior-year adjustments and less accumulated losses as of the prior year-end, if any, should be allocated to the legal reserve.

 
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.

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos, except for where indicated)

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.

 
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EXHIBIT A

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER, 31 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
06/30/2011
 
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
        199,677       201,915       199,529             199,529  
Federal government bonds in pesos at Badlar Private + 3.50% - Maturity: 2013
        46,256       46,350       46,256             46,256  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at Libor - Maturity: 2012
        37,181       34,427       1,179       18,743       19,922  
Secured bonds under Presidential Decree No. 1,579/02
        35,112       40,724       33,585               33,585  
Debt Securities at 12% in US dollars Córdoba Province - Maturity: 2017
        18,204       17,498       18,204               18,204  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2015
        8,669       792       1,181               1,181  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2017
        8,113       1,026       4,087               4,087  
Federal government bonds in pesos at  variable rate - Maturity: 2013
        6,297       7,523       6,297               6,297  
Discount bonds denominated in pesos - Maturity: 2033
        5,900       889       2,156               2,156  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2013
        5,746               1,326               1,326  
Other
        19,662       26,721       10,031       25,258       35,289  
                                             
Subtotal holdings booked at market value
        390,817       377,865       323,831       44,001       367,832  
                                             
Government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
                                           
- Local
                                           
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2017
        1,661,750                                  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2013
                2,299,088                          
                                             
Subtotal government securities under repo transactiones with Central Bank of Argentina
        1,661,750       2,299,088                          
                                             
Holdings booked at amortized cost
                                           
- Local
                                           
Province of Buenos Aires Treasury Bills in pesos - Maturity: 11-24-2011
 
51,017
    51,002               51,002               51,002  
Province of Buenos Aires Treasury Bills in pesos - Maturity: 08-11-2011
 
49,417
    49,417               49,417               49,417  
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
        100,419       99,659       100,419               100,419  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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EXHIBIT A
(Continued)
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER, 31 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

    
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
06/30/2011
 
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: 05-02-12
        252,047                      
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
        252,047       19,239                
                                   
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at market value – Own Portfolio
                                 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 11-02-11
        626               626         626  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 08-17-11
        493               493         493  
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: 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
                5,476                    
                                       
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at market value – Own Portfolio
        1,119       355,787       1,119         1,119  
                                       
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at amortized cost - Own Portfolio
                                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 07-06-11
        998               998         998  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 11-09-11
        476               476         476  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-04-12
        465               465         465  
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
        1,939       151,328       1,939         1,939  
                                       
Central Bank of Argentina notes at market value - Own portfolio
                                     
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 11-23-11
        267,591               265,529         265,529  
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 07-20-11
        191,410               285,563         285,563  
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 12-14-11
        146,606               136,425         136,425  
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 03-14-12
        507               507         507  
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 05-18-11
                3,048                    
                                       
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Notes at market value - Own portfolio
        606,114       3,048       688,024         688,024  
Subtotal Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
        861,219       529,402       691,082         691,082  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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EXHIBIT A
(Continued)

DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER, 31 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
06/30/2011
 
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)
        861,219       529,402       691,082               691,082  
                                             
Central Bank of Argentina Notes - Under Repo Transactions
                                           
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 08-03-11
        7,438                                  
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
        7,438       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: 11-09-11
        401,535               443,889               443,889  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 07-13-11
        257,020               326,738               326,738  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 08-17-11
        230,646               230,646               230,646  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 10-05-11
        206,894               206,894               206,894  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 08-24-11
        204,357               204,357               204,357  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 08-03-11
        149,820               149,820               149,820  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 04-04-12
        520               520               520  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 09-28-11
        518               517               517  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 05-26-11
                610,879                          
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: 05-11-11
                409,140                          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 04-13-11
                309,625                          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) – Maturity: 07-13-11
                303,436                          
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
        1,451,310       2,852,635       1,563,381               1,563,381  
Total Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
        2,319,967       3,409,433       2,254,463               2,254,463  
Total Government securities
        4,472,953       6,186,045       2,678,713      
44,001
      2,722,714  
                                             
Total government and private Securities
        4,472,953       6,186,045       2,678,713      
44,001
      2,722,714  

(1) Position without options as of June 30, 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 JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
COMMERCIAL
           
             
In normal situation
    9,645,465       7,495,345  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    271,655       314,659  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    1,394,553       971,097  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    7,979,257       6,209,589  
                 
Subject to special monitoring
    33,293       36,240  
In observation
               
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    4,353       5,690  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    9,928       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
    8,753       2,799  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    4,423       1,791  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    4,330       1,008  
                 
With high risk of insolvency
    31,227       23,104  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    18,268       15,990  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    12,959       7,114  
                 
Irrecoverable
    19,071       63,400  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    7,032       3,890  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    12,039       59,510  
                 
Subtotal Commercial
    9,737,809       7,620,888  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT B
(Continued)

FINANCING-FACILITIES CLASSIFICATION BY SITUATION
AND GUARANTEES RECEIVED
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
CONSUMER
           
             
Performing
    9,760,380       7,952,155  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    28,015       26,962  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    751,909       678,048  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    8,980,456       7,247,145  
                 
Low risk
    110,344       94,445  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    10       75  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    7,397       8,794  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    102,937       85,576  
                 
Medium risk
    75,609       64,009  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    49          
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    4,738       6,876  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    70,822       57,133  
                 
High risk
    115,017       116,223  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
            6  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    4,215       8,532  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    110,802       107,685  
                 
Irrecoverable
    50,375       50,318  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    11,653       12,469  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    38,722       37,849  
                 
Irrecoverable according to Central Bank's rules
    376       383  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    38       38  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    338       345  
                 
Subtotal Consumer
    10,112,101       8,277,533  
Total
    19,849,910       15,898,421  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT C

FINANCING-FACILITIES CONCENTRATION
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
Number of customers
 
Outstanding
balance
   
% of total
portfolio
   
Outstanding
balance
   
% of total
portfolio
 
                         
10 largest customers
    2,409,855       12.14       2,003,779       12.60  
50 next largest customers
    2,763,185       13.92       2,127,600       13.38  
100 next largest customers
    1,597,041       8.05       1,216,861       7.65  
Other customers
    13,079,829       65.89       10,550,181       66.37  
                                 
Total
    19,849,910       100.00       15,898,421       100.00  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT D

BREAKDOWN BY FINANCING TERMS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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       9,797       19,006       16,096       19,556       1,224       278,288       343,971  
                                                                 
Financial sector
            76,507       13,006       47,266       10,692       25,332       6,516       179,319  
                                                                 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    304,607       4,805,822       2,599,879       2,344,658       2,438,038       2,507,881       4,325,735       19,326,620  
                                                                 
Total
    304,611       4,892,126       2,631,891       2,408,020       2,468,286       2,534,437       4,610,539       19,849,910  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT E

DETAIL OF INVESTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 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
 
   
06/30/2011
   
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       287,327       243,810  
Financial institution
  06-30-11       43,960       319,493       48,388  
Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A.
 
Common
    1       1       85,925,820       79,541       84,454  
Financial institution
  06-30-11       86,659       80,144       (5,013 )
Macro Securities S.A. Sociedad de Bolsa
 
Common
    1       1       12,776,680       31,302       26,914  
Brokerage house
  06-30-11       12,886       30,481       3,547  
Sud Inversiones & Análisis S.A.
 
Common
    1       1       6,475,143       11,497       13,155  
Services
  06-30-11       6,567       11,386       320  
Macro Fondos S.G.F.C.I.S.A.
 
Common
    1       1       327,183       2,273       1,765  
Mutual funds management
  06-30-11       1,713       11,543       2,408  
Foreign
                                                                           
Macro Bank Limited
 
Common
    1       1       9,816,899       189,014       184,060  
Financial institution
  06-30-11       9,817       189,014       4,954  
Subtotal subsidiaries
                                600,954       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
  12-31-10       1,000       2,078       45  
A.C.H. S.A.
 
Common
    1       1       110,500       196       196  
Electronic information services
  12-31-10       650       219       (1,939 )
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
  12-31-10       8,480       278,680       2,615  
Foreign
                                                                           
Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A.
 
Common
    10       1       7,303       324       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       238       231  
Financial institution
  12-31-10       1,113,144       2,771,331       167,954  
Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A.
 
Preferred
    10               259       13       12  
Financial institution
  12-31-10       1,113,144       2,771,331       167,954  
Subtotal non-subsidiaries
                                4,803       4,791                                  
                                                                             
Total in financial institutions, supplementary and authorized activities
                                605,757       558,949                                  
                                                                             
In other companies
                                                                           
- Non-subsidiaries
                                                                           
In Argentina
                                                                           
Other
                                1,536       1,407                                  
Foreign
                                                                           
SWIFT S.A.
 
Common
    1       1       3       20       20  
Services
  12-31-10       724,852       1,574,289       78,734  
Total in other companies
                                1,556       1,427                                  
Total (1)
                                607,313       560,376                                  

(1) As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010,  the Bank booked allowances for impairment in value amounting for 544 and 659, respectively (see Exhibit J).

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT F

MOVEMENT OF BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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       1,956       40,346       615       50       5,492       303,485  
Furniture and facilities
    38,432       13,771               57       10       3,368       48,778  
Machinery and equipment
    83,153       22,868               28       5       17,875       88,118  
Vehicles
    14,294       1,486       36,490       7,017       5       6,842       38,411  
                                                         
Total
    403,169       40,081       76,836       7,717               33,577       478,792  
                                                         
Other assets
                                                       
Works in progress
    35,785       9,615       (40,346 )                             5,054  
Works of art
    1,218                                               1,218  
Prepayments for the purchase of assets
    57,862       111,437       (163,186 )     1,779                       4,334  
Foreclosed assets
    11,704       41               1,095       50       130       10,520  
Leased buildings
    2,445                               50       36       2,409  
Stationery and office supplies
    3,537       18,963               15,558                       6,942  
Other assets
    66,744               126,696       10,336       50       635       182,469  
                                                         
Total
    179,295       140,056       (76,836 )     28,768               801       212,946  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT G

DETAIL OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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       7,026       93,919  
                                         
Organization and development costs (b)
    186,700       51,149         5       34,467       203,382  
                                           
Total
    287,645       51,149                 41,493       297,301  

(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 JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
Number of customers
 
Outstanding
balance
   
% of total
portfolio
   
Outstanding
balance
   
% of total
portfolio
 
                         
10 largest customers
    5,159,312       22.01       4,130,232       19.75  
50 next largest customers
    1,612,156       6.88       1,804,474       8.63  
100 next largest customers
    989,079       4.22       1,044,370       5.00  
Other customers
    15,678,696       66.89       13,928,968       66.62  
                                 
Total
    23,439,243       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 JUNE 30, 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
months
   
Over 6
months
and up to
12
months
   
Over 12
months
and up to
24
months
   
Over 24
months
   
Total
 
                                           
Deposits
    17,876,628       3,698,802       862,258       700,664       300,275       616       23,439,243  
                                                         
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
                                                       
                                                         
Central Bank of Argentina
    1,248                                       425       1,673  
Banks and International Institutions
    26,233       18,826       51,823       7,015                       103,897  
Non-subordinated corporate bonds
                    16,741       197,066               437,390       651,197  
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions
    4,262       30,850       1,224       2,448       4,896       38,111       81,791  
Other
    877,743       533       327       1,103       1,173       78,308       959,187  
                                                         
      909,486       50,209       70,115       207,632       6,069       554,234       1,797,745  
                                                         
Subordinated corporate bonds
                    2,004                       616,650       618,654  
                                                         
Total
    18,786,114       3,749,011       934,377       908,296       306,344       1,171,500       25,855,642  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT J

CHANGES IN ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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
   
period
 
                                 
ALLOWANCES
                               
Loans
                               
For uncollectibility risk and impairment in value
    470,730       105,429       96,288       13,377       466,494  
Other receivables from financial intermediation
                                       
For uncollectibility risk and impairment in value
    229,504       900       875       211       229,318  
Receivables from financial leases
                                       
For uncollectibility risk
    5,968       331               962       5,337  
Investments in other companies
                                       
For impairment in value
    659       159               274       544  
Other receivables
                                       
For uncollectibility risk
    12,858       960       5,259       158       8,401  
                                         
Total allowances
    719,719       107,779       102,422       14,982       710,094  
                                         
PROVISIONS
                                       
Contingent commitments
    784                       52       732  
For other contingencies
    78,263       10,222       15,149       4,414       68,922  
Difference from court deposits dollarization
    9,818       334       1,090               9,062  
                                         
Total Provisions
    88,865       10,556       16,239       4,466       78,716  

(1)
See note 3.4.f). and 3.4.o).

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT K

CAPITAL STRUCTURE
AS OF JUNE 30, 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 JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
   
Total Parent 
company and
   
Total per currency
       
   
Argentine
   
US dollar
   
Pound
   
Swiss
   
Danish
   
Canadian
   
Australian
         
Swedish
   
Norwegian
             
Items
 
branches
         
sterling
   
franc
   
krone
   
dollar
   
dollar
   
Yen
   
krone
   
krone
   
Euro
   
Total
 
                                                                         
ASSETS
                                                                       
Cash
    1,987,032       1,973,518       978       1,013       66       334       199       629       55       77       10,163       1,569,057  
Government and private securities
    1,740,461       1,740,461                                                                               2,353,322  
Loans
    2,679,543       2,675,102                                                                       4,441       2,358,553  
Other receivables from financial intermediation
    2,303,677       2,235,036                                                                       68,641       2,684,059  
Receivables from financial leases
    57,975       57,975                                                                               59,958  
Investments in other companies
    189,609       189,609                                                                               184,637  
Other receivables
    36,318       36,318                                                                               41,673  
Items pending allocation
    335       335                                                                               302  
                                                                                                 
Total
    8,994,950       8,908,354       978       1,013       66       334       199       629       55       77       83,245       9,251,561  
                                                                                                 
LIABILITIES
                                                                                               
Deposits
    3,887,918       3,887,918                                                                               3,176,390  
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
    2,695,137       2,532,981       148       529               35                                       161,444       3,252,703  
Other liabilities
    3,043       3,043                                                                               3,267  
Subordinated corporate bonds
    618,654       618,654                                                                               598,470  
Items pending allocation
    1       1                                                                               3  
                                                                                                 
Total
    7,204,753       7,042,597       148       529               35                                       161,444       7,030,833  
                                                                                                 
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS
                                                                                               
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
                                                                                               
(except contra debit-balance accounts)
                                                                                               
Contingent
    1,089,309       1,040,617                                                                       48,692       766,576  
Control
    959,799       941,813       255       97                       27                               17,607       1,175,862  
Derivatives
    42,551       42,551                                                                               42,066  
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
                                                                                               
(except contra credit-balance accounts)
                                                                                               
Contingent
    308,994       197,617                                                                       111,377       137,901  
Control
    4       4                                                                               199  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT N

CREDIT ASSISTANCE TO RELATED PARTIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

Item
 
06/30/2011 (1)
   
12/31/2010 (1)
 
             
Loans
           
Overdrafts
    2       252  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    2       252  
Documents
    19,702       18,747  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    19,702       18,747  
Mortgage and pledge
    1,306       2,205  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    1,306       1,889  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
            316  
Personal
    218       41  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    218       41  
Credit cards
    3,756       9,887  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    3,756       9,887  
Other
    16,047       2,480  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    16,047       2,480  
Total loans
    41,031       33,612  
                 
Other receivables from financial intermediation
    8,941       8,806  
                 
Receivables from financial leases
    8,748       2,125  
                 
Contingent Commitments
    6,102       12,733  
                 
Investments in other companies
    601,647       554,742  
                 
Total
    666,469       612,018  
                 
Allowances / Provisions
    651       557  

(1) As of June 30, 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 JUNE 30, 2011
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See note 22)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

                   
Originally
         
 
       
   
 
             
agreed
   
Residual
   
 Weighted daily
       
Type of
 
Purpose of the
transactions
 
Underlying
 
Type of
 
Negotiation environment
 
weighted 
monthly
   
weighted 
monthly
   
average term of
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     18           44,361  
                                         
   
Intermediation
     
With delivery of
 
Over The Counter - Residents
                       
Options
 
- own account
 
Other
 
underlying asset
 
in Argentina - Non-financial sector
  7     7           41,218  
                                         
   
Intermediation
 
Argentine
 
With delivery of
 
MAE (over-the-counter
                       
Repo transactions
 
- own account
 
government securities
 
underlying asset
 
electronic market)
  1     1           1,877,566  
                                         
   
Intermediation
 
Argentine
 
With delivery of
 
Buenos Aires stock
                       
Repo transactions
 
- own account
 
government securities
 
underlying asset
 
exchange (BCBA)
  1     1           252,047  
                                         
   
Intermediation
 
Foreign
 
Daily settlement of
 
MAE (over-the-counter
                       
Futures
 
- own account
 
currency
 
differences
 
electronic market)
  2     2     1     8,299  
                                         
   
Intermediation
 
Foreign
 
Daily settlement of
 
Rosario Futures
                       
Futures
 
- own account
 
currency
 
differences
 
Exchange (ROFEX)
  4     3     1     4,196  
                                         
   
Intermediation
 
Foreign
 
Maturity settlement
 
Over The Counter - Residents
                       
Forward
 
- own account
 
currency
 
of differences
 
in Argentina - Non-financial sector
  3     2     30     12,495  
                                         
   
Intermediation
     
Maturity settlement
 
Over The Counter - Residents
                       
Swaps
 
- own account
 
Other
 
of differences
 
in Argentina - Non-financial sector
  132     87     90     42,551  
                                         
   
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 JUNE 30, 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)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
ASSETS
           
             
A.   CASH
           
Cash on hand
    2,028,638       1,406,971  
Due from banks and correspondents
               
Central Bank of Argentina
    2,965,600       3,089,851  
Local Other
    16,872       17,446  
Foreign
    785,406       687,487  
Other
    257       249  
      5,796,773       5,202,004  
                 
B.   GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES (Exhibit I)
               
Holdings booked at market value
    651,780       603,953  
Government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
    1,661,750       2,299,088  
Holdings booked at amortized cost
    110,181       103,682  
Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
    2,762,293       4,005,766  
Investments in listed private securities
    16,274       17,588  
less:  Allowances (Note 4.)
            (3 )
      5,202,278       7,030,074  
                 
C.   LOANS
               
To the non-financial government sector
    332,605       336,430  
To the financial sector
               
Interfinancing - (granted call)
    79,400       110,100  
Other financing to Argentine financial institutions
    99,492       45,100  
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivables
    1,257       501  
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
               
Overdrafts
    2,740,625       2,032,986  
Documents
    2,269,440       1,805,226  
Mortgage loans
    1,017,492       902,734  
Pledge loans
    500,118       347,321  
Personal loans
    7,401,117       5,802,442  
Credit cards
    2,055,393       1,553,183  
Other
    3,598,601       3,302,223  
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences receivables
    266,491       216,888  
less:  Unposted payments
               
less:  Unearned discount
    (33,847 )     (30,121 )
less:  Allowances (Note 4.)
    (504,664 )     (514,910 )
      19,823,520       15,910,103  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
AS OF JUNE 30, 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)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
D.   OTHER RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION
           
Central Bank of Argentina
    1,996,887       2,545,880  
Amounts receivable from spot and forward sales pending settlement
    704,066       248,714  
Securities and foreign currency receivable from spot and forward purchases pending settlement
    447,685       77,567  
Unlisted corporate bonds
    299,712       279,306  
Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    369       2,840  
Other receivables not covered by debtors classification standards
    596,270       642,223  
Other receivables covered by debtors classification standards
    230,849       40,280  
less:  Allowances (Note 4.)
    (238,318 )     (237,513 )
      4,037,520       3,599,297  
                 
E.   RECEIVABLES FROM FINANCIAL LEASES
               
Receivables from financial leases
    276,877       249,081  
Accrued interest and adjustments
    3,983       4,339  
less:  Allowances (Note 4.)
    (5,378 )     (6,021 )
      275,482       247,399  
                 
F.   INVESTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES
               
In financial institutions
    575       557  
Other
    10,911       10,789  
less:  Allowances (Note 4.)
    (1,579 )     (1,676 )
      9,907       9,670  
                 
G.   OTHER RECEIVABLES
               
Receivables from sale of assets
    6,853       7,229  
Minimum presumed income tax - Tax Credit
    568          
Other
    359,947       605,691  
Accrued interest and adjustments receivable on from sale of assets
    235       330  
Other accrued interest and adjustments receivables
    441       290  
less:  Allowances (Note 4.)
    (12,313 )     (16,529 )
      355,731       597,011  
                 
H.   BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET
    521,604       445,531  
                 
I.   OTHER ASSETS
    223,074       181,256  
                 
J.   INTANGIBLE ASSETS
               
Goodwill
    93,919       100,945  
Organization and development costs
    212,956       196,352  
      306,875       297,297  
                 
K.   ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION
    2,367       4,765  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
    36,555,131       33,524,407  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
AS OF JUNE 30, 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)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
LIABILITIES
           
             
L.   DEPOSITS
           
From the non-financial government sector
    6,448,922       5,216,109  
From the financial sector
    15,301       15,776  
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
               
Checking accounts
    4,949,603       4,178,758  
Savings accounts
    5,589,846       4,526,697  
Time deposits
    8,621,009       8,714,101  
Investment accounts
    204,718       178,010  
Other
    571,021       518,807  
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payables
    60,472       59,135  
      26,460,892       23,407,393  
                 
M.   OTHER LIABILITIES FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION
               
Central Bank of Argentina
               
Other
    1,790       1,877  
Banks and International Institutions
    103,647       45,506  
Non-subordinated Corporate Bonds
    634,456       620,071  
Amounts payable for spot and forward purchases pending settlement
    500,348       93,609  
Securities and foreign currency to be delivered under spot and forward sales pending settlement
    2,306,230       2,561,740  
Put options sold premiums
    12       398  
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions
               
Interfinancing (received call)
    3,714       30,068  
Other financing received from Argentine financial institutions
    46,389       17,278  
Accrued interest payables
    2       25  
Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
            755  
Other
    1,002,520       1,173,873  
Accrued interest, adjustments, foreign exchange and quoted price differences payables
    48,678       46,083  
      4,647,786       4,591,283  
                 
N.   OTHER LIABILITIES
               
Dividends payables
    27          
Fees
    94       447  
Other
    539,331       633,244  
      539,452       633,691  
                 
O.   PROVISIONS (Note 4.)
    99,333       105,830  
                 
P.   SUBORDINATED CORPORATE BONDS
    618,654       598,470  
                 
Q.   ITEMS PENDING ALLOCATION
    4,804       7,399  
                 
MINORITY INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES
    32,351       27,499  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    32,403,272       29,371,565  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    4,151,859       4,152,842  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    36,555,131       33,524,407  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
AS OF JUNE 30, 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)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
MEMORANDUM ACCOUNTS
           
             
DEBIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
    16,905,501       15,219,447  
Contingent
    7,469,608       5,542,009  
Credit lines obtained (unused portion)
    18,000          
Guarantees received
    6,808,703       5,197,200  
Other not covered by debtors classification standards
    180       229  
Contingent debit-balance contra accounts
    642,725       344,580  
Control
    8,312,912       7,835,246  
Receivables classified as irrecoverable
    926,074       845,119  
Other
    7,027,782       6,745,666  
Control debit-balance contra accounts
    359,056       244,461  
Derivatives
    281,927       1,022,181  
Notional value of put options taken
    41,218          
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    12,495       555,897  
Interest rate swap
    157,551       157,066  
Derivatives debit-balance contra accounts
    70,663       309,218  
Trust activity
    841,054       820,011  
Trust funds
    841,054       820,011  
                 
CREDIT-BALANCE ACCOUNTS
    16,905,501       15,219,447  
Contingent
    7,469,608       5,542,009  
Credit lines granted (unused portion) covered by debtors classification standards
    58,484       57,533  
Other guarantees provided covered by debtors classification standards
    195,324       66,192  
Other guarantees provided not covered by debtors classification standards
    130,180       130,684  
Other covered by debtors classification standards
    258,737       90,171  
Contingent credit-balance contra accounts
    6,826,883       5,197,429  
Control
    8,312,912       7,835,246  
Checks to be credited
    359,056       244,461  
Control credit-balance contra accounts
    7,953,856       7,590,785  
Derivatives
    281,927       1,022,181  
Notional value of call options sold
    13,488       17,587  
Notional value of put options sold
    44,680       54,780  
Notional value of forward transactions without delivery of underlying asset
    12,495       236,851  
Derivatives credit-balance contra account
    211,264       712,963  
Trust activity
    841,054       820,011  
Trust activity credit-balance contra accounts
    841,054       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 SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 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)

   
06/30/2011
   
06/30/2010
 
             
A.   FINANCIAL INCOME
           
Interest on cash and due from banks
    73       18  
Interest on loans to the financial sector
    6,680       4,951  
Interest on overdrafts
    176,699       122,952  
Interest on documents
    92,267       70,441  
Interest on mortgage loans
    68,800       53,286  
Interest on pledge loans
    34,283       24,276  
Interest on credit card loans
    151,162       97,075  
Interest on financial leases
    24,388       21,404  
Interest on other loans
    1,027,387       709,893  
Net income from government and private securities
    309,904       541,388  
Net income from options
    568       609  
Interest on other receivables from financial intermediation
    326       609  
Income from guaranteed loans - Presidential Decree No. 1,387/01
    4,886       633  
CER (Benchmark Stabilization Coefficient) adjustment
    3,793       2,810  
CVS (Salary Variation Coefficient) adjustment
    179       324  
Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency
    122,935       91,953  
Other
    26,912       45,022  
      2,051,242       1,787,644  
                 
B.   FINANCIAL EXPENSE
               
Interest on checking accounts
    86       4,002  
Interest on savings accounts
    10,913       9,546  
Interest on time deposits
    516,368       459,847  
Interest on interfinancing received loans (received call)
    2,473       2,174  
Interest on other financing from financial institutions
    4       3  
Interest on other liabilities from financial intermediation
    31,478       31,395  
Interest on subordinated bonds
    29,518       28,254  
Other interest
    897       966  
CER adjustment
    2,129       2,800  
Contribution to Deposit Guarantee Fund
    20,985       16,271  
Other
    125,219       81,654  
      740,070       636,912  
                 
GROSS INTERMEDIATION MARGIN - GAIN
    1,311,172       1,150,732  
                 
C.   PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    106,580       60,961  
                 
D.   SERVICE-CHARGE INCOME
               
Related to lending transactions
    57,817       38,007  
Related to deposits
    536,818       373,124  
Other commissions
    19,863       16,009  
Other
    272,525       165,648  
      887,023       592,788  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 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)

   
06/30/2011
   
06/30/2010
 
             
E.   SERVICE-CHARGE EXPENSE
           
Commissions
    50,749       36,164  
Other
    136,953       94,677  
      187,702       130,841  
                 
F.   ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
               
Personnel expenses
    751,974       562,748  
Directors' and statutory auditors' fees
    22,134       21,160  
Other professional fees
    43,278       37,840  
Advertising and publicity
    34,712       21,769  
Taxes
    66,550       50,645  
Depreciation of equipment
    35,571       28,285  
Amortization of organization costs
    27,538       19,781  
Other operating expenses
    149,110       116,075  
Other
    12,108       10,076  
      1,142,975       868,379  
                 
NET INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION - GAIN
    760,938       683,339  
                 
G.   OTHER INCOME
               
Income from long-term investments
    1,016       334  
Penalty interest
    13,226       15,179  
Recovered loans and allowances reversed
    36,508       33,650  
CER adjustments
    43       63  
Others
    50,866       37,687  
      101,659       86,913  
                 
H.   OTHER EXPENSE
               
Penalty interest and charges payable to the Central Bank of Argentina
    36       12  
Charges for other receivables uncollectibility and other allowances
    17,240       11,773  
Amortization of differences related to court orders
    9,251       8,523  
Depreciation and loss of other assets
    886       1,433  
Goodwill amortization
    7,026       4,216  
Other
    10,372       10,822  
      44,811       36,779  
                 
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES
    (4,878 )     (3,268 )
                 
NET INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX - GAIN
    812,908       730,205  
                 
I.   INCOME TAX
    297,423       262,134  
                 
NET INCOME FOR THE PERIOD - GAIN
    515,485       468,071  

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 SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 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)

   
06/30/2011
   
06/30/2010
 
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
    6,110,142       5,085,898  
Net increase / (decrease) in cash
    119,662       (310,165 )
                 
CAUSES OF CHANGES IN CASH
               
                 
Operating activities
               
Net collections / (payments) for:
               
Government and private securities
    992,821       1,566,111  
Loans
               
To the financial sector
    (31,680 )     (24,531 )
To the non-financial government sector
    11,116       (23,677 )
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    (2,427,918 )     (420,194 )
Other receivables from financial intermediation
    (260,019 )     (1,920,739 )
Receivables from financial leases
    (3,064 )     65,308  
Deposits
               
From the financial sector
    (462 )     152  
From the non-financial government sector
    1,182,103       1,468,681  
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents
    1,329,558       752,025  
Other liabilities from financial intermediation
               
Financing facilities from the financial sector (received calls)
    (15,586 )     (92,396 )
Others (except liabilities included under financing activities)
    444,853       (269,530 )
Collections related to service-charge income
    879,017       587,270  
Payments related to service-charge expenses
    (182,501 )     (127,192 )
Administrative expenses paid
    (1,116,306 )     (850,098 )
Payment of organization and development costs
    (46,373 )     (32,780 )
Net collections from penalty interest
    13,195       15,171  
Differences from payments related to court orders
    (7,044 )     (10,982 )
Collections of dividends from other companies
    603       691  
Other collections related to other income and losses
    35,934       33,843  
Net payments from other operating activities
    (42,900 )     (55,003 )
Payment of income tax / minimum presumed income tax
    (90,586 )     (595,633 )
Net cash flows generated in operating activities
    664,761       66,497  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 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)

   
06/30/2011
   
06/30/2010
 
Investing activities
           
Net payments for bank premises and equipment
    (22,258 )     (19,528 )
Net payments for other assets
    (118,819 )     (7,620 )
Other collections for investing activities
    3,889       18,938  
Net cash flows used in investing activities
    (137,188 )     (8,210 )
                 
                 
Financing activities
               
Net collections / (payments) for:
               
Non-subordinated corporate bonds
    (28,693 )     (27,959 )
Central Bank of Argentina:
               
Other
    (86 )     (155 )
Banks and International Institutions
    57,629       (189,237 )
Subordinated corporate bonds
    (29,945 )     (29,961 )
Financing received from Argentine financial institutions
    29,107       (858 )
Payment of dividends
    (505,312 )     (208,124 )
Net cash flows used in financing activities
    (477,300 )     (456,294 )
                 
Financial income and holding gains on cash and cash equivalents
    69,389       87,842  
                 
Net increase / (decrease) in cash
    119,662       (310,165 )

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 JUNE 30, 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)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
COMMERCIAL
           
             
In normal situation
    10,007,521       7,762,398  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    273,743       322,597  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    1,408,882       1,001,760  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    8,324,896       6,438,041  
                 
Subject to special monitoring
    33,293       36,240  
In observation
               
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    4,353       5,690  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    9,928       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
    8,754       2,799  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    4,423       1,791  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    4,331       1,008  
                 
With high risk of insolvency
    31,227       23,104  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    18,268       15,990  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    12,959       7,114  
                 
Irrecoverable
    19,071       63,400  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    7,032       3,890  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    12,039       59,510  
                 
Subtotal Commercial
    10,099,866       7,887,941  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF DEBTORS BY SITUATION
AS OF JUNE 30, 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)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
CONSUMER
           
             
Performing
    11,171,613       8,959,435  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    29,223       29,291  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    781,648       707,689  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    10,360,742       8,222,455  
                 
Low risk
    118,727       101,963  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    10       76  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    7,576       8,995  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    111,141       92,892  
                 
Medium risk
    81,954       72,172  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    49       1  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    4,821       6,928  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    77,084       65,243  
                 
High risk
    132,650       143,096  
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees
            8  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    4,227       8,532  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    128,423       134,556  
                 
Irrecoverable
    54,042       54,455  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    11,668       12,750  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    42,374       41,705  
                 
Irrecoverable according to Central Bank's rules
    386       412  
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees
    38       38  
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees
    348       374  
                 
Subtotal Consumer
    11,559,372       9,331,533  
                 
Total
    21,659,238       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 JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010 and (ii) the statements of income and cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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
    85,925,820       99.154 %     99.154 %     99.994 %     99.994 %
                                             
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 JUNE 30, 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: 521).

 
(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 six-month period ended June 30, 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 six-month periods ended June 30, 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 June 30, 2011, considering the translation process mentioned above are as follows:

   
Macro Bank Limited
 
   
In thousands of 
USD
   
In thousands of 
Ps.
 
             
Assets
    245,950       1,011,102  
                 
Liabilities
    199,973       822,088  
                 
Shareholders’ equity
    45,977       189,014  

 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WITH SUBSIDIARIES
(Section 33, Law No. 19,550)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 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
    33,321,981       2,852,686       126,344       1,011,102       154,430       911,412       36,555,131  
                                                         
Liabilities
    29,170,122       2,533,193       46,200       822,088       111,201       279,532       32,403,272  
                                                         
Shareholders’ equity
    4,151,859       319,493       80,144       189,014       43,229       631,880       4,151,859  
                                                         
Income (loss)
    515,485       48,388       (5,013 )     4,954       4,644       52,973       515,485  

 
(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 June 30, 2011, December 31, and June 30, 2010:

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
   
06/30/2010
 
                   
Cash
    5,796,773       5,202,004       4,507,642  
                         
Government and private securities
                       
                         
Holdings booked at market value
    205,546       198,790       275,226  
Instruments issued by Central Bank of Argentina
    107,823       589,686       303,030  
Cash and cash equivalents
    6,110,142       5,990,480       5,085,898  

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 JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 2011, and 2010, subsidiary Banco del Tucumán S.A. estimated income tax in the amount of 26,400 and 20,700, respectively; hence, no minimum presumed income tax should be assessed. In addition, as of June 30, 2011, the Bank capitalized income tax prepayments for 10,163 for 2011 tax year, which were recorded in the Other receivables account.

As of June 30, 2011, and 2010, subsidiary Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. did not set an income tax accrual as it estimated NOLs as of that date, and, therefore, booked accrued minimum presumed income tax totaling 153 and 441, respectively. Additionally, as of June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010,  the subsidiary booked a minimum presumed income tax credit of 3,715 and 3,762, respectively,  which were fully accrued, a tax credit in the amount of 465 for fiscal year 2010 and prepayments totaling 41 for tax year 2011, 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 June 30, 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 34,782 and 25,254, respectively.

 
b)
Other receivables

As of June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, this includes other receivables in the amount of 4,885 and 4,984, respectively.

 
3.2
Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A.:

 
a)
Other receivables from financial intermediation

As of June 30, 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 1,284 and 2,807, respectively.

 
b)
Other receivables

 
b.1)
As of June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, it holds security deposits related to credit card transactions for 2,838 and 7,537, respectively.

 
b.2)
As of June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010 include other receivables of 965 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 JUNE 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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       112,564       108,495       14,315       504,664  
                                         
For other receivables from financial intermediation
    237,513       1,998       925       268       238,318  
                                         
For receivables from financial leases
    6,021       338               981       5,378  
                                         
For investments in other companies
    1,676       177               274       1,579  
                                         
For other receivables
    16,529       1,201       5,259       158       12,313  
                                         
Total
    776,652       116,278       114,682       15,996       762,252  
                                         
Provisions
                                       
                                         
For contingent commitments
    784                       52       732  
                                         
For other contingencies
    90,573       15,618       17,106       4,467       84,618  
                                         
Difference from court deposits dollarization
    14,473       600       1,090               13,983  
                                         
Total
    105,830       16,218       18,196       4,519       99,333  

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 June 30, 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 JUNE 30, 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
 
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
Futures / Foreign currency
    12,495       708,037  
                 
Repo transactions
    2,124,610       2,481,016  
                 
Forwards / Foreign currency
    12,495       74,712  
                 
Options / BODEN coupons
    44,680       54,780  
                 
Swap / Other
    157,551       157,066  
                 
Options / Other
    54,706       17,587  
                 
Futures / Rate
            10,000  

In addition, positions of transactions effective as of June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, are as follows:

Transaction
 
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
Net liability position of repurchase agreements
    (1,863,720 )     (2,479,037 )
                 
Net asset position of forward transactions without delivery of the underlying asset
            319,046  
                 
Interest rate swap
    157,551       157,066  
                 
Position of put options sold on BODEN 2012 and 2013 coupons
    44,680       54,780  
                 
Position of call options sold
    13,488       17,587  
                 
Position of put options taken
    41,218          

6.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

In addition to what was mentioned in Note 12 to the Bank’s stand-alone financial Statements, as of June 30, 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 8,778 and 9,651, respectively.

 
b)
The trust agreement Fideicomiso Financiero BATUC I for a total amount of 17,056 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 JUNE 30, 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 (net of provisions for 7,404 and 7,161) recorded in their financial statements as of June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010:

Financial trust
 
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
Certificates of participation:
           
             
TST & AF  (a)
    43,846       42,404  
Other
    12,277       14,403  
Total certificates of participation
    56,123       56,807  

 
(a)
TST & AF Trust

As of June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2011, and December 2010, the trusts’ assets managed amount to 641,549 and 631,296, respectively.

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT I

CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 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)

   
06/30/2011
   
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
        199,677       201,915  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at Libor - Maturity: 2012
        65,515       42,466  
Federal government bonds in pesos at Badlar Private + 3.50 % - Maturity: 2013
        46,256       46,350  
Secured bonds under Presidential Decree No. 1,579/02
        35,388       40,988  
Debt Securities at 12% in US dollars Córdoba Province - Maturity: 2017
        18,204       17,498  
Consolidation bonds of social security payables in pesos – Fourth Series
        9,145       7,029  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2015
        9,001       1,640  
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2017
        8,113       1,026  
Federal government bonds in pesos at Badlar Private + 3.00 % - Maturity: 2015
        6,766       901  
Federal government bonds in pesos at  variable rate - Maturity: 2013
        6,297       7,523  
Others
        25,435       37,827  
Subtotal holdings booked at market value - Local
        429,797       405,163  
- Foreign
                   
Treasury Bill - Maturity 08-25-11
        205,546          
Treasury Bill - Maturity 12-22-11
        16,437          
Treasury Bill - Maturity 01-06-11
                198,790  
Subtotal holdings booked at market value - Foreign
        221,983       198,790  
                     
Subtotal holdings booked at market value
        651,780       603,953  
                     
Government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
                   
- Local
                   
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2017
        1,661,750          
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 7% - Maturity: 2013
                2,299,088  
Subtotal government securities under repo transactions with Central Bank of Argentina
        1,661,750       2,299,088  
                     
Government securities at amortized cost
                   
- Local
                   
Province of Buenos Aires Treasury Bills in pesos - Maturity: 11-24-2011
 
51,017
    51,002          
Province of Buenos Aires Treasury Bills in pesos - Maturity: 08-11-2011
 
49,417
    49,417          
Province of Tucumán bonds - Second series in dollars at 9,45% - Maturity: 2015
 
6,876
    6,721       2,455  
Province of Tucumán bonds - First series in pesos - Maturity: 2018
 
2,868
    3,041       1,565  
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  
Other
                3  
Subtotal government securities at amortized cost
        110,181       103,682  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson
 
 
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EXHIBIT I
(Continued)
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 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)

   
06/30/2011
   
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 05-02-12
          271,212        
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 02-08-12
          45,227       83,923  
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  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 04-27-11
                  7,514  
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills - Under repo Transactions
          316,439       110,676  
                       
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at market value – Own Portfolio
                     
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 11-02-11
    626       626          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 08-17-11
    493       493          
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  
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at market value – Own Portfolio
            1,119       681,949  
                         
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills at amortized cost - Own Portfolio
                       
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 07-06-11
            998          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 11-09-11
            476          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos - Maturity 01-04-12
            465          
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
            1,939       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 07-20-11
    305,222       305,222          
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 11-23-11
    288,205       288,205          
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 12-14-11
    152,715       152,715          
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 03-14-12
    507       507          
Central Bank of Argentina Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 05-18-11
                    3,048  
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina notes at market value - Own portfolio
            746,649       3,048  
Subtotal instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
            1,066,146       1,001,683  

Jorge H. Brito
Chairperson

 
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EXHIBIT I
(Continued)
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF JUNE 30, 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)

   
06/30/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
Name
 
Market
value or
Present
Value
 
Book balance
   
Book balance
 
                 
INSTRUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA (Continued)
        1,066,146       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 08-03-11
        7,438          
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
        7,438       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 11-09-11
        451,306          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 07-13-11
        347,232       303,436  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 08-17-11
        312,665          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 10-05-11
        206,894          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 08-24-11
        204,357          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 08-03-11
        149,820          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 08-10-11
        15,397          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 04-04-12
        520          
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 09-28-11
        518          
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  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 05-26-11
                610,879  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 05-11-11
                409,140  
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Notes in pesos with variable coupon (Badlar rate) - Maturity 04-13-11
                309,625  
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina internal notes at amortized cost - Own portfolio
        1,688,709       2,958,286  
Total Instruments issued by the Central Bank of Argentina
        2,762,293       4,005,766  
Total Government securities
        5,186,004       7,012,489  
                     
INVESTMENTS IN LISTED PRIVATE  SECURITIES
                   
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
 
16,274
    16,274       17,588  
Total investment in listed private securities
        16,274       17,588  
                       
Total government and private securities (1)
        5,202,278       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: August 16, 2011
 
 
MACRO BANK INC.
 
       
       
 
By:
/s/ Luis Cerolini
 
 
Name: Luis Cerolini
 
 
Title: Director