0001144204-18-052906.txt : 20181009 0001144204-18-052906.hdr.sgml : 20181009 20181009131444 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-18-052906 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20181008 FILED AS OF DATE: 20181009 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20181009 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: 181113135 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 tv504454_6k.htm FORM 6-K

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

October 8, 2018

 

 

 

Commission File Number: 001-32827

 

 

 

MACRO BANK INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

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 ¨

 

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

 

Yes ¨ No x

 

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

 

Yes ¨ No x

 

 

 

 

BANCO MACRO S.A.

 

Interim consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2018 together with the Reports on review of consolidated interim financial statements.

 

CONTENT

 

· Cover Sheet
· Condensed consolidated interim balance sheet 1
· Condensed consolidated interim statement of income 4
· Condensed consolidated interim statement of other comprehensive income 6
· Condensed consolidated interim statement of changes in shareholders’ equity 7
· Condensed consolidated interim statement of cash flows 8
· Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements 10
· Consolidated Exhibits 80
· Condensed separate interim balance sheet 109
· Condensed separate interim statement of income 111
· Condensed separate interim statement of other comprehensive income 113
· Condensed separate interim statement of changes in shareholders’ equity 114
· Condensed separate interim statement of cash flows 115
· Notes to the condensed separate interim financial statements 117
· Separate Exhibits 138
· Review report on condensed consolidated interim – period financial statements 1
· Review report on condensed separate interim – period  financial statements 1

 

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

 

CORPORATE NAME: Banco Macro SA

 

REGISTERED OFFICE: Sarmiento 447 – Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

 

CORPORATE PURPOSE AND MAIN ACTIVITY: Commercial Bank

 

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

 

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

 

BY-LAWS EXPIRY DATE: March 8, 2066

 

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

 

PERSONAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 30-50001008-4

 

REGISTRATION DATES OF AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS:

 

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

 

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Items  Notes  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
                   
ASSETS                  
Cash and Deposits in Banks      29,440,799    35,561,574    35,986,159 
Cash      7,386,019    6,761,426    4,871,152 
Financial Entities and Correspondent Banks               
Central Bank of Argentina      19,891,660    23,703,476    28,482,100 
Other Local and Foreign Entities      1,948,191    3,781,451    2,631,916 
Other      214,929    1,315,221    991 
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss  42   605,195    1,086,028    332,481 
Derivative Financial Instruments  8   4,562    8,228    9,721 
Repo Transactions  4   587,283    1,419,808    19,124 
Other financial assets      3,054,960    2,272,679    1,105,513 
Loans and other financing      147,618,804    132,658,674    88,390,646 
Non-financial Public Sector      1,886,029    1,865,886    1,584,960 
Other Financial Entities      4,041,993    3,239,511    1,713,170 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents      141,690,782    127,553,277    85,092,516 
Other Debt Securities  42   34,745,683    34,703,765    20,395,499 
Financial Assets delivered as guarantee  5   4,729,157    7,638,352    3,690,694 
Investments in Equity Instruments  42   110,231    282,659    406,868 
Investment in subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements      287,999    218,947    124,268 
Property, Plant and Equipment      7,233,681    7,040,152    6,066,706 
Intangible Assets      947,279    880,683    656,178 
Deferred Income Tax Assets  21   33,373    27,762     
Other Non-financial Assets      2,157,851    2,339,869    2,097,090 
Non-current assets held for sale      109,356    199,890    89,648 
TOTAL ASSETS      231,666,213    226,339,070    159,370,595 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 1 - 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Items  Notes  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
                
LIABILITIES                  
Deposits      149,488,093    144,129,177    111,862,805 
Non-financial Public Sector      13,846,676    12,890,701    9,468,055 
Financial Sector      93,158    81,359    55,867 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents      135.548.259    131,157,117    102,338,883 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss      12,755    6,450     
Derivative Financial Instruments  8   13,656    23,107     
Repo Transactions  4   9,245    2,688,093    1,095,634 
Other Financial Liabilities      9,093,898    10,561,203    6,341,674 
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial entities      486,995    1,174,111    260,458 
Issued Corporate Bonds  37   4,913,044    4,712,216    1,684,636 
Current Income Tax Liabilities      4,072,103    3,975,320    1,749,800 
Subordinated Corporate Bonds  37   8,257,754    7,565,759    6,376,537 
Provisions  17   734,632    694,919    335,007 
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities  21   357,919    496,849    1,321,393 
Other Non-financial Liabilities      3,917,229    3,576,002    3,164,158 
TOTAL LIABILITIES      181,357,323    179,603,206    134,192,102 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 2 - 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Items  Notes  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
                
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                  
                   
Capital Stock  29   669,663    669,663    584,563 
Non-capital contributions      12,428,461    12,428,461    399,499 
Adjustments to Shareholders’ Equity      4,511    4,511    4,511 
Earnings Reserved      20,363,386    20,363,386    14,384,820 
Unappropiated Retained Earnings      12,864,441    2,799,084    2,990,757 
Other Comprehensive Income      213,069    204,560    65,711 
Net Income for the period / fiscal year      3,542,183    10,065,357    6,540,832 
Net Shareholders’ Equity attributable to the owners of parent company (*)      50,085,714    46,535,022    24,970,693 
Net Shareholders’ Equity attributable to non-controlling interests      223,176    200,842    207,800 
                   
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      50,308,890    46,735,864    25,178,493 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 3 - 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 AND 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Items  Notes  Quarter
ended
03/31/2018
   Quarter
ended
03/31/2017
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
03/31/2018
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
03/31/2017
 
                    
Interests income      11,336,771    7,458,410    11,336,771    7,458,410 
Interests expense      3,395,679    2,276,586    3,395,679    2,276,586 
Net interests income      7,941,092    5,181,824    7,941,092    5,181,824 
Commissions income  22   1,835,499    1,425,046    1,835,499    1,425,046 
Commissions expense      184,925    154,444    184,925    154,444 
Net Commissions income      1,650,574    1,270,602    1,650,574    1,270,602 
Subtotal (Net Interests income + Net Commissions income)      9,591,666    6,452,426    9,591,666    6,452,426 
Net Income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss      249,249    29,341    249,249    29,341 
Loss from sold assets at amortized cost      (2,945)   (13,683)   (2,945)   (13,683)
Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency  23   150,592    182,068    150,592    182,068 
Other operating income  24   1,304,031    1,063,383    1,304,031    1,063,383 
Provision for loan losses      566,812    362,950    566,812    362,950 
Net Operating Income      10,725,781    7,350,585    10,725,781    7,350,585 
Employee benefits  25   2,017,746    1,720,415    2,017,746    1,720,415 
Administrative expenses  26   1,402,010    1,013,463    1,402,010    1,013,463 
Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment      162.875    130,046    162,875    130,046 
Other Operating Expenses  27   2,029,163    1,408,808    2,029,163    1,408,808 
Operating Income      5,113,987    3,077,853    5,113,987    3,077,853 
Income from associates and joint arrangements      75,363    40,987    75,363    40,987 
Income before tax on continuing operations  21   5,189,350    3,118,840    5,189,350    3,118,840 
Income tax on continuing operations      1.624.813    1,096,228    1,624,813    1,096,228 
Net Income from continuing operations      3.564.537    2,022,612    3,564,537    2,022,612 
Net Income for the period      3,564,537    2,022,612    3,564,537    2,022,612 
Net Income for the period attributable to the owners of the Parent Company      3,542,183    2,005,248    3,542,183    2,005,248 
Net Income for the period attributable to non-controlling interests      22,354    17,364    22,354    17,364 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 4 - 

 

 

Items  Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
03/31/2018
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
03/31/2017
 
         
Net Profit attributable to Parent’s shareholders   3,542,183    2,005,248 
PLUS: Potential diluted earnings per common share          
Net Profit attributable to Parent’s shareholders adjusted as per diluted earnings   3,542,183    2,005,248 
Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period   669,663    584,563 
PLUS: Weighted average of the number of additional common shares with dilution effects          
Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period adjusted as per dilution effect   669,663    584,563 
Basic earnings per share   5.2895    3.4303 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 5 - 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 AND 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Items  Notes  Quarter
ended
03/31/2018
  

Quarter

ended
03/31/2017

   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
03/31/2018
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
03/31/2017
 
                    
Net Income for the period     3,564,537    2,022,612    3,564,537    2,022,612 
Foreign currency translation differences in financial statements conversion      53,659    (22,526)   53,659    (22,526)
Foreign currency translation differences for the period      53,659    (22,526)   53,659    (22,526)
Profits or losses for financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a)      (45,170)   (2,938)   (45,170)   (2,938)
Income for the period from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)      (61,750)   1,614    (61,750)   1,614 
Income tax      16,580    (4,552)   16,580    (4,552)
Total other comprehensive income that is subsequently reclassified to profit or loss      8,489    (25,464)   8,489    (25,464)
Total Other Comprehensive Income      8,489    (25,464)   8,489    (25,464)
Total Comprehensive Income for the period      3,573,026    1,997,148    3,573,026    1,997,148 
Total Comprehensive Income attributable to the owners of the parent Company      3,550,692    1,980,129    3,550,692    1,980,129 
Total Comprehensive Income attributable to non-controlling interests      22,334    17,019    22,334    17,019 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 6 - 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

   Capital
Stock
   Non-capital
Contributions
       Other Comprehensive
Income
   Earnings Reserved                 
Changes  Outstanding
shares
   Stock
issuance
Premium
   Adjustments
to
Shareholders´
Equity
   Accumulat.
foreign
currency
translation
difference in
financial
statemets
conversion
   Other   Legal   Other  

Unappropiated

Retained
Earnings

   Total Equity
net of
Controlling
Interests
   Total Equity
net of Non-
controlling
Interests
   Total
Equity
 
                                             
Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year   669,663    12,428,461    4,511    137,148    67,412    4,994,932    15,368,454    12,864,441    46,535,022    200,842    46,735,864 
Total comprehensive income for the period                                                     
- Net income for the period                                      3,542,183    3,542,183    22,354    3,564,537 
- Other comprehensive income for the period                  53,659    (45,170)                  8,509    (20)   8,489 
Balance at the end of the period   669,663    12,428,461    4,511    190,807    22,262    4,994,932    15,368,454    16,406,624    50,085,714    223,176    50,308,890 

  

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

   Capital
Stock
   Non-capital
Contributions
      

Other Comprehensive

Income

   Earnings Reserved                 
Changes  Outstanding
shares
   Stock
issuance
Premium
   Adjustments
to
Shareholders´
Equity
   Accumulat.
foreign
currency
translation
difference in
financial
statemets
conversion
   Other   Legal   Other   Unappropiated
Retained
Earnings
   Total Equity
net of
Controlling
Interests
   Total Equity
net of Non-
controlling
Interests
   Total
Equity
 
                                             
Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year   584,563    399,499    4,511         65,711    3,686,472    10,698,348    9,531,589    24,970,693    207,800    25,178,493 
Total comprehensive income for the period                                                     
- Net income for the period                                      2,005,248    2,005,248    17,364    2,022,612 
- Other comprehensive income for the period                  (22,526)   (2,593)                  (25,119)   (345)   (25,464)
Balance at the end of the period   584,563    399,499    4,511    (22,526)   63,118    3,686,472    10,698,348    11,536,837    26,950,822    224,819    27,175,641 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 7 - 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 AND 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Items  Notes  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
            
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES            
Income for the period before Income Tax      5,189,350    3,118,840 
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:             
Amortization and depreciation      162,875    130,046 
Provision for loan losses      566,812    362,950 
Other adjustments      (321,845)   (228,632)
Net increase/ decrease from operating assets:             
Debt Securities at fair value though profit and loss      480.789    (1,803,384)
Derivative financial instruments      3,666    4,244 
Repo transactions      832,525    (8,570,001)
Loans and other financing             
Non-financial public sector      (20,143)   1,056,464 
Other financial entities      (802,482)   (158,656)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents      (14,698,483)   (7,260,976)
Other debt securities      9,111,246    (9,610,578)
Financial assets delivered as guarantee      2,909,195    1,146,945 
Investments in equity instruments      172,427    300,404 
Other assets      (1,057,287)   (157,890)
Net increase/ decrease from operating liabilities:             
Deposits             
Non-financial public sector      955,975    3,468,425 
Financial sector      11,799    (4,998)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents      4,391,142    (206,750)
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss      6,305      
Derivative financial instruments      (9,451)     
Repo transactions      (2,678,848)   (1,066,161)
Other liabilities      (2,506,061)   170,647 
Collections / payments for Income Tax      (843,275)   (559,587)
TOTAL CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (A)      1,856,231    (19,868,648)

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 8 - 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 AND 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Items  Notes  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
            
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES            
Payments:             
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets      (200,713)   (308,640)
TOTAL CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (B)      (200,713)   (308,640)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES             
Payments:             
Non-subordinated corporate bonds           (1,766,904)
Central Bank of Argentina      (22)   (34)
Financing from local financial entities      (200,000)   (1,628)
Proceeds:             
Central Bank of Argentina      1,822    14 
Financing to local financial entities      152,196      
Other proceeds related to financing activities           1,646 
TOTAL CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (C)      (46,004)   (1,766,906)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS (D)      1,428,448    36,579 
TOTAL CHANGES IN CASH FLOWS             
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (A+B+C+D)      3,037,962    (21,907,615)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR  28   41,203,545    52,070,153 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD  28   44,241,507    30,162,538 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 9 - 

 

 

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

1.CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

On May 15, 2018, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of these Condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

2.OPERATIONS OF THE BANK

 

2.1.Agreement with the Misiones Provincial Government

 

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

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, the deposits held by the Misiones Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 4,251,480, 3,255,353 and 2,495,781(including 334,437, 333,032 and 139,610 related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.2.Agreement with the Salta Provincial Government

 

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

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, the deposits held by the Salta Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 1,129,508, 908,270 and 1,340,738 (including 494,122, 458,550 and 370,154 related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.3.Agreement with the Jujuy Provincial Government

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, the deposits held by the Jujuy Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 2,610,479, 4,649,184 and 1,580,312 (including 376,766, 320,825 and 253,622 related to court deposits), respectively.

 

2.4.Banco del Tucumán SA

 

Banco del Tucumán SA acts as an exclusive financial agent and as revenue collection and obligation payment agent of the Tucumán Provincial Government and of the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán, respectively.

 

The service agreement with the Tucumán Provincial Government is currently effective through the year 2021, while the agreement executed with the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán was automatically extended through the year 2023, as set forth in the original agreement.

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, the deposits held by the Tucumán Provincial Government and the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán with Banco del Tucumán SA amounted to 3,790,426, 1,913,801 and 2,450,436 (including 1,294,894, 1,225,993 and 943,683 related to court deposits), respectively.

 

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

 

Preparation basis

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

On February 12, 2014 the Central Bank, through Communiqué “A” 5541 established the general guidelines towards conversion to the IFRS issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for preparing financial statements of the entities under its supervision, for the annual fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2018 as well as those of interim-periods.

 

Additionally, through Communiqués “A” 6114, the Central Bank set specific guidelines within the scope of such convergence process, among which it defined (i) the transitory exception to the application of section 5.5 “Impairment” of the IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (sections B5.5.1 to B5.5.55)) up to the fiscal years beginning as of January 1, 2020; and (ii) in order to calculate the effective interest rate of assets and liabilities so requiring it for the measurement thereof, pursuant to IFRS 9, up to December 31, 2019, the Bank may transitorily make a global estimate of the calculation of the effective interest rate on a group of financial assets or liabilities with similar characteristics which shall be applied such effective interest rate. To the date of the present condensed consolidated interim financial statements the Bank is in the process of determining and quantifying the effect the application of section 5.5 “Impairment” mentioned in (i) above will have. Finally, through Communiqués “A” 6323 and 6324 and supplementary rules, the Central Bank defined the minimum chart of accounts and the provisions applicable to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements of financial entities for the fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2018, respectively.

 

The accompanying Condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Bank were prepared pursuant to Communiqué “A” 6114 and supplementary rules of the Central Bank. Taking into account the exceptions described in the preceding paragraph, the new regulatory framework comprises the Standards and Interpretations adopted by the IASB and includes:

 

-the IFRS;
-the International Accounting Standards (IAS); and
-the interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or former IFRIC (SIC).

 

The accompanying Condensed consolidated interim financial statements are the first Financial Statements presented in accordance with Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114. For the preparation of the present Financial Statements the Bank applied the basis for the preparation and consolidation, the accounting policies and the material accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions described in this Note. The Bank further contemplated the exceptions and exemptions provided for in IFRS 1 “First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards” and those applied for the preparation of the accompanying Condensed consolidated interim financial statements are described in the section “First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards in accordance with Communiqué 6114 of the Central Bank” of this Note.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Up to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, the Bank prepared its consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with the rules and standards issued by the Central Bank. The financial information for previous fiscal years and included in the accompanying consolidated Financial Statements for comparative purposes, was modified and is disclosed in accordance with the basis described in the preceding paragraphs. The effects of changes between the standards applied as of the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 and the IFRS are explained in the reconciliations disclosed under the title “First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards in accordance with Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114” of this Note 3.

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three months period ended March 31, 2018 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”.

 

These condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements include all the necessary information for an appropriate understanding, by the users thereof, of the basis for the preparation and disclosure used therein, as well as the relevant events and transactions occurred after the issuance of the last annual consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. Nevertheless, the present condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements do not include all the information or all the disclosures required for the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”. Therefore, the accompanying condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements must be read together with the annual consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.

 

The accounting policies comply with the IFRS as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of the first annual consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS (December 31, 2018). Notwithstanding the above, these accounting policies might change if, at the time of preparing those first annual Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS, new standards are issued or the existing ones are modified, or the compulsory application to that date is modified, or if the Bank chooses to change its choice of any of the exemptions under IFRS 1. Generally, the Central Bank does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS, unless it expressly states the contrary.

 

Transcription in the Books of Accounts

 

To the date of the accompanying Financial Statements, the same are in the process of being transcribed in the Bank’s Books of Account.

 

Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos

 

The accompanying consolidated Financial Statements disclose figures expressed in thousands of Argentine pesos and round the amounts in thousands of pesos to the nearest whole number, unless it expressly states the contrary.

 

Balance Sheet Disclosure

 

The Bank presents its assets and liabilities in order of liquidity. The analysis referred to the recovery of assets and settlement of liabilities during the 12 months following the reporting date (current assets and liabilities) and more than 12 months after the reporting date (non-current assets and liabilities) is disclosed in Note 19 to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Financial assets and financial liabilities are generally disclosed in gross numbers in the Balance Sheet. They are only compensated and disclosed in net figures when there is a legal and unconditional right to compensate such financial assets and liabilities and the Management intends to settle them on a net basis or to realize assets and settle liabilities simultaneously.

 

Note also that the present condensed consolidated interim financial statements were prepare on the basis of historical amounts, except for monetary Regulation Instruments of the Central Bank and certain Federal Government Securities, which were valued at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) and Provincial Government Securities, Corporate Bonds, Debt Securities and Certificates of Participation in Financial Trusts, listed or unlisted Securities and certain Federal Government Securities, which were valued at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss. In addition, as to derivative instruments (term and forward transactions) both assets and liabilities were valued at Fair Value through Profit or Loss.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Comparative information

 

The present Condensed consolidated interim balance sheet as of March 31, 2018, is presented comparatively with year-end data of the immediately preceding fiscal year, while the Statement of income and Other comprehensive income, the Statement of changes in shareholders’ equity and the Statement of cash flows and Cash equivalents for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, are presented comparatively with data as of same period of the immediately preceding fiscal year.

 

In compliance with IFRS 1 “First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards” and since the accompanying Condensed consolidated interim financial statements are the first ones being submitted pursuant to Communiqué “A” 6114 of the Central Bank, we include the opening Balance sheet to the transition date (December 31, 2016).

 

Unit of measure

 

The Bank’s Financial statements recognize the changes in the peso purchasing power until February 28, 2003, when the adjustments to reflect those changes were discontinued, and as required by Presidential Decree 664/2003, Article No. 312 of General Resolution No. 7/2015 of the Superintendency of Corporations (Public Registry of Commerce), Central Bank Communiqué “A” 3921 and the General Resolution No. 441 issued by the CNV (Argentine Securities Exchange Commission).

 

IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” establishes that the financial statements of any entity whose functional currency is the currency of a hyperinflationary economy, whether they are based on a historical cost approach or a current cost approach, shall be expressed in terms of the measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period, computing for such purpose the inflation produced from the acquisition date, in the case of non-monetary items carried at cost or cost less accumulated depreciation, or from the revaluation date, in the case of non-monetary items carried at amounts current on dates other than that of the balance sheet or the acquisition date. For this purpose, although the standard does not fix an absolute inflation rate at which hyperinflation is deemed to arise, it is a general practice to consider for this purpose a variation approaching or exceeding 100% cumulative inflation over three years, together with other qualitative factors regarding the macroeconomic environment.

 

The Bank evaluates whether the argentine peso meets the characteristics to qualify as the currency of an hyperinflationary economy following the provisions under IAS 29, and to evaluate the above mentioned quantitative factor the Bank takes into account the evolution of the internal wholesale price index (WPI) published by the Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas y Censos (INDEC), since such index is the one that best reflects the conditions required by IAS 29.

 

From the assumption of the current federal government, that took place on December 10, 2015, the INDEC started a reorganization process. Such Organism announced monthly inflation data measured based on the WPI starting on January 2016, without giving any specific inflation to the months of November and December 2015. To the date of approval of the accompanying Condensed consolidated interm financial statements, the last WPI published by INDEC is that for the month of March 2018 and the cumulative inflation rate for the period of three years ended that same month is approximately 95%.

 

Although not all necessary objective conditions are met to qualify the economy as hyperinflationary, it is necessary to consider in the interpretation of the Financial statements the fact that during the last fiscal years there have been significant variations in the prices of indicators relevant to the economy, such as wage cost, interest rate and foreign exchange rate.

 

Basis for Consolidation

 

The accompanying Condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the Financial Statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2018.

 

Subsidiaries are all the entities controlled by the Bank. The Bank controls other entity when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its continuing involvement with such other entity, and has the ability to use its power to direct the operating and financing policies of such other entity, to affect the amounts of such returns.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Notwithstanding the above, under certain particular circumstances, the Bank may still have control with less than a 50% participating interest or may not have the control even if it holds more than half of the shares of such other entity. Upon evaluating whether it has power over the controlled entity, and therefore controls the variation of its returns, the Bank shall consider all relevant facts and circumstances, including:

 

-the purpose and design of the controlled entity,

 

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

 

-contractual arrangements such as call rights, put rights and liquidation rights,

 

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

 

The Bank has no interests in structured entities that required to be consolidated.

 

Subsidiaries are completely consolidated since the date of the effective transfer of the control over the same to the Bank and consolidation ceases when the Bank loses control over the subsidiaries. The accompanying condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements include the assets, liabilities, income and each component of other comprehensive income of the Bank and its subsidiaries. Transactions between consolidated entities are completely eliminated.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

·Assets and liabilities were converted at the reference exchange rate of the Central Bank, in force for that foreign currency at the closing of business on the last business day of the period, ended March 31, 2018 and of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

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

 

·Income for the periods of three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were translated to pesos on a monthly basis, using the monthly average of the reference exchange rate of the Central Bank.

 

·Foreign currency translation differences arising as a result of the preceding paragraphs are recognized as a separate component within the Shareholders’ Equity account reporting them in the Statement of Other Comprehensive Income, which is called “Foreign currency translation differencies in financial statements conversion”.

 

·Non-monetary items measured at historical cost were converted at the reference Exchange rate of the Central Bank as of the date on which such items were recognized.

 

On the other hand, non-controlling interests represent the portion of income and equity not directly or indirectly attributable to the Bank and in the accompanying Condensed consolidated intermin financial statements they are disclosed as a separate line in the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Income, the Statement of Other Comprehensive Income and the Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Bank has consolidated its Financial Statements with the Financial Statements of the following companies:

 

Subsidiaries   Principal Place of Business   Country   Main Activity
Banco del Tucumán SA   San Martín 721 – San Miguel de Tucumán – Province of Tucumán   Argentina   Banking Entity
             
Macro Securities SA (a) and (b)   Juana Manso 555 – 8th floor, Office A – Autonomous City of Buenos Aires   Argentina   Stock-Exchange Services
             
Macro Fiducia SA   Sarmiento 447 – 7th floor– Autonomous City of Buenos Aires   Argentina   Services
             
Macro Fondos SGFCISA   Juana Manso 555 – 9th floor, Office A – Autonomous City of Buenos Aires   Argentina   Direction and Management of Mutual Funds
             
Macro Bank Limited (c)   Caves Village, Building 8 Office 1 – West Bay St., Nassau   Bahamas   Banking Entity

 

(a)Consolidates with Macro Fondos SGFCI SA (80,90% Participating and Voting Interest).

 

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

 

(c)Consolidates with Sud Asesores (ROU) SA (100% Voting Interest–Equity interest 2,278).

 

The table below shows the Bank’s participating interest in the companies it consolidates as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

   Shares  Bank’s Participating Interest   Non-Controlling Interest 
Subsidiaries  Type  Number   Total Capital
Stock
   Voting
Interest
   Total Capital
Stock
   Voting
Interest
 
Banco del Tucumán SA  Common   395,341    89.932%   89.932%   10.068%   10.068%
Macro Securities SA  Common   12,776,680    99.921%   99.932%   0.079%   0.068%
Macro Fiducia SA  Common   6,475,143    98.605%   98.605%   1.395%   1.395%
Macro Fondos SGFCISA  Common   327,183    99.936%   100.00%   0.064%   - 
Macro Bank Limited  Common   39,816,899    99.999%   100.00%   0.001%   - 

 

Total assets, liabilities and net equity of the Bank and each of its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

 

As of 03/31/2018  Banco Macro
SA
   Banco del
Tucumán SA
   Other
Subsidiaries
   Eliminations   Consolidated 
                     
Assets   217,012,053    16,267,893    3,013,446    (4,627,179)   231,666,213 
Liabilities   166,926,339    14,059,830    1,327,353    (956,199)   181,357,323 
Equity attributable to the owners of the Bank                       50,085,714 
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests                       223,176 

 

As of 12/31/2017  Banco Macro
SA
   Banco del
Tucumán SA
   Other
Subsidiaries
   Eliminations   Consolidated 
                     
Assets   213,157,890    14,789,932    2,922,317    (4,531,069)   226,339,070 
Liabilities   166,622,874    12,802,723    1,259,908    (1,082,293)   179,603,212 
Equity attributable to the owners of the Bank                       46,535,022 
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests                       200,842 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

As of 12/31/2016  Banco Macro
SA
   Banco del
Tucumán SA
   Other
Subsidiaries
   Eliminations   Consolidated 
                     
Assets   148,783,028    11,548,487    2,215,093    (3,176,013)   159,370,595 
Liabilities   123,812,335    9,489,193    1,107,074    (216,500)   134,192,102 
Equity attributable to the owners of the Bank                       24,970,693 
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests                       207,800 

 

The Bank’s Management considers there are no other companies or structured entities to be included in the Financial Statements as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

Summary of significant accounting policies

 

Below there is a description of the principal valuation and disclosure criteria used for the preparation of the accompanying Conndensed consolidated interim financial satements as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

3.1Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency:

 

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

 

Additionally, assets and liabilities denominated in other foreign currencies were translated at the repo exchange rate communicated by the Central Bank. Foreign exchange differences were recorded in the related statements of income as “Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency”.

 

3.2Financial Instruments

 

Initial Recognition and Measurement

 

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

 

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

 

At initial recognition, the fair value of a financial instrument is generally the transaction price. Nevertheless, if part of the consideration received or paid is for something different from the financial instrument, the Bank estimates the fair value of the financial instrument. Any additional amount regarding the consideration shall be an expense or lesser income, except it meets the requirements to be recognized as any other type of asset.

 

Subsequent measurement – Business Model

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Test of contractual cash flow characteristics

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

In order to test contractual cash flow characteristics, the Bank applies judgment and considers relevant factors such as the currency in which the financial asset is denominated and the period for which the interest rate is set.

 

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

 

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

 

·Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

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

 

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

 

The fair value of instruments categorized as Level 1 was assessed by using the quotes effective as of the end of each period or fiscal year, as applicable, in active markets if representative. At present, for government or private securities or bonds, there are two main markets in which the Bank operates, that are BYMA and MAE. Additionally, as for derivatives, both MAE and Mercado a Término de Rosario S.A. (ROFEX) are deemed as active markets.

 

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

 

In addition, certain assets and liabilities included in this categorization were valued using identical quoted prices of identical instruments in “less active markets”.

 

Finally, the Bank has categorized as level 3 those assets and liabilities for which there are no identical or similar transactions in the market. In order to determine the market value of these instruments, the Bank used valuation techniques based on its own assumptions, which are similar to those that would be used by any other market player. For this approach, the Bank mainly used the cash flow discount model.

 

·Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

 

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

 

Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income are recognized in the Balance Sheet at fair value. Profits and losses derived from changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive income as “Profits or losses from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income”. Income from interest, profit and loss from translation differences and impairment are recognized in the statement of income in the same manner as for financial assets measured at amortized cost and are disclosed as “Income from interest received”, “Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency” and “Provision for loan losses”, respectively.

 

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

 

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

 

·Financial assets at amortized cost

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

After initial recognition, these financial assets are recognized in the Balance Sheet at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less the allowance for loan losses. The effective interest method uses the rate that allows the discount of estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or lesser term, if applicable, to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or to the financial liability. When applying this method, the Bank identifies incremental direct costs as an integral part of the effective interest rate. For such purposes, interest is the consideration for the time value of money and for the credit risk associated with the amount of principal outstanding during a specific period of time. Income from interest and impairment are disclosed in the Statement of Income as “Income from interest received” and “Provision for loan losses”, respectively.

 

Changes in the allowance are presented in Exhibit R “Loss allowance – Allowance for uncollectibility risk”.

 

3.2.1Cash and deposits in banks

 

They were value at their nominal value plus the relevant accrued interest, if applicable. Accrued interests were allocated to income as “Interests income”.

 

3.2.2Repo transactions (purchase and sale of financial instruments)

 

These transactions were recognized in the Balance Sheet as financing granted (received), as “Repo transactions”.

 

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

 

3.2.3Loans and other financing

 

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

 

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

 

3.2.4Allowance for loan losses and allowance for eventual commitments

 

These allowances were built-up based on estimated loan losses of the credit facilities of the Bank, deriving, among other aspects, from the assessment of the compliance level of debtors and the guarantees that secure the relevant transactions taking into account the provisions of Communiqué “A” 2950 and supplementary provisions of the Central Bank and the allowance policies of the Bank.

 

In the case of loans with specific allowances that are repaid or generate the reversion of allowances built-up in the current period, and in case of allowances built-up in previous fiscal years that turn out to exceed those deemed necessary, such allowance excess is reversed with impact on the income for the present period.

 

Impairment losses are included in the Statement of Income as “Provision for loan losses” and the changes in this accounting item are disclosed in Exhibit R “Value correction for credit losses – Allowance for uncolectibility risk”. The section “Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions” in this Note includes a more detailed description of impairment estimates.

 

3.2.5Financial liabilities

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Within other financial liabilities we included guarantees granted and eventual liabilities, which must be disclosed in the Notes to the Financial statements, when the documents supporting such credit facilities are issued and are initially recognized at fair value of the commission received, in the Balance Sheet. After initial recognition, the liability for each guarantee was recognized at the higher of the amortized commission and the best estimate of the disbursement required to settle any financial obligation arising as a result of the financial guarantee.

 

Any increase in the liabilities related to a financial guarantee was recognized as income. The commission received has been recognized as “Income from commissions received” in the Statement of income, based on the amortization thereof following the straight-line method over the effective term of the financial guarantee granted.

 

3.2.6Derivative financial instruments

 

Receivables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying assets

 

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

 

Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Reclassification of financial assets and liabilities

 

The Bank does not reclassify its financial assets after the initial recognition thereof, except under extraordinary circumstances when it changes its business model for managing financial assets, as a result of external or internal changes significant to the Bank’s transactions. Financial liabilities are never reclassified. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Bank has made no reclassifications.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

3.3Financial Leases

 

The Bank grants loans through financial leases, recognizing the current value of lease payments as a financial asset. The difference between the total lease receivables and the current value of financing is recognized as interest to accrue. This income is recognized during the term of the lease using the effective interest rate method, which reflects a constant rate of return and is recognized in profit or loss as “Interests income”. Losses originated for impairment are included in the Statement of income as “Provision for loan losses” and changes in this accounting item are disclosed in Exhibit R “Loss allowance– Allowance for uncolectibility risk”.

 

3.4Investment in associates and joint arrangements

 

An associate is an entity over which the Bank has significant influence, i.e. the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of such controlled entity, but without having the control thereof. Investments in associates were recognized through the equity method and they were initially recognized at cost. The Bank’s share in the profits or losses after the acquisition of its associates was accounted for in profits or losses, and its share in other comprehensive income after the acquisition were accounted for in other comprehensive income.

 

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

 

3.5Property, plant and equipment

 

The Bank chose the cost model for all kinds of assets accounted for in this accounting item, taking into account the considerations mentioned in the section “First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards in accordance with Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114” of this Note for the real property owned by the Bank. These assets were carried at their cost less any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses, if applicable. The historical cost of acquisition includes all expenses directly attributable to the acquisition of the assets. Maintenance and repair costs were accounted for in profits or losses as incurred. Any replacement and significant improvement of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognized as an asset only when it is likely to produce any future economic benefits exceeding the return originally assessed for such asset.

 

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

 

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

 

Furthermore, the Bank is building a new corporate building in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Under IAS 23 “Borrowing Costs”, this is qualifying asset and therefore all costs related to financing directly or indirectly attributable to the acquisition and construction of this asset were capitalized.

 

3.6Intangible Assets

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Internally generated intangible assets, excluding capitalized development expenses, shall not be capitalized and the relevant disbursement shall be reported in the balance sheet for the period in which such expenditure is incurred.

 

Useful lives of intangible assets may be finite or indefinite.

 

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

 

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized and are subject to annual tests in order to determine whether they are impaired, either individually or as part of the cash-generating unit to which such intangible assets were allocated. The Bank has not intangible assets with indefinite useful lives.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

3.7Investment Property

 

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

 

For this kind of property, the Bank chose the cost model described in Note 3.5 Property, plant and equipment.

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

3.8Non-current Assets Held for Sale

 

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

 

Non-current assets classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.

 

3.9Impairment of Non-financial Assets

 

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

 

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

 

3.10Provisions

 

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

 

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

 

The provisions accounted for by the Bank are reviewed at the end of each reporting period or fiscal year, as applicable, and adjusted to reflect the current best available estimate. In addition, provisions are recognized with specific allocation to be used only for the expenditures for which they were originally recognized.

 

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

 

3.11Recognition of income and expenses

 

3.11.1Revenue from interests income and interests expense

 

Revenue from interest received and expenses for interest paid were recognized according to their accrual period, applying the effective interest method.

 

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

 

Bond coupons were recognized at the time they were declared.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

3.11.2Loan commissions

 

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

 

3.11.3Service commissions, fees and similar items

 

The commissions charged were accounted for to the extent the Bank satisfied each performance obligation undertaken in contracts with customers and in an amount that reflected the consideration to which the Bank expected to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

 

A performance obligation implies a promise in a contract with a customer to transfer: (i) a good or service (or a bundle of goods or services) that is distinct; or (ii) a series of distinct goods or services that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer to the customer.

 

3.11.4Non-financial revenue and expenses

 

They were accounted for to the extent the Bank satisfied each performance obligation undertaken in contracts with customers and in an amount that reflected the consideration to which the Bank expected to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services, as described in the preceding section.

 

3.12Customer Loyalty Program

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

3.13Income Tax and Minimum Presumed Income Tax

 

a)Income Tax

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

-Deferred income tax: it is assessed based on the individual Financial statements of the Bank and of each of its subsidiaries and reflects the effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of an asset or liability in the balance sheet and its tax base. Assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rate that is expected to be applied to the taxable income in the years in which these differences are expected to be settled or recovered. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets reflects the tax consequences that will follow from the manner in which the Bank and its subsidiaries expect, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of their assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized regardless of the time in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are recognized when it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary difference can be utilized.

 

On December 29, 2017 the Argentine Executive Power passed and put into effect the Tax Reform Act which, among other things, reduces the corporate rate of income tax applicable to corporate retained earnings and impacts on the measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities. This reduction in the corporate rate of income shall be implemented gradually over the next four years dropping from the 35% rate applicable for and including the fiscal year 2017, to a 25% rate in 2020. The effects thereof shall be considered from the deferred taxes assessed as of December 31, 2017, as follows: if reverse shall occur from January 1, 2018 and up to December 31, 2019, the applicable tax rate is 30% and if reversion shall occur from January 1, 2020 onwards, the applicable tax rate is 25%. In addition, through this tax reform the Government introduced changes in connection with the balancing tax, tax adjustment for inflation, treatment of acquisitions and investments made from January 1, 2018, tax revaluation and employer contributions among other issues.

 

b)Minimum Presumed Income Tax

 

In the fiscal year 1998, Law No. 25,063 established minimum presumed income tax for a ten-year term. At present, after subsequent extensions, and taking into account the provisions of Law No. 27,260, such tax is effective through the fiscal years ending up to and including December 31, 2018. 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 applicable on the potential income of certain production assets at a 1% rate. Therefore, the Bank’s tax obligation for each year will be equal to the higher of these taxes. In the case of entities subject to the Financial Entities Act, the above mentioned Law provides that such entities shall consider as taxable basis for the minimum presumed income tax 20% of their taxable assets after deducting those defined as non-taxable assets.

 

However, if minimum presumed income tax exceeds income tax in a given tax year, such excess may be computed as a payment on account of any income tax in excess of minimum presumed income tax that may occur in any of the following ten years, once accumulated net operating losses (NOLs) have been used.

 

As of March 31, 2018 and 2017, the amounts recognized for income tax exceeded those assessed for minimum presumed income tax for those same periods.

 

3.14Earnings per share

 

Basic earnings per share shall be calculated by dividing Net profit attributable to parent´s shareholders of the Bank by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.

 

3.15Fiduciary activities and investment management

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

 

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

 

In certain cases, the Financial Statements prepared in accordance with Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114, require that the assets and liabilities to be recognized and/or presented at their fair value. The fair value is the amount at which an asset can be exchanged, or at which a liability can be settled, in mutual independent terms and conditions between participants of the principal market (or most advantageous market) duly informed and willing to transact in an orderly and current transaction. When prices in active markets are available, we have used them as basis for valuation. When prices in active markets are not available, the Bank estimated those values as values based on the best available information, including the use of models and other assessment techniques.

 

Additionally, the Central Bank allows for additional allowances for loan losses and changes in classification of debtors, as the case maybe, based on the Bank’s risk management policy. The Risk Management Committee may decide to increase the amount of the provision for loan losses by establishing additional allowances after assessing the portfolio risk, basing its decision for example in the analysis of the local and international macroeconomic conditions.

 

As to the customer loyalty program, the Bank estimates the fair value of the points awarded to customers under the “Macropremia” program by applying statistics techniques. The data that feed the models include assumptions regarding exchange percentages, the product combinations available for exchange in the future and customers’ preferences.

 

First-time adoption of IFRSs under Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114

 

Communiqué “A” 6324 requires the presentation of the following reconciliations:

 

-between the consolidated equity determined in accordance with the standards of the Central Bank and the consolidated equity determined in accordance with Cebtral Bank Communiqué “A” 6114, as of December 31, 2016 (date of transition) and December 31, 2017; and

 

-between the consolidated net income determined in accordance with Central Bank standards for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 and the consolidated total comprehensive income determined in accordance with Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114 to the same date.

 

In preparing these reconciliations, the Bank’s Management considered the IFRSs currently approved and applicable to the presentation of the accompanying condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements that are the first consolidated Financial Statements presented in accordance with Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114, but applying the exceptions and exemptions under IFRS 1 described below:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

·Optional exemptions

 

-Business combinations:

 

The Bank decided not to apply IFRS 3 “Business Combinations” retroactively to the acquisition of subsidiaries (that are deemed businesses), investments in associates and interests in joint ventures occurred before December 31, 2016 (date of transition). Using this exemption implies that the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities measured pursuant to the Central Bank standards, and that must be recognized in accordance to the IFRSs, are the cost thereof attributed as of the acquisition date. After the acquisition date, measurements shall be made in accordance with the Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114. Assets and liabilities that do not qualify to be recognized as such according to the IFRSs are excluded from the opening Balance sheet. In this sense, no previous amount which would have been recognized according to the Central Bank standards was excluded and no amount which was not previously recognized has been recognized, pursuant to the Central Bank standards. IFRS 1 also establishes that the carrying amount of goodwill measured according to the Central Bank standards shall be included in the opening balance sheet, regardless of the adjustments for impairment and for recognition or derecognition of certain intangible assets that qualify or not to be recognized as such according to IAS 38 “Intangible Assets”.

 

-Use of fair value as deemed cost for an item of property, plant and equipment and investment properties:

 

Properties and properties under construction were measured in the opening balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 (date of transition) at fair value, determined on the basis of valuations made to such date by an independent valuer who holds a recognized and relevant professional qualification. The Bank chose to use these values as carrying amount at the date of transition. After the date of transition, measurement of items of property, plant and equipment and investment property were made in accordance with IAS 16 “Property, Plant and Equipment” and IAS 40 “Investment Property”, respectively. To such effect, the Bank has chosen the cost model provided for under such standards.

 

-Accumulated translation differences:

 

The Bank decided to consider at zero accumulated currency translation differences as of December

31, 2016 (date of transition), for the foreign subsidiary Macro Bank Limited.

 

-Fair value measurement of financial assets at initial recognition:

 

For the presentation of the carrying amounts at the date of transition, related to the acquisition of loan portfolio, the Bank decided to go for the exemption contemplated in paragraph D of IFRS 1 and recognized prospectively the cost of transactions related to such acquisitions.

 

-Borrowing costs:

 

The Bank decided to apply the transitional provisions of IAS 23 and has capitalized borrowing costs in qualifying assets from December 31, 2016 (date of transition).

 

The Bank has not used other exemptions or exceptions available under IFRS 1.

 

·Obligatory exceptions

 

-Estimates

 

The significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions made by the Bank’s Management to determine the amounts according to the IFRS as of December 31, 2016 (date of transition), and as of December 31, 2017, were consistent with those made as of the same dates according to the Central Bank standards and reflect the current conditions as of the respective dates.

 

-Non-controlling interests

 

The total comprehensive income of subsidiaries was attributed to the owners of the parent company and to the non-controlling interests, from December 31, 2016 (date of transition).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Reconciliations required

 

·Reconciliation of consolidated equity as of December 31, 2016 (date of transition).

 

   Previous
Central Bank
Standards
   Adjustments and
Reclassifications
   IFRS
Balance
 
Total Assets   154,998,960    4,371,635    159,370,595 
Total Liabilities   132,893,062    1,299,040    134,192,102 
Equity   22,105,898    3,072,595    25,178,493 

 

Balance as of 12/31/2016  Equity
attributable to
owners
 
According to previous Central Bank Standards   22,105,898 
Adjustments and Reclassifications:     
Debt securities and investment in equity instruments   153,970 
Loans and other financing   (238,730)
Property, plant and equipment and investment property   4,580,298 
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities   (1,321,392)
Other non-financial liabilities   (370,143)
Other adjustments   60,792 
Total adjustments and reclassifications   2,864,795 
Non-controlling interest   207,800 
Total adjustments   3,072,595 
      
Balance as of 12/31/2016 according to Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114   25,178,493 
Equity attributable to parent company   24,970,693 
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests   207,800 

 

·Reconciliation of equity as of December 31, 2017.

 

   Previous
Central Bank
Standards
   Adjustments and
Reclassifications
   IFRS
Balance
 
Total Assets   224,242,704    2,096,366    226,339,070 
Total Liabilities   181,112,157    (1,508,945)   179,603,212 
Equity   43,130,547    3,605,311    46,735,858 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Balance as of 12/31/2017  Equity
attributable to
owners
 
According to previous Central Bank Standards   43,130,547 
Adjustments and Reclassifications:     
Loans and other financing   (291,040)
Property, plant and equipment and investment property   4,565,478 
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities   (496,849)
Other non-financial liabilities   (515,769)
Other adjustments   142,649 
Total adjustments and reclassifications   3,404,469 
Non-controlling interest   208,842 
Total adjustments   3,605,311 
      
Balance as of 12/31/2017 according to Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114   46,735,858 
Equity attributable to parent company   46,535,016 
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests   200,842 

 

·Reconciliation of consolidated income and other comprehensive income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017.

 

Reconciliation of income as of 03/31/2017  Net income
for the
period
   Other
comprehensive
income
   Comprehensive
Income
 
According to previous Central Bank Standards   1,764,045           
Interests income   (12,250)          
Administration expenses   91,936           
Income Tax   98,100           
Other adjustments   80,781           
Foreign currency translation differences        (22,526)     
Income from financial instruments at fair value through OCI        (2,938)     
Total adjustments and reclassifications   258,567    (25,464)     
Balance according to Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114   2,022,612    (25,464)   1,997,148 

 

Explanatory notes to the adjustments on transition to IFRS

 

This section includes a brief description of the main adjustments on transition to the standards established by Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114 affecting equity as of December 31, 2016 (date of transition) and as of December 31, 2017, and the consolidated income and other comprehensive income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017, and which arise from comparing the accounting policies applied by the Bank to the preparation of the Financial statements up to the end of the previous fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 (Central Bank) and the accounting policies applied by the Bank to the preparation of the Financial statements from the fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2018 onwards.

 

Debt securities

 

Adjustments in this accounting item arise mainly when the valuation established for each business model into which holdings were classified, differs from the valuation established by the Central Bank standards.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

In addition, the Bank carried out active repo transactions of which, under Central Bank standards, the underlying assets should be recognized as assets of the Bank. Under IFRS, these assets received from third parties do not meet the requirements to be recognized as such.

 

Furthermore, the Bank received security deposits which, under Central Bank standards, implied recognition of such security within this accounting item against a liability for deposits for the principal plus the agreed upon interest and the quoting difference, which was accounted for in Deposits. According to IFRS 9, these transactions neither imply the recognition of the asset nor the offset in liabilities. In addition, items accrued in favor were reclassified from “Interests expense” to “Expenses for services” within “Commissions related to security transactions”.

 

Additionally, Debt Securities in Financial Trusts, previously included in Other Receivables for Financial Intermediation, were recognized according to a business model in which the purpose of these holdings is principally to obtain contractual cash flows, and therefore they were measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method. Under Central Bank standards these instruments were also measured at amortized cost.

 

Loans and other financing

 

The Bank’s loan portfolio was generated in a business model structure intended principally to receive contractual cash flows (composed of principal and interest). Under IFRS 9, the loan portfolio shall be measured at amortized cost, measuring it at the beginning at fair value, using the effective interest method, which implies that the commissions charged and the direct incremental costs related to the granting of such financing facilities shall be deferred and recognized over the term of the financing facility.

 

Under Central Bank standards, interests were accrued on the basis of exponential distribution in the periods in which they were generated and the commissions were charged and the direct costs were recognized at the time they were generated.

 

Furthermore, loan portfolio acquisitions made by the Bank were measured for in accordance with such IFRS, recognizing such acquired loan portfolios at fair value at the date of acquisition. Under Central Bank standards, these transactions were recognized at their contractual value.

 

Investments in equity instruments

 

The contributions to risk funds of Reciprocal Guarantee Companies (RGC) in which the Bank participates, do not meet the financial asset individual test, therefore they are not included in the Bank’s business model and were measured at their fair value through profit or loss.

 

As to those companies in which the Bank has no control or significant influence, such companies were recognized at the best approximation to the fair value through profit or loss according to IFRS 9. Under Central Bank standards, these approximations were recognized at cost, plus the nominal value of any dividends received on shares.

 

Non-financial assets

 

Under IFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, the Bank included Contract Assets for commissions charged for the subscription to one of the Bank’s customer loyalty programs. In such program, the only performance obligation contemplated in the contract is the one that requires the Bank to contact its customer with a recognized airline. As consideration for this service, the Bank receives a membership fee.

 

Investments in associates and joint ventures

 

The Bank holds interests in UTEs (joint ventures), which according to IFRS 11 “Joint Arrangements” are accounted for using the equity method. Under Central Bank standards, the Bank used the proportional consolidation method.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Property, plant and equipment and investment property

 

For the presentation of the carrying amount to the date of transition the Bank used the exemption contemplated under “Optional exemptions”, which implied using the fair value as cost of acquisition. In order to determine such fair value, the Bank used valuations for all properties.

 

Since the Bank chose the cost model, the new cost of acquisition according to the IFRSs implied an increase in depreciations.

 

Additionally, within the item Property, plant and equipment, the Bank capitalized from the date of transition, the financing costs attributable to the construction of the new corporate building, in accordance with IAS 23.

 

Intangible assets

 

Under IAS 38, intangible assets shall be measured at cost. Under Central Bank standards, the Bank capitalized certain software costs and other organizational expenses, which according to the above mentioned IAS the Bank should have not recognized as intangible assets and, therefore, were accounted for in profit or loss for the relevant period.

 

Corporate Bonds

 

The Bank issued subordinated and unsubordinated Corporate Bonds that, according to IFRS 9, were measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method, which implied having to account for lesser liabilities the direct placement expenses. Under Central Bank standards, such Corporate Bonds were measured in accordance with the unpaid balance of principal and accrued interest and the expenses were accounted for in profit or loss at the time they were generated.

 

Assets and liabilities for deferred income tax

 

According to IAS 12 “Income Tax”, the Bank shall recognize (i) the part of the current tax that is expected to be paid or recovered and (ii) the deferred tax that is the tax the Bank expects to settle or recover of Income Tax, for the accumulated tax losses and the temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. Under Central Bank standards, the Bank assessed income tax applying the rate in force to the expected taxable profit, without taking into account the effect of differences between the carrying amount and its tax base.

 

Other non-financial liabilities

 

According to IFRS 15, the Bank recognized income arising in the course of its ordinary activities so that they represent the transfer of goods or services promised to customers in exchange for an amount that reflects the consideration the Bank expects to have the right to receive in exchange for such goods or services.

 

In addition, and under IAS 19 “Employee Benefits”, vacations are considered as irrevocable accumulating paid absences and shall be measured at the expected cost of such absences, based on the additional amount that the Bank expects to pay for such paid absences multiplied by the number of days accumulated in favor of the employees and unused at the end of the reporting period. Under Central Bank standards, charges for paid vacations were accounted for at the time the personnel used such benefit, i.e., when vacations were paid.

 

Capital stock – Stock issuance premium

 

Under IAS 32 “Financial Instruments: Presentation”, the costs incurred by the Bank with respect to the issuance of capital stock are accounted for as a deduction of the amount of such instrument, provided they are incremental costs directly attributable to such equity transaction, which would have been avoided if such transaction had not taken place. According to Central Bank standards, the Bank recognized such costs in profit or loss.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Foreign currency translation

 

Under IAS 21 “The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates”, the Bank recognized and reclassified foreign exchange translation differences, with respect to the Bank’s interest in a foreign subsidiary. The Bank used the voluntary exemption under paragraph D of IFRS 1 “First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards” and did not recognize the translation differences accumulated as of the beginning of the date of transition.

 

Explanation of material adjustments in the Statement of Cash Flows

 

-Preparation method: the Bank chooses the Direct Method, except for the presentation of cash flows from operating activities, for which it shall use the indirect method.

 

-Cash: (i) it does not include the cash of UTEs, since under IFRS such balances are recognized using the proportional equity method and under Central Bank standards UTEs are recognized using the proportional consolidation method; (ii) the Bank incorporated foreign currency purchase and sale spot transactions previously not included in the Statement of Cash Flows under Central Bank standards.

 

-Cash equivalents: issuer must be the National Government or the Central Bank and they must have maturity periods of 90 days or less from the purchase date, whereas under Central Bank standards cash equivalents should meet the following requirements: they should be subject to insignificant risks regarding change of value and have maturity periods of 90 days or less from the purchase date.

 

New pronouncements

 

Pursuant to Communiqué “A” 6114 of the Central Bank, as new IFRS are approved and existing IFRS are amended or revoked and, once these changes are approved through Notices of Approval issued by the Argentine Federation of Professionals Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCA for its Spanish acronym), the Central Bank shall issue a statement on the approval thereof for financial entities. Generally, financial entities shall not apply any IFRS in advance, except specifically authorized at the time of the approval thereof. In this case, the Bank shall adopt IFRS 16 “Leases” when such standard comes effective.

 

Such standard eliminates the dual accounting method for lessees that distinguishes between finance leases recognized within the Financial statements and operating leases for which future lease payments are not required to be recognized. Instead, it develops a single model, within the balance sheet, which is similar to the present finance lease. As to lessor, the standard maintains the present practice –i.e., lessors keep on classifying leases as finance and operating leases.

 

This standard is applicable to fiscal years beginning as of January 1, 2019. The Bank does not expect the above described standard to have a material impact on the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

4.REPO TRANSACTIONS

 

In the normal course of business, the Bank arranged repo transactions. According to IFRS 9, assets involved in repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions and received from or delivered to third parties, respectively, do not qualify to be recognized or derecognized, respectively.

 

As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Bank has agreed repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions of government and private securities for 596,528, 4,107,901 and 1,114,758, respectively. Maturity of the agreed transactions as of March 2018 shall occur during the month of April 2018. Furthermore, to the those same dates, the securities delivered to guarantee the reverse repurchase transactions total 10,325, 2,993,719 and 1,201,029, respectively, and are recorded under “Financial assets delivered as guarantee”, while securities received guarantee repurchase transactions total 653,330, 1,591,288 and 19,335, respectively and were recognized outside the balance sheet.

 

Profits generated by the Bank as a result of its repurchase transactions arranged during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 total 33,726 and 405,469, respectively, and are accounted for in “Income from interest received”. In addition, losses generated by the Bank as a result of its reverse repurchase transactions arranged during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 total 30,970 and 19,234, respectively, and were recognized in “Interests expense”.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

5.FINANCIAL ASSETS DELIVERD AS GUARANTEE

 

As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Bank delivered as guarantee the following financial assets:

 

   Carrying Amount 
Description  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
For transactions with the Central Bank   4,141,476    4,005,730    2,093,960 
For equity forward contracts   10,325    2,993,719    1,201,029 
For guarantee deposits   577,356    638,903    395,705 
Total   4,729,157    7,638,352    3,690,694 

 

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

 

6.LOSS ALLOWANCE – ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK OF LOAN AND OTHER FINANCING LOSSES

 

Changes in allowances for loan losses as of March 31, 2018 are disclosed in Exhibit R “Loss allowance – Allowance for uncolectibility risk” in the accompanying condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

The table below presents the Bank’s changes in allowances as of December 31, 2017:

 

   Amount 
As of December 31, 2016   1,847,841 
Increases   1,961,997 
Reversals   1,117,295 
Charge-off   19,536 
As of December 31, 2017   2,673,007 

 

7.CONTINGENT TRANSACTIONS

 

In order to meet specific financial needs of customers, the Bank’s credit policy also includes, among others, the granting of guarantees, securities, bonds, letters of credit and documentary credits. Although these transactions are not recognized in the balance sheet, since they imply a possible obligation or liability for the Bank, they expose the Bank to additional credit risk to those recognized in the balance sheet and are, therefore, an integral part of the total risk of the Bank.

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Bank maintains the following contingent transactions:

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
             
Overdraft and unused agreed credits   384,314    255,710    191,007 
Guarantees granted   243,913    253,350    287,497 
Liabilities for foreign trade transactions   154,661    90,274    163,308 
    782,888    599,334    641,812 

 

Risks related to the contingent transactions described above have been evaluated and are controlled within the framework of the Bank’s credit risk policy described in Note 41.

 

8.DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The Bank performs derivative transactions for trading purposes.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

At the beginning, derivatives often imply only a mutual exchange of promises with little or no investment. Nevertheless, these instruments frequently imply high levels of leverage and are quite volatile. A relatively small movement in the value of the underlying asset could have a significant impact in profit or loss. Furthermore, over-the-counter derivatives may expose the Bank to risks related to the absence of an exchange market in which to close an open position. The Bank’s exposure for derivative contracts is monitored on a regular basis as part of its general risk management framework. Information on the Bank’s credit risk management objectives and policies is included in Note 41.

 

The following tables show the notional values of these instruments, expressed in thousands, in the currency of origin. Notional values indicate the number of pending transactions at year end and are not indicative of either the market risk or the credit risk. Additionally, is presented the fair value of the derivative financial instruments recognized as assets or liabilities in the Balance sheet. Changes in fair values were accounted for in profit or loss, the breakdown of which is disclosed in Exhibit Q “Breakdown of profit or loss”:

  

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Derivative assets  Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
   Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
   Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
 
Foreign currency forward purchase contracts without delivery of underlying asset   2,500    3,437    9,200    6,863           
Foreign currency forward sales contract without delivery of underlying asset   11,000    1,095    2,500    800    7,900    9,721 
Forward contracts of Government bonds   10,000    30    10,000    565           
Total derivatives held for trading   23,500    4,562    21,700    8,228    7,900    9,721 

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Derivative liabilities  Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
   Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
   Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
 
Foreign currency forward purchase contracts without delivery of underlying asset   19,315    1,833    18,900    7,169               
Foreign currency forward sales contract without delivery of underlying asset   16,800    11,823    25,600    15,938           
Total derivatives held for trading   36,115    13,656    44,500    23,107           

 

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

 

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

 

9.FAIR VALUE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

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

 

Notwithstanding the above, the Bank’s Management has used its best judgment to estimate the fair values of its financial instruments, any technique to perform such estimate implies certain inherent fragility level. In conclusion, the fair value may not be indicative of the net realizable value or settlement value.

 

Fair value hierarchy

 

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

 

-Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) observable in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

-Level 2: Valuation techniques for which the data and variables having a significant impact on the determination of the fair value recognized or disclosed are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

 

-Level 3: Valuation techniques for which the data and variables having a significant impact on the determination of the fair value recognized or disclosed are not based on observable market information.

 

Exhibit P “Categories of Financial Assets and Liabilities” presents the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability fair value measurement.

 

Description of valuation process

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Finally, the Bank has categorized as level 3 those assets and liabilities for which there are no identical or similar transactions in the market. In order to determine the market value of these instruments, the Bank used valuation techniques based on its own assumptions, which are similar to those that would be used by any other market participant. For this approach, the Bank mainly used the cash flow discount model.

 

As of March 31, 2018, December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Bank has neither changed the techniques nor the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the financial instruments.

 

Below is presented the reconciliation between the balances at the beginning and the end of the period of the financial assets and liabilities recognized at fair value, using the valuation techniques based on the Bank’s own assumptions, as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

   Fair values using valuation techniques based on the
Bank’s own assumptions (level 3)
March 31, 2018
 
Description  Debt Securities   Other Financial
Assets
   Investments in
Equity
Instruments
 
Balance at the beginning   35,841    161,751    35,774 
Transfers to Level 3               
Transfers from Level 3               
Profit and Loss   6,637    355    4,422 
Purchases, sales, issuance and settlement   (3,570)   (70,353)     
Balance at end of period   38,908    91,753    40,196 

 

   Fair values using valuation techniques based on the
Bank’s own assumptions (level 3)
December 31, 2017
 
Description  Debt Securities   Other Financial
Assets
   Investments in
Equity
Instruments
 
Balance at the beginning   45,834         15,668 
Transfers to Level 3               
Transfers from Level 3               
Profit and Loss   5,661         20,421 
Purchases, sales, issuance and settlement   (15,654)   161,751    (315)
Balance at end of period   35,841    161,751    35,774 

 

Instruments measured as level 3, include mainly debt securities and certificate of participation in financial trust, for which, the construction of fair values was obtained based on the Bank’s own assumptions that are not easily observable in the market. The most significant assumption was the placement cutoff rate of such instruments in the market at the end of the period, used to determine the actual value of cash flows.

 

Any increase (decrease) in these assumptions, considered separately, would derive in a higher or lower fair value.

 

Changes in fair value levels

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2018, December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Bank has not recognized any transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Financial assets and liabilities not recognized at fair value

 

Next follows a description the methods and assumptions used to determine the fair values of financial instruments no recognized at their fair value in the accompanying Financial Statements:

 

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

 

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

 

Quoted assets and issued quoted liabilities the fair value was determined based on market prices.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

-Other financial instruments: financial assets and liabilities that are liquid or have short-term maturities were deemed to have a fair value similar to the carrying amount. This assumption also applies to deposits in savings accounts, checking accounts and others.

 

The following table shows a comparison between the fair value and the carrying amount of financial instruments not measured at fair value as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

   03/31/2018 
   Carrying
Amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3  

Fair

Value

 
Financial Assets                         
Cash and deposits in Banks   29,440,799    29,440,799            29,440,799 
Repo transactions   587,283    587,283              587,283 
Other financial assets   2,641,434    2,641,434              2,641,434 
Loans and other financing   147,618,804         156,058    144,422,839    144,578,897 
Other debt securities   671,709    688,596         6,575    695,171 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,718,832    4,718,832              4,718,832 
    185,678,861    38,076,944    156,058    144,429,414    182,662,416 
                          
Financial Liabilities                    
Deposits   149,488,093    75,024,729    74,550,704        149,575,433 
Other repo transactions   9,245    9,245              9,245 
Other financial liabilities   9,093,898    7,667,136    1,423,151         9,090,287 
Financing received from the Central Bank and other financial entities   486,995         489,013         489,013 
Issued corporate bonds   4,913,044         4,387,694         4,387,694 
Subordinated corporate bonds   8,257,754         8,118,959         8,118,959 
    172,249,029    82,701,110    88,969,521         171,670,631 

 

   12/31/2017 
   Carrying
Amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair
Value
 
Financial Assets                         
Cash and deposits in Banks   35,561,574    35,561,574            35,561,574 
Repo transactions   1,419,808    1,419,808              1,419,808 
Other financial assets   1,789,433    1,789,433              1,789,433 
Loans and other financing   132,658,674         485,347    129,472,430    129,957,777 
Other debt securities   937,713    944,876         7,916    952,792 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,644,633    4,644,633              4,644,633 
    177,011,835    44,360,324    485,347    129,480,346    174,326,017 
                          
Financial Liabilities                         
Deposits   144,129,177    77,959,810    66,265,387        144,225,197 
Other repo transactions   2,688,093    2,688,093              2,688,093 
Other financial liabilities   10,561,203    9,175,314    1,391,699         10,567,013 
Financing received from the Central Bank and other financial entities   1,174,111         1,176,397         1,176,397 
Issued corporate bonds   4,712,216         4,432,977         4,432,977 
Subordinated corporate bonds   7,565,759         7,710,790         7,710,790 
    170.830.559    89.823.217    80.977.250         170.800.467 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

   12/31/2016 
   Carrying
Amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair
Value
 
Financial Assets                         
Cash and deposits in Banks   35,986,159    35,986,159            35,986,159 
Repo transactions   19,124    19,124              19,124 
Other financial assets   941,219    941,219              941,219 
Loans and other financing   88,390,646         481,628    87,807,196    88,288,824 
Other debt securities   855,832    843,708    3,223    11,677    858,608 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   2,489,665    2,489,665              2,489,665 
    128,682,645    40,279,875    484,851    87,818,873    128,583,599 

 

   12/31/2016 
   Carrying
Amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair
value
 
Financial Liabilities                         
Deposits   111,862,805    58,773,034    53,175,424               111,948,458 
Other repo transactions   1,095,634    1,095,634              1,095,634 
Other financial liabilities   6,341,674    5,192,168    1,152,196         6,344,364 
Financing received from the Central Bank and other financial entities   260,458         259,775         259,775 
Issued corporate bonds   1,684,636         1,622,802         1,622,802 
Subordinated corporate bonds   6,376,537         5,994,056         5,994,056 
    127,621,744    65,060,836    62,204,253         127,265,089 

 

10.LEASES

 

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

 

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

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
   Total
Investment
   Current Value
of Minimum
Payments
   Total
Investment
   Current Value
of Minimum
Payments
   Total
Investment
   Current Value
of Minimum
Payments
 
Up to 1 year   331,079    237,780    339,397    237,730    235,152    171,648 
From 1 to 5 years   390,658    318,723    441,369    356,071    284,518    233,893 
More than 5 years             175    172    2,601    2,597 
    721,737    556,503    780,941    593,973    522,271    408,138 

 

As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017 and 2016, income for non-accrued interests totaled 165,234, 186,968 and 114,133, respectively.

 

Additionally, the Bank celebrated commercial contracts for the lease of real property, in which the Bank’s branches operate. Such lease contracts have an average term of 2 to 10 years, and most of them may be extended.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Future minimum payments for these operating lease contracts are as follows:

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Up to 1 year   160,466    163,107    134,520 
From 1 to 5 years   194,008    223,383    209,182 
More than 5 years             1,228 
    354,474    386,490    344,930 

 

11.INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

 

11.1Associated entities

 

The Bank holds investments in the following associated entities:

 

·Prisma Medios de Pagos SA: the existence of significant influence is evidenced through the analysis of the following elements: (i) none of its shareholders holds more than 20% of the capital stock, due to the corporate structure thereof; (ii) the Bank has a representative on the Board of Directors; (iii) this director is a member of the executive Committee of the associate entity, the latter being the body that performs the relevant activities of the associate entity.

 

In order to measure this investment, we have used the Financial Statements of Prisma Medios de Pagos SA as of December 31, 2017. Such Financial Statements were adjusted by the associate, in order to be able to measure the investment in accordance with the IFRS. Additionally, the Bank has considered, when applicable, the material transactions or events occurring between January 1, 2018 and March 31, 2018.

 

·Macro Warrants SA: the existence of significant influence is evidenced by the representation the Bank has in the Board of Directors of the associate. In order to measure this investment, we used accounting information of Macro Warrants SA as of December 31, 2017. Additionally, the Bank has considered, when applicable, the material transactions or events occurring between January 1, 2018 and March 31, 2018.

 

The following table presents the summarized financial information on the Bank’s investments in the Associates:

 

·Prisma Medios de Pago SA

 

Summarized Balance sheet  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Total Assets   16,409,163    14,366,838    9,703,861 
Total Liabilities   13,826,145    12,492,991    8,815,774 
Net Shareholders’ Equity   2,583,018    1,873,847    888,087 
Proportional interest in the entity   7,61%   7,61%   7,61%
Carrying Amount of Investment   196,568    142,600    67,583 

 

·Macro Warrant SA

 

Summarized Balance sheet  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Total Assets   19,543    19,798    17,110 
Total Liabilities   6,126    3,265    3,424 
Net Shareholders’ Equity   13,417    16,533    13,686 
Proportional Interest in the entity   5%   5%   5%
Carrying Amount of Investment   671    827    684 

 

11.2Joint Ventures in which the Bank participates

 

The Bank participates in the following joint ventures, instrumented through Uniones Transitorias de Empresas (UTE):

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

a)Banco Macro SA – Siemens Itron Business Services SA: on April 1, 1998, the Bank executed an agreement with Siemens Itron Services SA to organize an UTE controlled on a joint basis through a 50% interest, the purpose of which is to facilitate a data processing center for the tax administration, to modernize the systems and tax collection processes of the Province of Salta and manage and recover municipal taxes and fees.

 

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

 

·Unitron Business Servicies SA

 

Summarized Balance sheet  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Total Assets   229,210    195,826    133,188 
Total Liabilities   60,255    54,646    30,362 
Net Shareholders’ Equity   168,955    141,180    102,826 
Proportional interest in the entity   50%   50%   50%
Carrying Amount of Investment   84,478    70,590    51,413 

 

·Gestiva SA

 

Summarized Balance sheet  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Total Assets   146,132    116,885    107,376 
Total Liabilities   20,492    18,319    15,616 
Net Shareholders’ Equity   125,640    98,566    91,760 
Proportional interest in the entity   5%   5%   5%
Carrying Amount of Investment   6,282    4,928    4,588 

 

For additional information on investments on joint ventures, see Exhibit E “Detailed information on interests in other companies”, within the Condensed separate interim financial statements.

 

12.RELATED PARTIES

 

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

 

-has control or joint control of the Bank;

-has significant influence over the Bank;

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

-members of the same group;

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

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, there is a total amount of 449,114, 363,543 and 305,417, respectively, as unpaid financial assistance granted by the Bank to its associates and related parties and deposits of its associates and related parties of 2,077,127, 2,796,027 and 2,337,840, respectively:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

   Subsidiaries(1)   Associates and other related parties 
   Maximum balances
as of 03/31/2018
   Balance as of
03/31/2018
   Maximum balances
as of 03/31/2018
   Balance as of
03/31/2018
 
Documents           203,035    201,963 
Overdraft             42,157    16,952 
Credit cards   274    263    43,985    37,781 
Leases   6,630    6,630    2,041    2,002 
Personal loans             848    848 
Mortgage loans             14,295    14,243 
Other loans   752,199    752,199    156,361    153,757 
Guarantees granted   443    443    21,825    21,568 
Total assistance   759,546    759,535    484,547    449,114 
Deposits        181,370         2,077,127 

 

   Subsidiaries(1)   Associates and other related parties 
   Maximum balances
as of 12/31/2017
   Balance as of
12/31/2017
   Maximum balances
as of 12/31/2017
   Balance as of
12/31/2017
 
Documents           147,763    147,733 
Overdraft             25,301    7,831 
Credit cards   397    389    35,203    35,203 
Leases   6,973    6,973    2,204    2,157 
Personal loans             786    785 
Mortgage loans             14,015    13,968 
Other loans   1,202,336    952,148    390,893    140,449 
Guarantees granted   443    443    15,462    15,417 
Total assistance   1,210,149    959,953    631,627    363,543 
Deposits        108,606         2,796,027 

 

   Subsidiaries(1)   Associates and other related parties 
   Maximum balances
as of 12/31/2016
   Balance as of
12/31/2016
   Maximum balances
as of 12/31/2016
   Balance as of
12/31/2016
 
Documents           103,927    103,336 
Overdraft             17,804    7,459 
Credit cards   191    191    22,057    19,573 
Leases   8,036    8,036    1,189    1,168 
Personal loans             1,388    1,362 
Mortgage loans             10,862    10,858 
Other loans   300,187         475,957    161,287 
Guarantees granted   885    885    374    374 
Total assistance   309,299    9,112    633,558    305,417 
Deposits        134,911         2,337,840 

 

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

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2018, December 31, 2017 and 2016, the income from loan transactions totaled 7,114, 54,157 and 12,617, respectively, while expense generated from deposit transactions totaled 15,798, 163,814 and 141,184, respectively.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, totaled 23,019, 79,905 and 41,592 respectively.

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016 amounted to 140,708, 468,623 and 243,704 respectively.

 

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

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Board of Directors   22    22    21 
SeniorManagement members of the key management personnel   15    14    14 
    37    36    35 

 

13.PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

This accounting item includes all tangible assets owned by the Bank and used for its specific business.

 

Changes in these assets as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are disclosed in Exhibit F “Changes in Property, Plant and Equipment”.

 

In addition, as of December 31, 2016 and as a result of applying the deemed cost to the Bank´s real properties, the balance of such assets amounts to 6,874,656.

 

14.INVESTMENT PROPERTY

 

Changes in these assets as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are disclosed in Exhibit F “Changes in Property, Plant and Equipment”.

 

In addition, as of December 31, 2016 and as a result of applying the deemed cost to the Bank´s real properties, the balance of such assets amounts to 1,754,087.

 

15.INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Changes in these assets as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are disclosed in Exhibit G “Changes in Intangible Assets”. As of December 31, 2016, the balance of such assets amounts to 656,178.

 

16.BORROWING COSTS

 

The Bank capitalizes borrowing costs attributable to the construction of the new corporate building.

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, borrowing costs eligible for capitalization of the expenditures on such qualifying asset to such dates total 37,063 and 30,587, respectively. The weight average capitalization rate was 10.46%.

 

17.PROVISIONS

 

This item includes the amounts estimated to face a liability of probable occurrence, which in case it occurs, would originate a loss for the Bank.

 

Exhibit J “Changes in Provisions” presents the changes in provisions during the three-month period ended March 31, 2018.

 

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

   03/31/2018             
   Within 12
months
   Beyond 12
months
   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties        718    718    718    9,110 
Others   340,319    393,595    733,914    694,201    325,897 
    340,319    394,313    734,632    694,919    335,007 

 

In the opinion of the Management of the Bank and its legal advisors, there are no other significant effects than those disclosed in the accompanying Financial Statements, the amounts and settlement terms of which have been recognized based on the current value of such estimates, considering the probable settlement date thereof.

 

18.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAYABLE

 

The table below presents the amounts of employee benefits payable as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

Short-term employee benefits  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Salaries, gratifications and social security contributions   477,610    710,091    431,657 
Vacation accrual   367,833    548,275    439,793 
Thirteenth salary provision   133,128           
Total short-term employee benefits   978,571    1,258,366    871,450 

 

The Bank has not long-term employee benefits or post-employment benefits as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

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

 

The following tables show the analysis of the balance of financial asset and liabilities the Bank expects to recover and settle as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

03/31/2018  Without
due date
   Up to
1 month
   Over 1
month and
up to
3 months
   Over 3
months and
up to
6 months
   Over 6
months and
up to
12 months
   Total
up to
12 months
   Over 12
months and
up to
24 months
   Over
24 months
   Total over
12 months
 
Assets                                             
Cash and deposits in Banks       29,440,799                29,440,799             
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   992    38,919    16,929    4,476    15,623    75,947    31,654    496,602    528,256 
Derivative instruments        633    492    3,437         4,562                
Repo transactions        587,283                   587,283                
Other financial assets   1,305,346    1,378,517    7,396    102,459    201,149    1,689,521    8,173    51,920    60,093 
Loans and other financing   82,996    43,685,678    16,093,124    13,574,063    14,547,098    87,899,963    19,411,394    40,224,451    59,635,845 
Other debt securities        14,543,825    18,716,283    949,561    6,575    34,216,244    51,016    478,423    529,439 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,718,832                   10,325    10,325                
Investment in equity instruments   110,231                                         
Total assets   6,218,397    89,675,654    34,834,224    14,633,996    14,780,770    153,924,644    19,502,237    41,251,396    60,753,633 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

03/31/2018  Without
due date
   Up to
1 month
   Over 1
month and
up to
3 months
   Over 3
months and
up to
6 months
   Over 6
months and
up to
12 months
  

Total
up to

12 months

   Over 12
months and
up to
24 months
   Over
24 months
  

Total over
12 months

 
Liabilities                                             
Deposits       123,836,897    22,325,557    2,210,588    1,021,543    149,394,585    87,305    6,203    93,508 
Liabilities at fair value to profit or loss        12,755                   12,755                
Derivative instruments        13,656                   13,656                
Repo transactions        9,245                   9,245                
Other financial liabilities        8,892,230    23,943    7,404    11,999    8,935,576    19,748    138,574    158,322 
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial entities        21,154    274,609    7,599    21,184    324,546    45,860    116,589    162,449 
Issued corporate bonds             292,474              292,474         4,620,570    4,620,570 
Subordinated corporate bonds             200,434              200,434         8,057,320    8,057,320 
Total Liabilities        132,785,937    23,117,017    2,225,591    1,054,726    159,183,271    152,913    12,939,256    13,092,169 

 

12/31/2017  Without due date   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in Banks       35,561,574     
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        138,068    947,960 
Derivative instruments        8,228      
Repo transactions        1,419,808      
Other financial assets        1,269,085    1,003,594 
Loans and other financing        73,767,208    58,891,466 
Other debt securities        34,704,765      
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,644,633    2,993,719      
Investment in equity instruments   282,659           
Total Assets   4,927,292    149,861,455    60,843,020 
                
Liabilities               
Deposits        143,567,831    561,346 
Liabilities at fair value to profit or loss        6,450      
Derivative instruments        23,107      
Repo transactions        2,688,093      
Other financial liabilities        10,372,665    188,538 
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial entities        1,087,979    86,132 
Issued corporate bonds        118,356    4,593,860 
Subordinated corporate bonds        80,004    7,485,755 
Total Liabilities        157,944,485    12,915,631 

 

12/31/2016  Without due date   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in Banks       35,986,159     
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        42,269    290,212 
Derivative instruments        9,721      
Repo transactions        19,124      
Other financial assets        1,098,092    7,421 
Loans and other financing        53,059,987    35,330,659 
Other debt securities        20,395,499      
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   2,489,700    1,200,994      
Investment in equity instruments   406,868           
Total Assets   2,896,568    111,811,845    35,628,292 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

12/31/2016  Without due date   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Liabilities               
Deposits              111,555,317    307,488 
Liabilities at fair value to profit or loss               
Derivative instruments               
Repo transactions        1,095,634      
Other financial liabilities        6,227,348    114,326 
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial entities        193,845    66,613 
Issued corporate bonds        1,684,636      
Subordinated corporate bonds        67,429    6,309,108 
Total Liabilities        120,824,209    6,797,535 

 

20.DISCLOSURES BY OPERATING SEGMENT

 

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

 

21.INCOME TAX

 

This tax shall be recognized following the liability method, recognizing (as credit or debt) the tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of an asset or liability and its tax base, and its subsequent recognition in profit or loss for the fiscal year in which the reversal of such differences occurs, considering as well the possibility of using tax losses in the future.

 

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities in the Balance sheet are as follows:

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Deferred tax assets               
Debt securities   6,988    4,982      
Loans  and other financing   959,147    834,029    437,724 
Other financial assets   11,957    13,166    7,518 
Allowances for contingencies   227,779    208,475    117,252 
Provisions and employee benefits   137,680    181,834    157,704 
Total deferred tax assets   1,343,551    1,242,486    720,198 
                
Deferred tax liabilities               
Property, plant and equipment   1,187,578    1,191,529    1,614,419 
Intangible assets   260,496    245,326    222,185 
Investment in associates and joint ventures   121,253    167,918    84,333 
Other financial and non-financial liabilities   98,770    106,800    120,654 
Total deferred tax liabilities   1,668,097    1,711,573    2,041,591 
Net deferred tax liabilities   324,546    469,087    1,321,393 

 

Changes in net deferred tax liabilities as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are summarized as follows:

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017 
Net deferred tax liabilities at beginning of year   469,087    1,321,393 
Profit for deferred taxes recognized in total comprehensive income (*)   144,541    852,306 
Net deferred tax liabilities at period /fiscal year end   324,546    469,087 

 

(*)For changes in fiscal year 2017, the Bank included the effect of the rate change, under the tax reform described in Note 3.13.a) to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

The income tax recognized in the Statement of Income and in the Statement of Other Comprehensive Income differs from the income tax to be recognized if all income were subject to the current tax rate.

 

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

 

   03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
Carrying amount of profit before income tax   5,189,350    3,139,173 
Applicable income tax rate   30%   35%
Income tax on carrying amount of profit   1,556,805    1,098,711 
Net permanent differences and other tax effects   68,008    (2,483)
Total income tax   1,624,813    1,096,228 

 

As of March 31, 2018 and 2017, the effective income tax rate is 31.3% and 34.9%, respectively.

 

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

 

22.COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

Description  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
Performance obligations satisfied in one act (1)   1,830,661    1,336,901 
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period   4,838    88,145 
    1,835,499    1,425,046 

 

(1)Includes mainly account maintenance fees, agreements and credit card commissions.

 

23.DIFFERENCE IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

Description  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities to pesos   20,993    68,802 
Income from foreign currency Exchange   129,599    113,266 
    150,592    182,068 

 

24.OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

Description  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
Services   1,012,905    923,042 
Sale of investment property and other non-financial assets   109,921      
Other adjustments and interest from other receivables   39,914    10,580 
Initial recognition of loans   22,780      
Sale of property, plant and equipment   719    567 
Other   117,792    129,194 
    1,304,031    1,063,383 

 

25.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

Description  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
Remunerations   1,515,401    1,304,435 
Social Security Contributions   292,785    259,344 
Compensations and bonuses to employees   158,466    111,041 
Employee services   51,094    45,595 
    2,017,746    1,720,415 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

26.ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES

 

Description  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
Taxes   226,188    161,752 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   166,271    121,834 
Fees to Directors and Syndics   162,489    86,724 
Security services   147,297    121,951 
Electricity and communications   115,424    81,135 
Other fees   105,083    75,610 
Leases   64,179    51,900 
Advertising and publicity   32,252    43,485 
Representation, travel and transportation expenses   22,837    16,912 
Stationary and office supplies   12,876    10,259 
Insurance   10,686    10,947 
Hired administrative services   3,516    5,874 
Other   332,912    225,080 
    1,402,010    1,013,463 

 

27.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

Description  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
Gross turnover tax   1,155,937    718,577 
Charges for other provisions   165,825    69,842 
Deposit Guarantee Fund contributions   63,954    101,908 
Donations   22,937    22,198 
Insurance claims   10,392    4,949 
Initial loan recognition        7,016 
Late charges and charges payable to Central Bank   42    18 
Other   610,076    484,300 
    2,029,163    1,408,808 

 

28.ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES IN THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

The Statement of Cash Flows presents the changes in cash and cash equivalents derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities during the period. For the preparation of the Statement of Cash Flows the Bank adopted the indirect method for Operating Activities and the direct method for Investment Activities and Financing Activities.

 

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

 

For the preparation of the Statement of Cash Flows the Bank considered the following:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

The table below presents the reconciliation between the item “Cash and cash equivalents” in the Statement of Cash Flows and the relevant accounting items of the Balance sheet:

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   03/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Cash and deposits in banks   29,440,799    35,561,574    28,931,872    35,986,159 
Debt securities at fair value        44    124,281    9,585 
Other debt securities   14,699,992    5,548,056    1,029,476    16,074,409 
Loans and other financing   100,716    93,871    76,909      
    44,241,507    41,203,545    30,162,538    52,070,153 

 

29.CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital as of March 31, 2018, amounted to 669,663. Since December 31, 2014, the Bank’s capital stock has changed as follows:

 

As of December 31, 2014   594,563 
Capital stock decrease as provided by Art, 67 of Law No, 26,831 (1)   (10,000)
Capital stock increase as approved by Shareholders´ Meeting held on April 28, 2017 (2)   85,100 
As of March 31, 2018   669,663 

 

(1)Related to capital stock decrease resulting from the lapse of three years from acquisition from September through December 2011, involving 10,000,000 own registered Class B shares of common stock for a total amount of 92,919. These shares have not been sold and the shareholders’ meeting has issued no resolution as to the application thereof. On June 25, 2015, the capital stock decrease was registered in the Public Registry of Commerce.

 

(2)Related to capital stock increase arising from i) the issue of 74,000,000 new, common, registered, Class “B” shares with a face value of Ps. 1, each one entitled to one vote, and entitled to dividends under the same conditions as common, registered, Class “B” shares, outstanding upon issuance, formalized on June 19, 2017 and (ii) additionally, as established by the abovementioned Meeting, the international underwriters exercised the option to oversubscribed 15% of the capital stock which was formalized on July 13, 2017 through the issuance of 11,099,993 new, common, registered, Class “B” shares each one entitled to one vote and with a face value of Ps.1. On August 14, 2017, such capital increases were registered with the Public Registry of Commerce.

 

The public offering of the new shares was authorized by CNV Resolution No. 18,716 dated on May 24, 2017 and by the BCBA on May 26, 2017. As required by CNV regulations, it is advised that the funds arising from the public subscription of shares shall be used to finance its general business operations, to increase its borrowing capacity and leverage the potential acquisitions opportunities in the Argentine financial system.

 

As of the date of issuance of these Condensed interim consolidated financial statements, the capital increase up to 74,000,000 new shares was fully subscribed and paid-in and registered on the public registry of commerce. The capital increase up to 11,099,993 new shares was fully subscribed, paid-in and registered on the public registry of commerce.

 

Additionally, on May 10, the Board of Directors of Banco Macro SA, has established the terms and conditions for the acquisition of its own shares, in accordance with section 64 of Law 26,831 and CNV rules, under the following conditions:

 

(1)Maximum amount to invest: up to 4,500,000

 

(2)Maximum number of shares for own acquisition: up to 4.5% of the capital stock

 

(3)Maximum price to pay for shares: up to Ps. 158 per share

 

(4)Terms in which the acquisition will take place: 40 business days in the República Argentina, beginning from the following day in which the information is published in the Bulletin of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, subject to renewal or extension of the term, which will be informed to investors

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

For further information about the composition of the Bank’s capital stock, see exhibit K “Composition of capital stock” to the condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

30.EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

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

 

To determine the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period the Bank used the number of ordinary shares outstanding at the beginning of the period adjusted, if applicable, by the number of ordinary shares bought back or issued during the period multiplied by the number of days that the shares were outstanding in the period. Note 29 provides a detail of the changes in the Bank’s capital stock.

 

The calculation of basic earnings per share is disclosed in the table of Earnings per share included in the consolidated Statement of Income.

 

Dividends paid and proposed

 

Cash dividends paid during the fiscal years 2017 and 2016 to the shareholders of the Bank amount to 701,476 and 596,254, respectively, which considering the number of shares outstanding to the date of effective payment represented 1.20 and 1.10 pesos per share, respectively.

 

The Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 27, 2018 resolved to distribute cash dividends for 3,348,315, which considering the number of shares outstanding at the date of such resolution, represented 5 pesos per share.

 

31.DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE

 

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

 

Banco Macro SA holds an 8.4020% interest in the capital stock of Sedesa according to the percentages disclosed by Central Bank Communiqué “B” 11681 on March 20, 2018.

 

According to the above mentioned law and decree, all deposits in pesos and foreign currency placed in participating entities in the form of checking accounts, savings accounts, fixed-term deposits or other forms of deposit that the Central Bank may determine from time to time shall be subject to the above described Deposit Guaratee Insurance System, up to the amount of 450 and that meet the requirements provided for in the Decree 540/1995 and other requirements that the regulatory Authority may from time to time determine. On the other hand, the Central Bank provided for the exclusion of the guarantee system, among others, of any deposits made by other financial entities, deposits made by persons related to the Bank and security deposits.

 

32.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the followings Bank´s assets are restricted:

 

Item  03/31/2018   12/31/2017 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities           
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033 used as security in favor of Sedesa (1).   116,908    117,454 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033 securing the regional economies Competitiveness Program – BID loan No. 3174/OC-AR.   104,640    98,541 

· Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos, maturity 06-21-2018 as of March 31, 2018 and maturing 02-21-2018 as of December 31, 2017, for the performance of forward foreign currency transactions.

   48,029    53,059 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Item (contd.)  03/31/2018   12/31/2017 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities (contd.)          

· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinian legislation, maturing 2033, for minimum counterpart required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/13 of the CNV.

   13,952    13,139 
· Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos, maturing 06-21-2018 as of March 31, 2018 and maturity 02-21-2018 as of December 31, 2017, securing the operation through negotiation secured transaction Segment as the main counterparty of the MAE.   9,467    9,647 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033 securing a BID loan of Province of San Juan No. 2763/OC-AR.   9,418    8,869 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinian legislation, maturing 2033 securing the sectorial Credit Program of the Province of San Juan. Production investment financing fund.   9,243    8,704 
· Secured bonds under Presidential Decree No. 1579/2002 as security for a loan received from Banco de Inversión y Comercio Exterior SA (Bice).        4,270 
· Other public and private securities.   25,531    24,160 
Subtotal debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities   337,188    337,843 
           
Other financial assets        
· Sundry debtors – foreclosure within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the City of Buenos Aires for differences on gross turnover tax.   827    827 
Subtotal Other financial assets   827    827 
           
Loans and other financing – non-financial private sector and foreign residents          
           
· Interests derived from contributions made as protector   (2)   114,332    110,848 
Subtotal loans and other financing – non-financial private sector and foreign residents   114,332    110,848 
           
Financial assets delivered as a guarantee          
· Special guarantee checking accounts opened in Central Bank for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities.   4,141,476    4,005,730 
· Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.   564,319    623,491 
· Other guarantee deposits   11,120    13,662 
Subtotal Financial assets delivered as a guarantee   4,716,735    4,642,883 
           
Other non financial assets          
           
· Real property related to a call option sold   115,888    222,023 
Subtotal Other non-financial assets   115,888    222,023 
Total   5,285,150    5,316,754 

 

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

 

(2)In order to keep tax benefits related to these contributions, they must be maintained between two and three years from the date they were made. The same correspond to the following risk funds: Risk fund of Garantizar SGR and Risk fund of Los Grobo SGR as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and Risk fund of Intergarantías SGR and Risk fund of Avaluar SGR as of December 31, 2017.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Additionally, as of December 31, 2016, the amount of restricted assets was 2,987,809.

 

33.TRUST ACTIVITIES

 

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

 

33.1Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

Debt securities include mainly prepayments towards the placement price of trust securities of the financial trusts under public offerings, made by the Bank through underwriting agreements (Consubond, Garbarino, Accicom, Secubono, Mila, Credicuotas Consumo, Credimas, Pvcred, Naldo Lombardi and Agrocap 1). The assets managed for these trusts are mainly related to securitizations of consumer loans. Trust securities are placed once the public offering is authorized by the CNV. Upon expiry of the placement period, once all trust securities have been placed on the market, the Bank recovers the disbursements made, plus an agreed-upon compensation (“underwriting Price”). If after making the best efforts, such trust securities cannot be placed, the Bank (“Underwriter”) will retain the securities subject to underwriting.

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, debt securities and certificates of participation in financial trusts administrated by the Bank for investment purpose, total to 1,047,643, 1,011,828 and 730,672, respectively.

 

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

 

33.2Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SA (subsidiary) of this type of trusts amounted to 69,806, 116,697 and 59,128, respectively.

 

33.3Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Provided there is no noncompliance or delays by debtor in the obligations assumed with the beneficiary, the Trustee shall not execute the guaranty and all excess amounts as to the value of the obligations are reimbursed by the Trustee to the debtor.

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 325,089, 328,268 and 451,569, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

33.4Trusts in which the Bank acts as trustee (management)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, considering the latest available accounting information as of the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 3,212,642, 2,200,840 and 2,117,959, respectively.

 

34.COMPLIANCE WITH CNV STANDARDS

 

34.1Compliance with CNV standards to act in the different agent categories defined by the CNV:

 

34.1.1Operations of Banco Macro SA

 

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

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity exceeds the minimum amount required by this regulation, amounting to 32,000, as well as the minimum counterpart required of 11,000, which the Bank paid-in with government securities as described in Note 32 to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

34.1.2Operations of Banco del Tucumán SA

 

Considering Banco del Tucumán SA’s current operations, and according to the different categories of agents established by CNV General Resolution No. 622, the Bank is registered with this agency under the following agent categories: mutual investment funds placement and distribution agent (ACyD FCI), financial trustee agent (FF) and clearing and settlement agent and trading agent (ALyC and AN – Individual).

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of this Subsidiary exceeds the minimum amount required by this regulation, amounting to 7,875, as well as the minimum counterpart required of 4,750, which the subsidiary paid-in with government securities.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

34.1.3Operations of Macro Securities SA

 

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

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of this Company exceeds the minimum amount required by this regulation, amounting to 15,125, as well as the minimum counterpart required of 7,500, which the Company paid-in with mutual fund units or shares.

 

34.1.4Operations of Macro Fondos Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión SA

 

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

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of this Company exceeds the minimum amount required by this regulation, amounting to 500 plus 100 per each additional Mutual Fund it administers, which the Company paid-in with mutual fund units or shares.

 

34.1.5Operations of Macro Fiducia SA

 

Considering the current operations of this Subsidiary, and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of the General Resolution 622/2013 issued by such agency, the Company is registered with the CNV as Financial Trustee agent and Non-Financial Trustee agent.

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of this Company exceeds the minimum amount required by this regulation, amounting to 6,000, which the Company paid-in with mutual fund units or shares.

 

34.2Documents in custody

 

As a general policy, the Bank delivers for custody to third parties, the documentary support of its aged accounting and management operations, i.e. those whose date is prior to the last fiscal year-end, except for the Inventory Book, in which aging is deemed to include those with a date prior to the two fiscal years ended. In compliance with CNV General Resolution No. 629 requirements, the Bank has placed (i) the Inventory Books for fiscal years ended through December 31, 2015 included, and (ii) certain documentation supporting the economic transactions for fiscal years ended through December 31, 2017, included, under the custody of the following companies: AdeA Administradora de Archivos SA (warehouse located at Ruta 36, km 31.5, Florencio Varela, Province of Buenos Aires) and ADDOC Administración de Documentos SA (warehouse located at Avenida Circunvalación Agustín Tosco with no number, Colectora Sur, between Puente San Carlos and Puente 60 blocks, Province of Córdoba and Avenida Luis Lagomarsino 1750, formerly Ruta 8 Km 51.200, Pilar, Province of Buenos Aires).

 

34.3As depositary of Mutual Funds

 

As of March 31, 2018 Banco Macro SA, in its capacity as Depositary Company, holds in custody the shares in Mutual Funds subscribed by third parties and assets from the following mutual funds:

 

Fund  Number of
Shares
   Equity 
Pionero Pesos   550,190,545    2,027,439 
Pionero Renta Ahorro   2,872,432,643    20,241,369 
Pionero FF   188,163,538    1,065,428 
Pionero Renta   19,467,389    307,679 
Pionero Acciones   24,753,556    571,869 
Pionero Renta Plus   85,628,416    1,431,574 
Pionero Empresas FCI Abierto PYMES   183,657,457    464,625 
Pionero Pesos Plus   130,481,867    291,489 
Pionero Renta Ahorro Plus   759,950,863    1,254,828 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Fund (contd.)  Number of
Shares
   Equity 
Pionero Renta Mixta I   157,800,446    218,378 
Pionero Renta Mixta II   1,056,654,775    1,495,854 
Pionero Ahorro Dólares   379,898,161    7,979,056 
Pionero Renta Global – Clase B   50,000    1,007 
Pionero Renta Fija Dólares   61,253,158    1,301,341 
Argenfunds Renta Pesos   505,847,955    1,180,896 
Argenfunds Renta Argentina   90,534,989    216,931 
Argenfunds Ahorro Pesos   401,094,991    1,468,910 
Argenfunds Renta Privada FCI   168,428,437    560,219 
Argenfunds Abierto Pymes   92,956,744    76,049 
Argenfunds Renta Total   948,866,464    1,318,883 
Argenfunds Renta Flexible   286,053,076    396,041 
Argenfunds Renta Dinámica   78,693    104 
Argenfunds Renta Mixta   44,326,539    61,042 
Argenfunds Renta Global   184,990,624    252,272 
Argenfunds Renta Capital   7,486,483    156,688 
Argenfunds Renta Balanceada   264,892,776    351,739 
Argenfunds Renta Crecimiento   5,341,028    113,194 

 

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

 

The items recognized by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for March 2018 are listed below, indicating the balances as of month-end of the related items:

 

Description  Banco Macro
SA
   Banco del
Tucumán SA
 
Cash and deposits in banks          
Amounts in Central Bank accounts   17,981,678    1,909,982 
Financial assets delivered as guatantee          
Special guarantee accounts with the Central bank   3,850,411    291,065 
Total   21,832,089    2,201,047 

 

36.PENALTIES APPLIED TO THE FINANCIAL ENTITY AND SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS INITIATED BY THE CENTRAL BANK

 

The Central Bank Communiqué “A” 5689 requires banks to disclose in their financial statements certain information regarding summaries and sanctions received from certain regulatory authorities, regardless of the amounts involved and the final conclusions of each cause.

 

Next follows a description of the situation of Banco Macro SA and Banco del Tucumán SA as of March 31, 2018:

 

Banco Macro SA

 

Summary proceedings filed by the Central Bank

 

Criminal foreign exchange regime summary proceedings: No. 6545 dated 09/03/2015.

Reason: Alleged breach of article No. 1 subsections e) and f) of the CFEL and the Central Bank Communiqué “A” 5264, as amended and supplemented, for foreign exchange transactions with a customer without the documentation to support the genuineness of the transaction.

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro S.A and the officer responsible for Foreign Trade and Foreign Exchange (Susana Lerman, José Luis Vejo, Jorge Francisco Scarinci and Horacio Ricardo Javier Sistac, Carlos Daniel Gomez and Oscar Luis Romero).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Status: On 11/11/2015 Banco Macro SA and the individuals accused under the summary proceedings filed their defenses offering evidence and requesting their acquittal. Furthermore, through resolution dated 05/23/2016, the Central Bank decided to dismiss the motion to declare the criminal action no longer enforceable under the statute of limitations filed by Banco Macro SA and the above mentioned individuals. On 05/31/2016 the Bank filed a motion for annulment with a supplementary appeal. On 07/11/2016 the Central bank decided to dismiss such motion for annulment. Against such decision, the Bank filed a motion on 07/15/2016 reserving the right to re-edit the motion to declare the criminal action no longer enforceable under the statute of limitations before the relevant competent National Court of First Instance in Criminal Economic Matters under the situation provided for in section 9 of the CFEL. On 08/09/2016 the Bank filed its memorial due to the closing of the evidentiary stage and on 08/18/2016, filed a motion requesting the retroactive application of the more benign foreign exchange rule. On 04/12/2018 the Bank was served notice of the decision of the Central Bank which, based on the application of the more benign foreign exchange rule, declared its accusation against the individuals involved in the summary proceedings null and void and therefore ordered the closing of the proceedings.

 

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

Reason: deficiencies on the consolidated supervision exercised by the Bank regarding its subsidiaries, with non-compliance of internal controls.

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

Status: pending resolution before the Central Bank. On 04/07/2016, we filed the defenses and evidence. On 05/18/2016 we requested on behalf of the accused Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo the resolution of the motion for lack of standing to be sued. To date this motion is still pending resolution.

 

Penalties imposed by the Central Bank

 

Financial Summary proceedings: No. 1380 dated 03/11/2013.

Reason: Alleged excess in the assets used for guarantee purposes which should have been used for related statutory operation ratios; failure to fulfill with the limitations of deposit increase, lack of veracity in book records, neglect to present the corresponding accounting disclosure of such excess and failures according to Central Bank’s requirements. Penalty amount: 2,000.

Proceeding filed against: former Banco Privado de Inversiones SA, Directors, Supervisory Committee and Corporate Services Manager (Alejandro Manuel Estrada, Raúl Fernandez, Alejandro Carlos Estrada, Eduardo Guillermo Castro, Jorge Norberto Cerrotta, Armando Rogelio Pomar, Carlos Soulé and Baruki Luis Alberto Gonzalez).

Status: On 06/12/2015 the Central Bank passed Judgment No. 527, imposing fines to those responsible. On 06/25/2015 the fine was paid. On 07/10/2015 a direct appeal was filed against such resolution to CNACAF (Court of Appeals in Contentious Administrative Matters). On December 2015, the penalty amount was recovered by the Bank as a result of the guarantee provided by the sellers at the moment of acquisition of the shares of former BPI SA. On September 2015, the appeals were filed with Courtroom II, under case No. 48607/2015 of CNACAF. On 05/10/2016, Courtroom II decided to confirm the penalties imposed by the Central Bank. Upon such decision, the Bank filed an extraordinary appeal that was dismissed by the Courtroom II of the CNACAF on 08/02/2016. On 08/16/2016 a motion for reconsideration of dismissal of appeal was lodged on behalf of the Bank and of Mr. Carlos Soulé before the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice (CSJN) upon rejection of the federal extraordinary appeal, which is still pending to date.

 

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

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

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Status: On 03/02/2015 the Central Bank passed Resolution No. 183/15 imposing fines to the Bank, which were debited from the Bank´s account 00285 on 03/12/2015. On 03/30/2015 a direct appeal was filed with the CNACAF against such resolution. On April 2015 the appeal was presented at Courtroom IV of the CNACAF under No. 19,971/2015. On 06/23/2015 the Court informed the Central Bank about the appeal lodged by Banco Macro. On 07/13/2016 Courtroom IV of the CNACAF sustained the appeal filed by the Bank and annulled the decision imposing the fines to the Bank. The Central Bank filed an extraordinary appeal, which was answered by the Bank on 08/29/2016. On 09/06/2016 Courtroom IV of the CNACAF dismissed Central Bank’s extraordinary appeal. On 09/14/2016 the Central Bank lodged a motion for reconsideration of dismissal of the extraordinary appeal with the CSJN (Argentine Supreme Court of Justice), which is still pending resolution.

 

Penalties imposed by the Financial Information Unit (UIF)

 

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

Reason: Purchase of foreign currency from April 2006 through August 2007. Penalty amount: 718.

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

Status: The UIF passed Resolution No. 72/2011 on 06/09/2011, imposing fines to those responsible. An appeal was lodged with the CNACAF. On 10/31/2016 the Courtroom III decided the following: (i) on the one hand, as to the transactions carried out between 10/11/2006 and 08/22/2007, to declare that the punitive power of the UIF had expired at the time of the summary proceedings, rendering UIF`s Resolution 72/2011 invalid, (ii) on the other hand, as to the transactions performed from 03/05/2007 and from 04/17/2007 through 08/22/2007, to refer these proceedings again to the UIF for a new resolution readjusting the fines imposed on the Bank and Messrs. Juan Pablo Brito Devoto and Luis Carlos Cerolini. Upon such court order, both the UIF and the Bank lodged an extraordinary appeal. Such appeals were rejected by the Court on April 25, 2017. On May 10, 2017 both the Bank and the UIF filed a motion for reconsideration of dismissal of appeal before the Argentine Supreme Court which is still pending resolution.

 

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

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

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

Status: upon notice of the summary proceedings, on 05/08/2015 the Bank filed its defense, offering evidence and requesting its acquittal. On 12/26/2016 the UIF passed Resolution 164/16 imposing fines on those responsible and issuing a favorable decision on the plea of lack of locus standi lodged by Messrs. Carballo and Magnanini. On 01/30/2017 the Bank paid the fine imposed by the UIF, due to the the non-staying effect thereof. On 03/13/2017 a Direct Appeal was filed against such resolution, and the legal action it be decided at Room III of the CNACAF, entitled “Banco Macro S.A. et al vs. UIF on Criminal Code – Law 25246 – Decree 290/07 sect. 25” (Court File No. 13500/2017). This court file is pending resolution of the Courtroom III of the CNACAF.

 

Although the above described penalties do not involve material amounts, as of the date of issuance of the accompanying consolidated Financial Statements, the total amount of monetary penalties received, pending payment due to any appeal lodged by the Bank, amounts to 718 and was recognized according to the Central Bank’s Communiqués “A” 5689 and 5940, as amended and supplemented.

 

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

 

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

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

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

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

 

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

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

Persons subject to summary proceedings: Banco Macro SA, in its capacity as Custody Agent of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds, regular Directors and regular members of the Supervisory Committee (Jorge Horacio Brito, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Jorge Pablo Brito, Marcos Brito, Juan Pablo Brito Devoto, Luis Carlos Cerolini, Federico Pastrana, Carlos Enrique Videla, Alejandro Macfarlane, Guillermo Eduardo Stanley, Constanza Brito, Emmanuel Antonio Alvarez Agis, Alejandro Almarza, Carlos Javier Piazza and Vivian Haydee Stenghele).

Status: on 07/28/2017 the Bank and the persons subject to these summary proceedings were given notice of this action and were given 10 business days to make the relevant filing. On August 11, 2017, the Bank filed its defense requesting the nullity of the accusation, the expiration of the time limit to file the administrative criminal actions and the lack of responsibility of the people subject to these summary proceedings for the acts subject matter of this action since such supervisory obligation is not in accordance with the role of the Custody Agent. On 12/06/2017 the court held the firs preliminary hearing and the summary proceedings turned to be under the analysis of the CNV, who shall decide whether it allows for the production of evidence or directly decides on the merits of the case.

 

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

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

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

Status: on 03/08/2018 the Bank and the persons subject to these summary proceedings filed their defenses. Additionally, the UIF ordered the production of evidence and therefore on 03/28/2018 and 04/03/2018 official information written notices were given to the Central Bank and CNV.

 

Banco del Tucumán SA

 

Summary proceedings filed by the Central Bank

 

Criminal foreign exchange regime summary proceedings: No. 3078 dated 06/24/2008.

Reason: Alleged breach of Section 8 of the Criminal Foreign Exchange Regime Act, for irregularities in US dollar sale transactions of the financial intermediary established in Communiqué “B” 7174.

Proceedings filed against: Banco del Tucumán SA, manager and responsible for Operations, Treasurer and Cashiers (Francisco Carlos Bustamante, Juan Ramón Lemoine, Héctor Gaspar Taranto, Héctor Arnaldo Brito, Ana Carolina De Genova Palomar, Jorge Marcelo Albertinetti, Sergio Fabián Intile, Lorena Natalia Frías and Carla Andrea Rocha).

Status: On 12/29/2011 the Federal Judge No. 1 of Tucumán decided to declare the criminal action expired under the statute of limitations. This decision was appealed on 02/01/2012 by the District Attorney No. 1 of Tucumán. On 07/31/2013 the relevant Court of Appeals sustained such decision and the case was subsequently sent to Room I of the Court of Criminal Appeals in Cassation as a result of a Cassation Appeal filed by the District Attorney. On 05/26/2016 Room I sustained the Cassation Appeal, revoking the decision of the Federal Judge No. 1 in the case in which a new decision shall have to be issued in accordance with the ruling of Room I of the Court of Criminal Appeals in Cassation. As to the events that originated the Criminal Foreign Exchange Summary Proceedings No. 3078, these would be expired under the statute of limitations.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Penalties imposed by the Central Bank

 

Financial summary proceedings: No. 1349 dated 09/07/2012.

Reason: Alleged breach of the provisions of Communiqué “A” 3054, OPRAC 1-476, Exhibit, Article 2, section 2.1 and Article 3, section 3.1.2.; and Communiqué “A” 4798, OPRAC 1-613, Exhibit, Article 4, section 4.1., regarding the financing to the Non-Financial Public Sector, for the acquisition of secured loans without the appropriate authorization by the Central Bank. Penalty amount: 1,440.

Proceedings filed against: Banco del Tucumán SA and the members of the Board of Directors (Jorge Horacio Brito, Luis Carlos Cerolini, Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo, Jorge Pablo Brito, Claudio Alejandro Cerezo and Waldo Camilo López)

Status: On 03/12/2014 the Central Bank issued Res. 149/14 applying the fine. On 03/19/2014 such fine was debited from the account number 00060 of the Bank. On 04/08/2014 the Bank filed a direct appeal against the resolution of the SEFyC, on behalf of the Bank and of the individuals involved in the summary proceedings, before the CNACAF, who sustained Resolution 149/14. On 11/14/2014 the Bank filed an extraordinary appeal for arbitrariness of the decision issued by the Court of Appeals. On 02/18/2015 Room III of the National and Federal Court of Appeals (CNAF for its acronym in Spanish language) dismissed the Extraordinary Appeal filed by the Bank with court costs. On 02/26/2015 the Bank lodged a motion for reconsideration of dismissal of the Extraordinary Appeal, which is still pending to date.

 

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

 

37.CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

 

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

 

Corporate Bonds  Original value         Residual face
value as of
03/31/2018
   03/31/2018   12/31/2017 
Subordinated Resettable – Class A  USD400,000,000    (a.1)   USD 400,000,000    8,257,754    7,565,759 
Non-subordinated – Class B  USD300,000,000    (a.2)   USD300,000,000    4,913,044    4,712,216 
Total                  13,170,798    12,277,975 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2016, the recorded amount related to these corporate bonds was 6,376,537.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

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

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2016 the Bank had recorded 1,684,636, related to Non-subordinated Corporate Bonds – Class 2, for a face value of USD 150,000,000.

 

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

 

Moreover, on April 27, 2018, the Shareholder´s Meeting resolved to increase the maximum amount of the Global Program for the Issuance of Corporate Bonds for a face value from USD 1,500,000,000 to USD 2,500,000,000 or an equal amount in other currencies, according to the Board of Directors opportunely determines.

 

38.ACCOUNTING ITEMS OUTSIDE THE BALANCE SHEET

 

In addition to the expressed in Note 7, the Bank recognizes different transactions outside its balance sheet, pursuant to the Central Bank standards.

 

As of March 31, 2018, December 31, 2017 and 2016, the main balances outside the Bank’s Balance sheet include the preferred and non-preferred guarantees received from customers, under the applicable rules in force in this matter, to secure loans transactions and other financing, the value of which totals 40,001,709, 39,247,291 and 22,116,120, respectively; the custody of government and private bonds and other assets held by third parties, the value of which totals 112,668,848, 82,906,533 and 51,936,124, respectively; checks already deposited and pending clearance amount to 1,059,936, 1,266,306 and 1,134,949, respectively and outstanding checks not yet paid amount to 2,156,680, 2,032,128 and 1,852,989, respectively.

 

39.TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

c)On February 20, 2018, the AFIP required the Bank to amend the returns in connection with Employer’s Contributions for the period between November, 2012 to December, 2016, or otherwise explain the reasons why it had applied the tax rate set forth in Section 2b) of Presidential Decree No. 814/01 (text as per Section 9 of Law No. 25,453). On March 14, 2018, the Bank submitted a detailed explanation of the grounds supporting its position. As of the date hereof, the Bank has not received an answer from AFIP. In the understanding of the bank´s management and its tax and legal advisors, no amount for Employer’s Contributions should be claimed for the indicated periods.

 

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

 

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

 

Moreover, the Bank is also subject to three lawsuits filed with consumers’ associations for the same purpose: a) Adecua v. Banco Macro on ordinary proceedings, File No. 20495/2007, pending with Commercial Court No. 26 in and for the City of Buenos Aires, Clerk’s Office No. 52; b) Damnificados Financieros Asociación Civil Para Su Defensa et al v. Banco Macro on summary proceedings, File No. 37729/2007, pending with Commercial Court No. 26 in and for the City of Buenos Aires, Clerk’s Office No. 52; c) Unión de Usuarios y Consumidores v. Nuevo Banco Bisel on ordinary proceedings, File No. 44704/2008, pending with Commercial Court No. 26 in and for the City of Buenos Aires, Clerk’s Office No. 52.

 

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

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal advisors consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the above mentioned proceedings other than those disclosed in the accompanying Financial Statements.

 

40.RESTRICTION ON EARNINGS DISTRIBUTION

 

a)According to Central Bank regulations, 20% of income for the year plus/less prior-year adjustments and less accumulated losses as for the prior year-end, if any, should be allocated to the Legal Reserve.

 

b)Pursuant to 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 a single and definitive payment. For this purpose, income to be considered in each year will result from adding dividends or earnings from other corporations not computed in the calculation of those earnings in the same tax period(s) to the earnings determined under application of Income Tax Law, and deducting the tax paid for the tax period(s) in which the earnings, or the related proportional amount, being distributed were generated. This withholding shall not be applicable to earnings distributions payable in the fiscal years beginning as of January 1, 2018.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

c)Through Communiqué “A” 6464, the Central Bank establishes the general procedure to distribute earnings. According to that procedure, earnings may only be distributed if certain circumstances are met such as no records of financial assistance from the Central Bank due to illiquidity or shortages in payments of minimum capital or minimum cash requirement deficiencies and not being subject to the provisions of sections 34 and 35 bis of the Financial Entities Act (sections dealing with tax payment and restructuring agreements and reorganization of the Bank), among other conditions listed in the abovementioned communiqué that must be met.

 

In addition, profits may only be distributed to the extent there are positive results, after deducting, on a non-accounting basis, from retained earnings and earnings reserves – other for future distribution of profits, (i) the amounts of the legal and other earnings reserves which are mandatory, (ii) all debit balances of each one of the accounting items recognized in “Other Comprehensive Income”, (iii) the income derived of the revaluation of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and investment property, (iv) the positive net difference between the amortized cost and the fair value of government debt instruments and/or monetary regulation instruments issued by the Central Bank for those instruments recognized at amortized cost, (v) the adjustments identified by the Superintendency of Financial and Exchange Entities of the Central Bank or by the independent external auditor and that have not been recognized in the accounting records and (vi) certain franchises granted by the Central Bank. Additionally, no profit distributions shall be made out of the profit originated as a result of the first-time application of the IFRS, which profit shall be included as a special reserve, the amount of which as of March 31, 2018 is 3,475,669 and is recognized in Retained Earnings.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

In compliance with the above expressed, and in accordance with the distribution approved by the General Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 27, 2018, the Bank applied 1,877,754 to increase its Legal reserve and 7,511,017 to increase the other earnings reserved for future earnings distribution. Furthermore, the above mentioned Shareholders’ Meeting resolved to make a earnings distribution as cash dividends of 3,348,315. Dividends were made available and paid on May 15, 2018.

 

41.CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TRANSPARENCY POLICY

 

As financial institutions, the activities of Banco Macro SA and Banco del Tucumán SA are governed by the Financial Entities Act No. 21,526, as supplementary, and the regulations issued by the Central Bank. Moreover, they adhere to the good banking practices laid out in Central Bank Communiqué “A” 5201 (Financial Entities Corporate Governance Guidelines) as supplementary.

 

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

 

Through General Resolution No. 622/13, the CNV established the minimum contents of the Corporate Governance Code, adding notions of good corporate governance to corporate management as guidelines or recommendations that seek to provide transparency thereto. The CNV does not require that the recommendations be implemented, although it does require that the Bank explain the reasons why it decided not to adopt the good practices described in such resolution by publishing a document called Corporate Governance Explanatory Report together with the Annual Report to the Shareholders for the fiscal year; the report is available on the Bank’s website and on that of such enforcement agency.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

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

 

The main guidelines under the Central Bank standards contemplated in the revised text “Financial Entities Corporate Governance Guidelines”, as supplementary, are as follows:

 

·Ownership structure

 

As of March 31, 2018, the Bank’s shareholders are:

 

FULL NAME/ CORPORATE NAME  Participating
Interest
   Voting
Interest
 
Brito Jorge Horacio   16.58    18.54 
Carballo Delfín Jorge Ezequiel   16.68    18.37 
ANSES FGS Law No. 26425   27.49    25.77 
Grouped shareholders (Local Stock Exchanges)   5.21    5.42 
Grouped shareholders (Foreign stock exchanges)   34.04    31.90 

 

On the other hand, the shareholders of Banco del Tucumán SA are:

 

FULL NAME/ CORPORATE NAME  Participating
Interest
   Voting
Interest
 
Banco Macro SA   89.93%   89.93%
Government of the Province of Tucumán   10.00%   10.00%
Others   0.07%   0.07%

 

·Board of Directors and Senior Management

 

The Bank’s Board of Directors is currently made up of 13 regular members. Members are renewed by thirds and the appointed Directors remain in office for three fiscal years. In the fiscal year 2016 particularly, due to the reorganization of the Board, some of them were appointed for shorter periods. Directors are nominated and appointed by the Shareholders’ Meeting. Once elected, the Central Bank must confirm the designation of the Directors, expressly authorizing them to accept the designation, pursuant to the terms as to experience and knowledge, contained in the rules CREFI 2-Creation, Operation and Expansion –XV- Financial Entities Authorities.

 

The Board of Directors of Banco del Tucumán S.A. in turn is composed of five members. Members are renewed by thirds and the appointed Directors remain in office for three fiscal years. Directors are nominated and appointed by the Shareholders’ Meeting.

 

The Bank features a General Assistant Manager, who supervises 16 departments.

Directors should be morally suitable, experienced and knowledgeable in the banking business and meet the requirements established in the effective regulations.

 

Compliance with these requirements is assessed when the Shareholders’ Meeting appoints the directors and on a regular basis during their term of office.

 

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

 

Senior Management is directed by a General Manager designated by the Board and includes as well officers reporting directly to the general manager, as well as officers of three staff areas reporting directly to the Board.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

·Committees

 

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

 

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

 

Branches

 

The Bank has a broad network of branches throughout the entire country, featuring as of March 31, 2018, 420 branches of Banco Macro SA and 34 branches of Banco del Tucumán SA.

 

Subsidiaries

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Business lines

 

The Bank’s business lines and transactions with trusts are mentioned in Notes 1 and 33, respectively.

 

·Incentive practices

 

The Bank has a personnel incentives system based on the identification of officers’ “outstanding performance”, which is understood to be their contribution in connection with the results obtained and their manner of managing the business.

 

The Incentives Committee is in charge of ensuring for the financial incentives for personnel system to be consistent with the culture, the objectives, the business in the long term, the strategy and the control environment of the Bank, and the prudent assumption of risks. The Incentives Committee is the body responsible for approving the Compensation Policy (Wages, Salaries and Variable Incentives), as well as any reviews it may require.

 

The Incentives System in place is based on assessing personal competence and performance associated with the compliance of non-related organizational goals to be compensated based on extraordinary profit targets or direct financial achievement. The system is also adjusted according to the objective premise of generating sustained revenues (on a sustainable basis), thus, when establishing the total amount of compensation with regard to income (loss) for the year, extraordinary income is not taken into account. Finally, note that the system only provides for cash compensation.

 

On the other hand, the Compensation Policy also includes a specific chapter regarding how remuneration is set and adjusted. In this case, the idea is to compensate personnel by ensuring performance recognition, internal equity, external competitiveness, productivity, efficiency and added value, finding an appropriate point of equilibrium with the business’s economic capacity and consistency in the long term.

 

The following aspects are taken into consideration:

 

-the complexity of the positions, their contribution to the organization’s strategy and the professional development attained by the employee;

 

-employees with enhanced performance in achieving their goals and assuming greater responsibilities; and

 

-levels of remuneration that are competitive in comparison to market levels.

 

·Codes of ethics and conduct

 

The Bank adheres to the best practices and requires that all its employees act according to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity in all aspects of their activities.

 

In addition, compliance with its Code of Conduct and other policies and procedures governing employee conduct is considered to be essential. Moreover, the Code of Ethics for Directors and officers is supplemental to the Bank’s Code of Conduct.

 

Furthermore, it was implemented for Banco Macro and its material Subsidiaries, a new contact channel for the “Ethical Line of Grupo Macro”, which is managed by an external third party, ensuring compliance with the three guiding principles of this kind of reporting channels: anonymity, confidentiality and transparency. Reports can be filed through different means or channels such as the telephone, web, mail, fax and in person. There is more information on this regard in the website www.macro.com.ar, by clicking on the Ethics and Transparency Line link.

 

·Role of financial agent

 

The Bank acts as financial agent in the Provinces of Misiones, Salta and Jujuy. In addition, the controlled entity, Banco del Tucumán SA, acts as financial agent of the Province of Tucumán and the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

·Transactions with related parties – Policy on conflict of interest

 

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

 

As established by law (Argentine Business Company Law No. 19550), specific applicable regulations (Capital Markets Law, as supplementary), professional accounting standards (Technical Resolution No. 21) and best practice recommendations, the Bank reports on the transactions with related parties in notes to the financial statements. Such transactions are carried out under usual market conditions. See also Note 12 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

·Public information

 

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

 

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

 

Within the framework of the Corporate Governance policy, the Board of Directors of the Bank resolved the creation of a Risk Management Committee and appointed a Head of Integral Risk Management.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Integral Risk Management

 

The Integral Risk Management area is formed by the Compliance Department and the Risk Management Department, in charge of the Financial Risk, Credit Risk and Operating and Technology Risk areas.

 

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

 

·Stress tests

 

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

 

·Economic Capital Calculation

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The essential elements of the capital evaluation include:

 

-Policies and proceedings ensuring the risk management process.

 

-A process connecting economic capital with risk level.

 

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

 

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

 

The Bank actively uses guarantees to mitigate its credit risk.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Excessive risk concentration:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Minimum capital requirements:

 

The table below shows the minimum capital requirements measured on a consolidated basis, effective for the month of March 2018, together with the integration thereof (computable equity) as of the end of such month:

 

Description  03/31/2018 
Minimum capital requirements   16,090,112 
Computable equity   53,639,084 
Capital surplus   37,548,972 

 

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

 

Credit Risk

 

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

 

In order to manage and control the credit risk, the Bank establishes limits regarding the amount of risk it is willing to accept, so as to monitor the indicators with respect to such limits.

 

The Board of Directors approves the Bank’s credit policy and credit assessment in order to provide a framework for the creation of businesses to attain an adequate correlation between the risk assumed and profitability. The Bank has procedure manuals that contain guidelines, the compliance with current regulations and the prescribed limits. Such manuals are aimed at achieving the following goals:

 

§Achieving an adequate portfolio segmentation by type of customer and by economic sector;

 

§Boosting the use of the risk analysis and assessment tools that best adjust to the customer’s profile;

 

§Setting consistent standards for granting loans, following conservative parameters based on the customer’s solvency, cash flows and profitability in the case of companies, and revenues and equity in the case of individuals;

 

§Setting limits to individual powers for granting loans depending on the amount, promoting the existence of specific committees that, according to their sphere of competence, will be in charge of defining assistance levels;

 

§Optimizing the quality of risks assumed, having appropriate guarantees according to the loan term and the level for the risk involved; and

 

§Monitoring the loan portfolio and the level of customers’ compliance permanently.

 

Credit risk management implies the existence of a structure having the necessary characteristics to achieve the organizational goals in all stages of the credit cycle: admission, follow-up, monitoring and recovery.

 

The risk assessment process varies depending on whether it’s about Corporate Banking customers or Consumerl Banking customers.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

For the assessment of customers of the Corporate Banking segment, the Bank features different systems and methods involving several responsible levels and which become more complex according to the magnitude of the transactions, as to amounts and type of assistance, weighted by terms and existing coverage.

 

When transactions exceed in amount the authorization instances by delegated powers or through the decentralized risk applications/systems, ratings are approved at Credit Committees. The powers vested on the different decision-making bodies are continuously reviewed, in order to adjust them to the number of transactions the Bank faces and optimize the credit risk rating.

 

The risk analysis of assistance discussed in Credit Committees is performed at the Corporate Risk Management Department: specialized risk analysts prepare separate Risk Reports per client or Economic Group, which serves to support the credit decisions made by Committee members.

 

Risk reports include –at least- information regarding the application of the loans and their repayment source, debtor’s historical and current behavior and the economic group to which debtor belongs; debtor’s repayment capacity based on debtor’s cash flows; the guarantees that shall secure the obligations, the ownership situation of such collaterals, enforcement possibilities and their sensibility to changes in the economy; the market in which debtor operates and debtor’s position; debtor’s equity, economic and financial position and debtor’s possibility to access to loans.

 

The resolutions of the Committees include the terms and conditions applicable to the assistance regarding amount, currency, terms, coverage with guarantees, follow-up provisions, etc. Committee decisions are based on debtor’s risk of non-performance and only on secondary basis on debtor’s equity and risk mitigating factors of the transaction.

 

Credit risk assessment for Consumer Banking customers, assessment systems are based mainly on a qualification score and certain maximum indebtedness and installment/income relationship rules.

 

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

 

The Bank features processes to detect interrelated debtor groups that must be considered as a single customer (economic groups) and to group risk exposures with the same debtor or counterparty in different credit facilities.

 

Before credit rating approval, the Bank performs a series of controls in order to mitigate related credit risks, as well as to conform the transactions to the regulatory framework of technical relationships.

 

The Bank features a formal, strong and well-defined process to manage loans experiencing any problem. Proceedings vary according to the type of portfolio and the delinquency status.

 

To mitigate credit risk, the Bank requests the granting of guarantees on the agreed financing. A particular area of the Credit Risk Management Department is responsible for the administration of all guarantees received by the Bank, as well as of the periodic evaluation and update of the value thereof, in order to monitor the quality of risk mitigants.

 

Classification of debtors:

 

As general classification and allowance policy, the Bank adheres to the rules issued by the Central Bank on this matter, which provide for the classification of debtors, grouping levels in decreasing order of quality, in direct relation to the uncollectibility risk derived from different situations.

 

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

 

The basic criterion to classify the commercial loans portfolio is the future payment capacity of customer’s financial commitments. Banco Macro reviews the classification of customers included in this portfolio respecting the minimum regularity established by the Central Bank, which provides as general rule an annual review of such classification, growing to a semi-annual or quarterly frequency based on the increasing order of the debt.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

On the total debt of each customer at the end of the month, the Bank applies the following minimum allowance rates, based on the classification level allocated to customer:

 

Debtor’s category  With Preferred B
Collateral
   Without Preferred
Collateral
 
1 – Normal Situation / Performing – Assistance w/ Pref. A Collateral   1%   1%
2 - a) Under observation   3%   5%
2 - b) Under negotiation or with refinancing agreements   6%   12%
3 – With trouble   12%   25%
4 – With high risk of insolvency   25%   50%
5 – Irrecoverable   50%   100%
6 – Irrecoverable according with Central Bank standars   100%   100%

 

For the classification of commercial portfolio customers with debts of up to AR $5 million, the Central Bank authorizes the Bank to follow a simplified method comparable to the consumer loan portfolio, based on days of arrears:

 

Classification levels (1)   Arrears
1 – Normal   Up to 31 days
2 – Low risk   Up to 90 days
3 – Medium risk   Up to 180 days
4 – High risk   Up to 1 year
5 – Irrecoverable   More than a year

 

(1)The criterion defined to classify customers in Level 6 of the commercial portfolio also applies to the commercial portfolio comparable to consumer loans.

 

On the total debt of each customer at the end of the month, the Bank shall apply the following minimum provisioning levels, based on the classification level allocated to customer:

 

Debtor category  With Preferred B
Collateral
   Without Preferred
Collateral
 
1 – Normal Situation / Performing – Assistance w/ Pref. A Collateral   1%   1%
2 – Low risk   3%   5%
3 – Medium risk   12%   25%
4 – High risk   25%   50%
5 – Irrecoverable   50%   100%
6 - Irrecoverable according with Central Bank standars   100%   100%

 

For consumer loan portfolio, the classification criterion is objective and based on the highest level of arrears verified per customer. The Central Bank defines classification levels according to the days of arrears recorded at the end of the month. Notwithstanding the above, the Bank applies a more conservative criterion for irrecoverable loans, since it includes in such category all consumer loan portfolio having more than 250 days of arrears:

 

Classification levels (1)   Arrears for the
Central Bank
  Arrears for the Bank
1 – Normal   Up to 31 days   Up to 31 days
2 – Low risk   Up to 90 days   Up to 90 days
3 – Medium risk   Up to 180 days   Up to 180 days
4 – High risk   Up to 1 year   Up to 250 days
5 – Irrecoverable   More than a year   More than 250 days

 

(1)The criterion defined to classify customers in Level 6 of the commercial portfolio also applies to the consumer loan portfolio.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

On the total debt of each customer at the end of the month, the Bank shall apply the following minimum provisioning levels, based on the classification level allocated to customer:

 

Debtor category  With Preferred B
Collateral
   Without Preferred
Collateral
 
1 - Normal Sit – Assistance w/ Pref A Collateral   1%   1%
2 – Low risk   3%   5%
3 – Medium risk   12%   25%
4 – High risk   25%   50%
5 – Irrecoverable   50%   100%
6 - Irrecoverable according with Central Bank standars   100%   100%

 

Additional allowance policy:

 

Pursuant to the Bank’s commitment to keep an adequate coverage of allowances on the loan portfolio, the Bank performs periodic reviews of the portfolio situation and of the Allowance Policy, applying –to the extent the Board deems appropriate- provisioning criteria exceeding the regulatory minimum allowances.

 

Even taking into account the temporary exception under Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114, the quantification of accounting allowances tends to converge towards Expected Credit Loss (IFRS) criteria, since it is principally based on the recognition of expected losses on the basis of the consideration of the events that affect debtor’s credit risk at the time of the analysis thereof (among them, changes in the economic environment and the estimated behavior of the portfolio according to such environment), instead of waiting for such loss to gradually grow as the number of days in arrears increase.

 

Portfolio quality

 

The Bank presents in Exhibit B “Classification of loans and other financing by situation and collateral received” to the accompanying financial statements, a breakdown of loans and other financing in classification levels and collateral received.

 

In addition, the table below shows the analysis by aging of performing loans in arrears (in days):

 

03/31/2018                    
   Delinquent, performing 
Portfolio Type  0 to 31   From 32 to 90   From 91 to 180   From 181 to 360   Over 360 
Commercial loans   99.3%   0.6%   0.1%   0.0%   0.0%
Comparable loans   99.7%   0.3%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%
Consumer loans   100.0%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%
Total   99.7%   0.3%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%

 

12/31/2017                    
   Delinquent, performing 
Portfolio Type  0 to 31   From 32 to 90   From 91 to 180   From 181 to 360   Over 360 
Commercial loans   99.5%   0.5%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%
Comparable loans   99.9%   0.1%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%
Consumer loans   100.0%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%
Total   99.8%   0.2%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

12/31/2016                    
   Delinquent, performing 
Portfolio Type  0 to 31   From 32 to 90   From 91 to 180   From 181 to 360   Over 360 
Commercial loans   99.5%   0.4%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%
Comparable loans   99.9%   0.1%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%
Consumer loans   100.0%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%
Total   99.8%   0.2%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%

 

The following is an analysis of the Bank’s financial assets by activity before and after considering the guarantees received:

 

Banco Macro SA (Consolidated Information)

 

   Gross exposure
as of
03/31/2018
   Net exposure
as of
03/31/2018 (3)
   Gross exposure
as of
12/31/2017
   Net exposure
as of
12/31/2017 (3)
 
TOTAL PORTFOLIO (1+2+3)   152,271,453    129,011,099    136,585,709    115,473,070 
1.PUBLIC SECTOR   1,896,926    1,896,926    1,898,650    1,898,617 
2.FINANCIAL SECTOR   4,081,762    4,081,762    3,551,991    3,551,991 
3.PRIVATE SECTOR   146,292,765    123,032,411    131,135,068    110,022,462 
CROPS, CATTLE AND OTHER AGRICULATURAL ACTIVITIES   11,966,313    5,961,787    10,997,119    5,329,584 
1-Crops   7,623,312    3,516,104    7,115,429    3,265,844 
2-Stockbreeding   2,775,049    1,679,418    2,634,672    1,581,600 
3-Other activities (1)   1,567,952    766,265    1,247,018    482,140 
                     
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY   24,582,901    20,663,058    20,051,179    15,984,242 
1-Production of food, beverage and dairy products   6,976,892    5,290,046    6,319,006    4,595,337 
2-Production of oil and fat   2,156,799    2,119,986    1,135,045    1,090,790 
3-Chemical and Pharmaceutical   2,520,627    2,335,847    1,136,218    933,604 
4-Metallurgical   3,219,672    2,944,495    3,365,248    3,089,637 
5- Other industries (1)   9,708,911    7,972,684    8,095,662    6,274,874 
                     
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES   12,660,329    8,997,282    10,946,278    7,161,135 
1-Wholesale   6,239,926    4,078,848    6,036,460    3,745,140 
2-Retail   5,054,575    3,931,829    3,434,122    2,341,145 
3-Other activities (1)   1,365,828    986,605    1,475,696    1,074,850 
                     
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES   5,657,548    4,346,535    6,495,115    5,232,475 
PERSONAL SERVICIES   3,583,816    3,231,459    3,206,833    2,884,642 
TRANSPORT ACTIVITIES   2,707,321    1,126,312    2,830,378    1,197,000 
INVIDIDUALS   73,678,872    68,774,380    66,409,575    63,283,416 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

   Gross exposure
as of
03/31/2018
   Net exposure
as of
03/31/2018 (3)
   Gross exposure
as of
12/31/2017
   Net exposure
as of
12/31/2017 (3)
 
EXPLOTATION OF MINES AND QUARRIES   3,008,460    2,929,026    3,015,318    2,938,138 
FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION AND INSURANCE SERVICES   1,875,526    1,781,419    796,761    665,613 
OTHER INDUSTRIES (2)   6,571,679    5,221,153    6,386,508    5,346,217 

 

Banco Macro SA (Separate Information)

 

   Gross exposure
as of
03/31/2018
   Net exposure
as of
03/31/2018 (3)
   Gross exposure
as of
12/31/2017
   Net exposure
as of
12/31/2017 (3)
 
TOTAL PORTFOLIO (1+2+3)    140,369,255    117,844,898    125,749,816    105,274,577 
1.PUBLIC SECTOR    1,890,311    1,890,311    1,891,922    1,891,922 
2.FINANCIAL SECTOR    4,833,961    4,833,961    4,472,531    4,472,531 
3.PRIVATE SECTOR    133,644,983    111,120,626    119,385,363    98,910,124 
CROPS, CATTLE AND OTHER AGRICULATURAL ACTIVITIES   11,793,197    5,868,572    10,804,946    5,231,228 
1-Crops   7,455,968    3,425,464    6,929,132    3,170,018 
2-Stockbreeding   2,769,277    1,676,843    2,628,796    1,579,070 
3-Other activities (1)   1,567,952    766,265    1,247,018    482,140 
                     
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY   24,505,740    20,647,368    19,963,210    15,965,715 
1-Production of food, beverage and dairy products   6,913,839    5,286,398    6,250,423    4,593,501 
2-Production of oil and fat   2,156,799    2,119,986    1,135,045    1,090,790 
3-Chemical and Pharmaceutical   2,515,501    2,331,109    1,129,495    927,709 
4-Metallurgical   3,216,681    2,941,819    3,362,773    3,087,549 
5- Other industries (1)   9,702,920    7,968,056    8,085,474    6,266,166 
                     
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES   12,505,310    8,876,930    10,786,084    7,039,176 
1-Wholesale   6,176,348    4,037,752    5,971,095    3,703,950 
2-Retail   4,988,573    3,874,945    3,375,120    2,292,125 
3-Other activities (1)   1,340,389    964,233    1,439,869    1,043,101 
                     
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES   5,473,872    4,185,622    6,364,801    5,127,408 
PERSONAL SERVICIES   3,531,490    3,195,075    3,152,346    2,847,824 
TRANSPORT ACTIVITIES   2,661,996    1,096,502    2,706,116    1,163,227 
INVIDIDUALS   61,867,733    57,478,426    55,492,905    52,728,339 
EXPLOTATION OF MINES AND QUARRIES   3,007,097    2,927,663    3,013,045    2,935,865 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

   Gross exposure
as of
03/31/2018
   Net exposure
as of
03/31/2018 (3)
   Gross exposure
as of
12/31/2017
   Net exposure
as of
12/31/2017 (3)
 
FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION AND INSURANCE SERVICES   1,779,672    1,661,233    690,247    559,099 
OTHER INDUSTRIES (2)   6,518,876    5,183,235    6,411,663    5,312,243 

 

(1)Includes activities representing less than 1% of total financing.
(2)Includes the economic sectors representing less than 1% of total financing.
(3)The result of deducting from “Gross Exposure” the amounts of Guarantees Received for the financing facilities and other improvements received.

 

Determination of maximum exposure to credit risk

 

The table below shows the determination of the maximum exposure from the Bank’s financing assets by type of assets.

 

Banco Macro SA (Consolidated Information)  Gross
maximum
exposure as of
03/31/2018
   Net maximum
exposures as
of 03/31/2018 (1)
   Gross
maximum
exposure as of
12/31/2017
   Net maximum
exposures as
of 12/31/2017 (1)
 
Financial assets measured at fair value   35,213,251    35,212,251    38,611,704    38,611,704 
Financial assets measured at amortized cost   38,060,057    38,060,057    44,353,161    44,353,161 
Derivative financial assets   4,562    4,562    8,228    8,228 
Loans and other financing   147,618,804    107,758,738    132,657,534    93,550,339 

 

Banco Macro SA (Separatel Information)  Gross
maximum
exposure as of
03/31/2018
   Net maximum
exposures as
of 03/31/2018 (1)
   Gross
maximum
exposure as of
12/31/2017
   Net maximum
exposures as
of 12/31/2017 (1)
 
Financial assets measured at fair value   33,331,291    33,331,291    36,847,646    36,847,646 
Financial assets measured at amortized cost   33,871,110    33,871,110    40,537,547    40,537,547 
Derivative financial assets   4,532    4,532    7,664    7,664 
Loans and other financing   135,956,101    97,203,546    122,173,846    84,033,984 

 

(1)The result of deducting from “Gross Exposure” the amounts of Guarantees Received for the financing facilities and other improvements received.

 

In turn, Exhibit R “Value correction for credit losses – Allowance for uncollectibility risk” to the accompanying Condensed consolidated interim financial statements shows the allowances for uncollectibility risk at the beginning and at the end of the year, disclosing as well increases, reversals and charge off.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Collateral and other credit improvements

 

The table below shows the types of guarantees received:

 

   Fair Value 
Consolidated Information  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Pledges on time deposits   418,093    442,585    523,568 
Deferred payment cheques   3,620,372    4,080,323    2,268,792 
Mortgage on real property   12,660,085    10,055,974    5,260,024 
Pledges on vehicles and machinery   4,243,673    4,244,951    2,303,932 
Pledges on personal property   602,829    757,750    547,744 
Derivative financial assets             159,837 
Other   18,456,657    19,665,708    11,052,223 
Total   40,001,709    39,247,291    22,116,120 

 

   Fair Value 
Separate Information  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Pledges on time deposits   412,843    438,434    520,570 
Deferred payment cheques   3,483,441    3,943,307    2,046,263 
Mortgage on real property   12,044,232    9,555,511    5,050,023 
Pledges on vehicles and machinery   4,165,930    4,160,059    2,232,668 
Pledges on personal property   602,829    757,750    547,744 
Derivative financial assets             159,837 
Other   18,043,280    19,284,801    10,704,000 
Total   38,752,555    38,139,862    21,261,105 

 

Liquidity Risk

 

Liquidity risk is defined as the risk of imbalances occurring between marketable assets and payable liabilities (“mismatches” between payments and collections) that could affect the Bank's ability to meet all of its current and future financial obligations, taking into consideration the different currencies and settlement terms of its rights and obligations, without incurring significant losses.

 

The Bank features policies regarding liquidity, the purpose of which is to manage liquidity efficiently, optimizing cost and diversification of funding sources, and maximizing the profit from placements through prudent management that ensures the necessary funds to allow the continuity of transactions and compliance with the rules and regulations in force.

 

In order to reduce the liquidity risk deriving from the uncertainty that the Bank may be exposed to with respect to its capacity to honor the financial commitments assumed with its customers in due time and manner, a policy has been established, the main aspects of which are as follows:

 

Assets: a high-liquidity assets portfolio will be maintained to cover at least 25% of total liabilities, comprising deposits, the corporate bonds issued by the Bank, the repo agreements taken and the financial and interbank loans borrowed.

 

Liabilities: to minimize the unintended effects of illiquidity, deriving from the possible withdrawal of deposits and the repayment of interbank loans taken. For this purpose, the Bank has implemented the following policies, the follow-up and control of which are under the charge of the Assets and Liabilities Committee:

 

a)Giving priority to the attraction of retail deposits in order to have an atomized portfolio, avoiding the risk of concentrating the portfolio in a few investors. The level of retail deposits is expected to be at least 50% of total deposits.

 

b)The interest held in time deposit portfolio of institutional investors (foreign investors, mutual funds, insurance companies and pension fund managers) shall not exceed 15% of total liabilities.

 

c)The certificates of deposit taken shall not exceed 5% of total time deposit, or a fixed amount determined by the Bank.

 

d)No investor may have time deposit for an amount exceeding 10% of the total deposits portfolio.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

e)Finally, financial and interbank loans borrowed may not exceed 20% of total liabilities. No institution can exceed 50% of such limit.

 

In addition, the Bank implemented a series a risk measurement and control tools, including the regular monitoring of liquidity gaps, separated by currency, as well as different liquidity ratios, included “bi-monetary liquidity ratio”, “LCR” and “NSFR”, among others.

 

The Executive Risk Management Department regularly monitors compliance of the different levels set by the Board of Directors in relation to liquidity risk, which include minimum levels of liquidity, maximum concentration levels allowed by type of deposit and by type of customer, among others.

 

The Bank features policies regarding liquidity, the purpose of which is to manage liquidity efficiently, optimizing cost and diversification of funding sources, and maximizing the profit from placements through prudent management that ensures the necessary funds to allow the continuity of transactions and compliance with the rules and regulations in force.

 

In the event of a liquidity crisis, the Bank has a contingency plan with the following actions:

 

a)Sale of high-liquidity assets;

 

b)Repo agreements with the Central Bank with assets issued thereby, which are held in the Bank’s portfolio;

 

c)Limiting any new credit assistance; and

 

d)Requesting financial assistance from the Central Bank in the event of illiquidity. Current Central Bank rules set forth the criteria to grant financial assistance to financial institutions in the event of illiquidity problems.

 

The following table shows the liquidity ratios during the fiscal years 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015, which arise from dividing net liquid assets, made up of cash and cash equivalents, by total deposits.

 

   2018   2017   2016   2015 
December, 31   42.80%   47.00%   45.68%   42.75%
average   44.80%   46.20%   45.92%   40.39%
max   49.25%   51.90%   53.69%   45.16%
min   42.23%   40.84%   39.61%   36.26%

 

The Bank discloses in Exhibit D “Breakdown of loans and other financing by terms” and Exhibit I “Breakdown of financial liabilities by residual terms” to the accompanying Condensed consolidated interim financial statements the breakdown by contractual maturity, of financial assets and liabilities, respectively.

 

Market Risk

 

Market risk is defined as the possibility of suffering losses in positions on and off the Bank's balance sheet as a result of the adverse fluctuations in the market prices of different assets.

 

Market risks arise from interest rate, currency and price positions, all of which are exposed to general and specific market changes and changes in the price volatility such as interest rates, credit margins, foreign currency exchange rates and prices of shares and securities, among others.

 

The Bank determines the market risk exposure arising from the fluctuation in the value of portfolios of investments for trading, which result from changes in market prices, the Bank's net positions in foreign currency, and government and private securities with normal quoted prices.

 

These risks arise from the size of the Bank’s net positions and/or the volatility of the risk factors involved in each financial instrument.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

The Bank features Market Risk Management Policies in which the Bank establishes the proceedings to monitor and control of risks derived of the variations in the quotes of financial instruments in order to optimize the risk-return relationship, making use of the appropriate structure of limits, models and management tools. In addition, the Bank features proper tools and proceedings allowing the Risk Management Committee and the Assets and Liabilities Committee to measure and administer this risk.

 

Risks to which those investment portfolios are exposed are monitored through historical simulation techniques of “Value at Risk” (VaR). The Bank applies the VaR methodology to calculate the market risk of the main positions adopted and the expected maximum loss based on a series of assumptions for a variety of changes in market conditions.

 

The Bank calculates the economic capital by market risk using the Value at Risk methodology, using the historical simulation approach.

 

In order to carry out the above mentioned simulation, the Bank needs to have the Price historical series of those instruments that compose the portfolio.

 

Prices are corrected by purging the effects of coupon payments and dividend payments, in the case of shares, in order to avoid affecting returns.

 

In this way the Bank obtains the prices of business days for each instrument between the valuation date and the oldest date, the latter to be established based on the days of history with which the Bank intends to calculate VaR.

 

Once the Bank has obtained the Price matrix, it proceeds to calculate price variations (10-days returns since it is the established Holding Period) occurred in the history during a period of time similar to the chosen holding period, for each instrument separately, obtaining the return matrix.

 

With the return matrix, in order to generate the different simulations of prices of each of the “n” instruments, the Bank multiplies the current price of each instrument by the relevant returns.

 

In order to get the portfolio simulations, the Bank multiplies instrument simulations by the position of each instrument in the portfolio and adds the positions of all instruments for each date.

 

Once all simulations are completed, the Bank obtains the critical value of the portfolio, giving the relevant percentage to confidence level chosen (99% confidence level).

 

Finally, the Economic Capital by market risk is obtained as the difference between the current value of the portfolio and the critical value previously obtained.

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

The interest rate risk is defined as the possibility that changes occur in the Bank's financial condition as a result of interest rate fluctuations with a negative impact on net financial income and its economic value.

 

Within the framework of the interest rate risk management the Bank features a series of policies, procedures and internal controls included in the Structural Risk Management Manual for this kind of risk.

 

The Bank calculates the risk of interest rate mismatches by making a sensitivity analysis of changes in the net value of assets upon an interest rate increase through the economic value approach with a VaR model.

 

For this purpose, the maximum potential loss in the net economic value of the assets and liabilities portfolio is determined considering a period of three months with a 99% confidence interval.

 

The EVM (Economic Value Model) is determined as the net sum of cash flows (losses) that the Bank can generate, discounted at market interest rate curve for each accounting item. If the market interest rate curve (used for the discount) is affected, the effect of such variation impacts directly on the Economic Value of the Bank. Generally speaking, reports related to EVM seek to analyze the Bank’s long-term solvency.

 

It is noteworthy that the use of that approach does not avoid losses beyond those limits in the event of the most significant market changes.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Bank’s VaR by type of risk is as follows:

 

VaR of the trading and investment portfolio  12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Interest rate risk   3574    1822 
Currency Exchange rate risk   37    30 
Price risk   35    57 

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

 

The Bank is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates in its financial position and cash flows. The larger proportion of assets and liabilities kept are related to US dollars.

 

The foreign currency position includes assets and liabilities reflected in pesos at the exchange rate as of the closing dates mentioned below. An institution’s open position comprises assets, liabilities and memorandum accounts stated in foreign currency, where an institution assumes the risk. Any devaluation / revaluation of those currencies would affect the Bank’s statement of income.

 

Foreign currency transactions are performed at the supply and demand exchange rates. The Bank’s open position, stated in Argentine pesos by currency, is disclosed in Exhibit L “Foreign currency balances” to the accompanying Condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Operational Risk

 

Operational risk is defined as the risk of loss arising from the inadequacy or failure of internal processes, human errors and/or internal system failures, or those originated by external events. This definition includes the Legal Risk but excludes the Strategic Risk and Reputational Risk.

 

Within such framework, the legal risk –which may occur from within the Bank or externally- comprises, among other aspects, the exposure to penalties, sanctions or other economic consequences or results for failure to comply with any rule or regulation or contractual obligation.

 

On the other hand, the Bank implemented an operational risk management system that meets the guidelines and provisions established by the Central Bank in its Communiqué “A” 5398, as amended, and under Communiqué “A” 5272 the Central Bank provided for a minimum capital requirement under this description, effective as of February 1, 2012.

 

The operating risk management system is formed by:

 

a)Organizational structure: the Bank has an Operational Risk Management that is in charge of managing operational risk and a Risk Management Committee.

 

b)Policies: the Bank has a “Policy for the Operational Risk Management” approved by the Board of Directors, which define the main concepts, roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, the Operational Risk Committee, the Operational Risk and Technology Management and all the areas involved in this risk management.

 

c)Procedures: the Bank features a procedure for the “Gathering of events and losses from Operational Risk” that includes a process to gather the Operational Events and Losses to register on a systematic basis the frequency, severity, category and other relevant aspects related to the events and losses from Operational Risk.

 

d)The objective is to assess the Bank’s situation upon occurrence of events, in order to better understand the Operational Risk profile and, if applicable, take the necessary corrective actions.

 

In addition, the bank has a procedure that establishes the guidelines to prepare risk self-assessments and, in the event of risks exceeding allowed tolerance levels, guidelines to establish risk indicators and action plans.

 

e)Systems: the Bank has a comprehensive system that allows managing all Operational and Technology Risks.

 

f)Database: The Bank has an operational risk event database prepared pursuant to the guidelines established in Communiqué “A” 4904, as supplementary.

 

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AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

g)Information systems to measure risks: The Risk Management Department generates and sends, on a quarterly basis, reports to the Board of Directors, the Risk Management Committee and the Senior Management. With such reports the Risk Management Department communicates the results of the follow-up of the management of the main risks to which the Bank is exposed. Each report contains information on risk measurement, evolution, trends, principal exposures, control of main limits and the capital level required for each type of risk.

 

At the meeting of the Integral Risk Management Committee, the Risk Management Department shall submit for consideration the results of the performance of such department and the reports issued during the period under analysis. The resolutions adopted by the Committee shall be recorded in Minutes to be considered by the Board of Directors, who shall subsequently approve, in this manner, the performance and risk level of the analyzed period.

 

h)Stress tests: stress tests are a support tool to manage risks and a supplement of the results reported by the measurement models of the different risks, which in general show risk measurements that are valid for “normal situations”.

 

They also are an instrument to evaluate the risk profile since they are used to quantify the potential impact in a situation of significant fluctuation of the variables affecting each risk. Stress tests are as well used in the process of internal assessment of economic capital sufficiency.

 

Stress tests are aimed at evaluating the Bank’s financial vulnerability potential faced with the sensibility of the main variables affecting each risk. Generally, it is considered a variation of low probability of occurrence, but if materialized may cause significant excess of the tolerance limits established for each risk.

 

i)Assessment of economic capital sufficiency: each year, the Bank calculates the economic capital for those risks which, for their significance, may, eventually, affect the Bank’s solvency.

 

At present, the Bank calculates the economic capital of the following risks: Credit, Concentration, Market, Operational, Interest Rate, Liquidity and Concentration of Funding Sources, Securitization, Reputational and Strategic.

 

Risk management is directly related to economic capital assessment. Thus, it is expected that with a better management and follow-up, the Bank will need to allocate less amount of capital.

 

Based on the internal models developed, Banco Macro manages its risks, determines its risk profile and calculates, therefore, the necessary capital to develop its activities and businesses, adjusting each risk to its relevant exposure level.

 

j)Transparency: As a supplement to this Manual and as part of the Corporate Governance policy, the Bank features an Information Policy aimed at allowing shareholders, investors and the market in general to evaluate aspects of the Bank related to capital, risk exposure, risk assessment procedures and capital adequacy.

 

42.ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES

 

The table below shows the amounts corresponding to the detail of Government and private debt securities as of March 31, 2018, December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

DESCRIPTION  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss               
Government debt securities   566,287    720,015    276,780 
Private securities   38,908    366,013    55,701 
Total debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   605,195    1,086,028    332,481 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 45)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

DESCRIPTION (contd.)  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Other debt securities               
At fair value through OCI               
Government debt securities   1,105,349    1,090,423    3,983,642 
Central Bank internal bills   32,968,625    32,655,908    15,132,569 
Private securities        18,583    423,456 
At amortized cost               
Government debt securities   116,908    121,723    124,885 
Private securities   554,801    817,128    730,947 
Total other debt securities   34,745,683    34,703,765    20,395,499 
Equity instruments               
At fair value through profit or loss   110,231    282,659    406,868 
Total equity instruments   110,231    282,659    406,868 

 

43.CHANGES IN THE ARGENTINE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF THE FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL SYSTEM

 

The international and local macroeconomic context generates a certain degree of uncertainty regarding its future progress as a result of political events and the level of economic growth, among other issues. In addition, at a local level, there is an increase in the prices for other relevant economic variables, such as salary costs, interest rates, quotes and prices of the main raw materials.

 

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

 

44.EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

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

 

45.ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

These Condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in accordance with the accounting framework established by the Central Bank, as mention in Note 3. These accounting standards may not conform with accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

  

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 79 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT B

 

CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos) 

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
             
COMMERCIAL               
                
In normal situation   56,138,563    48,364,751    34,766,790 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   3,586,677    3,822,852    2,545,541 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   8,296,067    7,594,429    5,297,800 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   44,255,819    36,947,470    26,923,449 
                
Subject to special monitoring   336,826    299,221    27,887 
In observation               
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   4,361    6,042      
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   120,672    66,613    18,875 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   211,793    226,566    9,012 
                
Troubled   33,012    37,164    50,039 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees        3,441      
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   21,528    22,971    50,039 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   11,484    10,752      
                
With high risk of insolvency   138,165    144,001    137,431 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   388    729    1,882 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   103,313    86,437    61,374 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   34,464    56,835    74,175 
                
Irrecoverable   50,965    6,500    7,372 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   18,605         813 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   32,630    6,500    6,559 
                
Subtotal Commercial   56,697,531    48,851,637    34,989,519 

  

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 80 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT B

(Continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
             
CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE               
                
Performing   92,500,842    85,407,541    55,204,350 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   1,913,915    2,140,761    771,053 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   9,068,692    7,272,856    2,573,886 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   81,518,235    75,993,924    51,859,411 
                
Low risk   1,604,453    1,050,600    555,222 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   12,463    7,823    1,486 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   53,065    32,681    20,699 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   1,538,925    1,010,096    533,037 
                
Medium risk   763,942    647,332    443,357 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   821    1,447    3,188 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   19,096    13,672    7,676 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   744,025    632,213    432,493 
                
High risk   518,232    479,925    317,466 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   476    496    2,099 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   21,882    18,106    20,486 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   495,874    461,323    294,881 
                
Irrecoverable   185,948    148,425    92,508 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   16,191    18,375    18,222 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   169,757    130,050    74,286 
                
Irrecoverable according to Central Bank's rules   505    249    210 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   505    249    210 
                
Subtotal consumer and mortgage   95,573,922    87,734,072    56,613,113 
Total   152,271,453    136,585,709    91,602,632 

 

This exhibit disclosures the contractual figures as established by Central Bank of Argentina. The conciliation with the condensed consolidated interim balance sheet, is listed below:

 

   As of 03/31/2018 
Loans and other financing   147,618,804 
+ Allowances for loans and other financing losses   3,015,535 
+ Amortized cost and fair value adjustment   293,887 
+ Private securities - Debt Securities in Financial Trusts   560,339 
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities   782,888 
Total computable concepts   152,271,453 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 81 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT C

 

CONSOLIDATED CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Number of customers  Cutoff
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Cutoff
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Cutoff
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
                         
10 largest customers   11,617,674    7.63    10,886,705    7.97    6,363,324    6.95 
50 next largest customers   14,435,878    9.48    11,082,657    8.11    9,003,785    9.83 
100 next largest customers   8,986,743    5.90    7,511,713    5.50    5,580,023    6.09 
Other customers   117,231,158    76.99    107,104,634    78.42    70,655,500    77.13 
                               
Total   152,271,453    100.00    136,585,709    100.00    91,602,632    100.00 

 

(1) See Exhibit B

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 82 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT D

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Matured   Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months
and up to
6 months
   Over 6
months
and up to
12 months
   Over 12
months
and up to
24 months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
                                 
Non-financial government sector - Central Bank   218    119,124    145,310    268,186    581,312    930,085    733,895    2,778,130 
                                         
Financial sector        1,387,902    943,279    617,696    607,217    880,580    47,293    4,483,967 
                                         
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   1,024,674    43,328,997    19,524,011    18,597,832    23,557,459    33,199,624    61,010,219    200,242,816 
                                         
Total   1,024,892    44,836,023    20,612,600    19,483,714    24,745,988    35,010,289    61,791,407    207,504,913 

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Matured   Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months
and up to
6 months
   Over 6
months
and up to
12 months
   Over 12
months
and up to
24 months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
                                 
Non-financial government sector - Central Bank        51,827    225,501    183,337    543,855    982,347    876,255    2,863,122 
                                         
Financial sector        892,707    452,162    715,857    767,396    1,009,635    259,275    4,097,032 
                                         
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   889,510    36,721,574    18,795,821    17,988,857    20,395,038    30,679,594    53,884,831    179,355,225 
                                         
Total   889,510    37,666,108    19,473,484    18,888,051    21,706,289    32,671,576    55,020,361    186,315,379 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 83 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT D

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Matured   Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months
and up to
6 months
   Over 6
months
and up to
12 months
   Over 12
months
and up to
24 months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
                                 
Non-financial government sector - Central Bank        748,521    127,713    384,876    142,487    272,196    230,432    1,906,225 
                                         
Financial sector        404,396    516,771    488,482    389,927    255,790    74,260    2,129,626 
                                         
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   542,275    29,757,384    13,015,559    12,247,535    13,861,833    19,345,839    25,649,597    114,420,022 
                                         
Total   542,275    30,910,301    13,660,043    13,120,893    14,394,247    19,873,825    25,954,289    118,455,873 

 

This exhibit disclosures contractual cash flows that include interests and accesories to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 84 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT E

 

CONSOLIDATED DETAILED INFORMATION ON INTERESTS IN OTHER COMPANIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

                              Information of the issuer
   Shares of interest                  Data from latest financial statements
Name  Class  Unit
face
value
   Votes
per
share
   Number   Amount
03/31/2018
   Amount
12/31/2017
   Amount
12/31/2016
   Main business
activity
  Year-
end
date /
Period
  Capital
stock
   Shareholders'
equity
   Income
for the
year /
Period
 
                                              
In complementary services companies                                                      
Associates and joint ventures                                                      
Local                                                      
Prisma Medio de Pagos  Common   1    1    1,141,503    196,568    142,600    67,583   Processing services  12-31-17   15,000    2,511,180    2,432,494 
Joint Ventures (UTE)                     90,760    75,520    56,001   Management of tax services                  
Subtotal local                     287,328    218,120    123,584                      
                                                       
Total in complementary services associates companies and join ventures                     287,328    218,120    123,584                      
                                                       
Total in complementary servicies companies                     287,328    218,120    123,584                      
                                                       
In other asociates                                                      
- Associates and joint ventures                                                      
Local                                                      
Macro Warrants S.A.  Common   1    1         671    827    684   Issue of warrants  12-31-17   1,000    13,417    884 
Subtotal local                     671    827    684                      
Total in other asociates                     671    827    684                      
                                                       
Total investments in other companies                     287,999    218,947    124,268                      

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 85 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT F

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Origination
Value at
beginning
   Useful life           Depreciation for the period   Residual
value at the
 
Item  of fiscal
year
   estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   Of the
period
   At the
end
   end of the
period
 
                                     
Cost measurement                                             
Buildings   4,479,080    50    2,465    101,575    262,009    9,155    18,437    271,291    4,108,679 
Furniture and facilities   367,151    10    8,745    1,052    135,457         8,862    144,319    230,525 
Machinery and equipment   1,046,209    5    166,175    110,685    570,491         47,046    617,537    484,162 
Vehicles   117,488    5    6,327    1,503    78,198    1,012    4,580    81,766    40,546 
Other   27              3                        24 
Work in progress   2,076,352         327,617    34,224                        2,369,745 
                                              
Total property, plant and equipment   8,086,307         511,329    249,042    1,046,155    10,167    78,925    1,114,913    7,233,681 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Origination
Value at
               Depreciation for the fiscal year   Residual 
Item  beginning
of fiscal
year
   Useful life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   Of the
fiscal
year
   At the
end
   value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
                                     
Cost measurement                                             
Buildings   4,440,545    50    46,353    7,818    224,692    30,695    68,012    262,009    4,217,071 
Furniture and facilities   318,675    10    48,718    242    101,332    242    34,367    135,457    231,694 
Machinery and equipment   802,315    5    259,261    15,367    415,260    2,548    157,779    570,491    475,718 
Vehicles   97,543    5    24,883    4,938    66,666    3,800    15,332    78,198    39,290 
Other   39              12                        27 
Work in progress   1,215,539         913,343    52,530                        2,076,352 
                                              
Total property, plant and equipment   6,874,656         1,292,558    80,665    807,950    37,043    275,490    1,046,155    7,040,152 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 86 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT F

(Continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Origination
Value at
beginning
   Useful life           Depreciation for the period   Residual
value at the
 
Item  of fiscal
year
   estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   Of the
period
   At the
end
   end of the
period
 
                                     
Cost measurement                                             
                                              
Other investment properties   1,959,459    50    129,287    263,309    15,677    1,772    1,409    15,314    1,810,123 
                                              
Total investment property   1,959,459         129,287    263,309    15,677    1,772    1,409    15,314    1,810,123 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Origination
Value at
               Depreciation for the fiscal year   Residual 
Item  beginning
of fiscal
year
   Useful life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   Of the
fiscal
year
   At the
end
   value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
                                     
Cost measurement                                             
                                              
Other investment properties   1,754,087    50    245,300    39,928    17,934    7,839    5,582    15,677    1,943,782 
                                              
Total investment property   1,754,087         245,300    39,928    17,934    7,839    5,582    15,677    1,943,782 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 87 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT G

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Origination
Value at
beginning
   Useful life           Depreciation for the period   Residual
value at the
 
Item  of fiscal
year
   estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   Of the
period
   At the
end
   end of the
period
 
                                     

Cost measurement

                                             
                                              
Licenses   350,735    5    12,434        129,954        16,237    146,191    216,978 
                                              
Other intangible assets   1,403,278    5    143,021    6,352    743,376         66,270    809,646    730,301 
                                              
Total intangible assets   1,754,013         155,455    6,352    873,330         82,507    955,837    947,279 

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Origination
Value at
               Depreciation for the fiscal year   Residual 
Item  beginning
of fiscal
year
   Useful life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease  

Of the

fiscal

year

   At the
end
   value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
                                     
Cost measurement                                             
                                              
Goodwill - Bussiness combination   20,609        35,596    56,205                     
                                              
Licenses   185,252    5    165,623    140    76,625    2    53,331    129,954    220,781 
                                              
Other intangible assets   1,060,153    5    649,649    306,524    533,211    156,867    367,032    743,376    659,902 
                                              
Total investment property   1,266,014         850,868    362,869    609,836    156,869    420,363    873,330    880,683 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

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EXHIBIT H

 

CONSOLIDATED DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Number of customers  Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
                         
10 largest customers   9,927,195    6.64    9,022,672    6.26    7,222,118    6.45 
50 next largest customers   8,401,864    5.62    8,056,114    5.59    7,316,128    6.54 
100 next largest customers   5,111,118    3.42    4,988,300    3.46    4,255,954    3.80 
Other customers   126,047,916    84.32    122,062,091    84.70    93,068,605    83.21 
                               
Total   149,488,093    100.00    144,129,177    100.00    111,862,805    100.00 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 89 - 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT I

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
                             
Deposits   124,781,854    22,996,848    2,308,234    1,079,728    92,934    7,519    151,267,117 
                                    
From the non-financial government sector   11,302,682    2,476,551    164,391    5,054    17,595         13,966,273 
From the financial sector   93,158                             93,158 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   113,386,014    20,520,297    2,143,843    1,074,674    75,339    7,519    137,207,686 
                                    
Liabilities  at fair value through profit or loss   12,755                             12,755 
                                    
Derivative instruments   13,656                             13,656 
                                    
Repo Transactions   9,245                             9,245 
                                    
Other  financial institutions   9,245                             9,245 
                                    
Other financial liabilities   8,887,341    25,271    9,290    15,279    24,786    158,551    9,120,518 
                                    
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   22,160    279,285    12,861    33,434    65,784    135,822    549,346 
                                    
Issued corporate bonds        404,300         404,300    808,600    6,642,069    8,259,269 
                                    
Subordinated corporate bonds        271,935         271,935    543,869    11,864,404    12,952,143 
                                    
Total   133,727,011    23,977,639    2,330,385    1,804,676    1,535,973    18,808,365    182,184,049 

 

This exhibit disclosoures contractual future cash flows that included interests and accesories to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 90 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT I

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
                             
Deposits   122,606,290    19,818,078    2,777,820    538,046    28,735    7,852    145,776,821 
                                    
From the non-financial government sector   11,486,433    1,149,425    319,233    1,131    17,565         12,973,787 
From the financial sector   81,359                             81,359 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   111,038,498    18,668,653    2,458,587    536,915    11,170    7,852    132,721,675 
                                    
Liabilities  at fair value through profit or loss   6,450                             6,450 
                                    
Derivative instruments   23,107                             23,107 
                                    
Repo Transactions   2,688,093                             2,688,093 
                                    
Other  financial institutions   2,688,093                             2,688,093 
                                    
Other financial liabilities   10,336,524    21,720    10,720    16,518    25,559    163,965    10,575,006 
                                    
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   727,440    91,695    11,605    15,967    34,289    94,109    975,105 
                                    
Issued corporate bonds             118,044              4,620,570    4,738,614 
                                    
Subordinated corporate bonds             80,260              7,509,680    7,589,940 
                                    
Total   136,387,904    19,931,493    2,998,449    570,531    88,583    12,396,176    172,373,136 

 

This exhibit disclosoures contractual future cash flows that included interests and accesories to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 91 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT I

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
                             
Deposits   93,898,937    17,277,022    1,752,894    314,926    9,514    3,643    113,256,936 
                                    
From the non-financial government sector   7,114,659    2,189,871    266,598    86,676    117         9,657,921 
From the financial sector   55,866                             55,866 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   86,728,412    15,087,151    1,486,296    228,250    9,397    3,643    103,543,149 
                                    
Repo Transactions   1,095,634                             1,095,634 
                                    
Other financial institutions   1,095,634                             1,095,634 
                                    
Other financial liabilities   5,638,427    480,634    6,909    6,868    10,826    147,157    6,290,821 
                                    
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   838,138    49,164    90,378    14,207    9,867    12,780    1,014,534 
                                    
Issued corporate bonds        1,696,838                        1,696,838 
                                    
Subordinated corporate bonds             213,978    213,978    427,955    9,763,723    10,619,634 
                                    
Total   101,471,136    19,503,658    2,064,159    549,979    458,162    9,927,303    133,974,397 

 

This exhibit disclosoures contractual future cash flows that included interests and accesories to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 92 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT J

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Balances at
beginning of
       Decreases             
Breakdown  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
                             
For Administrative, disciplinary and criminal sanctions   718                718    718    9,110 
                                    
Other   694,201    165,825    210    125,902    733,914    694,201    325,897 
                                    
Total Provisions   694,919    165,825    210    125,902    734,632    694,919    335,007 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 93 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT K

 

CONSOLIDATED COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Shares  Capital stock 
                   
          Votes per  Issued     
Class  Stock number   Face Value  share  Outstanding   Paid in 
                   
Registered common stock A   11,235,670   1  5   11,236    11,236 
                      
Registered common stock B   658,427,351   1  1   658,427    658,427 
                      
Total   669,663,021          669,663    669,663 

 

CONSOLIDATED COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Shares  Capital stock 
                   
          Votes per  Issued     
Class  Stock number   Face Value  share  Outstanding   Paid in 
                   
Registered common stock A   11,235,670   1  5   11,236    11,236 
                      
Registered common stock B   658,427,351   1  1   658,427    658,427 
                      
Total   669,663,021          669,663    669,663 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 94 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT K

 

CONSOLIDATED COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Shares  Capital stock 
                   
          Votes per  Issued     
Class  Stock number   Face Value  share  Outstanding   Paid in 
                   
Registered common stock A   11,235,670   1  5   11,236    11,236 
                      
Registered common stock B   573,327,358   1  1   573,327    573,327 
                      
Total   584,563,028          584,563    584,563 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 95 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT L

 

CONSOLIDATED FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
   Total Parent
company and
   Total per currency         
Items  local branches   US dollar   Euro   Real   Other   Total   Total 
ASSETS                                   
Cash and deposits in banks   13,224,819    13,090,912    85,897    17,817    30,193    21,049,392    21,394,875 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   112,112    112,112                   50,860    12,788 
Derivative instruments   30    30                   564      
Other financial assets   1,222,405    1,222,405                   877,247    377,549 
Loans and other financing   22,783,768    22,783,768                   18,962,656    10,239,592 
To the non-financial government sector   1    1                          
Other financial intitutions   502,124    502,124                   176,887    95,792 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   22,281,643    22,281,643                   18,785,769    10,143,800 
Other debt securities   1,095,086    1,095,086                   1,094,063    1,916,324 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   263,778    262,287    1,491              246,958    98,977 
Investments in equity instruments   4,530    4,530                   19,769    149,801 
Investments in subsidieries, associates and joint ventures                            1    78 
                                    
Total   38,706,528    38,571,130    87,388    17,817    30,193    42,301,510    34,189,984 
                                    
LIABILITIES                                   
Deposits   30,004,449    30,004,435    14              31,150,588    23,299,436 
Non-financial government sector   1,409,875    1,409,875                   3,927,033    852,177 
Financial sector   54,026    54,026                   45,895    27,972 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   28,540,548    28,540,534    14              27,177,660    22,419,287 
Other financial  liabilities   1,475,676    1,439,395    35,570         711    1,382,688    965,308 
Financing from Central Bank and other financial Institutions   265,165    265,165                   887,321    131,361 
Issued corporate bonds                                 1,684,636 
Subordinated corporate bonds   8,257,754    8,257,754                   7,565,759    6,376,537 
Other non-financial liabilities   16,253    16,253                   49,067    2,239 
                                    
Total   40,019,297    39,983,002    35,584         711    41,035,423    32,459,517 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 96 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT N

 

CONSOLIDATED CREDIT ASSISTANCE TO RELATED PARTIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

       With high risk of
insolvency / High
risk
                 
Item  In normal
situation
   Non-
maturiry
   Maturity   Irrecoverable   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
                             
Loans and other financing                                   
Overdrafts   16,612                16,612    8,012    8,094 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   16,612                   16,612    8,012    8,094 
Documents   201,286                   201,286    148,597    103,336 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   10,861                   10,861    6,160    7,263 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   190,425                   190,425    142,437    96,073 
Mortgage and pledge   18,285              171    18,456    20,797    16,313 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   17,270              171    17,441    20,053    16,165 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   1,015                   1,015    744    148 
Personal   32                   32    119    1,220 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   32                   32    119    1,220 
Credit cards   40,707                   40,707    40,353    24,177 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   40,707                   40,707    40,353    24,177 
Other   152,103    2,703    3,996         158,802    134,820    163,910 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   2,057                   2,057           
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   150,046    2,703    3,996         156,745    134,820    163,910 
Total loans and other financial   429,025    2,703    3,996    171    435,895    352,698    317,050 
                                    
Debt securities                            83,561      
                                    
Equity instruments                            25    475 
                                    
Eventual commitments   31,801                   31,801    59,696    23,986 
                                    
Total   460,826    2,703    3,996    171    467,696    495,980    341,511 
                                    
Provisions   4,355    2,567    3,797    85    10,804    3,948    3,578 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 97 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT P

 

CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Amortized   Fair value with
changes in in
other
comprehensive
   Fair value
with changes
in result
Obligatory
   Fair value hierarchy 
Item  cost   income   measurement   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                         
FINANCIAL ASSETS                              
Cash and deposits in banks                              
Cash   7,386,019                     
Financial institutions and correspondents   21,839,851                          
Other   214,929                          
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             605,195    432,733    133,554    38,908 
Derivative instruments             4,562    603    3,959      
Repo transactions                              
Other financial institutions   587,283                          
Other financial assets   2,641,434         413,526    321,772         91,754 
Loans and other financing                              
To the non-financial government sector   1,886,029                          
Other financial institutions   4,041,993                          
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   12,015,394                          
Documents   18,200,513                          
Mortgage loans   10,226,453                          
Pledge loans   4,133,025                          
Personal loans   51,663,351                          
Credit cards   26,350,022                          
Financial leases   550,474                          
Other   18,551,550                          
Other debt securities   671,709    34,073,974         34,073,974           
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,718,832         10,325         10,325      
Investments in equity instruments             110,231    70,035         40,196 
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS   185,678,861    34,073,974    1,143,839    34,899,117    147,838    170,858 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 98 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT P

(Continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Amortized   Fair value with
changes in in
other
comprehensive
   Fair value
with changes
in result
Obligatory
   Fair value hierarchy 
Item  cost   income   measurement   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                         
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES                              
Deposits                              
From the non-financial government sector   13,846,676                     
From the financial sector   93,158                          
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Checking accounts   20,381,669                          
Savings accounts   43,307,653                          
Time deposits and Investment accounts   66,906,920                          
Other   4,952,017                          
Liabilities at fair value with changes in result             12,755    12,755           
Derivative instruments             13,656    974    12,682      
Repo transactions                              
Other financial institutions   9,245                          
Other financial liabilities   9,093,898                          
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions   486,995                          
Issued corporate bonds   4,913,044                          
Subordinated corporate bonds   8,257,754                          
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES   172,249,029         26,411    13,729    12,682      

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

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EXHIBIT P

 

CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Amortized   Fair value with
changes in in
other
comprehensive
   Fair value
with changes
in result
Obligatory
   Fair value hierarchy 
Item  cost   income   measurement   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                         
FINANCIAL ASSETS                              
Cash and deposits in banks                              
Cash   6,761,426                     
Financial institutions and correspondents   27,484,927                          
Other   1,315,221                          
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             1,086,028    422,868    627,319    35,841 
Derivative instruments             8,228    800    7,428      
Repo transactions                              
Other financial institutions   1,419,808                          
Other financial assets   1,789,433         483,246    321,495         161,751 
Loans and other financing                              
To the non-financial government sector   1,865,886                          
Other financial institutions   3,239,511                          
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   8,829,302                          
Documents   17,272,106                          
Mortgage loans   8,057,475                          
Pledge loans   4,150,115                          
Personal loans   47,376,762                          
Credit cards   24,971,938                          
Financial leases   587,486                          
Other   16,308,093                          
Other debt securities   937,713    33,766,052         33,590,407    175,645      
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,644,633    2,989,411    4,308    2,989,411    4,308      
Investments in equity instruments             282,659    246,885         35,774 
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS   177,011,835    36,755,463    1,864,469    37,571,866    814,700    233,366 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 100 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT P

(Continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Amortized   Fair value with
changes in in
other
comprehensive
   Fair value
with changes
in result
Obligatory
   Fair value hierarchy 
Item  cost   income   measurement   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                         
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES                              
Deposits                              
From the non-financial government sector   12,890,701                     
From the financial sector   81,359                          
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Checking accounts   20,778,610                          
Savings accounts   44,531,793                          
Time deposits and Investment accounts   61,602,409                          
Other   4,244,305                          
Liabilities at fair value with changes in result             6,450    6,450           
Derivative instruments             23,107    7,169    15,938      
Repo transactions                              
Other financial institutions   2,688,093                          
Other financial liabilities   10,561,203                          
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions   1,174,111                          
Issued corporate bonds   4,712,216                          
Subordinated corporate bonds   7,565,759                          
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES   170,830,559         29,557    13,619    15,938      

 

As of December 31, 2016, financial assets and liabilities at amortized cost amounted to 128,682,645 and 127,621,744, respectively.

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 101 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT Q

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Net financial
Income/ Expense
 
Items  Obligatory
measurement
 
     
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss     
Profit or loss from government securities   148,269 
Profit or loss from private securities   51,073 
Profit or loss from derivative financial instruments     
Fowards transactions   3,295 
Profit or loss from other financial assets   40,891 
Profit or loss from loans and other financing   (14)
Non-Financial Private Sector     
Other   9,628 
From investment in equity instruments   (3,893)
      
Total   249,249 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 102 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT Q

(Continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Interest and adjustment for the aplication of the efective interest rate of financial assets measured at
amortized cost
  Net financial
Income/
Expense
 
     
Interest income     
For cash and bank deposits   2,971 
For debt securities   567,509 
For other financial assets   51,867 
For loans and other financing     
Financial sector   166,870 
Non-financial private sector     
Overdrafts   780,576 
Mortgage loans   578,677 
Pledge loans   148,830 
Personal loans   4,574,925 
Credit cards   1,356,201 
Financial leases   33,858 
Other   1,519,498 
Cental Bank of Argentina   15,588 
Other financial institutions   19,456 
      
Total   9,816,916 
      
Interest expenses     
From deposits     
Non-financial private sector     
Saving accounts   53,634 
Time deposits and investments accounts   2,955,937 
For Financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   13,381 
For repo transactions     
Other  financial institutions   30,970 
For other financial liabilities   1,879 
For issued corporate bonds   200,828 
For subordinated corporate bonds   139,050 
      
Total   3,395,679 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 103 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT Q

(Continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Interest and adjustment for the aplication of the efective interest rate of financial
assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
  Income for the
period
   Other
comprehensive
income
 
         
From debt government securities   1,519,855    (61,750)
From  investment in equity instruments        53,659 
           
Total   1,519,855    (8,091)

 

Income for commissions  Income for the period 
         
Commissions related to obligations   1,753,666     
Commissions related to credits   18,281      
Commissions related to loans commiments and financial guarantees   408      
Commissions related to securities value   21,770      
Commissions related to trading and foreign Exchange transactions   41,374      
    1,835,499      

 

Expenses for commisions  Income for the period 
         
Commissions related to transactions with debt securities   132     
Other   184,793      
    184,925      

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 104 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT Q

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Net financial
Income/ Expense
 
Items  Obligatory
measurement
 
     
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss     
Profit or loss from government securities   615 
Profit or loss from private securities   28,888 
Profit or loss from other financial assets   (889)
Non-Financial Private Sector     
Other   727 
      
Total   29,341 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 105 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT Q

(Continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Interest and adjustment for the aplication of the efective interest rate of financial assets
measured at amortized cost
  Net financial
Income/
Expense
 
     
Interest income     
For cash and bank deposits   133 
For private securities   15,181 
For government securities   42,983 
For other financial assets   51,639 
Financial sector   101,182 
Non-financial private sector     
Overdrafts   651,747 
Mortgage loans   179,315 
Pledge loans   107,166 
Personal loans   3,475,789 
Credit cards   1,071,843 
Financial leases   21,026 
Other   535,747 
Central Bank of Argentina   48,292 
Other financial institutions   405,465 
      
Total   6,707,508 
      
Interest expenses     
For deposits     
Non-financial private sector     
Saving accounts   23,971 
Time deposits and investments accounts   2,103,562 
For Financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   2,287 
For repo transactions     
Other  financial institutions   19,234 
For other financial liabilities   12,910 
For issued corporate bonds   3,301 
For subordinated corporate bonds   111,321 
      
Total   2,276,586 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 106 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT Q

(Continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Interest and adjustment for the aplication of the efective interest rate of financial
assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
  Income for
the period
   Other
comprehensive
income
 
         
For debt government securities   750,902    1,614 
For  investment in equity instruments        (22,526)
           
Total   750,902    (20,912)

 

Income for commissions  Income for the period 
         
Commissions related to obligations   1,361,169     
Commissions related to credits   20,094      
Commissions related to loans commiments and financial guarantees   515      
Commissions related to securities value   10,829      
Commissions related to trading anf foreign Exchange transactions   32,439      
    1,425,046      

 

         
Expenses for commisions  Income for the period 
           
Other   154,444     
    154,444      

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 107 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT R

 

VALUE CORRECTION FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 45)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Balances
at
beginning
of the
       Decreases             
Item  fiscal year   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
                             
Other financial assets   5,131    134    41    1,231    3,993    5,131    4,147 
Loans and other financing                                   
Other financial institutions   31,251    2,754    4,701         29,304    31,251    17,256 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                                   
Overdrafts   139,833    45,631    6,297    9,022    170,145    139,833    134,725 
Documents   200,750    22,637         8,797    214,590    200,750    123,881 
Mortgage loans   152,116    47,988    1,912    6,634    191,558    152,116    74,824 
Pledge loans   74,380    2,484    2,343    350    74,171    74,380    41,816 
Personal loans   1,207,470    318,414    267    155,882    1,369,735    1,207,470    814,696 
Credit cards   590,482    110,651    959    51,302    648,872    590,482    442,882 
Financial leases   6,487    27    485         6,029    6,487    3,994 
Other   265,107    56,050    2,272    7,754    311,131    265,107    189,620 
Other debt securities        5,538              5,538           
                                    
Total of  allowances   2,673,007    612,308    19,277    240,972    3,025,066    2,673,007    1,847,841 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 108 - 

 

  

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Items  Notes  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
                
ASSETS                  
Cash and Deposits in Banks      25,918,134    32,473,987    32,992,475 
Cash      6,299,547    5,951,218    4,208,880 
Central Bank of Argentina      17,981,678    21,939,645    26,666,365 
Other Local and Foreign Entities      1,421,980    3,267,903    2,116,239 
Other      214,929    1,315,221    991 
Debt Securities at fair value through profit or loss      561,025    975,371    275,386 
Derivative Financial Instruments  8   4,532    7,664    9,721 
Repo Transactions  4   587,283    1,419,808    19,124 
Other financial assets      2,404,869    1,523,930    743,194 
Loans and other financing      135,956,101    122,173,846    81,475,324 
Non-financial Public Sector      1,880,455    1,865,273    1,581,955 
Other Financial Entities      4,794,192    4,191,658    1,713,170 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents      129.281.454    116,116,915    78,180,199 
Other Debt Securities      33,291,991    33,611,201    17,974,087 
Financial Assets delivered as guarantee  5   4,397,769    7,344,011    3,462,469 
Investments in Equity Instruments      41,330    36,885    337,309 
Investment in subsidiaries, associated and joint arrangements  11   3,952,755    3,662,374    3,081,485 
Property, plant and equipment      6,767,259    6,586,803    5,636,685 
Intangible Assets      920,041    858,336    635,261 
Other Non-financial Assets      2,099,608    2,283,784    2,050,860 
Non-current Assets held for sale      109,356    199,890    89,648 
TOTAL ASSETS      217,012,053    213,157,890    148,783,028 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

 109 - 

 

  

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM BALANCE SHEET

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Items  Notes  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
                
LIABILITIES                  
Deposits      136,600,299    132,716,174    102,498,623 
Non-financial Public Sector      8,917,276    9,504,522    5,964,863 
Financial Sector      93,156    81,357    55,861 
Non-financial Private Sector and Foreign Residents      127.589.867    123,130,295    96,477,899 
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss      12,755    6,450    - 
Derivative Financial Instruments  8   13,656    23,107    - 
Repo Transactions  4   9,245    2,688,093    1,095,634 
Other Financial Liabilities      8,459,577    9,808,877    5,895,687 
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial entities      486,746    1,173,840    260,266 
Issued Corporate Bonds  36   4,913,044    4,712,216    1,745,851 
Current Income Tax Liabilities      3,637,861    3,642,484    1,544,046 
Subordinated Corporate Bonds  36   8,257,754    7,565,759    6,376,537 
Provisions      634,610    595,995    251,366 
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities  21   325,174    416,850    1,280,028 
Other Non-financial Liabilities      3,575,618    3,273,023    2,864,297 
TOTAL LIABILITIES      166,926,339    166,622,868    123,812,335 
                   
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                  
Capital Stock  29   669,663    669,663    584,563 
Non-capital contributions      12,428,461    12,428,461    399,499 
Adjustments to Shareholders’ Equity      4,511    4,511    4,511 
Earnings Reserved      20,363,386    20,363,386    14,384,820 
Unappropiated Retained Earnings      12,864,441    2,799,084    2,990,757 
Other Comprehensive Income      213,069    204,560    65,711 
Net Income for the period      3,542,183    10,065,357    6,540,832 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      50,085,714    46,535,022    24,970,693 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

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CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 AND 2017

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Items  Notes  Quarter
ended
03/31/2018
   Quarter
ended
03/31/2017
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
03/31/2018
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
03/31/2017
 
                    
Interests income      10,385,699    6,703,822    10,385,699    6,703,822 
Interests expense      3,137,139    2,077,397    3,137,139    2,077,397 
Net Interests income      7,248,560    4,626,425    7,248,560    4,626,425 
Commissions income  22   1,702,563    1,329,366    1,702,563    1,329,366 
Commissions expense      157,616    137,959    157,616    137,959 
Net Commissions income      1,544,947    1,191,407    1,544,947    1,191,407 
Subtotal (Net Interests income +Net Commissions income)      8,793,507    5,817,832    8,793,507    5,817,832 
Net Income from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss      181,178    (117)   181,178    (117)
Loss from sold assets at amortized cost      (2,945)   (13,683)   (2,945)   (13,683)
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency  23   124,523    180,739    124,523    180,739 
Other operating income      1,100,820    902,429    1,100,820    902,429 
Provision for loan losses  24   517,081    317,832    517,081    317,832 
Net Operating Income      9,680,002    6,569,368    9,680,002    6,569,368 
Employee benefits  25   1,837,177    1,561,911    1,837,177    1,561,911 
Administration expenses  26   1,262,104    902,158    1,262,104    902,158 
Depreciation of Property, plant and equipment      147,192    116,415    147,192    116,415 
Other Operating Expenses  27   1,818,335    1,275,755    1,818,335    1,275,755 
Operating Income      4,615,194    2,713,129    4,615,194    2,713,129 
Income from subisdiaries, associates and joint arrangements      399,956    260,941    399,956    260,941 
Income before tax on continuing operations      5,015,150    2,974,070    5,015,150    2,974,070 
Income tax on continuing operations  21   1,472,967    968,822    1,472,967    968,822 
Net Income from continuing operations      3,542,183    2,005,248    3,542,183    2,005,248 
Net Income for the period      3,542,183    2,005,248    3,542,183    2,005,248 

 

 

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Chairperson

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Items  Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
03/31/2018
   Accumulated
from beginning
of year up to
03/31/2017
 
         
Net Profit attributable to Parent’s shareholders   3,542,183    2,005,248 
PLUS: Potential diluted earnings per common share          
           
Net Profit attributable to Parent’s shareholders adjusted as per diluted earnings   3,542,183    2,005,248 
           
Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period   669,663    584,563 
           
PLUS: Weighted average of the number of additional common shares with dilution effects          
           
Weighted average of outstanding common shares for the period adjusted as per dilution effect   669,663    584,563 
           
Basic earnings per share   5.2895    3.4303 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

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CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 AND 2017

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Items  Notes  Quarter
ended
03/31/2018
   Quarter
ended
03/31/2017
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
03/31/2018
   Accumulated
from
beginning of
year up to
03/31/2017
 
                    
Net Income for the period     3,542,183    2,005,248    3,542,183    2,005,248 
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss                       
Foreign currency translation differences in financial statements conversion      53,659    (22,526)   53,659    (22,526)
Foreign currency translation differences for the period      53,659    (22,526)   53,659    (22,526)
Profit or loss for financial instruments measured at fair value through OCI (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a)      (38,835)   8,587    (38,835)   8,587 
Income for the period from financial instruments at fair value through OCI      (55,478)   13,210    (55,478)   8,587 
Income tax      16,643    (4,623)   16,643     
Interest in Other Comprehensive Income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method      (6,315)   (11,180)   (6,315)   (11,180)
Income for the period from interest in Other Comprehensive Income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method      (6,315)   (11,180)   (6,315)   (11,180)
Total Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss of the period      8,509    (25,119)   8,509    (25,119)
Total Other Comprehensive Income      8,509    (25,119)   8,509    (25,119)
Total Comprehensive Income      3,550,692    1,980,129    3,550,692    1,980,129 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

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CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 AND 2017

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

   Capital Stock   Non-capital.
Contributions
       Other Comprehensive
Income
   Earnings Reserved             
Changes  Outstanding
shares
   Stock Issuance
Premium
   Adjustments
to
Shareholders´
Equity
   Accumulat.
Foreign
Currency
translation
differences in
financial
statements
   Other   Legal   Other   Unappropiated
Retained
Earnings
   Total Equity
net of
Controlling
Interests
   Total
Equity
 
                                         
Balance at the beginning of fiscal year   669,663    12,428,461    4,511    137,148    67,412    4,994,932    15,368,454    12,864,441    46,535,022    46,535,022 
Total comprehensive income for the period                                                  
- Net income for the period                                 3,542,183    3,542,183    3,542,183      
- Other comprehensive income for the period                       53,659    (45,150)             8,509    8,509 
Balance at the end of the period   669,663    12,428,461    4,511    190,807    22,262    4,994,932    15,368,454    16,406,624    50,085,714    50,085,714 

 

CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 AND 2017

(Translation of the Financial statements originally iddued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

   Capital Stock   Non-capital.
Contributions
       Other Comprehensive
Income
   Earnings Reserved             
Changes  Outstanding
shares
   Stock Issuance
Premium
   Adjustments
to
Shareholders´
Equity
   Accumulat.
Foreign
Currency
translation
differences in
financial
statements
   Other   Legal   Other   Unappropiated
Retained
Earnings
   Total Equity
net of
Controlling
Interests
   Total
Equity
 
                                         
Balance at the beginning of fiscal year   584,563    399,499    4,511        65,711    3,686,472    10,698,348    9,531,589    24,970,693    24,970,693 
Total comprehensive income for the period                                                  
- Net income for the period                                      2,005,248    2,005,248    2,005,248 
- Other comprehensive income for the period                  (22,526)   (2,593)                  (25,119)   (25,119)
Balance at the end of the period   584,563    399,499    4,511    (22,526)   63,118    3,686,472    10,698,348    11,536,837    26,950,822    26,950,822 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

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CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 AND 2017

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Items  Notes  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
            
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES            
Income for the period before Income Tax      5,015,150    2,974,070 
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:             
Amortization and depreciation      147,192    116,415 
Provision for loan losses      517,081    317,832 
Other adjustments      (588,679)   (121,489)
Net increase / decrease from operating assets:             
Debt Securities at fair value though profit and loss      414,302    (10,169)
Derivative financial instruments      3,132    4,244 
Repo transactions      832,525    (7,389,398)
Loans and other financing             
Non-financial public sector      (15,182)   1,056,277 
Other financial entities      (602,534)   (123,633)
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents      (13,681,620)   (6,390,831)
Other debt securities      9,102,463    (9,635,484)
Financial assets delivered as guarantee      2,946,242    1,155,962 
Investments in equity instruments      (4,445)   308,788 
Other assets      (1,030,179)   (969,190)
Net increase / decrease from operating liabilities:             
Deposits             
Non-financial public sector      (587,246)   2,567,021 
Financial sector      11,799    (4,997)
Other financial entities             
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents      4,459,572    (816,491)
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss      6,305      
Derivative financial instruments      (9,451)     
Repo transactions      (2,678,848)   (1,066,161)
Other liabilities      (2,605,269)   (571,668)
Payments for Income Tax      (741,629)   (491,926)
TOTAL CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (A)      910,681    (19,090,828)

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

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CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED 31 MARCH 2018 AND 2017

(Translation of the Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Items  Notes  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
            
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES             
Payments:             
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets      (168,168)   (281,096)
TOTAL CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (B)      (168,168)   (281,096)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES             
Payments:             
Non-subordinated corporate bonds           (1,766,904)
Financing from local financial entities           (1,628)
Proceeds:             
Central Bank of Argentina      1,822    14 
Financing to local financial entities      152,196      
Other proceeds related to financing activities           1,646 
TOTAL CASH RECEIVED FROM / (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (C)      154,018    (1,766,872)
              
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS (D)      1,330,825    19,131 
              
TOTAL CHANGES IN CASH FLOWS             
              
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (A+B+C+D)      2,227,356    (21,119,665)
              
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING THE FISCAL YEAR  28   37,302,039    47,150,300 
              
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD  28   39,529,395    26,030,635 

 

 

Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairperson

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

1.CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

Banco Macro SA (hereinafter, the “Bank”) is a business corporation (sociedad anónima) organized in the Republic of Argentina that offers traditional banking products and services to companies, including those companies operating in regional economies, as well as to individuals, strengthening in this way its goal to be a multi-service bank. In addition, the Bank performs certain transactions through its subsidiaries banco del Tucumán S.A., Macro Bank Limited (a company organized under the laws of Bahamas), Macro Securities S.A., Macro Fiducia S.A. and Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

In 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2010, the Bank acquired the control of Banco Bansud SA, Nuevo Banco Suquía SA, Nuevo Banco Bisel SA and Banco Privado de Inversiones SA, respectively. Such entities merged with and into Banco Macro SA in December 2003, October 2007, August 2009 and December 2013, respectively. In addition, during the fiscal year 2006, Banco Macro S.A. acquired control over Banco del Tucumán SA.

 

On May 15, 2018, the Bank’s Board of Directors approved the issuance of the accompanying condensed separate interim financial statements.

 

2.OPERATIONS OF THE BANK

 

Note 2 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements includes a detailed description of the agreements that relate the Bank and its subsidiary Banco del Tucumán to the provincial Governments.

 

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

 

On February 12, 2014 the Central Bank, through Communiqué “A” 5541 established the general guidelines towards conversion to the IFRS issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for preparing financial statements of the entities under its supervision, for the annual fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2018 as well as those of interim-periods.

 

Additionally, through Communiqué “A” 6114, the Central Bank set specific guidelines within the scope of such convergence process, among which it defined (i) the transitory exception to the application of section 5.5 “Impairment” of the IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (sections B5.5.1 to B5.5.55) up to the fiscal years beginning as of January 1, 2020; and (ii) that in order to calculate the effective interest rate of assets and liabilities so requiring it for the measurement thereof, pursuant to IFRS 9, transitorily up to 31 December 2019, the Bank may make a global estimate of the calculation of the effective interest rate on a group of financial assets or liabilities with similar characteristics which shall be applied such effective interest rate. To the date of the accompanying condensed separate interim Financial Statements the Bank is in the process of quantifying the effect the application of section 5.5 “Impairment” mentioned in (i) above would have. Finally, through Communiqués “A” 6323 and 6324 and supplementary provisions the BRCA defined the minimum chart of accounts and the provisions applicable to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements of financial entities for the fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2018, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

The accounting policies comply with the IFRS presently approved and are applicable to the preparation of the first annual consolidated financial statements as provided for in the IFRS (December 31, 2018). Nevertheless, these accounting policies may be modified if, at the time of preparing such first annual Financial Statements under the IFRS, new rules or standards are issued or the current ones are amended, with compulsory application to such date, or if the Bank chooses to change the election of the exemptions under IFRS 1. As a general rule, the Central Bank does not admit the early application of any IFRS, unless it establishes any provision the contrary.

 

Note 3 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements present a detailed description of the basis for the presentation of such Financial statements. All that is explained therein shall apply to the accompanying Condensed separate interim financial statements, as well as the main accounting policies used and the relevant information of the subsidiaries.

 

Subsidiaries

 

As mentioned in Note 1, the Bank performs certain transactions through its subsidiaries.

 

Subsidiaries are all the entities controlled by the Bank. As described in Note 3 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements, a Company controls other entity when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its continuing involvement with such other entity, and has the ability to use its power to direct the operating and financing policies of such other entity, to affect the amounts of such returns.

 

As provided under IAS 27 “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements”, investments in subsidiaries were accounted for using the “equity method”. When using this method, investments are initially recognized at cost, and such amount increases or decreases to recognize investor’s interest in profits and losses of the entity after the date of acquisition or creation.

 

Share in profits and losses of subsidiaries and associates are recognized in the line “Income from subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements” in the Statement of income. Ownership interest in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries is accounted for in the line “Income for the period for interest in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements accounted for using the participation method”, in the statement of other comprehensive income.

 

Transcription in the Books of Accounts

 

To the date of the accompanying Condensed separate interim financial statements, the same are in the process of being transcribed in the Bank’s Books of Account.

 

First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards in accordance with Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114

 

Note 3 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements explains the convergence process under Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114, as well as the exceptions and exemptions used, situations applicable to the Bank separately. In addition, the following are the reconciliations required by such Communiqué of the Central Bank.

 

Required reconciliations

 

·Reconciliation of equity as of December 31, 2016 (date of transition).

 

   Previous
Central Bank
Standards
   Adjustments and
Reclassifications
   IFRS
Balance
 
Total Assets   144,421,205    4,361,823    148,783,028 
Total Liabilities   122,315,307    1,497,028    123,812,335 
Net Shareholders’ Equity   22,105,898    2,864,795    24,970,693 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Balance as of 12/31/2016  Net
Shareholders’
Equity
 
According to previous Central Bank Standards   22,105,898 
Adjustments and Reclassifications:     
Loans and other financing   (233,010)
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements   342,505 
Property, plant and equipment and investment property   4,262,884 
Assets and liabilities for deferred taxes   (1,280,028)
Other non-financial liabilities   (341,878)
Other adjustments and reclassifications   114,322 
Total adjustments and reclassifications   2,864,795 
Net shareholders’ equity as of 12/31/2016 under Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114   24,970,693 

 

·Reconciliation of equity as of December 31, 2017

 

   Previous 
Central Bank
Standards
   Adjustments and
Reclassifications
   IFRS Balance 
Total Assets   211,023,163    2,134,727    213,157,890 
Total Liabilities   167,892,616    (1,269,748)   166,622,868 
Net Shareholders´ Equity   43,130,547    3,404,475    46,535,022 

 

Balance as of 12/31/2017  Net
Shareholders’
Equity
 
According to previous Central Bank Standards   43,130,547 
Adjustments and Reclassifications:     
Loans and other financing   (275,056)
Investments in subisdiaries, associates and joint arrangements   193,921 
Property, plant and equipment and investment property   4,252,248 
Assets and liabilities for deferred taxes   (416,850)
Other financial liabilities   (421,902)
Other adjustments and reclassifications   72,114 
Total adjustments and reclassifications   3,404,475 
Net shareholders’ equity as of 12/31/2017 under Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114   46,535,022 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

·Reconciliation of separate income and other comprehensive income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017.

 

Reconciliation of income as of 03/31/2017  Net income for
the period
   Other
comprehensive
income
   Comprehensive
Income
 
According to previous Central Bank Standards   1,764,045           
Interests income   (16,216)          
Interest in subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements   10,219           
Administration expenses   90,850           
Income Tax   100,054           
Other adjustments   56,296           
Financial Statements currency translation differences        (22,526)     
Income from financial instruments at fair value through OCI        8,587      
Interest in Other Comprehensive Income of subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements        (11,180)     
Total adjustments and reclassifications   241,203    (25,119)     
Balance under Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114   2,005,248    (25,119)   1,980,129 

 

·Explanatory notes to the adjustments on transition to IFRS

 

The main adjustments on transition to the standards established by Central Bank Communiqué “A” 6114 affecting equity as of December 31, 2016 (date of transition) and as of December 31, 2017, and the income and other comprehensive income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017, are explained in Note 3 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

The proportional equity value of the subsidiaries was recalculated according to the equity method under IAS 28 “Investments in associates and joint ventures”.

 

·New pronouncements

 

New pronouncements are described in Note 3 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

4.REPO TRANSACTIONS

 

In the normal course of business, the Bank arranged repo transactions. A detail of these transactions is included in Note 4 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

5.FINANCIAL ASSETS DELIVERED AS GUARANTEE

 

As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Bank delivered as guarantee the following financial assets:

 

   Carrying Amount 
Description  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
For transactions with the Central Bank   3,850,411    3,750,952    1,902,862 
For securities forward contracts   10,325    2,993,719    1,201,029 
For guarantee deposits   537,033    599,340    358,578 
Total   4,397,769    7,344,011    3,462,469 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

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

 

6.LOSS ALLOWANCE – ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK FOR LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING LOSSES

 

Changes in allowances loan losses as of March 31, 2018 are disclosed in Exhibit R “Loss allowance – Allowance for uncolectibility risk” in the accompanying condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

The table below presents the Bank’s changes in allowances as of December 31, 2017:

 

   Amount 
As of December 31, 2016   1,669,678 
Increases   1,858,406 
Reversals   1,033,661 
Charge-off   19,205 
As of December 31, 2017   2,475,218 

 

7.CONTINGENT TRANSACTIONS

 

In order to meet specific financial needs of customers, the Bank’s credit policy also includes, among others, the granting of guarantees, securities, bonds, letters of credit and documentary credits. Although these transactions are not recognized in the Balance sheet, since they imply a possible obligation or liability for the Bank, they expose the Bank to additional credit risk to those recognized in the Balance sheet and are, therefore, an integral part of the total risk of the Bank.

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Bank maintains the following contingent transactions:

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
             
Overdraft and unused agreed credits   384,314    255,710    191,007 
Guarantees granted   244,356    253,793    288,382 
Liabilities for foreign trade transactions   154,661    90,274    163,308 
    783,331    599,777    642,697 

 

Risks related to the contingent transactions described above have been evaluated and are controlled within the framework of the Bank’s credit risk policy described in Note 41 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

8.DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The Bank performs derivative transactions for trading purposes. In Note 8 to the Condenseed consolidated interim financial statements, the Bank discloses the reasons and types of derivative financial transactions performed by the Bank.

 

The following tables show the notional values of these instruments, expressed in thousands, in the currency of origin. Notional values indicate the number of pending transactions at year end and are not indicative of either the market risk or the credit risk. Additionally, the bank presents the fair value of the derivative financial instruments recognized as assets or liabilities in the Balance sheet. Changes in fair values were accounted for in profit or loss, the breakdown of which is disclosed in Exhibit Q “Breakdown of profit or loss” or in the Statement of Other Comprehensive Income, as the case may be.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Derivative Financial Instruments  Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
   Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
   Notional
Value
   Fair
Value
 
Assets                              
Foreign currency forward purchase contracts without delivery of underlying asset   2,500    3,437    9,200    6,864           
Foreign currency forward sales contract without delivery of underlying asset   11,000    1,095    2,500    800    7,900    9,721 
Total derivatives for trading   13,500    4,532    11,700    7,664    7,900    9,721 
Liabilities                              
Foreign currency forward purchase contracts without delivery of underlying asset   19,315    1,833    18,900    7,169           
Foreign currency forward sales contract without delivery of underlying asset   16,800    11,823    25,600    15,938           
Total derivatives for trading   36,115    13,656    44,500    23,107           

 

9.FAIR VALUE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

 

Note 9 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the methods and assumptions used to determine the fair value, both of the financial instruments recognized at fair value as of those not accounted for at such fair value in the accompanying Financial Statements. In addition, the Bank discloses the relevant information as to instruments included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Below we present the reconciliation between the balances at the beginning and the end of the period of the financial assets and liabilities recognized at fair value, using the valuation technical information based on the Bank’s own assumptions, as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

   Fair values using valuation techniques based on
the Bank’s own assumptions (level 3)
March 31, 2018
 
Description  Debt
Securities
   Other
Financial
Assets
   Investments in
Equity Instruments
 
Balance at the beginning   35,841    161,751    33,197 
Transfers to Level 3               
Transfers from Level 3               
Profit and Loss   6,637    355    3,941 
Purchases, sales, issuance and settlement   (3,570)   (70,352)     
Balance at end of period   38,908    91,754    37,138 

 

   Fair values using valuation techniques based on
the Bank’s own assumptions (level 3)
December 31, 2017
 
Description  Debt
Securities
   Other
Financial
Assets
   Investments in
Equity Instruments
 
Balance at the beginning   45,834         14,741 
Transfers to Level 3               
Transfers from Level 3               
Profit and Loss   5,661         18,771 
Purchases, sales, issuance and settlement   (15,654)   161,751    (315)
Balance at end of period   35,841    161,751    33,197 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

The following table shows a comparison between the fair value and the carrying amount of financial instruments not recognized at fair value as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

   03/31/2018 
   Carrying
Amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair
Value
 
Financial Assets                         
Cash and deposits in Banks   25,918,134    25,918,134              25,918,134 
Repo transactions   587,283    587,283              587,283 
Other financial assets   2,313,115    2,313,115              2,313,115 
Loans and other financing   135,956,101         147,309    132,145,877    132,293,186 
Other debt securities   665,134    688,596              688,596 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,387,444    4,387,444              4,387,444 
    169,827,211    33,894,572    147,309    132,145,877    166,187,758 
                          
Financial Liabilities                         
Deposits   136,600,299    69,655,481    67,027,582         136,683,063 
Other repo transactions   9,245    9,245              9,245 
Other financial liabilities   8,459,577    7,129,735    1,331,101         8,460,836 
Financing received from the Central Bank and other financial entities   486,746         488,764         488,764 
Issued corporate bonds   4,913,044         4,387,694         4,387,694 
Subordinated corporate bonds   8,257,754         8,118,959         8,119,959 
    158,726,665    76,794,461    81,354,100         158,148,561 

 

   12/31/2017 
   Carrying
Amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair
Value
 
 Financial Assets                         
Cash and deposits in Banks   32,473,987    32,473,987            32,473,987 
Repo transactions   1,419,808    1,419,808              1,419,808 
Other financial assets   1,362,179    1,362,179              1,362,179 
Loans and other financing   122,173,846         477,188    119,183,156    119,660,344 
Other debt securities   931,281    945,655              945,655 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,350,292    4,350,292              4,350,292 
    162,711,393    40,551,921    477,188    119,183,156    160,212,265 
                          
Financial Liabilities                         
Deposits   132,716,174    72,265,769    60,523,556         132,789,325 
Other repo transactions   2,688,093    2,688,093              2,688,093 
Other financial liabilities   9,808,877    8,515,027    1,299,660         9,814,687 
Financing received from the Central Bank and other financial entities   1,173,840         1,176,126         1,176,126 
Issued corporate bonds   4,712,216         4,432,977         4,432,977 
Subordinated corporate bonds   7,565,759         7,710,790         7,710,790 
    158,664,959    83,468,889    75,143,109         158,611,998 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

   12/31/2016 
   Carrying
Amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair
Value
 
 Financial Assets                         
Cash and deposits in Banks   32,992,475    32,992,475            32,992,475 
Repo transactions   19,124    19,124              19,124 
Other financial assets   743,194    743,194              743,194 
Loans and other financing   81,475,324         477,464    79,877,385    80,354,849 
Other debt securities   841,943    841,943              841,943 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   2,261,440    2,261,440              2,261,440 
    118,333,500    36,858,176    477,464    79,877,385    117,213,025 

 

   12/31/2016 
   Carrying
Amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair
Value
 
Financial Liabilities                         
Deposits   102,498,623    54,202,915    48,367,480              102,570,395 
Other repo transactions   1,095,634    1,095,634              1,095,634 
Other financial liabilities   5,895,687    4,823,083    1,075,294         5,898,377 
Financing received from the Central Bank and other financial entities   260,266         259,583         259,583 
Issued corporate bonds   1,745,851         1,466,612         1,466,612 
Subordinated corporate bonds   6,376,537         5,994,056         5,994,056 
    117,872,598    60,121,632    57,163,024         117,284,657 

 

10.LEASES

 

As disclosed in Note 10 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the Bank performs financial lease transactions, as lessor and operating lessee.

 

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

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
   Total 
Investment
   Current Value
of Minimum
Payment
Receivables
   Total 
Investment
   Current Value
of Minimum
Payment
Receivables
   Total 
Investment
   Current Value
of Minimum
Payment
Receivables
 
Up to 1 year   334,070    239,427    342,304    239,208    238,068    172,812 
From 1 to 5 years   396,331    323,006    447,729    360,750    292,892    205,480 
More than 5 years             175    172    2,601    2,598 
    730,401    562,433    790,208    600,130    533,561    380,890 

 

As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017 and 2016, income for non-accrued interests amounted to 163,804, 186,708 and 152,671, respectively.

 

Additionally, the following table shows the future minimum payments for these operating lease contracts:

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Up to 1 year   148.854    152.652    125.770 
From 1 to 5 years   182.527    212.357    192.849 
More than 5 years               
    331.381    365.009    318.619 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

11.INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Bank’s interests on associates and joint ventures are disclosed in Note 11 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

12.RELATED PARTIES

 

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

 

-has control or joint control of the Bank;

 

-has significant influence over the Bank;

 

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

 

-members of the same group;

 

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

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, there is a total amount of 1,202,695, 1,358,575 and 316,742, respectively, as unpaid financial assistance granted by the Bank to its associates and related parties and deposits of its associates and related parties of 181,370, 108,606 and 141,184, respectively.

 

   Subsidiaries   Associates and other related
parties
 
   Maximum
balances as of
03/31/2018
   Balance as of
03/31/2018
   Maximum
balances as of
03/31/2018
   Balance as of
03/31/2018
 
                 
Documents           202,358    201,286 
Overdraft             40,262    15,058 
Credit cards   274    263    41,313    35,654 
Leases   6,630    6,630    2,041    2,003 
Personal loans             13    13 
Mortgage loans             13,861    13,822 
Other loans   752,199    752,199    156,361    153,757 
Guarantees granted   443    443    21,824    21,567 
Total assistance   759,546    759,535    478,033    443,160 
Deposits       181,370        1,696,950 

 

   Subsidiaries   Associates and other related
parties
 
   Maximum
balances as of
12/31/2017
   Balance as of
12/31/2017
   Maximum
balances as of
12/31/2017
   Balance as of
12/31/2017
 
                 
Documents           147,026    147,026 
Overdraft             25,300    7,830 
Credit cards   397    389    35,430    33,827 
Leases   6,973    6,973    2,204    2,157 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

   Subsidiaries   Associates and other related 
parties
 
(Contd.)  Maximum
balances as of
12/31/2017
   Balance as of
12/31/2017
   Maximum
balances as of
12/31/2017
   Balance as of
12/31/2017
 
Personal loans             18    17 
Mortgage loans             13,559    13,526 
Other loans   952,148    952,148    140,661    140,448 
Guarantees granted   443    443    53,950    53,791 
Total assistance   959,961    959,953    418,148    398,622 
Deposits       108,606        2,364,042 

 

   Subsidiaries   Associates and other related
parties
 
   Maximum
balances as of
12/31/2016
   Balance as of
12/31/2016
   Maximum
balances as of
12/31/2016
   Balance as of
12/31/2016
 
                 
Documents             99,725    99,347 
Overdraft             17,799    7,454 
Credit cards   191    191    20,673    18,603 
Leases   8,036    8.036    1,189    1,168 
Personal loans             647    647 
Mortgage loans             4,759    4,759 
Other loans             175,770    161,287 
Guarantees granted   885    885    14,532    14,365 
Total assistance   9,112    9.112    335,094    307,630 
Deposits       134,911        2,167,187 

 

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

 

As of March 31, 2018, December, 31 2017 and 2016, the income from loan transactions totaled 58,119, 83,850 and 15,781, respectively, while income generated from deposit transactions totaled 15,789, 163,814 and 141,184, respectively.

 

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

 

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, totaled 16,407, 64,409 and 30,807 respectively.

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016 amounted to 125,684, 421,033 and 205,822 respectively.

 

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

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Board of Directors   13    13    12 
Top Management members of the key management personnel   10    10    10 
    23    23    22 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

13.PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

This accounting item includes all tangible assets owned by the Bank and used for its specific business.

 

Changes in these assets as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are disclosed in Exhibit F “Changes in Property, Plant and Equipment”.

 

In addition, as of December 31, 2016 and as a result of applying the deemed cost to the Bank´s real properties, the balance of such assets amounts to 6,383,144.

 

14.INVESTMENT PROPERTY

 

Changes in these assets as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are disclosed in Exhibit F “Changes in Property, Plant and Equipment”.

  

In addition, as of December 31, 2016 and as a result of applying the deemed cost to the Bank´s real properties, the balance of such assets amounts to 1,726,340.

 

15.INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Changes in these assets as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are disclosed in Exhibit G “Changes in Intangible Assets”. As of December 31, 2016, the balance of such assets amounts to 635,261.

 

16.BORROWING COSTS

 

Borrowing costs capitalized by the Bank are disclosed in Note 16 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

17.PROVISIONS

 

This item includes the amounts estimated to face a liability of probable occurrence, which in case it occurs, would originate a loss for the Bank.

 

Exhibit J “Changes in Provisions” presents the changes in provisions during the three-month period ended March 31, 2018.

 

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

  

   03/31/2018             
   Within 12
months
   Beyond 12
months
   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties   -    718    718    718    9,110 
Others   290,010    343,882    633,892    595,277    242,256 
    290,010    344,600    634,610    595,995    251,366 

 

In the opinion of the Management of the Bank and its legal advisors, there are no other significant effects than those disclosed in the accompanying Financial Statements, the amounts and settlement terms of which have been recognized based on the current value of such estimates, considering the probable settlement date thereof.

 

18.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAYABLE

 

The table below presents the amounts of employee benefits payable as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Short-term employee benefits  03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Salaries, gratifications and social security contributions   451,177    672,307    258,593 
Vacation accrual   335,550    499,834    364,933 
Thirteenth salary provision   121,532           
Total short-term employee benefits   908,259    1,172,141    623,526 

 

The Bank has not long-term employee benefits or post-employment benefits as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

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

 

The following tables show the analysis of the balance of financial assets and liabilities the Bank expects to recover and settle as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

03/31/2018  Without due
date
   Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Total
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total over
12
months
 
Assets                                             
Cash and deposits in Banks       25,918,134                25,918,134             
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   992    38,919    5,091    4,476    15,623    64,109    26,620    469,304    495,924 
Derivative instruments        603    492    3,437        4,532             
Repo transactions       587,283                587,283             
Other financial assets   983,574    1,050,198    7,396    102,459    201,149    1,361,202    8,173    51,920    60,093 
Loans and other financing        42,268,648    15,512,553    12,820,628    13,296,473    83,898,302    17,144,022    34,913,777    52,057,799 
Other debt securities       13,498,731    18,623,933    947,649        33,070,313        221,678    221,678 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,387,444                 10,325    10,325             
Investment in equity instruments   41,330                                 
Total Assets   5,413,340    83,362,516    34,149,465    13,878,649    13,523,570    144,914,200    17,178,815    35,656,679    52,835,494 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

03/31/2018  Without
due date
   Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Total
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total over
12
months
 
Liabilities                                             
Deposits       114,174,232    19,190,332    2,127,623    1,015,728    136,507,915    86,456    5,928    92,384 
Liabilities at fair value to profit or loss        12,755                   12,755                
Derivative instruments        13,656                   13,656                
Repo transactions        9,245                   9,245                
Other financial liabilities        8,257,909    23,943    7,404    11,999    8,301,255    19,748    138,574    158,322 
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial entities        20,905    274,609    7,599    21,184    324,297    45,860    116,589    162,449 
Issued Corporate bonds             292,474              292,474         4,620,570    4,620,570 
Subordinated corporate bonds             200,434              200,434         8,057,320    8,057,320 
Total Liabilities        122,488,702    19,981,792    2,142,626    1,048,911    145,662,031    152,064    12,938,981    13,091,045 

  

12/31/2017  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in Banks        32,473,987      
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        113,181    862,190 
Derivative instruments        7,664      
Repo transactions        1,419,808      
Other financial assets        846,983    676,947 
Loans and other financing        67,826,931    54,346,915 
Other debt securities        33,611,201      
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,350,292    2,993,719      
Investment in equity instruments   36,885           
Total Assets   4,387,177    139,293,474    55,886,052 
Liabilities               
Deposits        132,169,770    546,404 
Liabilities at fair value to profit or loss        6,450      
Derivative instruments        23,107      
Repo transactions        2,688,093      
Other financial liabilities        9,625,147    183,730 
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial entities        1,006,966    166,874 
Issued Corporate bonds        118,356    4,593,860 
Subordinated corporate bonds        80,004    485,755 
Total Liabilities        145,717,893    12,976,623 

 

12/31/2016  Without due
date
   Total up to 12
months
   Total over 12
months
 
Assets               
Cash and deposits in Banks        32,992,475      
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss        31,956    243,430 
Derivative instruments        9,721      
Repo transactions        19,124      
Other financial assets        739,306    3,888 
Loans and other financing        49,014,679    32,460,645 
Other debt securities        17,974,087      
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   2,261,475    1,200,994      
Investment in equity instruments   337,309           
Total Assets   2,598,784    101,982,342    32,707,963 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

12/31/2016  Without due
date
   Total up to
12 months
   Total over 12
months
 
Liabilities               
Deposits                   102,196,147    302,476 
Liabilities at fair value to profit or loss               
Derivative instruments               
Repo transactions        1,095,634      
Other financial liabilities        5,784,361    111,326 
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial entities        193,618    66,648 
Issued Corporate bonds        1,745,851      
Subordinated corporate bonds        67,429    6,309,108 
Total Liabilities        111,083,039    6,789,559 

 

20.DISCLOSURES BY OPERATING SEGMENT

 

The Bank has an approach of its banking business that is described in Note 20 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

 

21.INCOME TAX

 

This tax shall be recognized following the liability method, recognizing (as credit or debit) the tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of an asset or liability and its tax base, and its subsequent recognition in profit or loss for the year in which the reversal of such differences occurs, considering as well the possibility of using tax losses in the future.

 

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities in the Balance sheet are as follows:

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Deferred tax assets               
Loans and other financing   879,034    765,431    367,970 
Allowances for contingencies   198,398    178,798    87,978 
Provisions and employee Benefits   125,448    165,223    143,036 
Other financial assets   11,957    12,222    7,517 
Debt securities   6,988    4,702      
Total deferred tax assets   1,221,825    1,126,376    606,501 
Deferred tax liabilities               
Property, plant and equipment   1,105,045    1,108,577    1,498,909 
Intangible assets   253,011    239,108    215,128 
Investment in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures   101,960    96,027    61,477 
Other financial and non-financial liabilities   86,983    99,514    111,015 
Total deferred tax liabilities   1,546,999    1,543,226    1,886,529 
Net deferred tax liabilities   325,174    416,850    1,280,028 

 

Changes in net deferred liabilities as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 may be summarized as follows:

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017 
Net deferred tax liabilities at beginning of year   416,850    1,280,028 
Profit for deferred taxes recognized in total comprehensive income (*)   91,676    863,178 
Net deferred tax liabilities at period / fiscal year end   325,174    416,850 

 

(*)For changes in fiscal year 2017, we included the effect of the rate change, under the tax reform described in Note 3.13.a) to the accompanying Condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

The income tax recognized in the Statement of Income and in the Statement of Other Comprehensive Income differs from the income tax to be recognized if all income were subject to the current tax rate.

 

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

 

   03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
Carrying amount of profit before income tax   5,015,150    2,974,070 
Applicable income tax rate   30%   35%
Income tax on carrying amount of profit   1,504,545    1,040,925 
Net permanent differences and other tax effects   (31,578)   (72,103)
Total income tax   1,472,967    968,822 

 

As of March 31, 2018 and 2017, the effective income tax rate is 29.4% and 32.4%, respectively.

 

22.COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

Description  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
Performance obligations satisfied in one act (1)   1,698,131    1,241,221 
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period   4,432    88,145 
    1,702,563    1,329,366 

 

(1)Includes principally account maintenance fees, agreements and credit card commissions.

 

23.DIFFERENCE IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

Description  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities to pesos   (1,472)   71,669 
Income from foreign currency Exchange   125,995    109,070 
    124,523    180,739 

 

24.OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

Description  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
Services   816,426    767,800 
Sale of investment property and other non-financial assets   109,921      
Other adjustments and interest from other receivables   39,832    9,689 
Initial recognition of loans   20,457      
Sale of property, plant and equipment   719    567 
Other   113,465    124,373 
    1,100,820    902,429 

 

25.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

 

Description  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
Remunerations   1,385,143    1,179,139 
Social Security Contributions   268,389    243,823 
Compensations and bonuses to employees   139,225    98,432 
Employee services   44,420    40,517 
    1,837,177    1,561,911 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

26.ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES

 

Description  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
Taxes   204,822    145,261 
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses   150,844    110,081 
Fees to Directors and Syndics   147,010    73,457 
Security services   132,446    110,187 
Electricity and communications   103,494    71,960 
Other fees   97,153    68,459 
Leases   59,345    47,534 
Advertising and publicity   29,150    41,396 
Representation, travel and transportation expenses   18,815    13,207 
Stationary and office supplies   10,408    8,424 
Insurance   7,793    8,798 
Hired administrative services   886    4,452 
Other   299,938    198,942 
    1,262,104    902,158 

 

27.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

Description  03/31/2018   03/31/2017 
Gross turnover tax   1,004,284    681,291 
Charges for other provisions   149,953    65,415 
Deposit Guarantee Fund contributions   58,978    45,338 
Donations   19,612    18,933 
Insurance claims   10,080    4,766 
Initial loan recognition        7,016 
Other   575,428    452,996 
    1,818,335    1,275,755 

 

28.ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES IN THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

The Statement of Cash Flows presents the changes in cash and cash equivalents derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities during the period. For the preparation of the Statement of Cash Flows the Bank adopted the indirect method for Operating Activities and the direct method for Investment Activities and Financing Activities.

 

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

 

For the preparation of the Statement of Cash Flows the Bank considered the following:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

The table below presents the reconciliation between the item “Cash and cash equivalents” in the Statement of Cash Flows and the relevant accounting items of the Balance Sheet:

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   03/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Cash and Deposits in Banks   25,918,134    32,473,987    25,904,251    32,992,475 
Debt securities at fair value        44    124,281    9,585 
Other debt securities   13,611,261    4,828,008    2,103    14,148,240 
    39,529,395    37,302,039    26,030,635    47,150,300 

 

29.CAPITAL STOCK

 

The composition of the Bank’s capital stock is disclosed in exhibit K “Composition of capital stock” to the accompanying Condensed separate interim financial statements.

 

Additionally, Note 29 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements presents the changes in the Bank’s capital stock.

 

30.DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE

 

Note 31 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements describes the Deposit Guarantee Insurance System and the scope thereof.

 

Banco Macro SA holds an 8.4020% interest in the capital stock according to the percentages disclosed by Central Bank Communiqué “B” 11681 issued on March 20, 2018.

 

31.RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

Item  03/31/2018   12/31/2017 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities          
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033 used as security in favor of Sedesa (1).   116,908    117,454 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033 securing the regional economies Competitiveness Program – BID Loan No. 3174/OC-AR.   104,640    98,541 
· Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos, maturity 06-21-2018 as of March 31, 2018 and maturity 02-21-2018 as of December 31, 2017 for the performance of forward foreign currency translation.     48,029    53,059 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033, for minimum counterpart required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/13 of the CNV.    13,952    13,139 
· Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos, maturity 06-21-2018 as of March 31, 2018 and maturity 02/21/2018 as of December 31, 2017 securing operations through negotiation secured transaction Segment as the main counterparty of the MAE.   9,467    9,647 

· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033 securing BID Loan of the Province of San Juan No. 2763/OC-AR.

   9,418    8,869 
· Discount bonds in pesos regulated by Argentinean legislation, maturing 2033 securing the sectorial Credit Program of the Province of San Juan. Production investment financing fund.   9,243    8,704 

· Secured Bonds under Presidential Decree No. 1579/02 as security for a loan received from Banco de Inversión y Comercio Exterior SA (Bice).

        4,270 
· Other government and private securities.   1,830    2,331 
Subtotal Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and other debt securities   313,487    316,014 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

Item (contd.)  03/31/2018   12/31/2017 
Other financial assets          
· Sundry debtors – foreclosure within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the City of Buenos Aires for differences in gross turnover tax   827    827 
Subtotal other financial assets   827    827 
           
Loans and other financing – Non-financial sector and foreign residents          
· Interests derived from contributions made as protector (2)   90,000    90,000 
Subtotal Loans and other financing - Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   90,000    90,000 
           
Financial assets delivered as guarantee          
· Special guarantee checking accounts opened in Central Bank for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities.   3,850,411    3,750,952 
· Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions   533,075    592,890 
· Other guarantee deposits   3,958    6,450 
Subtotal Other financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,387,444    4,350,292 
Other non-financial assets          
· Real property related to call options sold   115,888    222,023 
Subtotal Other non-financial assets   115,888    222,023 
Total   4,907,646    4,979,156 

 

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

 

(2)In order to keep tax benefits related to these contributions, they must be maintained between two and three years from the date they were made. The same correspond to the following risk funds: Garantizar SGR Risk Fund and Los Grobo SGR Risk Fund as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and Intergarantías SGR Risk Fund as of December 31, 2017.

 

Additionally, as of December 31, 2016, the amount of restricted assets was 2,676,022.

 

32.TRUST AGREEMENTS

 

Note 33 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the different trust agreements according to the business purpose sought by the Bank, which may be summarized as follows:

 

1)Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

Debt securities include mainly prepayments towards the placement price of trust securities of the financial trusts under public offerings, made by the Bank through underwriting agreements (Consubond, Garbarino, Secubono, Accicom, Mila, Credicuotas Consumo, Credimas, Best Consumer Directo, Best Consumer Finance and Agrocap 1). The assets managed for these trusts are mainly related to securitizations of consumer loans. Trust securities are placed once the public offering is authorized by the CNV. Upon expiry of the placement period, once all trust securities have been placed on the market, the Bank recovers the disbursements made, plus an agreed-upon compensation (“underwriting Price”). If after making the best efforts, such trust securities cannot be placed, the Bank (“Underwriter”) will retain the securities subject to underwriting.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016 the debt securities administered by the Bank with investment purposes and certificate of participation in financial trusts total 1,041,068, 1,003,312 and 719,918, respectively.

 

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

 

2)Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the accompanying condensed separate interim Financial Statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SA of this type of trusts amount to 69,444, 116,387 and 58,633, respectively.

 

3)Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the accompanying condensed separate interim Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amount to 325,089, 328,268 and 451,569, respectively.

 

4)Trusts in which the Bank acts as Trustee (Management)

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and 2016, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of the accompanying Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amount to 1,374,051, 1,302,687 and 1,396,421, respectively.

 

33.COMPLIANCE WITH CNV STANDARDS

 

Considering Banco Macro SA’s current operations, and according to the different categories of agents established by CNV General Resolution 622, the Bank is registered with this agency as agent for the custody of collective investment products of mutual funds (AC PIC FCI for their acronyms in Spanish language), comprehensive clearing and settlement agent and trading agent (ALyC and AN – comprehensive, for their acronyms in Spanish language), financial trustee Agent (FF for its acronym in Spanish language ) and Guarantee Entity (in the process of being registered).

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity exceeds the minimum amount required by this regulation, amounting to 32,000, as well as the minimum counterpart required of 11,000, which the Bank paid-in with government securities as described in Note 32 to the accompanying condensed separated interim Financial Statements.

 

In addition, Note 34.2 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements presents the general policy of documents in custody, describing which information has been disclosed and delivered to third parties for custody.

 

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

 

The items recognized by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for March 2018 are listed below, indicating the balances as of month-end of the related items:

 

Description  Banco
Macro SA
 
Cash and deposits in banks     
Amounts in Central Bank accounts   17,981,678 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     
Special guarantee accounts with the Central Bank   3,850,411 
Total   21,832,089 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

35.PENALTIES APPLIED TO THE FINANCIAL ENTITY AND SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS INITIATED BY THE CENTRAL BANK

 

Note 36 to the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements describes the penalties applied and the proceedings filed by the Central Bank against the Bank, classified as follows:

 

-Summary proceedings filed by the Central Bank
-Penalties applied by the Central Bank
-Penalties applied by the UIF

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal advisors consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the above mentioned judicial proceedings other than those disclosed in the accompanying Financial Statements.

 

36.ISSUANCE OF CORPORATE BONDS

 

Note 37 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements describes liabilities for corporate bonds recognized by the Bank as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, under the terms and values therein expressed.

 

Additionally, as of December 31, 2016, the Bank recognized Class A subordinated resettable corporate bonds for 6,376,537 and Class 2 non-subordinated corporate bonds for 1,745,851.

 

37.ACCOUNTING ITEMS OUTSIDE THE BALANCE SHEET

 

In addition to the expressed in Note 7, the Bank recognizes different transactions outside its Balance sheet, pursuant to the Central Bank standards.

 

As of March 31, 2018, December 31, 2017 and 2016, the main balances outside the Bank’s Balance sheet include the preferred and non-preferred guarantees received from customers, under the applicable rules in force in this matter, to secure the loans transactions and other financing, the value of which totals 38,752,555, 38,139,862 and 21,261,105, respectively; custody of government and private bonds and of other third-party assets, the value of which totals 98,304,660, 70,772,660 and 41,094,883, respectively; checks pending clearance amount to 1,059,936, 1,266,305 and 1,134,949, respectively and outstanding checks not yet paid amount to 2,076,689, 2,032,128 and 1,852,989, respectively.

 

38.TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

38.1.Tax claims

 

Note 39.1. to the consolidated financial statements describes the most relevant claims pending resolution and filed by AFIP and the tax authorities of the relevant jurisdiction.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal advisors consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the above mentioned proceedings other than those disclosed in the accompanying Financial Statements.

 

38.2.Other claims

 

Note 39.2. to the consolidated financial statements describes the most relevant claims pending resolution and filed by the different consumer´s associations.

 

The Bank’s Management and its legal advisors consider no further significant accounting effects could arise from the final outcome of the above mentioned proceedings other than those disclosed in the accompanying Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 43)

(Figures expressed in thousands of Pesos)

 

39.RESTRICTION ON EARNINGS DISTRIBUTION

 

Note 40 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements describes the main legal provisions regulating the restriction on profit distribution.

 

In compliance with the above expressed, and in accordance with the distribution approved by the General Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 27, 2018, the Bank applied 1,877,754 to increase its Legal reserve and 7,511,017 to increase other earnings reserved for future distribution of profits. Furthermore, the above mentioned Shareholders’ Meeting resolved to make a profit distribution as cash dividends of 3,348,315. Dividends were made available and paid on May 15, 2018.

 

40.CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TRANSPARENCY POLICY

 

Note 41 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements describes the main guidelines of the Bank as to capital management and corporate governance transparency policy.

 

41.CHANGES IN THE ARGENTINE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF THE FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL SYSTEM

 

The international and national macroeconomic environment in which the Bank operates and the impact on it is described in Note 43 to the Condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

42.EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

No events occurred between the end of the reporting period and the issuance of the accompanying condensed separate interim Financial Statements that may materially affect the financial position or the profit and loss for the period, not disclosed in the accompanying condensed separate interim Financial Statements.

 

43.ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

These Condensed separate interim financial statements are presented in accordance with the accounting framework established by the Central Bank, as mention in Note 3. These accounting standards may not conform with accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT A

 

SEPARATE DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Holdings   Position 
   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   03/31/2018 
Name  Fair
Value
  

Fair
Value

Level

   Book
balance
   Book
balance
   Position
without
options
   Options   Final
position
 
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE TROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                                   
                                    
- Local                                   
Government securities                                   
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033          1    189,706    89,691    189,706              189,706 
Debt Securities of Province of Río Negro in pesos - Badlar Private + 250 basis point - Maturity: 07-06-2020        2    122,360    281,881    122,360         122,360 
Consolidation bonds in pesos 8° Serie - Maturity: 10-04-2022        1    70,440    105,882    70,440         70,440 
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 10-03-2021        1    49,623         49,623         49,623 
Federal government bonds in US dollars at 8.75% - Maturity: 05-07-2024        1    36,522    8,934    36,522         36,522 
Par bonds denominated in pesos - Maturity: 12-31-2038        1    33,266    38,677    33,266         33,266 
Securities related to PBI in US dollars - Maturity: 12-15-2035        1    5,459         5,459         5,459 
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos at monetary police rate - Maturity 06-21-2020        1    4,945         4,945         4,945 
Consolidation bonds in pesos 6° Serie at 2% - Maturity: 03-15-2024        1    3,320    4    3,320         3,320 
Secured bonds in pesos - Badlar Private + 250 basis point - Maturity: 03-11-2019        1    2,892    3,012    462         462 
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos adjustment by CER - Maturity: 07-22-2021        1    1,014         1,014         1,014 
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos at 16 % - Maturity: 10-17-2023        2    1,001    22,703    1,001         1,001 
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos at 21.20 % - Maturity: 09-19-2018        1    866    598    866         866 
Discount bonds denominated in US dollars Argentina Law - Maturity: 12-31-2033        1    323    327    323         323 
Secured bonds in pesos - Badlar Private + 325 basis point - Maturity: 03-01-2020        1    148    573    148         148 
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos at 15.50 % - Maturity: 10-17-2026        1    147    153    147         147 
Securities related to PBI inpesos - Maturity: 12-15-2035        1    53    67    53         53 
Discount bonds denominated in US dollars - Maturity: 12-31-2033        1    32    4    32         32 
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos adjustment by CER - Maturity: 04-28-2020                  498                
Public debt securities of C.A.B.A. Class 23 at variable rate - Maturity: 02-22-2028                  124,399                
Secured bonds in pesos under Presidential Decree No. 1579/02 at 2% - Maturity: 02-04-2018                  18,960                
Province of Neuquén Treasury Bills Class 2 Series II - Maturity: 06-06-2018                  15,265                
Federal government bonds in US dollars 5.625% - Maturity: 01-26-2022                  5,080                
Federal government bonds in US dollars 6.875% - Maturity: 01-26-2027                  951                
Federal government treasury bills in US dollars - Maturity: 02-09-2018                  632                
Federal government treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 03-05-2018                  504                
Federal government bonds in pesos - Badlar Private + 275 basis point - Maturity 03-01-2018                  319                
Federal government bonds in pesos - Badlar Private + 200 basis point - Maturity 04-03-2022                  292                
                                    
Subtotal local government securities             522,117    719,406    519,687         519,687 
                                    
Private securities                                   
Debt Securities in Financial Trusts Chubut Regalías Hidrocarburíferas - Maturity: 07-01-2020        3    37,916    34,932    37,916         37,916 
Securities of public service companies        3    992    909    992         992 
Corporate Bonds Banco de Inversión y Comercio Exterior S.A. Class 6                  98,602                
Corporate Bonds Inversora Juramento S.A. Class 6                  80,938                
Corporate Bonds Rombo Compañía Financiera S.A. Series 38                  40,584                
                                    
Subtotal local private securities             38,908    255,965    38,908         38,908 
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE TROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS             561,025    975,371    558,595         558,595 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 138 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT A

(Continued)

 

SEPARATE DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Holdings   Position 
   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   03/31/2018 
Name  Fair
Value
   Fair
Value
Level
   Book
balance
   Book
balance
   Position
without
options
   Options   Final
position
 
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                                   
Measured at fair value thought other comprehensive income                                   
- Local                                   
Government securities                                   
International bonds of the Argentina Republic in US dollars at 5.875 - Maturity: 01-11-2028        1    96,050         96,050             96,050 
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033        1    8,720         8,720         8,720 
Consolidation bonds in pesos 8° Serie - Maturity: 10-04-2022                  49,726                
                                    
Subtotal local government securities             104,770    49,726    104,770         104,770 
                                    
Central Bank of Argentina Bills                                   
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-16-2018        1    13,880,308    5,769,624    13,880,308         13,880,308 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-18-2018        1    11,919,237    5,626,984    11,919,237         11,919,237 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 06-21-2018        1    4,480,319    3,329,550    4,480,319         4,480,319 
Liquidity letters of Central Bank of Argentina in pesos - Maturity: 04-03-2018        1    1,294,574         1,294,574         1,294,574 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 09-19-2018        1    495,905    6,949    495,905         495,905 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 07-18-2018        1    390,878    175,645    390,878         390,878 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 08-15-2018        1    60,866    777    60,866         60,866 
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-21-2018                  6,333,072                
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 01-17-2018                  6,045,824                
Central Bank of Argentina Internal Bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-21-2018                  5,341,770                
Subtotal Central Bank of Argentina Bills             32,522,087    32,630,195    32,522,087         32,522,087 
                                    
Total Other debt securities measured at fair value thought other comprehensive income             32,626,857    32,679,921    32,626,857         32,626,857 
                                    
Measured at amortized cost                                   
- Local                                   
Debt securities                                   
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033   140,369    1    116,908    117,454    116,908         116,908 
Secured bonds in pesos under Presidential Decree No. 1579/02 at 2% - Maturity: 02-04-2018                  4,270                
              116,908    121,724    116,908         116,908 
                                    
Private securities                                   
Financial Trust Underwriting Naldo Lombardi   143,364    1    143,364         143,364         143,364 
Financial Trust Underwriting Secubono   87,951    1    87,951    110,554    87,951         87,951 
Financial Trust Underwriting Mila   61,949    1    61,949    32,955    61,949         61,949 
Financial Trust Underwriting Accicom Préstamos Personales   60,515    1    60,515    51,041    60,515         60,515 
Financial Trust Underwriting Garbarino   56,864    1    56,864    68,070    56,864         56,864 
Financial Trust Underwriting Naldo PVCRED   56,542    1    56,542         56,542         56,542 
Financial Trust Underwriting Credicuotas Consumo   53,695    1    53,695    50,223    53,695         53,695 
Financial Trust Underwriting Credimas   27,346    1    27,346    25,646    27,346         27,346 
Financial Trust Underwriting Consubond                  360,363                
Financial Trust Underwriting Agrocap                  46,482                
Financial Trust Underwriting Best Consumer Directo                  32,136                
Financial Trust Underwriting Best Consumer Finance                  32,086                
                                    
Subtotal local Private securities             548,226    809,556    548,226         548,226 
                                    
Total other debt securities measurement at amortized cost             665,134    931,280    665,134         665,134 
                                    
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES             33,291,991    33,611,201    33,291,991         33,291,991 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 139 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT A

(Continued)

 

SEPARATE DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Holdings   Position 
   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   03/31/2018 
Name  Fair
Value
   Fair
Value
Level
   Book
balance
   Book
balance
   Position
without
options
   Options   Final
position
 
Equity Instruments                                   
                                    
Measured at fair value trough profit or loss                                   
Local                                   
Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A.             3    22,293    18,441    22,293              22,293 
Sedesa        3    3,975    3,909    3,975         3,975 
Argentina Clearing S.A.        3    3,217    3,217    3,217         3,217 
C.O.E.L.S.A.        3    3,048    3,048    3,048         3,048 
Mercado a Término Rosario S.A.        3    2,569    2,569    2,569         2,569 
Other             1,698    1,698    1,698         1,698 
                                    
Subtotal local             36,800    32,882    36,800         36,800 
                                    
Foreign                                   
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A.        1    4,192    3,688    4,192         4,192 
Sociedad de Telecomunicaciones Financieras Interbancarias Mundiales        3    338    315    338         338 
                                    
Subtotal foreign             4,530    4,003    4,530         4,530 
                                    
Total measured at fair value trough profit or loss             41,330    36,885    41,330         41,330 
                                    
Total Equity Instruments             41,330    36,885    41,330         41,330 
                                    
TOTAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES             33,894,346    34,623,457    33,891,916         33,891,916 

 

As of December 31, 2016, debt securities at fair value through profit or loss amounted to 275,386, Other Debt Securities to 17,974,087 and Equity instruments to 337,309.

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 140 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT B

 

SEPARATE CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
             
COMMERCIAL               
                
In normal situation   56,301,945    48,622,186    34,128,374 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   3,558,581    3,795,181    2,538,782 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   8,149,068    7,426,689    5,119,268 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   44,594,296    37,400,316    26,470,324 
                
Subject to special monitoring   336,826    298,886    27,887 
In observation               
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   4,361    6,042      
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   120,672    66,613    18,875 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   211,793    226,231    9,012 
                
Troubled   32,672    37,164    50,039 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees        3,441      
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   21,528    22,971    50,039 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   11,144    10,752      
                
With high risk of insolvency   138,165    143,881    137,431 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   388    729    1,882 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   103,313    86,437    61,374 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   34,464    56,715    74,175 
                
Irrecoverable   50,965         4 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees               
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   18,605           
    32,360         4 
                
Subtotal Commercial   56,860,573    49,102,117    34,343,735 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 141 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT B

(Continued)

 

SEPARATE CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   3/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
             
CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE               
                
Performing   80,806,429    74,624,457    48,698,468 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   1,909,668    2,129,722    767,733 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   8,515,474    6,847,800    2,483,434 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   70,381,287    65,646,935    45,447,301 
                
Low risk   1,450,001    941,697    502,812 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   12,463    6,359    1,486 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   52,666    31,801    20,622 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   1,384,872    903,537    480,704 
                
Medium risk   652,912    544,375    390,339 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   821    1,447    3,188 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   18,640    13,506    7,634 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   633,451    529,422    379,517 
                
High risk   426,316    397,696    268,927 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   476    496    2,099 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   21,868    18,106    20,284 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   403,972    379,094    246,544 
                
Irrecoverable   172,559    139,268    87,190 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   15,765    17,924    16,642 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   156,794    121,344    70,548 
                
Irrecoverable according to Central Bank's rules   465    206    210 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   465    206    210 
                
Subtotal consumer and mortgage   83,508,682    76,647,699    49,947,946 
Total   140,369,255    125,749,816    84,291,681 

 

This exhibit disclosures the contractual figures in accordance as established by Central Bank. The conciliation with the condensed separated interim balance sheet, is listed below:

 

   As of 03/31/2018 
Loans and other financing   135,956,101 
+ Allowances for loans and other financing losses   2,794,761 
+ Amortized cost and fair value adjustment   281,298 
+ Private securities - Debt Securities in Financial Trusts   553,764 
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities   783,331 
Total computable concepts   140,369,255 

  

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 142 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT C

 

SEPARATE CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Number of customers  Cutoff
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Cutoff
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Cutoff
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers   11,679,306    8.32    11,151,842    8.87    6,353,953    7.54 
50 next largest customers   14,956,919    10.66    11,488,939    9.14    8,920,400    10.58 
100 next largest customers   9,023,351    6.43    7,505,554    5.97    5,525,254    6.55 
Other customers   104,709,679    74.59    95,603,481    76.02    63,492,074    75.33 
                               
Total   140,369,255    100.00    125,749,816    100.00    84,291,681    100.00 

 

(1) See Exhibit B

  

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 143 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT D

 

SEPARATE BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Matured   Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month
and up to
3 months
   Over 3
months
and up to
6 months
   Over 6
months
and up to
12 months
   Over 12
months
and up to
24 months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Non-financial government sector - Central Bank   218    112,509    145,310    268,186    581,312    930,085    733,895    2,771,515 
                                         
Financial sector        2,140,102    943,279    617,696    607,217    880,580    47,293    5,236,167 
                                         
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   936,828    41,001,143    18,289,548    17,060,699    20,898,690    28,731,631    52,945,646    179,864,185 
                                         
Total   937,046    43,253,754    19,378,137    17,946,581    22,087,219    30,542,296    53,726,834    187,871,867 

 

SEPARATE BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Matured   Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month
and up to
3 months
   Over 3
months
and up to
6 months
   Over 6
months
and up to
12 months
   Over 12
months
and up to
24 months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Non-financial government sector - Central Bank       51,131    219,501    183,337    543,855    982,347    876,255    2,856,426 
                                         
Financial sector        1,844,657    450,276    710,764    755,578    1,005,476    228,185    4,994,936 
                                         
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   847,585    34,163,062    17,642,583    16,550,145    18,000,025    26,527,720    46,828,878    160,559,998 
                                         
Total   847,585    36,058,850    18,312,360    17,444,246    19,299,458    28,515,543    47,933,318    168,411,360 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 144 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT D

 

SEPARATE BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Matured   Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month
and up to
3 months
   Over 3
months
and up to
6 months
   Over 6
months
and up to
12 months
   Over 12
months
and up to
24 months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
Non-financial government sector - Central Bank   0    747,993    124,713    384,876    142,487    272,196    230,432    1,902,697 
                                         
Financial sector   0    403,961    453,069    486,055    384,924    239,092    52,674    2,019,775 
                                         
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   512,311    27,908,295    12,322,113    11,244,077    12,270,971    16,758,463    22,362,248    103,378,478 
                                         
Total   512,311    29,060,249    12,899,895    12,115,008    12,798,382    17,269,751    22,645,354    107,300,950 

 

This exhibit disclosoures contractual future cash flows that included interests and accesories to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT E

 

SEPARATE DETAILED INFORMATION ON INTERESTS IN OTHER COMPANIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

                              Information of the issuer
   Shares of interest                 Data from latest financial statements
Name  Class  Unit
face
value
   Votes
per
share
   Number   Amount
03/31/2018
   Amount
12/31/2017
   Amount
12/31/2016
   Main business
activity
  Year-
end
date /
Period
  Capital
stock
   Shareholders'
equity
   Income
for the
year /
Period
 
                                              
In financial institutions                                                      
- Subsidiaries                                                      
Local                                                      
Banco del Tucumán SA  Common   100    1    395,341    1,985,755    1,787,137    1,851,964   Financial institution  03-31-18   43,900    2,208,063    220,854 
Subtotal local                     1,985,755    1,787,137    1,851,964                      
                                                       
Foreign                                                      
Macro Bank Limited  Common   1    1    39,816,899    808,653    912,765    769,059   Financial institution  03-31-18   86,501    808,653    46,497 
Subtotal foreign                     808,653    912,765    769,059                      
                                                       
Total in financial institutions subsidiaries                     2,794,408    2,699,902    2,621,023                      
                                                       
Total in institutions                     2,794,408    2,699,902    2,621,023                      
                                                       
In complementary services companies                                                      
- Subsidiaries                                                      
Local                                                      
Macro Securities SA  Common   1    1    12,776,680    792,701    681,436    292,348   Brokerage house  03-31-18   12,886    783,287    110,743 
Macro Fondos SGFCISA  Common   1    1    6,475,143    54,545    40,625    24,694   Management company of FCI  03-31-18   1,713    283,364    71,866 
Macro Fiducia SA  Common   1    1    327,183    23,102    21,464    19,152   Services  03-31-18   6,567    17,471    818 
Subtotal local                     870,348    743,525    336,194                      
Total in complementary services subsidiary companies                     870,348    743,525    336,194                      
                                                       
Associates and joint ventures                                                      
Local                                                      
Prisma Medio de Pagos  Common   1    1    1,141,503    196,568    142,600    67,583   Processing services  12-31-17   15,000    2,511,180    2,432,494 
Joint Ventures (UTE)                     90,760    75,519    56,001   Management of tax services                  
Subtotal local                     287,328    218,119    123,584                      
                                                       
Total in complementary services associates companies and join ventures                     287,328    218,119    123,584                      
                                                       
Total in complementary servicies companies                     1,157,676    961,644    459,778                      
                                                       
In other asociates                                                      
- Associates and joint ventures                                                      
Local                                                      
Macro Warrants S.A.  Common   1    1         671    827    684   Issue of warrants  12-31-17   1,000    13,417    884 
Subtotal local                     671    827    684                      
Total in other asociates                     671    827    684                      
                                                       
Total investments in other companies                     3,952,755    3,662,373    3,081,485                      

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT F

 

SEPARATE IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    Origination
Value at
beginning
    Useful life
          Depreciation for the period    Residual
value at the
 
Item  of fiscal
year
   estimated
in years
  Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   Of the
period
   At the
end
   end of the
period
 
Cost measurement                                           
Buildings   4,096,890   50   220    101,575    256,498    9,155    16,837    264,180    3,731,355 
Furniture and facilities   339,327   10   5,543    951    126,282         8,182    134,464    209,455 
Machinery and equipment   939,919   5   152,824    110,655    509,167         42,297    551,464    430,624 
Vehicles   109,825   5   6,294    1,468    75,696    933    4,142    78,905    35,746 
Work in progress   2,068,485       323,566    31,972                        2,360,079 
                                            
Total property, plant and equipment   7,554,446       488,447    246,621    967,643    10,088    71,458    1,029,013    6,767,259 

 

SEPARATE IN PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    Origination
Value at
              Depreciation for the fiscal year    Residual 
Item  beginning
of fiscal
year
   Useful life
estimated
in years
  Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   Of the
fiscal
year
   At the
end
   value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost measurement                                           
Buildings   4,066,401   50   38,307    7,818    216,134    25,896    66,260    256,498    3,840,392 
Furniture and facilities   302,023   10   37,304         94,493         31,789    126,282    213,045 
Machinery and equipment   713,262   5   229,575    2,918    370,753    2,548    140,962    509,167    430,752 
Vehicles   91,142   5   23,587    4,904    65,079    3,800    14,417    75,696    34,129 
Work in progress   1,210,316       899,056    40,887                        2,068,485 
                                            
Total property, plant and equipment   6,383,144       1,227,829    56,527    746,459    32,244    253,428    967,643    6,586,803 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 147 - 

 

  

EXHIBIT F

(Continued)

 

SEPARATE CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    Origination
Value at
beginning
    Useful life          Depreciation for the period    Residual
value at the
 
Item  of fiscal
year
   estimated
in years
  Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   Of the
period
   At the
end
   end of the
period
 
Cost measurement                                           
Others investment properties   1,935,289   50   129,287    263,228    15,611    1,772    1,400    15,239    1,786,109 
                                            
Total investment property   1,935,289       129,287    263,228    15,611    1,772    1,400    15,239    1,786,109 

  

SEPARATE CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

    Origination
Value at
              Depreciation for the fiscal year    Residual 
Item  beginning
of fiscal
year
   Useful life
estimated
in years
  Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   Of the
fiscal
year
   At the
end
   value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost measurement                                           
Others investment properties   1,726,340   50   237,381    28,432    17,879    7,784    5,516    15,611    1,919,678 
                                            
Total investment property   1,726,340       237,381    28,432    17,879    7,784    5,516    15,611    1,919,678 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 148 - 

 

 

EXHIBIT G

 

SEPARATE CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Origination
Value at
   Years of           Depreciation for the period   Residual 
Item  beginning
of fiscal
year
   useful life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   Of the
period
   At the
end
   value at
the end of
the period
 
                                     
Cost measurement                                             
                                              
Licenses   312,484    5    3,523         97,731         12,050    109,781    206,226 
                                              
Other intangible assets   1,361,934    5    138,868    6,352    718,351         62,284    780,635    713,815 
                                              
Total intangible assets   1,674,418         142,391    6,352    816,082         74,334    890,416    920,041 

 

SEPARATE CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Origination
Value at
   Years of           Depreciation for the fiscal year   Residual 
Item  beginning
of fiscal
year
   useful life
estimated
in years
   Increases   Decreases   Accumulated   Decrease   Of the
fiscal
year
   At the
end
   value at the 
end of the 
fiscal year
 
                                     
Cost measurement                                             
                                              
Goodwill - Bussiness combination   20,609         35,596    56,205                          
                                              
Licenses   161,335    5    151,289    140    54,331    2    43,400    97,729    214,755 
                                              
Other intangible assets   1,023,323    5    645,135    306,524    515,675    156,867    359,545    718,353    643,581 
                                              
Total investment property   1,205,267         832,020    362,869    570,006    156,869    402,945    816,082    858,336 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 149 - 

 

 

EXHIBIT H

 

SEPARATE DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
Number of customers  Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
   Outstanding
balance
   % of total
portfolio
 
                         
10 largest customers  8,249,632   6.04   8,879,036   6.69   6,187,859   6.04 
50 next largest customers   7,193,854    5.27    6,701,842    5.05    6,415,928    6.26 
100 next largest customers   4,716,017    3.45    4,617,386    3.48    3,954,135    3.86 
Other customers   116,440,796    85.24    112,517,910    84.78    85,940,701    83.84 
                               
Total   136,600,299    100.00    132,716,174    100.00    102,498,623    100.00 

 

This exhibit disclosoures contractual future cash flows that included interests and accesories to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 150 - 

 

 

EXHIBIT I

 

SEPARATE BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
                             
Deposits   115,180,455    19,832,054    2,219,954    1,073,249    91,875    7,146    138,404,733 
                                    
From the non-financial government sector   8,311,204    531,900    163,488    4,858    17,595         9,029,045 
From the financial sector   93,156                             93,156 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   106,776,095    19,300,154    2,056,466    1,068,391    74,280    7,146    129,282,532 
                                    
Liabilities  at fair value through profit or loss   12,755                             12,755 
                                    
Derivative instruments   13,656                             13,656 
                                    
Repo Transactions   9,245                             9,245 
                                    
Other  financial institutions   9,245                             9,245 
                                    
Other financial liabilities   8,257,909    25,271    9,290    15,279    24,786    158,551    8,491,086 
                                    
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   21,911    279,285    12,861    33,434    65,784    135,822    549,097 
                                    
Issued corporate bonds        404,300         404,300    808,600    6,642,069    8,259,269 
                                    
Subordinated corporate bonds        271,935         271,935    543,869    11,864,404    12,952,143 
                                    
Total   123,495,931    20,812,845    2,242,105    1,798,197    1,534,914    18,807,992    168,691,984 

 

This exhibit disclosoures contractual future cash flows that included interests and accesories to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 151 - 

 

 

EXHIBIT I

  

SEPARATE BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
                             
Deposits   113,423,914    17,903,144    2,517,574    525,834    27,666    7,458    134,405,590 
                                    
From the non-financial government sector   8,897,189    419,219    242,413    963    17,565         9,577,349 
From the financial sector   81,357                             81,357 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   104,445,368    17,483,925    2,275,161    524,871    10,101    7,458    124,746,884 
                                    
Liabilities  at fair value through profit or loss   6,450                             6,450 
                                    
Derivative instruments   23,107                             23,107 
                                    
Repo Transactions   2,688,093                             2,688,093 
                                    
Other  financial institutions   2,688,093                             2,688,093 
                                    
Other financial liabilities   9,601,982    21,720    10,720    16,518    25,559    163,965    9,840,464 
                                    
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   927,139    91,695    11,605    15,967    34,289    94,109    1,174,804 
                                    
Issued corporate bonds             119,044              4,620,570    4,739,614 
                                    
Subordinated corporate bonds             80,260              7,509,680    7,589,940 
                                    
Total   126,670,685    18,016,559    2,739,203    558,319    87,514    12,395,782    160,468,062 

 

This exhibit disclosoures contractual future cash flows that included interests and accesories to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 152 - 

 

 

EXHIBIT I

 

SEPARATE BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Remaining terms to maturity     
Item  Up to 1
month
   Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
   Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
   Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
   Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
   Over 24
months
   Total 
                             
Deposits   86,801,634    15,016,867    1,669,383    311,924    8,678    3,413    103,811,899 
                                    
From the non-financial government sector   4,904,400    851,853    209,803    86,529    117         6,052,702 
From the financial sector   55,860                             55,860 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   81,841,374    14,165,014    1,459,580    225,395    8,561    3,413    97,703,337 
                                    
Repo Transactions   1,095,634                             1,095,634 
                                    
Other financial institutions   1,095,634                             1,095,634 
                                    
Other financial liabilities   5,197,724    480,634    6,909    6,868    10,826    147,157    5,850,118 
                                    
Financing received from the Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   85,690    49,164    90,378    14,207    9,867    12,780    262,086 
                                    
Issued corporate bonds        1,758,053                        1,758,053 
                                    
Subordinated corporate bonds             213,978    213,978    427,955    9,763,723    10,619,634 
                                    
Total   93,180,682    17,304,718    1,980,648    546,977    457,326    9,927,073    123,397,424 

 

This exhibit disclosoures contractual future cash flows that included interests and accesories to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 153 - 

 

 

EXHIBIT J

 

SEPARATE CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Balances at
beginning of
       Decreases             
Breakdown  fiscal year   Increases   Charge off   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
                         
For  Administrative, disciplinary and criminal sanctions   718              718    718    9,110 
                               
Other   595,277    149,953    111,338    633,892    595,277    242,256 
                               
Total Provisions   595,995    149,953    111,338    634,610    595,995    251,366 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 154 - 

 

 

EXHIBIT K

 

SEPARATE COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Shares  Capital stock 
                   
          Votes per  Issued     
Class  Stock number   Face Value  share  Outstanding   Paid in 
                   
Registered common stock A   11,235,670   1  5   11,236    11,236 
                      
Registered common stock B   658,427,351   1  1   658,427    658,427 
                      
Total   669,663,021          669,663    669,663 

 

SEPARATE COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Shares  Capital stock 
                   
          Votes per  Issued     
Class  Stock number   Face Value  share  Outstanding   Paid in 
                   
Registered common stock A   11,235,670   1  5   11,236    11,236 
                      
Registered common stock B   658,427,351   1  1   658,427    658,427 
                      
Total   669,663,021          669,663    669,663 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

 155 - 

 

 

EXHIBIT K

 

SEPARATE COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Shares  Capital stock 
                   
          Votes per  Issued     
Class  Stock number   Face Value  share  Outstanding   Paid in 
                   
Registered common stock A   11,235,670   1  5   11,236    11,236 
                      
Registered common stock B   573,327,358   1  1   573,327    573,327 
                      
Total   584,563,028          584,563    584,563 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT L

 

SEPARATE FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
   Total Parent                         
   company and   Total per currency         
Items  local branches   US dollar   Euro   Real   Other   Total   Total 
ASSETS                                   
Cash and deposits in banks   11,874,942    11,758,492    71,655    15,107    29,688    19,751,379    20,074,325 
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   80,252    80,252                   50,860    12,734 
Other financial assets   1,099,672    1,099,672                   683,094    334,710 
Loans and other financing   22,653,288    22,653,288                   18,842,703    10,206,962 
Other financial institutions   502,124    502,124                   176,887    95,792 
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents   22,151,164    22,151,164                   18,665,816    10,111,170 
Other debt securities   96,050    96,050                   46,482    937,900 
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   257,205    257,205                   240,882    95,174 
Investments in equity instruments   4,530    4,530                   4,002      
Investments in subsidieries, associates and joint ventures   808,653    808,653                   912,766    823,876 
                                    
Total   36,874,592    36,758,142    71,655    15,107    29,688    40,532,168    32,485,681 
                                    
LIABILITIES                                   
Deposits   28,588,078    28,588,078                   29,799,489    21,793,774 
Non-financial government sector   1,272,844    1,272,844                   3,794,318    536,942 
Financial sector   54,026    54,026                   45,895    27,972 
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents   27,261,208    27,261,208                   25,959,276    21,228,860 
Other financial liabilities   1,318,972    1,282,691    35,570         711    1,182,283    876,089 
Financing from BCRA and other financial Institutions   265,165    265,165                   887,321    131,361 
Issued corporate bonds                                 1,745,851 
Subordinated corporate bonds   8,257,754    8,257,754                   7,565,759    6,376,537 
Other non-financial liabilities   12,820    12,820                   45,920    61 
                                    
Total   38,442,789    38,406,508    35,570         711    39,480,772    30,923,673 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT N

 

SEPARATE CREDIT ASSISTANCE TO RELATED PARTIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

       With high risk of
insolvency/ High
risk
                 
                             
   In normal   Non-                     
Item  situation   maturity   Maturity   Irrecoverable   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
                             
Loans and other financing                                   
Overdrafts   16,612                   16,612    8,012    7,459 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   16,612                   16,612    8,012    7,459 
Documents   201,286                   201,286    147,026    99,347 
With Senior “A” guarantees and counter-guarantees   10,861                   10,861    6,160    7,263 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   190,425                   190,425    140,866    92,084 
Mortgage and pledge   18,285              171    18,456    17,276    5,579 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   17,270              171    17,441    16,532    5,431 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   1,015                   1,015    744    148 
Personal   32                   32    44    1,083 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   32                   32    44    1,083 
Credit cards   40,707                   40,707    38,922    22,996 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   40,707                   40,707    38,922    22,996 
Other   910,780    2,703    3,996         917,479    1,102,909    170,606 
With Senior “B” guarantees and counter-guarantees   8,536                   8,536    9,130    9,035 
Without Senior guarantees or counter-guarantees   902,244    2,703    3,996         908,943    1,093,779    161,571 
Total loans and other financial   1,187,702    2,703    3,996    171    1,194,572    1,314,189    307,070 
                                    
Debt securities                            83,561      
                                    
Equity instruments                            25    475 
                                    
Eventual commitments   31,801                   31,801    59,696    23,986 
                                    
Total   1,219,503    2,703    3,996    171    1,226,373    1,457,471    331,531 
                                    
Provisions   4,355    2,567    3,797    85    10,804    3,873    3,092 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT O

 

SEPARATE DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Type of
contract
  Type of
coverage
   Purpose of the
transactions
performed
  Underlying
asset
  Type of settlement  Negotiation environment or
counter-party
  Originally
agreed
weighted
monthly
average term
  Residual
weighted
monthly
average
term
  Weighted
daily
average term
settlement of
differences
  Amount 
                              
Futures       Coverage of foreign currency  Foreign currency  Daily settlement of differences  MAE (over-the-counter  electronic market)  3  1  1   490,990 
                                
Futures       Coverage of foreign currency  Foreign currency  Daily settlement of differences  ROFEX (over-the-counter
electronic market) electronic market)
  5  2  1   467,699 
                                
Forward       Coverage of foreign currency  Foreign currency  Maturity settlement of differences  Over The Counter  - Residents in Argentina - Non-financial sector  6  2  30   467,360 
                                
Options       Intermediation - own account   Other  With delivery of underlying asset  Over The Counter  - Residents in Argentina - Non-financial sector  12  5      138,989 
                                
Repo transactions       Intermediation - own account  Federal  government  securities  With delivery of underlying asset  Other markets in the country  1  1      663,655 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT P

 

SEPARATE CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Amortized   Fair value with
changes in in
other
comprehensive
   Fair value
with changes
in result.
Obligatory
   Fair value hierarchy 
Item  cost   income   measurement   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                         
FINANCIAL ASSETS                              
                               
Cash and deposits in banks                              
Cash   6,299,547                         
Financial institutions and correspondents   19,403,658                          
Other   214,929                          
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             561,025    398,756    123,361    38,908 
Derivative instruments             4,532    603    3,929      
Repo transactions                              
Other financial institutions   587,283                          
Other financial assets   2,313,115         91,754              91,754 
Loans and other financing                              
To the non-financial government sector   1,880,455                          
Other financial institutions   4,794,192                          
                               
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   11,956,752                          
Documents   18,056,044                          
Mortgage loans   9,590,995                          
Pledge loans   4,037,710                          
Personal loans   42,366,136                          
Credit cards   24,542,752                          
Financial leases   556,410                          
Other   18,174,655                          
Other debt securities   665,134    32,626,857         32,626,857           
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,387,444         10,325         10,325      
Investments in equity instruments             41,330    4,192         37,138 
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS   169,827,211    32,626,857    708,966    33,030,408    137,615    167,800 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT P

(Continued)

 

SEPARATE CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Amortized   Fair value with
changes in in
other
comprehensive
   Fair value
with changes
in result.
Obligatory
   Fair value hierarchy 
Item  cost   income   measurement   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                         
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES                              
                               
Deposits                              
From the non-financial government sector   8,917,276                          
From the financial sector   93,156                          
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Checking accounts   19,237,079                          
Savings accounts   41,111,663                          
Time deposits and Investment accounts   62,551,660                          
Other   4,689,465                          
                               
Liabilities at fair value with changes in result             12,755    12,755           
                               
Derivative instruments             13,656    974    12,682      
Repo transactions                              
Other financial institutions   9,245                          
Other financial liabilities   8,459,577                          
                               
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions   486,746                          
Issued corporate bonds   4,913,044                          
Subordinated corporate bonds   8,257,754                          
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES   158,726,665         26,411    13,729    12,682      

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT P

 

SEPARATE CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Amortized   Fair value with
changes in in
other
comprehensive
   Fair value
with changes
in result.
Obligatory
   Fair value hierarchy 
Item  cost   income   measurement   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                         
FINANCIAL ASSETS                              
                               
Cash and deposits in banks                              
Cash   5,951,218                          
Financial institutions and correspondents   25,207,548                          
Other   1,315,221                          
                               
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             975,371    422,260    517,270    35,841 
Derivative instruments             7,664    800    6,864      
Repo transactions                              
Other financial institutions   1,419,808                          
Other financial assets   1,362,179         161,751              161,751 
Loans and other financing                              
To the non-financial government sector   1,865,273                          
Other financial institutions   4,191,658                          
                               
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Overdrafts   8,776,236                          
Documents   17,129,482                          
Mortgage loans   7,505,257                          
Pledge loans   4,046,006                          
Personal loans   38,878,524                          
Credit cards   23,202,212                          
Financial leases   593,643                          
Other   15,985,555                          
Other debt securities   931,281    32,679,920         32,504,275    175,645      
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   4,350,292    2,989,411    4,308    2,989,411    4,308      
Investments in equity instruments             36,885    3,688         33,197 
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS   162,711,393    35,669,331    1,185,979    35,920,434    704,087    230,789 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT P

(Continued)

 

SEPARATE CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Amortized   Fair value with
changes in in
other
comprehensive
   Fair value
with changes
in result.
Obligatory
   Fair value hierarchy 
Item  cost   income   measurement   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                         
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES                              
                               
Deposits                              
From the non-financial government sector   9,504,522                          
From the financial sector   81,357                          
                               
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                              
Checking accounts   19,622,581                          
Savings accounts   41,984,454                          
Time deposits and Investment accounts   57,548,362                          
Other   3,974,898                          
                               
Liabilities at fair value with changes in result             6,450    6,450           
                               
Derivative instruments             23,107    7,169    15,938      
Repo transactions                              
Other financial institutions   2,688,093                          
Other financial liabilities   9,808,877                          
                               
Financing received from BCRA and other financial institutions   1,173,840                          
Issued corporate bonds   4,712,216                          
Subordinated corporate bonds   7,565,759                          
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES   158,664,959         29,557    13,619    15,938      

 

As of December 31, 2016, financial assets and liabilities at amortized cost amounted to 118.333.500 and 117.872.598, respectively.

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT Q

 

SEPARATE BREAKDOWN OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Net financial
Income/ Expense
 
Items  Obligatory
measurement
 
     
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss     
Profit or loss from government securities   142,281 
Profit or loss from private securities   4,152 
Profit or loss from derivative financial instruments     
Fowards transactions   3,841 
Profit or loss from other financial assets   28,696 
Profit or loss from loans and other financing     
Non-Financial Private Sector     
Other   6,144 
From  investment in equity instruments   (3,936)
      
Total   181,178 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT Q

(Continued)

 

SEPARATE BREAKDOWN OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Interest and adjustment for the aplication of the efective interest rate of financial assets
measured at amortized cost
  Net financial
Income/
Expense
 
     
Interest income     
For cash and bank deposits   2,961 
For debt securities   567,225 
For other financial assets   50,268 
For loans and other financing     
Financial sector   217,437 
Non-financial private sector     
Overdrafts   774,744 
Mortgage loans   533,991 
Pledge loans   144,411 
Personal loans   3,780,092 
Credit cards   1,244,271 
Financial leases   34,267 
Other   1,502,779 
Cental Bank of Argentina   14,180 
Other financial institutions   19,546 
      
Total   8,886,172 
      
Interest expenses     
From deposits     
Non-financial private sector     
Saving accounts   51,763 
Time deposits and investments accounts   2,699,436 
For Financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   13,213 
For repo transactions     
Other  financial institutions   30,970 
For other financial liabilities   1,879 
For issued corporate bonds   200,828 
For subordinated corporate bonds   139,050 
      
Total   3,137,139 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT Q

(Continued)

 

SEPARATE BREAKDOWN OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective interest rate of financial
assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
  Income for
the period
   Other
comprehensive
income
 
           
From debt government securities   1,499,527    (55,478)
From  investment in equity instruments        47,344 
           
Total   1,499,527    (8,134)

 

Income from commissions  Income for the period 
         
Commissions related to obligations   1,621,940      
Commissions related to credits   17,109      
Commissions related to loans commiments and financial guarantees   408      
Commissions related to securities value   21,732      
Commissions related to trading and foreign Exchange transactions   41,374      
    1,702,563      

 

Expense for commissions  Income for the period 
         
Commissions related to transactions with debt securities   132      
Other   157,484      
    157,616      

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT Q

 

SEPARATE BREAKDOWN OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

   Net financial
Income/ Expense
 
Items  Obligatory
measurement
 
     
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss     
Profit or loss from private securities   5,287 
Profit or loss from other financial assets   (6,131)
Non-Financial Private Sector     
Other   727 
      
Total   (117)

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT Q

(Continued)

 

SEPARATE BREAKDOWN OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Interest and adjustment for the aplication of the efective interest rate of financial assets measured at
amortized cost
  Net financial
Income/
Expense
 
     
Interest income     
For cash and bank deposits   127 
For private securities   15,066 
For Government securities   23,537 
For other financial assets   49,882 
For loans and other financing     
Financial sector   99,374 
Non-financial private sector     
Overdrafts   648,607 
Mortgage loans   167,193 
Pledge loans   103,483 
Personal loans   3,476,241 
Credit cards   974,682 
Financial leases   21,450 
Other   28,232 
Other financial institutions   405,469 
      
Total   6,013,343 
      
Interest expenses     
From deposits     
Non-financial private sector     
Saving accounts   22,910 
Time deposits and investments accounts   1,904,715 
For Financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions   2,795 
For repo transactions     
Other  financial institutions   19,234 
For other financial liabilities   13,121 
For issued corporate bonds   3,301 
For subordinated corporate bonds   111,321 
      
Total   2,077,397 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT Q

(Continued)

 

SEPARATE BREAKDOWN OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2017

(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

Interest and adjustment for the aplication of the efective interest rate of financial
assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
  Income for
the period
   Other
comprehensive
income
 
         
From debt government securities   690,479    13,210 
From  investment in equity instruments        (33,706)
           
Total   690,479    (20,496)

 

Income from commissions  Income for the period 
         
Commissions related to obligations   1,267,655      
Commissions related to credits   17,944      
Commissions related to loans commiments and financial guarantees   515      
Commissions related to securities value   10,813      
Commissions related to transactions trade and foreign Exchange transactions   32,439      
    1,329,366      

 

Expense for commissions  Income for the period 
         
Other   137,959      
    137,959      

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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EXHIBIT R

 

VALUE CORRECTION FOR CREDIT LOSSES - SEPARATE ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK

AS OF MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

(Translation of Financial statements originally issued in Spanish - See Note 43)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos)

 

           Decreases             
Item  Balances
at
beginning
of the
fiscal year
   Increases   Reversals   Charge off   03/31/2018   12/31/2017   12/31/2016 
                             
Other financial assets   4,916    134         1,231    3,819    4,916    4,147 
Loans and other financing                                   
Other financial institutions   31,251    2,754    4,701         29,304    31,251    17,256 
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                                   
Overdrafts   138,311    45,612    6,074    9,022    168,827    138,311    133,644 
Documents   200,750    22,637        8,797    214,590    200,750    123,881 
Mortgage loans   146,296    46,891    1,757    6,634    184,796    146,296    70,570 
Pledge loans   73,070    2,335    2,256    350    72,799    73,070    40,717 
Personal loans   1,055,897    273,045    267    131,590    1,197,085    1,055,897    683,837 
Credit cards   557,682    109,403    896    50,792    615,397    557,682    406,779 
Financial leases   6,487    21    484         6,024    6,487    3,994 
Other   260,558    54,171    1,040    7,750    305,939    260,558    184,853 
Other debt securities        5,538              5,538           
                                    
Total of  allowances   2,475,218    562,541    17,475    216,166    2,804,118    2,475,218    1,669,678 

 

 

Delfin Jorge Ezequiel Carballo

  

Chairman

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REVIEW REPORT ON CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM-PERIOD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

To the Directors of

 

BANCO MACRO S.A.

 

Registered office: Sarmiento 447

 

City of Buenos Aires

 

I.Report on the financial statements

 

Introduction

 

1.We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. (“the Bank”), and its subsidiaries which comprise: (a) the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2018, (b) the consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the three-month period then ended, and (c) explanatory notes and other supplementary information.

 

Responsibility of the Bank’s Management and Board of Directors in connection with the financial statements

 

2.The Bank’s Management and Board of Directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA (Central Bank of Argentina), which, as mentioned in Note 3. to the accompanying financial statements, are based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), and in particular for the condensed interim financial statements in the International Accounting Standard 34 "Intermediate Financial Reporting", as those standards were issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professionals Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCA for its Spanish acronym) and with the only exception of section 5.5. "Impairment" of IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments", which was temporarily excluded by the BCRA from the accounting framework applicable to financial institutions. The Bank’s Management and Board of Directors and are also responsible for performing the internal control procedures that they may deem necessary to allow for the preparation of consolidated financial information of interim-period that are free from material misstatements, either due to errors or irregularities.

 

 

 

 

Auditor’s responsibility

 

3.Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. based on our review, which was performed in accordance with the standards of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences Technical Resolution 37 and with the “Minimum external auditing standards” issued by the BCRA, applicable to the review of interim period financial statements, and in compliance with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the Bank’s annual financial statements. A review of interim period financial statements consists of making inquiries, mainly of the persons in charge of accounting and financial matters, as well as applying analytical procedures and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit of financial statements; therefore, we cannot obtain reasonable assurance that we will become aware of all the material issues that may arise in an audit. Therefore, we do not express an audit opinion.

 

Conclusion

 

4.Based on our review, we have not become aware of anything that may lead us to believe that the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. have not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA mentioned in paragraph 2.

 

Emphasis on certain aspects disclosed in the financial statements and other issues

 

5.We draw attention to the information contained in the following note to the consolidated financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1.:

 

(a) Note 3. “Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards”, section “Preparation basis - Applicable Accounting Standards”, in which the Bank indicates is in the process of determining and quantifying the effect on the financial statements of the application of section 5.5 "Impairment” of IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments", which was temporarily excluded by the BCRA of the accounting framework applicable to financial institutions. This issue does not change the conclusion expressed in paragraph 4., but must be taken into account by those users who use IFRS for the interpretation of the accompanying financial statements.

 

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(b) Note 3. “ Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards”, section ”Preparation basis - Applicable Accounting Standards”, in which the Bank indicates that the items and figures contained in these reconciliations may be subject to change and they may only be considered final when preparing the annual financial statements for the 2018. This issue does not change the conclusion expressed in paragraph 4.

 

6.As further explained in Note 45. to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements, certain accounting practices used by the Bank to prepare the accompanying financial statements conform with the accounting framework established by the BCRA but may not conform with the accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

Other issues

 

7.We have issued a separate report on the condensed separate interim financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. on the same date and for the same period mentioned in paragraph 1.

 

II.Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

 

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

 

a)The financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1., as mentioned in Note 3 to them, are in process of being transcribed into the financial statements book of BANCO MACRO S.A. and, based on our review, we have not become aware of anything that may lead us to believe that these financial statements have not been prepared, in all material respects, in conformity with the applicable Argentine General Associations Law provisions and the CNV (Argentine Securities Commission) regulations.

 

b)The condensed separate interim financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. as of March 31, 2018 arise from the accounting books kept, in all formal respects, pursuant to current legal requirements.

 

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c)As of March 31, 2018, the liabilities accrued in employee and employer contributions to the Integrated Pension Fund System, as recorded in BANCO MACRO S.A. books, amounted to Ps. 124,387,150, none of which was due as of that date.

 

City of Buenos Aires,

 

May 15, 2018

 

  PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS S.R.L.
  C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Vol. 1 – Fo. 13
   
  NORBERTO M. NACUZZI
  Partner
  Certified Public Accountant (U.B.A.)
  C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Vol. 196 – Fo. 142

 

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REVIEW REPORT ON CONDENSED SEPARATE INTERIM-PERIOD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

To the Directors of

 

BANCO MACRO S.A.

 

Registered office: Sarmiento 447

 

City of Buenos Aires

 

III.Report on the financial statements

 

Introduction

 

1.We have reviewed the accompanying condensed separate interim financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. (“the Bank”), which comprise: (a) the separate balance sheet as of March 31, 2018, (b) the separate statements of income and other comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the three-month period then ended, and (c) explanatory notes and other supplementary information.

 

Responsibility of the Bank’s Management and Board of Directors in connection with the financial statements

 

2.The Bank’s Management and Board of Directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the separate financial statements in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA (Central Bank of Argentina), which, as mentioned in Note 3. to the accompanying financial statements, are based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), and in particular for the condensed interim financial statements in the International Accounting Standard 34 "Intermediate Financial Reporting", as those standards were issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professionals Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCA for its Spanish acronym) and with the only exception of section 5.5. "Impairment" of IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments", which was temporarily excluded by the BCRA from the accounting framework applicable to financial institutions. The Bank’s Management and Board of Directors and are also responsible for performing the internal control procedures that they may deem necessary to allow for the preparation of financial information of interim-period that are free from material misstatements, either due to errors or irregularities.

 

 

 

 

Auditor’s responsibility

 

3.Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. based on our review, which was performed in accordance with the standards of the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils in Economic Sciences Technical Resolution 37 and with the “Minimum external auditing standards” issued by the BCRA, applicable to the review of interim period financial statements, and in compliance with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the Bank’s annual financial statements. A review of interim period financial statements consists of making inquiries, mainly of the persons in charge of accounting and financial matters, as well as applying analytical procedures and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit of financial statements; therefore, we cannot obtain reasonable assurance that we will become aware of all the material issues that may arise in an audit. Therefore, we do not express an audit opinion.

 

Conclusion

 

4.Based on our review, we have not become aware of anything that may lead us to believe that the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. have not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA mentioned in paragraph 2.

 

Emphasis on certain aspects disclosed in the financial statements and other issues

 

5.We draw attention to the information contained in the following note to the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1.:

 

(a) Note 3. “ Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards”, in which the Bank indicates is in the process of determining and quantifying the effect on the financial statements of the application of section 5.5 "Impairment” of IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments", which was temporarily excluded by the BCRA of the accounting framework applicable to financial institutions. This issue does not change the conclusion expressed in paragraph 4., but must be taken into account by those users who use IFRS for the interpretation of the accompanying financial statements.

 

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(b) Note 3. “ Basis for the preparation of these financial statements and applicable accounting standards”, in which the Bank indicates that the items and figures contained in these reconciliations may be subject to change and they may only be considered final when preparing the annual financial statements for the 2018. This issue does not change the conclusion expressed in paragraph 4.

 

6.As further explained in Note 43. to the accompanying condensed separate interim financial statements, certain accounting practices used by the Bank to prepare the accompanying financial statements conform with the accounting framework established by the BCRA but may not conform with the accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

Other issues

 

7.We have issued a separate report on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements of BANCO MACRO S.A. and its subsidiaries on the same date and for the same period mentioned in paragraph 1.

 

IV.Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

 

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

 

a)Based on our review, we have not become aware of anything that may lead us to believe that the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. have not been prepared, in all material respects, in conformity with the applicable Argentine General Associations Law provisions and the CNV (Argentine Securities Commission) regulations.

 

b)The financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1. as mentioned in Note 3. to them, are in progress of being transcribed to the “Inventory and Financial Statements” Books of BANCO MACRO S.A. and arise from the accounting books kept, in all formal respects, pursuant to current legal requirements.

 

c)As of March 31, 2018, the liabilities accrued in employee and employer contributions to the Integrated Pension Fund System, as recorded in the Bank’s books, amounted to Ps. 124,387,150, none of which was due as of that date.

 

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d)As of March 31, 2018, as stated in Note 34. to the financial statements mentioned in paragraph 1., the Bank carries shareholder´s equity and offsetting eligible assets that exceed the minimum amounts required by applicable CNV regulations for these items.

 

City of Buenos Aires,

 

May 15, 2018

 

  PISTRELLI, HENRY MARTIN Y ASOCIADOS S.R.L.
  C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Vol. 1 – Fo. 13
   
  NORBERTO M. NACUZZI
  Partner
  Certified Public Accountant (U.B.A.)
  C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A. Vol. 196 – Fo. 142

 

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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: October 08, 2018

  MACRO BANK INC.  
       
  By: /s/ Jorge Francisco Scarinci  
  Name: Jorge Francisco Scarinci  
  Title: Chief Financial Officer