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6-K 1 tm2516199d1_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

 

May 27, 2025

 

 

 

Commission File Number: 001-32827

 

 

 

MACRO BANK INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

Avenida Eduardo Madero 1182

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1106 ACY

Tel: 54 11 5222 6500

(Address of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨

 

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

 

Yes ¨ No x

 

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

 

Yes ¨ No x

 

 

 

 


 

BANCO MACRO SA

 

Financial Statements as of December 31, 2024 together with the Audit Report issued by the Independent Auditor

 

 


 

BANCO MACRO SA
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
 
CONTENT
 
Cover sheet
 
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated statement of financial position
Consolidated statement of income
Consolidated statement of other comprehensive income
Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity
Consolidated statement of cash flows
 
Notes to the consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1: Corporate information
Note 2: Operations of the Bank
Note 3: Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards
Note 4: Contingent transactions
Note 5: Derivative financial instruments
Note 6: Repurchase agreements
Note 7: Other financial assets
Note 8: Loans and other financing
Note 9: Loss allowance for expected credit losses on credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss
Note 10: Financial assets delivered as guarantee
Note 11: Fair value quantitative and qualitative disclosures
Note 12: Business combinations
Note 13: Investments in associates and joint ventures
Note 14: Other non-financial assets
Note 15: Related parties
Note 16: Deposits
Note 17: Other financial liabilities
Note 18: Leases
Note 19: Provisions
Note 20: Other non-financial liabilities
Note 21: Employee benefits payable
Note 22: Analysis of financial assets to be recovered and financial liabilities to be settled
Note 23: Disclosures by operating segment
Note 24: Income tax
Note 25: Commissions income
Note 26: Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency
Note 27: Other operating income
Note 28: Employee benefits
Note 29: Administrative expenses

 

 


 

BANCO MACRO SA
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
 
CONTENT (contd.)
 
Notes to the consolidated Financial Statements (contd.)
Note 30: Other operating expenses
Note 31: Additional disclosures in the statement of cash flows
Note 32: Capital stock
Note 33: Earnings per share – Dividends
Note 34: Deposit guarantee insurance
Note 35: Restricted assets
Note 36: Trust activities
Note 37: Compliance with CNV regulations
Note 38: Accounting items that identify the compliance with minimum cash requirements
Note 39: Penalties applied to the Bank and summary proceedings initiated by the BCRA
Note 40: Corporate bonds issuance
Note 41: Off balance sheet transactions
Note 42: Tax and other claims
Note 43: Restriction on dividends distribution
Note 44: Capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management
Note 45: Changes in the Argentine macroeconomic environment and financial and capital markets
Note 46: Events after reporting period
Note 47: Accounting principles – explanation added for translation into English
 
Consolidated exhibits
Exhibit A: Detail of government and private securities
Exhibit B: Classification of loans and other financing by situation and collateral received
Exhibit C: Concentration of loans and financing facilities
Exhibit D: Breakdown of loans and other financing by terms
Exhibit E: Detailed information on interest in other companies
Exhibit F: Change of property, plant and equipment
Exhibit G: Change in intangible assets
Exhibit H: Deposit concentration
Exhibit I: Breakdown of financial liabilities for residual terms
Exhibit J: Changes in provisions
Exhibit L: Foreign currency amounts
Exhibit N: Credit assistance to related parties
Exhibit P: Categories of financial assets and liabilities
Exhibit Q: Breakdown of statement of income
Exhibit R: Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowances for uncollectibility risk

 

 


 

BANCO MACRO SA
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
 
CONTENT (contd.)
 
Separate Financial Statements
Separate Financial Statements
Notes to the separate Financial Statements
Separate exhibits
 
Earnings distribution proposal
 
Reports
Audit Report issued by the Independent Auditor on consolidated Financial Statements
Audit Report issued by the Independent Auditor on separate Financial Statements

 

 


 

BANCO MACRO SA

 

Corporate name: Banco Macro SA
 
Registered office: Avenida Eduardo Madero 1182 – Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
 
Corporate purpose and main activity: Commercial bank
 
Central Bank of Argentina: Authorized as “Argentine private bank” under No. 285
 
Registration with the public Registry of Commerce: Under No. 1154 - By-laws Book No. 2, Folio 75 dated March 8, 1967
 
By-laws expiry date: March 8, 2066
 
Registration with the IGJ (Argentine regulatory agency of business associations): Under No. 9777 – Corporations Book No. 119 Volume A of Sociedades Anónimas, dated October 8, 1996
 
Personal tax identification number: 30-50001008-4
 
Registration dates of amendments to by-laws:
 
August 18, 1972, August 10, 1973, July 15, 1975, May 30, 1985, September 3, 1992, May 10, 1993, November 8, 1995, October 8, 1996, March 23, 1999, September 6, 1999, June 10, 2003, December 17, 2003, September 14, 2005, February 8, 2006, July 11, 2006, July 14, 2009, November 14, 2012, August 2, 2014, July 15, 2019.

 

 


 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items   Notes   Exhibits   12/31/2024     12/31/2023 (1)  
ASSETS                        
Cash and deposits in banks   11   P     2,690,638,558       2,619,925,301  
Cash             416,058,887       865,299,956  
Central Bank of Argentina             1,873,887,706       1,123,543,196  
Other local and foreign entities             345,899,213       630,960,119  
Other             54,792,752       122,030  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   11   A and P     842,993,411       3,815,466,650  
Derivative financial instruments   5 and 11   P     19,283,771       28,621,262  
Repo transactions   6 and 11   P             1,340,514,525  
Other financial assets   7, 9 and 11   P and R     548,143,243       438,535,416  
Loans and other financing   8, 9 and 11   B, C, D, P and R     5,801,679,510       3,993,042,059  
Non-financial public sector             69,936,579       10,271,322  
Other financial entities             63,132,416       21,700,303  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents             5,668,610,515       3,961,070,434  
Other debt securities   9 and 11   A, P and R     3,126,471,903       940,288,771  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   10, 11 and 35   P     247,100,612       289,391,002  
Current income tax assets   24         84,305,893       1,911,464  
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   11   A and P     8,721,010       6,998,576  
Investments in associates and joint ventures   13   E     4,601,819       3,669,558  
Property, plant and equipment       F     788,293,011       776,953,158  
Intangible assets       G     147,475,912       163,694,286  
Deferred income tax assets   24         2,251,924       2,167,935  
Other non-financial assets   14         105,262,585       119,296,540  
Non-current assets held for sale             75,828,353       91,218,653  
TOTAL ASSETS             14,493,051,515       14,631,695,156  

 

(1) See Note 3.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
  1 Chairperson

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items   Notes   Exhibits   12/31/2024     12/31/2023 (1)  
LIABILITIES                        
Deposits   11 and 16   H,I and P     8,422,705,887       7,339,158,200  
Non-financial public sector             643,700,325       407,437,205  
Financial sector             12,022,826       43,956,526  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents             7,766,982,736       6,887,764,469  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   11   I and P     7,183,451       30,106,856  
Derivative financial instruments   5 and 11   I and P     1,321,602       6,179,869  
Repo transactions   6 and 11   I and P     18,956,694       51,395,109  
Other financial liabilities   11 and 17   I and P     1,031,875,594       815,507,243  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   11   I and P     43,472,692       43,115,043  
Issued corporate bonds   11 and 40   I and P     14,789,758       128,184,411  
Current income tax liabilities   24         18,982,974       465,761,461  
Subordinated corporate bonds   11 and 40   I and P     417,675,451       714,760,748  
Provisions   19   J and R     17,070,566       19,040,164  
Deferred income tax liabilities   24         80,379,073       99,608,450  
Other non-financial liabilities   20         367,490,697       477,937,714  
TOTAL LIABILITIES             10,441,904,439       10,190,755,268  
                         
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                        
Capital stock   32         639,413       639,413  
Non-capital contributions             12,429,781       12,429,781  
Capital adjustments             1,250,693,939       1,250,693,939  
Earnings reserved             2,481,383,467       1,819,736,221  
Unappropriated retained earnings             (10,029,265 )     1,327,925  
Accumulated other comprehensive income             (9,742,839 )     87,683,564  
Net income for the fiscal year             324,143,056       1,267,414,513  
Net shareholders’ equity attributable to controlling interests             4,049,517,552       4,439,925,356  
Net shareholders’ equity attributable to non-controlling interests             1,629,524       1,014,532  
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY             4,051,147,076       4,440,939,888  
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES             14,493,051,515       14,631,695,156  

 

(1) See Note 3.

 

Notes 1 to 47 to the consolidated Financial Statements and exhibits A to J, L, N and P to R are an integral part of these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
  2 Chairperson

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items   Notes   Exhibits   12/31/2024     12/31/2023 (1)  
Interest income       Q     3,525,146,083       5,336,619,299  
Interest expense       Q     (1,907,019,702 )     (3,530,599,858 )
Net interest income             1,618,126,381       1,806,019,441  
Commissions income   25   Q     565,100,914       535,072,561  
Commissions expense       Q     (79,185,564 )     (54,318,704 )
Net commissions income             485,915,350       480,753,857  
Subtotal (Net interest income plus Net commissions income)             2,104,041,731       2,286,773,298  
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss       Q     2,221,135,106       2,112,846,503  
Profit from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost             992,190       745,473  
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency   26         163,216,922       1,738,228,452  
Other operating income   27         213,969,463       158,728,540  
Credit loss expense on financial assets             (109,354,813 )     (100,051,121 )
Net operating income             4,594,000,599       6,197,271,145  
Employee benefits   28         (703,460,074 )     (606,491,603 )
Administrative expenses   29         (366,350,173 )     (357,624,468 )
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets       F and G     (138,140,500 )     (126,517,980 )
Other operating expenses   30         (669,781,261 )     (699,683,394 )
Operating income             2,716,268,591       4,406,953,700  
Income from associates and joint ventures   13         1,583,938       326,891,645  
Loss on net monetary position             (2,359,963,955 )     (2,850,642,339 )
Income before tax on continuing operations             357,888,574       1,883,203,006  
Income tax on continuing operations   24.c)         (32,756,393 )     (615,024,700 )
Net income from continuing operations             325,132,181       1,268,178,306  
Net income for the fiscal year             325,132,181       1,268,178,306  
Net income for the fiscal year attributable to controlling interests             324,143,056       1,267,414,513  
Net income for the fiscal year attributable to non-controlling interests             989,125       763,793  

 

(1) See Note 3.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
  3 Chairperson

 

CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items   12/31/2024     12/31/2023 (1)  
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders     324,143,056       1,267,414,513  
Plus: Potential dilutive effect inherent to common shares                
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders adjusted for dilution     324,143,056       1,267,414,513  
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the fiscal year     639,413       639,413  
Plus: Weighted average of additional common shares with dilutive effects                
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the fiscal year adjusted for dilution     639,413       639,413  
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)     506.9385       1,982.1532  

 

(1) See Note 3.

 

4 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson


 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)
 

 

Items     Notes       Exhibits       12/31/2024       12/31/2023 (1)  
Net income for the fiscal year                     325,132,181       1,268,178,306  
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss for the fiscal year                                
Foreign currency translation differences from Financial Statements conversion                     (28,277,535 )     21,251,236  
Foreign currency translation differences for the fiscal year                     (28,277,535 )     21,251,236  
Profit or loss from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))                     (69,148,868 )     66,219,486  
Profit or loss for the fiscal year from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)             Q       (99,074,735 )     102,629,907  
Reclassification for the fiscal year                     (11,176,560 )     (146,829 )
Income tax     24.c)               41,102,427       (36,263,592 )
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income that will be reclassified to profit or loss for the fiscal year                     (97,426,403 )     87,470,722  
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income                     (97,426,403 )     87,470,722  
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year                     227,705,778       1,355,649,028  
Total comprehensive income attributable to controlling interests                     226,716,653       1,354,885,235  
Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests                     989,125       763,793  

 

(1) See Note 3.

 

Notes 1 to 47 to the consolidated Financial Statements and exhibits A to J, L, N and P to R are an integral part of these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

5 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson


 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

          Capital
stock
    Non-capital
contributions
          Other Comprehensive
Income
    Earnings Reserved                           
Changes   Notes     Outstanding
shares
    Additional
paid-in
capital
    Capital
adjustments
    Accumulated
foreign
currency
translation
difference
from
Financial
Statements
conversion
    Other     Legal     Other     Unappropriated
retained
earnings
    Total
controlling
interests
    Total non-
controlling
interests
    Total
Equity
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year         639,413     12,429,781     1,250,693,939     24,303,265     63,380,299     746,307,107     1,073,429,114     1,268,742,438     4,439,925,356     1,014,532     4,440,939,888  
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year                                                                        
-     Net income for the fiscal year                                                   324,143,056     324,143,056     989,125     325,132,181  
-     Other comprehensive loss for the fiscal year                           (28,277,535 )   (69,148,868 )                     (97,426,403 )         (97,426,403 )
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 12, 2024                                                                        
-     Legal reserve                                       255,786,944           (255,786,944 )                  
-     Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization   33                                         1,020,691,459     (1,020,691,459 )                  
-     Dividends   33                                         (614,831,157 )         (614,831,157 )         (614,831,157 )
-     Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                                                   (2,293,300 )   (2,293,300 )         (2,293,300 )
Other changes                                                               (374,133 )   (374,133 )
Amount at the end of the fiscal year         639,413     12,429,781     1,250,693,939     (3,974,270 )   (5,768,569 )   1,002,094,051     1,479,289,416     314,113,791     4,049,517,552     1,629,524     4,051,147,076  

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Capital
stock
  Non-capital
contributions
      Other Comprehensive
Income
  Earnings Reserved                  
Changes   Notes     Outstanding
shares
    Additional
paid-in
capital
    Capital
adjustments
    Accumulated
foreign
currency
translation
difference
from Financial
Statements
conversion
    Other     Legal     Other     Unappropriated
retained
earnings
    Total
controlling
interests
    Total non-
controlling
interests
    Total
Equity (1)
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year         639,413     12,429,781     1,250,693,939     3,052,029     (2,839,187   687,935,463     1,230,125,220     292,784,585     3,474,821,243     574,325     3,475,395,568  
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year                                                                        
-     Net income for the fiscal year                                                   1,267,414,513     1,267,414,513     763,793     1,268,178,306  
-    Other comprehensive income for the fiscal year                           21,251,236     66,219,486                       87,470,722           87,470,722  
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 25, 2023                                                                        
-     Legal reserve                                       58,371,644           (58,371,644                  
-     Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization   33                                         228,930,208     (228,930,208                  
-     Dividends   33                                         (385,626,314         (385,626,314         (385,626,314 )
-     Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                                                   (4,154,808   (4,154,808         (4,154,808 )
Other changes                                                               (323,586 )   (323,586 )
Amount at the end of the fiscal year         639,413     12,429,781     1,250,693,939     24,303,265     63,380,299     746,307,107     1,073,429,114     1,268,742,438     4,439,925,356     1,014,532     4,440,939,888  

 

(1) See Note 3.

 

Notes 1 to 47 to the consolidated Financial Statements and exhibits A to J, L, N and P to R are an integral part of these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

6 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson


 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items     Notes       12/31/2024       12/31/2023 (1)  
Cash flows from operating activities                        
Income for the fiscal year before income tax             357,888,574       1,883,203,006  
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the fiscal year             2,359,963,955       2,850,642,339  
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:                        
Amortization and depreciation             138,140,500       126,517,980  
Credit loss expense on financial assets             109,354,813       100,051,121  
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency             (230,684,165 )     (1,131,690,314 )
Other adjustments             (1,366,953,755 )     250,256,788  
Net increase / decrease from operating assets:                        
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             4,659,994,634       (1,981,404,743 )
Derivative financial instruments             9,337,491       20,010,125  
Repo transactions             1,340,514,525       (364,050,204 )
Loans and other financing                        
Non-financial public sector             (59,665,257 )     4,694,626  
Other financial entities             (41,432,113 )     (15,412,178 )
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents             (1,820,535,307 )     612,504,158  
Other debt securities             (4,221,267,183 )     524,980,930  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee             42,290,390       6,896,620  
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss             (1,722,434 )     (891,398 )
Other assets             (93,844,797 )     35,951,928  
Net increase / decrease from operating liabilities:                        
Deposits                        
Non-financial public sector             236,263,120       (130,360,243 )
Financial sector             (31,933,700 )     32,743,962  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents             879,218,267       (2,804,977,204 )
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss             (22,923,405 )     (17,767,674 )
Derivative financial instruments             (4,858,267 )     (12,517,212 )
Repo transactions             (32,438,415 )     51,395,109  
Other liabilities             119,641,621       (168,571,427 )
Income tax paid             (322,210,844 )     (57,804,036 )
Total cash from (used in) operating activities (A)             2,002,138,248       (185,597,941 )

 

(1) See Note 3.

 

7 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson


 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items     Notes       12/31/2024       12/31/2023 (1)  
Cash flows from investing activities                        
Payments:                        
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets             (124,516,286 )     (124,284,578 )
Obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses             (8,526,251 )     (47,813,256 )
Other payments related to investing activities             (647,263 )     (1,356,167 )
Collections:                        
Other collections related to investing activities                     350,545,498  
Total cash used in investing activities (B)             (133,689,800 )     177,091,497  
Cash flows from financing activities                        
Payments:                        
Dividends     33       (466,940,836 )     (391,293 )
Non-subordinated corporate bonds             (82,463,383 )     (10,622,097 )
Financing from local financial entities             (5,910,052 )     (16,545,759 )
Subordinated corporate bonds             (28,369,186 )     (28,185,148 )
Other payments related to financing activities             (8,343,738 )     (8,570,173 )
Collections / Incomes:                        
Non-subordinated corporate bonds                     64,190,521  
Total cash used in financing activities (C)             (592,027,195 )     (123,949 )
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (D)             365,923,672       1,980,056,272  
Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents (E)             (1,793,712,775 )     (4,042,040,273 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D+E)             (151,367,850 )     (2,070,614,394 )
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year     31       3,014,889,105       5,085,503,499  
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year     31       2,863,521,255       3,014,889,105  

 

(1) See Note 3.

 

Notes 1 to 47 to the consolidated Financial Statements and exhibits A to J, L, N and P to R are an integral part of these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

8 Jorge Pablo Brito
Chairperson


 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

1. CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

Banco Macro SA (hereinafter, the “Bank”) is a business corporation (sociedad anónima) organized in the Argentine Republic that offers traditional banking products and services to companies, including those companies operating in regional economies as well as to individuals, thus strengthening its goal to be a multiservice bank. In addition, through its subsidiaries, the Bank performs transactions as a trustee agent, manager and administrator of mutual funds and renders stock exchange services, electronic payment services and granting of guarantees.

 

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

 

The Bank’s shares are publicly listed on Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos (BYMA, for its acronym in Spanish) since November 1994 and as from March 24, 2006 they are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Additionally, on October 15, 2015, they were authorized to be listed on the Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA (MAE, for its acronym in Spanish).

 

Since 1994, Banco Macro SA’s market strategy has mainly focused on the regional areas outside the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA, for its acronym in Spanish). Following this strategy, in 1996, Banco Macro SA started the process to acquire entities and assets and liabilities during the privatization of provincial banks and other banking institutions.

 

On May 18, 2023, Banco Macro SA acquired 100% of the capital stock of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU). The main purpose of this company is grain brokerage. For further information see also Note 12.

 

Additionally, on November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA, for its acronym in Spanish), authorized the acquisition by Banco Macro SA of 100% of the capital stock of Banco Itaú Argentina SA, Itaú Asset Management SA and Itaú Valores SA. For further information see also Note 12.

 

On February 26, 2025, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements. Even when the Shareholders’ Meeting has the power to amend these consolidated Financial Statements after issuance, in Management’s opinion it will not happen.

 

2. OPERATIONS OF THE BANK

 

2.1 Agreement with the Misiones Provincial Government

 

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

 

On November 25, 1999, December 28, 2006 and October 1, 2018, extensions to such agreement were agreed upon, making it currently effective through December 31, 2029.

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the deposits held by the Misiones Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 97,153,149 and 99,795,879 (including 12,412,744 and 11,353,790 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 December 31, 2024 and 2023, the deposits held by the Salta Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 57,640,040 and 143,571,838 (including 16,058,365 and 19,124,664, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

Additionally, the Bank granted loans to the Salta Provincial Government and the Municipality of Salta City as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 for an amount of 4,975 and 2,098, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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, July 8, 2014 and September 26, 2024, extensions to such agreement were agreed upon, making it currently effective through September 30, 2034.

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the deposits held by the Jujuy Provincial Government with the Bank amounted to 50,429,303 and 38,718,795 (including 12,300,513 and 11,971,266, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

Additionally, the Bank granted loans to the Jujuy Provincial Treasury as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 for an amount of 4,563 and 18,012, respectively.

 

2.4 Agreement with the Tucumán Provincial Government

 

The Bank acts as an exclusive financial agent and as revenue collection and obligation payment agent of the Tucumán Provincial Government, the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán and the Municipality of Yerba Buena. The services agreements with the Provincial and Municipal Governments are effective through years 2031, 2028 and 2025, respectively. As established in the original agreement, the service agreement with the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán was extended until 2028.

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the deposits held by the Tucumán Provincial Government, the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán and the Municipality of Yerba Buena with the Bank amounted to 328,337,251 and 92,541,900 (including 42,211,421 and 49,135,031, related to court deposits), respectively.

 

Additionally, the Bank granted loans to the Tucumán Provincial Government and the Municipalities of San Miguel de Tucumán and Yerba Buena as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 for an amount of 58,717 and 4,962,620, respectively.

 

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

 

Presentation basis

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

These consolidated Financial Statements of the Bank were prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA, in its Communiqué “A” 6114 as supplemented. Except for the regulatory provisions established by the BCRA, which are explained in the following paragraph, such framework is based on IFRS Accounting Standards (International Financial Reporting Standards) as issued by the IASB (International Accounting Standards Board) and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professionals Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE, for its acronym in Spanish). The abovementioned international standards include the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and the interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or former Standing Interpretations Committee (SIC).

 

The transitory exceptions established by BCRA to the application of effective IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB that affect the preparation of these consolidated Financial Statements are as follows:

 

a) According to Communiqué “A” 6114, as amended and supplemented, and in the convergence process through IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB, the BCRA established that since fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, financial institutions defined as “Group A” by BCRA rules, in which the Bank is included, begin to apply section 5.5 “Impairment” of the IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (sections B5.5.1 to B5.5.55), except for the temporary exclusion for the public sector established by Communiqué “A” 6847. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the Bank is in the process of quantifying the effect of the full application of the abovementioned standard.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

If IFRS 9 had been applied, and according an estimation calculated by the Bank, the Statement of income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, would have recorded an increase in “Interest income” for an amount of 88,918 and in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 94,587 and, on the other hand, a decrease in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 7,191, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that fiscal year. In addition, it would have been recorded in the Statement of income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 a decrease in “Interest income” for an amount of 9,396,363 and, on the other hand, an increase in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 299,118 and in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 8,857,767, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that fiscal year. These changes would not have resulted into modifications to the total shareholder equity as of those dates nor the total comprehensive income for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Bank comply with the IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB and adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 8164. Generally, the BCRA does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS Accounting Standards, unless otherwise expressly stated.

 

Going concern

 

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

 

Transcription into books

 

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

 

Figures expressed in thousands of pesos

 

These consolidated Financial Statements disclose figures expressed in thousands of argentine pesos in terms of purchasing power as of December 31, 2024, and are rounded up to the nearest amount in thousands of pesos, except as otherwise indicated (see section “Measuring unit” of this note).

 

Statement of financial position - Disclosure

 

The Bank presents its statement of financial position in order of liquidity, as established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6324. The analysis referred to the recovery of assets and settlement of liabilities during the 12 months after the reporting date and more than 12 months after the reporting date is disclosed in Note 22 to these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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

 

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

 

Comparative information

 

The statement of financial position as of December 31, 2024 and the statement of income and other comprehensive income, the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity and the statement of cash flows for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, are presented comparatively with the immediately preceding fiscal year.

 

Additionally, these figures were modified due to the recognition of a prior period adjustment related to the business combination. See Note 12.2.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The figures related to comparative information have been restated to consider the changes in the general purchasing power of the functional currency and, as a result, are stated in terms of the current measuring unit at the end of the reporting period (see the following section “Measuring unit”).

 

Measuring unit

 

These consolidated Financial Statements have been restated for the changes in the general purchasing power of the functional currency (argentine pesos) as of December 31, 2024, as established by IAS 29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” and considering, in addition, specific rules established by BCRA through Communiqués “A” 6651, 6849, as amended and supplemented, which established the obligation to apply this method, from fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, and determined as the transition date December 31, 2018.

 

According to IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB, the restatement of Financial Statements is needed when the functional currency is the currency of a hyperinflationary economy. To achieve consistency in identifying an economic environment of that nature, IAS 29 establishes (i) certain nonexclusive qualitative indicators, consisting in analyzing the general population behavior, prices, interest rates and wages with changes in price indexes and the loss of purchasing power, and (ii) as quantitative characteristic, which is the most used condition in practice, to test if a three-year cumulative inflation rate is around 100% or more. Due to miscellaneous macroeconomic factors, the three-year inflation rate exceeded that figure and the Argentine government goals and other available estimates also indicate that this trend will not be reversed in the short term.

 

The restatement must be applied as if the economy had always been hyperinflationary, using a general price index that reflects changes in general purchasing power. To apply the restatement, a series of indexes are used, as prepared and published on a monthly basis by the Argentine Federation of Professional Councils of Economic Sciences (FACPCE, for its acronym in Spanish), which combines the consumer price index (CPI) on a monthly basis published by the Argentine Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC, for its acronym in Spanish) since January 2017 (baseline month: December 2016) with the wholesale prices index (WPI) published by the INDEC until that date. For the months of November and December 2015, for which the INDEC did not publish the WPI variation, the CPI variation for CABA was used.

 

Considering the abovementioned indexes, the inflation rate was 117.76% and 211.41% for the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

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

 

Description of the main aspects of the restatement process for statements of financial position

 

(i) Monetary items (those with a fixed nominal value in local currency) are not restated because they are already expressed in the current measuring unit as of the end of the reporting period. In an inflationary period, an entity holding monetary assets generates purchasing power loss and holding monetary liabilities generates purchasing power gain, provided that the assets and liabilities are not linked to an adjustment mechanism that offsets to some extent those effects. The net gain or loss on a monetary basis is included in profit or loss for the fiscal year.

 

(ii) Assets and liabilities subject to adjustments based on specific agreements are adjusted in accordance with such agreements.

 

(iii) Non-monetary items stated at current cost at the end of the reporting period, are not restated for presentation purposes in the statement of financial position, but the adjustment process must be completed to determine, in terms of constant measuring unit, the profit or loss produced by holding these non-monetary items.

 

(iv) Non-monetary items carried at historical cost or at current cost at some earlier date before the reporting date, are restated at indexes that reflects the general level of price variation from the acquisition or revaluation date to the closing date, proceeding then to compare the restated amounts of those assets with their recoverable amounts. Profit or loss for the fiscal year related to depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets, as well as any other non-monetary assets cost are determined on the basis of the new restated amounts.

 

(v) When an entity capitalizes borrowing cost in the non-monetary assets, the part of the borrowing cost that compensates the creditor for the effects of inflation is not capitalized.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

(vi) The restatement of non-monetary assets in terms of a current measuring unit at the end of the reporting period, without an equivalent adjustment for tax purposes results in a taxable temporary difference and the recognition of deferred income tax liability whose balancing entry is recognized in profit or loss for the fiscal year. When, beyond the restatement, there is a revaluation of non-monetary assets, the deferred tax related to the restatement is recognized in profit or loss for the fiscal year and deferred tax related to the revaluation (surplus of the revalued value over the restated value) is recognized in other comprehensive income.

 

Description of the main aspects of the restatement process for statements of income and other comprehensive income

 

(i) Expenses and income are restated from the date the items were recorded, except for those profit or loss items that reflect or include, in their determination, the consumption of assets measured at purchasing power currency of a date prior to that which the consumption was recorded, which are restated using as basis the origination date of the assets related to the item; and also except for income or loss arising from comparing two measurements at purchasing power currency of different dates, for which it requires to identify the amounts compared, restate them separately and repeat the comparison, with the amounts already restated.

 

(ii) Gain or loss on monetary position will be classified based on the item that generated it and is presented in a separate line reflecting effect of inflation on monetary items.

 

Description of the main aspects of the restatement process for the statements of changes in shareholders’ equity

 

(i) As the transition date (December 31, 2018), the Bank has applied the following procedures:

 

a) The components of equity, except the ones mentioned below, were restated as from the date on which they were subscribed for or paid-in, according to the Communiqué “A” 6849 for each item.

 

b) Earnings reserved, including the special reserve for the first-time application of IFRS Accounting Standards, were stated at their nominal value as of the transition date (legal amount not restated).

 

c) Restated unappropriated retained earnings were determined as a difference between the restated net asset as of the transition date and the rest of the components of initial equity restated as described in the abovementioned paragraphs.

 

d) The accumulated balances of other comprehensive income were recalculated as of the transition date.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

(ii) Monetary gain or loss generated by cash and cash equivalents are disclosed in the statement of cash flows after operating, investing and financing activities and financing activities, in a separate and independent line, under the description “Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents”.

 

Basis for consolidation

 

These consolidated Financial Statements include the Financial Statements of the Bank and its controlled entities as of December 31, 2024.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

- The purpose and design of the controlled entity.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

c) Income for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, were translated into pesos on a monthly basis, using the monthly average of the reference exchange rate of the BCRA.

 

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

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank has consolidated into its Financial Statements the Financial Statements of the following companies:

 

Subsidiaries (1) Principal place of business Country Main activity
Macro Securities SAU (2) and (6) Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - CABA Argentina Stock exchange services
Macro Fiducia SAU Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - 2nd floor - CABA Argentina Services

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Subsidiaries (1) Principal place of business Country Main activity
Macro Fondos SGFCISA (7) Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - 24th floor, Office B - CABA Argentina Management and administration of mutual funds
Macro Bank Limited (3) Caves Village, Building 8 Office 1 - West Bay St., Nassau Bahamas Banking entity
Argenpay SAU Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 - CABA Argentina Electronic payment services
Fintech SGR (Structured entity) San Martín 140 - 2nd floor - CABA Argentina Granting of guarantees
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) (4) Santa Fe 1219 - 4th floor - Rosario, Santa Fe Argentina Grain Brokerage
BMA Asset Management SGFCISA (5) and (7) Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 2nd floor – CABA Argentina Management and administration of mutual funds
BMA Valores SA (5) and (6) Ave. Eduardo Madero 1182 – 2nd floor – CABA Argentina Stock exchange services

 

(1) See Note 12.2 related to the merger with Banco BMA SAU.
(2) Consolidated with Macro Fondos SGFCISA (80.90% equity interest and voting rights).
(3) Consolidated with Sud Asesores (ROU) SA (100% voting rights – Equity interest: 72,881).
(4) Consolidated with the Bank since May 2023, as control was obtained in such month (see Note 12).
(5) Consolidated with the Bank since November 2023, as control was obtained in such month (see Note 12).
(6) On December 17, de 2024, the Management of Macro Securities SAU decided to carry out the process of merger by absorption, through which that Entity will absorb BMA Valores SA, which will be dissolved without being liquidated. The reorganization date is January 1, 2025.
(7) On December 17, de 2024, the Management of Macro Fondos SGFCISA decided to carry out the process of merger by absorption, through which that Entity will absorb BMA Asset Management SGFCISA, which will be dissolved without being liquidated. The reorganization date is January 1, 2025.

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank's interest in the companies it consolidates is as follows:

 

    Shares     Bank’s interest     Non-controlling interest
Subsidiaries (1)   Type     Number     Total capital
stock
    Voting
rights
    Total capital
stock
  Voting
rights
 
Macro Securities SAU     Common       12,885,683       100.00 %     100.00 %            
Macro Fiducia SAU (2)     Common       47,387,236       100.00 %     100.00 %            
Macro Fondos SGFCISA     Common       327,183       100.00 %     100.00 %            
Macro Bank Limited     Common       39,816,899       100.00 %     100.00 %            
Argenpay SAU     Common       1,001,200,000       100.00 %     100.00 %            
Fintech SGR (Structured entity)     Common       119,993       24.999 %     24.999 %   75.001 %   75.001 %
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) (3)     Common       615,519       100.00 %     100.00 %            
BMA Asset Management SGFCISA (4)     Common       91,950       100.00 %     100.00 %            
BMA Valores SA (4)     Common       52,419,500       100.00 %     100.00 %            

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

(1) See Note 12.2 related to the merger with Banco BMA SAU.
(2) On May 9, 2024, the Bank made an irrevocable contribution of 250,000 (not restated) to Macro Fiducia SAU.
(3) Interest acquired in May 2023 (see Note 12).
(4) Interest acquired in November 2023 (see Note 12).

 

Total assets, liabilities and Shareholders’ equity of the Bank and all its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

    Balances as of 12/31/2024  
Entity (1)   Assets     Liabilities     Equity
attributable to
the owners of the
Bank
    Equity attributable
to non-controlling
interests
 
Banco Macro SA     14,178,945,690       10,129,428,138       4,049,517,552          
Macro Bank Limited     144,915,763       99,313,229       45,602,534          
Macro Securities SAU (2)     402,007,719       217,660,348       184,347,371          
Macro Fiducia SAU     1,453,214       38,164       1,415,050          
Argenpay SAU     40,782,967       25,616,970       15,165,997          
Fintech SGR     49,554,739       47,382,064       543,151       1,629,524  
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)     32,490,416       30,129,909       2,360,507          
BMA Asset Management SGFCISA     16,485,476       241,769       16,243,707          
BMA Valores SA     5,786,161       72,787       5,713,374          
Eliminations     (379,370,630 )     (107,978,939 )     (271,391,691 )        
Consolidated     14,493,051,515       10,441,904,439       4,049,517,552       1,629,524  

 

(1) See Note 12.2 related to the merger with Banco BMA SAU.
(2) Includes the amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

 

    Balances as of 12/31/2023  
Entity (1)   Assets     Liabilities     Equity
attributable to
the owners of the
Bank
    Equity attributable
to non-controlling
interests
 
Banco Macro SA     14,184,633,216       9,744,707,860       4,439,925,356          
Macro Bank Limited     211,041,322       151,421,144       59,620,178          
Macro Securities SAU (2)     374,789,204       249,762,292       125,026,912          
Macro Fiducia SAU     1,417,327       103,786       1,313,541          
Argenpay SAU     33,125,773       18,014,966       15,110,807          
Fintech SGR     36,531,677       35,178,989       338,156       1,014,532  
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)     52,461,903       50,777,081       1,684,822          
BMA Asset Management SGFCISA     20,628,998       4,807,724       15,821,274          
BMA Valores SA     13,036,864       7,306,883       5,729,981          
Eliminations     (295,971,128 )     (71,325,457 )     (224,645,671 )        
Consolidated     14,631,695,156       10,190,755,268       4,439,925,356       1,014,532  

 

(1) See Note 12.2 related to the merger with Banco BMA SAU.
(2) Includes the amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The Bank’s Management considers there are no other companies or structured entities to be included in the consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2024.

 

Summary of significant accounting policies

 

Below there is a description of the principal valuation and disclosure criteria used for the preparation of these consolidated Financial Statements as December 31, 2024:

 

3.1 Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency:

 

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

 

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

 

3.2 Financial Instruments

 

Initial recognition and measurement

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Subsequent measurement – Business Model

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The fair value estimation is explained in detail in section “Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions” of this note, and Note 11 describes the valuation process of financial instruments at fair value.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

· Financial assets at amortized cost – Effective interest method

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

  3.2.1 Cash and deposits in banks

 

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

 

  3.2.2 Repo transactions (purchase and sale of financial instruments)

 

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

 

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

 

  3.2.3 Loans and other financing

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

  3.2.4 Impairment of financial assets

 

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

 

3.2.4.1 Overview of the ECL principles

 

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

 

The loss allowance for ECL is based on credit losses expected to arise during the life of a financial asset (lifetime ECL), unless there was no significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, in which case the loss allowance is based on 12-month ECL. The Bank’s policies to determine whether credit risk increased significantly are included in Note 44.1.1 “Assessment of credit risk impairment”, section “Definitions of significant increase in risk (SICR), impairment and default”.

 

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

 

Lifetime ECL and 12-month ECL are calculated on individual or collective bases according to the nature of the portfolio of financial instruments. The Bank’s policy to group the financial assets measured on a collective basis are explained in Note 44.1.1, sections “Customers analyzed on a collective basis” and “Customers analyzed on an individual basis”.

 

The Bank adopted a policy to assess, at the end of each reporting period, whether there was a significant increase in the credit risk of a financial instrument since initial recognition considering the change in risk that the default may occur during the remaining life of a financial instrument. This is further explained in Note 44.1.1, section “Definitions of significant increase in risk (SICR), impairment and default”.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

· Stage 3: Financial instruments which credit value is impaired (as described in Note 44.1.1, section “Definitions of significant increase in risk (SICR), impairment and default”). The Bank books a loss allowance for lifetime ECL.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

3.2.4.2 The calculation of ECL

 

The key parameters to calculating ECL are as follows:

 

· Probability of default (PD): It is an estimate of the probability of default during a certain time horizon. A default may occur only at a certain time during the period assessed if the credit line was not derecognized before and is still part of the portfolio. The concept of probability of default is explained in Note 44.1.1, section “Probability of default (PD)”.

 

· Exposure at default (EAD): It is an estimate of the exposure to a future default date considering the expected changes in exposure after reporting date, including the settlement of principal and interest, whether they are scheduled by the agreement or otherwise, the expected disbursements on committed credit lines and interest accrued on late payments. The exposure at default is explained in Note 44.1.1 section, “Exposure at default (EAD)”.

 

· Loss given default (LGD): It is an estimate of the loss arising in the event of default in a certain term. It is based on the difference between contractual cash flows and cash flows expected by the lender, including the performance of a guarantee or credit improvements related to the loan. In general, it is expressed as a percentage of the exposure at default. Further information of LGD is included in Note 44.1.1, section “Loss given default (LGD)”.

 

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

 

The method for calculating ECL is summarized below:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

· Guarantees and other commitments: The Bank’s liability under each guarantee is measured at the higher of the amount initially recognized less cumulative amortization recognized in the statement of income and the ECL provision. To such end, the Bank estimates the ECL based on the present value of the payments expected to be disbursed to the guarantee holder should the debtor fail to pay the debt. Cash flows are discounted by the risk-adjusted interest rate relevant to the disclosure. The ECL related to financial guarantee contracts are recognized in “Provisions”.

 

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

 

3.2.4.3 Prospective information

 

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

 

The inputs and models used for calculating ECL may not always capture all market characteristics as of the date of these consolidated Financial Statements. Consequently, the Bank may consider certain qualitative temporary adjustments to ensure that they are taken into account if they are material. Further information is included in Note 44.1.2 “Prospective information used in ECL models”.

 

3.2.4.4 Debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

 

The ECL of the debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income does not reduce the carrying amount of these financial instruments in the statement of financial position, which remains at fair value. Instead, an amount equal to the correction of value from these assets measured at amortized cost is recognized in “Other comprehensive income” as a cumulative impairment amount with the related charge to income. Cumulative loss recognized in “Other comprehensive income” is reclassified to the statement of income when the assets are derecognized.

 

3.2.4.5 Credit cards and other revolving credit lines

 

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

 

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

 

3.2.4.6 Applications

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

3.2.4.7 Forborne and modified loans

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

3.2.4.8 Valuation of collaterals

 

To mitigate the risks of its financial instruments, the Bank seeks to use, when possible, collaterals. Collateral comes in various forms, such as cash, securities, letters of credit, real estate, receivables, other non-financial assets and credit enhancements, such as netting arrangements. Collateral, except for attached assets, is not recorded in the Bank’s statement of financial position. However, the fair value of collateral affects the calculation of ECL in certain products and customers assessed on an individual basis. The assessment is usually made at least at the beginning date and it is reassessed on a regular basis.

 

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

 

  3.2.5 Collateral repossessed

 

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

 

The assets for which selling is determined to be a better option are transferred to assets held for sale at their fair value (if financial assets) and fair value less cost of sales for non-financial assets at attachment date according to the Bank’s policy.

 

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

 

  3.2.6 Financial liabilities

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  3.2.7 Derivative financial instruments

 

Receivables and payables from forward transactions without delivery of underlying assets

 

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

 

Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Since July 1, 2024, the Bank revaluated holdings of Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2027, from the fair value through profit or loss model to the amortized cost model, in order to maintain the already said holding until maturity for the collection of its contractual flow. At that time, the fair value of the already said holding amounted to 1,891,309,298 (not restated), and the annual effective interest rate was set at 5.71%. The fair value of the already said holdings as of December 31, 2024 amounts to 2,302,947,204, which would have generated a gain of 411,637,906 (nominal amount without considering the effect of exposure to currency inflation between both dates) if they had been maintained at fair value through profit or loss. Additionally, the income from interest and charges accrued from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 amounts to 611,966,659. This was made as part of a modification of certain significant business activities of the Bank, considering the recent business combinations (see also Note 12) and the launch of new loan placements.

 

3.3 Leases

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

3.3.1 The Bank as a lessee

 

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

 

· Right-of-use assets

 

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

 

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

 

· Lease liabilities

 

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

 

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

 

3.3.2 The Bank as a lessor

 

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

 

3.4 Business combinations

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

Goodwill is initially measured at cost (being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount recognized for non-controlling interests and any previous interest held over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed). If the fair value of the net assets acquired is in excess of the aggregate consideration transferred, the Group re-assesses whether it has correctly identified all of the assets acquired and all of the liabilities assumed and reviews the procedures used to measure the amounts to be recognized at the acquisition date. If the reassessment still results in an excess of the fair value of net assets acquired over the aggregate consideration transferred, then the gain is recognized in profit or loss. See additionally Note 12.

 

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

 

3.5 Investments in associates and joint arrangements

 

Associates are those entities over which the Bank has significant influence, i.e. the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of such controlled entity, but without having the control thereof.

 

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

 

These investments are accounted for using the equity method from the date on which they become an associate or a joint venture. On acquisition of the investment, any difference between the cost of the investment and the Entity’s share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities are accounted: (i) as a goodwill, which is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is under impairment as explained in section 3.10; or (ii) any excess of the Entity´s share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities over the cost of the investment is included as income. The Bank’s share in the profit or loss after the acquisition of its associates was accounted in the statement of income, and its share in other comprehensive income after the acquisition was accounted for in the consolidated statement of other comprehensive income. See also Note 13.

 

3.6 Property, plant and equipment

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

3.7 Intangible assets

 

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

 

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

 

Useful lives of intangible assets may be finite or indefinite.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

- the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale,
- its intention to complete the intangible asset and use or sell it,
- how the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits,
- the availability of adequate resources to complete the development, and
- the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its development.

 

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

 

3.8 Investment property

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

3.9 Non-current assets held for sale

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

3.10  Impairment of non-financial assets

 

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

 

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

 

3.11  Provisions

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

3.12  Recognition of income and expenses

 

3.12.1 Interest income and interest expense

 

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

 

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

 

Bond coupons were recognized at the time they were declared.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

3.12.2 Loan commissions

 

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

 

3.12.3 Service commissions

 

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

 

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

 

3.12.4 Non-financial revenue and expenses

 

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

 

3.13  Customer loyalty program

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

3.14  Income tax (see Note 24)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

3.15  Earnings per share

 

Basic earnings per share shall be calculated by dividing Net profit attributable to controlling shareholders of the Bank by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the fiscal year. See also Note 33.

 

3.16  Fiduciary activities and investment management

 

The Bank offers custody, administration, investment management and advisory services to third parties that originate the holding or placement of assets in the name of such third parties. These assets and income on them are not included in these consolidated Financial Statements, since they are not owned by the Bank. The commissions derived from these activities are accounted for as “Commissions income” in the Statement of income. See also Notes 36, 37.3 and 41.

 

Accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

 

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

 

In certain cases, the Financial Statements prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by BCRA, require that the assets and liabilities to be recognized and/or presented at their fair value. The fair value is the amount at which an asset can be exchanged, or at which a liability can be settled, in mutual independent terms and conditions between participants of the principal market (or most advantageous market) duly informed and willing to transact in an orderly and current transaction. When prices in active markets are available, the Bank has used them as basis for valuation. When prices in active markets are not available, the Bank estimates those values as values based on the best available information, including the use of models and other assessment techniques (for additional information regarding fair value estimates see Note 11). This kind of estimates also applies to the measurement of acquired identifiable assets and liabilities assumed as a consequence of business combinations (see Note 12).

 

In estimating accrued taxes, the Bank assesses the relative risks of the appropriate tax treatment considering judicial and regulatory guidance in the context of the tax position. Because of the complexity of tax laws and regulations, interpretation can be difficult and subject to legal judgment. It is possible that others, given the same information, may reach different reasonable conclusions regarding the estimated amounts of accrued taxes (for additional information regarding income tax see Note 24).

 

In the normal course of business, the Bank is a party to lawsuits of various types. In Note 42, contingent liabilities are disclosed with respect to existing or potential claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings, and is booked an accrual for litigation when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and these costs can be reasonably estimated.

 

The measurement of impairment losses under IFRS 9 across all categories of financial instruments, taking into account the temporary exceptions established by BCRA Communiqué “A” 6847, requires judgment, in particular, the estimation of the amount and timing of future cash flows and collateral values when determining impairment losses and the assessment of a significant increase in credit risk. These estimates are driven by a number of factors, changes that can result in different levels of allowances (for additional information regarding impairment losses under IFRS 9, see Notes 3.2.4 and 44.1).

 

Standards amendments adopted in the fiscal year

 

For the fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2024, the following amendments to IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB are effective and they did not have a material impact on these consolidated Financial Statements as a whole:

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Amendments to IFRS 16 “Leases” – Sale and leaseback transactions:

 

In September 2022, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 16, specifically on the requirements that a lessee-seller uses in measuring the lease liability arising in a sale and leaseback transaction, to ensure the lessee-seller does not recognize any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use. Applying these requirements will not prevent the seller-lessee from recognizing, in profit or loss, any gain or loss related to the partial or full termination of a lease. The amendment does not prescribe specific measurement requirements for lease liabilities arising from a leaseback. The initial measurement of the lease liability arising from a leaseback may result in a seller-lessee determining ‘lease payments’ that are different from the general definition of lease payments. The seller-lessee will need to develop and apply an accounting policy that results in information that is relevant and reliable in accordance with IAS 8.

 

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

 

Amendments to IAS 7 “Statement of Cash Flows” and IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures” – Disclosures on supplier finance arrangements:

 

In May 2023, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 7 “Statement of Cash Flows” and IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures”, which specify disclosure requirements to enhance the current requirements, which are intended to assist users of financial statements in understanding the effects of supplier finance arrangements on an entity’s liabilities, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk.

 

These amendments require an entity to provide information about the impact of supplier finance arrangements on liabilities and cash flows, including terms and conditions of those arrangements, quantitative information on liabilities related to those arrangements as at the beginning and end of the reporting period and the type and effect of non-cash changes in the carrying amounts of those arrangements. The information on those arrangements is required to be aggregated unless the individual arrangements have dissimilar or unique terms and conditions. In the context of quantitative liquidity risk disclosures required by IFRS 7, supplier finance arrangements are included as an example of other factors that might be relevant to disclose.

 

These amendments did not have material impacts on the disclosures of the Financial Statements.

 

New pronouncements

 

Pursuant to Communiqué “A” 6114 of the BCRA, as new IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB are approved and existing IFRS Accounting Standards are amended or revoked and once these changes are approved through the notices of approval issued by the FACPCE, the BCRA shall issue a statement on the approval thereof for financial entities. Generally, financial institutions shall not apply any IFRS in advance, except as specifically authorized at the time of the adoption thereof.

 

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

 

Amendments to IAS 21 - Lack of exchangeability

 

In August 2023, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 21 related to “Lack of exchangeability”. The amendment to IAS 21 specifies how an entity should assess whether a currency is exchangeable and how it should determine a spot exchange rate when exchangeability is lacking. A currency is considered to be exchangeable into another currency when an entity is able to obtain the other currency within a time frame that allows for a normal administrative delay and through a market or exchange mechanism in which an exchange transaction would create enforceable rights and obligations. If a currency is not exchangeable into another currency, an entity is required to estimate the spot exchange rate at the measurement date. An entity’s objective in estimating the spot exchange rate is to reflect the rate at which an orderly exchange transaction would take place at the measurement date between market participants under prevailing economic conditions. The amendments note that an entity can use an observable exchange rate without adjustment or another estimation technique.

 

When an entity estimates a spot exchange rate because a currency is not exchangeable into another currency, it will disclose information that enables users of the financial statements to understand how the currency not being exchangeable into another currency affects, or is expected to affect, the entity's financial performance, financial position and cash flows. These amendments are effective as of January 1, 2025. The Bank is evaluating the effects that this amendment would cause on the Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

IFRS 18 – Presentation and disclosure in Financial Statements

 

In April 2024, the IASB issued IFRS 18, “Presentation and disclosure in Financial Statements”, which addresses the format for the presentation of profit or loss in the Financial Statements, management-defined performance measures and aggregation/disaggregation of disclosures information. This standard will replace IAS 1 and is effective as of January 1, 2027. The Bank is evaluating the effects that this standard would cause on the Financial Statements.

 

Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 – Classification and measurement of financial instruments

 

In May 2024, the IASB issued amendments to the classification and measurement of financial instruments, which:

 

· Clarify that a financial liability is derecognized on the “settlement date”, that is, when the related obligation is discharged, cancelled, expires or the liability otherwise qualifies for derecognition. It also introduces an accounting policy option to derecognize financial liabilities that are settled through an electronic payment system before settlement date if certain conditions are met.

· Clarify how to assess the contractual cash flow characteristics of financial assets that include environmental, social and governance (ESG) features and other similar contingent features.

· Clarify the treatment of non-recourse assets and contractually linked instruments.

· Require additional disclosures for financial assets and liabilities with contractual terms that reference a contingent event (including those that are ESG-linked), and equity instruments classified at fair value through other comprehensive income.

 

These amendments are effective as of January 1, 2026. The Bank is evaluating the effects that these amendments would cause on the Financial Statements.

 

Improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards

 

In July 2021, the IASB issued Annual Improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards - Volume 11. The following is a summary of the amendments made:

 

· IFRS 1 First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards – Hedge accounting by a first-time adopter.

· IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures of gain or loss on derecognition, of deferred difference between fair value and transaction price, and credit risk disclosures; amendments are also made to paragraph IG1 of the Guidance on implementing.

· IFRS 9 Financial Instruments – Lessee Derecognition of Lease Liabilities. However, the amendment does not address how a lessee distinguishes between a lease modification as defined in IFRS 16 and an extinguishment of a lease liability in accordance with IFRS 9.

· IFRS 9 Financial Instruments – Transaction price: paragraph 5.1.3 of IFRS 9 has been amended to replace the reference to “transaction price as defined by IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers” with “the amount determined by applying IFRS 15”.

· IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements – Determination of a "De Facto Agent": paragraph B74 of IFRS 10 has been amended to clarify that the relationship described in paragraph B74 is just one example of various relationships that might exist between the investor and other parties acting as de facto agents of the investor.

· IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows – Cost Method: paragraph 37 of IAS 7 has been amended to replace the term "cost method" with "at cost", following the prior deletion of the definition of "cost method".

 

These amendments are effective as of January 1, 2026. The Bank is evaluating the effects that these amendments would cause on the Financial Statements.

 

4. CONTINGENT TRANSACTIONS

 

In order to meet specific financial needs of customers, the Bank’s credit policy also includes, among others, the granting of guarantees, securities, bonds, letters of credit and documentary credits. The Bank is also exposed to overdrafts and unused agreed credits on credit cards of the Bank. Since they imply a contingent obligation for the Bank, they expose the Bank to credit risks other than those recognized in the Statement of financial position and, therefore, they are an integral part of the total risk of the Bank.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank maintains the following maximum exposures to credit risk related to this type of transactions:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts     4,006,933,173       3,015,330,004  
Guarantees granted (1)     203,803,498       402,952,906  
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)     46,404,145       79,663,599  
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations             87,345,788  
Subtotal     4,257,140,816       3,585,292,297  
Less: Allowance for Expected Credit Losses (ECL)     (7,865,203 )     (4,588,756 )
Total     4,249,275,613       3,580,703,541  

 

(1) Includes transactions not covered by the financial system debtor classification standard. The Guarantees granted include an amount of 827,767 and 1,423,732, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Overdraft and unused agreed commitments include an amount of 795,029 and 25,479, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

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

 

Risks related to the abovementioned contingent transactions have been assessed and are controlled within the framework of the Bank’s credit risk policy, as described in Note 44.

 

5. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

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

 

At the beginning, derivatives often imply only a mutual exchange of promises with little or no investment. Nevertheless, these instruments frequently imply high levels of leverage and are quite volatile. A relatively small movement in the value of the underlying asset could have a significant impact in profit or loss. Furthermore, over-the-counter derivatives may expose the Bank to risks related to the absence of an exchange market in which to close an open position. The Bank’s exposure for derivative contracts is monitored on a regular basis as part of its general risk management framework. Information on the Bank’s credit risk management objectives and policies is included in Note 44.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Derivative financial Assets   Underlying
notional
value
  Notional
value (in
thousands)
    Fair value     Notional
value (in
thousands)
    Fair value  
Transactions of foreign currency contract without delivery of underlying asset   US dollars     82,701       2,500,969       113,653       28,621,262  
Put options taken (1)   Argentine pesos     2,304,282,735       16,782,802                  
Total derivatives held for trading         2,304,365,436       19,283,771       113,653       28,621,262  

 

(1) Corresponds to the premium pending of accrual related to the options acquired by the Bank that give it the option to sell the underlying asset (government security) at a value determined by the applicable regulations of the BCRA. In this operation, the options can be exercised up to one day before the expiration of the underlying asset. Considering the terms and conditions of these put options established by the BCRA, they are considered "out of the money" with a fair value equal to zero.

 

        12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Derivative financial
Liabilities
  Underlying
notional
value
  Notional
value (in
thousands)
    Fair value     Notional
value (in
thousands)
    Fair value  
Transactions of foreign currency contract without delivery of underlying asset   US dollars     70,650       1,278,065       132,179       6,179,869  
Put options taken   Argentine pesos     275,020       43,537                  
Total derivatives held for trading         345,670       1,321,602       132,179       6,179,869  

 

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

 

6. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank has repurchase agreements of government and private securities, in absolute value, for 18,956,694 and 1,391,909,634, respectively. Maturity of the repurchase agreements as of December 2024 will occur during the month of January 2025. Furthermore, the securities received guarantee repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2023, total 1,479,609,206, and are recognized as an off balance sheet transaction, while the securities delivered that guarantee repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amount to 23,031,652 and 66,304,450, respectively, and are recorded as “Financial assets delivered in guarantee” of the Financial Statements.

 

Profit generated by the Bank as a result of its repurchase agreements arranged during the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2024 and 2023, total 297,684,162 and 428,816,754, respectively, and were accounted for in “Interest income” in the statement of income. In addition, losses generated by the Bank as a result of its repurchase agreements arranged during the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2024 and 2023 total 8,268,119 and 30,211,753, respectively, and are recognized as “Interest expense” in the Statement of income.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

7. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of the other financial assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement     285,913,206       204,671  
Sundry debtors     156,551,005       226,028,927  
Debtors from operations     57,379,951       151,757,434  
Private securities     46,163,784       57,469,987  
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement     156,374       3,077,595  
Other     2,258,839       1,293,096  
Subtotal     548,423,159       439,831,710  
Less: Allowances for ECL     (279,916 )     (1,296,294 )
Total     548,143,243       438,535,416  

 

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

 

8. LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

The composition of loans and other financing as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Non-financial public sector (1)     69,936,579       10,271,322  
Other financial entities     63,132,416       21,700,303  
Other financial entities     63,162,130       21,750,881  
Less: allowance for ECL     (29,714 )     (50,578 )
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents     5,668,610,515       3,961,070,434  
Overdrafts     541,134,853       626,939,697  
Documents     1,021,239,445       736,778,932  
Mortgage loans     504,071,972       359,589,458  
Pledge loans     122,617,082       61,251,124  
Personal loans     1,153,204,936       518,869,616  
Credit cards     1,378,563,049       1,055,651,798  
Financial leases     16,448,771       20,662,718  
Other     1,054,636,605       698,101,866  
Less: allowance for ECL     (123,306,198 )     (116,774,775 )
Total     5,801,679,510       3,993,042,059  

 

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

 

9. LOSS ALLOWANCE FOR EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES ON CREDIT EXPOSURES NOT MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

The Bank recognizes a loss allowance for expected credit losses on all credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss, like debt instruments measured at amortized cost, debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts (not measured at fair value through profit or loss), contract assets and lease receivables.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Exhibit P discloses financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and financial assets not recognized at fair value. This classification is made pursuant to the expressed in Note 3 “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards”. Additionally, Note 11 explains the information related to the valuation process.

 

Moreover, considering the temporary exclusion established by BCRA mentioned in Note 3 “Applicable accounting standards” the Bank applies the impairment requirements for the recognition and measurement of a loss allowance for financial assets measured at amortized cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income, except for public sector exposures. In addition, the Bank applies the impairment requirements for guarantees granted, undrawn commitments of credit cards, checking account advance agreements and letters of credit, which are not recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

For the purpose of assessing the Bank’s credit risk exposure and identifying material credit risk concentration, disclosures regarding credit risk of financial assets and off balance items are as follows.

 

9.1 Loans and other financing measured at amortized cost

 

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

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Loans and other financing     5,925,015,422       4,109,867,412  
Individual assessment     1,525,810,240       955,501,068  
Collective assessment     4,399,205,182       3,154,366,344  
Less: Allowance for ECL (1)     (123,335,912 )     (116,825,353 )
Total     5,801,679,510       3,993,042,059  

 

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

 

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

 

        12/31/2024  
Internal rating grade   Range PD   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Performing         5,629,903,605       107,331,873               5,737,235,478       96.83  
High grade   0.00% - 3.50%     5,054,424,112       27,078,504               5,081,502,616       85.76  
Standard grade   3.51% - 7.00%     334,245,264       24,728,616               358,973,880       6.06  
Sub-standard grade   7.01% - 33.00%     241,234,229       55,524,753               296,758,982       5.01  
Past due but not impaired (1)   33.01% - 99.99%     57,069,647       64,085,088               121,154,735       2.05  
Impaired   100%                     66,625,209       66,625,209       1.12  
    Total     5,686,973,252       171,416,961       66,625,209       5,925,015,422       100  
    %     95.98       2.90       1.12       100          

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        12/31/2023  
Internal rating grade   Range PD   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Performing         3,851,436,730       107,415,588               3,958,852,318       96.32  
High grade   0.00% - 3.50%     3,607,639,957       38,375,337               3,646,015,294       88.70  
Standard grade   3.51% - 7.00%     161,840,600       24,164,485               186,005,085       4.53  
Sub-standard grade   7.01% - 33.00%     81,956,173       44,875,766               126,831,939       3.09  
Past due but not impaired (1)   33.01% - 99.99%     20,818,791       86,657,976               107,476,767       2.62  
Impaired   100%                     43,538,327       43,538,327       1.06  
    Total     3,872,255,521       194,073,564       43,538,327       4,109,867,412       100  
    %     94.22       4.72       1.06       100          

 

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

 

  9.1.1 Loans on an individual assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of corporate loans by grade of credit risk classification, based on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and classification by stages as of the date of the reporting period. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in Note 44 section “Credit risk”.

 

        12/31/2024  
Internal rating grade   Range PD   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Performing         1,493,279,244       15,149,753               1,508,428,997       98.86  
High grade   0.00% - 3.50%     1,478,244,781       12,098,069               1,490,342,850       97.68  
Standard grade   3.51% - 7.00%     4,451,091       3,051,684               7,502,775       0.49  
Sub-standard grade   7.01% - 33.00%     10,583,372                       10,583,372       0.69  
Past due but not impaired   33.01% - 99.99%                                        
Impaired   100%                     17,381,243       17,381,243       1.14  
    Total     1,493,279,244       15,149,753       17,381,243       1,525,810,240       100  
    %     97.87       0.99       1.14       100          

 

        12/31/2023        
Internal rating grade   Range PD   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Performing         886,073,325       15,455,160               901,528,485       94.35  
High grade   0.00% - 3.50%     807,664,086       9,304,513               816,968,599       85.50  
Standard grade   3.51% - 7.00%     44,696,723       3,182               44,699,905       4.68  
Sub-standard grade   7.01% - 33.00%     33,712,516       6,147,465               39,859,981       4.17  
Past due but not impaired   33.01% - 99.99%             38,587,859               38,587,859       4.04  
Impaired   100%                     15,384,724       15,384,724       1.61  
    Total     886,073,325       54,043,019       15,384,724       955,501,068       100  
    %     92.73       5.66       1.61       100          

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

    Stage      
    1     2     3     Total  
Gross carrying amount as of January 1, 2024     886,073,325       54,043,019       15,384,724       955,501,068  
                                 
Assets originated or purchased (1)     1,438,683,385       291,591               1,438,974,976  
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)     (372,382,088 )     (5,537,451 )     (2,015,078 )     (379,934,617 )
Variations     91,297,555       76,778       1,303,120       92,677,453  
Transfers to Stage 1     2,563       (2,563 )                
Transfers to Stage 2     (42 )     42                  
Transfers to Stage 3     (7,143,490 )     (4,590,923 )     11,734,413          
Amounts Written Off                     (305,969 )     (305,969 )
Monetary effect     (543,251,964 )     (29,130,740 )     (8,719,967 )     (581,102,671 )
As of December 31, 2024     1,493,279,244       15,149,753       17,381,243       1,525,810,240  

 

    Stage      
    1     2     3     Total  
Gross carrying amount as of January 1, 2023     711,962,751       17,429,280       9,324,710       738,716,741  
                                 
Assets originated or purchased (1)     1,414,968,469       46,249,081               1,461,217,550  
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)     (385,296,690 )             (6,118,860 )     (391,415,550 )
Variations     61,008,479       14,367,791       23,881,746       99,258,016  
Transfers to Stage 1                                
Transfers to Stage 2                                
Transfers to Stage 3                                
Amounts Written Off                     (1,410,775 )     (1,410,775 )
Monetary effect     (916,569,684 )     (24,003,133 )     (10,292,097 )     (950,864,914 )
As of December 31, 2023     886,073,325       54,043,019       15,384,724       955,501,068  

 

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

 

    Stage      
    1     2     3     Total  
ECL amount as of January 1, 2024     10,141,182       29,582,126       12,096,102       51,819,410  
                                 
Assets originated or purchased (1)     9,140,451       160,071               9,300,522  
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)     (4,182,790 )     (8,468,635 )     (2,101,204 )     (14,752,629 )
Variations     (196,643 )     (4,214,589 )     970,760       (3,440,472 )
Transfers to Stage 1     300       (300 )                
Transfers to Stage 2     (693 )     693                  
Transfers to Stage 3     (5,270,176 )     (814,927 )     6,085,103          
Amounts Written Off                     (306,011 )     (306,011 )
Monetary effect     (5,767,431 )     (15,675,264 )     (6,696,622 )     (28,139,317 )
As of December 31, 2024     3,864,200       569,175       10,048,128       14,481,503  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Stage        
    1     2     3     Total  
ECL amount as of January 1, 2023     6,393,174       2,252,177       5,214,455       13,859,806  
Assets originated or purchased (1)     14,818,028       29,909,593               44,727,621  
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)     (3,056,554 )             (3,069,030 )     (6,125,584 )
Variations     26,944       5,487,606       17,137,974       22,652,524  
Transfers to Stage 1                                
Transfers to Stage 2                                
Transfers to Stage 3                                
Amounts Written Off                     (1,051,504 )     (1,051,504 )
Monetary effect     (8,040,410 )     (8,067,250 )     (6,135,793 )     (22,243,453 )
As of December 31, 2023     10,141,182       29,582,126       12,096,102       51,819,410  

 

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

 

9.1.2 Loans on a collective assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of loans portfolio under collective assessment, by grade of credit risk classification, based on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and classification by stages as of the date of the reporting period. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in Note 44 section “Credit risk”.

 

        12/31/2024  
Internal rating grade   Range PD   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total   %  
Performing         4,136,624,361       92,182,120               4,228,806,481     96.13  
High grade   0.00% - 3.50%     3,576,179,331       14,980,435               3,591,159,766     81.63  
Standard grade   3.51% - 7.00%     329,794,173       21,676,932               351,471,105     7.99  
Sub-standard grade   7.01% - 33.00%     230,650,857       55,524,753               286,175,610     6.51  
Past due but not impaired (1)   33.01% - 99.99%     57,069,647       64,085,088               121,154,735     2.75  
Impaired   100%                     49,243,966       49,243,966     1.12  
Total     4,193,694,008       156,267,208       49,243,966       4,399,205,182     100  
%     95.33       3.55       1.12       100        

 

        12/31/2023  
Internal rating grade   Range PD   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total   %  
Performing         2,965,363,405       91,960,428               3,057,323,833     96.93  
High grade   0.00% - 3.50%     2,799,975,871       29,070,824               2,829,046,695     89.69  
Standard grade   3.51% - 7.00%     117,143,877       24,161,303               141,305,180     4.48  
Sub-standard grade   7.01% - 33.00%     48,243,657       38,728,301               86,971,958     2.76  
Past due but not impaired (1)   33.01% - 99.99%     20,818,791       48,070,117               68,888,908     2.18  
Impaired   100%                     28,153,603       28,153,603     0.89  
    Total     2,986,182,196       140,030,545       28,153,603       3,154,366,344     100  
    %     94.67       4.44       0.89       100        

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

    Stage        
    1     2     3     Total  
Gross carrying amount as of January 1, 2024     2,986,182,196       140,030,545       28,153,603       3,154,366,344  
                                 
Assets originated or purchased (1)     2,683,176,456       113,276,642               2,796,453,098  
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)     (648,984,712 )     (28,679,364 )     (5,095,162 )     (682,759,238 )
Variations     949,681,882       20,124,790       5,297,150       975,103,822  
Transfers to Stage 1     26,296,863       (26,077,546 )     (219,317 )        
Transfers to Stage 2     (23,615,450 )     23,789,195       (173,745 )        
Transfers to Stage 3     (41,644,683 )     (2,353,424 )     43,998,107          
Amounts Written Off     (1,964,243 )     (1,749,773 )     (5,860,024 )     (9,574,040 )
Monetary effect     (1,735,434,301 )     (82,093,857 )     (16,856,646 )     (1,834,384,804 )
As of December 31, 2024     4,193,694,008       156,267,208       49,243,966       4,399,205,182  

 

    Stage        
    1     2     3     Total  
Gross carrying amount as of January 1, 2023     3,251,326,588       119,211,327       24,664,394       3,395,202,309  
                                 
Assets originated or purchased (1)     2,805,222,783       131,652,646               2,936,875,429  
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)     (576,540,804 )     (17,028,573 )     (3,773,663 )     (597,343,040 )
Variations     863,176,481       25,838,367       28,949,714       917,964,562  
Transfers to Stage 1     46,099,523       (45,528,177 )     (571,346 )        
Transfers to Stage 2     (89,823,544 )     90,386,271       (562,727 )        
Transfers to Stage 3     (14,731,398 )     (7,479,499 )     22,210,897          
Amounts Written Off     (1,272,360 )     (4,149,475 )     (8,921,850 )     (14,343,685 )
Monetary effect     (3,297,275,073 )     (152,872,342 )     (33,841,816 )     (3,483,989,231 )
As of December 31, 2023     2,986,182,196       140,030,545       28,153,603       3,154,366,344  

 

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

 

    Stage        
    1     2     3     Total  
ECL amount as of January 1, 2024     33,312,100       10,006,632       21,687,211       65,005,943  
                                 
Assets originated or purchased (1)     62,011,647       13,001,831               75,013,478  
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)     (5,410,388 )     (1,794,681 )     (3,768,110 )     (10,973,179 )
Variations     5,164,853       7,847,252       10,583,566       23,595,671  
Transfers to Stage 1     1,953,604       (1,787,051 )     (166,553 )        
Transfers to Stage 2     (753,917 )     874,240       (120,323 )        
Transfers to Stage 3     (27,647,987 )     (303,853 )     27,951,840          
Amounts Written Off     (229,600 )     (353,380 )     (4,653,961 )     (5,236,941 )
Monetary effect     (19,217,151 )     (6,318,779 )     (13,014,633 )     (38,550,563 )
As of December 31, 2024     49,183,161       21,172,211       38,499,037       108,854,409  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Stage        
    1     2     3     Total  
ECL amount as of January 1, 2023     30,230,928       12,283,855       18,235,855       60,750,638  
Assets originated or purchased (1)     27,745,153       8,166,722               35,911,875  
Assets derecognized or repaid (1)     (3,807,083 )     (2,278,430 )     (2,792,755 )     (8,878,268 )
Variations     8,809,019       8,055,386       37,447,049       54,311,454  
Transfers to Stage 1     4,115,536       (3,702,269 )     (413,267 )        
Transfers to Stage 2     (1,964,842 )     2,370,725       (405,883 )        
Transfers to Stage 3     (419,123 )     (1,176,999 )     1,596,122          
Amounts Written Off     (114,772 )     (889,460 )     (6,330,079 )     (7,334,311 )
Monetary effect     (31,282,716 )     (12,822,898 )     (25,649,831 )     (69,755,445 )
As of December 31, 2023     33,312,100       10,006,632       21,687,211       65,005,943  

 

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

 

9.2 Other debt securities at amortized cost

 

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

 

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

 

    12/31/2024  
Composition   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Corporate bonds     6,332,597                       6,332,597       82.85  
Financial trusts     1,310,610                       1,310,610       17.15  
Total     7,643,207                       7,643,207       100  
%     100                       100          

 

    12/31/2023  
Composition   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Corporate bonds     22,473,671                       22,473,671       93.95  
Financial trusts     1,448,430                       1,448,430       6.05  
Other private securities                     312       312          
Total     23,922,101               312       23,922,413       100  
%     100                       100          

 

The related ECL for Corporate bonds as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 4,117 and 25,541, respectively. The ECL related to Financial trusts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 1,699 and 301, respectively. The ECL related to Other private securities as of December 31, 2023 amounted to 312.

 

9.3 Government securities at amortized cost or fair value through OCI

 

This group includes local government securities, provincial securities or BCRA instruments measured at amortized cost or fair value through OCI. For these assets, an individual assessment of the related parameters is performed. However, under domestic standards and according to Communiqué “A” 6847, no ECL is calculated for these instruments.

 

A breakdown of these investments and their characteristics is disclosed in Exhibit A.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

9.4 Other financial assets

 

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

 

    12/31/2024  
Composition   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Other financial assets     502,259,375                       502,259,375       100  
Total     502,259,375                       502,259,375       100  
%     100                       100          

 

    12/31/2023  
Composition   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Other financial assets     382,361,722                       382,361,722       100  
Total     382,361,722                       382,361,722       100  
%     100                       100          

 

The ECL related to these types of instruments amounted to 279,916 and 1,296,294 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

In exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowances for uncollectibility risk”, the ECL movements at sector and product level are also disclosed.

 

9.5 Loans commitment

 

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

 

    12/31/2024  
Composition   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts     3,984,550,273       22,320,115       62,785       4,006,933,173       94.16  
Guarantees granted     202,650,721       325,010               202,975,731       4.77  
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments     45,557,863       51,253               45,609,116       1.07  
Total     4,232,758,857       22,696,378       62,785       4,255,518,020       100  
%     99.47       0.53               100          

 

    12/31/2023  
Composition   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts     2,992,085,586       23,238,765       5,653       3,015,330,004       84.14  
Guarantees granted     401,529,174                       401,529,174       11.20  
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations     87,345,788                       87,345,788       2.44  
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments     79,566,815       71,305               79,638,120       2.22  
Total     3,560,527,363       23,310,070       5,653       3,583,843,086       100  
%     99.35       0.65               100          

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The related ECL for undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 7,386,764 and 3,039,468, respectively. The ECL related to guarantees granted as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 444,845 and 1,455,996, respectively. The ECL related to overdraft and unused agreed commitments as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 33,594 and 93,292, respectively.

 

For undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts, during 2024 there were transfers of the carrying amounts to Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 for an amount of (3,428,848), 3,408,679 and 20,169, respectively, and there were transfers of the ECL to Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 for an amount of 144,809, (144,896) and 87,980, respectively. For undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts, during 2023 there were transfers of the carrying amounts to Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 for an amount of (13,806,650), 16,354,898 and 256,225, respectively, and there were transfers of the ECL to Stage 1 and Stage 2 3 for an amount of 164,695 and (172,491), respectively. For the other items, there were no transfers between stages during 2024 and 2023.

 

In exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowances for uncollectibility risk”, the ECL movements at sector and product level are also disclosed.

 

10. FINANCIAL ASSETS DELIVERED AS GUARANTEE

 

The composition of financial assets delivered as guarantee as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

    Carrying amount  
Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
For transactions with the BCRA     138,595,967       148,335,239  
For guarantee deposits     85,472,993       74,751,313  
For repo transactions     23,031,652       66,304,450  
Total     247,100,612       289,391,002  

 

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

 

11. FAIR VALUE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

 

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

 

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

 

Although the Bank’s Management has used its best judgment to estimate the fair values of its financial instruments, any technique to perform such estimate implies certain inherent fragility level.

 

Fair value hierarchy

 

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

 

- Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) observable in active markets that the Bank accesses to at the measurement day for identical assets or liabilities. The Bank considers markets as active only if there are sufficient trading activities with respect to the volume and liquidity of the identical assets or liabilities and when there are binding and exercisable price quotes available at the end of each fiscal year.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

- Level 2: Valuation techniques for which the data and variables having a significant impact on the determination of the fair value recognized or disclosed are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Such inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical instruments in inactive markets and observable inputs other than quoted prices, such as interest rates and yield curves, implied volatilities, and credit spreads. In addition, adjustments to level 2 inputs may be required for the condition or location of the asset or the extent to which it relates to items that are comparable to the valued instrument. However, if such adjustments are based on unobservable inputs that are significant to the entire measurement, the Bank will classify the instruments as Level 3.

 

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

 

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

 

Description of the valuation process

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Finally, the Bank has categorized as level 3 those assets and liabilities for which there are no identical or similar transactions in the market. To determine the market value of these instruments the Bank used valuation techniques based on own assumptions and independent appraisers’ valuations. For this approach, the Bank mainly used the cash flow discount model.

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank has neither changed the techniques nor the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the financial instruments.

 

Below is the reconciliation between the amounts at the beginning and at the end of the fiscal year of the financial assets recognized at fair value categorized as level 3:

 

    As of December 31, 2024  
Reconciliation   Debt instruments     Other financial
assets
    Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning     15,278       138,065       4,524,762  
Profit and loss     518,980       (215,154 )     5,406,986  
Recognition and derecognition     3,212,353       451,596       8,248  
Monetary effect     (362,995 )     (189,352 )     (3,347,602 )
Amount at the end of the fiscal year     3,383,616       185,155       6,592,394  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    As of December 31, 2023  
Reconciliation   Debt instruments     Other financial
assets
    Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning     6,997,410       335,099       4,645,092  
Transfers from level 3 (1)                     (306,237 )
Profit and loss     5,078,117       81,143       4,900,032  
Recognition and derecognition     (7,524,345 )             54,619  
Monetary effect     (4,535,904 )     (278,177 )     (4,768,744 )
Amount at the end of the fiscal year     15,278       138,065       4,524,762  

 

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

 

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

 

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 year end.

 

Except for the foregoing, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank has not recognized any transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

Financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value

 

Next follows a description of the main methods and assumptions used to determine the fair values of financial instruments not recognized at their fair value in these consolidated Financial Statements:

 

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

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

- For public listed assets and liabilities, or those for which the prices are reported by certain renowned pricing providers, the fair value was determined based on such prices.

 

The following table shows a comparison between the fair value and the carrying amount of financial instruments not measured at fair value as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

    12/31/2024  
Composition   Carrying
amount
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair value  
Financial assets                                        
Cash and deposits in banks     2,690,638,558       2,690,638,558                       2,690,638,558  
Other financial assets     501,979,459       501,979,459                       501,979,459  
Loans and other financing     5,801,679,510                       5,432,217,583       5,432,217,583  
Other debt securities     2,687,768,166       2,470,198,227       61,476,176               2,531,674,403  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     246,158,423       246,158,423                       246,158,423  
Total     11,928,224,116       5,908,974,667       61,476,176       5,432,217,583       11,402,668,426  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    12/31/2024  
Composition   Carrying
amount
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair value  
Financial liabilities                                        
Deposits     8,422,705,887       5,542,870,685               2,896,392,407       8,439,263,092  
Repo transactions     18,956,694       18,956,694                       18,956,694  
Other financial liabilities     1,031,875,594       1,008,593,413       27,797,386               1,036,390,799  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions     43,472,692       41,572,590       1,900,102               43,472,692  
Issued corporate bonds     14,789,758               14,789,758               14,789,758  
Subordinated corporate bonds     417,675,451               402,425,288               402,425,288  
Total     9,949,476,076       6,611,993,382       446,912,534       2,896,392,407       9,955,298,323  

 

    12/31/2023  
Composition   Carrying
amount
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair value  
Financial assets                                        
Cash and deposits in banks     2,619,925,301       2,619,925,297                       2,619,925,297  
Repo transactions     1,340,514,525       1,340,514,525                       1,340,514,525  
Other financial assets     381,065,428       381,065,428                       381,065,428  
Loans and other financing     3,993,042,059                       3,510,864,322       3,510,864,322  
Other debt securities     305,095,435       200,413,016       121,001,588               321,414,604  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     234,451,717       234,451,717                       234,451,717  
Total     8,874,094,465       4,776,369,983       121,001,588       3,510,864,322       8,408,235,893  
                                         
Financial liabilities                                        
Deposits     7,339,158,200       4,554,539,815               2,788,023,459       7,342,563,274  
Repo transactions     51,395,109       51,395,108                       51,395,108  
Other financial liabilities     815,507,243       789,093,751       25,330,165               814,423,916  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions     43,115,043       17,002,115       13,375,602               30,377,717  
Issued corporate bonds     128,184,411               129,896,019               129,896,019  
Subordinated corporate bonds     714,760,748               605,112,609               605,112,609  
Total     9,092,120,754       5,412,030,789       773,714,395       2,788,023,459       8,973,768,643  

 

12. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

12.1 Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)

 

On May 18, 2023, the Bank acquired from Inversora Juramento SA, 100% of the capital stock and votes of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), a company engaged in the grain brokerage business.

 

The Special Shareholders’ Meeting held on October 6, 2023 deemed it appropriate and approved the change of its corporate name to “Macro Agro S.A.U.” and, consequently, subject to the authorization of the Business Associations Regulatory Agency of the Province of Santa Fe (IGPJ, for its acronym in Spanish), proposed the amendment of section 1 of the by-laws. On October 27, 2023, the proceedings were filed with the IGPJ. Additionally, on March 5, 2024, the Bank was notified of the resolution of the IGPJ, which approved the reform of the by-laws with the name of Macro Agro SAU.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed

 

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

 

Composition   Fair value recognized
on acquisition
 
Assets        
Cash and deposits in banks     104,051  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss     2,148,164  
Loans and other financing     300,616  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     4,136,611  
Other financial assets     16,099,574  
Property, plant and equipment     290,697  
Intangible assets     64,622  
Other non-financial assets     238,814  
      23,383,149  
         
Liabilities        
Other financial liabilities     15,952,996  
Provisions     45,003  
Current income tax liabilities     271,097  
Deferred income tax liabilities     320,345  
Other non-financial liabilities     4,434,191  
      21,023,632  
Net assets acquired at fair value     2,359,517  

 

The goodwill generated by the acquisition of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) amounted to 740,305.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Additionally, on March 12, 2024, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) distributed cash dividends amounting to 450,669 (not restated). Those dividends were received by Banco Macro SA on March 12, 2024 and were used to pay the liability arising from the purchase, which decreased by USD 430,639.40.

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed

 

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

 

Composition   Fair value recognized
on acquisition
 
Assets        
Cash and deposits in banks     350,545,499  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss     111,566,155  
Derivative financial instruments     48,340,475  
Repo transactions     556,501,451  
Other financial assets     36,171,461  
Loans and other financing     632,774,099  
Other debt securities     149,598,937  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     88,641,544  
Current income tax assets     444,186  
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss     414,539  
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures     20,904,413  
Property, plant and equipment     81,538,270  
Intangible assets     46,381,079  
Deferred income tax assets     40,860,990  
Other non-financial assets     16,116,190  
Non-current assets held for sale     28,254,303  
      2,209,053,591  
         
Liabilities        
Deposits     1,469,980,575  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss     44,307,370  
Derivative financial instruments     18,681,004  
Other financial liabilities     41,553,860  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions     23,227,369  
Issued corporate bonds     12,893,518  
Current income tax liabilities     43,679,377  
Provisions     6,497,980  
Deferred income tax liabilities     38,560,081  
Other non-financial liabilities     119,381,026  
      1,818,762,160  
Net assets acquired at fair value     390,291,431  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

For the valuation of the core deposits intangible, the favorable source of funds methodology was used. This method determines the spread between the cost of central deposits acquired and the cost of an alternative source of financing over the estimated life of the core deposit base. As a result of this transaction, the intangible asset recognized amounted to 11,290,577. See Note 11 for additional fair value valuation techniques for other assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the business combination.

 

The price of this transaction was established at USD 50,000,000, which was set at the time of the agreement and paid on November 3, 2023, and an additional amount resulting from the adjustment of the result obtained by Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA), BMA Asset Management SGFCISA (formerly known as Itaú Asset Management SA) and BMA Valores SA (formerly known as Itaú Valores SA) between April 1, 2023 and the closing date established in the purchase contract, which was agreed between the parties in May 2024 for an amount of USD 7,564,706. The determination of this additional amount caused the recognition of a liability adjustment at the acquisition date, which implied a prior period adjustment, decreasing the net income by 11,520,209.

 

If the business combination had taken place at the beginning of the year 2023, the interest income and commission income of the Bank would have amounted to 6,156,948,072 and 574,036,540, respectively, and the net income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 would have amounted to 1,291,937,385.

 

As the amount of the net assets acquired exceeds the fair value of the price paid, including the estimated price adjustment based on the information available, the Bank recorded a gain generated by this acquisition for 329,863,740, which is recorded in “Income / (loss) from associates and joint ventures” for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The gain was related to the price of this transaction determined in the arm’s length basis and the net assets acquired.

 

Through Communiqué “C” 99120, the BCRA informed that according to the authorization gave in due time through Resolution No. 352 of the Board of Directors dated October 31,2024, on November 19, 2024, Banco Macro SA performed the merger by absorption of Banco BMA SAU. This merger had in turn been resolved by the Shareholders' Meeting held on May 6, 2024, with retroactive effect to January 1, 2024, also approved by the National Securities Commission (CNV, for its acronym in Spanish) on November 6, 2024, and registered in the Public Registry on November 14, 2024. Therefore, since November 19, 2024, the authorization of Banco BMA SAU to operate as a commercial bank was revoked, and its buildings were incorporated to Banco Macro SA as branches.

 

13. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

 

13.1 Associates

 

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

 

  Proportional
Bank’s
    Financial position     Profit (Loss) for the fiscal
year
 
Entity   interest     12/31/2024     12/31/2023     12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Macro Warrants SA (1) and (2)     5 %     26,305       25,219       1,086       (12,513 )
Play Digital SA (1) and (2)     9.54 %     1,505,724       1,627,696       (778,723 )     (3,313,783 )
Alianza SGR (1) and (2)     25 %     117,708       6,555       113,475       (193,442 )

 

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

 

(2) To measure this investment, accounting information of this associate as of September 30, 2024 has been used. Additionally, significant transactions conducted or events that occurred between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 have been considered.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

13.2 Joint ventures

 

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

 

  Proportional
Bank’s
    Financial position     Profit (Loss) for the fiscal
year
 
Entity   interest     12/31/2024     12/31/2023     12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Banco Macro SA – Bizland SAU Unión transitoria     50 %     2,775,857       1,804,192       2,117,481       1,120,191  
Finova SA     50 %     176,225       205,896       (29,671 )     (271,050 )

 

(1) To measure this investment, accounting information of this associate as of September 30, 2024 has been used. Additionally, significant transactions conducted or events that occurred between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 have been considered.

 

14. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of the other non-financial assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Investment property (see Exhibit F)     68,119,906       63,183,804  
Advanced prepayments     23,721,169       20,269,335  
Tax advances     10,153,256       31,456,801  
Other     3,268,254       4,386,600  
Total     105,262,585       119,296,540  

 

15. RELATED PARTIES

 

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

 

- has control or joint control of the Bank;

- has significant influence over the Bank;

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

- members of the same group;

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, amounts balances and profit or loss related to transactions generated with related parties are as follows:

 

    As of December 31, 2024  
    Main subsidiaries (1)                        
   

Macro
Bank
Limited

    Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
    Argenpay
SAU
    Fintech
SGR
    Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
    Associates     Key
management
personnel
(3)
    Other
related
parties
    Total  
Assets                                                                      
Cash and deposits in banks     8,738                                                             8,738  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss                                                             376,900     376,900  
Derivative instruments                                                             12,057     12,057  
Other financial assets                             24,906,035               2,547       94,447       630,420     25,633,449  
Loans and other financing (4)                                                                      
Documents                                                             513,202     513,202  
Overdrafts                                             3,810       588       30,793,756     30,798,154  
Credit cards                                             3,443       777,517       278,210     1,059,170  
Financial leases                                     244                       35,980     36,224  
Personal loans                                                     10,803             10,803  
Mortgage loans                                                     1,171,958             1,171,958  
Other (5)                                                     2,448,491       22,604,413     25,052,904  
Guarantees granted                                                             28,913,080     28,913,080  
Total assets     8,738                       24,906,035       244       9,800       4,503,804       84,158,018     113,586,639  
                                                                       
Liabilities                                                                      
Deposits             72,405,682       1,442,672       3,407       5,577,942       316,811       68,984,444       39,668,046     188,399,004  
Other financial liabilities                                             286       478,518       7,119,603     7,598,407  
Subordinated corporate bonds             157,267               1,389,194       157,267                             1,703,728  
Other non-financial liabilities                             159,996                               3,224,075     3,384,071  
Total liabilities             72,562,949       1,442,672       1,552,597       5,735,209       317,097       69,462,962       50,011,724     201,085,210  
                                                                       
Income / (loss)                                                                      
Interest income             85,005                       10,931       246,038       2,014,155       13,945,116     16,301,245  
Interest expense             (229,720 )                     (442,496 )     (78,030 )     (406,676 )     (1,473,187 )   (2,630,109 )
Commissions income             168,533               9,150               3,532       993       844,143     1,026,351  
Commissions expense                             (183,217 )             (201,201 )     (343 )     (289,264 )   (674,025)  
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss                                                             (659,630 )   (659,630 )
Other operating income                     89       8,019,956       15,702       40,384       85,898       96,363     8,258,392  
Administrative expense                                             (4,281,996 )             (3,237,144 )   (7,519,140 )
Other operating expense                                                             (1,178,114 )   (1,178,114 )
Total income / (loss)             23,818       89       7,845,889       (415,863 )     (4,271,273 )     1,694,027       8,048,283     12,924,970  

 

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

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

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

(4) The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2024 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Associates, Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 12,464,865, 53,200, 901,801, 6,970,588 and 162,136,926, respectively.

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    As of December 31, 2023  
    Main subsidiaries (1)                        
    Macro
Bank
Limited
    Macro
Securities
SAU (2)
    Argenpay
SAU
    Fintech
SGR
    Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
    Associates     Key
management
personnel
(3)
    Other
related
parties
    Total  
Assets                                                                      
Cash and deposits in banks     14,107                                                             14,107  
Other financial assets                             18,131,257                       2,347,370       15,547,909     36,026,536  
Loans and other financing (4)                                                                      
Documents                                                             2,797,148     2,797,148  
Overdrafts                                                     560,776       5,797,075     6,357,851  
Credit cards                                                     1,317,786       281,007     1,598,793  
Financial leases                                     67,454                       112,370     179,824  
Personal loans                                                     12,112             12,112  
Mortgage loans                                                     2,748,033             2,748,033  
Other (5)                                                     823,604       12,798,670     13,622,274  
Guarantees granted                                                             57,396,800     57,396,800  
Total assets     14,107                       18,131,257       67,454               7,809,681       94,730,979     120,753,478  
                                                                       
Liabilities                                                                      
Deposits             34,374,006       563,037       53,746       24,324       662,700       53,711,971       47,245,271     136,635,055  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                                                             30,089,947     30,089,947  
Other financial liabilities                                                     11,124,446       2,078,449     13,202,895  
Issued corporate bonds             6,282,441                                                     6,282,441  
Subordinated corporate bonds                             1,702,239       268,775                             1,971,014  
Other non-financial liabilities                                                             5,491,426     5,491,426  
Total liabilities             40,656,447       563,037       1,755,985       293,099       662,700       64,836,417       84,905,093     193,672,778  
                                                                       
Income / (loss)                                                                      
Interest income             517,247                       31,201               4,171,628       12,375,032     17,095,108  
Interest expense                                             (199,589 )     (445,584 )     (243,867 )   (889,040 )
Commissions income             168,351               124,700               2,591       1,034       1,230,125     1,526,801  
Commissions expense                             (100,215 )                     (229 )     (221,019 )   (321,463 )
Other operating income             468,825        70       20,386,064       6,729       847       44       134,031     20,996,610  
Administrative expense                                             (2,060,562 )     (1,152     (3,337,513 )   (5,399,227 )
Other operating expense             (22                                     (1,091     (1,170,416 )   (1,171,529 )
Total income / (loss)             1,154,401       70       20,410,549       37,930       (2,256,713 )     3,724,650       8,766,373     31,837,260  

 

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

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

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

(4) The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2023 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 47,118,241, 149,172, 8,193,389 and 112,177,914, respectively.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 7,522,419 and 7,147,653, respectively.

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 35,703,146 and 17,582,099, respectively.

 

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

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Board of Directors     23       22  
Senior managers of the key management personnel     10       12  
Total     33       34  

 

16. DEPOSITS

 

The composition of deposits as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Non-financial public sector     643,700,325       407,437,205  
Financial sector     12,022,826       43,956,526  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents     7,766,982,736       6,887,764,469  
Checking accounts     1,030,746,073       1,109,772,817  
Saving accounts     3,958,813,403       3,114,083,306  
Time deposits     2,049,617,546       2,282,679,207  
Investment accounts     623,032,936       272,672,783  
Other     104,772,778       108,556,356  
Total     8,422,705,887       7,339,158,200  

 

17. OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of the other financial liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants     611,331,052       428,605,251  
Amounts payable for other spot purchases pending settlement     136,556,778       203,499,656  
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending     55,149,470       2,888,745  
Payment orders pending settlement foreign trade     53,531,118       74,976,173  
Collections on account and behalf of others     38,140,070       22,766,983  
Finance leases liabilities     13,988,634       20,445,368  
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement     5,433,702       676,365  
Other     117,744,770       61,648,702  
Total     1,031,875,594       815,507,243  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

18. LEASES

 

18.1 The Bank as a lessee

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the carrying amount of assets recognized for the right-of-use assets identified in the lease contracts, depreciation expense for the fiscal year and the additions to right-of-use assets are disclosed in Exhibit F to these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

The carrying amounts of lease liabilities and the movements during the fiscal year are as follows:

 

Movements   2024     2023  
At the beginning of the fiscal year     20,445,368       13,327,052  
Additions     9,151,472       13,050,949  
Accretion of interest     2,592,887       1,857,866  
Difference in foreign currency     3,089,333       15,895,094  
Payments     (8,214,878 )     (8,588,108 )
Monetary effect     (13,075,548 )     (15,097,485 )
At the end of the fiscal year (see Note 17)     13,988,634       20,445,368  

 

The short term leases were recognized as expense for an amount of 645,775 and 91,378 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

The table below shows the maturity of the lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

Lease
liabilities
  Up to 1
month
    Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
    Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
    Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
    Total up to
12 months
    Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
    Over 24
months
    Total over
12 months
 
Balances as of 12/31/2024     1,327,146       1,174,557       1,527,000       2,340,473       6,369,176       2,999,332       4,620,127       7,619,459  
Balances as of 12/31/2023     1,092,167       1,440,951       1,893,297       3,267,279       7,693,694       4,497,733       8,253,941       12,751,674  

 

18.1 The Bank as a lessor

 

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

 

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

 

    12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
    Current
value of
minimum
payments
    Total gross
investment
    Current
value of
minimum
payments
    Total gross
investment
 
Up to 1 year     5,973,254       13,939,054       6,878,088       26,085,498  
From 1 to 5 years     10,475,517       17,364,678       13,781,100       40,302,418  
Over 5 years             561       3,530       4,299  
Total     16,448,771       31,304,293       20,662,718       66,392,215  

 

Income for non-accrued interests amounted to 14,855,522 and 45,729,497, for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

19. PROVISIONS

 

This item includes the amounts estimated to face a liability of probable occurrence, which if occurring, would originate a loss for the Bank.

 

Exhibit J “Changes in provisions” presents the changes in provisions as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

 

    12/31/2024              
Composition   Within 12 months     Over 12 months     12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties             500       500       1,089  
Letters of credits, guarantees and other commitments (1)     7,865,203               7,865,203       4,588,756  
Commercial claims in progress (2)     1,563,403       2,847,783       4,411,186       6,142,223  
Labor lawsuits     957,791       436,917       1,394,708       1,379,432  
Pension funds - reimbursement     1,316,111       257,918       1,574,029       2,655,268  
Other             1,824,940       1,824,940       4,273,396  
Total     11,702,508       5,368,058       17,070,566       19,040,164  

 

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

(2) See also Note 42.2.

 

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

 

20. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other non-financial liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables     129,310,873       115,178,530  
Withholdings and collections     90,335,846       98,302,053  
Taxes payables     55,155,066       73,532,454  
Miscellaneous payables - provisions of goods and services     40,669,552       92,201,615  
Directors’ and syndics’ fees payable     8,335,628       38,095,600  
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement     7,851,128       3,458,899  
Dividends payable (see Note 33)     1,229       174,519  
Other     35,831,375       56,994,044  
Total     367,490,697       477,937,714  

 

21. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAYABLE

 

The table below presents the amounts of employee benefits payable as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Vacation accrual     102,686,244       77,254,945  
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables     26,624,629       37,923,585  
Total     129,310,873       115,178,530  

 

The Bank has not long-term employee benefits or post-employment benefits as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

The following tables show the analysis of financial assets and liabilities the Bank expects to recover and settle as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

12/31/2024   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     2,690,638,558                                                                  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             18,497,280       146,114,564       444,233,408       50,299,179       659,144,431       78,820,174       105,028,806       183,848,980  
Derivative financial instruments             17,589,940       817,939       875,892               19,283,771                          
Other financial assets     95,428,881       397,877,120       98,792       8,426,028               406,401,940               46,312,422       46,312,422  
Loans and other financing (1)     1,440,603       2,255,839,298       596,862,426       676,269,045       671,504,237       4,200,475,006       643,678,478       956,085,423       1,599,763,901  
Other debt securities             71,671,518       422,116,704       69,385,324       65,279,380       628,452,926       29,458,501       2,468,560,476       2,498,018,977  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     224,068,960       23,031,652                               23,031,652                          
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss     8,721,010                                                                  
Total assets     3,020,298,012       2,784,506,808       1,166,010,425       1,199,189,697       787,082,796       5,936,789,726       751,957,153       3,575,987,127       4,327,944,280  
                                                                         
Liabilities                                                                        
Deposits     5,499,577,756       2,411,189,287       359,993,288       89,284,586       62,521,235       2,922,988,396       127,992       11,743       139,735  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss             7,183,451                               7,183,451                          
Derivative financial instruments             288,116       451,131       417,060       165,295       1,321,602                          
Repo transactions             18,956,694                               18,956,694                          
Other financial liabilities             1,008,970,469       2,339,698       1,876,391       2,826,466       1,016,013,024       4,600,584       11,261,986       15,862,570  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions             18,535,917       16,520,632       7,963,385       95,037       43,114,971       183,346       174,375       357,721  
Issued corporate bonds                     49,843               14,739,915       14,789,758                          
Subordinated corporate bonds                             6,353,264               6,353,264       411,322,187               411,322,187  
Total liabilities     5,499,577,756       3,465,123,934       379,354,592       105,894,686       80,347,948       4,030,721,160       416,234,109       11,448,104       427,682,213  

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

12/31/2023   Without due
date
    Up to 1
month
    Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
    Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
    Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
    Total up to 12
months
    Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
    Over 24
months
    Total over 12
months
 
Assets                                                                        
Cash and deposits in banks     2,619,925,301                                                                  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             2,800,224       528,590,405       1,351,267,778       1,817,458,543       3,700,116,950       40,915,553       74,434,147       115,349,700  
Derivative financial instruments             17,285,994       7,375,073       3,960,195               28,621,262                          
Repo transactions             1,340,514,525                               1,340,514,525                          
Other financial assets     114,801,198       196,970,288       33,575       6,472,209               203,476,072       75,152       120,182,994       120,258,146  
Loans and other financing (1)     17,082,454       1,992,142,911       479,259,305       376,563,750       342,261,313       3,190,227,279       291,331,550       494,400,776       785,732,326  
Other debt securities             95,164,610       594,433       96,537,749       123,801,310       316,098,102       550,724,141       73,466,528       624,190,669  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     223,086,552       66,304,450                               66,304,450                          
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss     6,998,576                                                                  
Total assets     2,981,894,081       3,711,183,002       1,015,852,791       1,834,801,681       2,283,521,166       8,845,358,640       883,046,396       762,484,445       1,645,530,841  
                                                                         
Liabilities                                                                        
Deposits     3,656,082,529       3,197,851,730       300,540,316       97,200,197       87,058,861       3,682,651,104       415,201       9,366       424,567  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss             30,106,856                               30,106,856                          
Derivative financial instruments             1,681,314       2,273,199       283,932       1,941,424       6,179,869                          
Repo transactions             51,395,109                               51,395,109                          
Other financial liabilities             789,529,423       2,356,431       2,251,308       3,916,678       798,053,840       5,855,529       11,597,874       17,453,403  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions             20,043,552       7,862,916       966,976               28,873,444       13,913,188       328,411       14,241,599  
Issued corporate bonds             754       4,713       27,933,604       88,342,165       116,281,236       11,903,175               11,903,175  
Subordinated corporate bonds                             12,464,365               12,464,365               702,296,383       702,296,383  
Total liabilities     3,656,082,529       4,090,608,738       313,037,575       141,100,382       181,259,128       4,726,005,823       32,087,093       714,232,034       746,319,127  

 

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

 

23. DISCLOSURES BY OPERATING SEGMENT

 

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

 

24. INCOME TAX

 

a) Inflation adjustment on income tax

 

Tax Reform Law 27430, amended by Laws 27468 and 27541, established the following, regarding inflation adjustment on income tax for the fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2018:

 

i) such adjustment will be applicable in the fiscal year in which the variation of the CPI is higher than 100% for the thirty-six months before the end of the tax period;

 

ii) regarding the first, second and third fiscal year after its effective date, this procedure will be applicable if the variation of the abovementioned index, calculated from the beginning until the end of each of those fiscal years exceeds 55%, 30% and 15% for the first, second and third fiscal years of application, respectively;

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

iii) the positive or negative inflation adjustment, as the case may be, corresponding to the first, second and third fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2018, shall be allocated one third in the fiscal year for which the adjustment is calculated and the remaining two thirds in equal parts in the following two immediate fiscal years;

 

iv) the positive or negative inflation adjustment, corresponding to the first and second fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2019, shall be allocated one sixth to the fiscal year in which the adjustment is determined and the remaining five sixth in the following immediate fiscal years; and

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, all the conditions established by the income tax Law to practice the inflation adjustment are met (see section “Fiscal years 2019 and 2020” and “Fiscal year 2021” of this note).

 

b) Corporate income tax rate

 

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

 

c) The main items of deferred income tax:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Deferred tax assets                
Loans and other financing     37,597,277       55,875,749  
Provisions and employee benefits     12,083,347       12,375,387  
Allowances for contingencies     3,111,028       3,724,577  
Leases     2,261,915       3,955,143  
Investments in other companies     1,010,385       1,356,082  
Tax losses     66,726,683       1,502,739  
Other     5,626,241       9,949,936  
Total deferred tax assets     128,416,876       88,739,613  
Deferred tax liabilities                
Property, plant and equipment and other non-financial assets     87,073,241       89,836,714  
Intangible assets     50,408,639       49,947,759  
Tax effects on forward sales     9,404,692       34,121,590  
Government securities     55,142,897          
Other     4,514,556       12,274,065  
Total deferred tax liabilities     206,544,025       186,180,128  
Net deferred tax liabilities     78,127,149       97,440,515  

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Changes in net deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are summarized as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Net deferred tax liabilities at the beginning of the fiscal year     97,440,515       89,544,907  
Net deferred tax assets from Banco BMA SAU and its subsidiaries at the acquisition date             (316,269 )
(Profit) / expense from deferred taxes recognized in the statement of income     (19,313,366 )     8,211,877  
Net deferred tax liabilities at fiscal year end     78,127,149       97,440,515  

 

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

 

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

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Current income tax charge (1)     52,069,759       606,812,823  
(Profit) / expense from deferred income tax     (19,313,366 )     8,211,877  
Charge from income tax recognized in the statement of income     32,756,393       615,024,700  
(Profit) / expense from income tax recognized in other comprehensive income     (41,102,427 )     36,263,592  
Total     (8,346,034 )     651,288,292  

 

  (1) Includes the restatement in constant currency of the current tax charge generated during the year, the adjustments recognized in the current year for previous periods and the effects of including in the OCI the applicable portion of the current tax.

 

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

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Income carrying amount before income tax     357,888,574       1,883,203,006  
Applicable income tax rate     35 %     35 %
Income tax on income carrying amount     125,261,001       659,121,052  
Net permanent differences and other tax effects including the fiscal inflation adjustment     (92,504,608 )     (44,096,352 )
Total income tax     32,756,393       615,024,700  

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the effective income tax rate is 9.2% and 32.5%, respectively.

 

Fiscal years 2019 and 2020

 

As decided by the Board of Directors in the meeting held on May 11, 2020, considering certain case law on the matter assessed by its legal counsel and tax advisors, on May 26 of that year, the Bank filed with the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (former AFIP, for its acronym in Spanish), current Agencia de Recaudación y Control Aduanero (ARCA, for its acronym in Spanish), as established by Decree No. 953/2024 of the National Executive Branch, its annual income tax return considering the total effect of the inflation adjustment on income tax (see section a) iv) of this note). As a result, the current income tax determined by Banco Macro SA for fiscal year 2019 amounted to 7,002,124 (not restated). The same criterion was applied to determine the annual income tax report for 2020, which generated accrued income tax for Banco Macro SA for such fiscal year that amounted to 9,933,210 (not restated).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Fiscal year 2021

 

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

 

Regarding to the tax period abovementioned, on January 3, 2023, the former AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit. On April 8, 2024 the former AFIP notified the closure of the audit, without tax adjustment.

 

Fiscal year 2022

 

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

 

Regarding to the tax period abovementioned, on 16 November, 2023, the former AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit. On August 6, 2024 the former AFIP notified the closure of the audit, without tax adjustment.

 

Reimbursement actions – Fiscal years 2013 to 2017 and 2018

 

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

 

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

 

Regarding to the periods 2013 to 2017, on October 8, 2024, the Federal Contentious and Administrative Trial Court No. 8 issued a favorable sentence to the Bank's request, in which it admitted the recovery action for the amount of $4,782,766 plus compensatory interest. The aforementioned court considered that the lack of application of the tax inflation adjustment generated the taxation of a confiscatory income tax in the periods 2013/2017.

 

On October 16, 2024, the former AFIP appealed the sentence.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Reimbursement actions - Banco BMA SAU

 

Fiscal year 2016 - Banco BMA SAU

 

On September 19, 2017 Banco BMA SAU filed with the former AFIP a reimbursement action under the terms established by the first paragraph of section 81, Law No. 11683 requesting the reimbursement of 315,987 (not restated) paid to tax authorities as income tax during 2017 tax period, arising from the impossibility to apply the inflation adjustment and other adjustment mechanisms set forth by income tax Law (prior to the amendments introduced by Laws No. 27430 and 27468, plus the related compensatory interest). In the absence of a resolution by the tax authorities with respect to the abovementioned claim, Banco BMA SAU filed an appeal for delay with the Federal Administrative Tax Court. Against the original favorable sentence (from 2019), the former AFIP filed an extraordinary federal appeal. The appeal was denied by the Court, which caused the complaint being filed before the Court. On November 7, 2023, that complaint was rejected, leaving the favorable sentence of 2019 firm and confirmed in all its parts. An asset was recognized for the capital plus interest.

 

On February 15, 2024, a note was submitted to the former AFIP requesting that the favorable sentence be considered fulfilled and the balance in favor of the principal plus interest be credited.

 

On March 18, 2024, the former AFIP proceeded to recognize the balance in favor of the claimed capital (315,987, not restated) in the Tax Accounts System. For the interest owed by the tax authorities, an immediate release was submitted on April 17, 2024 for the amount of the updated interest (816,473, not restated).

 

Fiscal year 2017 - Banco BMA SAU

 

On December 17, 2018 Banco BMA SAU filed with the former AFIP a reimbursement action under the terms established by the first paragraph of section 81, Law No. 11683 requesting the reimbursement of 251,756 (not restated) paid to tax authorities as income tax during 2017 tax period, arising from the impossibility to apply the inflation adjustment and other adjustment mechanisms set forth by income tax Law (prior to the amendments introduced by Laws No. 27430 and 27468, plus the related compensatory interest). In the absence of a resolution, on April 29, 2019, an appeal for delay was filed before the Federal Administrative Tax Court, which processes the case in a paper file (as opposed to 2018, which is digital).

 

The tax authorities opportunely responded to the appeal, objecting to the evidence. On August 13, 2019, Banco BMA SAU responded to the notification of opposition to the evidence.

 

Since March 2020, the processing of paper files has been suspended due to the pandemic. In April 2021, the judicial recess was requested to be authorized because it was an exceptional case, which was rejected. Currently, the reimbursement has been accumulated for the periods 2019-2020, and it has not yet been opened to evidence.

 

Fiscal year 2018 - Banco BMA SAU

 

On May 28, 2019 Banco BMA SAU filed with the former AFIP a reimbursement action under the terms established by the first paragraph of section 81, Law No. 11683 requesting the reimbursement of 558,439 (not restated) paid to tax authorities as income tax during 2018 tax period, arising from the impossibility to apply the inflation adjustment and other adjustment mechanisms set forth by income tax Law, plus the related compensatory interest (SIGEA [case and file management system] file 19144-3641/2019). In the absence of a resolution by the tax authorities with respect to the abovementioned claim, on November 22, 2019 Banco BMA SAU filed an appeal for delay with the Federal Administrative Tax Court (EX-2019-104149820 -APN-DTD #JGN).

 

On April 18, 2023, Banco BMA SAU was notified of the final sentence, which approved the appeal for delay in resolving the reimbursement claim, ordering the former AFIP to return the sum of 558,439 (not restated) plus the applicable interest according to the BCRA's passive rate. The tax authorities subsequently appealed the sentence on the merits and the interest applied. The file is currently pending sentence.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Fiscal years 2019 and 2020 - Banco BMA SAU

 

On December 29, 2022 Banco BMA SAU filed with the former AFIP a reimbursement action under the terms established by the first paragraph of section 81, Law No. 11683 requesting the reimbursement of 639,325 (not restated) and 965,670 (not restated) paid to tax authorities as income tax during 2019 and 2020 tax periods, respectively, as a result of settling the tax by partially incorporating the inflation adjustment set forth by the Section VI of the income tax Law (according to Decree 824/2019), one sixth (1/6) in accordance with section 194 incorporated by Law 27541 and computing the updated amortizations only for the fix assets and intangibles acquired since January 1, 2018, plus the related compensatory interest. In the absence of a resolution by the tax authorities with respect to the abovementioned claim, on June 5, 2023 Banco BMA SAU filed an appeal for delay with the Federal Administrative Tax Court (EX-2023- 63876605- -APN-SGAI#TFN – in process in Courtroom “B”, Office 6). On September 15, 2023, the tax authorities responded to the appeal for delay and ordered the accumulation of the file with that of 2017 (File No. 49836-I).

 

Regarding to the tax periods mentioned in the previous paragraph, on May 19, 2023, the former AFIP notified the beginning of an income tax audit, which is in progress.

 

25. COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time                
Commissions related to obligations     292,974,331       299,793,256  
Commissions related to credit cards     175,788,358       172,235,847  
Commissions related to insurance     32,070,531       26,591,082  
Commissions related to securities value     21,116,874       17,511,970  
Commissions related to loans     14,260,264       3,124,914  
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions     16,938,543       11,089,619  
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted     5,191,319       1,194,708  
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period                
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions     3,961,652       1,095,078  
Commissions related to credit cards     2,642,933       2,266,524  
Commissions related to loans     154,094       161,472  
Commissions related to obligations     2,015       8,091  
Total     565,100,914       535,072,561  

 

26. DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos     149,963,917       1,731,837,635  
Income from foreign currency exchange     13,253,005       6,390,817  
Total     163,216,922       1,738,228,452  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

27. OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Services     133,594,150       85,984,107  
Adjustments and interest from other receivables     26,201,300       23,103,606  
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses     18,964,893       16,964,556  
Other receivables from financial intermediation     6,344,717       11,391,183  
Other     28,864,403       21,285,088  
Total     213,969,463       158,728,540  

 

28. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Remunerations     476,841,577       411,256,224  
Payroll taxes     118,624,145       103,722,158  
Compensations and bonuses to employees     84,027,814       72,630,708  
Employee services     23,966,538       18,882,513  
Total     703,460,074       606,491,603  

 

29. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Taxes     72,559,840       58,668,491  
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses     55,653,300       46,692,100  
Other fees     39,136,882       36,089,688  
Armored truck, documentation and events     38,504,627       33,618,017  
Security services     30,444,668       25,912,720  
Electricity and communications     29,627,942       22,637,682  
Advertising and publicity     22,156,745       20,234,834  
Software     21,322,878       20,738,014  
Fees to directors and syndics     18,437,173       58,633,383  
Hired administrative services     9,584,382       6,589,047  
Representation, travel and transportation     6,460,958       6,161,232  
Insurance     3,952,251       2,563,933  
Stationery and office supplies     1,957,800       2,329,146  
Leases     1,421,408       1,025,476  
Other     15,129,319       15,730,705  
Total     366,350,173       357,624,468  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

30. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Turnover tax     371,504,579       414,076,140  
From credit cards     146,103,465       133,696,772  
Other adjustments and interests for miscellaneous obligations     35,606,343       20,623,862  
Charges for other provisions     16,070,142       19,214,099  
Deposit guarantee fund contributions     11,989,522       12,429,670  
Loss from sale or impairment of property, plant and equipment     11,261,409       3,008,783  
Insurance claims     7,559,826       5,596,608  
Donations     1,850,815       2,749,231  
Taxes     585,211       789,247  
Loss from sale or impairment of investment in properties and other non-financial assets     216,751          
Charges for administrative, disciplinary and criminal sanctions     432          
Other     67,032,766       87,498,982  
Total     669,781,261       699,683,394  

 

31. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES IN THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

- Operating activities: the normal revenue-producing activities of the Bank as well as other activities that cannot qualify as investing or financing activities.
- Investing activities: the acquisition, sale and disposal by other means of long-term assets and other investments not included in cash and cash equivalents.
- Financing activities: activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the shareholders’ equity and liabilities of the Bank and that are not part of the operating or investing activities.

 

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

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023     12/31/2022  
Cash and deposits in banks     2,690,638,558       2,619,925,301       1,695,935,607  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss     101,197,818       291,269,034          
Other debt securities     66,522,379       94,891,857       3,383,562,065  
Loans and other financing     5,162,500       8,802,913       6,005,827  
Total     2,863,521,255       3,014,889,105       5,085,503,499  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

32. CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2024, amounted to 639,413. The capital stock composition is detailed in Exhibit K to the separate Financial Statements.

 

33. EARNINGS PER SHARE - DIVIDENDS

 

Basic earnings per share were calculated by dividing net profit attributable to common shareholders of the Bank by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the fiscal year.

 

In calculating the weighted average of outstanding common shares, the number of shares at the beginning of the fiscal year is adjusted, if applicable, by the number of common shares issued or withdrawn during the fiscal year, weighted by the number of days those shares have been outstanding. Note 32 provides a breakdown of the changes in the Bank's capital stock.

 

The calculation of basic earnings per share is provided in the “Earnings per share” table of the consolidated income Statement. See also Note 43.

 

Dividends paid and proposed

 

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

 

The Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 25, 2023, decided to distribute cash dividends and/or dividends in kind, in this last case, measured at market value for an amount of 75,040,918 (not restated), representing 117.36 pesos per share, subject to prior authorization from the BCRA. On May 12, 2023 the BCRA authorized the dividends distribution, which were paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 according to the installment schedule.

 

On September 29, 2023, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU) distributed cash dividends for an amount of 440,000 (not restated).

 

Through Communiqué “A” 7984 issued on March 21, 2024 the BCRA established that up to December 31, 2024, financial institutions which have the BCRA’s authorization will be allowed to distribute up to 60% of the amount of earnings that should have been distributed if the “Earnings distributions” rules had been applied, in six equal, monthly and consecutive installments. The amount of each dividend installment will be paid in homogeneous currency on each payment date.

 

The Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 12, 2024, approved to distribute cash dividends and/or dividends in kind, in this case measured at market value, for an amount of 401,735,819 (not restated), representing 628.29 pesos per share, subject to prior BCRA authorization. On May 6, 2024, the BCRA authorized this earnings distribution.

 

On the other hand, according to Communiqué “A” 7997 issued on April 30, 2024, the BCRA established that financial institutions which have the BCRA’s authorization will be allowed to distribute earnings in three equal, monthly and consecutive installments. Additionally, financial institutions must grant the option to each non-resident shareholder to receive their dividends –totally or partially– in a single cash installment as long as those funds are applied directly to the primary subscription of Bonds for the reconstruction of a free Argentina (BOPREAL, for its acronym in Spanish) in accordance with current exchange regulations. As of December 31, 2024, installments 1, 2 and 3 have been paid for an amount of 161,784,356, 168,541,001 and 176,255,234 (amounts stated in constant currency of each payment date), respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

34. DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE

 

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

 

Banco Macro SA holds a 9.2699% interest in the capital stock of Sedesa according to the percentages disclosed by BCRA Communiqué “B” 12755 on March 4, 2024.

 

According to Communiqué “A” 7985 of the BCRA issued on March 27, 2024, deposits in pesos and foreign currency placed in participating entities in the form of checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposits or other forms of deposit that the BCRA may determine, and which meet the requirements provided for in Presidential Decree No. 540/1995 and other requirements that the regulatory authority may determine from time to time, will be covered up to the amount of 25,000.

 

On the other hand, the BCRA provided from the exclusion of the guarantee system, among others, of any deposits made by other financial entities, deposits made by persons related to the Bank and securities deposits.

 

35. RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Cash and deposits in banks                
·   Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Deposits in other entities (1).     3,920       2,289  
    Subtotal cash and deposits in Banks     3,920       2,289  
                     
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities                
·   Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1).     39,793,390       28,740,866  
·   Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law due in 2033, used as collateral for the Credit Program for the reactivation of production in the Province of San Juan.     2,015,954       2,065,708  
·   Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law expired in 2033 for the minimum consideration required for the performance of Agents in the new categories provided for by Resolution No. 622/13 and amendments of the CNV.     1,085,302       596,290  
·   National Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 2% due 11/09/2026 used as collateral for the Credit Program for the reactivation of production in the Province of San Juan.     371,593       515,995  
·   National Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% due on February 14, 2025, as of December 31, 2024, and Argentine Nation Bonds in dual currency due on February 28, 2024, as of December 31, 2023, for the contribution to the Guarantee Fund II in BYMA in accordance with art. 45 of Law 26,831 and its complementary regulations established in the CNV Rules (NT 2013 and amendments).     20,298       2,767,575  
·   Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law maturing in 2033, affected as collateral for the Sectoral Credit Program of the Province of San Juan, a productive investment financing fund.             310,622  
·   Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law maturing in 2033 as of December 31, 2023, affected as collateral for the Regional Economies Competitiveness Program - IDB Loan No. 3174/OC-AR.             32,763  
·   Other.     1,433,497       872,031  
    Subtotal Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities     44,720,034       35,901,850  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

 

Composition (contd.)   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Other financial assets                
·   Interests derived from contributions made as protector partner (2).     27,188,239       17,794,084  
·   Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Mutual fund shares (1).     4,096,496       3,851,566  
·   Financial instruments for minimum statutory guarantee account required for Agents to act in the new categories contemplated under Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, of the CNV.     1,185,290       737,519  
·   Sundry debtors – other.     914,578       622,495  
·   Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the CABA for turnover tax differences.     827       1,801  
    Subtotal Other financial assets     33,385,430       23,007,465  
                     
Loans and other financing                
·   Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Loans and other financing (1).     1,223,807       414,195  
    Subtotal Loans and other financing     1,223,807       414,195  
                     
Financial assets delivered as a guarantee                
·   Special guarantee checking accounts opened in the BCRA for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities.     138,595,967       148,335,240  
·   Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.     68,314,367       18,506,424  
·   For securities forward contracts.     23,031,652       66,304,449  
·   Other guarantee deposits.     17,158,626       56,244,889  
    Subtotal Financial assets delivered as guarantee     247,100,612       289,391,002  
                     
Other non-financial assets                
·   Fondo de Riesgo Fintech SGR – Other non-financial assets (1).     21,930       24,013  
·   Real property related to a call option sold.     16,202,079          
    Subtotal Other non-financial assets     21,930       16,226,092  
Total     326,455,733       364,942,893  

 

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

 

  (2) As of December 31, 2024 and 2023 it is related to the risk fund Fintech SGR, Alianza SGR and Innova SGR. In order to keep tax benefits related to these contributions, they must be maintained between two and three years from the date they were made.

 

36. 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:

 

  36.1 Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

They are mainly composed of prepayments towards the placement price of provisional trust securities of financial trusts under public and private offering (Confibono and Secubono). The assets managed by 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 the trust securities have been placed on the market, the Bank recovers the disbursements made plus an agreed-upon compensation. If after making the best efforts such trust securities cannot be placed, the Bank will retain the definitive trust securities for itself.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Additionally, the portfolio of financial trusts for investment purposes is completed with definitive trust securities of financial trusts in public and private offering (Confibono, Secubono, Supercanal, Payway cobro anticipado, Moni Mobile and Red Surcos) and certificates of participation (Arfintech).

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, debt securities and certificates of participation in financial trusts for investment purposes, amounted to 4,994,120 and 1,910,270, respectively.

 

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

 

36.2 Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank (securitization)

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SAU (subsidiary) of this type of trusts amounted to 5,220 and 5,740, respectively.

 

36.3 Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Provided there is no non-compliance or delays by the debtor in the obligations assumed with the beneficiary, the trustee shall not execute the guarantee and all excess amounts as to the value of the obligations are reimbursed by the trustee to the debtor.

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the assets managed by Banco Macro SA and Macro Fiducia SAU, amounted to 4,732,462 and 1,746,420, respectively.

 

36.4 Trusts in which the Bank acts as Trustee (Management)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

- guaranteeing, in favor of the beneficiary the existence of the resources required to finance and/or pay certain obligations, such as the payment of amortization installments regarding work or service certificates, and the payment of invoices and fees stipulated in the related agreements,
- promoting the production development of the private economic sector at a provincial level,
- being a party to public work concession agreements granting road exploitation, management, keeping and maintenance.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 94,977,409 and 80,198,154, respectively.

 

37. COMPLIANCE WITH CNV REGULATIONS

 

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

 

37.1.1 Operations of Banco Macro SA

 

Considering Banco Macro SA’s current operations, and according to the different categories of agents established by CNV rules (as per General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended), the Bank is registered with this agency as Agent for the Custody of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds (AC PIC FCI, for its acronym in Spanish) – Depositary Company, Clearing and Settlement Agent and Trading Agent – comprehensive (ALyC y AN – Integral, for its acronym in Spanish) and is registered in the “List of authorized companies to guarantee capital market instruments”.

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2024 stated in Units of Purchasing Power (UVAs, for its acronym in Spanish) amounted to 3,112,978,093 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation for the different categories of agents in which the Bank is registered, amounting to 470,350 UVAs as of that date, and the minimum required statutory guarantee account of 235,175 UVAs, which the Bank paid-in with government securities as described in Note 35 and the cash deposits in BCRA accounts 000285 and 80285 belonging to the Bank.

 

37.1.2 Operations of Macro Securities SAU

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary, and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, such company is registered under the following categories: ALyC y AN – Integral, Mutual Investment Funds Placement and Distribution Agent (ACyD FCI, for its acronym in Spanish) and Comprehensive Mutual Investment Funds Placement and Distribution Agent (ACyDI FCI, for its acronym in Spanish).

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of December 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 135,737,641 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation, amounting to 470,350 UVAs and the minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of shareholders’ equity, which the company paid-in with mutual fund shares. Moreover, as result of the company acting as ACyD FCI and ACyDI FCI an amount of 163,500 UVAs will be added to minimum shareholder’s equity.

 

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

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary, and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, such company is registered as Agent for the Administration of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds (AA PIC FCI, for its acronym in Spanish).

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of this company as of December 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 30,517,338 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation, amounting to 150,000 UVAs plus 20,000 UVAs per each additional mutual fund it manages. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of shareholders’ equity, which the company paid-in with mutual fund shares.

 

37.1.4 Operations of Macro Fiducia SAU

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, such company is registered as Financial Trustee Agent and Non-Financial Trustee Agent.

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of December 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 1,094,290 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation established in 950,000 UVAs. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of shareholders’ equity, which the company paid-in with mutual fund shares.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

37.1.5 Operations of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, issued by such agency, this company is registered as Clearing and Settlement Agent – Agroindustrial (ALyC I AGRO, for its acronym in Spanish).

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of December 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 1,825,350 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such General Resolution established in 1,175,000 UVAs. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 40% of the minimum amount of shareholders’ equity.

 

37.1.6 Operations of BMA Asset Management SGFCISA (formerly known as Itaú Asset Management SA)

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, this company is registered as AA PIC FCI.

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of December 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 12,486,995 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such General Resolution established in 150,000 UVAs plus 20,000 UVAs per each additional mutual fund it manages. The minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of shareholders’ equity, which the company paid-in with mutual fund shares.

 

37.1.7 Operations of BMA Valores SA (formerly known as Itaú Valores SA)

 

Considering the current operations of this subsidiary and according to the provisions established by CNV effective as of the approval of General Resolution No. 622/2013, as amended, this company is registered as ALyC y AN – Integral, Comprehensive Clearing and Settlement Agent (ALyCI, for its acronym in Spanish) and ACyDI FCI.

 

Additionally, the shareholders’ equity of such company as of December 31, 2024 stated in UVAs amounted to 4,392,031 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such General Resolution established in 470,350 UVAs and the minimum statutory guarantee account required a minimum of 50% of the minimum amount of shareholders’ equity, which the company paid-in with mutual fund shares. Moreover, as result of the company acting as ACyD FCI and ACyDI FCI an amount of 163,500 UVAs will be added to minimum shareholder’s equity.

 

37.2 Documents in custody

 

As a general policy, the Bank delivers for custody to third parties the documentary support of its aged accounting and management operations, i.e. those whose date is prior to the last fiscal year-end. In compliance with CNV General Resolution No. 629 requirements, the Bank has placed (i) the Inventory Books for fiscal years ended up to and including December 31, 2017, and (ii) certain documentation supporting the economic transactions for fiscal years ended up to and including December 31, 2017, under the custody of the following companies: AdeA Administradora de Archivos SA (warehouse located at Ruta 36, km 31.5, Florencio Varela, Province of Buenos Aires) and ADDOC Administración de Documentos SA (warehouse located at Avenida Circunvalación Agustín Tosco with no number, Colectora Sur, between Puente San Carlos and Puente 60 blocks, Province of Córdoba and Avenida Luis Lagomarsino 1750, formerly Ruta 8 Km 51,200, Pilar, Province of Buenos Aires).

 

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

  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

37.3 As depositary of mutual funds

 

As of December 31, 2024 Banco Macro SA, in its capacity as depositary company, holds in custody the shares in mutual funds subscribed by third parties and assets from the following mutual funds:

 

Funds   Number of shares     Equity  
Argenfunds Abierto Pymes     3,071,580,584       51,164,596  
Argenfunds Abierto Pymes II     5,910,619,133       7,351,772  
Argenfunds Ahorro Pesos     67,522,557       6,561,554  
Argenfunds Financiamiento Pesos     100,000       99  
Argenfunds Gestión Pesos     4,944,621,758       7,911,634  
Argenfunds Infraestructura     5,390,345,583       5,566,351  
Argenfunds Inversión Dólares     90,649       93,610  
Argenfunds Inversión Pesos     31,736       22  
Argenfunds Liquidez     7,397,545,352       93,700,274  
Argenfunds Renta Argentina     323,994,328       36,994,009  
Argenfunds Renta Balanceada     77,232,581       5,144,952  
Argenfunds Renta Capital     4,193,768       4,636,839  
Argenfunds Renta Crecimiento     3,321,012       3,925,964  
Argenfunds Renta Dinámica     145,422,879,647       48,291,048  
Argenfunds Renta Fija     24,548,620       3,489,823  
Argenfunds Renta Fija II     17,137,289,528       18,758,521  
Argenfunds Renta Flexible     46,040,329       1,217,084  
Argenfunds Renta Global     7,805,866       187,069  
Argenfunds Renta Mixta     3,358,170,517       43,337,409  
Argenfunds Renta Mixta Plus     1,593,451       1,609,864  
Argenfunds Renta Pesos     40,331,688       4,203,380  
Argenfunds Renta Total     568,371,479       3,533,723  
Argenfunds Renta Variable     907,230,408       707,615  
Argenfunds Retorno Absoluto     76,379,985       1,557,862  
Pionero Acciones     42,462,157       61,014,974  
Pionero Acciones Argentinas     27,428       8,920,468  
Pionero Acciones Plus     8,696,774       2,214,310  
Pionero Ahorro Dólar Plus     103,045,157       107,132,315  
Pionero Ahorro Dólares     72,228,566       76,194,207  
Pionero Ahorro Max FCI     182,328,516       13,903,024  
Pionero Argentina Bicentenario     411,654,410       16,693,184  
Pionero Capital     7,629,365,983       53,478,637  
Pionero Capital Plus     38,602,259       2,331,141  
Pionero Crecimiento     2,102,014,252       15,768,573  
Pionero Desarrollo     15,611,320,813       142,011,362  
Pionero Empresas FCI Abierto Pymes     398,839,238       18,982,072  
Pionero FF     134,088,106       20,364,031  
Pionero Gestión     2,229,348,476       54,783,976  
Pionero Infraestructura     648,211,151       2,659,015  
Pionero Inversión Dólar     10,916,311       11,930,993  
Pionero Moneda     100,000       100  
Pionero Money Market Dólar     229,342,577       236,948,140  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Funds (contd.)   Number of shares     Equity  
Pionero Multiestrategia Mix     100,000       166  
Pionero Multiestrategia Plus     100,000       166  
Pionero Patrimonio I     163,666,412,598       211,720,676  
Pionero Performance III     87,743,173       4,128,915  
Pionero Pesos     5,396,654,769       365,994,268  
Pionero Pesos Plus     48,915,658,297       1,926,405,632  
Pionero Pesos Plus II     2,289,996,233       370,422,174  
Pionero Premium     94,445,761       315,346  
Pionero Recovery     6,870,313,124       15,204,240  
Pionero Renta     24,037,473       24,554,493  
Pionero Renta Ahorro     578,421,756       106,681,465  
Pionero Renta Ahorro Plus     972,226,876       41,389,370  
Pionero Renta Balanceado     6,621,283,750       55,186,195  
Pionero Renta Crecimiento     15,316,760       19,766,782  
Pionero Renta Dólar Estrategia     8,610,313       10,589,080  
Pionero Renta Dólares     16,016,469       18,299,977  
Pionero Renta Dólares Plus     5,142,612       8,778,425  
Pionero Renta Estratégico     739,602,182       37,406,839  
Pionero Renta Fija Dólares     42,864,607       74,137,281  
Pionero Renta Global     52,513,609       7,855,278  
Pionero Renta Mixta I     506,540,181       32,827,967  
Pionero Renta Pesos     87,911,457       8,541,046  
Pionero Retorno     11,070,583,904       16,833,727  
Pionero Retorno Total     135,543,086       9,901,672  
Pionero Performance     4,114,809       1,679,008  
Pionero Performance II     252,889       8,133  

 

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

 

The items recognized by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for December 2024 are listed below, indicating the amounts as of month-end of the related items:

 

Items   12/31/2024  
Cash and deposits in banks        
Amounts in BCRA accounts     1,873,887,706  
Other debt securities        
Government securities computable for the minimum cash requirements     792,039,580  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee        
Special guarantee accounts with the BCRA     138,595,967  
Total     2,804,523,253  

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

39. PENALTIES APPLIED TO THE BANK AND SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS INITIATED BY THE BCRA

 

BCRA Communiqué “A” 5689, as supplemented and amended, requires financial institutions to disclose in their Financial Statements certain information regarding summaries and penalties received from certain regulatory authorities, regardless of the amounts involved and the final conclusions of each case.

 

There follows a description of the situation of Banco Macro SA as of December 31, 2024:

 

Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Status: on 04/07/2016, the Bank filed the defenses and evidence on the BCRA. On 05/18/2016 the Bank requested, on behalf of the person who was acting as Vice Chairman of the Bank when this summary proceeding was initiated, the resolution of the motion for lack of standing to be sued. On 09/09/2020, the BCRA filed Resolution No. 132/20 (notified on 02/22/2021) which acquitted Delfín Jorge Ezequiel Carballo and imposed a fine to the Bank and other responsible directors. On 03/01/2021 the Bank paid the fines. On 03/15/2021 the Bank filed a direct appeal against such resolution to the BCRA, which will be decided at Courtroom I of the Federal Civil and Commercial Court of Appeals (CNACAF, for its acronym in Spanish). The fine imposed on the person who was acting as Chairman of the Bank when this summary proceeding was initiated, was abrogated due to his passing. On 02/09/2023 the CNACAF issued a sentence, dismissing the direct appeals, with cost. For this reason, the Bank filed an Extraordinary Federal Appeal, which was granted for the federal law interpretation but rejected on the grounds of alleged arbitrariness. On 04/20/2023, the corresponding petition for denied appeal was filed against the rejection for the alleged arbitrariness, which is under study with the Federal Supreme Court of Justice (CSJN, for its acronym in Spanish). On 10/08/2024, the CSJN rejected the complaint appeal, upholding the Court's sentence that rejected the Direct Appeal filed by the Bank and the Directors.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Reason: alleged infringements of Criminal Foreign Exchange Law, section 1(e) and (f), as well as points 1.2, 3.6.2, 3.16.1, 5.3, 10.4.2.4 and 10.4.2.5 of the Revised Text on Foreign Exchange Matters. On 03/15/2024, the BCRA dismiss the previous defenses performed by the responsible parties. Against this, on 03/20/2024, they filed an appeal and a nullity request, for its resolution in court, which were rejected because the Court in Economic and Criminal Matters considered that the resolutions issued by the BCRA during the summary investigation are not appealable.

 

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

 

Status: the case is in evidence production stage (the production of evidence was notified by the BCRA on 10/03/2024). As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the BCRA is still pending to close the evidence stage and place the file for arguments.

 

File: No. 7810.

 

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

 

Proceeding filed against: General Manager of former Banco BMA SAU.

 

Status: on October 25, 2022, former Banco BMA SAU filed their defenses. On April 20, 2023, the BCRA ordered the opening of the evidence stage. On May 6, 2024, the BCRA resolved to close the probationary period. On May 13, 2024, each of the defendants lodged their memorials. The next step will be for the BCRA to submit the summary proceedings to the Federal Court of First Instance in Economic and Criminal Matters.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Penalties imposed by the Financial Information Unit (UIF, for its acronym in Spanish)

 

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, for its acronym in Spanish) due to cases of infringement detected in certain customer files. Penalty amount: 330 (not restated).

 

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

 

Status: on 12/26/2016 the UIF passed Resolution No. 164/16 imposing fines on those responsible and issuing a favorable decision on the plea of lack of capacity to be sued lodged by two of the Directors. On 01/26/2017 the fines imposed were paid. Against such resolution, the Bank and the individuals liable filed direct appeals, which will be decided at Room III of the CNACAF. Such appeals were dismissed through a final sentence dated 07/18/2019. On 08/15/2019, the Bank filed a federal extraordinary appeal which was dismissed through resolution dated 09/26/2019. On 10/03/2019 the Bank filed a complaint appeal to CSJN which was dismissed on 02/29/2024, therefore, the Bank does no longer has elements to attempt to reduce the fines imposed by the UIF, and the aforementioned penalty is confirmed.

 

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

 

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

 

Reason: potential non-compliance with the obligation to inform a “Significant Event”. Penalty amount: 500 (not restated).

 

Proceeding filed against: Banco Macro SA, 10 members of the Board, 3 regular members of the Statutory Audit Committee and the person in charge of market relations.

 

Status: on 10/28/2014 the Bank and the persons involved filed their defenses offering evidence and requesting their acquittal. On 08/03/2015 the term to produce evidence was closed and on 08/19/2015 the defendants lodged their memorials. On 03/04/2021, the Board of Directors of the CNV filed a resolution dismissing the nullity and imposing a fine to the Bank jointly and severally with its Directors at the moment when the facts were investigated. Against such resolution, on 05/03/2021 a direct appeal was filed. In December 2021, the CNV referred the proceedings to the National Court of Appeals of Federal Administrative Litigation (CNACAF, for its acronym in Spanish), under the file number 14633/2021. On 08/10/2023, the Court considered the notice sent to the Argentine Government’s legal counsel. On 02/20/2024, the Court resolved to revoke the appealed resolution, declaring the sanctioning action extinguished for having infringed the guarantee of reasonable period and due process, with costs to the defeated party. On 03/06/2024 the CNV brought an Extraordinary Federal Appeal, which was answered on 07/04/2024 requesting its dismissal and answering the grievances in subsidy. On 09/05/2024, the Courtroom II of the Federal Civil and Commercial Court decided to deny the extraordinary appeal filed. On 09/12/2024, the CNV filed a complaint appeal against the denial of the Extraordinary Federal Appeal. The file is currently in Judicial Secretariat No. 1 of the Federal Supreme Court of Justice.

 

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 ALyC - Integral at the time of an inspection of the CNV and to the Internal Audit Process referred to in its capacity as ALyC - Integral (UIF Resolution No. 229/2011, as amended), Penalty amount: 50 (not restated).

 

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

 

Status: on 04/23/2019, UIF passed Resolution No. 41, whereby it resolved the lack of responsibility of three of the Directors, and also imposed fines to the rest liable. On 05/15/2019 the imposed fines were paid and on 06/12/2019, the Bank, its Board of Directors and its statutory auditors filed a direct appeal against such resolution, requesting a repeal of the penalty imposed. The file was submitted to Courtroom V of CNACAF. On 05/11/2021, such Courtroom issued a sentence dismissing the direct appeal filed by Banco Macro SA and against that, on 05/26/2021, this Bank filed an Extraordinary Federal Appeal. On 12/09/2021 the CNACAF decided to allow the imposed Extraordinary Appeal, submitting the file to the CSJN on 02/03/2022. On 04/23/2024, the CSJN declared the appeal inadmissible, so the Bank does no longer has the elements to attempt to reduce the fines imposed by the UIF, and the aforementioned penalty is confirmed.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Status: On 10/02/2019, Banco Macro SA and the individuals subject to summary proceedings were notified about the initiation of the proceedings. On 10/31/2019, the Bank and the individuals subject to summary proceedings filed their defense. On 01/07/2020, the party hearing the summary proceedings considered the defense filed and deferred the motion to dismiss for lack of capacity to be sued and statute of limitations upon issuing an opinion about the substance of the case. The administrative terms were suspended due to the social, preventive and mandatory lockdown declared in the country due to the Covid-19 pandemic (DNU 297/2020), up to and including 11/29/2020. On 11/30/2020, terms were resumed (DNU 876/2020). On 03/02/2021, the passing of one of the Directors was informed and the lapse of the action against him was requested. In addition, as part of the BCRA summary proceedings styled “File No. 100889/15 – Banco Macro SA, Financial Summary Proceeding No. 1496”, Resolution No. 2020-132-E-GDEBCRA-SEFYC#BCRA was issued, whereby penalties were imposed on Banco Macro SA and the parties subject to those proceedings, currently pending before the CNACAF, Courtroom I (File No. 3784/2021). The transactions for which the parties are investigated have already been subject to penalties in the abovementioned BCRA summary proceeding; therefore, there cannot be simultaneous penalties based on the same subject matter. As a result, a request was made to prevent the application of all types of penalties to the parties subject to this summary proceeding. On 08/18/2021, it was resolved to set the case for the production of evidence. On 05/05/2022 the probationary period was closed and the actions were put to pledge, and on 07/13/2022 it moved to the stage of preparation of the final report. On 08/30/2024 the Legal Matters Management issued a verdict analyzing the legality of the proceedings, emphasizing the lack of a quorum in the Advisory Council, which allows the President of the UIF to make decisions without its intervention. It was concluded that, despite material errors corrected, there are no legal objections to continue with the administrative procedure, emphasizing the importance of the UIF in the prevention of financial crimes. On 09/17/2024, the UIF resolved to reject the Bank's defenses and impose a fine for a total amount of 400 on Banco Macro SA and a fine for a total amount of 400 on several of its directors for noncompliance with the regulations for the anti-money laundering and terrorist financing. On 10/30/2024, a direct appeal was filed before the CNACF against Resolution No. RESAP-2024-13-APN-UIF#MJ, which is being processed before Chamber I of the aforementioned Court of Appeals, under the file “BANCO MACRO SA Y OTROS c/ UIF (EX 379/15 - RESOL 13/24) s/CODIGO PENAL - LEY 25246 - DTO 290/07 ART 25” (File No. 18631/2024). On 12/17/2024, the Court served notice on the Prosecutor. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the file is in the Prosecutor's Office, pending the issuance of the corresponding Fiscal Verdict.

 

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

 

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

 

40. CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

 

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

 

Corporate Bonds   Original value     Residual face
value as of
12/31/2024
    12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Subordinated Resettable – Class A   USD 400,000,000 (1)   USD 400,000,000       417,675,451       714,760,748  
Non-subordinated – Class E   USD 17,000,000 (2)   USD 17,000,000               27,122,915  
Non-subordinated – Class F   USD 53,000,000 (3)   USD 53,000,000               90,199,407  
Non-subordinated – Series XXXII     1,000,000 (4)     1,000,000       14,789,758       10,862,089  
Total                     432,465,209       842,945,159  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

On April 26, 2016, the general regular shareholders’ meeting approved the creation of a Global Program for the Issuance of Medium-Term Debt Securities, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 23576, as amended and further applicable regulations, up to a maximum amount outstanding at any time during the term of the program of USD 1,000,000,000 (one billion US dollars), or an equal amount in other currencies or power units, under which it is possible to issue simple corporate bonds, not convertible into shares in one or more classes. Also, on April 28, 2017, the General Regular and Special Shareholder’ Meeting resolved to extend the maximum amount of the abovementioned Global Program up to USD 1,500,000,000 (one thousand five hundred millions US dollars), and on April 27, 2018, the abovementioned Shareholders’ Meeting resolved to increase the maximum amount of the Global Program for the Issuance of Corporate Bonds, in face value, from USD 1,500,000,000 to USD 2,500,000,000 or an equal amount in other currencies, as determined by the Board of Directors in due time. Finally, on October 20, 2021 due to a Board of Director resolution, the Bank required from the CNV a five-year extension of the abovementioned program, which was approved by the Regulator through a note issued on December 15, 2021.

 

(1) On November 4, 2016, under the abovementioned Global Program, the Bank issued Subordinated Resettable Corporate Bonds, class A, at a fixed rate of 6.75% p.a. until reset date, fully amortizable upon maturity (November 4, 2026) for a face value of USD 400,000,000 (four hundred million US dollars), under the terms and conditions set forth in the pricing supplement dated October 21, 2016. Interest is paid semiannually on May 4 and November 4 of every year and the reset date was November 4, 2021.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

On May 2, 2024, the whole issuance of this series and the interest service corresponding to the period between February 2, 2024, date included, and May 2, 2024 were paid off.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

41. OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS

 

In addition to Note 4, the Bank maintains different off balance sheet transactions, pursuant to the BCRA standards. The composition of the amounts of the main off balance sheet transactions as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, is as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties     10,752,005,153       7,594,052,499  
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)     1,881,347,218       1,752,794,952  
Checks already deposited and pending clearance     253,128,917       237,394,262  
Outstanding checks not yet paid     181,059,707       172,261,267  

 

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

 

42. TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

42.1 Tax claims

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

On 09/02/2024, the National Tax Court issued a sentence against the Bank’s interests, with costs at its expense. On 09/16/2024, a limited review and appeal request was filed before the Federal Administrative Contentious Court, which was initiated on 09/23/2024 and is pending elevation and, therefore, resolution. As a consequence of the above, on 09/23/2024 the Bank promoted an autonomous cautionary action, requesting the intervening Judge to order the former AFIP to suspend the coercive claim until the final resolution of the substantive issue, currently with a pending appeal request before the Court. The aforementioned cautionary action is being processed before the Federal Administrative Contentious Court No. 12, under file No. 16201/2024.

 

c) Ex-officio turnover tax determinations in progress and/or adjustments, as a withholding agent and over municipal fees, pending resolution by the tax authorities of certain jurisdictions.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

42.2 Other claims

 

The Bank registered actions initiated by consumer protection associations in relation to the collection of certain commissions and/or financial charges or practices and certain withholdings made by the Bank to individuals as CABA stamp tax withholding agent.

 

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

 

43. RESTRICTION ON DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTION

 

a) According to BCRA regulations, 20% of Banco Macro SA income for the year, without including Other comprehensive income, for the year plus/less prior-year adjustments and less accumulated losses as for the prior year-end, if any, should be allocated to the legal retained earnings. As a consequence, the following shareholders’ meeting will apply 62,524,569 from Unappropriated retained earnings to increase the legal retained earnings.

 

b) Through Communiqué “A” 6464, as amended, the BCRA establishes the general procedure to distribute earnings. According to that procedure, earnings may only be distributed if certain circumstances are met, such as no records of financial assistance from the BCRA due to illiquidity or shortages in payments of minimum capital or minimum cash requirement deficiencies and not being subject to the provisions of sections 34 and 35 bis of the Financial Entities Law (sections dealing with tax payment and restructuring agreements and reorganization of the Bank), among other conditions listed in the abovementioned communiqué that must be met. In addition, the earnings distribution approved by the shareholders’ meeting of the Bank could only be formalized once the Superintendence of Financial and Foreign Exchange Entities of the BCRA approved it.

 

Additionally, profits may only be distributed to the extent that the financial institution has positive results, after deducting, on a non-accounting basis, from retained earnings and the optional reserves for the future distribution of profits, (i) the amounts of the legal and other earnings reserves which are mandatory, (ii) all debit amounts of each one of the accounting items recognized in “Other Comprehensive Income”, (iii) income from the revaluation of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and investment property, (iv) the positive net difference between the amortized cost and the fair value of government debt instruments and/or monetary regulation instruments issued by the BCRA for those instruments recognized at amortized cost, (v) the adjustments identified by the Superintendence of Financial and Exchange Entities of the BCRA or by the independent external auditor and that have not been recognized in the accounting records and (vi) certain franchises granted by the BCRA. Moreover, no profit distributions shall be made out of the profit originated as a result of the first-time application of the IFRS, for which a normative reserve was created, and its balance as of December 31, 2024 was 145,134,700 (nominal value: 3,475,669).

 

Additionally, as of December 31, 2024, the adjustments to be made on unappropriated retained earnings of Banco Macro SA are as follows:

 

· Other comprehensive income 10,265,182.

 

· Positive net difference between the amortized cost and the fair value of government debt instruments and/or monetary regulation instruments issued by the BCRA for those instruments recognized at amortized cost for 155.362.361.

 

The Bank must verify that, after completion of the earning distribution, a capital maintenance margin equal to 3.5% of risk-weighted assets is kept, apart from the minimum capital required by law, to be integrated by Tier 1 (COn1) ordinary capital, net of deductible items (CDCOn1).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

According to Communiqué “A” 7984, the BCRA established that up to December 31, 2024, financial institutions which have the prior BCRA’s authorization will be allowed to distribute earnings up to 60% of the amount that would have corresponded in six equal, monthly and consecutive installments. Moreover, the BCRA established that the calculation of the items to determine the distributable earnings, as well as the amount of the installments, must be stated in constant currency as of the date of the meeting and the date of payment of each installment, as applicable. Subsequently, through Communiqué “A” 7997, the BCRA established that financial institutions that resolve or have resolved to distribute earnings within the framework of what is expected by the Communiqué "A” 7984, will be allowed to distribute earnings in three equal, monthly and consecutive installments up to the related amount in accordance with the abovementioned Communiqué. Such Communiqué also established that financial institutions must grant the option to each non-resident shareholder to receive their dividends –totally or partially– in a single cash installment as long as those funds are applied directly to the primary subscription of Bonds for the reconstruction of a free Argentina (BOPREAL, for its acronym in Spanish) in accordance with current exchange regulations.

 

c) Pursuant to CNV General Resolution No. 622, the shareholders’ meeting in charge of analyzing the annual Financial Statements will be required to decide on the application of the Bank’s retained earnings, such as the actual distribution of dividends, the capitalization thereof through the delivery of bonus shares, the creation of earnings reserves additional to the legal earnings retained or a combination of any of these applications.

 

Moreover, as it is mentioned in Note 33, the Regular Shareholders’ Meeting of Banco Macro SA held on April 12, 2024 decided to applied the unappropriated retained earnings for an amount of 587,913,905 (not restated) as follows (the abovementioned figures are stated in constant currency as of December 31, 2023):

 

a) 117,460,821 to the Legal Reserve;

 

b) 1,737,776 to the Personal Asset Tax on Business Companies; and

 

c) 468,715,308 to the Facultative Reserve for Future Distribution of Earnings.

 

In addition, the shareholders decided to partially apply the Facultative Reserve for Future Distribution of Earnings, in order to allocate up to the amount of 294,130,168 (the abovementioned figures are stated in constant currency as of December 31, 2023) to the payment of a cash dividend and/or dividend in kind subject to prior authorization from the BCRA. On May 6, 2024, the BCRA authorized this earnings distribution. See also Note 33.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47) 

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The main guidelines under the BCRA standards contemplated in the revised text “Financial Entities Corporate Governance Guidelines”, as supplemented, are as follows.

 

· Ownership structure

 

As of December 31, 2024, the Bank’s shareholders are:

 

Full name / corporate name   Participating
Interest
    Voting Interest  
Fideicomiso de Garantía JHB BMA (1)     17.28       19.65  
Carballo Delfín Jorge Ezequiel     19.27       20.87  
ANSES FGS Law No. 26425     28.80       26.91  
Grouped shareholders (Local stock exchanges)     11.81       11.23  
Grouped shareholders (Foreign stock exchanges)     22.84       21.34  

 

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

 

· Board of Directors and Senior Management

 

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

 

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

 

(1) Independent director.

(2) Designated by ANSES-FGS proposal.

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

Name Position
Gerardo Adrian Álvarez Operations and Compliance Human resources and administration manager
Ana María Magdalena Marcet Credit risk manager
Juan Domingo Mazzón Government and Management control manager
Ernesto Eduardo Medina Systems and Technology manager
Brian Anthony Commercial banking transformation manager
Francisco Muro Distribution and sales manager
Jorge Francisco Scarinci CFO
Agustín Devoto Investment banking manager
Adrián Mariano Scosceria Corporate banking manager

 

· Committees

 

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

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

· Code of ethics

 

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

 

· Code of Conduct

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Likewise, the Bank has a specific Code of Conduct for stock market practices as a framework that helps unify standards of conduct at Banco Macro SA and the Group's subsidiaries, in order to strengthen integrity and transparency in the Bank's and its subsidiaries' stock market operations.

 

· Ethical line

 

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

 

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

 

Branches

 

As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the Bank has 519 branches throughout the entire country.

 

Subsidiaries

 

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

 

Business lines

 

The Bank’s business lines and transactions with trusts are mentioned in Notes 1 and 36 to these consolidated Financial Statements, respectively.

 

· Incentive practices

 

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

 

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

 

ü Their contribution to the results reached.

ü Their management in keeping with the Bank’s mission and values.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

The key variables in determining compensation are:

 

ü The level of responsibility and complexity of the position.

ü The person’s competencies and potential.

ü The person’s performance and outcomes.

ü The position with respect to the benchmark market.

ü The results reached by the Bank.

 

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

 

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

 

· Role of financial agent

 

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

 

· Corporate Sustainability Policy

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

· Anticorruption policy

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

· Transactions with related parties – Policy on conflict of interest

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

· Public information

 

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

 

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

 

Integral Risk management

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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 DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Risk Management

 

The Integral Risk Management area is in charge of the Financial 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 Integral 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, and is a tool used in the day-to-day management of risks.

 

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.

 

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 BCRA as regards maximum assistance limits to given groups of debtors, in order to atomize the portfolio, reducing credit risk concentration.

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Minimum capital requirements:

 

The table below shows the minimum capital requirements measured on a consolidated basis, effective for the monthly position of December 2024, together with the integration thereof (computable equity) as of the end of such month:

 

Item   12/31/2024  
Minimum capital requirements     936,239,064  
Computable equity     3,719,904,297  
Capital surplus     2,783,665,233  

 

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

 

44.1 Credit Risk

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

· Open Market customers.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

Debtor classification according to the BCRA:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

1-Performing

2-a) In a watch list

2-b) Under negotiation or with refinancing agreements

2-c) Under special treatment

3-Nonperformign

4-With high insolvency risk

5-Irrecoverable

 

To classify the customers of the consumer portfolio and the commercial portfolio with payables of up to 1,198,966, for which the BCRA authorizes the Bank to follow a simplified method comparable to a consumer loan portfolio, the BCRA defines classification levels according to the days of arrears recorded at the end of the month.

 

1-Performing: Up to 31 days

2-Low risk: Up to 90 days

3-Medium risk: Up to 180 days

4-High risk: Up to 1 year

5-Irrecoverable: Over 1 year

 

Credit risk allowances of the loan portfolio

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The following chart shows the composition of loan loss allowances according to the type of financial instrument as of December 31, 2024, and 2023:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Loans and other financing     123,335,912       116,825,353  
Loans commitment     7,865,203       4,588,756  
Other financial assets     279,916       1,296,294  
Other debt securities at amortized cost     5,816       26,154  
Total     131,486,847       122,736,557  

 

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

 

The design and development of ECL Models is the responsibility of the Credit Risk Management Office. It reports to the Credit Risk Management, which is also in charge of designing and calculating rating and scoring models to quantify credit risk and the measures to calculate PD, EAD and LGD, as well as other models to calculate the impact of the prospective view. Wholesale Risk Management also participates in this task.

 

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

 

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

 

44.1.1 Assessment of credit risk impairment

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

· Stage 3: comprises credit-impaired financial instruments.

 

The Bank measures ECL according to the following definitions:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Default:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

Customers analyzed on a collective basis:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Thus, summing up, the criterion used by the Bank to define the different transaction staging rules, according to its reporting structure, depend on the following characteristics:

 

· Type of product

· Portfolio

· Segment

· Delinquency

· Refinancing

· SICR under qualitative criterion

 

ECL calculation:

 

The ECL is calculated using the following formula, the parameters of which are described below:

 

ECL = PD x EAD x LGD

 

Probability of default (PD)

 

The PD represents the probability of not paying for a transaction within a given term.

 

To calculate expected losses, the Bank considers the creation of two types of probabilities of default:

 

· PD at 12 months (Point in Time – PIT): this is the estimated probability of occurrence of a default in the next 12 months of life of the instrument after the analysis date. The Bank uses this criterion for the transactions with no SICR.

 

· PD Lifetime: this is the estimated probability of occurrence of a default throughout the remaining life of an instrument, i.e. the PD referring to the maximum contractual term during which the entity is exposed to the credit risk. The Bank applies this criterion to transactions with SICR (Stage 2), as established in IFRS 9.

 

The PDs are assessed per customer in individual analyses and per product in the case of customers analyzed collectively.

 

The PDs are amended by the macroeconomic models applied for the prospective vision.

 

The proposals to implement PD models are submitted for approval to the Risk Management Committee. The methods, variables, development population, observation windows and results that support the preparation of these models are tested and adjusted at least once a year.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The following table discloses the risk levels score and rating arising from the Bank’s models:

 

    12/31/2024   12/31/2023  
Category   Weighted PD   % Gross
carrying
amount
  Weighted PD   % Gross
carrying
amount
 
Performing     1.53 %   96.83 %   1.13 %   96.32 %
High grade     0.68 %   85.76 %   0.66 %   88.70 %
Standard grade     4.56 %   6.06 %   4.06 %   4.53 %
Sub-standard grade     12.19 %   5.01 %   10.39 %   3.09 %
Past due but not impaired     34.61 %   2.05 %   46.56 %   2.62 %
Impaired     100.00 %   1.12 %   100.00 %   1.06 %
Total     100.00       100.00  

 

Exposure at default (EAD)

 

The EAD represents the exposure of a financial instrument on the date of the analysis, i.e. the level to which the Bank is exposed to credit risk in the event of a potential default by the counterparty.

 

To calculate the EAD, segmentation is performed at product level, according to the following differentiation:

 

· Products with no exposure certainty: in the case of revolving products (credit cards and saving accounts) in stages 1 and 2, in order to calculate the EAD, it is necessary to estimate a credit conversion factor (CCF). For these transactions, the CCF represents the average percentage of exposure increase that may be observed in a contract from measurement to default. For these products, in stage 3, no additional increase is considered in the exposure.

 

· Products with exposure certainty: in these types of products (generally amortizable loans), future exposure is known because the counterparty cannot increase its exposure beyond what was agreed upon in the contractual schedule. Therefore, the CCF does not apply to these products, and the EAD varies at each moment in time by reflecting the amortization of the loan balance due.

 

Loss given default (LGD)

 

LGD is the estimated loss in the case of default. It is based on the difference between all contractual cash flows and the cash flows expected by the lender (i.e., all cash shortfalls), considering the proceeds from the realization of collateral.

 

It is the supplement to the unit of the recovery rate; that is, the proportion not collected by the Bank with respect to the EAD. Consequently, the amount at default is compared with the present value of the amounts recovered after the date of default.

 

LGD varies based on the type of counterparty, aging, type of claim and the existence of guarantees securing credits. It is expressed as a percentage of the loss for EAD.

 

Just as the PDs, to assess the LGD, a distinction is made per customer in individual analyses and per product in the case of customers analyzed collectively. The Bank bases its estimates on the historical information observed regarding the recoveries obtained on customers or default transactions, discounted at the effective interest rate of such agreements and measured upon default.

 

Once the recovery rates are obtained, this behavior is projected through the triangle method to estimate the periods with less maturity. Finally, the weighted average of the loss for each portfolio is determined.

 

The LGDs are also amended by the macroeconomic models applied for the prospective vision.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Customers analyzed on an individual basis:

 

The Bank’s credit risk impairment assessment model is set to analyze individually all Corporate Portfolio customers, as defined by the BCRA, financial institutions, the public sector and government and private securities.

 

To make such an assessment, some objective data were defined to analyze whether there is a SICR and to determine whether it should be reclassified to stage 2 or to stage 3 when a default is produced or expected, or whether they should remain in stage 1. Those events comprise mainly material delays in the main credit lines granted, the Bank’s legal action for the assistance granted, the petition for insolvency proceedings or bankruptcy, and past due loans with pending principal, among others.

 

All the customers subject to the individual analysis are examined on a monthly basis to define the stage, following different criteria for each one of them:

 

Stage 1: the customers whose individual assessment reflects the following characteristics are deemed included:

 

· The financial instruments did not experience significant risk increases.

· The customer’s cash flow analysis shows that it has the ability to meet all its obligations adequately.

· It has a liquid financial position, with low level of indebtedness.

· Cash flows are not subject to drastic changes in the event of major variations in the behavior of own and sector variables.

· It regularly pays its obligations, even when it suffers minor and insignificant delays.

 

This stage also includes:

 

· The customers previously included in stages 2 or 3 who are verified to have improved their credit risk indicators and meet the parameters defined for stage 1, through an individual analysis at the date of the study, as long as they have stayed a minimum period of 90 days in Stage 2.

 

Stage 2: this stage includes the customers that, based on the individual analysis of their payment capacity, have a SICR that is not sufficiently severe to set default as defined for stage 3.

 

Some elements considered upon defining the existence of a significant increase in credit risk are:

 

· Profitability, liquidity and solvency indicators that tend to weaken, or some of the indications of impairment:

o There is a significant increase in payables without a consistent rise in revenues.

o There is a major decline in operating margins, or existence of operating loss.

o There are adverse changes in the context that exert a negative effect on future financial flows.

o There is a drastic decline in demand or negative changes in the business plans.

o There are significant changes in the value of the guarantees received.

 

· The arrears in payment to the Bank are due to current operating or extraordinary circumstances, and a prompt resolution is expected.

 

This stage also includes:

 

· The customers that, having been included in stage 3, improved their credit risk indicators and are no longer at default, but which status prevents them from being reclassified to stage 1.

· Refinanced customers that have paid at least 20% of the capital owed and also fulfill the rest of the indicators to be considered in Stage 2.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Stage 3: it includes the customers that, after an individual analysis, experience some of the following situations:

 

· Significant delays in the main credit lines granted, with no agreement with the Bank.

· Have been subject to complaints filed the Bank for the recovery of the assistance granted.

· Filed for insolvency proceedings or went into bankruptcy

· Refinance their payables systematically and have still not settled over 20% of the refinanced principal.

· Cash flows analysis shows that it is highly unlikely that the customer may meet all its obligations in the agreed-upon conditions.

 

The Credit and Collections Department analyzes all the portfolio under this approach, with special emphasis on customers in stages 2 and 3 in the previous month and those showing objective data that could evidence the existence of a SICR. The study is supplemented with the macroeconomic context and other news in relation to the performance of customers. Its staging proposal is submitted to the consideration of Wholesale Risk Management and Credit Recovery Management Departments, which incorporate their own vision of the customer or the activity sector. The final assessment of the stage assigned to each customer is approved by the Credit Risk Management and is used as an input to estimate the ECL of the customers analyzed on an individual basis.

 

ECL calculation for customers included in an individual analysis:

 

Stage 1: the estimates of the customers classified in stage 1 arise from the parameters under expected credit loss models, whose characteristics are described in the previous sections on PD, EAD and LGD.

 

Stages 2 and 3: based on the evidence gathered upon the analysis, the Credit Risk Management –considering the level of progress of collection negotiations, as well as the evidence from a potential sale of collateral received or other credit improvements making up the contractual terms– prepares three potential recovery scenarios for each credit transaction of stage 2 and 3 customers, calculating the current value of expected flows for each scenario, which are weighted in view of their probability of occurrence. The expected loss of each transaction is the difference between the book payable of each transaction and the present weighted value of expected cash flows.

 

44.1.2 Prospective information used in ECL models

 

The calculation of ECL for risk impairment includes and is adjusted prospectively with respect to the portfolio behavior. To such end, the Bank examines the macroeconomics variables which have an impact on PD and LGD and designed 4 models for the case of PD: Retail, Agro, Pymes (for clients under collective analysis) and Corporate (for clients under individual analysis); and 2 models for the case of LGD: Consumer, and Commercial and Comparable to Consumer.

 

The main economic variables that impact on the expected losses used to calculate ECL for each economic scenario are changes in GDP, changes in interest rates, among others.

 

As established in IFRS 9, impact is calculated based on the different behavior scenarios of the variables; to such end, a 36-month estimate on the variables used for the models is requested from a well-known economic consulting firm. This estimate is prepared for three alternative macroeconomic scenarios, to which a likelihood of occurrence is assigned.

 

Finally, the Bank calculates ECL by applying the alternative scenarios on a weighted basis, which are updated at least on a quarterly basis in each calendar quarter.

 

The value of the macroeconomic variables used in calculating the forward-looking adjustment is restricted to econometric model calculations and the estimates of the independent consultant in relation to those variables. However, in line with the “Guidance on credit risk and accounting for expected credit losses” of the Basel Banking Supervision Committee, the Bank applies its own criterion based on experience in order to consider reasonable and sustainable prospective information in due manner (including macroeconomic factors) and, as applicable, to determine the proper level of value corrections.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The following table shows the estimated values for the main macroeconomic variables used in the models for each scenario (base case, alternative 1 and alternative 2), with the assigned probability of occurrence to each scenario:

 

Key Drivers   ECL Scenario   Assigned probabilities     2025     2026     2027  
          %       %       %       %  
  Base case     65       5.00       4.99       3.04  
GDP growth %   Alternative 1     30       2.52       3.49       4.48  
  Alternative 2     5       0.48       2.01       4.51  
                                     
  Base case     65       68.25       42.00       28.00  
Interest rates %   Alternative 1     30       64.75       54.25       35.00  
  Alternative 2     5       92.75       64.75       49.00  
                                     

 

44.1.3 Forward-looking allowances based on expert credit judgment

 

Adjustment for expectations of increased risk due to the change in economic policy

 

As of December 31, 2023, the Bank decided to record an allowance with expert criteria for 23,906,383, based on the estimation of the impact that a change in the economic regime proposed by the new authorities of the National Government, who took office on December 10, 2023, would have on the ECL. This provision was used throughout the 2024 fiscal year as the update of the prospective scenarios, the effective deterioration of certain receivables, and the recalibration of model parameters captured the deterioration expected at the end of the previous fiscal year.

 

44.1.4 Portfolio quality

 

The Bank discloses in Exhibit B “Classification of loans and other financing by situation and collateral received” in these consolidated Financial Statements, a breakdown of loans and other financing by classification levels and collateral received.

 

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

 

    12/31/2024  
    Delinquent, performing (in days)  
Portfolio Type   0 to 31   From 32 to
90
  From 91 to
180
  From 181 to 
360
  Over 360  
Commercial loans     99.9 %   0.1 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %
Commercial loans comparable to consumer     99.8 %   0.2 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %
Consumer loans     100.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %
Total   99.9 % 0.1 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 %

 

    12/31/2023  
    Delinquent, performing (in days)  
Portfolio Type   0 to 31   From 32 to
90
  From 91 to
180
  From 181 to
360
  Over 360  
Commercial loans     100.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %
Commercial loans comparable to consumer     99.8 %   0.2 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %
Consumer loans     100.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %
Total   99.9 % 0.1 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 %

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The following table shows the loans and other financing portfolio under credit risk by industry sector, classified by risk stage and identifying the expected loss calculated under individual or collective basis:

 

    1     2          
    Collective       Individual       Collective       Individual     3     12/31/2024  
Loans and other financing     4,193,694,008       1,493,279,244       156,267,208       15,149,753       66,625,209       5,925,015,422  
Non-financial public sector     1,032,646       68,902,751       1,182                       69,936,579  
Other financial entities     352,214       61,972,570       837,346                       63,162,130  
Non-financial private sector     4,192,309,148       1,362,403,923       155,428,680       15,149,753       66,625,209       5,791,916,713  
Individuals     2,294,693,299       58,257,442       82,734,914               35,760,357       2,471,446,012  
Manufacturing industry     259,538,793       432,008,230       6,583,345       3,051,684       3,966,154       705,148,206  
Agricultural and cattle industry     520,909,102       190,609,384       32,811,212               9,790,624       754,120,322  
Services     532,362,555       97,999,619       16,633,596               8,776,339       655,772,109  
Commercial activities     435,453,750       188,847,462       12,716,400       12,098,069       7,253,421       656,369,102  
Exploration of mines and quarries     26,724,671       172,652,533       794,278               103,300       200,274,782  
Financial intermediation     20,523,029       148,084,584       157,795               43,586       168,808,994  
Construction activities     79,813,573       42,173,354       2,606,340               674,351       125,267,618  
Electricity supply and gas     4,276,450       31,473,889       53,173               8,663       35,812,175  
Public administration     16,811,277               326,342               248,366       17,385,985  
Water supply and public sanitation     1,202,649       297,426       11,285               48       1,511,408  

 

    1     2              
  Collective     Individual     Collective     Individual     3     12/31/2023  
Loans and other financing     2,986,182,196       886,073,325       140,030,545       54,043,019       43,538,327       4,109,867,412  
Non-financial public sector     1,077,982       9,192,043       982               315       10,271,322  
Other financial entities     8,864,913       12,874,997       10,971                       21,750,881  
Non-financial private sector     2,976,239,301       864,006,285       140,018,592       54,043,019       43,538,012       4,077,845,209  
Individuals     1,341,542,428       67,752,159       57,233,105       7,791       19,362,581       1,485,898,064  
Manufacturing Industry     199,094,673       215,121,610       12,987,061       15,044,703       910,812       443,158,859  
Agricultural and cattle industry     464,392,695       158,063,407       22,398,712       7,813,461       13,268,950       665,937,225  
Services     351,549,249       40,167,753       23,156,771               2,571,873       417,445,646  
Commercial activities     419,316,160       169,993,661       15,399,958       4,535,775       4,707,198       613,952,752  
Exploration of mines and quarries     56,792,906       63,335,329       994,139               1,595,310       122,717,684  
Financial intermediation     44,365,631       98,211,771       678,305               119,025       143,374,732  
Construction activities     53,177,301       43,717,259       6,497,183               916,238       104,307,981  
Electricity supply and gas     33,443,021       7,643,336       227,702       26,641,289       7,193       67,962,541  
Public administration     12,003,845               432,405               76,744       12,512,994  
Water supply and public sanitation     561,392               13,251               2,088       576,731  

 

44.1.5 Collateral and other credit improvements

 

· Guarantees received for the entire portfolio

 

The following table shows the amounts of guarantees received for the entire portfolio as of December 31, 2024.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

          Fair value of collateral                    
Class of financial
instrument
  Maximum exposure to credit risk     Pledges on time deposits     Deferred payment checks     Mortgage on real property     Pledges on vehicles and machinery     Pledges on personal property     Other     Total collateral     Net exposure     Associated ECL  
Loans and other financing     5,925,015,422       9,239,133       251,840,134       197,696,554       123,569,899       5,835,392       1,230,433,637       1,818,614,749       4,106,400,673       123,335,912  
Loans commitment     4,255,518,020       7,750,868             4,964,604       931       1,647,108       48,368,958       62,732,469       4,192,785,551       7,865,203  
Other financial assets     502,259,375                                                           502,259,375       279,916  
Other debt Securities at amortized cost     7,643,207                                                           7,643,207       5,816  
Total     10,690,436,024       16,990,001       251,840,134       202,661,158       123,570,830       7,482,500       1,278,802,595       1,881,347,218       8,809,088,806       131,486,847  

 

· Guarantees received for the portfolio in Stage 3

 

The following table shows the amounts of guarantees for the portfolio in Stage 3 as of December 31, 2024.

 

          Fair value of collateral                    
Class of financial
instrument
  Maximum exposure to credit risk     Pledges on time deposits     Deferred payment checks     Mortgage on real property     Pledges on vehicles and machinery     Pledges on personal property     Other     Total collateral     Net exposure     Associated ECL  
Loans and other financing     66,625,209       170,608       1,495,077       5,176,685                   9,799,643       16,642,013       49,983,196       48,547,165  
Loans commitment     62,785                                                             62,785          
Total     66,687,994       170,608       1,495,077       5,176,685                       9,799,643       16,642,013       50,045,981       48,547,165  

 

· Guarantees received for the entire portfolio

 

The following table shows the amounts of guarantees received for the entire portfolio as of December 31, 2023.

 

          Fair value of collateral                    
Class of financial
instrument
  Maximum exposure to credit risk     Pledges on time deposits     Deferred payment checks     Mortgage on real property     Pledges on vehicles and machinery     Pledges on personal property     Other     Total collateral     Net exposure     Associated ECL  
Loans and other financing     4,109,867,412       85,681,201       201,194,995       254,607,051       112,275,475       56,138,316       762,082,531       1,471,979,569       2,637,887,843       116,825,353  
Loans commitment     3,583,843,086       29,783,307             5,100,238       16,219       15,113,238       207,682,141       257,695,143       3,326,147,943       4,588,756  
Other financial assets     382,361,722                                       23,120,245       23,120,245       359,241,477       1,296,294  
Other debt Securities at amortized cost     23,922,413                                                           23,922,413       26,154  
Total     8,099,994,633       115,464,508       201,194,995       259,707,289       112,291,694       71,251,554       992,884,917       1,752,794,957       6,347,199,676       122,736,557  

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

· Guarantees received for the portfolio in Stage 3

 

The following table shows the amounts of guarantees for the portfolio in Stage 3 as of December 31, 2023.

 

          Fair value of collateral                    
Class of financial instrument   Maximum exposure to credit risk     Pledges on time
deposits
  Deferred payment checks     Mortgage on real property     Pledges on vehicles and machinery     Pledges on personal property     Other     Total collateral     Net exposure     Associated ECL  
Loans and other financing     43,538,327             1,209       8,678,109       358,888       1,214,618       7,005,284       17,258,108       26,280,219       33,783,313  
Total     43,538,327           1,209       8,678,109       358,888       1,214,618       7,005,284       17,258,108       26,280,219       33,783,313  

 

Credit Risk

 

Different methodologies are used to calculate economic capital for Credit Risk, depending on the size of the credit exposure.

 

In those exposures considered significant, the economic capital is calculated through a Montecarlo Simulation Process and allocated using the Covariance Methodology.

 

The Montecarlo Simulation Process consists in generation of different losses scenarios. Each scenario represents a possible value of loss distribution. Calculating the difference between 99.9% percentile –unexpected loss– and the average value –expected loss– of such distribution, the economic capital is obtained.

 

For each scenario, the following parameters -exogenous to the simulation model- are taken as given: parameters of probability of default (“probability of default” or PD), loss given default (“loss given default” or LGD) and exposure values (“exposure at default” or EAD).

 

Additionally, a factor is incorporated –amplification or contraction of the debtor's individual PD– that reflects the volatility of defaults by clients in a certain sector of activity (combination of economic activity and/or geographical area where activity is carried out) and the correlation between defaults of clients from different sectors of activity.

 

The advantage of this methodology is that it incorporates the effect of the concentration of exposures at the debtor level and at the portfolio level.

 

In those exposures considered not significant, the economic capital requirement is obtained using the Vasicek Model, as present in the final Basel II (2004) document.

 

In the case of significant wholesale exposures, the Economic Capital by credit risk of each exposure can be decomposed into three risk factors inherent to each exposure:

 

· Economic Capital by individual concentration risk: refers to the exacerbation in the magnitude of economic capital derived from the existence of concentration in terms of exposure to a particular client.

 

· Economic Capital by risk of sectoral concentration: represents the exacerbation in the magnitude of economic capital generated from the existence of concentration of exposures in the same sector of economic activity.

 

· Economic Capital by systemic risk: fraction of capital that would be obtained if the portfolio is diversified both at the sectoral and individual level. It represents non-diversifiable risk.

 

The Economic Capital by individual concentration risk is defined as the quotient between the variance of the client's simulated loss and the variance of the total simulated loss.

 

The Economic Capital by sector concentration risk represents the exacerbation in the magnitude of the covariance between the loss of a certain client and the loss of the portfolio due to not having a diversified portfolio and is expressed as a proportion with respect to the variance of the total loss.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Finally, the Economic Capital by systemic risk is calculated as the remaining capital once the individual concentration risk and sector risk components have been subtracted.

 

Additionally, a concentration surcharge is considered for non-significant retail and wholesale positions that is supported by Vasicek's formulations. The individual concentration surcharge is calculated as an additional amount on the capital requirements of the aforementioned positions using a coefficient ∝ that, depending on the Herfindahl index (HHI) of the same portfolio and the probability of default (PD) of the accredited entities that form it, takes a certain value.

 

Counterparty Risk

 

To calculate the Economic Capital by Counterparty Credit Risk, the simulation model described in the preceding section is applied.

 

For this risk, it is necessary to define the EAD of each type of operation. This parameter is necessary for the calculation of the Capital to be allocated. The EAD value is calculated following the current Minimum Capital regulations. The products considered for this calculation are the following

 

- Spot transactions pending settlement

- Futures and Forwards

- Active and passive repurchase agreements

 

Once the EADs associated with the operations that generate Counterparty Risk are obtained, these values are added at the client level and added to the EADs at the client level generated by traditional credit operations. This vector of EADs at the client level is what is considered for the calculation of Economic Capital by Credit Risk.

 

Securitization Risk

 

The debt securities represent collection rights on the assets of the trust, under the conditions established in the prospectus and/or constitutive contract. There may be different types of debt securities with different collection preferences and conditions.

 

A debt security generates exposure to Credit Risk and exposure to Interest Rate Risk, in the same way as a traditional credit operation does. The calculation and allocation methodologies of Economic Capital for this type of operations, it consists of including operations within the portfolios for which Economic Capital by Credit Risk and Interest Rate Risk are calculated and allocating a portion of the capital calculated based on the incidence of the potential losses that such operations could generate in the total losses of the portfolio.

 

44.2 Liquidity Risk

 

The liquidity risk is defined as the possibility that the Bank may not be able to comply with expected and unexpected current and future cash flows effectively, as well as guarantees, without affecting daily transactions or its financial position.

 

In addition, the market liquidity risk refers to the risk that the Bank may not be able to clear or delete a position at market price:

 

· because the assets involved have no sufficient secondary market; or

· due to market variations.

 

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

 

In order to reduce the liquidity risk, the Bank has been established a policy with the following main aspects:

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Liabilities: to minimize the unintended effects of illiquidity, deriving from the possible withdrawal of deposits and the repayment of interbank loans taken, the Bank:

 

- Seeks the proper diversification of financing sources to enable the constant availability of funds and fulfill institutional obligations within a market variability environment.

 

- Gives priority to attracting retail deposits to have an atomized deposit portfolio and lower risks in relation to material withdrawals concentrated in a few depositors.

 

- Does not depend excessively on obtaining repo transactions and interfinancial loans as a permanent funding source.

 

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

 

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

 

In the event of a liquidity crisis, the Bank has a contingency plan with different actions, like as follows:

 

· Financing through call banking and repo agreements with the BCRA.

· Spot sale of securities government portfolio.
· Limit credit assistance to private sector.
· Increase deposit rates in order to capture deposits.

 

The following table shows the liquidity ratios during the fiscal years 2024 and 2023, which arise from dividing net liquid assets, made up of cash and cash equivalents, by total deposits.

 

    2024     2023  
December, 31     79.37 %     109.94 %
Average     95.99 %     97.50 %
Max     112.28 %     109.94 %
Min     79.37 %     92.56 %

 

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

 

44.3 Market Risk

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

The method consists in creating return or price scenarios concerning an asset through the generation of random numbers. This is based on the selection of a stochastic model describing the performance of prices for each asset with the resulting specification of certain parameters required for calculation purposes. The model used is the geometric Brownian motion.

 

Once all “n” potential scenarios are obtained for valued positions, the P&L vector must be calculated as the difference between the estimated value of the future portfolio and its value upon calculation. Then profit and loss will be placed in order to obtain the value at risk according to the 99% percentage applied.

 

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

 

44.4 Interest Rate Risk

 

The interest rate risk is defined as the possibility that changes occur in the Bank's financial condition as a result of adverse interest rate fluctuations with a negative impact on the Shareholders’ equity and profit or loss.

 

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

 

The Bank monitors the net present value of its assets, liabilities and off balance sheet items, upon certain disturbance scenarios and interest rate stress through Montecarlo simulation techniques.

 

For this purpose, the maximum potential loss is determined considering a temporal line of three months and 99% confidence level interval.

 

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

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank’s economic capital by type of risk is as follows:

 

Economic capital (EC – in millions)   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Interest rate risk     186,147       64,212  
Currency exchange rate risk     79,837       50,338  
Price risk     29,492       33,028  

 

44.5 Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

 

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

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

The Bank’s open position, stated in Argentine pesos by currency, is disclosed in exhibit L “Foreign currency balances” to these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

44.6 Operational Risk

 

Operational risk is defined as the risk of loss arising from the inadequacy or failure of internal processes, human errors or system failures, or those originated by external events, regardless of whether its impact results in economic loss or not.

 

This definition includes the Legal Risk but excludes the Strategic Risk and Reputational Risk.

 

Within such framework, the legal risk comprises the exposure to penalties, sanctions or other economic consequences or results for failure to comply with any rule or regulation or contractual obligation. It also arises as a consequence of failures in contracts and transactions resulting from malicious actions, negligence, or unintentional acts that affect the formalization or execution of contracts."

 

On the other hand, the Bank implemented an operational risk management system that meets the guidelines and provisions established by the BCRA in its Communiqué “A” 5398, as amended.

 

The operating risk management system is formed by:

 

· Organizational structure: the Bank has a Non-Financial Risk Management Department that is in charge of managing operational risk and a Risk Management Committee.

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

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

· Computer Systems: the Bank has computer systems that allow managing all Operational and Technology Risks.

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

· Information systems to measure risks: the Non-Financial Risk Management Department generates and sends, on a regular basis, reports to the Board of Directors, the Risk Management Committee and the Senior Management. With such reports the Risk Management Department communicates the results of the follow-up of the management of the main risks to which the Bank is exposed.

 

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

 

The Bank has a methodology for Economic Capital calculation for operational risk.

 

The Economic Capital for operational risk will arise from a simulation engine, which will produce a distribution of total losses for operational risk.

 

In this manner, the Economic Capital can be arrived at, which is calculated from the resulting difference between the Maximum Loss (associated with a 99.9% confidence level) and distribute the accounting provisions established for the purpose of covering certain operational risks.

 

Taking into account that the Holding Period is the time it takes to change the risk profile of the portfolio, in the case of Operational Risk this concept is very variable, since it depends on each risk (for example, it does not take the same in taking out insurance than in improving processes to avoid fraud by third parties with retirees). In this sense, one year will be taken as the evaluation period, respecting normal market practice.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Furthermore, this methodology contemplates the allocation of economic capital to different risks, considering the concentration effect of processes in one or more suppliers.

 

The capital calculation under this methodology contemplates:

 

- Analyze the inputs to be used in the simulation engine:

 

- Event database

- Self-assessment questionnaire

 

It should be noted that the event base and the self-assessment questionnaires represent empirical information (objective and subjective, respectively), and therefore, for the purposes of building the simulation engine, they must be re-expressed in theoretical terms (distributions of probability) that allow these simulations to be carried out.

 

- Make a credibility analysis with the objective of combining the information from the event base with the self-assessment questionnaires.

 

The basic idea of the model is to combine information of different natures: objective and subjective. The more reliable the objective source information is, the greater its weighting will be, to the detriment of subjective source information.

 

- Build a simulation engine that allows generating the distribution of total losses from operational risk.

 

The combined parameters are obtained from different bases. These parameters allow generating a simulation process of total losses.

 

The methodology for calculating economic capital for Operational Risk is supported by a methodological document.

 

45. CHANGES IN THE ARGENTINE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL MARKETS

 

In the last years, the argentine financial market has observed a prolonged period of volatility in the prices of public and private financial instruments, including a significant increase of country risk, the strong devaluation of the argentine peso, the acceleration of the inflation rate (see Note 3. section "unit of measurement") and the rising interest rates.

 

On December 10, 2023, the new authorities of the argentine National Government took office and issued a series of emergency measures within the framework of an economic policy proposal that, among its main objectives, pursues the elimination of the fiscal deficit on the basis of reducing primary public spending of both the Nation and the Provinces, and the resizing of the Federal Government’s structure, eliminating subsidies and transfers.

 

As soon as the new administration took office, it adopted measures aimed at normalizing the exchange and financial markets. On the one hand, the devaluation of the peso in the official exchange market -used mainly for foreign trade- close to 55%, together with a complete reconsideration of monetary and fiscal policies, has allowed to begin to reverse the gap between the values of currencies in the official and free exchange markets (stock market operations) from its maximum of 200% during the last quarter of 2023 to the recent levels of 11%.

 

On the other hand, the National Government and the BCRA reformulated monetary and financial policies to drastically reduce the known as quasi-fiscal deficit. The debt exchange of the BCRA with the banks, including puts on government securities held by financial institutions, and their transfer to the National Treasury, together with the fiscal cash surplus obtained by the Nation and the renewal of the debt services denominated in pesos, allowed to significantly absorb the excess of money in the economy and, in this way, reduce both inflation (8% during the fourth quarter of 2024) and nominal interest rates.

 

In relation to national public debt, various voluntary exchanges at local level and the agreements reached regarding commitments with the Paris Club and the International Monetary Fund, allowed the country to avoid arrears and the BCRA to advance in the normalization of foreign commercial debt and, more recently, to accumulate international reserves from the external trade surplus and the Assets Regularization Regime contemplated in Law 27743.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

On a broader level, the National Government's program includes reforms to both the economic framework and other areas of government work. On December 20, 2023, through Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 70/2023, a significant number of reforms were established in a large number of areas, some of which were challenged in the Justice by the affected sectors, presenting protections and unconstitutionality requests to stop their application. Subsequently, part of what was challenged was incorporated into other initiatives that were approved by Congress and promulgated by the National Executive Branch. On July 8, 2024, Law No. 27742 was published in the Official Gazette and promulgated by the National Executive Branch through Decree No. 592/2024 and includes among its points delegation of powers to the National Executive Branch, tax, labor and social security reforms, among others. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements, the aforementioned law is in process of being regulated.

 

Although the argentine macroeconomic and financial environment has evolved favorably in the last months, a certain slowness and heterogeneity in the recovery of the activity level in the country and a relatively uncertain international context, require permanent monitoring of the situation by the Bank's Management in order to identify those issues that may impact its patrimonial and financial position, which may be appropriate to reflect in the Financial Statements of future periods.

 

46. EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

No other significant events occurred between the end of the fiscal year and the issuance of these consolidated Financial Statements that may materially affect the financial position or the profit and loss for the fiscal year, not disclosed in these consolidated Financial Statements.

 

47. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

These consolidated Financial Statements are presented in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA, as mentioned in Note 3. These accounting standards may not conform to accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

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Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT A
 
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31,2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Holdings   Position  
            12/31/2024   12/31/2023     12/31/2024  
                  Fair                 Position              
            Fair     value     Book     Book     without           Final  
Name     Identification     Value     level     amounts     amounts     options     Options     position  
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                                                  
                                                   
-  Local                                                  
Government securities                                                  
Argentine government Treasury bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2025     9244           1     413,688,814           413,688,814           413,688,814  
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjustable by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025     9180           1     125,482,034     626,057     126,139,860           126,139,860  
Argentine Republic Dollar Bonds step up – Maturity: 09-07-2035     81088           1     23,291,954     2,064,671     23,291,954           23,291,954  
Argentine government Treasury bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 12-15-2027     9250           1     22,348,055           22,348,055           22,348,055  
Argentine government Treasury bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 12-15-2026     9249           1     18,106,173           18,106,173           18,106,173  
Argentine government Treasury bills capitalizable in pesos – Maturity: 08-15-2025     9308           1     17,636,614           17,636,614           17,636,614  
Argentine government Treasury bills capitalizable in pesos - Maturity 03-31-2025     9256           1     14,517,787           14,587,950           14,587,950  
Argentine Republic Dollar Bonds step up – Maturity: 09-07-2041     81092           1     14,369,263     2,704,994     14,369,263           14,369,263  
Treasury Bills of the Province of Neuquén S01 C01 – Maturity: 04-19-2026     42753           2     10,738,000     19,965,096     10,738,000           10,738,000  
Argentine government Treasury bonds capitalizable in pesos – Maturity: 02-13-2026     9314           1     9,060,602           9,060,602           9,060,602  
Other                       112,447,222     3,706,330,509     119,805,422     (17,973,945   101,831,477  
                                                   
Subtotal local government securities (1)                       781,686,518     3,731,691,327     789,772,707     (17,973,945   771,798,762  
Private securities                                                  
Corporate bonds YPF SA C025 - Maturity: 02-13-2026     57118           2     10,524,314     22,274,000     10,524,314           10,524,314  
Corporate bonds Genneia SA C031 - Maturity: 09-02-2027     96105           1     3,746,255     6,381,042     3,746,255           3,746,255  
Corporate bonds Telecom Argentina SA C005 – Maturity: 08-06-2025     83785           1     3,539,868           3,539,868           3,539,868  
Corporate bonds Coemision Gemsa and CTR C021 - Maturity: 04-17-2025     56981           1     2,924,998     3,789,091     2,924,998           2,924,998  
Fiduciary Debt Securities Confibono Financial Trust     80014           3     2,632,564           2,632,564           2,632,564  
Corporate bonds YPF SA C043 – Maturity: 03-08-2027     84023           1     2,308,739           2,308,739           2,308,739  
Corporate bonds Pan American Energy LLC C033 – Maturity: 07-04-2027     57878           1     1,996,800           1,996,800           1,996,800  
Corporate bonds Telecom Argentina SA C10 – Maturity: 06-10-2025     55827           1     1,988,096           1,988,096           1,988,096  
Corporate bonds John Deere Credit Cía. Financiera SA C013 Maturity: 01-04-2026     57873           1     1,959,985           1,959,985           1,959,985  
Corporate bonds Pampa Energía SA CL. I – Maturity: 01-24-2027     91977           2     1,905,010     7,602,893     1,905,010           1,905,010  
Other                       26,673,155     31,360,398     26,673,155           26,673,155  
                                                   
Subtotal local private securities (1)                       60,199,784     71,407,424     60,199,784           60,199,784  

 

(1) In March and June 2023, the Bank entered into voluntary debt exchange under the terms of section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The securities involved in such exchange transactions were as follows:

 

· Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a face value of 1,145,882,575.

· Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency – Maturity: 07-21-2023 (TDL23) for a face value of 344,498,105.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-31-2023 (S31Y3) for a face value of 295,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-28-2023 (S28A3) for a face value of 210,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-31-2023 (S31M3) for a face value of 200,000,000.

· Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a face value of 159,305,395.

· Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency – Maturity: 09-29-2023 (TDS23) for a face value of 120,244,752.

· Argentine government Treasury bonds tied to the US dollar - Maturity: 07-31-2023 (T2V3) for a face value of 3,000,000.

 

Additionally, with almost all the instruments received, the Bank acquired put options with the BCRA. These options give the Bank the opportunity to sell (put option) the underlying asset at a value determined by the applicable BCRA regulations. In this transaction, the options can be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument. Considering the terms and conditions of these put options established by the BCRA, they are considered "out of the money" with a fair value equal to zero. As of December 31, 2024, all the options were exercised. As of December 31, 2023, the notional value of these options was 2,435,250,848.

 

In addition, in August 2024, the Bank entered again into voluntary debt exchange under the terms of section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The security involved in such exchange transaction was as follows:

 

· Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025 (T2X5) for a face value of 2,000,000,000.

 

During July 2023, the Bank decided to enter into an exchange of the following instrument: Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 US dollars 4% class 3 - Maturity: 09-08-2023 (AER3D) for a total face value of 4,555,434.

 

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Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31,2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

      Holdings   Position  
          12/31/2024   12/31/2023     12/31/2024  
                Fair                 Position              
          Fair     value     Book     Book     without           Final  
Name   Identification     Value     level     amounts     amounts     options     Options     position  
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (continued)                                                
                                                 
-  Foreign                                                
Government securities                                                
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 03-20-2025               1     1,023,272           1,023,272           1,023,272  
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 02-04-2025               1     83,837           83,837           83,837  
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 06-27-2024               1           7,290,477                    
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 10-31-2024               1           5,077,422                    
                                                 
Subtotal foreign government securities                     1,107,109     12,367,899     1,107,109           1,107,109  
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                     842,993,411     3,815,466,650     851,079,600     (17,973,945   833,105,655  
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                                                
                                                 
Measured at fair value through OCI                                                
-  Local                                                
Government securities                                                
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025   9180           1     361,931,363     428,113,929     361,931,363           361,931,363  
Argentine government US dollar step-up bonds - Maturity: 07-09-2030   5921           1     9,482,096     8,181,938     9,482,096           9,482,096  
Argentine government US dollar bonds 1% - Maturity: 07-09-2029   5927           1     767,899     613,316     767,899           767,899  
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 3.75% - Maturity: 04-14-2024   9178                       92,942,491                    
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos BADLAR x0.7 - Maturity: 11-23-2027   9166                       5,657,479                    
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 10-14-2024   9179                       4,792,324                    
                                                 
Subtotal local government securities (2)                     372,181,358     540,301,477     372,181,358           372,181,358  

 

(2) In January and March 2023, the Bank entered into voluntary debt exchange under the terms of section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The securities involved in such exchange transactions were as follows:

 

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 02-17-2023 (X17F3) for a face value of 20,900,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-28-2023 (S28F3) for a face value of 12,893,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 01-20-2023 (X20E3) for a face value of 290,000,000.

 

Additionally, as mentioned in Note 5, during March 2023, the following securities entered into the exchange:

 

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 06-30-2023 (S3OJ3) for a face value of 26,640,975,851.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a face value of 4,516,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a face value of 1,759,369,713.

 

With almost all of the instruments received, the Bank acquired put options with the BCRA. These options give the Bank the opportunity to sell (put option) the underlying asset at a value determined by the applicable BCRA regulations. In this transaction, the options can be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument. Considering the terms and conditions of these put options established by the BCRA, they are considered "out of the money" with a fair value equal to zero.

 

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Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31,2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Holdings   Position  
        12/31/2024   12/31/2023   12/31/2024  
          Fair         Position          
        Fair value   Book   Book   without       Final  
Name   Identification   Value   level   amounts   amounts   options   Options   position  
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (continued)                                                  
                                                   
-  Foreign                                                  
Government securities                                                  
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 01-16-2025                 1     27,831,316           27,831,316           27,831,316  
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 01-02-2025                 1     20,647,700           20,647,700           20,647,700  
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 01-14-2025                 1     18,043,363           18,043,363           18,043,363  
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 01-18-2024                             68,517,681                    
US Treasury bills – Maturity: 01-11-2024                             26,374,176                    
                                                   
Subtotal foreign government securities                       66,522,379     94,891,857     66,522,379           66,522,379  
Total other debt securities measured at fair value through OCI                       438,703,737     635,193,334     438,703,737           438,703,737  
                                                   
Measured at amortized cost                                                  
-  Local                                                  
Government securities                                                  
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2027     9241     2,282,247,204     1     2,435,440,396           2,457,529,859     (2,286,308,790 )   171,221,069  
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 08-23-2025     9196     168,340,000     1     171,404,610     97,916,589     171,404,610           171,404,610  
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos - Maturity: 05-23-2027     9132     35,337,120     2     35,419,626     76,809,027     35,419,626           35,419,626  
Debt securities of the Province of Buenos Aires variable rate – Maturity: 05-12-2027     42868     10,700,000     1     10,653,551           10,653,551           10,653,551  
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos BADLAR x0.7 - Maturity: 11-23-2027     9166     8,184,061     2     8,201,432     30,664,378     8,201,432           8,201,432  
Debt securities of the Province of Córdoba in pesos CL.4 – Maturity: 05-12-2027     42876     7,271,600     2     7,188,560           7,188,560           7,188,560  
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033     45696     4,706,869     1     5,925,895     3,255,823     5,925,895           5,925,895  
Letters of the Municipality of Córdoba Series L – Maturity: 03-16-2025     42808     3,106,095     2     3,038,915           3,038,915           3,038,915  
Public Title of the municipality of Córdoba S01 – Maturity: 09-09-2026     42850     2,603,384     2     2,607,882           2,607,882           2,607,882  
BADLAR bonds of the municipality of Rosario – Maturity: 05-07-2026     42836     248,606     2     249,908           249,908           249,908  
Other                             545,535                    
                                                   
Subtotal local government securities                       2,680,130,775     209,191,352     2,702,220,238     (2,286,308,790 )   415,911,448  
                                                   
BCRA bills                                                  
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 10-03-2024                             22,007,277                    
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 11-18-2024                             15,845,244                    
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 10-19-2024                             8,802,914                    
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 11-15-2024                             7,218,390                    
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 08-06-2024                             4,929,631                    
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 08-08-2024                             4,225,398                    
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 11-13-2024                             3,697,224                    
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 11-20-2024                             3,169,049                    
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 10-18-2024                             1,760,582                    
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate - Maturity: 08-03-2024                             352,117                    
                                                   
Subtotal BCRA bills                             72,007,826                    

 

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EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31,2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Holdings   Position  
        12/31/2024   12/31/2023   12/31/2024  
            Fair           Position          
      Fair   value   Book   Book   without       Final  
Name   Identification   Value   level   amounts   amounts   Options   Options   position  
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (continued)                                              
                                               
Private securities                                              
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C20 - Maturity: 07-20-2025 (3)     57081     4,204,154     1     3,291,441     5,616,457   3,291,441         3,291,441  
Corporate bonds Vista Oil y Gas Argentina SAU C15 -Maturity: 01-20-2025 (3)     56637     3,182,419     2     2,807,679     4,779,528   2,807,679         2,807,679  
Fiduciary Debt Securities Financial Trust Red Surcos S033 CL.A – Maturity: 05-07-2025           775,074     2     787,300         787,300         787,300  
Fiduciary Debt Securities Secubono Financial Trust S237 CL.A – Maturity: 07-28-2025     58318     506,740     2     504,278         504,278         504,278  
Corporate bonds SME Liliana SRL Guaranteed S01 – Maturity: 04-18-2025     57457     242,787     2     229,360     914,764   229,360         229,360  
Fiduciary Debt Securities Financial Trust Payway Collection Acel S01 CL.B – Maturity: 04-15-2025     57771     18,290     2     17,333         17,333         17,333  
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C13 - Maturity: 08-08-2024 (3)     56207                       5,181,048                
Corporate bonds Volkswagen Financial Services C010 – Maturity: 10-12-2024     57447                       4,189,179                
Corporate bonds MSU SA C06 – Maturity: 11-02-2024     56530                       1,767,156                
Fiduciary debt securities Confibono Financial Trust S73 Class A - Maturity: 05-20-2024     57520                       1,033,125                
Other                             415,002                
                                               
Subtotal local private securities                       7,637,391     23,896,259   7,637,391         7,637,391  
Total Other debt securities measured at amortized cost (4)                       2,687,768,166     305,095,437   2,709,857,629   (2,286,308,790 )   423,548,839  
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                       3,126,471,903     940,288,771   3,148,561,366   (2,286,308,790 )   862,252,576  
                                               
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                                              
Measured at fair value through profit or loss                                              
-  Local                                              
Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA                 3     5,151,280     3,635,456   5,151,280         5,151,280  
Matba Rofex SA     30023           1     1,853,561     1,774,680   1,853,561         1,853,561  
C.O.E.L.S.A                 3     952,842     527,911   952,842         952,842  
Sedesa                 3     136,485     81,961   136,485         136,485  
AC Inversora SA                 3     134,368     85,324   134,368         134,368  
Mercado a Término Rosario SA                 3     151,368     97,945   151,368         151,368  
Provincanje SA                 3     15,290     33,296   15,290         15,290  
Tienda Campo Simple SA                 3     8,613         8,613         8,613  
Pampa Energía SA     457           1     6,826     6,894   6,826         6,826  
Argencontrol SA                 3     4,388     1,864   4,388         4,388  
Other                       447     4,121   447         447  
                                               
Subtotal local                       8,415,468     6,249,452   8,415,468         8,415,468  

 

(3) Fair value obtained from the use of quotes in pesos.

(4) As of December 31, 2024, the Bank maintains put options with the BCRA on government securities with a total notional value of 2,286,308,790.

 

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EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31,2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Holdings   Position  
        12/31/2024   12/31/2023   12/31/2024  
            Fair           Position          
        Fair   value   Book   Book   without       Final  
Name   Identification   Value   level   amounts   amounts   options   Options   position  
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS (continued)                                                  
                                                   
-  Foreign                                                  
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA     80033           1     268,229     318,118     268,229           268,229  
Sociedad de Telecomunicaciones Financieras Interbancarias Mundiales     80034           3     37,313     56,884     37,313           37,313  
Cedear Vista Oil & Gas     8527                       273,126                    
Cedear Pepsico     8146                       88,616                    
Cedear Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.     8476                       12,380                    
                                                   
Subtotal foreign                       305,542     749,124     305,542           305,542  
Total measured at fair value through profit or loss                       8,721,010     6,998,576     8,721,010           8,721,010  
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                       8,721,010     6,998,576     8,721,010           8,721,010  
TOTAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES                       3,978,186,324     4,762,753,997     4,008,361,976     (2,304,282,735 )   1,704,079,241  

 

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EXHIBIT B
 
 
CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

COMMERCIAL   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
In normal situation     1,745,044,947       1,948,120,162  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral     88,590,489       149,444,725  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     160,957,821       188,888,617  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     1,495,496,637       1,609,786,820  
                 
Subject to special monitoring     3,051,684          
In observation                
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     3,051,684          
                 
Troubled             10,365,556  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral             7,937,735  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral             2,427,821  
                 
With high risk of insolvency     5,165,530       8,655,879  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral             706,538  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     4,582,710       5,906,753  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     582,820       2,042,588  
                 
Irrecoverable     10,349,650       4,732,820  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     4,655,113          
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     5,694,537       4,732,820  
Subtotal commercial     1,763,611,811       1,971,874,417  

 

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Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Performing     4,318,755,230       2,696,773,300  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral     329,913,143       200,614,058  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     247,551,479       164,447,916  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     3,741,290,608       2,331,711,326  
                 
Low risk     48,206,796       22,793,976  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral     932,904       553,742  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     3,032,659       587,095  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     44,241,233       21,653,139  
                 
Low risk - in special treatment     453,572       168,804  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     453,572       168,804  
                 
Medium risk     32,971,162       15,287,474  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral     168,960       290,701  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     658,509       346,307  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     32,143,693       14,650,466  
                 
High risk     22,704,096       14,661,742  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral     229,321       417,965  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     149,397       196,699  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     22,325,378       14,047,078  
                 
Irrecoverable     8,004,555       7,248,929  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral     2,700       7,363  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     495,717       754,052  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     7,506,138       6,487,514  
                 
Subtotal consumer and mortgage     4,431,095,411       2,756,934,225  
Total     6,194,707,222       4,728,808,642  

 

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EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual figures as established by the BCRA. The conciliation with the consolidated Statements of financial position is listed below.

 

    12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Loans and other financing     5,801,679,510       3,993,042,059  
Added:                
Allowances for loans and other financing     123,335,912       116,825,353  
Adjustment amortized cost and fair value     15,465,059       32,222,724  
Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost     1,310,610       1,448,430  
Corporate bonds     6,332,597       22,473,671  
Subtract:                
Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value     (2,001,313 )     (1,430,156 )
Loans to employees             (4,286,521 )
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities     248,584,847       568,513,082  
Total computable items     6,194,707,222       4,728,808,642  

 

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EXHIBIT C
 
 
CONSOLIDATED CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
  Cut off     % of total     Cut off     % of total  
Number of customers   balance     portfolio     balance     portfolio  
10 largest customers     518,033,113       8.36       467,111,600       9.88  
50 next largest customers     544,975,575       8.80       643,917,360       13.62  
100 next largest customers     317,215,473       5.12       374,283,303       7.91  
Other customers     4,814,483,061       77.72       3,243,496,379       68.59  
Total (1)     6,194,707,222       100.00       4,728,808,642       100.00  

 

(1) See reconciliation in Exhibit B.

 

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EXHIBIT D
 
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Remaining terms to maturity      
            Over 1   Over 3   Over 6   Over 12          
            month and   months and   months and   months and          
        Up to 1   up to 3   up to 6   up to 12   up to 24   Over 24      
Item   Matured   month   months   months   months   months   months   Total  
Non-financial public sector           5,116,929     12,846,907     13,291,156     32,391,066     34,618,331           98,264,389  
Financial sector           62,559,826     175,590     243,096     8,383,578     1,587,714     3,882     72,953,686  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents     33,715,329     2,198,701,728     825,930,778     961,357,708     1,122,689,315     1,236,273,229     1,327,936,871     7,706,604,958  
Total     33,715,329     2,266,378,483     838,953,275     974,891,960     1,163,463,959     1,272,479,274     1,327,940,753     7,877,823,033  

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual future cash flows that include interest and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Remaining terms to maturity      
            Over 1   Over 3   Over 6   Over 12          
            month and   months and   months and   months and          
        Up to 1   up to 3   up to 6   up to 12   up to 24   Over 24      
Item   Matured   month   months   months   months   months   months   Total  
Non-financial public sector     235     6,861,636     3,086,386     237,839     396,354     457,441           11,039,891  
Financial sector           16,932,594     813,452     5,688,866     8,538,159     4,721,603     1,851,895     38,546,569  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents     34,254,560     2,164,067,764     817,431,308     767,638,374     845,072,559     712,557,449     731,152,956     6,072,174,970  
Total     34,254,795     2,187,861,994     821,331,146     773,565,079     854,007,072     717,736,493     733,004,851     6,121,761,430  

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual future cash flows that include interest and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

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Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT E
 
 
CONSOLIDATED DETAILED INFORMATION ON INTERESTS IN OTHER COMPANIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                Information of the issuer
    Shares of interest               Data from latest Financial Statements
                                Year-end           Income  
        Unit   Votes               Main   date           for the  
        face   per       Amount   Amount   business   period /   Capital   Shareholders'   period /  
Name   Class   value   share   Number   12/31/2024   12/31/2023   activity   year   stock   equity   year  
In complementary services companies                                                                
-Associates and joint ventures                                                                
Local                                                                
Uniones Transitorias de Empresas (See Note 13.2)                             2,775,857     1,804,192   Management of tax services                        
Play Digital SA (See Note 13.1)     Common     1     1     518,193,951     1,505,724     1,627,696   Electronic, technological and computer services   09/30/2024     5,429,001     10,335,770     (15,706,484 )
Finova SA (See Note 13.2)     Common     1     1     225,000     176,225     205,896   Informatics services   09/30/2024     450     352,450     (278,782 )
Alianza SGR (See Note 13.1)     Common     1     1     599,955     117,708     6,555   Mutual guarantee company   09/30/2024     2,400     470,868     447,819  
Subtotal local                             4,575,514     3,644,339                            
Total in complementary services associates companies and joint ventures                             4,575,514     3,644,339                            
Total in complementary services companies                             4,575,514     3,644,339                            
                                                                 
In other associates                                                                
-Associates and joint ventures                                                                
Local                                                                
Macro Warrants S.A. (See Note 13.1)     Common     1     1     50,000     26,305     25,219   Issue of warrants   09/30/2024     1,000     526,094     (247,061 )
Subtotal local                             26,305     25,219                            
Total in other associates and joint ventures                             26,305     25,219                            
Total investments in other companies                             4,601,819     3,669,558                            

 

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EXHIBIT F
 
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Original                       Depreciation    
    value at   Total life               Difference               Difference         Residual value  
    beginning of   estimated               for               for   For the     at the end of  
Item   fiscal year   in years   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   conversion   Accumulated   Transfers   Decrease   conversion   fiscal year   At the end the fiscal year  
Cost                                                      
Real property   733,254,730   50   8,419,607   32,981,451   6,240,470       113,333,266   17,419   37,391,643       20,640,973   96,600,015   618,333,341  
Furniture and facilities   129,927,611   10   3,396,131   30,102,472   3,412,639   (1,652 ) 74,283,431   (426 ) 28,861,026   (252 ) 8,806,325   54,228,052   52,404,205  
Machinery and equipment   213,378,420   5   24,034,797   123,097,988   765,112   (70,930 ) 160,130,187   (1,334 ) 122,642,220   (13,310 ) 20,065,105   57,538,428   57,470,983  
Vehicles   24,222,974   5   2,785,385   1,952,372       (31,811 ) 17,115,939       1,269,445   (8,868 ) 2,696,853   18,534,479   6,489,697  
Other   5,502,772   3   2,632   3,168   1,605,438   (32,110 ) 941,962   857,214   3,168   (4,511 ) 519,012   2,310,509   4,765,055  
Work in progress   18,611,532       23,756,323   312,766   (9,659,447 )                             32,395,642  
Right of use real property   16,684,870   5   158,699   16,480,501       (126,977 ) 16,406,302       16,383,138   (23,265 ) 180,247   180,146   55,945  
Right of use furniture   75,671,426   5   10,301,628   14,783,666   (1,605,439 )     58,090,090   (857,214 ) 14,133,108       10,106,038   53,205,806   16,378,143  
Total property, plant and equipment   1,217,254,335       72,855,202   219,714,384   758,773   (263,480 ) 440,301,177   15,659   220,683,748   (50,206 ) 63,014,553   282,597,435   788,293,011  

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Original                       Depreciation      
    value at   Total life               Difference               Difference           Residual value  
    beginning of   estimated               for               for   For the       at the end of  
Item   fiscal year   in years   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   conversion   Accumulated   Transfers   Decrease   conversion   fiscal year   At the end   the fiscal year  
Cost                                                      
Real property   645,607,014   50   85,681,066   936,239   2,902,889       98,071,687   (77,560 ) 195,610       15,534,749   113,333,266   619,921,464  
Furniture and facilities   100,246,962   10   26,793,120   1,012,164   3,898,612   1,081   65,095,238   1,688,072   1,009,969   148   8,509,942   74,283,431   55,644,180  
Machinery and equipment   145,550,679   5   82,666,803   15,689,548   781,480   69,006   151,947,800   81,294   13,440,195   9,998   21,531,290   160,130,187   53,248,233  
Vehicles   19,496,142   5   6,521,203   1,798,930   (19,883 ) 24,442   16,132,256   142,847   1,458,829   6,605   2,293,060   17,115,939   7,107,035  
Other   5,619   3   5,464,877   1,010       33,286   2,223       1,010   3,308   937,441   941,962   4,560,810  
Work in progress   8,791,431       21,487,086   1,866,223   (9,800,762 )                             18,611,532  
Right of use real property   245,732   5   294,635   192,102   16,249,720   86,885   16,349,751   19,471   192,102   114,340   114,842   16,406,302   278,568  
Right of use furniture   54,831,707   5   27,291,452   6,461,156   9,423       54,927,736   (1,508 ) 5,259,031       8,422,893   58,090,090   17,581,336  
Total property, plant and equipment   974,775,286       256,200,242   27,957,372   14,021,479   214,700   402,526,691   1,852,616   21,556,746   134,399   57,344,217   440,301,177   776,953,158  

 

 

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Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT F
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Original                       Depreciation      
    value at   Useful life               Difference               For the       Residual value  
    beginning of   estimated               for               fiscal       at the end of  
Item   fiscal year   in years   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   conversion   Accumulated   Transfers   Decrease   year   At the end   the fiscal year  
Cost                                                  
Leased properties   2,689,602   50           (1 )     464,710           52,362   517,072   2,172,529  
Other investment properties   64,044,190   50   6,489,366   885,641   1   (2,068 ) 3,085,278   7,788   904,527   1,509,932   3,698,471   65,947,377  
Total investment property   66,733,792       6,489,366   885,641       (2,068 ) 3,549,988   7,788   904,527   1,562,294   4,215,543   68,119,906  

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Original                       Depreciation      
    value at   Useful life               Difference               For the       Residual value  
    beginning of   estimated               for               fiscal       at the end of  
Item   fiscal year   in years   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   conversion   Accumulated   Transfers   Decrease   year   At the end   the fiscal year  
Cost                                                  
Leased properties   2,689,603   50           (1 )     406,615   7,715       50,380   464,710   2,224,892  
Other investment properties   58,537,844   50   3,547,604   835,351   2,792,652   1,441   1,891,479   478,810   511,956   1,226,945   3,085,278   60,958,912  
Total investment property   61,227,447       3,547,604   835,351   2,792,651   1,441   2,298,094   486,525   511,956   1,277,325   3,549,988   63,183,804  

 

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Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT G
 
 
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                      Depreciation      
  Original                                          
  value at   Useful life                                   Residual value  
  beginning of   estimated                           For the       at the end of  
Item fiscal year   in years   Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decrease   fiscal year   At the end   the fiscal year  
Cost                                            
Licenses   96,183,465     5     7,605,218     52,404,300     21,433,761     66,574,452     22,355,273     51,564,224     12,310,858     49,676,359     23,141,785  
Other intangible assets   423,961,692     5     53,774,871     166,684,033     (21,412,634 )   289,876,419     (21,497,826 )   164,325,619     61,252,795     165,305,769     124,334,127  
Total intangible assets   520,145,157           61,380,089     219,088,333     21,127     356,450,871     857,447     215,889,843     73,563,653     214,982,128     147,475,912  

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Original                            
    value at   Useful life                 Depreciation   Residual value  
    beginning of   estimated                             For the       at the end of  
Item   fiscal year   in years   Increases   Decreases   Transfers     Accumulated   Transfers   Decrease   fiscal year   At the end   the fiscal year  
Cost                                                
Licenses     75,691,583     5     20,492,892           (1,010 )   53,004,638     (2,274 )         13,572,088     66,574,452     29,609,013  
Other intangible assets     263,567,114     5     171,147,708     10,741,833     (11,297 )   229,249,964     9,248,613     2,946,508     54,324,350     289,876,419     134,085,273  
Total intangible assets     339,258,697           191,640,600     10,741,833     (12,307 )   282,254,602     9,246,339     2,946,508     67,896,438     356,450,871     163,694,286  

 

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Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT H
 
 
CONSOLIDATED DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
    Outstanding     % of total     Outstanding     % of total  
Number of customers   balance     portfolio     balance     portfolio  
10 largest customers     1,248,850,949       14.83       882,230,340       12.02  
50 next largest customers     1,004,384,377       11.92       711,951,556       9.70  
100 next largest customers     353,044,536       4.19       299,039,864       4.07  
Other customers     5,816,426,025       69.06       5,445,936,440       74.21  
Total     8,422,705,887       100.00       7,339,158,200       100.00  

 

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Chairperson


 

 

EXHIBIT I

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Remaining terms to maturity        
Item   Up to 1 month     Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
    Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
    Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
    Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
    Over 24
months
    Total  
Deposits     7,924,251,510       370,876,145       100,657,285       65,057,889       148,307       23,943       8,461,015,079  
From the non-financial public sector     584,644,593       20,423,020       275,265       42,661,321                       648,004,199  
From the financial sector     12,022,826                                               12,022,826  
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents     7,327,584,091       350,453,125       100,382,020       22,396,568       148,307       23,943       7,800,988,054  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss     7,183,451                                               7,183,451  
Derivative instruments     288,115       451,132       417,059       165,296                       1,321,602  
Repo transactions     19,107,093                                               19,107,093  
Other financial institutions     19,107,093                                               19,107,093  
Other financial liabilities     995,224,520       2,944,923       3,085,342       4,811,845       9,844,731       25,596,092       1,041,507,453  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions     18,564,961       16,579,495       8,149,077       95,037       183,346       174,375       43,746,291  
Issued corporate bonds             95,508       104,322       15,324,335                       15,524,165  
Subordinated corporate bonds                     13,667,842       13,667,842       438,831,767               466,167,451  
Total     8,964,619,650       390,947,203       126,080,927       99,122,244       449,008,151       25,794,410       10,055,572,585  

 

This exhibit discloses contractual future cash flows that include interests and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

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Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT I

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Remaining terms to maturity        
Item   Up to 1 month     Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
    Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
    Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
    Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
    Over 24
months
    Total  
Deposits     6,743,077,751       405,662,330       303,973,951       143,467,314       2,853,084       32,094       7,599,066,524  
From the non-financial public sector     397,668,386       13,300,743       11,058,094               3,695               422,030,918  
From the financial sector     43,956,527                                               43,956,527  
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents     6,301,452,838       392,361,587       292,915,857       143,467,314       2,849,389       32,094       7,133,079,079  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss     30,106,856                                               30,106,856  
Derivative instruments     894,406       3,060,108       283,931       1,941,424                       6,179,869  
Repo transactions     51,533,416       17       5,178       15,307                       51,553,918  
Other financial institutions     51,533,416       17       5,178       15,307                       51,553,918  
Other financial liabilities     767,623,439       3,014,733       3,671,244       6,082,818       9,579,857       27,731,852       817,703,943  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions     20,161,593       8,051,656       5,410,579       4,596,603       4,807,733       135,094       43,163,258  
Issued corporate bonds             185,722       30,853,066       91,120,625       12,150,986               134,310,399  
Subordinated corporate bonds                     23,336,511       23,336,511       46,673,023       749,262,564       842,608,609  
Total     7,613,397,461       419,974,566       367,534,460       270,560,602       76,064,683       777,161,604       9,524,693,376  

 

This exhibit discloses contractual future cash flows that include interests and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

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Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT J

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Amounts at 
beginning of
          Decreases     Monetary
effect
generated by
       
Item   fiscal year     Increases     Reversals     Charge off     provisions     12/31/2024  
Provisions for eventual commitments     4,588,756       7,238,847       75,883       299,790       (3,586,727 )     7,865,203  
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties     1,089       16,240               16,240       (589 )     500  
Other     14,450,319       9,489,294       257,508       5,876,201       (8,601,041 )     9,204,863  
Total provisions     19,040,164       16,744,381       333,391       6,192,231       (12,188,357 )     17,070,566  

 

CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Amounts at 
beginning of
          Decreases     Monetary
effect 
generated by
       
Item   fiscal year     Increases     Reversals     Charge off     provisions     12/31/2023  
Provisions for eventual commitments     4,725,003       4,160,783               318,026       (3,979,004 )     4,588,756  
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties     3,395                               (2,306 )     1,089  
Contingencies with the BCRA             2,613               2,613                  
Other     13,669,869       23,003,526       345,240       9,342,491       (12,535,345 )     14,450,319  
Total provisions     18,398,267       27,166,922       345,240       9,663,130       (16,516,655 )     19,040,164  

 

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Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT L

 

CONSOLIDATED FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31,2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
    Total parent
company and
    Total per currency        
Item   local branches     US dollar     Euro     Real     Other     Total  
Assets                                                
Cash and deposits in banks     2,044,847,264       2,015,766,362       26,354,112       196,014       2,530,776       2,439,756,634  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1)     131,708,020       131,708,020                               3,783,387,733  
Other financial assets     78,066,976       78,005,252       61,724                       172,428,654  
Loans and other financing     1,127,076,701       1,123,843,398       90,100               3,143,203       391,933,914  
Other financial institutions     51,787       51,787                                  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents     1,127,024,914       1,123,791,611       90,100               3,143,203       391,933,914  
Other debt securities     82,871,494       82,871,494                               193,039,126  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     26,123,811       26,059,608       64,203                       121,433,166  
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss     305,542       305,542                               749,124  
Total assets     3,490,999,808       3,458,559,676       26,570,139       196,014       5,673,979       7,102,728,351  
Liabilities                                                
Deposits     2,760,806,206       2,744,259,844       16,546,362                       2,228,736,122  
Non-financial public sector     94,820,867       94,820,867                               74,765,958  
Financial sector     11,363,253       11,363,253                               15,474,347  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents     2,654,622,086       2,638,075,724       16,546,362                       2,138,495,817  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                                             30,089,947  
Other financial liabilities     161,895,080       159,126,686       2,304,493       72       463,829       188,087,215  
Financing from the BCRA and other financial institutions     43,201,108       39,462,513       595,392               3,143,203       33,478,146  
Issued corporate bonds                                             117,268,047  
Subordinated corporate bonds     417,675,451       417,675,451                               714,760,748  
Other non-financial liabilities     4,167,977       4,167,977                               21,377,336  
Total liabilities     3,387,745,822       3,364,692,471       19,446,247       72       3,607,032       3,333,797,561  

 

(1) Includes Argentine Treasury Bonds linked to the US dollar for 612,831.

 

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Jorge Pablo Brito

Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT N

 

CONSOLIDATED CREDIT ASSISTANCE TO RELATED PARTIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Item   In normal
situation
    12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Loans and other financing                        
Overdrafts     30,689,972       30,689,972       3,158,890  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     30,689,972       30,689,972       3,158,890  
Documents     1,258,965       1,258,965       25,130,692  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral                     2,797,148  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     1,258,965       1,258,965       22,333,544  
Mortgage and pledge     2,947,905       2,947,905       2,601,948  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     614,453       614,453       892,482  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     2,333,452       2,333,452       1,709,466  
Personal     8,636       8,636       40,193  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     8,636       8,636       40,193  
Credit cards     1,304,385       1,304,385       1,874,043  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     1,304,385       1,304,385       1,874,043  
Other     24,226,181       24,226,181       11,891,274  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral     1,178       1,178       85,995  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     34,213       34,213       169,154  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     24,190,790       24,190,790       11,636,125  
Total loans and other financial     60,436,044       60,436,044       44,697,040  
Eventual commitments     11,412,205       11,412,205       19,407,238  
Total     71,848,249       71,848,249       64,104,278  
Allowances     540,164       540,164       386,182  

 

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CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                      Fair value
through P/L
      Fair value hierarchy  
Item     Amortized
cost
      Fair value
through OCI
      Obligatory
measurement
      Level 1       Level 2       Level 3  
Financial assets                                                
Cash and deposits in banks                                                
Cash     416,058,887                                          
Financial institutions     2,219,786,919                                          
Other     54,792,752                                          
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss                     842,993,411       802,765,675       36,844,120       3,383,616  
Derivative financial instruments                     19,283,771       33,492       19,250,279          
Other financial assets     501,979,459               46,163,784       45,978,629               185,155  
Loans and other financing                                                
To the non-financial government sector     69,936,579                                          
Other financial institutions (1)     63,132,416                                          
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                                                
Overdrafts     541,134,853                                          
Documents     1,021,239,445                                          
Mortgage loans     504,071,972                                          
Pledge loans     122,617,082                                          
Personal loans     1,153,204,936                                          
Credit cards     1,378,563,049                                          
Financial leases     16,448,771                                          
Other (1)     931,330,407                                          
Other debt securities     2,687,768,166       438,703,737               438,703,737                  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     246,158,423               942,189       942,189                  
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss                     8,721,010       2,128,616               6,592,394  
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS     11,928,224,116       438,703,737       918,104,165       1,290,552,338       56,094,399       10,161,165  

 

(1) Includes total provisions of the sector.

 

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(continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                      Fair value
through P/L
      Fair value hierarchy  
Item     Amortized
cost
      Fair value
through OCI
      Obligatory
measurement
      Level 1       Level 2       Level 3  
Financial liabilities                                                
Deposits                                                
From the non-financial government sector     643,700,325                                          
From the financial sector     12,022,826                                          
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                                                
Checking accounts     1,030,746,073                                          
Savings accounts     3,958,813,403                                          
Time deposits and investment accounts     2,049,617,546                                          
Other     727,805,714                                          
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                     7,183,451       7,183,451                  
Derivative financial instruments                     1,321,602       92,978       1,228,624          
Repo transactions                                                
Other financial institutions     18,956,694                                          
Other financial liabilities     1,031,875,594                                          
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions     43,472,692                                          
Issued corporate bonds     14,789,758                                          
Subordinated corporate bonds     417,675,451                                          
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES     9,949,476,076               8,505,053       7,276,429       1,228,624          

 

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CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                      Fair value
through P/L
      Fair value hierarchy  
Item     Amortized
cost
      Fair value
through OCI
      Obligatory
measurement
      Level 1       Level 2       Level 3  
Financial assets                                    
Cash and deposits in banks                                    
Cash     865,299,956                                          
Financial institutions     1,754,503,315                                          
Other     122,030                                          
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss                     3,815,466,650       3,770,471,313       44,980,059       15,278  
Derivative financial instruments                     28,621,262       1,429       28,619,833          
Repo transactions                                                
BCRA     1,340,514,525                                          
Other financial assets     381,065,428               57,469,988       57,331,923               138,065  
Loans and other financing                                                
To the non-financial government sector     10,271,322                                          
Other financial institutions (1)     21,700,303                                          
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                                                
Overdrafts     626,939,697                                          
Documents     736,778,932                                          
Mortgage loans     359,589,458                                          
Pledge loans     61,251,124                                          
Personal loans     518,869,616                                          
Credit cards     1,055,651,798                                          
Financial leases     20,662,718                                          
Other (1)     581,327,091                                          
Other debt securities     305,095,435       635,193,336               629,197,694       5,995,642          
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     234,451,717               54,939,285       54,939,285                  
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss                     6,998,576       2,473,814               4,524,762  
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS     8,874,094,465       635,193,336       3,963,495,761       4,514,415,458       79,595,534       4,678,105  

 

(1) Includes total provisions of the sector.

 

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(continued)

 

CONSOLIDATED CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                      Fair value
through P/L
      Fair value hierarchy  
Item     Amortized
cost
      Fair value
through OCI
      Obligatory
measurement
      Level 1       Level 2       Level 3  
Financial liabilities                                                
Deposits                                                
From the non-financial government sector     407,437,205                                          
From the financial sector     43,956,526                                          
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                                                
Checking accounts     1,109,772,817                                          
Savings accounts     3,114,083,306                                          
Time deposits and Investment accounts     2,282,679,207                                          
Other     381,229,139                                          
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                     30,106,856       30,106,856                  
Derivative financial instruments                     6,179,869       87,955       6,091,914          
Repo transactions                                                
Other financial institutions     51,395,109                                          
Other financial liabilities     815,507,243                                          
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions     43,115,043                                          
Issued corporate bonds     128,184,411                                          
Subordinated corporate bonds     714,760,748                                          
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES     9,092,120,754               36,286,725       30,194,811       6,091,914          

 

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EXHIBIT Q

 

CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Net financial Income / (Loss)  
    Mandatory measurement  
Item   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss                
Gain from government securities     2,205,246,237       1,885,569,872  
Gain from private securities     35,637,254       151,149,338  
Gain from derivative financial instruments                
Forward transactions     16,383,402       39,280,093  
Gain from other financial assets     5,889,719       2,606,092  
Gain from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss     5,184,595       7,594,841  
(Loss) / gain from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (1)     (4,389,259 )     43,659,699  
For measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                
Loss from derivative financial instruments                
Options     (42,816,842 )     (17,013,432 )
Total     2,221,135,106       2,112,846,503  

 

(1) Net amount of reclassifications to profit of instruments classified at fair value through other comprehensive income that were derecognized or charged during the fiscal year.

 

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EXHIBIT Q
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective interest rate of   Net financial Income / (Loss)  
financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Interest income                
for cash and bank deposits     16,134,726       14,911,339  
for government securities     802,700,355       2,128,729,467  
for private securities     2,522,442       3,016,226  
for loans and other financing                
Non-financial public sector     13,357,942       41,659,745  
Financial sector     7,831,744       7,146,854  
Non-financial private sector                
Overdrafts     304,066,183       380,497,484  
Documents     221,498,786       341,550,529  
Mortgage loans     357,554,176       317,514,110  
Pledge loans     16,303,760       21,575,511  
Personal loans     542,273,917       532,001,990  
Credit cards     290,079,302       433,483,007  
Financial leases     14,322,896       7,501,441  
Other     337,224,867       386,777,964  
for repo transactions                
Central Bank of Argentina     294,479,638       427,260,740  
Other financial institutions     3,204,524       1,556,014  
Total     3,223,555,258       5,045,182,421  
Interest expenses                
for Deposits                
Non-financial private sector                
Checking accounts     (164,511,489 )     (242,131,030 )
Saving accounts     (42,111,236 )     (39,457,939 )
Time deposits and investments accounts     (1,628,352,891 )     (3,164,180,264 )
Other             (30 )
for financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions     (5,061,148 )     (4,636,367 )
for repo transactions                
Other financial institutions     (8,268,119 )     (30,211,753 )
for other financial liabilities     (12,977,964 )     (15,504,529 )
for issued corporate bonds     (16,308,042 )     (3,597,839 )
for other subordinated corporate bonds     (29,428,813 )     (30,880,107 )
Total     (1,907,019,702 )     (3,530,599,858 )

 

    Jorge Pablo Brito
  129 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT Q
(continued)
 
CONSOLIDATED BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Interest and adjustment for the application of the
effective interest rate of financial assets measured at
  Income for the
fiscal year
    Other
comprehensive
income
    Income for the
fiscal year
    Other
comprehensive
income
 
fair value through other comprehensive income   12/31/2024     12/31/2024     12/31/2023     12/31/2023  
for debt government securities     301,590,825       (99,074,735 )     291,436,878       102,629,907  
Total     301,590,825       (99,074,735 )     291,436,878       102,629,907  

 

    Income for the fiscal year  
Item   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Commissions income                
Commissions related to obligations     292,895,949       299,801,347  
Commissions related to credits     14,494,755       3,286,386  
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees     5,191,319       1,194,708  
Commissions related to securities value     21,116,874       17,511,970  
Commissions for credit cards     178,431,291       174,502,371  
Commissions for insurances     32,070,531       26,591,082  
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions     20,900,195       12,184,697  
Total     565,100,914       535,072,561  
                 
Commissions expenses                
Commissions related to debt securities trading     (532,266 )     (887,755 )
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions     (5,797,270 )     (3,305,593 )
Other                
Commissions paid ATM exchange     (54,626,184 )     (33,339,818 )
Checkbooks commissions and clearing houses     (13,416,450 )     (10,607,852 )
Credit cards and foreign trade commissions     (4,813,394 )     (6,177,686 )
Total     (79,185,564 )     (54,318,704 )

 

    Jorge Pablo Brito
  130 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT R
 
VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

          Movements between stages for the fiscal year              
                ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
             
Item   Balances at
beginning of
the
fiscal year
    ECL of the
next 12
months
    Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
    Financial
instruments
with
impairment
    Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
    12/31/2024  
Other financial assets     1,296,294       (336,814 )     751       39       (680,354 )     279,916  
Loans and other financing     116,825,353       36,966,510       11,712,483       24,521,446       (66,689,880 )     123,335,912  
Other financial institutions     50,578       7,114       226               (28,204 )     29,714  
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                                                
Overdrafts     15,686,829       4,703,796       (1,372,126 )     1,902,799       (8,771,672 )     12,149,626  
Documents     7,106,664       1,826,965       (96,671 )     755,990       (4,043,390 )     5,549,558  
Mortgage loans     10,652,810       1,290,596       862,024       1,952,975       (6,008,385 )     8,750,020  
Pledge loans     761,613       1,141,336       227,486       37,810       (466,809 )     1,701,436  
Personal loans     21,810,202       15,086,837       6,722,244       11,254,246       (13,022,832 )     41,850,697  
Credit cards     23,281,815       7,889,171       5,864,894       12,295,927       (13,752,395 )     35,579,412  
Financial leases     232,733       236,674       35,026       73,149       (136,491 )     441,091  
Other     37,242,109       4,784,021       (530,620 )     (3,751,450 )     (20,459,702 )     17,284,358  
Eventual commitments     4,588,756       5,357,645       657,861       (444 )     (2,738,615 )     7,865,203  
Other debt securities     26,154       (5,127 )             (150 )     (15,061 )     5,816  
Total of allowances     122,736,557       41,982,214       12,371,095       24,520,891       (70,123,910 )     131,486,847  

 

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - CONSOLIDATED ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 47)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

          Movements between stages for the fiscal year              
                ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
             
Item   Balances at
beginning
of the
fiscal year
    ECL of the
next 12
months
    Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
    Financial
instruments
with
impairment
    Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
    12/31/2023  
Other financial assets     617,375       1,429,579                       (750,660 )     1,296,294  
Loans and other financing     74,610,444       40,454,205       27,864,233       65,780,132       (91,883,661 )     116,825,353  
Other financial institutions     55,208       72,703                       (77,333 )     50,578  
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                                                
Overdrafts     3,572,863       4,704,047       8,973,974       5,467,492       (7,031,547 )     15,686,829  
Documents     3,839,410       5,014,399       2,375,573       1,859,148       (5,981,866 )     7,106,664  
Mortgage loans     8,096,335       (241,772 )     2,320,859       8,866,229       (8,388,841 )     10,652,810  
Pledge loans     1,286,003       (52,263 )     533,238       57,485       (1,062,850 )     761,613  
Personal loans     28,126,676       12,166,789       1,389,635       8,656,951       (28,529,849 )     21,810,202  
Credit cards     18,755,689       12,970,757       3,895,604       11,825,645       (24,165,880 )     23,281,815  
Financial leases     146,720       155,729       61,065       29,551       (160,332 )     232,733  
Other     10,731,540       5,663,816       8,314,285       29,017,631       (16,485,163 )     37,242,109  
Eventual commitments     4,725,003       4,094,413       214,401       1,169       (4,446,230 )     4,588,756  
Other debt securities     5,394       36,173               377       (15,790 )     26,154  
Total of allowances     79,958,216       46,014,370       28,078,634       65,781,678       (97,096,341 )     122,736,557  

 

    Jorge Pablo Brito
  131 Chairperson


 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items   Notes   Exhibits   12/31/2024     12/31/2023 (1)  
ASSETS                        
Cash and deposits in banks   11   P     2,616,967,892       2,532,673,657  
Cash             416,044,072       865,285,033  
Central Bank of Argentina             1,873,887,706       1,123,543,196  
Other local and foreign entities             272,243,362       543,723,398  
Other             54,792,752       122,030  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss   11   A and P     575,391,677       3,655,742,066  
Derivative financial instruments   5 and 11   P     19,283,771       28,621,262  
Repo transactions   6 and 11   P             1,340,514,525  
Other financial assets   7, 9 and 11   P and R     444,470,704       233,190,570  
Loans and other financing   8, 9 and 12   B, C, D, P and R     5,774,866,487       3,934,581,725  
Non-financial public sector             69,936,579       10,271,322  
Other financial entities             63,132,416       21,700,303  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents             5,641,797,492       3,902,610,100  
Other debt securities   9 and 11   A, P and R     3,049,742,526       836,641,871  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee   10, 12 and 35   P     234,445,766       256,097,327  
Current income tax assets   24         83,642,892       289,336  
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss   11   A and P     7,736,916       5,710,264  
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures   12 and 13   E     276,733,811       229,055,530  
Property, plant and equipment       F     787,160,279       775,702,910  
Intangible assets       G     143,933,701       162,220,968  
Other non-financial assets   14         94,982,220       111,222,065  
Non-current assets held for sale             69,587,048       82,369,140  
TOTAL ASSETS             14,178,945,690       14,184,633,216  

 

(2) The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

    Jorge Pablo Brito
  132 Chairperson


 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items   Notes   Exhibits   12/31/2024     12/31/2023 (1)  
LIABILITIES                        
Deposits   11 and 16   H, I and P     8,404,894,601       7,232,833,196  
Non-financial public sector             643,700,325       407,437,205  
Financial sector             11,609,878       43,956,526  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents             7,749,584,398       6,781,439,465  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss             38,403       16,909  
Derivative financial instruments   5 and 11   I and P     1,321,602       6,179,869  
Repo transactions   11   I and P     18,956,694       51,395,109  
Other financial liabilities   11 and 17   I and P     809,323,141       586,918,881  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions   11   I and P     43,472,382       43,115,043  
Issued corporate bonds   11 and 39   I and P     14,789,758       134,466,854  
Current income tax liabilities   24                 437,358,457  
Subordinated corporate bonds   11 and 39   I and P     419,379,179       716,731,761  
Provisions   19   J and R     16,904,776       18,835,175  
Deferred income tax liabilities   24         79,100,671       97,596,402  
Other non-financial liabilities   20         321,246,931       419,260,204  
TOTAL LIABILITIES             10,129,428,138       9,744,707,860  
                         
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                        
Capital stock   32   K     639,413       639,413  
Non-capital contributions             12,429,781       12,429,781  
Capital adjustments             1,250,693,939       1,250,693,939  
Earnings reserved             2,481,383,467       1,819,736,221  
Unappropriated retained earnings             (10,029,265 )     1,327,925  
Accumulated other comprehensive income             (9,742,839 )     87,683,564  
Net income for the fiscal year             324,143,056       1,267,414,513  
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY             4,049,517,552       4,439,925,356  
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES             14,178,945,690       14,184,633,216  

 

(1) The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Notes 1 to 46 to the separate Financial Statements and exhibits A to L and N to R are an integral part of these separate Financial Statements.

 

    Jorge Pablo Brito
  133 Chairperson


 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items   Notes   Exhibits   12/31/2024     12/31/2023 (1)  
Interest income       Q     3,513,607,220       5,312,548,673  
Interest expense       Q     (1,896,064,539 )     (3,517,674,015 )
Net interest income             1,617,542,681       1,794,874,658  
Commissions income   25   Q     546,866,816       520,711,950  
Commissions expense       Q     (58,470,726 )     (41,362,625 )
Net commissions income             488,396,090       479,349,325  
Subtotal (Net interest income plus Net commissions income)             2,105,938,771       2,274,223,983  
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss       Q     2,086,761,917       1,959,933,789  
Profit from sold or derecognized assets at amortized cost             992,190       745,473  
Differences in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency   26         137,350,742       1,696,516,077  
Other operating income   27         117,399,290       118,405,243  
Credit loss expense on financial assets             (109,135,361 )     (99,779,143 )
Net operating income             4,339,307,549       5,950,045,422  
Employee benefits   28         (676,543,291 )     (586,632,157 )
Administrative expenses   29         (349,898,154 )     (342,166,917 )
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets       F and G     (135,412,105 )     (124,002,506 )
Other operating expenses   30         (653,320,178 )     (675,366,682 )
Operating income             2,524,133,821       4,221,877,160  
Income from subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures   13         72,126,356       396,037,501  
Loss on net monetary position             (2,268,700,132 )     (2,779,435,825 )
Income before tax on continuing operations             327,560,045       1,838,478,836  
Income tax on continuing operations   24         (3,416,989 )     (571,064,323 )
Net income from continuing operations             324,143,056       1,267,414,513  
Net income for the fiscal year             324,143,056       1,267,414,513  

 

(1) The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

    Jorge Pablo Brito
  134 Chairperson


 

SEPARATE EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items   12/31/2024     12/31/2023 (1)  
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders     324,143,056       1,267,414,513  
Plus: Potential dilutive effect inherent to common shares                
Net profit attributable to parent’s shareholders adjusted for dilution     324,143,056       1,267,414,513  
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the fiscal year     639,413       639,413  
Plus: Weighted average of additional common shares with dilutive effects                
Weighted average of outstanding common shares of the fiscal year adjusted for dilution     639,413       639,413  
Basic earnings per share (in pesos)     506.9385       1,982.1532  

 

(1) The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

    Jorge Pablo Brito
  135 Chairperson


 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items   Notes   Exhibits   12/31/2024     12/31/2023 (1)  
Net income for the fiscal year             324,143,056       1,267,414,513  
Items of Other Comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss for the fiscal year                        
Foreign currency translation differences from Financial Statements conversion             (28,277,535 )     21,251,236  
Foreign currency translation differences for the fiscal year             (28,277,535 )     21,251,236  
Profit or loss from financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (IFRS 9(4.1.2)(a))             (76,333,079 )     67,346,677  
Profit or loss for the fiscal year from financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI)       Q     (106,258,946 )     103,757,098  
Reclassification for the fiscal year             (11,176,560 )     (146,829 )
Income tax   24.b)         41,102,427       (36,263,592 )
Interest in other comprehensive income / (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method             7,184,211       (1,127,191 )
Income / (loss) for the fiscal year from interest in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the participation method             7,184,211       (1,127,191 )
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income that will be reclassified to profit or loss             (97,426,403 )     87,470,722  
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income             (97,426,403 )     87,470,722  
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year             226,716,653       1,354,885,235  

 

(1) The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Notes 1 to 46 to the separate Financial Statements and exhibits A to L and N to R are an integral part of these separate Financial Statements.

 

    Jorge Pablo Brito
  136 Chairperson


 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Capital
stock
  Non-capital
contributions
      Other Comprehensive
Income
  Earnings Reserved          
Changes   Notes   Outstanding
shares
  Additional
paid-in
capital
  Capital
adjustments
  Accumulated
foreign
currency
translation
difference
from
Financial
Statements
conversion
  Other   Legal   Other   Unappropriated
retained
earnings
  Total
Equity
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year       639,413   12,429,781   1,250,693,939   24,303,265   63,380,299   746,307,107   1,073,429,114   1,268,742,438   4,439,925,356  
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year                                          
-    Net income for the fiscal year                                   324,143,056   324,143,056  
-    Other comprehensive loss for the fiscal year                   (28,277,535 ) (69,148,868 )             (97,426,403 )
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 12, 2024                                          
-    Legal reserve                           255,786,944       (255,786,944 )    
-    Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization (1)                               1,020,691,459   (1,020,691,459 )    
-    Dividends (1)                               (614,831,157 )     (614,831,157 )
-    Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                                   (2,293,300 ) (2,293,300 )
Amount at the end of the fiscal year       639,413   12,429,781   1,250,693,939   (3,974,270 ) (5,768,569 ) 1,002,094,051   1,479,289,416   314,113,791   4,049,517,552  

 

(1) See Note 33 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Capital
stock
  Non-capital
contributions
      Other Comprehensive
Income
  Earnings Reserved          
Changes   Notes   Outstanding
shares
  Additional
paid-in
capital
  Capital
adjustments
  Accumulated
foreign
currency
translation
difference
from
Financial
Statements
conversion
  Other   Legal   Other   Unappropriated
retained
earnings
  Total
Equity (1)
 
Restated amount at the beginning of the fiscal year       639,413   12,429,781   1,250,693,939   3,052,029   (2,839,187 ) 687,935,463   1,230,125,220   292,784,585   3,474,821,243  
Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year                                          
-    Net income for the fiscal year                                   1,267,414,513   1,267,414,513  
-    Other comprehensive income for the fiscal year                   21,251,236   66,219,486               87,470,722  
Distribution of unappropriated retained earnings, as approved by the shareholders’ meeting held on April 25, 2023                                          
-    Legal reserve                           58,371,644       (58,371,644 )    
-    Reserve for dividends pending Central Bank of Argentina’s authorization                               228,930,208   (228,930,208 )    
-    Dividends                               (385,626,314 )     (385,626,314 )
-    Personal assets tax on shares and equity interests                                   (4,154,808 ) (4,154,808 )
Amount at the end of the fiscal year       639,413   12,429,781   1,250,693,939   24,303,265   63,380,299   746,307,107   1,073,429,114   1,268,742,438   4,439,925,356  

 

(1) The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Notes 1 to 46 to the separate Financial Statements and exhibits A to L and N to R are an integral part of these separate Financial Statements.

 

    Jorge Pablo Brito
  137 Chairperson


 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items   Notes   12/31/2024     12/31/2023 (1)  
Cash flows from operating activities                    
Income for the fiscal year before income tax         327,560,045       1,838,478,836  
Adjustment for the total monetary effect of the fiscal year         2,268,700,132       2,779,435,825  
Adjustments to obtain cash flows from operating activities:                    
Amortization and depreciation         135,412,105       124,002,506  
Credit loss expense on financial assets         109,135,361       99,779,143  
Difference in quoted prices of foreign currency         (229,486,715 )     (1,050,382,168 )
Other adjustments         (1,739,988,100 )     274,949,521  
Net increase / decrease from operating assets:                    
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss         4,773,293,663       (1,924,191,734 )
Derivative financial instruments         9,337,491       20,010,125  
Repo transactions         1,340,514,525       (364,050,204 )
Loans and other financing                    
Non-financial public sector         (59,665,257 )     4,694,626  
Other financial entities         (41,432,113 )     (15,411,739 )
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents         (1,848,322,753 )     666,912,382  
Other debt securities         (4,219,815,228 )     529,572,577  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee         21,651,561       36,635,141  
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss         (2,026,652 )     (508,520 )
Other assets         (241,938,312 )     32,569,232  
Net increase / decrease from operating liabilities:                    
Deposits                    
Non-financial public sector         236,263,120       (338,184,848 )
Financial sector         (32,346,648 )     32,743,962  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents         968,144,933       (2,657,249,305 )
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss         21,494       (44,290,461 )
Derivative financial instruments         (4,858,267 )     (12,517,212 )
Repo transactions         (32,438,415 )     51,395,109  
Other liabilities         137,571,380       (313,711,515 )
Income tax payments         (301,386,794 )     (42,328,765 )
Total cash from (used in) operating activities (A)         1,573,900,556       (271,647,486 )

 

(1) The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

    Jorge Pablo Brito
  138 Chairperson


 

SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Items   Notes   12/31/2024     12/31/2023 (1)  
Cash flows from investing activities                    
Payments:                    
Acquisition of PPE, intangible assets and other assets         (120,653,380 )     (111,861,505 )
Obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses         (8,526,251 )     (47,813,256 )
Other payments related to investing activities                 (1,356,167 )
Collections:                    
Other collections related to investing activities                 350,545,498  
Total cash used in investing activities (B)         (129,179,631 )     189,514,570  
Cash flows from financing activities                    
Payments:                    
Dividends   42     (466,782,308 )     (67,708 )
Non-subordinated corporate bonds         (82,463,383 )     (1,848,387 )
Financing to local financial entities                 (11,874,445 )
Subordinated corporate bonds         (28,369,186 )     (27,001,535 )
Other payments related to financing activities         (8,221,337 )     (7,975,014 )
Collections / Incomes:                    
Non-subordinated corporate bonds                 56,883,600  
Total cash used in financing activities (C)         (585,836,214 )     8,116,511  
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (D)         364,726,222       1,898,748,126  
Monetary effect on cash and cash equivalents (E)         (1,323,966,035 )     (3,966,980,732 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D+E)         (100,355,102 )     (2,142,249,011 )
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year   31     2,818,520,812       4,960,769,823  
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year   31     2,718,165,710       2,818,520,812  

 

(1) The comparative figures were restated for the purposes of the merger with Banco BMA SAU. See also Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Notes 1 to 46 to the separate Financial Statements and exhibits A to L and N to R are an integral part of these separate Financial Statements.

 

    Jorge Pablo Brito
  139 Chairperson

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

1. CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

Banco Macro SA (hereinafter, the “Bank”) is a business corporation (sociedad anónima) organized in the Argentine Republic that offers traditional banking products and services to companies, including those companies operating in regional economies as well as to individuals, thus strengthening its goal to be a multiservice bank. In addition, the Bank performs certain transactions through its subsidiaries Macro Bank Limited (a company organized under the laws of Bahamas), Macro Securities SAU, Macro Fiducia SAU, Macro Fondos SGFCISA, Argenpay SAU and Fintech SGR.

 

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

 

The Bank’s shares are publicly listed on Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos (BYMA, for its acronym in Spanish) since November 1994 and as from March 24, 2006, they are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Additionally, on October 15, 2015 they were authorized to be listed on the Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA (MAE, for its acronym in Spanish).

 

Since 1994, Banco Macro SA’s market strategy has mainly focused on the regional areas outside the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA, for its acronym in Spanish). Following this strategy, in 1996, Banco Macro SA started the process to acquire entities and assets and liabilities during the privatization of provincial banks and other banking institutions.

 

In 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2010, the Bank acquired the control of Banco Bansud SA, Nuevo Banco Suquía SA, Nuevo Banco Bisel SA and Banco Privado de Inversiones SA, respectively. Such entities merged with and into Banco Macro SA in December 2003, October 2007, August 2009 and December 2013, respectively. During the fiscal year 2006, the Bank acquired control over Banco del Tucumán SA, which was merged with Banco Macro SA in October 2019. Additionally, on October 1, 2021, the Bank acquired the control of Fintech SGR that, as explained in Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements, is a structured entity in which the Bank has control.

 

On May 18, 2023, Banco Macro SA acquired 100% of the capital stock of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU). The main purpose of this company is grain brokerage. See also Note 9.

 

Additionally, on November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA, for its acronym in Spanish), authorized the acquisition by Banco Macro SA of 100% of the capital stock of Banco Itaú Argentina SA, Itaú Asset Management SA and Itaú Valores SA. For further information see Note 1 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

On the other hand, on November 19, 2024, the BCRA authorized Banco Macro SA, under the terms of section 7 of the Financial Institutions Law, to merge by absorption, as absorbing entity, with Banco BMA SAU.

 

On February 26, 2025, the Board of Directors approved the issuance of these separate Financial Statements. Even when the shareholders’ meeting has the power to amend these separate Financial Statements after issuance, in Management’s opinion it will not happen.

 

2. OPERATIONS OF THE BANK

 

Note 2 to the consolidated Financial Statements includes a detailed description of the agreements that relate the Bank with the provincial and municipal Governments.

 

  140  

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

Applicable Accounting Standards

 

These separate Financial Statements of the Bank were prepared in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA, in its Communiqué “A” 6114 as supplemented. Except for the regulatory provisions established by the BCRA, which are explained in the following paragraph, such framework is based on IFRS Accounting Standards (International Financial Reporting Standards) as issued by the IASB (International Accounting Standards Board) and adopted by the Argentine Federation of Professionals Councils in Economic Sciences (FACPCE, for its acronym in Spanish). The abovementioned international standards include the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and the interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or former Standing Interpretations Committee (SIC).

 

The transitory exceptions established by BCRA to the application of effective IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB that affect the preparation of these separate Financial Statements are as follows:

 

a) According to Communiqué “A” 6114, as amended and supplemented, and in the convergence process through IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB, the BCRA established that since fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, financial institutions defined as “Group A” by BCRA rules, in which the Bank is included, begin to apply section 5.5 “Impairment” of the IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (sections B5.5.1 to B5.5.55), except for the temporary exclusion for the public sector established by Communiqué “A” 6847. As of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the Bank is in the process of quantifying the effect of the full application of the abovementioned standard.

 

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

 

If IFRS 9 had been applied, and according an estimation calculated by the Bank, the Statement of income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, would have recorded an increase in “Interest income” for an amount of 88,918 and in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 94,587 and, on the other hand, a decrease in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 7,191, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that fiscal year. In addition, it would have been recorded in the Statement of income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 a decrease in “Interest income” for an amount of 9,396,363 and, on the other hand, an increase in “Loss on net monetary position” for an amount of 299,118 and in “Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss” for an amount of 8,857,767, and as a counterpart an increase in “Other comprehensive income” for that fiscal year. These changes would not have resulted into modifications to the total shareholder equity as of those dates nor the total comprehensive income for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

Applicable Accounting Policies

 

Except for what was mentioned in the previous paragraphs, the accounting policies applied by the Bank comply with the IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB as currently approved and are applicable to the preparation of these separate Financial Statements in accordance with the IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the IASB as adopted by the BCRA through Communiqué “A” 8164. Generally, the BCRA does not allow the anticipated application of any IFRS Accounting Standards, unless otherwise expressly stated.

 

Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements presents further detailed descriptions of the basis for the presentation of such Financial Statements and the main accounting policies used and the relevant information of the subsidiaries. All that is explained therein shall apply to these separate Financial Statements, except for the goodwill generated by the business combination, as mentioned in Note 12, which according to BCRA Communiqué “A” 6618, in the separate Financial Statements, is included in the net investment of the subsidiary.

 

Going concern

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Subsidiaries

 

As mentioned in Note 1, the Bank performs certain transactions through its subsidiaries.

 

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

 

As provided under IAS 27 “Separate Financial Statements”, investments in subsidiaries were accounted for using the “equity method”, established in IAS 28 “Investments in associates and joint ventures”. When using this method, investments are initially recognized at cost, and such amount increases or decreases to recognize investor’s interest in profit and loss of the entity after the date of acquisition or creation.

 

Shares in profit and loss of subsidiaries and associates are recognized under “Income from subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures” in the separate statement of income. Ownership interest in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries is accounted for under “Income / (loss) for the fiscal year from interest in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method”, in the separate statement of other comprehensive income.

 

Transcription into books

 

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

 

Standards amendments adopted in the fiscal year

 

Standards amendments adopted are described in Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

New pronouncements

 

New pronouncements are described in Note 3 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

4. CONTINGENT TRANSACTIONS

 

In order to meet specific financial needs of customers, the Bank’s credit policy also includes, among others, the granting of guarantees, securities, bonds, letters of credit and documentary credits. The Bank is also exposed to overdrafts and unused agreed credits on credit cards of the Bank. Since they imply a contingent obligation for the Bank, they expose the Bank to credit risks other than those recognized in the Statement of financial position and, therefore, they are an integral part of the total risk of the Bank.

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank maintains the following maximum exposures to credit risk related to this type of transactions:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts     4,006,933,173       3,015,330,004  
Guarantees granted (1)     186,443,599       390,575,624  
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments (1)     46,404,145       79,663,599  
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations             87,345,788  
Subtotal     4,239,780,917       3,572,915,015  
Less: Allowance for ECL     (7,699,413 )     (4,523,473 )
Total     4,232,081,504       3,568,391,542  

 

(1) Includes transactions not covered by BCRA debtor classification standard. The Guarantees granted include an amount of 827,767 and 1,423,732, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Overdraft and unused agreed commitments include an amount of 795,029 and 25,479, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Risks related to the abovementioned contingent transactions have been assessed and are controlled within the framework of the Bank’s credit risk policy, as described in Note 44 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

5. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

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

 

At the beginning, derivatives often imply only a mutual exchange of promises with little or no investment. Nevertheless, these instruments frequently imply high levels of leverage and are quite volatile. A relatively small movement in the value of the underlying asset could have a significant impact in profit or loss. Furthermore, over-the-counter derivatives may expose the Bank to risks related to the absence of an exchange market in which to close an open position. The Bank’s exposure for derivative contracts is monitored on a regular basis as part of its general risk management framework. Information on the Bank’s credit risk management objectives and policies is included in Note 44 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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

 

        12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Derivative financial Assets   Underlying
notional
value
  Notional
value (in
thousands)
    Fair value     Notional
value (in
thousands)
    Fair value  
Transactions of foreign currency contract without delivery of underlying asset   US dollars     82,701       2,500,969       113,653       28,621,262  
Put options taken (1)   Argentine pesos     2,304,282,735       16,782,802                  
Total derivatives held for trading         2,304,365,436       19,283,771       113,653       28,621,262  

 

(1) Corresponds to the premium to be earned on the options acquired by the Bank that give it the opportunity to sell the underlying asset (government security) at a value determined by the applicable regulations of the BCRA. In this operation, the options can be exercised up to one day before the expiration of the underlying asset. Considering the terms and conditions of these put options established by the BCRA, they are considered "out of the money" with a fair value equal to zero.

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Derivative financial liabilities   Underlying
notional
value
  Notional
value (in
thousands)
    Fair value     Notional
value (in
thousands)
    Fair value  
Transactions of foreign currency contract without delivery of underlying asset   US dollars     70,650       1,278,065       132,179       6,179,869  
Put options taken   Argentine pesos     275,020       43,537                  
Total derivatives held for trading         345,670       1,321,602       132,179       6,179,869  

 

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

 

6. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank has repurchase agreements of government and private securities, in absolute value, for 18,956,694 and 1,391,909,634, respectively. Maturity of the repurchase agreements as of December 2024 will occur during the month of January 2025. Furthermore, the securities received guarantee repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2023, total 1,479,609,206, and are recognized as an off balance sheet transaction, while the securities delivered that guarantee repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amount to 23,031,652 and 66,304,450, respectively, and are recorded as “Financial assets delivered in guarantee” of the Financial Statements.

 

Profit generated by the Bank as a result of its repurchase agreements arranged during the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2024 and 2023, total 297,684,163 and 428,812,085, respectively, and were accounted for in “Interest income” in the statement of income. In addition, losses generated by the Bank as a result of its repurchase agreements arranged during the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2024 and 2023 total 8,268,119 and 30,211,754, respectively, and are recognized as “Interest expense” in the Statement of income.

 

7. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of the other financial assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Receivables from spot sales of government securities pending settlement     285,734,398       44,912  
Sundry debtors     156,556,735       230,123,660  
Private securities     185,155       138,064  
Receivables from spot sales of foreign currency pending settlement             2,862,416  
Debtors from operations             24,716  
Other     2,244,858       1,293,096  
Subtotal     444,721,146       234,486,864  
Less: Allowances for ECL     (250,442 )     (1,296,294 )
Total     444,470,704       233,190,570  

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

8. LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING

 

The composition of loans and other financing as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Non-financial public sector (1)     69,936,579       10,271,322  
Other financial entities     63,132,416       21,700,303  
Other financial entities     63,162,130       21,750,881  
Less: allowance for ECL     (29,714 )     (50,578 )
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents     5,641,797,492       3,902,610,100  
Overdrafts     541,134,853       626,939,698  
Documents     1,018,361,177       732,432,669  
Mortgage loans     504,071,972       359,589,458  
Pledge loans     122,617,082       61,251,124  
Personal loans     1,153,204,936       518,869,616  
Credit cards     1,378,563,049       1,055,651,798  
Financial leases     16,449,015       20,730,172  
Other     1,030,452,928       643,576,834  
Less: allowance for ECL     (123,057,520 )     (116,431,269 )
Total     5,774,866,487       3,934,581,725  

 

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

 

9. LOSS ALLOWANCE FOR EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES ON CREDIT EXPOSURES NOT MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

 

The Bank recognizes a loss allowance for expected credit losses on all credit exposures not measured at fair value through profit or loss, like debt instruments measured at amortized cost, debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts (not measured at fair value through profit or loss), contract assets and lease receivables.

 

Exhibit P discloses financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and financial assets not recognized at fair value. This classification is made pursuant to the expressed in Note 3 “Basis for the preparation of these Financial Statements and applicable accounting standards”. Additionally, Note 11 explains the information related to the valuation process.

 

Moreover, considering the temporary exclusion established by BCRA mentioned in Note 3 “Applicable accounting standards” the Bank applies the impairment requirements for the recognition and measurement of a loss allowance for financial assets measured at amortized cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income, except for public sector exposures. In addition, the Bank applies the impairment requirements for guarantees granted, undrawn commitments of credit cards, checking account advance agreements and letter of credits, which are not recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

For the purpose of assessing the Bank’s credit risk exposure and identifying material credit risk concentration, disclosures regarding credit risk of financial assets and off balance items are as follows.

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

9.1 Loans and other financing measured at amortized cost

 

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

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Loans and other financing     5,897,953,721       4,051,063,572  
Individual assessment     1,500,148,974       897,086,209  
Collective assessment     4,397,804,747       3,153,977,363  
Less: Allowance for ECL (1)     (123,087,234 )     (116,481,847 )
Total     5,774,866,487       3,934,581,725  

 

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

 

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

 

Internal rating       12/31/2024  
grade   Range PD   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Performing       5,602,841,904     107,331,873           5,710,173,777     96.82  
High grade   0.00%  -    3.50%   5,023,192,947     27,078,504           5,050,271,451     85.63  
Standard grade   3.51%  -    7.00%   338,414,728     24,728,616           363,143,344     6.16  
Sub-standard grade   7.01%  -  33.00%   241,234,229     55,524,753           296,758,982     5.03  
Past due but not impaired (1)   33.01%  -  99.99%   57,069,647     64,085,088           121,154,735     2.05  
Impaired   100%               66,625,209     66,625,209     1.13  
    Total   5,659,911,551     171,416,961     66,625,209     5,897,953,721     100  
    %   95.96     2.91     1.13     100        

 

Internal rating       12/31/2023  
grade   Range PD   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Performing       3,792,693,041     107,415,587           3,900,108,628     96.27  
High grade   0.00%  -    3.50%   3,549,282,187     38,375,336           3,587,657,523     88.56  
Standard grade   3.51%  -    7.00%   161,454,681     24,164,485           185,619,166     4.58  
Sub-standard grade   7.01%  -  33.00%   81,956,173     44,875,766           126,831,939     3.13  
Past due but not impaired (1)   33.01%  -  99.99%   20,818,792     86,657,976           107,476,768     2.66  
Impaired   100%               43,478,176     43,478,176     1.07  
    Total   3,813,511,833     194,073,563     43,478,176     4,051,063,572     100  
    %   94.14     4.79     1.07     100        

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

9.1.1 Loans on an individual assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of corporate loans by grade of credit risk classification, based on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and classification by stages as of the date of the reporting period. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in Note 44 section “Credit risk” to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Internal rating       12/31/2024  
grade   Range PD   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Performing       1,467,617,978     15,149,753           1,482,767,731     98.84  
High grade   0.00%  -    3.50%   1,452,583,515     12,098,069           1,464,681,584     97.63  
Standard grade   3.51%  -    7.00%   4,451,091     3,051,684           7,502,775     0.50  
Sub-standard grade   7.01%  -  33.00%   10,583,372                 10,583,372     0.71  
Past due but not impaired   33.01%  -  99.99%                              
Impaired   100%               17,381,243     17,381,243     1.16  
    Total   1,467,617,978     15,149,753     17,381,243     1,500,148,974     100  
    %   97.83     1.01     1.16     100        

 

Internal rating       12/31/2023  
grade   Range PD   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Performing       827,718,616     15,455,160           843,173,776     93.99  
High grade   0.00%  -    3.50%   749,309,375     9,304,513           758,613,888     84.57  
Standard grade   3.51%  -    7.00%   44,696,724     3,182           44,699,906     4.98  
Sub-standard grade   7.01%  -  33.00%   33,712,517     6,147,465           39,859,982     4.44  
Past due but not impaired   33.01%  -  99.99%         38,587,859           38,587,859     4.30  
Impaired   100%               15,324,574     15,324,574     1.71  
    Total   827,718,616     54,043,019     15,324,574     897,086,209     100  
    %   92.27     6.02     1.71     100        

 

9.1.2 Loans on a collective assessment

 

The table below shows the credit quality and the debt balance to credit risk of loans portfolio under collective assessment, by grade of credit risk classification based on the Bank’s internal credit rating system, PD range and classification by stages as of the date of the reporting period. The Bank’s internal credit rating systems and the evaluation and measurement approaches are explained in Note 44 section “Credit risk” to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Internal rating       12/31/2024  
grade   Range PD   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Performing       4,135,223,926     92,182,120           4,227,406,046     96.13  
High grade   0.00%  -    3.50%   3,570,609,432     14,980,435           3,585,589,867     81.53  
Standard grade   3.51%  -    7.00%   333,963,637     21,676,932           355,640,569     8.09  
Sub-standard grade   7.01%  -  33.00%   230,650,857     55,524,753           286,175,610     6.51  
Past due but not impaired (1)   33.01%  -  99.99%   57,069,647     64,085,088           121,154,735     2.75  
Impaired   100%               49,243,966     49,243,966     1.12  
    Total   4,192,293,573     156,267,208     49,243,966     4,397,804,747     100  
    %   95.33     3.55     1.12     100        

 

Internal rating       12/31/2023  
grade   Range PD   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Performing       2,964,974,425     91,960,427           3,056,934,852     96.93  
High grade   0.00%  -    3.50%   2,799,972,812     29,070,823           2,829,043,635     89.70  
Standard grade   3.51%  -    7.00%   116,757,957     24,161,303           140,919,260     4.47  
Sub-standard grade   7.01%  -  33.00%   48,243,656     38,728,301           86,971,957     2.76  
Past due but not impaired (1)   33.01%  -  99.99%   20,818,792     48,070,117           68,888,909     2.18  
Impaired   100%               28,153,602     28,153,602     0.89  
    Total   2,985,793,217     140,030,544     28,153,602     3,153,977,363     100  
    %   94.67     4.44     0.89     100        

 

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

 

9.2 Other debt securities at amortized cost

 

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

 

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

 

    12/31/2024  
Composition   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Corporate bonds     6,332,597                       6,332,597       82.85  
Financial trusts     1,310,610                       1,310,610       17.15  
Total     7,643,207                       7,643,207       100  
%     100                       100          

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    12/31/2023  
Composition   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Corporate bonds     22,473,671                       22,473,671       93.95  
Financial trusts     1,448,430                       1,448,430       6.05  
Other private securities                     312       312          
Total     23,922,101               312       23,922,413       100  
%     100                       100          

 

The related ECL for Corporate Bonds as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 4,117 and 25,541, respectively. The ECL related to Financial trusts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 1,699 and 301, respectively. The ECL related to Other private securities as of December 31, 2023 amounted to 312.

 

9.3 Government securities at amortized cost or fair value through OCI

 

This group includes local government securities, provincial securities or BCRA instruments measured at amortized cost or fair value through OCI. For these assets, an individual assessment of the related parameters is performed. However, under domestic standards and according to Communiqué “A” 6847, no ECL is calculated for these instruments.

 

A breakdown of these investments and their characteristics is disclosed in Exhibit A.

 

9.4 Other financial assets

 

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

 

    12/31/2024  
Composition   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Other financial assets     444,535,991                       444,535,991       100  
Total     444,535,991                       444,535,991       100  
%     100                       100          

 

    12/31/2023  
Composition   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Other financial assets     234,261,038                       234,261,038       100  
Total     234,261,038                       234,261,038       100  
%     100                       100          

 

The ECL related to these types of instruments amounted to 250,442 and 1,296,294 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

In exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowances for uncollectibility risk”, the ECL movements at sector and product level are also disclosed.

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

  9.5 Loans commitment

 

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

 

    12/31/2024  
Composition   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts     3,984,550,273       22,320,115       62,785       4,006,933,173       94.54  
Guarantees granted     185,290,822       325,010               185,615,832       4.38  
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments     45,557,863       51,253               45,609,116       1.08  
Total     4,215,398,958       22,696,378       62,785       4,238,158,121       100  
%     99.46       0.54               100          

 

    12/31/2023  
Composition   Stage 1     Stage 2     Stage 3     Total     %  
Undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts     2,992,085,586       23,238,765       5,653       3,015,330,004       84.42  
Guarantees granted     389,151,892                       389,151,892       10.90  
Responsibilities for foreign trade operations     87,345,788                       87,345,788       2.45  
Overdraft and unused agreed commitments     79,566,816       71,304               79,638,120       2.23  
Total     3,548,150,082       23,310,069       5,653       3,571,465,804       100  
%     99.35       0.65               100          

 

The related ECL for undrawn commitments of credit cards and checking accounts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 7,386,764 and 3,039,468, respectively. The ECL related to guarantees granted as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 279,055 and 1,390,713, respectively. The ECL related to overdraft and unused agreed commitments as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 33,594 and 93,292, respectively.

 

In exhibit R “Value adjustment for credit losses – Allowances for uncollectibility risk”, the ECL movements at sector and product level are also disclosed.

 

10. FINANCIAL ASSETS DELIVERED AS GUARANTEE

 

The composition of financial assets delivered as guarantee as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

    Carrying amount  
Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
For transactions with the BCRA     138,595,967       148,335,239  
For guarantee deposits     72,818,147       41,457,638  
For repo transactions     23,031,652       66,304,450  
Total     234,445,766       256,097,327  

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

11. FAIR VALUE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

 

Note 11 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the methods and assumptions used to determine the fair value, both of the financial instruments recognized at fair value as of those not accounted for at such fair value in these separate Financial Statements.

 

In addition, the Bank discloses the relevant information as to instruments included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Even though the Bank’s Management has used its best judgment to estimate the fair values of its financial instruments, any technique to perform such estimate implies certain inherent fragility level.

 

Fair value hierarchy

 

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

 

- Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) observable in active markets that the Bank accesses to at the measurement day for identical assets or liabilities. The Bank considers markets as active only if there are sufficient trading activities with respect to the volume and liquidity of the identical assets or liabilities and when there are binding and exercisable price quotes available at each fiscal year.

 

- Level 2: Valuation techniques for which the data and variables having a significant impact on the determination of the fair value recognized or disclosed are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Such inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical instruments in inactive markets and observable inputs other than quoted prices, such as interest rates and yield curves, implied volatilities, and credit spreads. In addition, adjustments to level 2 inputs may be required for the condition or location of the asset or the extent to which it relates to items that are comparable to the valued instrument. However, if such adjustments are based on unobservable inputs that are significant to the entire measurement, the Bank will classify the instruments as Level 3.

 

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

 

Exhibit P “Categories of financial liabilities for residual terms”, presents the hierarchy in the Bank’s financial asset and liability at fair value measurement.

 

Below is the reconciliation between the amounts at the beginning and the end of the fiscal year for the financial assets recognized at fair value, categorized as level 3:

 

    As of December 31, 2024  
Reconciliation   Debt
instruments
    Other financial
assets
    Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning     15,278       138,065       4,482,787  
Profit and loss     518,980       (215,154 )     5,362,145  
Recognition and derecognition     3,212,353       451,596          
Monetary effect     (362,995 )     (189,352 )     (3,326,023 )
Amount at the end of the fiscal year     3,383,616       185,155       6,518,909  

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    As of December 31, 2023  
Reconciliation   Debt
instruments
    Other financial
assets
    Equity
instruments at
fair value through
profit or loss
 
Amount at the beginning     6,997,410       335,099       4,645,092  
Transfers from level 3 (1)                     (306,237 )
Profit and loss     5,078,117       81,143       4,900,032  
Recognition and derecognition     (7,524,345 )                
Monetary effect     (4,535,904 )     (278,177 )     (4,756,100 )
Amount at the end of the fiscal year     15,278       138,065       4,482,787  

 

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

 

Note 11 to the consolidated Financial Statements, details the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of assets at Level 3.

 

Changes in fair value levels

 

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

 

Except for the foregoing, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank has not recognized any transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

Financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value

 

The following table shows a comparison between the fair value and the carrying amount of financial instruments not recognized at fair value as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

    12/31/2024  
Composition   Carrying
amount
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair value  
Financial assets                                        
Cash and deposits in banks     2,616,967,892       2,616,967,892                       2,616,967,892  
Other financial assets     444,285,549       444,285,549                       444,285,549  
Loans and other financing     5,774,866,487                       5,432,217,583       5,432,217,583  
Other debt securities     2,687,768,166       2,470,198,227       61,476,176               2,531,674,403  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     233,503,577       233,503,577                       233,503,577  
Total     11,757,391,671       5,764,955,245       61,476,176       5,432,217,583       11,258,649,004  
                                         
Financial liabilities                                        
Deposits     8,404,894,601       5,525,059,399               2,896,392,407       8,421,451,806  
Repo transactions     18,956,694       18,956,694                       18,956,694  
Other financial liabilities     809,323,141       786,070,682       27,767,664               813,838,346  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions     43,472,382       41,572,590       1,899,792               43,472,382  
Issued corporate bonds     14,789,758               14,789,758               14,789,758  
Subordinated corporate bonds     419,379,179               404,066,809               404,066,809  
Total     9,710,815,755       6,371,659,365       448,524,023       2,896,392,407       9,716,575,795  

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    12/31/2023  
Composition   Carrying
amount
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Fair value  
Financial assets                                        
Cash and deposits in banks     2,532,673,657       2,051,832,827                       2,051,832,827  
Repo transactions     1,340,514,525       1,148,724,776                       1,148,724,776  
Other financial assets     232,964,744       199,574,028                       199,574,028  
Loans and other financing     3,934,581,725                       3,240,930,799       3,240,930,799  
Other debt securities     305,095,437       92,161,432       121,001,588       106,073,948       319,236,968  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     186,359,926       160,013,955                       160,013,955  
Total     8,532,190,014       3,652,307,018       121,001,588       3,347,004,747       7,120,313,353  
                                         
Financial liabilities                                        
Deposits     7,232,833,196       3,608,265,703               2,403,606,179       6,011,871,882  
Repo transactions     51,395,109       51,395,108                       51,395,108  
Other financial liabilities     586,849,255       536,810,501       22,860,381               559,670,882  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions     43,115,043       16,001,363       480,704               16,482,067  
Issued corporate bonds     134,466,854               125,373,465               125,373,465  
Subordinated corporate bonds     716,731,761               606,781,258               606,781,258  
Total     8,765,391,218       4,212,472,675       755,495,808       2,403,606,179       7,371,574,662  

 

12. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

12.1 Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)

 

On May 18, 2023, the Bank acquired from Inversora Juramento SA, 100% of the capital stock and votes of Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU). Detailed information on this transaction is included in Note 12.1 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

12.2 Banco BMA SAU (formerly known as Banco Itaú Argentina SA)

 

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

 

On November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors of the BCRA authorized the abovementioned purchase. Detailed information on this transaction is included in Note 12.2 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

13. INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

 

The Bank’s interests in associates and joint ventures are disclosed in Note 13 to the consolidated Financial Statements. For further information on the Bank’s interest in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, see also Exhibit E “Detailed information on interest in other companies”.

 

  153  

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

14. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

The composition of other non-financial assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Investment property (see Exhibit F)     61,457,681       58,391,290  
Advanced prepayments     23,498,213       20,013,675  
Tax advances     9,547,685       31,005,807  
Other     478,641       1,811,293  
Total     94,982,220       111,222,065  

 

15. RELATED PARTIES

 

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

 

- has control or joint control of the Bank;

 

- has significant influence over the Bank;

 

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

 

- members of the same group;

 

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

 

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

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, amounts balances and profit or loss related to transactions generated with related parties are as follows:

 

    As of December 31, 2024  
    Main subsidiaries                          
    Macro
Bank
Limited
    Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
    Argenpay
SAU
    Fintech
SGR
    Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
    Associates     Key
management
personnel
(2)
    Other
related
parties
    Total  
Assets                                                                                          
Cash and deposits in banks     8,738                                                               8,738  
Derivative instruments                                                             12,057       12,057  
Other financial assets                             24,906,035                                       24,906,035  
Loans and other financing (3)                                                                        
Documents                                                             513,202       513,202  
Overdrafts                                             3,810       585       30,793,756       30,798,151  
Credit cards                                             3,443       641,496       252,806       897,745  
Financial leases                                     244                       35,980       36,224  
Personal loans                                                     10,071               10,071  
Mortgage loans                                                     722,901               722,901  
Other (4)                                                     2,448,491       15,280,546       17,729,037  
Guarantees granted                                                             28,913,080       28,913,080  
Total assets     8,738                       24,906,035       244       7,253       3,823,544       75,801,427       104,547,241  

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    As of December 31, 2024  
    Main subsidiaries                          
    Macro
Bank
Limited
    Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
    Argenpay
SAU
    Fintech
SGR
    Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
    Associates     Key
management
personnel
(2)
    Other
related
parties
    Total  
Liabilities                                                                             
Deposits             72,405,682       1,442,672       3,407       5,577,942       316,811       19,255,279       10,908,712       109,910,505  
Other financial liabilities                                                     5,184       675,777       680,961  
Subordinated corporate bonds             157,267               1,389,194       157,267                               1,703,728  
Other non-financial liabilities                             159,996                               3,224,075       3,384,071  
Total liabilities             72,562,949       1,442,672       1,552,597       5,735,209       316,811       19,260,463       14,808,564       115,679,265  
                                                                         
Income / (loss)                                                                        
Interest income             85,005                       10,931       235,074       1,866,620       13,201,010       15,398,640  
Interest expense             (229,720 )                     (442,496 )     (78,030 )     (394,262 )     (1,385,825 )     (2,530,333 )
Commissions income             168,533               9,150               3,532       959       120,310       302,484  
Commissions expense                             (183,217 )             (201,201 )     (341 )     (518 )     (385,277 )
Net gain from measurement of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss                                                             (790,808 )     (790,808 )
Other operating income                     89       8,019,956       15,702       40,384       85,737       88,724       8,250,592  
Administrative expense                                             (4,281,996 )             (3,237,144 )     (7,519,140 )
Other operating expense                                                             (1,178,114 )     (1,178,114 )
Total income / (loss)             23,818       89       7,845,889       (415,863 )     (4,282,237 )     1,558,713       6,817,635       11,548,044  

 

(1) It includes the amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.
(2) Includes close family members of the key management personnel.
(3) The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2024 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Associates, Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 12,464,865, 53,200, 901,801, 6,202,228 and 162,093,836, respectively.
(4) It is related to Loans and other financing not disclosed in other items, mainly Other loans, Financing of foreign exchange transactions and Loans with government securities.

 

    As of December 31, 2023  
    Main subsidiaries                          
    Macro
Bank
Limited
    Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
    Argenpay
SAU
    Fintech
SGR
    Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
    Associates     Key
management
personnel
(2)
    Other
related
parties
    Total  
Assets                                                                                              
Cash and deposits in banks     14,107                                                               14,107  
Other financial assets                             18,131,257                                       18,131,257  
Loans and other financing (3)                                                                        
Documents                                                             2,797,148       2,797,148  
Overdrafts                                                     549,233       5,797,077       6,346,310  
Credit cards                                                     1,062,107       280,586       1,342,693  
Financial leases                                     67,454                       112,370       179,824  
Personal loans                                                     10,039               10,039  
Mortgage loans                                                     2,748,033               2,748,033  
Other (4)                                                     755,905       10,358,628       11,114,533  
Guarantees granted                                                             57,396,800       57,396,800  
Total assets     14,107                       18,131,257       67,454               5,125,317       76,742,609       100,080,744  

 

  155  

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    As of December 31, 2023  
    Main subsidiaries                          
    Macro
Bank
Limited
    Macro
Securities
SAU (1)
    Argenpay
SAU
    Fintech
SGR
    Macro
Agro SAU
(formerly
known as
Comercio
Interior
SAU)
    Associates     Key
management
personnel
(2)
    Other
related
parties
    Total  
Liabilities                                                                               
Deposits             34,374,006       563,037       53,746       24,324       662,700       10,911,010       32,521,820       79,110,643  
Other financial liabilities                                                     6,019       116,373       122,392  
Issued corporate bonds             6,282,441                                                       6,282,441  
Subordinated corporate bonds                             1,702,239       268,775                               1,971,014  
Other non-financial liabilities                                                             5,491,426       5,491,426  
Total liabilities             40,656,447       563,037       1,755,985       293,099       662,700       10,917,029       38,129,619       92,977,916  
                                                                         
Income / (loss)                                                                        
Interest income             517,247                       31,201               4,097,575       11,661,595       16,307,618  
Interest expense                                             (199,589 )     (430,769 )     (242,353 )     (872,711 )
Commissions income             168,351               124,700               2,591       1,023       143,933       440,598  
Commissions expense                             (100,215 )                     (229 )     (176 )     (100,620 )
Other operating income             468,825       70       20,386,064       6,729       847               132,019       20,994,554  
Administrative expense                                             (2,060,562 )     (1,152 )     (3,337,513 )     (5,399,227 )
Other operating expense             (22 )                                             (1,170,416 )     (1,170,438 )
Total income / (loss)             1,154,401       70       20,410,549       37,930       (2,256,713 )     3,666,448       7,187,089       30,199,774  

 

(1) It includes the amounts from its subsidiary Macro Fondos SGFCISA.
(2) Includes close family members of the key management personnel.
(3) The maximum financing amount for Loans and other financing as of December 31, 2023 for Macro Securities SAU, Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU), Key management personnel and Other related parties amounted to 47,118,241, 149,172, 7,511,928 and 112,163,466, respectively.
(4) It is related to Loans and other financing not disclosed in other items, mainly Other loans, Financing of foreign exchange transactions and Loans with government securities.

 

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

 

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

 

Total remunerations received as salary and bonus by the key management personnel as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 6,632,659 and 6,028,649, respectively.

 

In addition, fees received by the Directors as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to 32,812,133 and 13,874,951, respectively.

 

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

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Board of Directors     13       12  
Senior managers of the key management personnel     9       11  
Total     22       23  

 

  156  

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

16. DEPOSITS

 

The composition of deposits as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Non-financial public sector     643,700,325       407,437,205  
Financial sector     11,609,878       43,956,526  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents     7,749,584,398       6,781,439,465  
Checking accounts     944,085,580       978,965,568  
Saving accounts     4,022,515,454       3,144,275,169  
Time deposits     2,055,177,650       2,276,969,589  
Investment accounts     623,032,936       272,672,783  
Other     104,772,778       108,556,356  
Total     8,404,894,601       7,232,833,196  

 

17. OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other financial liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Credit and debit card settlement - due to merchants     611,331,052       428,605,251  
Amounts payable for spot purchases of foreign currency pending settlement     55,149,470       2,888,745  
Payment orders pending settlement foreign trade     42,635,994       73,742,638  
Collections on account and behalf of others     38,139,961       22,765,765  
Finance leases liabilities     13,958,912       20,342,662  
Amounts payable for spot purchases of government securities pending settlement     4,885,095       44,912  
Amounts payable for other spot purchases pending settlement             24,715  
Other     43,222,657       38,504,193  
Total     809,323,141       586,918,881  

 

18. LEASES

 

18.1 The Bank as a lessee

 

As explained in Note 18.1 to the consolidated Financial Statements, the Bank has lease arrangements mainly for real properties recognized in the item “Property, plant and equipment”.

 

The carrying amounts of lease liabilities and the movements during the fiscal year are as follows:

 

Movements   2024     2023  
At the beginning of the fiscal year     20,342,662       13,259,375  
Additions     9,057,317       12,887,249  
Accretion of interest     2,592,887       1,857,866  
Difference in foreign currency     2,470,829       15,792,173  
Payments     (7,473,974 )     (8,428,367 )
Monetary effect     (13,030,809 )     (15,025,634 )
At the end of the fiscal year (see Note 17)     13,958,912       20,342,662  

 

  157  

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

The short term leases were recognized as expense for an amount of 645,775 and 91,378 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

The table below shows the maturity of the lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

Lease
liabilities
  Up to 1
month
    Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
    Over 3
months
and up to
6 months
    Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
    Total up to
12 months
    Over 12
months
and up to
24 months
    Over 24
months
    Total over
12 months
 
Balances as of 12/31/2024   1,321,201     1,162,668     1,515,111     2,340,473     6,339,453     2,999,332     4,620,127     7,619,459  
Balances as of 12/31/2023   1,074,796     1,406,206     1,850,632     3,259,357     7,590,991     4,497,734     8,253,937     12,751,671  

 

18.1 The Bank as a lessor

 

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

 

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

 

    12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
    Current value of
minimum
payments
    Total gross
investment
    Current value of
minimum
payments
    Total gross
investment
 
Up to 1 year     5,973,498       13,939,303       6,945,009       26,154,470  
From 1 to 5 years     10,475,517       17,364,678       13,781,633       40,302,984  
Over 5 years             561       3,530       4,299  
Total     16,449,015       31,304,542       20,730,172       66,461,753  

 

Income for non-accrued interests amounted to 14,855,527 and 45,731,581, for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

19. PROVISIONS

 

This item includes the amounts estimated to face a liability of probable occurrence, which if occurring, would originate a loss for the Bank.

 

Exhibit J “Changes in provisions” presents the changes in provisions as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

  158  

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

The expected terms to settle these obligations are as follows:

 

    12/31/2024              
Composition   Within 12
months
    Over 12
months
    12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties             500       500       1,089  
Letters of credits, guarantees and other commitments (1)     7,699,413               7,699,413       4,523,473  
Commercial claims in progress (2)     1,563,403       2,847,783       4,411,186       6,002,517  
Labor lawsuits     957,791       436,917       1,394,708       1,379,432  
Pension funds - reimbursement     1,316,111       257,918       1,574,029       2,655,270  
Other             1,824,940       1,824,940       4,273,394  
Total     11,536,718       5,368,058       16,904,776       18,835,175  

 

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

(2) See also Note 41.2.

 

20. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

The composition of other non-financial liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables     121,887,743       110,831,241  
Withholdings and collections     88,534,665       96,704,307  
Taxes payables     55,154,699       73,438,416  
Miscellaneous payables - provisions of goods and services     39,578,079       90,690,473  
Retirement pension payment orders pending settlement     7,851,128       3,458,899  
Directors’ and syndics’ fees payable     5,703,732       34,844,358  
Dividends payable (1)             174,519  
Other     2,536,885       9,117,991  
Total     321,246,931       419,260,204  

 

(1) See Note 33 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

21. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAYABLE

 

The table below presents the amounts of employee benefits payable as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Vacation accrual     101,596,166       76,232,341  
Salaries, bonuses and payroll taxes payables     20,291,577       34,598,900  
Total     121,887,743       110,831,241  

 

The Bank has not long-term employee benefits or post-employment benefits as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

159


 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

The following tables show the analysis of financial assets and liabilities the Bank expects to recover and settle as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

12/31/2024   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     2,616,967,892                                                                  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             3,428,686       103,577,366       412,162,714       8,826,547       527,995,313       35,115,497       12,280,867       47,396,364  
Derivative financial instruments             17,589,940       817,939       875,892               19,283,771                          
Repo transactions                                                                        
Other financial assets     74,356,287       315,277,175       98,792       8,426,028               323,801,995               46,312,422       46,312,422  
Loans and other financing (1)     1,440,603       2,229,026,275       596,862,426       676,269,045       671,504,237       4,173,661,983       643,678,478       956,085,423       1,599,763,901  
Other debt securities             4,285,758       422,116,704       69,385,324       64,415,998       560,203,784       27,731,738       2,461,807,004       2,489,538,742  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     211,414,114       23,031,652                               23,031,652                          
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss     7,736,916                                                                  
Total assets     2,911,915,812       2,592,639,486       1,123,473,227       1,167,119,003       744,746,782       5,627,978,498       706,525,713       3,476.485,716       4,183,011,429  
                                                                         
Liabilities                                                                        
Deposits     5,476,206,366       2,412,235,081       359,993,288       93,798,896       62,521,235       2,928,548,500       127,992       11,743       139,735  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss             38,403                               38,403                          
Derivative financial instruments             288,116       451,131       417,060       165,295       1,321,602                          
Repo transactions             18,956,694                               18,956,694                          
Other financial liabilities             786,441,794       2,327,809       1,864,502       2,826,466       793,460,571       4,600,584       11,261,986       15,862,570  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions             18,535,607       16,520,632       7,963,385       95,037       43,114,661       183,346       174,375       357,721  
Issued corporate bonds                     49,843               14,739,915       14,789,758                          
Subordinated corporate bonds                             6,379,179               6,379,179       413,000,000               413,000,000  
Total liabilities     5,476,206,366       3,236,495,695       379,342,703       110,423,022       80,347,948       3,806,609,368       417,911,922       11,448,104       429,360,026  

 

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

 

12/31/2023   Without due
date
    Up to 1
month
    Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
    Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
    Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
    Total up to
12 months
    Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
    Over 24
months
    Total over 12
months
 
Assets                                                                        
Cash and deposits in banks     2,532,673,657                                                                  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss             28,065       519,271,595       1,295,426,211       1,794,026,600       3,608,752,471       12,189,656       34,799,939       46,989,595  
Derivative financial instruments             17,285,994       7,375,073       3,960,195               28,621,262                          
Repo transactions             1,340,514,525                               1,340,514,525                          
Other financial assets     74,625,792       31,800,848       33,575       6,472,209               38,306,632       75,152       120,182,994       120,258,146  
Loans and other financing (1)     17,082,454       1,933,682,577       479,259,305       376,563,750       342,261,313       3,131,766,945       291,331,550       494,400,776       785,732,326  
Other debt securities             272,753       594,433       96,537,749       123,475,647       220,880,582       549,298,802       66,462,487       615,761,289  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     189,792,877       66,304,450                               66,304,450                          
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss     5,710,264                                                                  
Total assets     2,819,885,044       3,389,889,212       1,006,533,981       1,778,960,114       2,259,763,560       8,435,146,867       852,895,160       715,846,196       1,568,741,356  

 

160


 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

12/31/2023   Without due
date
    Up to 1
month
    Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
    Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
    Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
    Total up to
12 months
    Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
    Over 24
months
    Total over 12
months
 
Liabilities                                                                        
Deposits     3,554,864,117       3,192,745,138       300,540,316       97,200,197       87,058,861       3,677,544,512       415,201       9,366       424,567  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss             16,909                               16,909                          
Derivative financial instruments             1,681,314       2,273,199       283,932       1,941,424       6,179,869                          
Repo transactions             51,395,109                               51,395,109                          
Other financial liabilities             561,026,596       2,321,484       2,208,642       3,908,756       569,465,478       5,855,529       11,597,874       17,453,403  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions             20,043,552       7,862,916       966,976               28,873,444       13,913,188       328,411       14,241,599  
Issued corporate bonds                     6,923       29,479,027       93,077,729       122,563,679       11,903,175               11,903,175  
Subordinated corporate bonds                             12,498,736               12,498,736               704,233,025       704,233,025  
Total liabilities     3,554,864,117       3,826,908,618       313,004,838       142,637,510       185,986,770       4,468,537,736       32,087,093       716,168,676       748,255,769  

 

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

 

23. DISCLOSURES BY OPERATING SEGMENT

 

The Bank has an approach of its banking business that is described in Note 23 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

24. INCOME TAX

 

a) Inflation adjustment on income tax and corporate income tax rate

 

Note 24 to the consolidated Financial Statements summarizes the legal aspects of the inflation adjustment on income tax and the corporate income tax rate.

 

b) The main items of deferred income tax:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Deferred tax assets                
Loans and other financing     37,587,031       55,845,713  
Provisions and employee benefits     11,717,401       12,089,895  
Allowances for contingencies     3,111,028       3,724,577  
Leases     2,261,915       3,955,143  
Investments in other companies     1,010,385       1,356,082  
Tax losses     65,349,185          
Other     3,748,878       9,556,914  
Total deferred tax assets     124,785,823       86,528,324  
Deferred tax liabilities                
Property, plant and equipment and other non-financial assets     85,263,323       88,371,696  
Intangible assets     50,376,795       49,946,912  
Tax effects on forward sales     9,404,692       34,121,590  
Government securities     55,142,897          
Other     3,698,787       11,684,528  
Total deferred tax liabilities     203,886,494       184,124,726  
Net deferred tax liabilities     79,100,671       97,596,402  

 

161


 

NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Changes in net deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are summarized as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Net deferred tax liabilities at the beginning of the fiscal year     97,596,402       94,189,046  
(Profit) / expense from deferred taxes recognized in the statement of income     (18,495,731 )     3,407,356  
Net deferred tax liabilities at fiscal year end     79,100,671       97,596,402  

 

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

 

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

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Current income tax charge (1)     21,912,720       567,656,967  
(Profit) / expense from deferred income tax     (18,495,731 )     3,407,356  
Charge from income tax recognized in the statement of income     3,416,989       571,064,323  
(Profit) / expense from income tax recognized in other comprehensive income     (41,102,427 )     36,263,592  
Total     (37,685,438 )     607,327,915  

 

(1) Includes the restatement in constant currency of the current tax charge generated during the year, the adjustments recognized in the current year for previous periods and the effects of including in the OCI the applicable portion of the current tax.

 

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

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Income carrying amount before income tax     327,560,045       1,838,478,836  
Applicable income tax rate     35 %     35 %
Income tax on income carrying amount     114,646,016       643,467,593  
Net permanent differences and other tax effects including the fiscal inflation adjustment     (111,229,027 )     (72,403,270 )
Total income tax     3,416,989       571,064,323  

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the effective income tax rate is 1% and 30.9%, respectively.

 

Note 24 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the reimbursement actions filed by the Bank with the former AFIP, referred to income tax, for previous fiscal periods.

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

25. COMMISSIONS INCOME

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time                
Commissions related to obligations     288,878,684       298,031,444  
Commissions related to credit cards     175,788,358       172,235,847  
Commissions related to insurance     32,070,531       26,591,082  
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions     16,938,543       11,089,619  
Commissions related to loans     14,199,151       2,972,625  
Commissions related to securities value     7,039,536       5,065,460  
Commissions related to financial guarantees granted     5,191,319       1,194,708  
Performance obligations satisfied over certain time period                
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions     3,961,652       1,095,078  
Commissions related to credit cards     2,642,933       2,266,524  
Commissions related to loans     154,094       161,472  
Commissions related to obligations     2,015       8,091  
Total     546,866,816       520,711,950  

 

26. DIFFERENCES IN QUOTED PRICES OF GOLD AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos     124,097,735       1,690,125,260  
Income from foreign currency exchange     13,253,007       6,390,817  
Total     137,350,742       1,696,516,077  

 

27. OTHER OPERATING INCOME

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Adjustments and interest from other receivables     34,075,175       43,369,812  
Services     31,166,786       26,286,698  
Adjustments from other receivables with CER clauses     18,964,893       16,964,556  
Other receivables from financial intermediation     6,344,717       11,391,183  
Other     26,847,719       20,392,994  
Total     117,399,290       118,405,243  

 

28. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Remunerations     464,696,451       401,737,398  
Payroll taxes     115,054,859       100,897,482  
Compensations and bonuses to employees     73,070,676       65,219,149  
Employee services     23,721,305       18,778,128  
Total     676,543,291       586,632,157  

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

29. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Taxes     69,922,916       56,925,435  
Maintenance, conservation and repair expenses     53,916,091       45,874,813  
Armored truck, documentation and events     38,380,845       33,509,184  
Other fees     37,391,096       34,776,716  
Security services     30,443,699       25,912,720  
Electricity and communications     29,501,910       22,549,986  
Advertising and publicity     21,838,264       19,659,484  
Software     20,753,028       20,683,112  
Fees to directors and syndics     15,611,917       53,559,979  
Hired administrative services     9,583,321       6,575,002  
Representation, travel and transportation     5,791,588       5,338,338  
Insurance     3,816,269       2,509,949  
Stationery and office supplies     1,938,677       2,311,677  
Leases     1,420,711       1,021,716  
Other     9,587,822       10,958,806  
Total     349,898,154       342,166,917  

 

30. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Turnover tax     363,457,761       407,948,508  
From credit cards     146,103,465       133,470,001  
Other adjustments and interests for miscellaneous obligations     28,630,993       4,436,992  
Charges for other provisions     15,902,917       19,028,538  
Insurance claims     11,989,522       12,429,670  
Loss from sale or impairment of investment in properties and other non-financial assets     11,261,409       3,008,783  
Mischance     7,559,826       5,596,608  
Donations     1,847,343       2,711,771  
Taxes     562,702       704,568  
Loss on sale or impairment of property, plant and equipment     216,751          
Charges for administrative, disciplinary and criminal sanctions     432          
Other     65,787,057       86,031,243  
Total     653,320,178       675,366,682  

 

31. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES IN THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

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

 

For the preparation of the Statement of cash flows the Bank considered the following:

 

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

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

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

 

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

 

Description   12/31/2024     12/31/2023     12/31/2022  
Cash and deposits in banks     2,616,967,892       2,532,673,657       1,627,601,906  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss     101,197,818       285,847,155          
Other debt securities                     3,333,167,917  
Total     2,718,165,710       2,818,520,812       4,960,769,823  

 

32. CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Bank’s subscribed and paid-in capital from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2024, amounted to 639,413. See also Exhibit K.

 

33. DEPOSIT GUARANTEE INSURANCE

 

Note 34 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the Deposit Guarantee Insurance System and the scope thereof.

 

Banco Macro SA holds a 9.2699% interest in the capital stock according to the percentages disclosed by BCRA Communiqué “B” 12755 issued on March 4, 2024.

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

34. RESTRICTED ASSETS

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023 the following Bank’s assets are restricted:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities                
                 
· Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law due in 2033, used as collateral for the Credit Program for the reactivation of production in the Province of San Juan.     2,015,954       2,065,708  
· Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law expired in 2033 for the minimum consideration required for the performance of Agents in the new categories provided for by Resolution No. 622/13 and amendments of the CNV.     1,085,302       596,289  
· National Treasury Bonds in pesos with CER adjustment of 2% due on 11/09/2026 used as collateral for the Credit Program for the reactivation of production in the Province of San Juan.     371,593       515,995  
· National Treasury Bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% due on 02/14/2025 as of December 31, 2024 and Argentine Nation Bonds in dual currency due on 02/28/2024, as of December 31, 2023, for the contribution to the Guarantee Fund II in BYMA in accordance with art. 45 of Law 26,831 and its complementary regulations established in the CNV Rules (NT 2013 and amendments)     20,298       2,767,575  
· Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law maturing in 2033, affected as collateral for the Sectoral Credit Program of the Province of San Juan, a productive investment financing fund.             310,622  
· Discount Bonds in pesos governed by Argentine Law maturing in 2033 as of December 31, 2023, affected as collateral for the Regional Economies Competitiveness Program - IDB Loan No. 3174/OC-AR.             32,763  
· Other.     6,878          
  Subtotal Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss and Other debt securities     3,500,025       6,288,952  
                   
Other financial assets                
                 
· Interests derived from contributions made as protector partner (1).     27,188,239       17,794,084  
· Sundry debtors – attachment within the scope of the claim filed by the DGR against the CABA for turnover tax differences.     827       1,801  
  Subtotal Other financial assets     27,189,066       17,795,885  
                   
Financial assets delivered as a guarantee                
                 
· Special guarantee checking accounts opened in the BCRA for transactions related to the electronic clearing houses and similar entities.     138,595,967       148,335,239  
· Guarantee deposits related to credit and debit card transactions.     68,314,367       18,506,425  
· For securities forward contracts.     23,031,652       66,304,449  
· Other guarantee deposits.     4,503,780       22,951,214  
  Subtotal Financial assets delivered as guarantee     234,445,766       256,097,327  
                   
Other non-financial assets                
                 
· Real property related to a call option sold.             16,202,079  
  Subtotal Other non-financial assets             16,202,079  
Total     265,134,857       296,384,243  

 

(1) As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, it corresponds to contributions to the Fintech SGR, Alianza SGR and Innova SGR risk fund. In order to maintain the tax benefits generated by these contributions, they must remain between two and three years from the date of their making.

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

35. TRUST ACTIVITIES

 

Note 36 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the different trust agreements according to the business purpose sought by the Bank, which may be summarized as follows:

 

35.1 Financial trusts for investment purposes

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the debt securities with investment purposes and certificates of participation in financial trusts with investment purposes amounted to 4,859,563 and 1,586,495, respectively.

 

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

 

35.2 Trusts created using financial assets transferred by the Bank (Securitization)

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the assets managed through Macro Fiducia SAU of this type of trusts amounted to 5,220 and 5,740, respectively.

 

35.3 Trusts guaranteeing loans granted by the Bank

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, considering the latest accounting information available as of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 4,732,462 and 1,746,420, respectively.

 

35.4 Trusts in which the Bank acts as Trustee (Management)

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, considering the latest available accounting information as of the date of issuance of these separate Financial Statements, the assets managed by the Bank amounted to 15,809,279 and 15,068,237, respectively.

 

36. COMPLIANCE WITH CNV REGULATIONS

 

Considering Banco Macro SA’s current operations, and according to the different categories of agents established by CNV rules (as per General Resolution 622/2013, as amended), the Bank is registered with this agency as Agent for the Custody of Collective Investment Products of Mutual Funds (AC PIC FCI, for its acronym in Spanish) - Depositary Company, Clearing and Settlement Agent and Trading Agent - comprehensive (ALyC y AN – Integral, for its acronym in Spanish) and is registered in the “List of authorized companies to guarantee capital market instruments”, as described in Note 37.1.1 to the consolidated Financial Statements. Note 37.3 to the mentioned Financial Statements describes the number of shares subscribed by third parties and the assets held by the Bank in its capacity as depositary company.

 

Additionally, the Bank’s shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2024 stated in Units of Purchasing Power (UVAs, for its acronym in Spanish) amounted to 3,112,978,093 and exceeds the minimum amount required by such regulation for the different categories of agents in which the Bank is registered, amounting to 470,350 UVAs as of that date, and the minimum required statutory guarantee account of 235,175 UVAs, which the Bank paid-in with government securities as described in Note 34 and the cash deposits in BCRA accounts 000285 and 80285 belonging to the Bank.

 

In addition, Note 37.2 to the consolidated Financial Statements presents the general policy of documents in custody, describing which information has been disclosed and delivered to third parties for custody.

 

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

 

The items recognized by the Bank to constitute the minimum cash requirement effective for December 2024 are described in Note 38 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

38. PENALTIES APPLIED TO THE BANK AND SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS INITIATED BY THE BCRA

 

Note 39 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the penalties applied and the summary proceedings filed by the BCRA against the Bank, classified as follows:

 

- Summary proceedings filed by the BCRA.

- Penalties applied by the BCRA.

- Penalties applied by the UIF.

- Summary proceedings before the CNV and the UIF.

 

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

 

39. CORPORATE BONDS ISSUANCE

 

Note 40 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes liabilities for corporate bonds issued by the Bank. The corporate bonds liabilities recorded by the Bank are as follows:

 

Corporate Bonds   Original value     Residual face
value as of
12/31/2024
    12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Subordinated Resettable – Class A   USD 400,000,000     USD 400,000,000       419,379,179       716,731,761  
Non-subordinated – Class E   USD 17,000,000     USD 17,000,000               29,964,468  
Non-subordinated – Class F   USD 53,000,000     USD 53,000,000               93,640,297  
Non-subordinated – Series XXXII     1,000,000       1,000,000       14,789,758       10,862,089  
Total                     434,168,937       851,198,615  

 

40. OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS

 

In addition to Note 4, the Bank recognizes different off balance sheet transactions, pursuant to the BCRA standards. The composition of the amounts of the main off balance sheet transactions as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

 

Composition   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Custody of government and private securities and other assets held by third parties     8,827,195,801       6,012,962,303  
Preferred and other collaterals received from customers (1)     1,882,559,194       1,705,016,083  
Checks already deposited and pending clearance     253,128,917       237,394,262  
Outstanding checks not yet paid     181,059,707       172,261,267  

 

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

 

41. TAX AND OTHER CLAIMS

 

41.1 Tax claims

 

Note 42.1 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the most relevant claims filed by the former AFIP and the tax authorities of the relevant jurisdictions.

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

41.2 Other claims

 

Note 42.2 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the most relevant claims filed by the different consumers’ associations.

 

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

 

42. RESTRICTION ON DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTION

 

Note 43 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the main legal provisions regulating the restriction on dividends distribution and the decisions made by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 12, 2024.

 

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

 

Note 44 to the consolidated Financial Statements describes the main guidelines of the Bank as to capital management, corporate governance transparency policy and risk management.

 

Minimum capital:

 

The table below details the minimum capital requirement of the Bank, effective for the month of December 2024, along with its integration (computable equity liability) at the end of such month:

 

Item   12/31/2024  
Minimum capital requirement     912,762,873  
Computable equity     3,685,902,839  
Capital surplus     2,773,139,966  

 

44. CHANGES IN THE ARGENTINE MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL MARKETS

 

The international and domestic macroeconomics environments in which the Bank operates and its impacts are described in Note 45 to the consolidated Financial Statements.

 

45. EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD

 

No other significant events occurred between the end of the fiscal year and the issuance of these separate Financial Statements that may materially affect the financial position or the profit and loss of the fiscal year, not disclosed in these separate Financial Statements.

 

46. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES – EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH

 

These separate Financial Statements are presented in accordance with the accounting framework established by the BCRA, as mentioned in Note 3. These accounting standards may not conform to accounting principles generally accepted in other countries.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
  169 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT A
 
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Holdings     Position  
          12/31/2024     12/31/2023     12/31/2024  
Name   Identification   Fair
Value
    Fair
value
level
    Book
amounts
    Book
amounts
    Position
without
options
    Options     Final
position
 
DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                                                              
                                                               
-  Local                                                              
Government securities                                                              
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2025     9244             1       410,772,009               410,772,009               410,772,009  
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER 4.25% – Maturity: 02-14-2025     9180             1       99,830,314       107,773       100,488,140               100,488,140  
Treasury Bills of the Province of Neuquén S01 C01 – Maturity: 04-19-2026     42753             2       10,738,000       19,965,007       10,738,000               10,738,000  
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 12-15-2026     9249             1       10,437,421               10,437,421               10,437,421  
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 12-15-2027     9250             1       8,480,499               8,480,499               8,480,499  
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 09-11-2025     5925             1       4,890,687       5,142,875       4,890,687               4,890,687  
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 03-31-2026     9257             1       3,498,404               3,498,404               3,498,404  
Argentine Treasury Bills capitalizable in pesos - Maturity 03-31-2025     9256             1       3,031,795               3,101,958               3,101,958  
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 10-30-2026     9213             1       2,015,848               2,015,848               2,015,848  
Argentine Treasury Bonds at a discount in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2028     9242             1       1,402,530               1,402,530               1,402,530  
Other                           6,385,646       3,608,771,761       6,599,846       (17,973,945 )     (11,374,099 )
                                                               
Subtotal local government securities (1)                           561,483,153       3,633,987,416       562,425,342       (17,973,945 )     544,451,397  
Private securities                                                              
YPF SA C025 Negotiable Obligations – Maturity: 02-13-2026     57118             2       10,524,314       21,223,111       10,524,314               10,524,314  
Fiduciary Debt Securities Confibono Financial Trust                   3       2,632,564               2,632,564               2,632,564  
Fiduciary Debt Securities Secubono Financial Trust                   3       731,234               731,234               731,234  
Utility Company Securities                   3       19,818       15,278       19,818               19,818  
Vista Energy Argentina SAU C20 Negotiable Obligations – Maturity: 07-20-2025     57081             1       594       1,104       594               594  
Newsan SA C014 Negotiable Obligations – Maturity: 02-14-2024     56847                             515,157                          
                                                               
Subtotal local private securities (1)                           13,908,524       21,754,650       13,908,524               13,908,524  
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS                           575,391,677       3,655,742,066       576,333,866       (17,973,945 )     558,359,921  

 

(1) In March and June 2023, the Bank entered into voluntary debt exchange under the terms of section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The securities involved in such exchange transactions were as follows:

 

· Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a face value of 1,145,882,575.

· Argentine government discount bonds in dual currency – Maturity: 07-21-2023 (TDL23) for a face value of 344,498,105.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 05-31-2023 (S31Y3) for a face value of 295,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 04-28-2023 (S28A3) for a face value of 210,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 03-31-2023 (S31M3) for a face value of 200,000,000.

· Argentine government Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a face value of 159,305,395.

 

Additionally, with almost all the instruments received, the Bank acquired put options with the BCRA. These options give the Bank the opportunity to sell (put option) the underlying asset at a value determined by the applicable BCRA regulations. In this transaction, the options can be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument. Considering the terms and conditions of these put options established by the BCRA, they are considered "out of the money" with a fair value equal to zero. As of December 31, 2024, all of the operations were exercised. As of December 31, 2023, the notional value of these options was 2,435,250,848.

 

In addition, in August 2024, the Bank entered again into voluntary debt exchange under the terms of section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The security involved in such exchange transaction was as follows:

 

· Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025 (T2X5) for a face value of 2,000,000,000.

 

During July 2023, the Bank decided to enter into an exchange of the following instrument: Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 US dollars 4% class 3 - Maturity: 09-08-2023 (AER3D) for a total face value of 4,555,434.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
  170 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

          Holdings     Position  
          12/31/2024     12/31/2023     12/31/2024  
Name   Identification     Fair
Value
    Fair
value
level
    Book
amounts
    Book
amounts
    Position
without
options
    Options   Final
position
 
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                                              
                                               
Measured at fair value through other comprehensive income                                              
-  Local                                              
Government securities                                              
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 02-14-2025   9180           1     361,931,363     428,113,929     361,931,363         361,931,363  
Argentine government US dollar step-up bonds - Maturity: 07-09-2030   5921           1     42,997     40,211     42,997         42,997  
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos adjustable by CER 3.75% - Maturity: 04-14-2024   9178                       72,426,440                  
Argentine government Treasury Bonds in pesos - Maturity 05-23-2027   9132                       14,520,409                  
Argentine government Treasury Bonds in pesos - Maturity 08-23-2025   9196                       5,995,642                  
Argentine government Treasury Bonds in pesos BADLAR for 0.7 - Maturity 11-23-2027   9166                       5,657,479                  
Argentine government Treasury bonds in pesos adjusted by CER 4.25% - Maturity: 10-14-2024   9179                       4,792,324                  
                                               
Subtotal local government securities (2)                     361,974,360     531,546,434     361,974,360         361,974,360  
Total Other debt securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income                     361,974,360     531,546,434     361,974,360         361,974,360  
Measured at amortized cost                                              
-  Local                                              
Government securities                                              
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos adjustable by CER – Maturity: 06-30-2027   9241     2,282,247,204     1     2,435,440,396           2,457,529,859     (2,286,308,790 ) 171,221,069  
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos – Maturity: 08-23-2025   9196     168,340,000     1     171,404,610     97,916,589     171,404,610         171,404,610  
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos – Maturity: 05-23-2027   9132     35,337,120     2     35,419,626     76,809,027     35,419,626         35,419,626  
Debt securities of the Province of Buenos Aires variable rate - Maturity 05-12-2027   42868     10,700,000     1     10,653,551           10,653,551         10,653,551  
Argentine Treasury Bonds in pesos BADLAR for 0.7 – Maturity: 11-23-2027   9166     8,184,061     2     8,201,432     30,664,378     8,201,432         8,201,432  
Debt securities of the Province of Córdoba in pesos C04 - Maturity 05-12-2027   42876     7,271,600     2     7,188,560           7,188,560         7,188,560  
Discount bonds denominated in pesos at 5.83% - Maturity: 12-31-2033   45696     4,706,869     1     5,925,895     3,255,823     5,925,895         5,925,895  
Letters of the Municipality of Córdoba Series L – Maturity: 03-16-2025   42808     3,106,095     2     3,038,915           3,038,915         3,038,915  
Public Title of the municipality of Córdoba S01 – Maturity: 09-09-2026   42850     2,603,384     2     2,607,882           2,607,882         2,607,882  
BADLAR bonds of the municipality of Rosario – Maturity: 07-05-2026   42836     248,606     2     249,908           249,908         249,908  
Other                           545,535                  
                                               
Subtotal local government securities                     2,680,130,775     209,191,352     2,702,220,238     (2,286,308,790 ) 415,911,448  

 

(2) In January and March 2023, the Bank entered into voluntary debt exchange under the terms of section 11, Presidential Decree No. 331/2022 issued by the Ministry of Economy. The securities involved in such exchange transactions were as follows:

 

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 06-30-2023 (S3OJ3) for a face value of 26,640,975,851.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 02-17-2023 (X17F3) for a face value of 20,900,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos – Maturity: 02-28-2023 (S28F3) for a face value of 12,893,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 06-16-2023 (X16J3) for a face value of 4,516,000,000.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 05-19-2023 (X19Y3) for a face value of 1,759,369,713.

· Argentine government discount Treasury bills in pesos adjusted by CER – Maturity: 01-20-2023 (X20E3) for a face value of 290,000,000.

 

With almost all of the instruments received, the Bank acquired put options with the BCRA. These options give the Bank the opportunity to sell (put option) the underlying asset at a value determined by the applicable BCRA regulations. In this transaction, the options can be exercised up to one day before the maturity of the underlying instrument. Considering the terms and conditions of these put options established by the BCRA, they are considered "out of the money" with a fair value equal to zero.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
  171 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Holdings   Position  
        12/31/2024   12/31/2023   12/31/2024  
Name   Identification   Fair
Value
  Fair
value
level
  Book
amounts
  Book
amounts
  Position
without
options
  Options   Final
position
 
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES (continued)                                              
BCRA bills                                              
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 10-03-2024                             22,007,277                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-18-2024                             15,845,244                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 10-19-2024                             8,802,914                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-15-2024                             7,218,390                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-06-2024                             4,929,631                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-08-2024                             4,225,398                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-13-2024                             3,697,224                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 11-20-2024                             3,169,049                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 10-18-2024                             1,760,582                
BCRA internal bills at benchmark exchange rate, at zero rate – Maturity: 08-03-2024                             352,117                
Subtotal BCRA bills                             72,007,826                
Private securities                                              
Corporate bonds Vista Energy Argentina SAU C20 - Maturity: 07-20-2025 (3)     57081     4,204,154     1     3,291,441     5,616,457     3,291,441       3,291,441  
Corporate bonds Vista Oil y Gas Argentina SAU C15 - Maturity: 01-20-2025 (3)     56637     3,182,419     2     2,807,679     4,779,528     2,807,679       2,807,679  
Fiduciary Debt Securities Financial Trust Red Surcos S033 CL.A - Maturity 05-07-2025           775,074     2     787,300           787,300       787,300  
Fiduciary Debt Securities Secubono Financial Trust S237 CL.A - Maturity 07-28-2025     58318     506,740     2     504,278           504,278       504,278  
Corporate bonds SME Liliana SRL Guaranteed S01 - Maturity: 04-18-2025     57457     242,787     2     229,360     914,764     229,360       229,360  
Fiduciary Debt Securities Financial Trust Payway Collection Acel S01 CL.B – Maturity: 04-15-2025     57771     18,290     2     17,333           17,333       17,333  
Vista Energy Argentina SAU C13 Negotiable Obligations – Maturity: 08-08-2024 (3)     56207                       5,181,048                
Corporate bonds Volkswagen Financial Services C010 - Maturity: 10-12-2024     57447                       4,189,179                
Corporate bonds MSU SA C06 - Maturity: 11-02-2024     56530                       1,767,156                
Fiduciary Debt Securities Financial Trust Confibono S73 CL.A - Maturity 05-20-2024     57520                       1,033,125                
Other                             415,002                
Subtotal local private securities                       7,637,391     23,896,259     7,637,391       7,637,391  
Total Other debt securities measured at amortized cost (4)                       2,687,768,166     305,095,437     2,709,857,629   (2,286,308,790 ) 423,548,839  
TOTAL OTHER DEBT SECURITIES                       3,049,742,526     836,641,871     3,071,831,989   (2,286,308,790 ) 785,523,199  

 

(3) Fair value obtained from the use of quotes in pesos.

(4) As of December 31, 2024, the Bank maintains put options with the BCRA on government securities with a total notional value of 2,286,308,790.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
  172 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT A
(continued)
 
DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

          Holdings     Position  
          12/31/2024     12/31/2023     12/31/2024  
Name   Identification     Fair
Value
  Fair
value
level
    Book
amounts
    Book
amounts
    Position
without
options
    Options     Final
position
 
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                                                          
Measured at fair value through profit or loss                                                          
-  Local                                                          
Mercado Abierto Electrónico SA                 3       5,151,280       3,635,456       5,151,280             5,151,280  
C.O.E.L.S.A                 3       952,842       527,911       952,842             952,842  
Matba Rofex SA     30023           1       949,778       909,359       949,778             949,778  
Sedesa                 3       136,485       81,961       136,485             136,485  
AC Inversora SA                 3       134,368       85,324       134,368             134,368  
Mercado a Término Rosario SA                 3       86,496       55,970       86,496             86,496  
Provincanje SA                 3       15,290       33,296       15,290             15,290  
Argencontrol SA                 3       4,388       1,864       4,388             4,388  
San Juan Tennis Club SA                 3       437       952       437             437  
Garantizar SGR                 3       10       22       10             10  
Acindar SA                                 3,147                        
Subtotal local                         7,431,374       5,335,262       7,431,374             7,431,374  
-  Foreign                                                          
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA     80033           1       268,229       318,118       268,229             268,229  
Sociedad de Telecomunicaciones Financieras Interbancarias Mundiales     80034           3       37,313       56,884       37,313             37,313  
Subtotal foreign                         305,542       375,002       305,542             305,542  
Total measured at fair value through profit or loss                         7,736,916       5,710,264       7,736,916             7,736,916  
TOTAL EQUITY INSTRUMENTS                         7,736,916       5,710,264       7,736,916             7,736,916  
TOTAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECURITIES                         3,632,871,119       4,498,094,201       3,655,902,771       (2,304,282,735 )   1,351,620,036  

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
  173 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT B
 
 
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

COMMERCIAL   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
In normal situation     1,718,455,874       1,889,640,692  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral     88,590,489       149,444,725  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     153,633,954       150,736,175  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     1,476,231,431       1,589,459,792  
                 
Subject to special monitoring     3,051,684          
In observation                
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     3,051,684          
                 
Troubled             10,365,556  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral             7,937,735  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral             2,427,821  
                 
With high risk of insolvency     5,165,530       8,655,879  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral             706,538  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     4,582,710       5,906,753  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     582,820       2,042,588  
                 
Irrecoverable     10,349,650       4,732,820  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     4,655,113          
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     5,694,537       4,732,820  
                 
Subtotal commercial     1,737,022,738       1,913,394,947  

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
  174 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

CONSUMER AND MORTGAGE   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Performing     4,301,341,270       2,688,627,267  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral     326,773,220       195,893,176  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     247,528,048       164,312,012  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     3,727,040,002       2,328,422,079  
                 
Low risk     48,174,818       22,681,403  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral     932,904       553,742  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     3,032,659       587,095  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     44,209,255       21,540,566  
                 
Low risk - in special treatment     453,572       168,804  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     453,572       168,804  
                 
Medium risk     32,923,835       15,251,883  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral     168,960       290,701  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     658,509       346,307  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     32,096,366       14,614,875  
                 
High risk     22,522,436       14,610,885  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral     229,321       417,965  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     149,397       196,699  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     22,143,718       13,996,221  
                 
Irrecoverable     7,846,953       7,178,852  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral     2,700       7,363  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     495,717       754,052  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     7,348,536       6,417,437  
                 
Subtotal consumer and mortgage     4,413,262,884       2,748,519,094  
Total     6,150,285,622       4,661,914,041  

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
  175 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT B
(continued)
 
CLASSIFICATION OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING
BY SITUATION AND COLLATERAL RECEIVED
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual figures as established by the BCRA. The reconciliation with the separate Statements of financial position is listed below:

 

    12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Loans and other financing     5,774,866,487       3,934,581,725  
Added:                
Allowances for loans and other financing     123,087,234       116,481,847  
Adjustment amortized cost and fair value     15,465,059       32,222,724  
Debt securities of financial trust - Measured at amortized cost     1,310,610       1,448,430  
Corporate bonds     6,332,597       22,473,671  
Subtract:                
Interest and other accrued items receivable from financial assets with impaired credit value     (2,001,313 )     (1,430,156 )
Guarantees provided and contingent liabilities     231,224,948       556,135,800  
Total computable items     6,150,285,622       4,661,914,041  

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
  176 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT C
 
 
CONCENTRATION OF LOANS AND FINANCING FACILITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Number of customers   Cut off
balance
    % of total
portfolio
    Cut off
balance
    % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers     518,033,113       8.42       608,304,569       13.05  
50 next largest customers     539,038,863       8.76       682,315,841       14.64  
100 next largest customers     306,044,231       4.98       371,692,896       7.97  
Other customers     4,787,169,415       77.84       2,999,600,735       64.34  
Total (1)     6,150,285,622       100.00       4,661,914,041       100.00  

 

(1) See reconciliation in Exhibit B.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
  177 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT D
 
 
BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Remaining terms to maturity      
Item   Matured   Up to 1
month
  Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
  Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
  Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
  Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
  Over 24
months
  Total  
Non-financial public sector           5,116,929     12,846,907     13,291,156     32,391,066     34,618,331           98,264,389  
Financial sector           62,559,826     175,590     243,096     8,383,578     1,587,714     3,882     72,953,686  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents     33,223,161     2,274,014,809     818,834,697     956,037,245     1,085,543,229     1,183,453,866     1,310,219,106     7,661,326,113  
Total     33,223,161     2,341,691,564     831,857,194     969,571,497     1,126,317,873     1,219,659,911     1,310,222,988     7,832,544,188  

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual future cash flows that include interest and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

BREAKDOWN OF LOANS AND OTHER FINANCING BY TERMS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

        Remaining terms to maturity      
Item   Matured   Up to 1
month
  Over 1
month and
up to 3
months
  Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
  Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
  Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
  Over 24
months
  Total  
Non-financial public sector     235     6,861,636     3,086,386     237,839     396,354     457,441           11,039,891  
Financial sector           16,932,594     813,452     5,688,866     8,538,159     4,721,603     1,851,895     38,546,569  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents     32,915,978     2,177,241,575     812,922,246     751,736,644     793,386,547     697,987,930     727,175,056     5,993,365,976  
Total     32,916,213     2,201,035,805     816,822,084     757,663,349     802,321,060     703,166,974     729,026,951     6,042,952,436  

 

This exhibit discloses the contractual future cash flows that include interest and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
  178 Chairperson


 

 

EXHIBIT E

 

DETAILED INFORMATION ON INTERESTS IN OTHER COMPANIES

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                  Information of the issuer
    Shares of interest                 Data from latest Financial Statements
Detail   Class     Unit
face
value
    Votes
per
share
    Number     Amount
12/31/2024
    Amount
12/31/2023
    Main
business
activity
  Year-end
date
period /
year
    Capital
stock
    Shareholders'
equity
    Income for
the period /
year
 
In financial entities
- Controlled
Foreign
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Macro Bank Limited   Common     1     1     39,816,899     45,602,531     59,620,178     Banking entity   12/31/2024     86,501     45,602,533     7,075,679  
Subtotal foreign                           45,602,531     59,620,178                              
Total in controlled financial entities                           45,602,531     59,620,178                              
Total in financial entities                           45,602,531     59,620,178                              
                                                                 
In complementary service companies-
Controlled Local
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Macro Securities SAU   Common     1     1     12,885,683     176,778,429     120,900,432     Stock market services   12/31/2024     12,886     176,574,310     55,136,247  
Macro Fondos SGFCISA   Common     1     1     327,183     7,568,943     4,126,481     Managing Partner of FCI   12/31/2024     1,713     39,698,480     29,526,298  
Macro Fiducia SAU   Common     1     1     47,387,236     1,415,049     1,313,541     Services   12/31/2024     47,387     1,423,507     (213,467 )
Argenpay SAU   Common     1     1     1,001,200,000     15,165,993     15,110,808     Electronic payment services   12/31/2024     1,001,200     15,176,497     60,726  
Fintech SGR   Common     1     1     119,993     543,155     338,163     Mutual guarantee company   12/31/2024     480     2,172,676     1,690,825  
Macro Agro SAU (formerly known as Comercio Interior SAU)   Common     1     1     615,519     3,100,812     2,425,122     Grain brokerage   12/31/2024     616     2,374,506     1,358,549  
BMA Asset Management SA   Common     10     1     91,950     16,243,707     15,821,263     Managing Partner of FCI   12/31/2024     920     16,243,707     422,440  
BMA Valores SA   Common     1     1     52,419,500     5,713,373     5,729,984     Stock market services   12/31/2024     52,420     5,713,373     (16,608 )
Subtotal local                           226,529,461     165,765,794                              
Total in controlled complementary services companies                           226,529,461     165,765,794                              
- Associates and joint ventures Local                        
Uniones Transitorias de Empresas                           2,775,857     1,804,192     Management of tax services                        
Play Digital SA   Common     1     1     518,193,951     1,505,724     1,627,696     Electronic, technological and computer services   09/30/2024     5,429,001     10,335,770     (15,706,484 )
Finova SA   Common     1     1     225,000     176,225     205,896     Informatics services   09/30/2024     450     352,450     (278,782 )
Alianza SGR   Common     1     1     599,955     117,708     6,555     Mutual guarantee company   09/30/2024     2,400     470,868     447,819  
Subtotal local                           4,575,514     3,644,339                              
Total in complementary services associates companies and joint ventures                           4,575,514     3,644,339                              
Total in complementary services companies                           231,104,975     169,410,133                              
                                                                 
In other associates
- Associates and joint ventures
Local
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Macro Warrants SA   Common     1     1     50,000     26,305     25,219     Issue of warrants   09/30/2024     1,000     526,094     (247,061 )
Subtotal local                           26,305     25,219                              
Total in other associates and joint ventures                           26,305     25,219                              
Total investments in other companies                           276,733,811     229,055,530                              

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   179 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT F

 

CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                        Depreciation      
Item   Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Total life
estimated
in years
  Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   For the
fiscal year
    At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                                                    
Real property     733,254,730     50     8,419,607     32,981,451     6,240,470     113,333,266     17,419   37,391,643     20,640,973     96,600,015     618,333,341  
Furniture and facilities     128,712,673     10     3,383,521     30,102,472     3,412,639     73,323,687     (426   28,861,026     8,746,522     53,208,757     52,197,604  
Machinery and equipment     212,859,426     5     23,911,488     123,091,177     765,112     159,808,258     (1,334   122,635,409     19,960,380     57,131,895     57,312,954  
Vehicles     23,021,021     5     2,375,567     1,895,341         16,462,719           1,212,414     2,446,060     17,696,365     5,804,882  
Other     16,249,720                 16,249,720           16,152,357           16,152,357                    
Work in progress     18,611,532           23,756,323     312,766     (9,659,447 )                                 32,395,642  
Right of use real property     75,671,426     5     10,301,628     14,783,666     (1,605,439   58,090,090     (857,214 )   14,133,108     10,106,038     53,205,806     16,378,143  
Right of use furniture     5,425,812     5                 1,605,438     933,053     857,214           503,270     2,293,537     4,737,713  
Total property, plant and equipment      1,213,806,340           72,148,134     219,416,593     758,773   438,103,430     15,659     220,385,957     62,403,243     280,136,375     787,160,279  

 

CHANGE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                        Depreciation      
Item   Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Total life
estimated
in years
  Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   For the
fiscal year
    At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                                                    
Real property     645,607,014     50     85,681,066     936,239     2,902,889     98,071,687     (77,560 )   195,610     15,534,749     113,333,266     619,921,464  
Furniture and facilities     99,207,982     10     26,609,292     1,003,213     3,898,612     64,194,566     1,688,072     1,001,018     8,442,067     73,323,687     55,388,986  
Machinery and equipment     145,380,722     5     82,342,767     15,645,543     781,480     151,650,629     81,294     13,396,213     21,472,548     159,808,258     53,051,168  
Vehicles     19,060,921     5     5,778,913     1,798,930     (19,883 )   15,609,830     142,847     1,458,829     2,168,871     16,462,719     6,558,302  
Other                             16,249,720     16,132,886     19,471                 16,152,357     97,363  
Work in progress     8,791,431           21,487,086     1,866,223     (9,800,762 )                                 18,611,532  
Right of use real property     54,831,707     5     27,291,452     6,461,156     9,423     54,927,736     (1,508 )   5,259,031     8,422,893     58,090,090     17,581,336  
Right of use furniture           5     5,425,812                                   933,053     933,053     4,492,759  
Total property, plant and equipment     972,879,777           254,616,388     27,711,304     14,021,479   400,587,334     1,852,616     21,310,701     56,974,181     438,103,430     775,702,910  

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   180 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT F

(continued)

 

CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                        Depreciation      
Item   Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Total life
estimated
in years
  Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   For the
fiscal year
  At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                                                    
Leased properties     2,689,602     50                 (1 )   464,710                 52,362     517,072     2,172,529  
Other investment properties     56,940,511     50     3,222,592     (18,886   1     774,113     7,788         114,937     896,838     59,285,152  
Total investment property     59,630,113           3,222,592     (18,886         1,238,823     7,788           167,299     1,413,910     61,457,681  

 

CHANGE IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                        Depreciation      
Item   Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Total life
estimated
in years
  Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   For the
fiscal year
  At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                                                         
Leased properties     2,689,603     50                 (1   406,615     7,715           50,380     464,710     2,224,892  
Other investment properties     51,940,458     50     2,450,948     243,547     2,792,652     266,587     467,859     3,249     42,916     774,113     56,166,398  
Total investment property     54,630,061           2,450,948     243,547     2,792,651     673,202     475,574     3,249     93,296     1,238,823     58,391,290  

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   181 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT G

 

CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                        Depreciation      
Item   Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Useful life
estimated
in years
  Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   For the
fiscal year
  At the end   Residual
value at
the end of
the fiscal
year
 
Cost                                                                             
Licenses     96,183,465     5     6,927,904     52,404,300     21,433,761   66,574,452     22,355,273   51,564,224     12,265,704     49,631,205     22,509,625  
Other intangible assets     421,105,922     5     51,661,202     165,841,876     (21,412,634 )   288,493,967     (21,497,826   163,483,462     60,575,859     164,088,538     121,424,076  
Total intangible assets     517,289,387           58,589,106     218,246,176     21,127   355,068,419     857,447     215,047,686     72,841,563     213,719,743     143,933,701  

 

CHANGE IN INTANGIBLE ASSETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                        Depreciation      
Item   Original
value at
beginning of
fiscal year
  Useful life
estimated
in years
  Increases   Decreases   Transfers   Accumulated   Transfers   Decreases   For the
fiscal year
  At the end   Residual
value at the
end of the
fiscal year
 
Cost                                                                    
Licenses     75,691,583     5     20,492,892           (1,010   53,004,638     (2,274         13,572,088     66,574,452     29,609,013  
Other intangible assets     262,476,959     5     169,039,691     10,399,431     (11,297 )   228,788,022     9,248,613     2,905,609     53,362,941     288,493,967     132,611,955  
Total intangible assets     338,168,542           189,532,583     10,399,431     (12,307   281,792,660     9,246,339     2,905,609     66,935,029     355,068,419     162,220,968  

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   182 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT H

 

DEPOSIT CONCENTRATION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Number of customers   Outstanding
balance
    % of total
portfolio
    Outstanding
balance
    % of total
portfolio
 
10 largest customers     1,223,354,664       14.56       882,230,340       12.20  
50 next largest customers     1,004,384,377       11.95       711,951,556       9.84  
100 next largest customers     356,567,828       4.24       298,748,026       4.13  
Other customers     5,820,587,732       69.25       5,339,903,274       73.83  
                                 
Total     8,404,894,601       100.00       7,232,833,196       100.00  

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   183 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT I

 

BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Remaining terms to maturity        
Item   Up to 1 month     Over 1 month
and up to 3
months
    Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
    Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
    Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
    Over 24
months
    Total  
Deposits     7,906,440,224       370,876,145       100,657,285       65,057,889       148,307       23,943       8,443,203,793  
From the non-financial public sector     584,644,593       20,423,020       275,265       42,661,321                       648,004,199  
From the financial sector     11,609,878                                               11,609,878  
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents     7,310,185,753       350,453,125       100,382,020       22,396,568       148,307       23,943       7,783,589,716  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss     38,403                                               38,403  
Derivative instruments     288,115       451,132       417,059       165,296                       1,321,602  
Repo transactions     18,975,567                                               18,975,567  
Other financial institutions     18,975,567                                               18,975,567  
Other financial liabilities     772,837,233       2,932,389       3,072,308       4,808,737       9,839,765       25,596,092       819,086,524  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions     18,564,651       16,579,495       8,149,077       95,037       183,346       174,375       43,745,981  
Issued corporate bonds             95,508       104,322       15,324,335                       15,524,165  
Subordinated corporate bonds                     13,717,795       13,717,795       440,435,590               467,871,180  
Total     8,717,144,193       390,934,669       126,117,846       99,169,089       450,607,008       25,794,410       9,809,767,215  

 

This exhibit discloses contractual future cash flows that include interests and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   184 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT I

 

BREAKDOWN OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES FOR RESIDUAL TERMS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Remaining terms to maturity        
Item   Up to 1 month     Over 1 month
and up to 3
months
    Over 3
months and
up to 6
months
    Over 6
months and
up to 12
months
    Over 12
months and
up to 24
months
    Over 24
months
    Total  
Deposits     6,635,312,150       405,662,330       303,973,951       143,467,314       2,853,084       32,094       7,491,300,923  
From the non-financial public sector     397,668,386       13,300,743       11,058,094               3,695               422,030,918  
From the financial sector     43,956,527                                               43,956,527  
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents     6,193,687,237       392,361,587       292,915,857       143,467,314       2,849,389       32,094       7,025,313,478  
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss     16,909                                               16,909  
Derivative instruments     894,406       3,060,108       283,931       1,941,424                       6,179,869  
Repo transactions     51,533,416                                               51,533,416  
Other financial institutions     51,533,416                                               51,533,416  
Other financial liabilities     545,761,311       2,979,359       3,627,459       6,071,860       9,568,556       27,721,038       595,729,583  
Financing received from the BCRA and other financial institutions     20,161,593       8,051,656       5,410,579       4,596,603       4,807,733       135,094       43,163,258  
Issued corporate bonds             191,103       32,445,008       95,826,253       12,150,986               140,613,350  
Subordinated corporate bonds                     23,391,100       23,391,100       46,782,199       751,015,224       844,579,623  
Total     7,253,679,785       419,944,556       369,132,028       275,294,554       76,162,558       778,903,450       9,173,116,931  

 

This exhibit discloses contractual future cash flows that include interests and charges to be accrued until maturity of the contracts.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   185 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT J

CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                Decreases              
Item   Amounts at
beginning of
fiscal year
    Increases     Reversals     Charge off     Monetary
effect
generated by
provisions
    12/31/2024  
Provisions for eventual commitments     4,523,473       7,071,968       75,883       299,790       (3,520,355 )     7,699,413  
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties     1,089       16,240               16,240       (589 )     500  
Other     14,310,613       9,489,294       214,329       5,839,128       (8,541,587 )     9,204,863  
Total provisions     18,835,175       16,577,502       290,212       6,155,158       (12,062,531 )     16,904,776  

 

CHANGES IN PROVISIONS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                Decreases              
Item   Amounts at
beginning of
fiscal year
    Increases     Reversals     Charge off     Monetary
effect
generated by
provisions
    12/31/2023  
Provisions for eventual commitments     4,655,545       4,093,153               318,026       (3,907,199 )     4,523,473  
For administrative, disciplinary and criminal penalties     3,395                               (2,306 )     1,089  
Contingencies with the BCRA             2,613               2,613                  
Other     13,669,869       22,837,913       345,240       9,342,491       (12,509,438 )     14,310,613  
Total provisions     18,328,809       26,933,679       345,240       9,663,130       (16,418,943 )     18,835,175  

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   186 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT K

COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Shares   Capital Stock  
Class   Stock number     Face value     Votes per
share
    Issued
outstanding
    Paid in  
Registered common stock A     11,235,670       1       5       11,236       11,236  
Registered common stock B     628,177,738       1       1       628,177       628,177  
Total     639,413,408                       639,413       639,413  

 

COMPOSITION OF CAPITAL STOCK

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Shares   Capital Stock  
Class   Stock number     Face value     Votes per
share
    Issued
outstanding
    Paid in  
Registered common stock A     11,235,670       1       5       11,236       11,236  
Registered common stock B     628,177,738       1       1       628,177       628,177  
Total     639,413,408                       639,413       639,413  

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   187 Chairperson


 

EXHIBIT L

FOREIGN CURRENCY AMOUNTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023

(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)

(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
          Total per currency        
Item   Total parent
company and
local branches
    US dollar     Euro     Real     Other     Total  
Assets                                                
Cash and deposits in banks     1,971,180,992       1,942,156,458       26,297,744       196,014       2,530,776       2,352,508,789  
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss (1)     21,910,875       21,910,875                               3,634,527,612  
Other financial assets     56,119,346       56,057,622       61,724                       134,969,709  
Loans and other financing     1,109,636,180       1,106,402,877       90,100               3,143,203       334,724,305  
Other financial institutions     51,787       51,787                                  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents     1,109,584,393       1,106,351,090       90,100               3,143,203       334,724,305  
Other debt securities     6,142,117       6,142,117                               89,392,226  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     24,687,291       24,687,291                               113,587,650  
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss     305,542       305,542                               375,002  
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures     45,602,531       45,602,531                               59,620,178  
Total assets     3,235,584,874       3,203,265,313       26,449,568       196,014       5,673,979       6,719,705,471  
                                                 
Liabilities                                                
Deposits     2,727,208,878       2,710,718,801       16,490,077                       2,116,122,723  
Non-financial public sector     94,820,867       94,820,867                               74,765,958  
Financial sector     10,950,305       10,950,305                               15,474,347  
Non-financial private sector and foreign residents     2,621,437,706       2,604,947,629       16,490,077                       2,025,882,418  
Other financial liabilities     67,985,449       65,217,055       2,304,493       72       463,829       108,607,193  
Financing from the BCRA and other financial institutions     43,201,108       39,462,513       595,392               3,143,203       33,478,146  
Issued corporate bonds                                             123,550,490  
Subordinated corporate bonds     419,379,179       419,379,179                               716,731,761  
Other non-financial liabilities     3,810,093       3,810,093                               20,617,667  
Total liabilities     3,261,584,707       3,238,587,641       19,389,962       72       3,607,032       3,119,107,980  

 

(1) Includes Argentine Treasury Bonds linked to the US dollar for 612,831.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   188 Chairperson


 

 

EXHIBIT N
 
CREDIT ASSISTANCE TO RELATED PARTIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    In normal              
Item   situation     12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Loans and other financing                        
Overdrafts     30,689,972       30,689,972       3,091,192  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     30,689,972       30,689,972       3,091,192  
Documents     1,258,965       1,258,965       25,130,692  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral                     2,797,148  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     1,258,965       1,258,965       22,333,544  
Mortgage and pledge     2,947,905       2,947,905       2,601,948  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     614,453       614,453       892,482  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     2,333,452       2,333,452       1,709,466  
Personal     8,636       8,636       40,193  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     8,636       8,636       40,193  
Credit cards     1,304,385       1,304,385       1,874,043  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     1,304,385       1,304,385       1,874,043  
Other     16,902,314       16,902,314       11,891,274  
With senior “A” collateral and counter-collateral     1,178       1,178       85,995  
With senior “B” collateral and counter-collateral     34,213       34,213       169,154  
Without senior collateral or counter-collateral     16,866,923       16,866,923       11,636,125  
Total loans and other financial     53,112,177       53,112,177       44,629,342  
Eventual commitments     11,412,205       11,412,205       19,407,238  
Total     64,524,382       64,524,382       64,036,580  
Allowances     466,925       466,925       385,504  

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   189 Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT O
 
 
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Type of contract   Purpose of the
transactions performed
  Underlying
asset
  Type of
settlement
  Negotiation
environment
or counter
-party
  Originally
agreed
weighted
average term
(months)
  Residual
weighted
average
term
(months)
  Weighted
daily
average
term
settlement
of
differences
(days)
  Amount (1)  
Futures (2)   Intermediation
- own account
  Foreign currency   Daily settlement of differences   ROFEX (over-the-counter electronic market)     2     2     1     48,880,984  
Forward (2)   Intermediation
- own account
  Foreign currency   Maturity settlement of differences   Over The Counter - Residents in Argentina – Non-financial sector     4     2     30     64,668,045  
Repo transactions   Intermediation
- own account
  Local government securities   With delivery of underlying asset   Other local markets     1     1           23,031,652  
Options   Intermediation
- own account
  Other   With delivery of underlying asset   Over The Counter – Residents in Argentina – Non-financial sector     20     12           275,020  
Options (3)   Intermediation
- own account
  Local government securities   With delivery of underlying asset   Over The Counter – Residents in Argentina - financial sector     40     30           2,304,282,735  

 

(1) Related to the valuation of the underlying traded, disclosed in absolute values.

(2) Related to compensated operations forward (OCT, for its acronym in Spanish).

(3) See Exhibit A.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   190 Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT P
 
CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                Fair value through P/L     Fair value hierarchy  
Item   Amortized cost      Fair value through OCI     Obligatory measurement     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Financial assets                                                
Cash and deposits in banks                                                
Cash     416,044,072                                          
Financial institutions     2,146,131,068                                          
Other     54,792,752                                          
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss                     575,391,677       549,516,137       22,491,924       3,383,616  
Derivative financial instruments                     19,283,771       33,492       19,250,279          
Other financial assets     444,285,549               185,155                       185,155  
Loans and other financing                                                
To the non-financial government sector     69,936,579                                          
Other financial institutions (1)     63,132,416                                          
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                                                
Overdrafts     541,134,853                                          
Documents     1,018,361,177                                          
Mortgage loans     504,071,972                                          
Pledge loans     122,617,082                                          
Personal loans     1,153,204,936                                          
Credit cards     1,378,563,049                                          
Financial leases     16,449,015                                          
Other (1)     907,395,408                                          
Other debt securities     2,687,768,166       361,974,360               361,974,360                  
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     233,503,577               942,189       942,189                  
Equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss                     7,736,916       1,218,007               6,518,909  
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS     11,757,391,671       361,974,360       603,539,708       913,684,185       41,742,203       10,087,680  

 

(1) Includes total provisions of the sector.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   191 Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT P
(continued)
 
CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                Fair value
through P/L
    Fair value hierarchy  
Item   Amortized cost     Fair value
through OCI
    Obligatory
measurement
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Financial liabilities                                                
Deposits                                                
From the non-financial government sector     643,700,325                                          
From the financial sector     11,609,878                                          
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                                                
Checking accounts     944,085,580                                          
Savings accounts     4,022,515,454                                          
Time deposits and investment accounts     2,055,177,650                                          
Other     727,805,714                                          
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                     38,403       38,403                  
Derivative financial instruments                     1,321,602       92,978       1,228,624          
Repo transactions                                                
Other financial institutions     18,956,694                                          
Other financial liabilities     809,323,141                                          
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions     43,472,382                                          
Issued corporate bonds     14,789,758                                          
Subordinated corporate bonds     419,379,179                                          
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES     9,710,815,755               1,360,005       131,381       1,228,624          

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   192 Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT P
 
 
CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                Fair value
through P/L
    Fair value hierarchy  
Item   Amortized cost     Fair value
through OCI
    Obligatory
measurement
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Financial assets                                                
Cash and deposits in banks                                                
Cash     865,285,033                                          
Financial institutions     1,667,266,594                                          
Other     122,030                                          
Debt securities at fair value through profit or loss                     3,655,742,066       3,635,188,364       20,538,424       15,278  
Derivative financial instruments                     28,621,262       1,429       28,619,833          
Repo transactions                                                
BCRA     1,340,498,678                                          
Other financial institutions     15,847                                          
Other financial assets     232,964,744               225,826       87,761               138,065  
Loans and other financing                                                
To the non-financial government sector     10,271,322                                          
Other financial institutions (1)     21,700,303                                          
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                                                
Overdrafts     626,939,698                                          
Documents     732,432,669                                          
Mortgage loans     359,589,458                                          
Pledge loans     61,251,124                                          
Personal loans     518,869,616                                          
Credit cards     1,055,651,798                                          
Financial leases     20,730,172                                          
Other (1)     527,145,565                                          
Other debt securities     305,095,437       531,546,434               480,766,796       50,779,638          
Financial assets delivered as guarantee     186,359,926               69,737,401       65,176,294       4,561,107          
Equity Instruments at fair value through profit or loss                     5,710,264       1,227,477               4,482,787  
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS     8,532,190,014       531,546,434       3,760,036,819       4,182,448,121       104,499,002       4,636,130  

 

(1) Includes total provisions of the sector.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   193 Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT P
(continued)
 
CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

                Fair value through P/L     Fair value hierarchy  
Item   Amortized cost     Fair value
through OCI
    Obligatory measurement     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Financial liabilities                                                
Deposits                                                
From the non-financial government sector     407,437,205                                          
From the financial sector     43,956,526                                          
From the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                                                
Checking accounts     978,965,568                                          
Savings accounts     3,144,275,169                                          
Time deposits and investment accounts     2,276,969,589                                          
Other     381,229,139                                          
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                     16,909       16,909                  
Derivative financial instruments                     6,179,869       87,955       6,091,914          
Repo transactions                                                
Other financial institutions     51,395,109                                          
Other financial liabilities     586,849,255               69,626       69,626                  
Financing received from Central Bank and other financial institutions     43,115,043                                          
Issued corporate bonds     134,466,854                                          
Subordinated corporate bonds     716,731,761                                          
TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES     8,765,391,218               6,266,404       174,490       6,091,914          

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   194 Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT Q
 
 
BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

    Net financial Income / (Loss)  
    Mandatory measurement  
Item   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
For measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss                
Gain from government securities     2,110,055,918       1,893,832,605  
Gain / (loss) from private securities     2,814,016       (275,656 )
Gain from derivative financial instruments                
Forward transactions     16,575,171       39,280,093  
Loss from other financial assets     (9,354 )     (575,742 )
Gain from equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss     3,241,764       789,696  
(Loss) / gain from sales or decreases of financial assets at fair value (1)     (3,098,756 )     43,896,225  
For measurement of financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss                
Loss from derivative financial instruments                
Options     (42,816,842 )     (17,013,432 )
Total     2,086,761,917       1,959,933,789  

 

(1) Net amount of reclassifications to profit of instruments classified at fair value through other comprehensive income that were derecognized or charged during the fiscal year.

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   195 Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT Q
(continued)
 
BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Interest and adjustment for the application of the effective interest rate of   Net financial Income / (Loss)  
financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Interest income                
for cash and bank deposits     15,658,008       14,906,854  
for government securities     802,765,361       2,128,729,467  
for private securities     2,522,236       3,015,150  
for loans and other financing                
Non-financial public sector     13,357,942       41,659,746  
Financial sector     7,831,744       7,146,854  
Non-financial private sector                
Overdrafts     304,091,258       381,043,409  
Documents     219,829,755       341,041,598  
Mortgage loans     357,554,176       317,514,110  
Pledge loans     16,303,760       21,575,511  
Personal loans     542,273,917       532,001,990  
Credit cards     290,079,302       433,483,007  
Financial leases     13,851,695       6,806,223  
Other     333,864,892       383,741,444  
for repo transactions                
Central Bank of Argentina     294,479,638       427,260,740  
Other financial institutions     3,204,524       1,551,345  
Total     3,217,668,208       5,041,477,448  
Interest expenses                
for Deposits                
Non-financial private sector                
Checking accounts     (164,330,179 )     (242,131,030 )
Saving accounts     (42,111,236 )     (39,457,939 )
Time deposits and investments accounts     (1,629,080,328 )     (3,164,169,140 )
Other             (30 )
for Financing received from Central Bank of Argentina and other financial institutions     (5,061,130 )     (4,535,948 )
for repo transactions                
Other financial institutions     (8,268,119 )     (30,211,754 )
for other financial liabilities     (1,476,692 )     (2,699,302 )
for issued corporate bonds     (16,308,042 )     (3,588,765 )
for other subordinated corporate bonds     (29,428,813 )     (30,880,107 )
Total     (1,896,064,539 )     (3,517,674,015 )

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   196 Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT Q
(continued)
 
BREAKDOWN OF STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

Interest and adjustment for the application of
the effective interest rate of financial assets
measured at fair
  Income for the
fiscal year
    Other
comprehensive
income
    Income for the
fiscal year
    Other
comprehensive
income
 
value through other comprehensive income   12/31/2024     12/31/2024     12/31/2023     12/31/2023  
for debt government securities     295,939,012       (106,258,946 )     271,071,225       103,757,098  
Total     295,939,012       (106,258,946 )     271,071,225       103,757,098  

 

    Income for the fiscal year  
Item   12/31/2024     12/31/2023  
Commissions income                
Commissions related to obligations     288,800,302       298,039,535  
Commissions related to credits     14,433,642       3,134,097  
Commissions related to loans commitments and financial guarantees     5,191,319       1,194,708  
Commissions related to securities value     7,039,536       5,065,460  
Commissions for credit cards     178,431,291       174,502,371  
Commissions for insurances     32,070,531       26,591,082  
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions     20,900,195       12,184,697  
Total     546,866,816       520,711,950  
                 
Commissions expenses                
Commissions related to debt securities trading     (1,422 )     (162,559 )
Commissions related to trading and foreign exchange transactions     (5,790,681 )     (3,304,679 )
Other                
Commissions paid ATM exchange     (34,829,872 )     (21,299,459 )
Checkbooks commissions and clearing houses     (13,416,450 )     (10,607,876 )
Credit cards and foreign trade commissions     (4,432,301 )     (5,988,052 )
Total     (58,470,726 )     (41,362,625 )

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   197 Chairperson

 

EXHIBIT R
 
VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

  

          Movements between stages for the fiscal year              
                ECL of remaining life of
financial asset
             
Item   Amounts at
beginning of
the fiscal year
    ECL of the
next 12
months
    Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
    Financial
instruments
with
impairment
    Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
    12/31/2024  
Other financial assets     1,296,294       (369,516 )     751       39       (677,126 )     250,442  
Loans and other financing     116,481,847       36,838,506       11,712,483       24,552,177       (66,497,779 )     123,087,234  
Other financial institutions     50,578       7,114       226               (28,204 )     29,714  
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                                                
Overdrafts     15,686,827       4,703,712       (1,372,126 )     1,902,799       (8,771,587 )     12,149,625  
Documents     7,088,631       1,829,052       (96,671 )     755,990       (4,032,568 )     5,544,434  
Mortgage loans     10,652,810       1,290,596     862,024       1,952,975       (6,008,386 )     8,750,019  
Pledge loans     761,613       1,141,336     227,486       37,810       (466,810 )     1,701,435  
Personal loans     21,810,205       15,086,837       6,722,244       11,254,246       (13,022,834 )     41,850,698  
Credit cards     23,281,815       7,889,171       5,864,894       12,295,927       (13,752,393 )     35,579,414  
Financial leases     232,733       236,674     35,026       73,149       (136,491 )     441,091  
Other     36,916,635       4,654,014       (530,620 )     (3,720,719 )     (20,278,506 )     17,040,804  
Eventual commitments     4,523,473       5,214,387       657,861       (444 )     (2,695,864 )     7,699,413  
Other debt securities     26,154       (5,127 )             (150 )     (15,061 )     5,816  
Total allowances     122,327,768       41,678,250       12,371,095       24,551,622       (69,885,830 )     131,042,905  

 

 

VALUE ADJUSTMENT FOR CREDIT LOSSES - ALLOWANCES FOR UNCOLLECTIBILITY RISK
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Translation of the Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish – See Note 46)
(Figures stated in thousands of pesos in constant currency)

 

          Movements between stages for the fiscal year              
                ECL of remaining life of financial asset              
Item   Amounts at
beginning of
the fiscal year
    ECL of the
next 12
months
    Financial
instruments
with a
significant
increase in
credit risk
    Financial
instruments
with
impairment
    Monetary
effect
generated by
allowances
    12/31/2023  
Other financial assets     617,375       1,359,503                       (680,584 )     1,296,294  
Loans and other financing     74,525,923       39,791,070       25,827,326       60,477,251       (84,139,723 )     116,481,847  
Other financial institutions     55,208       72,298                       (76,928 )     50,578  
To the non-financial private sector and foreign residents                                                
Overdrafts     3,571,942       4,646,947       7,593,409       4,870,693       (4,996,164 )     15,686,827  
Documents     3,802,114       5,000,820       2,374,850       1,835,057       (5,924,210 )     7,088,631  
Mortgage loans     8,096,335       (266,423 )     2,277,703       8,866,229       (8,321,034 )     10,652,810  
Pledge loans     1,286,003       (52,263 )     533,238       57,485       (1,062,850 )     761,613  
Personal loans     28,126,673       12,090,933       1,342,896       8,615,605       (28,365,902 )     21,810,205  
Credit cards     18,755,689       12,887,554       3,845,061       11,778,064       (23,984,553 )     23,281,815  
Financial leases     146,720       126,307       55,767       29,551       (125,612 )     232,733  
Other     10,685,239       5,284,897       7,804,402       24,424,567       (11,282,470 )     36,916,635  
Eventual commitments     4,655,545       3,747,810       188,278       976       (4,069,136 )     4,523,473  
Other debt securities     5,394       34,720               314       (14,274 )     26,154  
Total allowances     79,804,237       44,933,103       26,015,604       60,478,541       (88,903,717 )     122,327,768  

 

  Jorge Pablo Brito
   198 Chairperson

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.

 

Date: May 27, 2025

 

  MACRO BANK INC.
     
  By: /s/ Jorge Francisco Scarinci
  Name: Jorge Francisco Scarinci
  Title: Chief Financial Officer