FORM 6-K

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of May 2014

Commission File Number: 001-12568

 

 

BBVA French Bank S.A.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

Reconquista 199, 1006

Buenos Aires, Argentina

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

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BBVA Banco Francés S.A.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Item

    
1.    Press release entitled “BBVA Francés” reports consolidated first quarter earnings for fiscal year 2014”.


LOGO

Buenos Aires, May 9, 2014 - BBVA Frances (NYSE: BFR.N; BCBA: FRAN.BA;

LATIBEX: BFR.LA) reports consolidated first quarter earnings for fiscal year 2014.

 

 

Highlights

 

 

    BBVA Francés reached net income of AR$ 1,362.1 million as of March 31, 2014. Such result includes a gain of AR$ 192.1 million due to variation in the public bonds portfolio valuation.

 

    Net financial income grew 114.2% compared to the quarter ended on March 31, 2013 and 35.6% compared to the previous quarter. Such growth is mainly due to a higher intermediation with the private sector and higher income from foreign exchange difference and the forward position. In addition, the public bond portfolio also registered higher gains.

 

    In terms of activity, the private sector loan portfolio totaled AR$ 36.7 billion, increasing 22.7% compared to the first quarter of 2013, while it remained at a similar level to that reached in December 2013.

 

    In 2012 and 2013, the Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) established through Communications “A” 5319, “A” 5380 and “A” 5449 that certain financial institutions should allocate a minimum portion of total deposits to finance investment projects. By the end of 2013, Communication “A” 5516, renewed this line of credit and extended the quota to be allocated in 2014. As of March 31, 2014 the accumulated portfolio reached AR$ 4.3 billion.

 

    BBVA Francés continuous to maintain the best asset quality indicators in the Argentine financial system. The non-performing loan ratio (non-performing loans/total loans) reached 0.86% as of March 31, 2014, with a coverage ratio (provisions/non-performing loans) of 235.82%.

 

    As of March 31, 2014, total deposits reached AR$ 44.9 billion, growing 28.5% in the last twelve months and 2.6% during the quarter.

 

    BBVA Francés maintained adequate levels of liquidity and solvency. As of March 31, 2014 liquid assets (Cash and due from banks plus BCRA bills and notes) represented 39.3% of the Bank’s total deposits. The capital ratio reached 20.5% of weighted risk assets; with an excess of capital of AR$ 3.6 billon, which represent 79.7% over the minimum regulatory requirements.

 

    At the Ordinary and Special Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 10, 2014, the shareholders approved by majority vote the distribution of cash dividends totaling AR$ 28.8 million. The payment is subject to the authorization of the Argentine Central Bank In addition, an optional reserve for future dividend distributions was created for a total amount of AR$ 1.6 billion.

 

    In January 2014, BBVA Banco Francés S.A. renewed its agreement with Boca Juniors Athletic Club, acting as sponsor until June 30, 2016.


    On April 30, 2014, the Board of Directors of BBVA Banco Francés S. A. approved under the Global Notes Program for a total amount outstanding of US$ 750 million, the issuance of one or more series for a total amount not to exceed AR$ 500 million to be offered to the market, which will be determined in due course by those to whom this authority was delegated, together with the other terms of issuance.

 

 

Economic Environment

 

The Monthly Estimator of Economic Activity (known by its acronym in Spanish as EMAE) has changed its base year to 2004 (from the previous base year 1993). The new series recorded for February showed a 1.3% growth compared to the same period of 2013 and 0% during the month. As a consequence of the change in the methodology it is not possible to make a comparative analysis with previous quarters.

The Monthly Industrial Estimator decreased 1.1% during the first quarter of 2014 (seasonally adjusted), showing an improvement respect to the decrease of 2% in the last quarter of 2013. In a year-on-year basis it fell 6% accelerating relative to 5.4% decrease registered in December 2013.

The Synthetic Index of Construction Activity registered a decline of 3.0% in January-March 2014, (seasonally adjusted) in comparison with the previous quarter and decreased 3.2% with respect to the same period of 2013.

Inflation, measured since January by the new official National and Urban Consumer Price Index (which is used to calculate the CER adjustment for some sovereign bonds) increased by 10% in the first quarter of 2014. The new index is national in scope (compared to the previously used indicator which covered the Greater Buenos Aires area) and uses as a base year (2013=100). Given this change, no historical data exits and it is not possible to make a comparative analysis with the previous rates.

The national public sector fiscal balance showed a primary deficit of AR$ 4.8 billion during January-February 2014 compared to a surplus of AR$ 1.1 billion in the same period of 2013. Primary public sector spending increased 34.9% and public sector revenues had a smaller increase, of 31.4% during January-February 2014.

Tax revenues increased by 25.4% due to a decline in export duties, but tax revenues were reinforced by the increase in results from the BCRA and transfers from the National Social Security Administration (ANSES) to the National Treasury.

Interest payments decreased by 11.7% annually and the total deficit reached AR$ 10.8 billion, an increase of 30.5% compared to the same period in 2013. Increased expending in public works (by 44.8%) and in transfers to the private sector (by 33.7%) were

primarily responsible for the increase in primary spending in the period.

In the external sector, the accumulated trade surplus in the first quarter of 2014 reached USD 121 million, 91.9% lower than that recorded in the same period of 2013. The performance of the trade balance is the result of total exports in the first quarter of 2014 of USD 15.9 billion (-9.1%) and total imports of USD 15.8 billion (-1.3%).

In the FX market, the exchange rate (BCRA reference rate) closed at AR$ 8.01 per U.S. dollar on March 31, 2014, increasing 23.4% compared to the AR$ 6.4892 rate registered on December 31, 2013.

In the first quarter of 2014, the stock of international reserves of the BCRA decreased by USD 3.6 billion to USD 27 billion as of March 31, 2014. During the quarter, the Central Bank bought USD 386 million in the FX market, in contrast with the previous quarter when it sold USD 4.9 billion.

The Badlar interest rate for private banks increased 516 b.p. on the first quarter of 2014, averaging 24.5% compared to a 19.3% average in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Private sector loans in pesos increased 1.4% compared to the fourth quarter of 2013, while private sector loans in dollars grew by 2.5%.

Total deposits in pesos in the financial system increased by 3.5% during the same period, private sector deposits in pesos increased by 4.4% and private sector deposits in dollars decreased by -3.7%.

 

 

The Bank

 

BBVA Francés has extensive experience in the market, offering the best products and services through its wide distribution network. Its strength, commitment and flexibility allow it to retain existing clients and to attract new ones every day, achieving a position as one of the leading financial institutions in the Argentine financial system.

At the beginning of 2014, BBVA Francés achieved a significant improvement in the “Prestigious Companies Award” ranking (Premio Prestigio a Empresas), climbing 29 positions and placing 30th in the general ranking and 3rd among banking institutions. The awards are organized by the

 

 

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consultancy company CEOP (“Centro de Estudios de la Opinión Pública” or “Public Opinion Study Center”) which brings together the opinion of the most important executives and businessmen in the country.

In the first quarter of 2014 BBVA Francés continued its effort to differentiate among other banks.

During the summer, customers enjoyed the best promotions and discounts in entertainment, restaurants, beaches and shops in the Atlantic coast.

By launching a new PREMIUM segment BBVA Francés aims to position itself as a leader in the high income segment, offering specific products, experiences and benefits. In this line, four new VIP spaces were opened during the summer: two of them at the city of Neuquén, one at the Catalinas branch in Capital Federal and the last one in the city of Comodoro Rivadavia in the province of Chubut.

In addition, the 2 nd edition of the BBVA Francés Cup took place in the city of Córdoba, between the Boca and River Clubs. Special promotions were launched for the clients of the Xeneize and River Plate credit cards allowing them to participate in raffles for tickets to the games or the teams’ shirts. Some of our clients also had the chance to participate in special events that took place during the game.

Consolidating the strategic alliance with LAN, the Bank offered the possibility of exchanging LANPASS kilometers for tickets to the upcoming Cirque du Soleil shows, in the cities of Buenos Aires and Córdoba. Additionally, a promotion called “Más seguro estás, más kms sumás” (“The more secure you are, the more kms you earn”), allowing customers buying insurance with BBVA Francés during March and April to earn LANPASS Kms.

In the commercial segment and understanding the needs of Institutional and Agro clients, BBVA Francés was part of “Expoagro 2014”, the most important exhibition of the agro sector in the country. In its exclusive stand the Bank not only advised about the different financing alternatives available for the

segment but also presented its services addressed and providing exclusive attention to the agro segment and promoted the benefits of its Agro LANPASS credit card. Furthermore, it is important to mention that BBVA Francés has successfully complied with the quotas established to finance investment projects in the productive sector.

It is also important to highlight the social role played by BBVA Francés, represented by the “Social Commitment Plan 2014”. The Bank presented the 8th edition of the “Finance Education Program, Scholarships for Inclusion”, which is used as an instrument of social inclusion. In addition, under the program “Artists for Education”, the Bank sponsored a concert of the “Instituto Superior de Arte del Teatro Colón” at the city of Esquel in Chubut.

 

 

Presentation of Financial Information

 

 

    Foreign currency balances as of March 31, 2014 have been translated into pesos at the reference exchange rate published by the BCRA at such date ($ 8.01/ US$).

 

    This press release contains unaudited information that consolidates all of the banking activities of BBVA Banco Francés and its subsidiaries on a line-by-line basis. The Bank’s share interest in the Consolidar Group – BBVA Consolidar Seguros S. A. and Consolidar AFJP (in liquidation)-, is shown as Investments in other companies (recorded by the equity method) and the corresponding results are included in Income from Equity Investments.

 

    Information contained in this press release may differ from the information published by the BBVA Group for Argentina, which is prepared according to Spanish accounting standards for all BBVA Group affiliates.
 

 

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Financial Information

 

 

Condensed Income Statement (1)    Quarter ended     r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except income per share, ADS and percentages)

   03-31-14     12-31-13     03-31-13     12-31-13     03-31-13  

Net Financial Income

     2,445,942        1,595,988        1,101,246        53.3     122.1

Provision for loan losses

     (118,744     (141,743     (94,100     -16.2     26.2

Net income from services

     728,761        667,451        544,674        9.2     33.8

Administrative expenses

     (1,212,897     (993,270     (912,529     22.1     32.9

Operating income

     1,843,062        1,128,426        639,291        63.3     188.3

Income (Loss) from equity investments

     29,243        17,841        13,891        63.9     110.5

Income (Loss) from Minority interest

     (20,788     (15,261     (12,476     36.2     66.6

Other Income/Expenses

     41,053        5,859        (15,989     600.7     -356.8

Income tax and Minimum Presumed Tax

     (530,452     (272,934     (280,565     94.4     89.1

Net income for the period

     1,362,118        863,931        344,152        57.7     295.8

Net income per share (2)

     2.54        1.61        0.64        57.7     295.8

Net income per ADS (3)

     7.61        4.83        1.92        57.7     295.8

 

(1) Exchange rate: AR$ 8,01Ps =1USD
(2) Assumes 536,877,850 ordinary shares
(3) Each ADS represents three ordinary shares

 

BBVA Francés’ total net income reached AR$ 1,362.1 million as of March 31, 2014. Such result includes a gain of AR$ 192.1 million due to variations in public bond portfolio valuations.

In recurring terms, net income for the period was AR$ 1,151.0 million.

The following “pro forma” table presents the non-recurring earnings.

 

 

Condensed Income Statement PROFORMA

03-31-14

                  

in thousands of pesos

   Recurring results     Non recurring
Income
    Total results  

Net Financial Income

     2,253,843        192,099        2,445,942   

Provision for loan losses

     (118,744     —          (118,744

Net income from services

     728,761        —          728,761   

Administrative expenses

     (1,212,897     —          (1,212,897

Operating income

     1,650,963        192,099        1,843,062   

Income (loss) from equity investments

     29,243        —          29,243   

Income (Loss) from Minority interest

     (20,788     —          (20,788

Other Income/Expenses

     41,053        —          41,053   

Income tax and Minimum Presumed Tax

     (549,487     (19,035     (530,452

Net income for the period

     1,150,984        173,064        1,362,118   

 

In order to standardize the comparison with previous quarters, the analysis of the variations is made in terms of recurring results.

    

 

 

Condensed Income Statement PROFORMA    Quarter ended     r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

in thousands of pesos

   03-31-14     12-31-13     03-31-13     12-31-13     03-31-13  

Net Financial Income

     2,253,843        1,662,202        1,052,189        35.6     114.2

Provision for loan losses

     (118,744     (141,743     (94,100     -16.2     26.2

Net income from services

     728,761        667,451        544,674        9.2     33.8

Administrative expenses

     (1,212,897     (993,270     (912,529     22.1     32.9

Operating income

     1,650,963        1,194,640        590,234        38.2     179.7

Income (Loss) from equity investments

     29,243        17,841        13,891        63.9     110.5

Income (Loss) from Minority interest

     (20,788     (15,261     (12,476     36.2     66.6

Other Income/Expenses

     41,053        5,859        (15,989     600.7     -356.8

Income tax and Minimum Presumed Tax

     (549,487     (284,115     (249,652     93.4     120.1

Net income for the period

     1,150,984        918,964        326,008        25.2     253.1

 

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As of March 31, 2014, recurring net income was AR$ 1,151.0 million, showing a considerable increase compared to the first quarter of 2013, whereas it registered an increase of 25.2% compared to the previous quarter.

Net financial income grew 114.2% and 35.6% compared to the first quarter of 2013 and the previous quarter, respectively. Such growth was mainly due to higher income originated by the intermediation with the private sector and gains from foreign exchange differences and the forward position. In addition, the public bond portfolio also registered significant gains.

Provisions for loan losses increased compared to the first quarter of 2013 due to a higher volume of lending

and the deterioration of the loan portfolio. Compared to the previous quarter it recorded a slight decrease.

Net income from services increased 33.8% and 9.2% compared to the quarters ended March 31 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Administrative expenses increased, growing 32.9% and 22.1%, compared to the first quarter of 2013 and to the previous quarter, respectively.

Other/income expenses registered a gain of AR$ 41.1 million as of March 31, 2014, showing an important increase compared to the both, the first quarter of 2013 and to the previous quarter.

 

 

Main figures    Quarter ended     r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   03-31-14     12-31-13     03-31-13     12-31-13     03-13-13  

Return on Average Assets (1)

     8.8     6.1     3.0     45.1     191.5

Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity

     69.5     51.4     26.0     35.3     167.9

Net fee Income as a % of Recurrent Operating Income

     24.4     28.7     34.1     -14.7     -28.4

Net fee Income as a % of Administrative Expenses

     60.1     67.2     59.7     -10.6     0.7

Adm. Expenses as a % of Recurrent Operating Income (2)

     40.7     42.6     57.1     -4.6     -28.8

 

(1) Annualized.
(2) Adm.Expenses / (Net financial income + Net income from services)

The book value version of the income statement is considered in the line item analysis.

 

 

Net Financial Income

 

Net financial income arising from the intermediation with the private sector grew 10.4% compared to the first quarter of 2013. It registered a decrease of 6.3% compared with the previous quarter, mainly due to a lower volume of lending and an increase in the cost of funds, as result of a change in the mix of deposits.

Income from securities and short term investments includes non-recurring income originated by variations in the valuation of public securities. Such results totaled a gain of AR$ 192.1 million during the

quarter under analysis and of AR$ 49.1 million as of March 31, 2013, whereas the previous quarter recorded a loss of AR$ 66.2 million. In addition, it is important to mention that the line item “CER Adjustment” also registered a significant increase as result of the new CPI index applied since January 2014.

Furthermore, the line item “Foreign exchange difference and others” reflected the effect of the appreciation of the foreign exchange that took place during the quarter.

 

 

Net financial income    Quarter ended      r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   03-31-14      12-31-13      03-31-13      12-31-13     03-31-13  

Net financial income

     2.445.942         1.595.988         1.101.246         53,3     122,1

Net income from financial intermediation

     833.871         890.319         755.158         -6,3     10,4

CER adjustment

     95.480         33.168         38.774         187,9     146,2

Income from securities and short term investments

     405.969         29.253         175.669         1287,8     131,1

Interest on Government guaranteed loans

     4.145         2.287         2.200         81,2     88,4

Foreign exchange difference

     585.147         316.975         55.674         84,6     951,0

Others

     521.330         323.986         73.771         60,9     606,7

 

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Income from Public and Private Securities

 

The Bank has the discretion to mark-to-market its total public bonds portfolio; because of that, such income includes the unrealized losses/gains from variations in the valuations of the portfolio.

As was previously mentioned, it is important to note that during the quarter a new CPI index was released registering an increase in the CER Adjustment.

 

 

Income from securities and short-term investments   

Quarter ended

     r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   03-31-14      12-31-13     03-31-13      12-31-13     03-31-13  

Income from securities and short-term investments

     405,969         29,253        175,669         1287.8     131.1

Holdings booked at fair value

     205,849         (39,529     97,804         -620.7     110.5

Bills and Notes from the Central Bank

     196,247         73,197        77,584         168.1     152.9

Other fixed income securities

     3,873         (4,415     280         -187.7     1282.6

CER adjustment

     95,549         33,193        38,80 9         187.9     146.2

 

 

Net Income from Services

 

Net income form services increased by 33.8% compared to the first quarter of 2013 and by 9.2% compared to the previous quarter.

In the annual comparison, growth was due mainly by higher consumption with credit cards, fees associated with insurance and fees generated by an increase in the stock of deposit accounts. Such growth was partially offset by an increase in service charge expenses related to promotions associated with the LANPASS kilometers program.

In the quarterly comparison, income from services increased 7.0% during the quarter due to higher fees generated by capital markets and securities activities, by insurance and by credit and debit cards purchases. Service charge expenses also grew 1.6% during this period.

 

 

Net income from services   

Quarter ended

    r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   03-31-14     12-31-13     03-31-13     12-31-13     03-31-13  

Net income from services

     728,761        667,451        544,674        9.2     33.8

Service charge income

     1,005,792        940,046        743,348        7.0     35.3

Service charges on deposits accounts

     214,160        187,753        158,522        14.1     35.1

Credit cards and operations

     379,680        380,759        270,456        -0.3     40.4

Insurance

     110,956        99,528        75,231        11.5     47.5

Capital markets and securities activities

     16,055        5,062        21,188        217.2     -24.2

Fees related to foreign trade

     29,100        26,723        20,153        8.9     44.4

Other fees

     255,840        240,220        197,797        6.5     29.3

Services Charge expense

     (277,030     (272,595     (198,674     1.6     39.4

 

 

Administrative Expenses

 

Administrative expenses increased by 32.9% compared to the first quarter of 2013 and 22.1% compared to the previous quarter.

Personnel expenses, during both periods, mainly reflected the advance for future salary increases and a higher number of employees.

General expenses grew 35.8% compared to the first quarter of 2013 and 24.3% during the quarter, as a consequence of a higher volume of activity, as well as of the increase in prices and the effect of the devaluation.

Expenses linked to armored transportation services, taxes and advertising were the items affected by the change in the conditions.

 

 

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As of March 31, 2014, the Bank has an extensive branch office network of 275 offices, including 245 consumer branch offices and 30 branch offices specializing in middle-market segment companies and institutions. Corporate banking included 7

business units grouped by industry. Complementing its distribution network, the Bank has 13 in-company branches and 2 point of sale outlets, 657 ATM’s and 732 quick deposit boxes (“QDBs”).

 

 

Administrative expenses   

Quarter ended

    r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   03-31-14     12-31-13     03-31-13     12-31-13     03-31-13  

Administrative expenses

     (1,212,897     (993,270     (912,529     22.1     32.9

Personnel expenses

     (680,390     (564,864     (520,289     20.5     30.8

Electricity and Communications

     (24,808     (18,061     (19,066     37.4     30.1

Advertising and Promotion

     (49,741     (36,055     (46,867     38.0     6.1

Honoraries

     (17,784     (18,570     (14,301     -4.2     24.4

Taxes

     (107,832     (87,550     (76,137     23.2     41.6

Organization and development expenses

     (13,223     (13,175     (11,273     0.4     17.3

Amortizations

     (30,403     (27,879     (22,701     9.1     33.9

Other

     (288,716     (227,116     (201,895     27.1     43.0

 

 

Other Income / Expenses

 

Other income/expenses totaled a gain of AR$ 41.1 million during the first quarter of 2014. During the quarter higher recovered loans and lower charges for legal injunctions and provisions for other contingencies were recorded.

 

Income from Equity Investments

 

Income from equity investments sets forth net income from related companies that are not consolidated. During the first quarter of 2014, a gain of AR$ 22.3 million was recorded, mainly due to the stake held by BBVA Francés in Rombo Compañía Financiera.

 

 

 

Balance and activity

 

 

 

Total Public Sector Exposure

 

Exposure to the public sector’s National treasury decreased compared to the first quarter of 2013 and to the previous quarter, mainly due to the sale of part of the portfolio.

The Bank’s portfolio of BCRA bills and notes showed a significant increase both, during the period under analysis and in the last twelve months, reflecting the liquidity management policy implemented by the Bank.

 

As of March 31, 2014, public sector National treasure assets represented 2.9% of the Bank’s total assets. Total exposure to BCRA’s bills and notes net of holdings linked to reverse repo transactions, represented 7.6% of the Bank’s total assets.

Total exposure to the public sector includes public debt of the National treasury through public securities, guaranteed loans and trustees (canceled on January 2014), as well as the BCRA’s bills and notes.

 

 

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Exposure to the Public Sector   

Quarter ended

    r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   03-31-14     12-31-13     03-31-13     12-31-13     03-31-13  

Public Sector - National Government

     1.883.753        2.239.388        1.894.425        -15,9     -0,6

Public Sector Loans

     44.440        40.915        39.314        8,6     13,0

Total bond portfolio

     1.807.817        2.022.878        1.679.129        -10,6     7,7

Holdings book at fair value

     1.540.260        1.976.935        1.647.321        -22,1     -6,5

Holdings book at amortized cost

     181.546        164        164        n/a        n/a   

Unlisted

     86.011        45.779        31.644        87,9     171,8

Trustees

     —          170.688        176.173        -100,0     -100,0

Allowances

     (203     (196     (191     3,6     6,3

Reverse repo

     31.699        5.103        —          521,2     —     

Public Sector - National Government own portfolio

     1.852.054        2.234.285        1.894.425        -17,1     -2,2

Bills and Notes from Central Bank

     7.340.559        1.408.487        2.641.160        421,2     177,9

Own portfolio

     4.896.386        1.233.210        1.777.436        297,0     175,5

Reverse repo w/Central Bank

     (2.444.173     (175.277     (863.724     1294,5     —     

Total exposure to the Public Sector

     9.224.312        3.647.875        4.535.585        152,9     103,4

Total exposure to the Public Sector without repos

     6.748.440        3.477.701        3.671.861        94,0     83,8

 

 

Loan Portfolio

 

As of March 31, 2014, the private sector loan portfolio totaled AR$ 36.7 billion, an increase of 22.7% compared to the first quarter of 2013, whereas it maintained a similar level than that registered at the end of December 2013.

In the last twelve months, loans to finance consumption grew 39.7%, mainly driven by higher volume in credit cards, car loans and personal loans, whereas loans to small and medium size companies increase by 24.2% due to increased placements in

commercial loans, checks and leasing. The corporate segment portfolio has maintained a similar level.

During the quarter, finances to consumption grew 4.1% mainly due to higher credit card financings, partially offset by a decrease in the middle market and corporate portfolios.

 

 

Net loans    Quarter ended     r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   03-31-14     12-31-13     03-31-13     12-31-13     03-31-13  

Private & Financial sector loans

     36,657,954        36,427,279        29,876,637        0.6     22.7

Advances

     6,837,277        6,552,258        6,402,371        4.3     6.8

Discounted and purchased notes

     5,240,894        5,476,961        4,041,005        -4.3     29.7

Consumer Mortgages

     1,282,080        1,243,900        908,456        3.1     41.1

Car secured loans

     3,564,894        3,479,820        2,710,364        2.4     31.5

Personal loans

     6,047,128        5,998,744        5,019,563        0.8     20.5

Credit cards

     8,002,015        7,429,187        4,888,590        7.7     63.7

Loans to financial sector

     1,277,633        1,641,846        1,183,685        -22.2     7.9

Other loans

     4,416,455        4,647,736        4,689,035        -5.0     -5.8

Unaccrued interest

     (150,755     (132,213     (76,318     14.0     97.5

Adjustment and accrued interest & exchange differences receivable

     897,521        811,502        680,557        10.6     31.9

Less: Allowance for loan losses

     (757,188     (722,462     (570,671     4.8     32.7

Loans to public sector

     44,440        40,915        39,314        8.6     13.0

Loans to public sector

     8,786        8,770        11,556        0.2     -24.0

Adjustment and accrued interest & exchange differences receivable

     35,654        32,145        27,758        10.9     28.4

Net total loans

     36,702,394        36,468,194        29,915,951        0.6     22.7

 

 

Asset Quality

 

BBVA Francés has maintained the best asset quality indicators in the financial system, despite the signs of

deterioration in the ratios observed during the quarter.

As of March 31, 2014, the asset quality ratio (non-performing loans/total loans) was 0.86%, while the coverage ratio (provisions/non-performing loans) reached 235.8%.

 

 

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Compared to the first quarter of 2013, growth was due to higher non performing loans as well as an increase in the performing

portfolio. While compared with the previous quarter, growth primarily reflects the deterioration in the portfolio.

 

 

Asset quality ratios   

Quarter ended

    r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   03-31-14     12-31-13     03-31-13     12-31-13     03-31-13  

Non-performing loans (1)

     321,090        284,254        222,118        13.0     44.6

Allowance for loan losses

     (757,188     (722,462     (570,671     4.8     32.7

Non-performing loans/net total loans

     0.86     0.76     0.73     12.1     17.6

Non-performing private loans/net private loans

     0.86     0.77     0.73     12.2     17.6

Allowance for loan losses/non-performing loans

     235.82     254.16     256.92     -7.2     -8.2

Allowance for loan losses/net total loans

     2.02     1.94     2.47     4.1     -18.3

 

(1) Non-performing loans include: all loans to borrowers classified as “Problem”, “Deficient Servicing”, “High Insolvency Risk”, “Difficult Recovery”, “Irrecoverable” and “Irrecoverable for Technical Decision” according to the new Central Bank debtor classification system.

 

The following table shows the evolution of provisions for loan losses, including charges relating to

transactions recorded under “Other receivables” from financial intermediation.

 

 

Evolution of provisions   

Quarter ended

    r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   03-31-14     12-31-13     03-31-13     12-31-13     03-31-13  

Balance at the beginning of the quarter

     727,506        660,287        527,307        10.2     38.0

Increase / decrease

     118,744        141,743        94,100        -16.2     26.2

Provision increase / decrease - Exchange rate difference

     2,997        2,962        1,221        1.2     -145.5

Decrease

     (88,053     (77,486     (48,152     13.6     82.9

Balance at the end of the quarter

     761,194        727,506        574,476        4.6     32.5

 

 

Deposits

 

As of March 31, 2014, total deposits reached AR$ 44.9 billion, increasing 28.5% in the last twelve months and 2.6% during the quarter.

During the year, term deposits registered a significant increase of 41.5%, while sight accounts increased 18.3%, generating a higher cost of funds.

It is important to mention that in the last twelve months total peso-denominated deposits grew 26.1% increasing term deposits by 41.8% and sight accounts by 13.7%.

Compared to the previous quarter, total deposits grew 2.6%, driven by term deposits, increasing 10.5% while sight accounts registered a decrease of 3.5%.

Deposits denominated in foreign currency grew 50.5% and 3.1%, compared to the last twelve months and to the previous quarter, respectively. By the end of March 31, 2014 deposits denominated in foreign currency reached AR$ 4.9 billion (equivalent to US$ 0.6 billion), representing 10.8% of the Bank’s total deposits.

 

 

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Total deposits    Quarter ended      r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   03-31-14      12-31-13      03-31-13      12-31-13     03-31-13  

Total deposits

     44,899,979         43,777,815         34,949,582         2.6     28.5

Current accounts

     11,746,968         12,040,888         9,809,736         -2.4     19.7

Peso denominated

     11,270,630         11,209,849         9,805,344         0.5     14.9

Foreign currency

     476,338         831,039         4,392         -42.7     n/a   

Saving accounts

     11,363,770         11,902,663         9,732,679         -4.5     16.8

Peso denominated

     8,718,215         9,424,224         7,782,496         -7.5     12.0

Foreign currency

     2,645,555         2,478,439         1,950,183         6.7     35.7

Time deposits

     20,908,778         18,914,838         14,779,514         10.5     41.5

Peso denominated

     19,362,313         17,669,881         13,651,935         9.6     41.8

CER adjusted time deposits

     838         904         814         -7.3     2.9

Foreign currency

     1,545,627         1,244,053         1,126,765         24.2     37.2

Investment Accounts

     2,677         4,027         6,454         -33.5     -58.5

Peso denominated

     2,677         4,027         6,454         -33.5     -58.5

Other

     877,786         915,399         621,199         -4.1     41.3

Peso denominated

     679,741         748,042         468,865         -9.1     45.0

Foreign currency

     198,045         167,357         152,334         18.3     30.0

Rescheduled deposits + CEDROS (*)

     3,477         5,885         23,384         -40.9     -85.1

Peso denominated

     3,477         5,885         23,384         -40.9     -85.1

Total deposits + Rescheduled deposits & CEDROS

     44,903,456         43,783,700         34,972,966         2.6     28.4

 

 

Other Funding Sources

 

Other funding sources totaled AR$ 2.2 billion as of March 31, 2014, increasing compared to both, the first quarter of 2013 and to the previous quarter.

In the last twelve months, negotiable obligations were issued by the Bank and by PSA Finance and some series matured during the period. Dollar funding increased as well, mainly funding lines aimed at financing exports.

Of the total outstanding senior bonds, AR$ 597.4 million correspond to those issued by PSA Finance and the remaining AR$ 1.1 billion to those issued by BBVA Francés.

On February 11, 2014 the Bank issued its Series 8 and Series 9 of Negotiable Obligations, which were fully subscribed for a total amount of AR$ 258.9 million, due in 18 months and AR$ 145.1 million due in 36 months, respectively.

 

 

Other funding sources    Quarter ended      r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   03-31-14      12-31-13      03-31-13      12-31-13     03-31-13  

Lines from other banks

     554,096         579,911         504,698         -4.5     9.8

Senior Bonds

     1,621,300         1,235,599         533,967         31.2     203.6

Total other funding sources

     2,175,396         1,815,510         1,038,665         19.8     109.4

 

 

Capitalization

 

As of March 31, 2014, the Bank’s total shareholders’ equity totaled AR$ 8.5 billion, while

the excess over the BCRA minimum capital requirements was AR$ 3.6 billon or 79.7%. On the same date, the capital ratio reached 20.5% of assets adjusted to risk.

 

 

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Capitalization    Quarter ended      r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   03-31-14      12-31-13      03-31-13      12-31-13     03-31-13  

Capital Stock

     536,878         536,878         536,878         0.0     0.0

Issuance premiums

     182,511         182,511         182,511         0.0     0.0

Adjustments to stockholders equity

     312,979         312,979         312,979         0.0     0.0

Subtotal

     1,032,368         1,032,368         1,032,368         0.0     0.0

Reserves on Profits

     4,099,568         4,099,568         2,835,889         0.0     44.6

Unappropriated retained earnings

     3,386,362         2,024,244         1,607,831         67.3     110.6

Total stockholders’ equity

     8,518,298         7,156,180         5,476,088         19.0     55.6

 

Central Bank Requirements    Quarter ended     r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   03-31-14     12-31-13     03-31-13     12-31-13     03-31-13  

Central Bank Minimum Capital Requirements

     4,555,761        4,269,971        3,762,464        6.7     21.1

Central Bank Minimum Capital Requirements (a, b)

     4,395,850        3,964,903        3,655,086        10.9     20.3

Increase in capital requirements related to custody

     159,911        305,068        107,378        -47.6     48.9

a) Central Bank Minimum Capital Requirements

     4,395,850        3,964,904        3,273,457        10.9     34.3

Allocated to Asset at Risk

     3,284,592        3,014,005        2,509,619        9.0     30.9

DCR (derivative conterparter risk)

     12,459        7,377        9,726        68.9     —     

Market Risk

     114,556        84,243        35,970        36.0     218.5

Operational Risk

     984,243        859,279        718,142        14.5     37.1
b) Minimum capital required for the Guarantee Fund for the Sustainability of the Pas-as-you-go System maneged by the Argentine Republicand registrar of mortgage notes      639,644        1,220,271        429,511        -47.6     48.9

5% of the securities in custody and book-entry notes

     639,644        1,220,271        429,511        -47.6     48.9

Bank Capital Calculated under Central Bank Rules

     8,188,322        7,080,154        5,569,825        15.7     47.0

Ordinary Capital Level 1

     7,908,542        6,786,792        5,353,653        16.5     —     

Dedusctions Ordinary Capital Level 1

     (145,265     (128,463     (125,613     13.1     —     

Capital Level 2

     425,045        421,825        341,785        0.8     —     

Excess over Required Capital

     3,632,561        2,810,183        1,807,361        29.3     101.0

Capital Ratio (Central Bank rules)

     20.5     19.4     18.3     6.1     12.3

Excess over Required Capital as a % of Shareholders’ Equity

     42.6     39.3     33.0     8.6     29.2

 

 

Additional Information

 

 

 

     Quarter ended     r % quarter ended 03-31-14 vs
quarter ended
 

(in thousands of pesos except percentages)

   03-31-14     12-31-13     03-31-13     12-31-13     03-31-13  

Exchange rate

     8.01        6.52        5.12        22.9     56.4

Quarterly CER adjustment

     8.15     2.65     2.78     207.0     192.9

This press release contains or may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among other things, concerning the prospects of the Argentine economy, BBVA Francés’ earnings, business plans, cost-reduction plans, and capitalization plan, and trends affecting BBVA Francés’ financial condition or results of operations. Any forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on current expectations and estimates, but actual results and events may differ materially from anticipated future results and events. Certain factors which could cause the actual results and events to differ materially from the expected results or events include: (1) changes in domestic or international stock market prices, exchange rates or interest rates; (2) macroeconomic, regulatory, political or governmental changes; (3) changes in the markets for BBVA Francés’ products and services; (4) increased competition; (5) changes in technology; or (6) changes in the financial condition, creditworthiness or solvency of the customers, debtors or counterparties of BBVA Francés. Additional factors that could cause the actual results or events to differ materially from the expected results or events are described in the reports filed by BBVA Francés with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including, but not limited to, BBVA Francés’ annual report on Form 20-F and exhibits thereto. BBVA Francés does not undertake to revise or update any of the information contained herein under any circumstances, including if at any moment following dissemination of such information it is no longer accurate or complete.

 

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Conference Call

 

A conference call to discuss first quarter earnings will be held on Friday, May 9, 2014, at 11:00 AM New York time – 12.00 PM Buenos Aires time. If you are interested in participating, please dial (888) 329 8877 within the U.S. or +1 (719) 325 2455 outside the U.S. at least 5 minutes prior to our conference. Confirmation code: 6229503 . This conference will be recorded. To ask for digital replay, please dial (888) 203 1112 within U.S or +1 (719) 457 0820, same confirmation code. The replay will be available until June 6, 2014.

     

 

Internet

 

This press release is also available at BBVA Francés web site: www.bbvafrances.com.ar

 

Contacts

 

Vanesa Bories

Investor Relations

(5411) 4346-4000 int. 11622

vbories@bbva.com

 

Cecilia Acuña

Investor Relations

(5411) 4341-5036

ceciliaviviana.acuna@bbva.com

 

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BBVA Banco Francés S.A. and subsidiaries (Grupo Consolidar: by the equity method)

BALANCE SHEET (in thousands of pesos)

 

     03-31-14     12-31-13     09-30 -13     03-31-13  

Cash and due from banks

     10,324,896        12,881,704        7,769,098        7,575,577   

Government and Private Securities

     9,166,259        3,432,871        5,900,514        4,317,366   

Holdings booked at fair value

     1,540,260        1,976,935        1,290,040        1,647,321   

Holdings booked at amortized cost

     181,546        164        164        164   

Reverse repo

     31,699        5,103        189,431        —     

Listed Private Securities

     72,398        42,378        29,584        28,912   

Bills and Notes from the Central Bank

     7,340,559        1,408,487        4,391,487        2,641,160   

Less: Allowances

     (203     (196     (192     (191

Loans

     36,702,394        36,468,194        33,600,783        29,915,951   

Loans to the private & financial sector

     36,657,954        36,427,279        33,521,195        29,876,637   

Advances

     6,837,277        6,552,258        6,633,490        6,402,371   

Discounted and purchased notes

     5,240,894        5,476,961        4,613,774        4,041,005   

Secured with mortgages

     1,282,080        1,243,900        1,080,961        908,456   

Car secured loans

     3,564,894        3,479,820        3,328,779        2,710,364   

Personal loans

     6,047,128        5,998,744        5,661,807        5,019,563   

Credit cards

     8,002,015        7,429,187        5,974,677        4,888,590   

Loans to financial sector

     1,277,633        1,641,846        1,372,086        1,183,685   

Other loans

     4,416,455        4,647,736        4,898,638        4,689,035   

Less: Unaccrued interest

     (150,755     (132,213     (100,124     (76,318

Plus: Interest & FX differences receivable

     897,521        811,502        713,054        680,557   

Less: Allowance for loan losses

     (757,188     (722,462     (655,947     (570,671

Public Sector loans

     44,440        40,915        79,588        39,314   

Principal

     8,786        8,770        49,015        11,556   

Plus: Interest & FX differences receivable

     35,654        32,145        30,573        27,758   

Other banking receivables

     3,703,031        1,168,491        3,618,734        1,241,745   

Repurchase agreements

     2,473,340        176,191        2,519,628        371,392   

Unlisted private securities

     13,613        3,401        2,426        2,732   

Unlisted Private securities :Trustees

     —          —          —          —     

Other banking receivables

     1,220,084        993,943        1,101,020        871,426   

Less: provisions

     (4,006     (5,044     (4,340     (3,805

Investments in other companies

     248,521        218,929        201,728        168,887   

Intangible assets

     133,817        120,755        117,961        112,033   

Organization and development charges

     133,817        120,755        117,961        112,033   

Other assets

     4,446,775        4,167,180        3,673,442        2,710,394   

Total Assets

     64,725,693        58,458,124        54,882,260        46,041,953   

Deposits

     44,903,456        43,783,700        39,561,838        34,972,966   

Current accounts

     11,746,968        12,040,888        11,081,263        9,809,736   

Saving accounts

     11,363,770        11,902,663        10,617,959        9,732,679   

Time deposits

     20,908,778        18,914,838        17,028,514        14,779,514   

Investment Accounts

     2,677        4,027        5,422        6,454   

Rescheduled deposits CEDROS

     3,477        5,885        16,971        23,384   

Other deposits

     877,786        915,399        811,709        621,199   

Other banking Liabilities

     8,194,620        4,943,260        6,628,194        3,275,616   

Other provisions

     636,258        629,905        628,044        577,224   

Other contingencies

     635,120        629,366        627,341        576,739   

Guarantees

     1,138        539        703        485   

Other liabilities

     2,286,954        1,779,762        1,621,879        1,617,280   

Minority interest

     186,107        165,317        150,056        122,779   

Total Liabilities

     56,207,395        51,301,944        48,590,011        40,565,865   

Total Stockholders’ equity

     8,518,298        7,156,180        6,292,249        5,476,088   

Total liabilities + stockholders’ equity

     64,725,693        58,458,124        54,882,260        46,041,953   

 

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BBVA Banco Francés S.A. and subsidiaries (Grupo Consolidar: by the equity method)

INCOME STATEMENT (in thousands of pesos)

 

     03-31-14     12-31-13     09-30-13     03-31-13  

Financial income

     3,838,413        2,645,402        2,186,542        1,739,415   

Interest on Cash and Due from Banks

     —          —          —          54   

Interest on Loans Granted to the Financial Sector

     97,764        55,045        80,684        69,421   

Interest on Overdraft

     458,888        381,462        339,139        260,372   

Interest on Discounted and purchased notes

     299,693        249,355        203,134        164,617   

Interest on Mortgages

     53,426        49,351        42,486        35,731   

Interest on Car Secured Loans

     188,802        174,653        155,533        129,754   

Interest on Credit Card Loans

     391,996        320,787        242,826        198,617   

Interest on Financial Leases

     78,533        71,016        62,548        49,812   

Interest on Other Loans

     647,479        625,199        583,205        474,708   

From Other Banking receivables

     3,753        11,346        10,493        9,288   

Interest on Government Guaranteed Loans Decree 1387/01

     4,145        2,287        3,921        2,200   

Income from Securities and Short Term Investments

     405,969        29,253        172,667        175,669   

Net Income from options

     —          —          —          —     

CER

     95,549        33,193        33,194        38,809   

Foreign exchange difference

     585,147        316,975        135,046        55,674   

Other

     527,269        325,480        121,666        74,689   

Financial expenses

     (1,392,471     (1,049,414     (865,761     (638,169

Interest on Current Account Deposits

     —          —          —          —     

Interest on Saving Account Deposits

     (4,450     (4,236     (3,937     (3,154

Interest on Time Deposits

     (1,001,887     (766,964     (637,315     (461,108

Interest on Other Banking Liabilities

     (128,059     (94,896     (71,747     (52,900

Other interests (includes Central Bank)

     (2,199     (2,734     (1,899     (1,415

CER

     (69     (25     (23     (35

Bank Deposit Guarantee Insurance system mandatory contributions

     (18,857     (17,149     (15,843     (14,661

Mandatory contributions and taxes on interest income

     (231,011     (161,916     (133,858     (103,978

Other

     (5,939     (1,494     (1,139     (918

Net financial income

     2,445,942        1,595,988        1,320,781        1,101,246   

Provision for loan losses

     (118,744     (141,743     (102,888     (94,100

Income from services, net of other operating expenses

     728,761        667,451        678,628        544,674   

Administrative expenses

     (1,212,897     (993,270     (1,037,719     (912,529

Income (loss) from equity investments

     29,243        17,841        38,857        13,891   

Net Other income

     41,053        5,859        (23,830     (15,989

Income (loss) from minority interest

     (20,788     (15,261     (13,551     (12,476

Income before tax

     1,892,570        1,136,865        860,278        624,717   

Income tax

     (530,452     (272,934     (299,580     (280,565

Net income

     1,362,118        863,931        560,698        344,152   

 

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BBVA Banco Francés S.A. and subsidiaries (Grupo Consolidar consolidated on a line by line basis)

 

     03-31-14      12-31-13      09-30 -13      03-31-13  

Cash and due from banks

     10,324,984         12,881,781         7,769,169         7,576,492   

Government Securities

     9,174,144         3,459,935         5,913,866         4,350,836   

Loans

     36,702,394         36,468,194         33,646,501         29,948,613   

Other Banking Receivables

     3,703,031         1,168,491         3,618,734         1,241,745   

Assets Subject to Financial Leasing

     1,793,670         1,777,778         1,556,241         1,211,138   

Investments in other companies

     241,594         210,657         194,402         160,825   

Other assets

     2,831,646         2,556,788         2,279,586         1,650,922   

Total Assets

     64,771,463         58,523,624         54,978,499         46,140,571   

Deposits

     44,867,311         43,759,465         39,560,719         34,972,873   

Other banking liabilities

     8,194,620         4,943,260         6,628,194         3,276,442   

Minority interest

     192,035         172,395         156,324         129,677   

Other liabilities

     2,999,199         2,492,324         2,341,013         2,285,491   

Total Liabilities

     56,253,165         51,367,444         48,686,250         40,664,483   

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     8,518,298         7,156,180         6,292,249         5,476,088   

Stockholders´Equity + Liabilities

     64,771,463         58,523,624         54,978,499         46,140,571   

Net Income

 

     03-31-14     12-31-13     30-09-13     03-31-13  

Net Financial Income

     2,448,888        1,598,762        1,323,999        1,104,045   

Provision for loan losses

     (118,744     (141,743     (102,888     (94,100

Net Income from Services

     728,761        667,451        678,628        544,674   

Administrative expenses

     (1,220,123     (995,759     (1,042,833     (920,158

Net Other Income

     73,665        24,462        16,870        2,213   

Income Before Tax

     1,912,447        1,153,173        873,776        636,674   

Income Tax

     (530,691     (273,171     (299,851     (280,825

Net income

     1,381,756        880,002        573,925        355,849   

Minoritary Interest

     (19,638     (16,071     (13,227     (11,697

Net income for Quarter

     1,362,118        863,931        560,698        344,152   

 

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SIGNATURES

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    BBVA Banco Francés S.A.
Date: May 9, 2013     By:  

/s/ Ignacio Sanz y Arcelus

    Name:   Ignacio Sanz y Arcelus
    Title:   Chief Financial Officer
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